NUTMEG #4
Writer(s): James F. Wright
Artist Name(s): Jackie Crofts
Cover Artist(s): Jackie Crofts
32 pgs./ Teen / FC
$3.99 (reg.) / $4.99 (var.)
Fall, Part 4: “The Bake Sale.” It’s the Lady Rangers’ Brownie Brawl Kickoff and Vista Vale is hopping. Teen detective Ginger and school paper editor Anise are there, hunting for a new case. Meanwhile, Poppy learns more about Cassia as they seek a new ally for their secret brownie enterprise. Features a Halloween variant cover.
NUTMEG TPB
Writer(s): James F. Wright
Artist Name(s): Jackie Crofts
Cover Artist(s): Jackie Crofts
96 pgs./ Teen/ F
$11.99
“Early Fall: Taste Buddies” collects issues 1-3 of Nutmeg, following 8th-grader Poppy
Pepper’s partnership with new girl Cassia Caraway and their plan to sabotage rich girl rival Saffron
Longfellow’s brownie fundraiser, taking their first steps toward a life of crime. Cover by Jackie Crofts
NUTMEG #3
Writer(s): James F. Wright
Artist Name(s): Jackie Crofts
Cover Artist(s): Jackie Crofts
32 pgs./All ages/ FC
$3.99 (reg.)
Fall, Part 3: “What Girls Are Made Of.” Bobby Benson and friends devour Poppy and Cassia’s illicit brownies and find they have a completely different effect than any of them expected. Meanwhile, Poppy learns something sobering about the nutmeg they used. Will it be enough for her to quit the game?
NUTMEG #2
Writer(s): James F. Wright
Artist Name(s): Jackie Crofts
Cover Artist(s): Jackie Crofts
32 pgs./ Teen / FC
$3.99
Fall, Part 2: “…And Everything Nice:” After some initial trepidation, Poppy takes her first step on the dark side, deciding to go through with Cassia’s plan to sabotage rival Saffron’s Brownie Brawl fundraiser—and Saffron’s chances with local heartthrob Bobby Benson—using some strategically-placed baked goods, and just a dash of malice.
Poppy Pepper just wants to survive junior high and avoid her rich rival, Saffron Longfellow, and her brownie-baking minions, The Lady Rangers. But when mysterious new girl Cassia Caraway arrives, she teams up with Poppy and together they plot to bring Saffron and crew down.
Nutmeg is the latest in the line of comics featuring young women focusing on their everyday lives. Written by James F. Wright with art by Jackie Crofts. This one has a new girl quickly make a friend and learn all about the cliques in her school. It’s a simple story and something we can all relate to growing up. That’s the brilliance of the comic, it really is just a slice of life. It’s a relatable comic, and no matter if you’re a man or women, you’ve probably experienced at least one thing in the comic directly and if you haven’t you probably know someone who has. All of this is helped with Wright’s writing which sounds real and what teenagers sound like. It doesn’t come off as forced or trying to be hip, it’s just real.
The fantastic and fun writing is helped by Crofts’ art which is absolutely beautiful to look at. I fully expect Crofts to be snatched up by one of the big two rather soon as the style is perfect for the broadened demographic they’re now going after. Absolutely fun and fantastic work.
Nutmeg is exactly what we need more of in the comic industry, and hopefully this series becomes the hit it deserves to be. One of the most fun comics released this week.
Story: James F. Wright Art: Jackie Crofts
Story: 8.5 Art: 9 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy
Action Lab Entertainment provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review
NUTMEG #1
Writer(s): James F. Wright
Artist Name(s): Jackie Crofts
Cover Artist(s): Jackie Crofts (main cover), Josh Eckert (variant cover)
32 pgs./FC/ Teen
$3.99 (reg.) $4.99 (var.)
Poppy Pepper just wants to survive junior high and avoid her rich rival, Saffron Longfellow, and her brownie-baking minions, The Lady Rangers. But when mysterious new girl Cassia Caraway arrives, she teams up with Poppy and together they plot to bring Saffron and crew down. Variant cover by Josh Eckert, limited to 2000 copies!
Not only does Action Lab have two great releases, their first, for this Saturday’s Free Comic Book Day, but their creators will also be out at local stores to celebrate with fans.
Here’s where you can find them across the country.
Ultimate Comics – Chapel Hill, NC
Challengers Comics and Conversation – Chicago, Il
Comic Book Box – Rohnert Park, CA
Collectibles Etc – Lexington, KY
Vision of Comics and Cards
Acme Comics – Greensboro, NC
Comic Ink – Dublin, CA
Pittsburgh Comics – Mcmurray, PA
Jetpack Comics – Rochester, NH
Comicopolis – Santa Cruz, CA
Comic Book University – Indianapolis, IN
Comics and More – Plymouth Meeting, PA
SLG Boutiki – San Jose, CA
Cambridge Comic Arts Festival – Cambridge, Ontario
