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Action Lab Entertainment in February 2016

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NEW RATING SYSTEM:
E: Appropriate for everyone
A: Appropriate for ages 9 and up
T: For readers ages 12 and up
T+: For older teen readers and adults
M: Mature readers 18+

BIGFOOT: SWORD OF THE EARTHMAN #3

Writer(s): Josh S. Henaman
Artist Name(s): Andy Taylor and Tamra Bonvillain
Cover Artist(s): Andy Taylor and Tamra Bonvillain
Variant Cover Artist: Dave Hamann and Jules Rivera

The sci-fi sword, sorcery and sasquatch epic continues with Bigfoot and Bagworm on the hunt for the Heart of the Sun, a priceless gem worth untold riches! Standing in their way is Malona the Damned, Queen of the Fiends of Mars! Variant cover by Dave Hamann and Jules Rivera, limited to 1,500 copies!

32 pgs./ T / FC $3.99 (reg.) / $4.99 (var.)

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CYRUS PERKINS AND THE HAUNTED TAXI CAB TPB

Writer(s): Dave Dwonch
Artist Name(s): Anna Lencioni
Cover Artist(s): Anna Lencioni

After a young boy dies in his taxi cab, Cyrus Perkins must solve the boy’s murder… or be haunted by the spirit trapped in his car! Double Jumpers creator and co-writer of the hit all-ages series Vamplets teams with rising star Anna Lencioni to deliver a supernatural crime noir with a hero like no other: Cyrus Perkins! Collects Cyrus Perkins 1-4.

128 pgs./ A / FC $14.99

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HERO CATS OF STELLAR CITY # 10

Writer(s): Kyle Puttkammer
Artist Name(s): Marcus Williams, Ryan Sellers (Inker), Omaka Schultz (colors)
Cover Artist(s): Marcus Williams

The Crow King Saga: part 3 of 3–“Crow Confrontation”. Cassiopeia has successfully reunited the Hero Cats, but now they must face their biggest challenge yet. Don’t miss the climatic conclusion of the Crow King Saga!

32 pgs./ E / FC $3.99 (reg.)

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THE HOUSE OF MONTRESOR

Writer(s): Enrica Jang, based on characters created by Edgar Allan Poe
Artist Name(s): Jason Strutz
Cover Artist(s): Jason Strutz

Murder is only perfect when everyone knows you got away with it. Edana Fortunato is the sole surviving heir of two great families whose fates have commingled. On the eve of her inheritance, Edana is summoned to the grand estate to meet the enigmatic Count Montresor. She embarks on the journey, unprepared for the secrets still to be revealed, and unaware that a killer has set the stage for one final act of vengeance upon the Fortunato family. Revenge does not end in THE HOUSE OF MONTRESOR, a sequel to Edgar Allan Poe’s classic revenge tale, “The Cask of Amontillado.”

32 pgs./ T / FC $3.99 (reg.) / $4.99 (var.)

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I, MAGE #1

Writer(s): Gary Turner
Artist Name(s): Carlos E. Gómez
Colorist Name(s): Eddy-Swan
Cover Artists Main: Carlos E. Gómez & Étienne St. Laurent
Cover Artist Variant A: Jason Pearson
Cover Artist Variant B: Jonboy Meyers & Eddy-Swan

Into a realm of magic and savagery comes a mysterious boy washed ashore. His is a lone survivor. Befriended by an apprentice magi, her quirky mentor, and a metal golem, together they are Kai’s only hope to stay alive long enough for rescue. Prepare yourself for a d20 RPG adventure with an all new twist. Two variant covers limited to 1,500 copies each!

32 pgs./ A / FC $3.99 (reg.) $4.99 (var.)

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JUST ANOTHER SHEEP #4

Writer(s): Mat Heagerty
Artist Name(s): JD Faith
Colorist: Paul John Little
Cover Artist(s): JD Faith
Variant Cover by: JD Faith

Banning and his new friends are at odds when Les Cordes finally catches up to them. Also, spotlight on Sadie, as we glimpse into her tumultuous past. Plus, Banning finds out just how involved Les Cordes has been in his entire life!

32 pgs./ T / FC $3.99 (reg.)

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HERO CATS: MIDNIGHT OVER STELLAR CITY # 3

Writer(s): Kyle Puttkammer
Artist Name(s): Alex Ogle
Cover Artist(s): Alex Ogle

This is it! The showdown we’ve all been waiting for. Midnight vs Galaxy Man!

32 pgs./ E / FC $3.99 (reg.)

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PRINCELESS: RAVEN, THE PIRATE PRINCESS #8

Writer(s): Jeremy Whitley
Artist Name(s): Rosy Higgins, Ted Brandt
Cover Artist(s): Rosy Higgins, Ted Brandt

Things are looking bad for Raven and her crew! With a pit full of alligators ready to feast on them, it’s up to Ximena and Sunshine to organize the rest of the crew and save the day. Can they take on Raven’s brothers and all of their goons without the crew’s best fighters?

32 pgs./ A / FC $3.99 (reg.)

