ACTION LAB ENTERTAINMENT FOR APRIL

ACTIONVERSE FEATURING THE F1RST HERO #1

Written by Anthony Ruttgaizer, art by Marco Renna, covers by Lee Moder, Ron Frenz.

The Actionverse starts here! What happened to the second Malice from Fracture? Where has he been and what has he been doing? Worlds collide as a new menace named Cascade tangles with Jake Roth of The F1rst Hero!

32 pages, $3.99, variant $4.99.

ACTIONVERSE FEATURING MOLLY DANGER #1

Written and art by Jamal Igle, covers by Jamal Igle, Lee Moder.

The transdimensional epic that is Actionverse has come to our universe as Cascade and Jake Roth meet Molly Danger... and the universe will never be the same! And don't look now, but Virtue (from Fracture) has arrived!

32 pages, $3.99.

ACTIONVERSE FEATURING FRACTURE #1

Written by Shawn Gabborin, art by Chad Cicco,. Virtue has arrived in Midnight Tiger's hometown of Apollo Bay! But is that really him? Heroes don't kill, right? Get ready for the fight of the century as Virtue takes on the Guild of Pain! And finally it can be told...the origin of Cascade!

32 pages, $3.99.

AWAKE VOLUME 1: GREMON'S WRATH TP

Written by Susan Beneville, art by Brian Hess.

Young Regn travels the universe to wake and heal planets. On her first mission, she lands on the planet Gremon where she discovers an angry world tearing itself apart, an irresponsible big brother, and a greedy baron who stokes the chaos for his own benefit. Regn's photonic powers won't be enough when she comes face-to-face with the planet's consciousness. To win over Gremon, she'll need something more -- courage, compassion, and a little bit of help from the last person she should trust. Collects Regn's first time planet-side in Awake #1-4.

128 pages, $11.99.

PRINCELESS: MAKE YOURSELF #1

Written by Jeremy Whitley, art and covers by Emily Martin, Brett Grunig.

In the mountains of the outer rim of Ashland, there exists an elite group of female dwarves whose only purpose is to protect the dwarves from an attack by dragons. They are called the Dragon Slayers. And they just got word that there's a dragon headed their way: a pink dragon with striped horns. They aim to bring it down.

32 pages, $3.99 (Variant, $4.99).

NUTMEG #8

Written by James F. Wright, art by Jackie Crofts, Josh Eckert, cover by Jackie Crofts.

Winter, Part 2: "Elle Veut Le Beurre Et L'Argent Du Beurre" -- Saffron's power is waning, but nature abhors a vacuum, and Cassia, with Poppy in tow, is aiming for her spot. Meanwhile, Ginger and Anise are closing in on the Patty Cakes, Marjorie's a wild card, and Saffron has one last play left.

32 pages, $3.99.

I, MAGE -- PART ONE

Written by Gary Turner, art by Carlos E. Gomez, Mel Bontrager.

A scientific mission to study a primitive world of magic encounters catastrophe. All aboard escape in life pods... except one boy. With the protection of a robot, an apprentice, and her quirky mentor, Kai must survive the savagery of dragons, warriors, and the all-powerful Overq'sai long enough to return home. Collects I, Mage #0-2.

96 pages, $9.99.

THE HOUSE OF MONTRESOR #3

Written by Enrica Jang, art by Jason Strutz.

Edana Fortunato is the sole surviving heir of two great families: clan Fortunato and the House of Montresor. Inheriting the money depends on Edana proving she is of sound mind, but even she doubts her sanity as the very walls of the house seem to be closing in. When Ingrid goes missing, Count Montresor reveals more sordid family secrets. Edana is about to learn there is more to fear than she ever dreamed. Depraved vengeance continues in The House of Montresor, a sequel to Edgar Allan Poe's classic tale, "The Cask of Amontillado!"

32 pages, $3.99.

JUST ANOTHER SHEEP VOLUME 1 TP

Written by Mat Heagerty, art by JD Faith.

