APE ENTERTAINMENT FOR JULY

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE BERRY FUN #1

Written by Georgia Ball, Various, art by Tanya Roberts, Amy Mebberson, cover by Pete Wonsowski

Returning to comics after 25 years Strawberry Shortcake celebrates with a berry special strawberry scented scratch and sniff covers! In this issue Strawberry Shortcake's solution to a tropical dilemma convinces her friends that she's taking a trip to Luau Island. Sounds like a dream vacation, but in the middle of all of the excitement, the residents of Berry Bitty City forget to check their facts before they bid farewell!

32 pages, $3.95.

RICHIE RICH #3

Written by Quinn Johnson, art by James Silvani.

While exploring Egypt, Richie and the gang stumble upon an upside down pyramid built into the sand. Traveling into this introverted wonder the Rich Rescue gang come face to face with an army of undead mummies! Richie and the gang race against time to escape the pyramid and prevent a mysterious staff which holds the key to solving the pyramids mystery from falling into the hands of The Stench; a villain whose breath is a weapon in an of itself. Read on and see!

32 pages, $3.95.

MEGAMIND VOLUME 2 TP

Written and art by various, cover by Fernando Peniche.

Based on the best-selling DreamWorks Animation film! Before Megamind's home planet was destroyed, a small ship escaped carrying a cute little puppy named Bobo. When this "Megamutt" crosses paths with Megamind, will it be puppy love? Then in "A Sidekick's Sidekick", Minion rescues a would-be boy hero and decides to employ him as his sidekick...and the new guy turns out to be good. Very good. Has Megamind found a replacement for Minion?

52 pages, $6.95.

SHREK VOLUME 1 TP

Written and art by various, cover by Rob Mommaerts.

Follow the exploits of Shrek, Donkey, Fiona and the whole storybook gang in a new series of adventures filled with fun and laughter. This beautiful trade paperback collects the entire Shrek mini-series into one volume!

112 pages, $14.95.

PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR VOLUME 1: WONDER FROM DOWN UNDER TP (SPECIALTY MARKET EDITION)

Written by Dave Server, Jackson Lanzing, art by Antonio Campo, Lucas Ferreyra, cover by Antonio Campo.

When the Penguins discover that the zoo's new platypus, Mia, has been separated from her eggs, they put their military minds together to hatch a plan for a Great Escape... back to her native Australia! Goodbye, New York -- Hello, adventure! Collecting all four complete issues of the first-ever Penguins of Madagascar comic in this full-size, limited edition format!

128 pages, $14.95.

KUNG FU PANDA VOLUME 1 TP

Written by Matt Anderson, art and cover by Rolando Mallada.

Based on the blockbuster DreamWorks animation films! In "Po the Inmate", a tour of a new prison ends with Po and the Furious Five becoming the very first inmates! Can anyone say, Jailbreak?! Then, in "Special Delivery", a mail cart containing a special package is hijacked by thieves, and Po tracks it to a strange city. Will Po succeed in delivering justice?

48 pages, $6.95.

FREAKSHOW VOLUME 1 TP

Written by David Server, Jackson Lanzing, art and cover by Joe Suitor.

Hard to find as single issues, Ape Entertainment's dark superhero epic is fully collected here for the first time! When five refugee survivors develop horrific mutations from a devastating chemical explosion, they band together to seek revenge. But are they monsters.. or heroes? Includes exclusive pin-up gallery!

128 pages, $14.95.

SUBCULTURE: THE WEBSTRIPS VOLUME 1 TP

Written by Kevin Freeman, art and cover by Stan Yan.

At last, the webstrip is collected! This first volume continues the adventures of Jason, Noel, Arthur, and the entire Kindgom Comix crew through all sorts of geek mayhem. This volume collects every strip originally posted in 2008, and is sure to tickle your geek and nerd funny bones! Admit it... you're one of them!

96 pages, black and white, $9.95.