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VENTURE TPB

Writer(s): Jay Faerber
Artist Name(s): Jamal Igle (penciller/inker), James Brown (colors)
Cover Artist(s): Jamal Igle

Down-on-his-luck reporter Reggie Baxter has stumbled onto one of the greatest secrets of all time…high school history teacher, Joe Campbell is the superpowered hero known as Venture! But who is Joe Campbell? And more importantly, how rich will Reggie become by blackmailing him? A creator owned superhero morality tale by two of the industry’s finest; Jay Faerber (Copperhead, Dynamo Five, Noble Causes) and Jamal Igle (Molly Danger, Supergirl, The Terminator: Enemy of My Enemy)! Collects Venture #1-4.

128 pgs./ T / FC $14.99

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THE GINGERDEAD MAN #1

Writer(s): Brockton McKinney
Artist Name(s): Sergio Rios
Cover Artist(s): Sergio Rios & Marcelo Costa, Dan Mendoza (Variant)

There is a new designer drug on the streets, and it’s called Confection! It’s so powerful that it has to be baked into a culinary treat, and the abandoned Betty’s Bakery has been taken over by a gang of drug dealers! But by using a leftover box of seasoning containing the remaining ashes of Millard Findlemeyer, the gang has unwittingly unleashed that cookie of doom: GINGERDEAD MAN! Variant Covers limited to 1,500 copies each!

32 pgs./ T+ / FC $3.99 (reg.) / $4.99 (Var.)

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KINGDOM BUM # 3 (of 4)

Writer(s): Adam Wollet and Rick Marshall
Artist Name(s): Jon Reed (pencils and inks), Jen Hickman (colors), Adam Wollet (letters).
Cover Artist(s): Jon Reed and Jen Hickman

Then: After an unfortunate death, Simon, the benevolent leader of the city’s homeless population, takes steps to keep the “kingdom” from falling apart. Meanwhile, Edmond, Simon’s disgruntled and defeated rival, sees an opportunity to exploit the people’s pain. Now: Son discovers a link to his father, and the looming Thumbless War begins!

32 pgs./ T+ / FC $3.99 (reg.)

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PUPPET MASTER #12

Writer(s): Shawn Gabborin
Artist Name(s):Michela Da Sacco (pencils/inks) , Yann Perrelet (colors)
Cover Artist(s): Standard Cover: Michela Da Sacco (pencils/inks) , Yann Perrelet (colors)
Kill Cover Variant: Andrew Mangum (pencils/inks) , Gene Jimenez (colors)
Kill Cover Sketch Variant: Andrew Mangum (pencils/inks)

As Anthony settles in at the Bodega Bay Inn the Followers of Anapa come calling, bringing the Puppets one step closer to being freed from their deal with the demon god Anapa. But every deal with the devil comes with a hidden price…

Variant and variant sketch covers limited to 2,000 copies each.

32 pgs./ T+ / FC $3.99 (reg.) / $4.99 (Var.)

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TOMBOY #4

Writer(s): Mia Goodwin
Artist Name(s): Mia Goodwin
Cover Artist(s): Fanny Hagdahl Sorebo

Wherever she goes, death is sure to follow. Four months after the funeral of her best friend, Addison has embraced her new life as a vigilante, but trouble is on the horizon as Detective Tico closes in on a suspect and the notorious Irene Trent finally steps out of the shadows.

32 pgs./ T+ / FC $3.99 (reg.)

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VAMPBLADE #2

Writer(s): Jason Martin
Artist Name(s): Winston Young
Cover Artist(s): Winston Young (regular and “goo” variant), Bill McKay (artist variant), Andrew Pepoy (“Booty” variant), Pavel Balabanov (“Homage” variant), Andrew Mangum (“90s Cheesecake” variant)
“Goo” incentive variant cover (limited to 1500): Winston Young
Artist variant cover (limited to 1500): Bill McKay
“Booty” variant cover (limited to 1500): Andrew Pepoy
“Homage” variant cover (limited to 1500): Pavel Balabanov
“90s Cheesecake” Risque variant cover (limited to 2000): Andrew Mangum

After transforming into the Vampblade and having her first encounter with the disgusting other-dimensional “space vampires”, Katie Karver winds up in the hospital. But now that she’s connected to the mystical blades there’s no place to hide from the vile otherworldly parasites that are drawn to them. Time to check out and kick ass!

Features regular and incentive “homage”, “booty”, artist, “90s cheesecake”, and “goo” variant covers.

32 pgs./ M / FC $3.99 (reg.) / $4.99 (Var.)

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VORACIOUS #1

Writer(s): Markisan Naso
Artist Name(s): Jason Muhr
Cover Artist(s): Jason Muhr

JURASSIC WORLD MEETS TOP CHEF! Haunted by the death of his sister, Chef Nate Willner has lost his desire to cook. Forced to move back to his hometown in Utah and work at a coffee shop, Nate’s life is quickly becoming a dead end. But when he unexpectedly inherits a time travel suit that takes him to the age of dinosaurs, Nate’s passion for cooking is reignited! Extra-Sized Debut Issue! 64 Delicious Pages!

Featuring a wraparound variant cover by Thrillbent at SDCC 2015 Contest Winner!

64 pgs./ T+ / FC $4.99 (reg.) / $5.99 (Var.)

