MONDAY, JULY 21, 2014
ACTION LAB ENTERTAINMENT FOR OCTOBER
THE F1RST HERO #3
Written by Anthony Ruttgaizer, art by Phillip Sevy, cover by Lee Moder.
Using his new powers to save the life of a troubled young extrahuman has landed Jake Roth in the middle of an armed stand-off with the police and the army's Extrahuman Task Force. How could things get any worse? Wait until you see who comes to Jake's rescue!
32 pages, $3.99.
HERO CATS #2
Written by Kyle Puttkammer, art by Marcus Williams and various, cover by Marcus Williams.
Would you like to play a game? Duty calls as the Hero Cats defend Stellar City against Johnny Arcado's dangerous digitized minions. But in this game, there is no reset button!
32 pages, $3.99.
MIDNIGHT TIGER #4
Written, art and cover by Ray-Anthony Height.
Midnight Tiger's final showdown with Powerstone to decide the future of Apollo Bay! However, if Detective Fife and the rest of the Apollo Bay PD get there first, neither one of them will be left standing!
32 pages, $3.99.
PLANET GIGANTIC #1
Written by Eric Grissom, art and cover by David Halvorson.
When two genetically-engineered teenagers crash-land on a strange planet, they must learn to rely on themselves and their still-developing powers as they face down a giant rock monster. Also in this issue: Lyana the Seeker braves a cursed tomb in search of the fabled Eye of the Sun.
32 pages, $3.99.
SHINOBI: NINJA PRINCESS #3
Written by Martheus Wade, art by Martheus Wade and various, cover by Johanna Tamminen.
Rekishi (History): When Ninja Master Jubei sees that Shianndrea is upset over the revelation of Kim and Aiís romantic relationship, he tells her the story of her ancestor, Yamoto Toshigawa, the Princess Tokuhime and their fight against the all powerful Oni named Dagamon. Meanwhile, Hamasuke makes plans to win back his honor and become the hero he feels he should be.
32 pages, $3.99.
VAMPLETS: HOWLISS WEREWOLF BABY PLUSH
The sweetest most docile baby with a dangerous twist! This terrifyingly cute werewolfling will always keep you guessing, since at this age Howliss transforms without warning! You will never know when this sweet baby might turn into your worst nightmare. Your Warning: When transformation occurs you will need numerous large scratching posts that can be placed throughout your home and a large bone for teething and clawing. The Gloomvanian Adoption Center will only be releasing a small number of babies into the mortal world. The management takes no responsibility for any mayhem and destruction caused by your baby, and suggests strongly that you do not adopt one. You have been warned.
$19.99.
VAMPLETS: LILY ROSE SHADOWLYN PLUSH
Lily Rose Shadowlyn is surprisingly well behaved for a baby Vampyre. She plays well and shares with others, not a trait normally found in Vamplets. Although Lily Rose is sweet she has a dark side. She will smile and hug you then bite you thinking nothing is wrong with that. If she appears exceptionally sweet and loving, be careful when approaching her! She can fly into fits of rage when denied her hugs and "Vampyre kisses" which can be lethal! The Gloomvanian Adoption Center will only be releasing a small number of babies into the mortal world. The management takes no responsibility for any mayhem and destruction caused by your baby, and suggests strongly that you do not adopt one. You have been warned.
$19.99.
VAMPLETS: OCTAVIA CYCLOPS BABY PLUSH
A delightfully frightening toddler who will grow to gigantic proportions, Cyclops like to keep their eye on everyone and everything. If you try to suppress Octaviaís inquisitive nature, she will quickly anger, and the full impact of her tremendous strength might lead to the destruction of everything in her path. Your Warning: For the poor mortal who invites this baby into their home, if angered quickly place Octavia in a Cyclops proof cage (which is usually what we recommend for all of our mischievous little darlings from the Nightmare Nursery) otherwise her tremendous strength may quickly demolish your domicile.
$19.99.
VAMPLETS: ROARI SNOW ABOMINABLE SNOWBABY PLUSH
Endearing and horribly wild, Roari never sits still, bounding with horrific ape-like agility and strength! If you love never-ending physical activity such as running for your life, then you will know true delight and endless dismay when you invite this hyperactive baby into your home. Your Warning: She wants to be the center of attention and you had best make sure she is. We have no idea of any means to pacify her since there have been no survivors of an Abominable Snowbaby rampage.
$19.99.
VAMPLETS: UNDEAD PET SOCIETY #1
Written by Gayle Middleton, Dave Dwonch, art by Amanda Coronado and various, cover by Amanda Coronado, Bill Blankenship,
The Legend of the Ghost Pony begins here in this terrifyingly sweet installment from Hasbro designer/illustrator of My Little Pony, Gayle Middleton! Ghost Ponies have been the harbingers of the weird for years. Whenever they appear, creatures near have disappeared, never to return. Where do they come from? What is their terrible secret? And what is the Ghost Pony's connection to a vampyre baby named Lily Rose Shadowlyn? Find out in this all new adventure!
32 pages, $3.99.
DANGER ZONE TITLES
CRIMSON SOCIETY #2
Written by Mike Hunau, art and cover by Carlos Trigo.
As Jack attempts to discover more about the "Constaine Technology," the mysterious nanotech augmentation to his arms that tends to kill vampires on sight, he finds a possible ally in his quest. But will Romules, the vampire torture specialist, throw a wrench in their plans?
32 pages, $3.99.
EHMM THEORY: EVERYTHING IN SMALL DOSES #2
Written by Brockton McKinney, art and cover by Larkin Ford.
Things in the snow heat up for our heroes as the dimension-jumping assassin-monkey Mister Everything draws closer to Mindwolf and her reluctant compatriots. Meanwhile, in a parallel universe, Gabe and Mr. Whispers discover shocking revelations about their secret past from Aaron and crew!
32 pages, $3.99.
SCUM OF THE EARTH #3
Written by Mark Bertolini, art and cover by Rob Croonenborghs.
Turns out True, the bourbon fueled psycho killer, is actually an alien in possession of the coveted stolen galactic artifact known as the Starheart, and Karth, the intergalactic bounty hunter hot on its trail, is also Trueís brother. Can the two cosmic siblings work out their issues, or will they unleash universal destruction upon us all?
32 pages, $3.99.
SOUTHERN DOG #3
Written by Jeremy Holt, art by Alex Diotto, cover by Riley Rossmo,
Burdened by balancing his emerging lycanthropic tendencies, high school, and a home life that includes a KKK member father, Jasper confides in his mom his dark secret, and also shares with her news of a budding romance with Zoe, an African-American girl at school. Can anything diffuse the powder keg that his life is fast becoming?
32 pages, $3.99.
ZOMBIE TRAMP #4
Written by Dan Mendoza, Jason Martin, art and cover by TMChu.
The hit series concludes its first gonzo story arc with a battle royale at the Grand Canyon! Our undead anti-heroine turned slave-bride Zombie Tramp battles ìThe Kingî for her right to shamble on down the road, and not be eternally shackled to a rotting bloated man-pig... thankyouverymuch!
32 pages, $3.99 (variant, $4.99).
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