During the summer of 1969, a timid teen named Banning sets off on a road trip to find out just how he got his bizarre super human abilities. Banning's strange trip is filled with war protests, secret organizations, hippies, car chases, budding romance, and a lot of poor choices! Sixties sci-fi adventure awaits! Collects issues 1-5 of the most innovative series in history!

160 page, $17.99.

KINGDOM BUM TP

Written by Adam Wollet, Rick Marshall, art by Jon Reed, Jen HIcks

It's Game of Thrones with cardboard homes as this wild series brings an inner city's hidden world to life in contemporary fantasy style! First Coast City's homeless population is ruled by Philip "The Ax"--a ruthless tyrant who hacks off the thumbs of any vagabond who dare oppose him. Kingdom Bum's only hope is Simon, an optimistic and resourceful hobo who is working from the inside to blunt the suffering of his fellow street-sleepers. Unfortunately, neither Simon nor The Ax can predict the dark and sinister force that will be born from their inevitable battle -- the rise of The Thumbless.

128 pages, $14.99.

VORACIOUS #3

Written by Markisan Naso, art by Jason Muhr, covers by Jason Muhr, Jeffrey Veregge.

Making you delicious meals... one good dinosaur at a time! Nate gets a hunting partner. Starlee wonders why the bill for meat is so low. Maribel's mental state takes a turn for the worse. The Sheriff starts to dig up Tony's past. An actual use for T-Rex arms is revealed!

32 pages, $3.99 (Variant, $4.99).

GINGERDEAD MAN #3

Written by Brockton McKinney, art by Sergio Rios, covers by Sergio Rios, Dan Mendoza, Garey Busey Photo.

With his Mini-Ginger army and his faithful steed GingerDragon, the Gingerdead Man looks to be an unstoppable biscuit of the cookieocalypse. But his now-nemesis Kayla isn't giving up so easily and she believes that some times that you have to throw out a bad batch! The final issue in the Baking Bag saga concludes here!

32 pages, $3.99

PUPPET MASTER #14

Written by Shawn Gabborin, art by Michela Da Sacco, covers by Michela Da Sacco, Andrew Mangum.

The Puppets face their toughest challenge to date: A demon god birthed from the blood on their own hands. And he hasn't come alone. Anthony's short reign as Puppet Master may be coming to a screeching halt.

32 pages, $3.99

VAMPBLADE #4

Written by Jason Martin, art and covers by Winston Young.

Now that Katie has learned more about Vampblade, and why killing space vampires feels oh so good, it's time for both to return to the other-dimensional nest to score a big hit. Can Katie pull off her bold double life gamble, and if she does hack her way out of this showdown with the grotesque parasitic horde, will she be irrevocably changed?!

32 pages, $3.99, variants $4.99.

ZOMBIE TRAMP #22

Written by Dan Mendoza, art by TMChu, covers by TMChu, Dan Mendoza, Daniel A. Massa.

At long last Zombie Tramp is reunited with Tyrone, the man who ruined her life. But Janey's plans for revenge are slipping away, what with her being his prisoner, and with him planning to keep her soul as a trophy!! Now it's up to her long lost mentor and friend, the twisted voodoo queen Xula, to save the day in Pimps, Ho's, and Hocus Pocus part 2!

32 pages, $3.99,

ZOMBIE TRAMP DOES THE HOLIDAYS TP

Written by Dan Mendoza, Jason Martine, Dean Rankine, art by Marcelo Trom, Dean Rankine.

Zombie Tramp is a special gal, she's a zombie but she's still got her brains, and supernatural powers too! So she recently had her own series of specials, where the undead queen made her way through the holidays many know and love one by one, in her unique style. And now you can collect all of those twisted tales in one special book!! Collects the three holiday specials, plus the hard-to-find short story from Itty Bitty Bunnies in Rainbow Pixie Candy Land!

96 pages, $11.99.