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ZOMBIE TRAMP # 20

Writer(s): Dan Mendoza
Artist Name(s): Dan Mendoza
Cover Artist(s): Dan Mendoza (regular, risqué variant), TMChu (limited, limited risque variant), Andrew Pepoy (artist, artist risque variant)
Risque variant cover (limited to 2500): Dan Mendoza
TMChu variant cover (limited to 2000): TMChu
TMChu risqué cover (limited to 2500): TMChu
Artist cover (limited to 2000): Andrew Pepoy
Artist risqué cover (limited to 2000): Andrew Pepoy

Zombie Tramp creator Dan Mendoza returns once again to write and draw a special full issue about the evil little undead adversary, MORNING – the red head of the dead! Dispatched to limbo by Zombie Tramp, Morning is now yanked back to the land of the living and none to happy about it!
Features a variant and risqué variant cover by series creator Dan Mendoza, regular artist TMChu, and Andrew Pepoy (Afterlife With Archie).

32 pgs./ M / FC $3.99 (reg.) / $4.99 (Var.)

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ZOMBIE TRAMP VD SPECIAL #1

Writer(s): Dan Mendoza
Artist Name(s): Marcelo Trom
Cover Artist(s): Marcelo Trom, Dan Mendoza, Penelope Gaylord
Marcelo Trom regular, and risque variant cover (limited to 2500)
Dan Mendoza variant cover (limited to 2000)
Dan Mendoza risqué variant cover (limited to 2500)
Penelope Gaylord variant cover (limited to 2000)

Valentine’s sucks. Especially when you’re Janey Belle. Janey has only been close to love once and screwed it up, but can all that change when she reunites with that very same high school crush? Well it’s a Zombie Tramp story, so it’ll probably be one messed up Valentine!

Features three holiday themed covers, and risqué variants of each!

32 pgs./ M / FC $3.99 (reg.) / $4.99 (Var.)

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Review: Tomboy #1

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Tomboy_01-1The death of a childhood friend sparks a series of events that lead Addison from teenage field hockey player to a murderer of criminals. There’s no lack of targets for her in a city built on corruption, but payback doesn’t come for free. Addison’s reality begins to blur in the pursuit of vengeance and justice is used as justification to become a monster.

You ever read something that leaves you with what feels like a punch to the gut? That’s the best way to describe Mia Goodwin‘s amazing debut issue Tomboy #1. Where to even begin?

The comic is basically a person turning into a vigilante after a tragic event. How that event is presented and plays out is absolutely heartbreaking. Goodwin really goes for it, playing all the right notes to really up the emotional impact.

That vigilante? A teenage girl. And no, this isn’t just Kick-Ass with a girl. This really has an emotional punch.

The first issue feels like a blur in many ways, and that’s a good thing as you feel the pressure build until it explodes at the end. To really say more would ruin the comic which is best read knowing as little as possible. Reading the first few pages will really set you up as to what to expect, which is an emotional rollercoaster.

What Goodwin does that’s really impressive is play with a lot of tropes in the first issue setting us up to think one thing, but then going in another direction. It’s absolutely fantastic in so many way.

This may be one of the best debuts of the year. An absolutely amazing first issue. Can’t wait to read more.

Story: Mia Goodwin Art: Mia Goodwin
Story: 9 Art: 9 Overall: 9 Recommendation: Buy

Action Lab Entertainment provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

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TOMBOY #1

Writer(s): Mia Goodwin
Artist Name(s): Mia Goodwin
Cover Artist(s): Mia Goodwin   Variant: Jennifer Ely
32 pages/ Mature Readers/ FC
$3.99 (reg.)/ $4.99 (var.)

The death of a childhood friend sparks a series of events that lead Addison from teenage field hockey player to a murderer of criminals. There’s no lack of targets for her in a city built on corruption, but payback doesn’t come for free. Addison’s reality begins to blur in the pursuit of vengeance and justice is used as justification to become a monster.

The stunning first full comic work from Eisner award nominated creator Mia Goodwin (Princeless), perfect for fans of Batgirl or Spider-Gwen! Features a limited edition variant by Jennifer Ely (Boxtrolls), limited to 2,000 copies.

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ARCHON BOOK ONE: BATTLE OF THE DRAGON TPB

Writer(s): John J. Perez
Artist Name(s): Marco Maccagni, Bobby Hernandez, Angela Fato, Salvatore R. Villirillo, Amanda Sykes
Cover Artist(s): Marco Maccagni

In 1981 Las Vegas is changing. The Mafia is being pushed out and Big Corporations are moving in. But something mysterious is taking up residency.

Gareth Thompson, the Archon’s new chief of security, will soon discover a mythical new world hidden behind the guise of a fantasy themed Hotel and Casino. Collects the adventure of ARCHON #1-5.

160 pgs./ Teen / FC $17.99

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Awake #3

Writer(s):  Susan Beneville
Artist Name(s): Brian Hess
Cover Artist(s): Brian Hess, Candace Prince (variant)

Regn must find a way to convince Gremon to stop destroying the planet before the whole thing disintegrates and floats away into space.  Meanwhile, on the surface, as the “natural” disasters get worse, Gen forces Picar to reveal his powers.   Beautiful variant cover by Candice Prince, limited to 1500 copies.

32 pgs./ All Ages / FC $3.99 (reg.)/ $4.99 (var.)

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BIGFOOT: SWORD OF THE EARTHMAN #2

Writer(s): Josh S. Henaman
Artist Name(s): Andy Taylor and Tamra Bonvillain
Cover Artist(s): Andy Taylor and Tamra Bonvillain
Variant Cover Artist: Bruno Oliveira

The sword-swinging sasquatch is back! Issue two finds Bigfoot and his alien sidekick as reluctant soldiers of a desolate desert outpost. Their duty? Protect the innocent from the locust-like race of moth-vampires! Variant cover by Bruno Oliveira, limited to 1500 copies!

32 pgs./ Teen / FC $3.99 (reg.) / $4.99 (var.)

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THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO

Writer(s): Edgar Allan Poe and Enrica Jang
Artist Name(s): Jason Strutz
Cover Artist(s): Jason Strutz

“The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as I best could, but when he ventured upon insult, I vowed revenge.” A new adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s most famous tale of wine, friendship and betrayal. Includes an exciting first look at pages from the upcoming sequel to the Poe classic, The House of Montresor!

32 pgs./ Teen / FC $3.99 (reg.)

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CYRUS PERKINS AND THE HAUNTED TAXI CAB #4

Writer(s): Dave Dwonch
Artist Name(s): Anna Lencioni
Cover Artist(s): Anna Lencioni

The stunning conclusion to the most innovative crime noir in comics! Will Cyrus solve Michael’s murder? Will Michael finally get the peace he deserves? If you think you know how the story ends, you are DEAD WRONG.

32 pgs./ Teen / FC $3.99 (reg.)

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HERO CATS OF STELLAR CITY # 9

Writer(s): Kyle Puttkammer
Artist Name(s): Marcus Williams,  Ryan Sellers (Inker), Omaka Schultz (colors)
Cover Artist(s): Marcus Williams

The Crow King Saga: part 3 of 3–“Crow Confrontation”.  Cassiopeia has successfully reunited the Hero Cats, but now they must face their biggest challenge yet.  Don’t miss the climatic conclusion of the Crow King Saga!

32 pgs./ All Ages / FC $3.99 (reg.)

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I, MAGE #0

Writer(s):  Gary Turner
Artist Name(s): Carlos E. Gómez & Teodoro Gonzalez
Cover (Main) Artist(s): Carlos E. Gómez & Eddy-Swan
Cover (Photo Variant) Artist:  Jeff Chapman

Kai and his family are on with a scientific mission to study a primitive world of magic when an unforeseen accident devastates their vessel, leaving Kai separated from the rest of the crew. Now, with the protection of a loading dock robot, an apprentice magi and her quirky mentor, Kai must survive on a world very different from his own!

32 pgs./ Teen / FC $3.99 (reg.) $4.99 (var.)

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JUST ANOTHER SHEEP #3

Writer(s): Mat Heagerty
Artist Name(s): JD Faith
Colorist: Paul John Little
Cover Artist(s): JD Faith
Variant Cover by: JD Faith

Banning and Sadie grow closer as the gang adjusts to their new life as outlaws. We flash back to one of Banning’s first meetings with the cold killing machine named Coulier. Plus, the curtain is pulled back on Les Cordes, revealing a huge deceit.

32 pgs./ Teen / FC $3.99 (reg.)

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PRINCELESS: RAVEN, THE PIRATE PRINCESS #7

Writer(s): Jeremy Whitley
Artist Name(s): Rosy Higgins, Ted Brandt
Cover Artist(s):  Rosy Higgins, Ted Brandt

Raven is down!  Katie is out!  Ximena and her team are cornered!  Sunshine and her team are about to be ambushed!  Now it’s on the rest of Raven’s crew to step up and save the day or their first adventure may be their last!

32 pgs./ All Ages / FC $3.99 (reg.) / $4.99 (var.)

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HOLY F*CKED TPB

Writer(s): Nick Marino
Artist Name(s): Daniel Arruda Massa
Cover Artist(s): Daniel Arruda Massa

Jesus, Satan, and Maria were living happily ever after until a psychotic Hercules tried to murder the messiah! Now Maria must get Satan to the hospital on time and unite the righteous might of the New Apostles to stop Herc before he can slaughter Jesus.  Collecting the maniacal mayhem of HOLY F*CKED #1-4.

128 pgs./ Mature Readers / FC $14.99 (reg.)

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ITTY BITTY BUNNIES IN RAINBOW PIXIE CANDYLAND: POPTARTS

Writer(s): Dean Rankine
Artist Name(s): Dean Rankine
Cover Artist(s): regular cover Dean Rankine, variant cover (limited to 1500): Daniel Arruda Massa

Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the comic book shop the Itty BItty Bunnies are back with more weirded-out, drug-induced craziness… with a soft creamy center. In this issue Phil and Tyrone have an erotic encounter with a pop tart, face off against Satan in a battle of the bands, and have to deal with mouthy kitchen appliances.

This issue also comes with a special variant cover by Daniel Arruda Massa (Holy F*ck).

32 pgs./ Mature Readers / FC $3.99 (reg.) / $4.99 (Var.)

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KINGDOM BUM # 2(of 4)

Writer(s): Adam Wollet and Rick Marshall
Artist Name(s): Jon Reed (pencils and inks), Jen Hickman (colors), Adam Wollet (letters).
Cover Artist(s): Jon Reed and Jen Hickman

Then: Simon takes control of the underground homeless “kingdom,” and the Ax’s thumbless victims start a phalanges-deficient support group. Now: Son, the young outsider caught up in the local drama, discovers another clue about his father only to have his search derailed when demons from the past come back to threaten the kingdom.

32 pgs./ Mature Readers / FC $3.99 (reg.)

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PUPPET MASTER #11

Writer(s): Shawn Gabborin
Artist Name(s): Antonio Ontiveros (Pencils/Inks) and Daniel Morales Olvera (Colors)
Cover Artist(s): Standard Cover: Antonio Ontiveros (Pencils/Inks) and Daniel Morales Olvera (Colors)
Variant Cover: Glenn Lumsden (Pencils/Inks/Colors)

Face-to-face with Camille, can Anthony do what he set out to do, or will he become another victim? Are the Puppets able to help their new Master… or does Camille still have some pull with the stringless Puppets?

Variant and variant sketch covers limited to 2,000 copies each.

32 pgs./ Mature Readers / FC $3.99 (reg.) / $4.99 (Var.)

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TOMBOY #3

Writer(s): Mia Goodwin
Artist Name(s): Mia Goodwin
Cover Artist(s): Mia Goodwin, Variant by Tim Kaminski

Double funerals and double lives! Issue 3 of Tomboy reveals Anthony’s secret past and Addison’s murderous future, while Detective Tico is getting closer to the true identity of the Halloween Killer.

32 pgs./ Mature Readers/ FC $3.99 (reg.) / $4.99 (Var.)

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FULL MOON PRESENTS: TRANCERS TPB

Writer(s): Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti
Artist Name(s): Marcelo Salaza
Cover Artist(s): Marcelo Salaza

In 1985 the cult sci-fi film Trancers captivated audiences and introduced the world to Jack Deth, a rogue trooper in post apocalyptic Los Angeles who is sent back in time to track down Whistler, a vicious cult leader with the power to turn people into mindless zombies.

In this all-new and action-packed graphic novel, Jack has been framed for murder. Jack must escape from a prison full of recently converted Trancers

96 pgs./ Mature Readers / FC $9.99

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VAMPBLADE #1

Writer(s): Jason Martin
Artist Name(s): Winston Young
Cover Artist(s): Winston Young (regular and “goo” variant), TMChu (artist variant),
Dan Mendoza (“Booty” variant), Jerry Gaylord (“Homage” variant), Andrew Mangum (“90s Cheesecake” variant)
“Goo” incentive variant cover (can order 1 for every 5 regular copies ordered): Winston Young
Artist variant cover (limited to 2000): TMChu
“Booty” variant cover (limited to 2000): Dan Mendoza
“Homage” variant cover (limited to 2000): Jerry Gaylord
“90s Cheesecake” Risque variant cover (limited to 2500): Andrew Mangum
“90s Cheesecake” Risque Black and White variant cover (can order 1 for every 50 regular copies ordered) Andrew Mangum

Debuting at Halloween ComicFest and in the pages of Zombie Tramp, the co-writer and artist of Zombie Tramp unleash breakout character Vampblade in her own all-new ongoing series!

When a young comic shop employee is transformed by mystical blades into a walking talking (and slicing & dicing) 90s comic book bad girl, she must quickly learn how to survive the new grotesque world the blades reveal. Now, other-dimensional parasites hidden all around us resembling the “space vampires” from the 90s comic, Vampblade, are all too real, and out for her blood!

Features regular and incentive “homage”, “booty”, artist, “90s cheesecake”, and “goo” variant covers. Retailer exclusive covers are also available; please contact your Diamond representative.

32 pgs./ Mature Readers/ FC $3.99 (reg.) / $4.99 (Var.)

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ZOMBIE TRAMP #18

Writer(s): Dan Mendoza, Jason Martin
Artist Name(s): Victoria Harris
Cover Artist(s): TMChu (regular, risqué variant),
Dan Mendoza (limited, limited risque variant), Randy Kintz (artist, artist risque variant)
Risque variant cover (limited to 2500): TMChu
Mendoza variant cover (limited to 2000): Dan Mendoza
Mendoza risqué cover (limited to 2000): Dan Mendoza
Artist cover (limited to 1500): Rand Kintz
Artist risqué cover (limited to 1500): Randy Kintz

It’s the final showdown as Zombie Tramp fights to defend a harmless girl and destroy the final 3 “witch bitches” with a battle of spell-casting. But with Janey’s mouth mystically shut, can the undead queen defeat the necro-tablet mean girls in a dark magic duel without being able to cast spells herself? Find out in part 3 of “Bitch Craft”!

Features a variant and risqué variant cover by series creator Dan Mendoza, and an artist showcase variant and risqué by Randy “Rantz” Kintz .

32 pgs./ Mature Readers / FC $3.99 (reg.) / $4.99 (Var.)

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ARCHON: BATTLE OF THE DRAGON #5

Writer(s): John J. Perez
Artist Name(s): Marco Maccagni, Bobby Hernandez, Angela Fato
Cover Artist(s): Marco Maccagni

Gareth must summon the courage to quell the fury of an untamed beast while Cayde and Knight defend the innocent from that same winged nightmare. The ominous Black Mountain Complex has their All-Seeing-Eye fixed on magical beings everywhere however the specter of an ancient evil threatens to engulf them all.

32 pgs./ Teen / FC $3.99 (reg.)

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BIGFOOT: SWORD OF THE EARTHMAN #1

Writer(s): Josh S. Henaman
Artist Name(s): Andy Taylor and Tamra Bonvillain
Cover Artist(s): Andy Taylor and Tamra Bonvillain

The epic saga begins! High adventure on a distant planet of dinosaurs, warlords, kingdoms and sorcery, where Earth’s legendary Bigfoot finds himself in a battle to defeat the ruthless emperor of a barbarian planet! The dying planet needed a hero…what they got was a sasquatch!

32 pgs./ Teen / FC $3.99 (reg.)

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CYRUS PERKINS AND THE HAUNTED TAXI CAB #3

Writer(s): Dave Dwonch
Artist Name(s): Anna Lencioni
Cover Artist(s): Anna Lencioni

Cyrus is on the fast track to solving Michael’s murder, but there’s an unexpected curve in the road ahead. The killer is hunting him, and Death is sure to follow.

32 pgs./ Teen / FC $3.99 (reg.)

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THE F1RST HERO: FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE TPB

Writer(s): Anthony Ruttgaizer
Artist Name(s): Danny Zabbal (art), Fred C Stresing (letters/colors)
Cover Artist(s): Danny Zabbal

Jake Roth is still trying to keep his new powers a secret but when an old friend reappears, Jake is drawn into direct conflict with the Philly mafia that has its own extrahuman enforcer: a three-armed fighting machine named Odinson! Can the government’s Extrahuman Task Force be far behind? Bullets fly and bodies fall as The First Hero’s adventure continues!

128 pgs./ Teen / FC $14.99

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HERO CATS: MIDNIGHT OVER STELLAR CITY #2

Writer(s): Kyle Puttkammer
Artist Name(s): Alex Ogle

The tyrannical Crow King continues to trouble our intrepid hero. Can Midnight turn the tables and invade HIS realm? With Belle & Ro

32 pgs./ All Ages / FC $3.99 (reg.)

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JUST ANOTHER SHEEP #2

Writer(s): Mat Heagerty
Artist Name(s): JD Faith
Colorist: Paul John Little
Cover Artist(s): JD Faith
Variant Cover by: JD Faith

The sci-fi sixties thrills continue! Banning and his new pals stumble out on the lam while a mysterious agency called Les Cordes follows their every move. Plus, earth-shattering explosions, strange super powers, and high-speed car chases!

32 pgs./ Teen / FC $3.99 (reg.) $4.99 (var.)

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NUTMEG, LATE FALL: BROWNIE POINTS TPB

Writer(s): James F. Wright
Artist Name(s): Jackie Crofts (art), Josh Eckert (colors, lettering)
Cover Artist(s): Jackie Crofts

Vol. 2 “Late Fall: Brownie Points” collects issues 4-6 of Nutmeg, as Poppy and Cassia take to their brownie-baking criminal enterprise with gusto. They strike a blow against rival Saffron, but trouble’s brewing in the form of teen detectives Ginger and Anise.

The biggest obstacle, though, might just be Poppy herself. Collects Nutmeg 4-6

96 pgs./ Teen / FC $11.99 (reg.)

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PRINCELESS: MAKE YOURSELF #0

Writer(s): Jeremy Whitley
Artist Name(s): Alex Smith
Cover Artist(s): Alex Smith

The beginning of a new chapter for Princeless! Adrienne and Bedelia have checked two of Adrienne’s sisters off of their list and they have three more rescues left to make. But sometimes the hardest fights aren’t with any monsters, but with yourself. Adrienne finally has to face an issue that she’s been struggling with for a long time.

32 pgs./ Teen / FC $3.99 (reg.)

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PRINCELESS: RAVEN, THE PIRATE PRINCESS #6

Writer(s): Jeremy Whitley
Artist Name(s): Rosy Higgins, Ted Brandt
Cover Artist(s): Rosy Higgins, Ted Brandt

Raven and her crew are in pirate country now and ready to set off in search of her brothers. But when their first stop for information and supplies turns out to be more dangerous than they expect, they may not even make it off the island alive! Variant cover limited to 2,000 copies!

32 pgs./ All Ages / FC $3.99 (reg.)

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VENTURE #4

Writer(s): Jay Faerber
Artist Name(s): Jamal Igle (penciller/ Inker), Jim Valentino,
Steve Walker (artists), Sébastien Lamirand (Colorist)
Cover Artist(s): Jamal Igle

Reggie and Joe have gone their separate ways, but what will happen when they meet Venture’s arch nemesis. Arch-Nemesis? What Arch-nemesis?! Venture teams up with Celeste Noble of NOBLE CAUSES to take down the armored menace!

It’s an all star jam issue as Jay Faerber (Image Comics Copperhead) and Jamal Igle (Molly Danger, Supergirl) enlist the aid of the legendary Jim Valentino (Shadowhawk, Guardians of the Galaxy)
and up and coming creator Steve Walker (The Battle of Blood and Ink, Sons of Liberty).

32 pgs./Teen / FC $3.99 (reg.)

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THE 27 CLUB: A COMIC ANTHOLOGY HC

Writer(s): edited by Enrica Jang
Artist Name(s): 57 contributors, Introduction by Dianna Kenny, Mario Candelaria, Alex Cormack, Chuck Harrison, Shaun Manning , Ryan Schrodt, Erica Schultz, Jennie Wood, Jeremy Whitley
Cover Artist(s): Mark Mullaney

Stars burn bright and then go out forever, but their light shines on for ages after. Members of the “27 Club” reached musical stardom before dying at 27, including Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, and Amy Winehouse. This collection of original comic stories pays tribute to these lost stars and their tragic legacy.

250 pgs./ Mature Readers / FC $39.99

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HOLY F*CKED #4 (of 4)

Writer(s): Nick Marino
Artist Name(s): Daniel Arruda Massa
Cover Artist(s): Daniel Arruda Massa

BECAUSE YOU DEMANDED IT: a legendary Greek demigod battles a pissed off Argentinian nun!
(Okay, maybe you didn’t actually demand it…). Maria fights her former lover as the fate of Jesus hangs in the balance. Can she dispatch Hercules as easily as his daddy, Zeus? Plus–what surprise does Satan have waiting at the hospital?

32 pgs./ Mature Readers / FC $3.99 (reg.)

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KINGDOM BUM #1(of 4)

Writer(s): Adam Wollet and Rick Marshall
Artist Name(s): Jon Reed (pencils and inks), Jen Hickman (colors), Adam Wollet (letters).
Cover Artist(s):Main Cover: Jon Reed Variant Cover (limited to 1500): Francesca Ciregia

It’s Game of Thrones with cardboard homes as this wild new series brings an inner city’s hidden world to life in contemporary fantasy style!

First Coast City’s homeless suffer under the thumb of tyrant, Philip the Ax. As the seeds for a violent coup begin to sprout, it falls to benevolent vagabond Simon to try to stave off war and bring peace back to the alleys.

32 pgs./ Mature Readers / FC $3.99 (reg.) / $4.99 (Var.)

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PUPPET MASTER #10

Writer(s): Shawn Gabborin
Artist Name(s): Antonio Ontiveros (Pencils/Inks) and Daniel Morales Olvera (Colors)
Cover Artist(s): Standard Cover: Antonio Ontiveros (Pencils/Inks) and Daniel Morales Olvera (Colors)
Variant Cover: Glenn Lumsden (Pencils/Inks/Colors)

As Anthony seeks answers, the Puppets scour the Bouldeston Institute for Camille. They are getting close, but do they truly know what they are looking for? More importantly, will they find out before it’s too late?

Glenn Lumsden cover and sketch cover, limited to 2,000 copies each

32 pgs./ Mature Readers / FC $3.99 (reg.) / $4.99 (Var.)

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PUPPET MASTER: REBIRTH TPB

Writer(s): Shawn Gabborin
Artist Name(s): Michela De Sacco (Pencils/Inks) and Yann Perrelt (Colors)
Cover Artist(s): Micela De Sacco (Pencils/Inks) and Daniel Morales Olvera (Colors)

After a lifetime of being manipulated by a succession of Masters, Andre Toulon’s Puppets may have finally found a way out. Is the psychic Madam Adon the savior they have been looking for? And if so, what is the price of freedom?

REBIRTH moves the Puppet Master universe in a bold new direction! Collects issues 4-7 of the ongoing series!

128 pgs./ Mature Readers/ FC $14.99

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TOMBOY #2

Writer(s): Mia Goodwin
Artist Name(s): Mia Goodwin
Cover Artist(s): Mia Goodwin, Variant by Jung-Ha Kim

Addison begins to discover her true mission after the Halloween Murders while her Grandfather makes a deal with the devil to keep any witnesses.

32 pgs./ Mature Readers/ FC $3.99 (reg.) / $4.99 (Var.)

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TRANCERS #3

Writer(s): Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti
Artist Name(s): Marcelo Salaza
Cover Artist(s): Marcelo Salaza

Time-traveling Trooper Jack Deth has defied the odds time and time again, but this might be his last stand against Whistler’s mind-controlled minions! Does Jack still have a few tricks up his sleeve? Find out here!

32 pgs./ Mature Readers / FC $3.99 (reg.) / $4.99 (Var.)

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ZOMBIE TRAMP #18

Writer(s): Dan Mendoza, Jason Martin
Artist Name(s): Victoria Harris
Cover Artist(s): TMChu (regular, risqué variant), Dan Mendoza (limited, limited risque variant), Biran Hess (artist variant)
Risque variant cover (limited to 2500): TMChu
Mendoza variant cover (limited to 2000): Dan Mendoza
Mendoza risqué cover (limited to 2000): Dan Mendoza
Artist cover (limited to 1500): Brian Hess

Zombie Tramp heads back to school to break up the coven of teenage witches using her uploaded Necronomicon to power their tablets. But can one supernatural zombie hold her own against a gang of spell casting mean girls?!?

Features a variant and risqué variant cover by series creator Dan Mendoza, and an artist showcase variant by Brian Hess (Awake).

32 pgs./ Mature Readers / FC $3.99 (reg.) / $4.99 (Var.)

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ZOMBIE TRAMP ONGOING VOL. 4 TPB

Writer(s): Jason Martin, Dan Mendoza, TMChu
Artist Name(s): Dan Mendoza, TMChu, Xenia Xiu
Cover Artist(s): TMChu

Zombie Tramp continues her cross country journey to Miami, and has now reached the deep South. Watch as she tears her way through bible thumpers, backwater sex cults, and bug nuts cuckoo camp slashers. Blood runs deep in the Dirty South!

Collects the fourth story arc of the wildly popular ongoing series which includes the special anniversary issue featuring the return of Zombie Tramp creator Dan Mendoza to art, and also the first issue written by regular artist TMChu!

128 pgs./ Mature Readers/ FC $14.99

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ZOMBIE TRAMP SAVES XXXMAS SPECIAL

Writer(s): Jason Martin, Dan Mendoza
Artist Name(s): Marcelo Trom
Cover Artist(s): Marcelo Trom, Dan Mendoza
Marcelo Trom regular, and risque variant cover (limited to 2500)
Dan Mendoza variant cover (limited to 1500)
Dan Mendoza risqué variant cover (limited to 2000)
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Marcelo Trom variant risqué cover (limited to 1500)

When a fat old man dressed as Santa throws Christmas raves to drug select young women to ship to the “North Pole”, only Zombie Tramp’s undead blood can stop the potent cocktail, and turn the tables on him and his perverted “elves”.

It’s time for another very special issue, it’s time for Zombie Tramp Saves XXXMas! Features three holiday themed covers, and risqué variants of each!

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ACTIONVERSE #0

Writer(s): Vito Delsante/Ray-Anthony Height/Jamal Igle/Sean Izaakse
Artist Name(s): Ray-Anthony Height/Sean Izaakse
Color Artist(s): Nate Lovett
Cover Artist(s): Height/Izaakse/Igle

IT ALL STARTS HERE! Be a part of the largest creator owned crossover that the Publishing world has ever seen. No Publisher has ever dared, let alone successfully brought together the creative minds and properties of over 20 different creators together to create one single and unified Actionverse. Before the main Actionverse story begins, learn about the ties that bind! Molly Danger: pint-sized powerhouse! Midnight Tiger: teen superhero supreme! Stray: the prodigal hero! How are they connected, and how does the villainous Hyena fit in? You do not want to miss this!

32 pgs./ Teen / FC $3.99 (reg.)

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ARCHON: BATTLE OF THE DRAGON #3

Writer(s): John J. Perez
Artist Name(s): Marco Maccagni, Bobby Hernandez, Angela Fato
Cover Artist(s): Marco Maccagni

There’s something sinister going on beneath the Archon. Compelled by a binding dragon contract, Gareth assumes his guard duties while Alistair finds himself going toe-to-toe with a rival Las Vegas Lord. Meanwhile Cayde and Knight inch their way closer to finally uncovering the truth about Silvermire’s Entertainment Empire.

32 pgs./ Teen / FC $3.99 (reg.)

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AWAKE #2

Writer(s): Susan Beneville
Artist Name(s): Brian Hess
Cover Artist(s): Brian Hess

Young Regn and her mentor Operi come face-to-face with Gremon, the physical embodiment of the planet’s consciousness and it is not pleased. While Regn tries to calm Gremon, her brother, Picar, gets deeper into trouble on the planet’s surface when he crosses paths with a mysterious and beautiful info-agent who may not have Picar’s best interests in mind. Variant cover by Erin Humiston, limited to 1,500 copies.

32 pgs./ All Ages / FC $3.99 (reg.) / $4.99 (var.)

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CYRUS PERKINS AND THE HAUNTED TAXI CAB #2

Writer(s): Dave Dwonch
Artist Name(s): Anna Lencioni
Cover Artist(s): Anna Lencioni
After the tragic events of last issue, Cyrus Perkins has gone from aimless Taxi Cab Driver to amateur Detective. Teaming with Michael, the ghost boy trapped in his car, Cyrus speeds into mystery, danger, and a conspiracy too twisted for words!

32 pgs./ Teen / FC $3.99 (reg.)

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THE F1RST HERO: FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE #4

Writer(s): Anthony Ruttgaizer
Artist Name(s): Danny Zabbal (art), Fred C Stresing (letters/colors)
Cover Artist(s): Danny Zabbal

If he has any hope of making Cooper Bradshaw pay for his betrayal, Jake must struggle to escape both the Extrahuman Task Force and the Philadelphia mob. Bullets fly and bodies fall as the second story arc comes to a stunning conclusion!

32 pgs./ Teen / FC $3.99 (reg.)

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HERO CATS OF STELLAR CITY # 8

Writer(s): Kyle Puttkammer
Artist Name(s): Marcus Williams (pencils), Ryan Sellers (inks), Omaka Shultz (colors)
Cover Artist(s): Marcus Williams

The Crow King Saga “City of Dreams” continues. Cassiopeia and her crew has fallen under a spell and can’t wake up. What’s a cat’s worse nightmare? To be human, of course!

32 pgs./ All Ages / FC $3.99 (reg.) $4.99 (var.)

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JUST ANOTHER SHEEP #1

Writer(s): Mat Heagerty
Artist Name(s): JD Faith
Colorist: Jon Cairns
Cover Artist(s): JD Faith
Variant Cover by: JD Faith

In 1969 a timid teen sets out on a road trip. His goal? Find out the origins of his bizarre super human abilities. Always the follower, his trip is derailed when he befriends a group of extremist war protesters. Variant cover by series artist JD Faith (Virgil) limited to 1,500 copies!

32 pgs./ Teen / FC $3.99 (reg.) $4.99 (var.)

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NUTMEG #6

Writer(s): James F. Wright
Artist Name(s): Jackie Crofts (art), Josh Eckert (colors, lettering)
Cover Artist(s): Jackie Crofts

Fall, Part 6: “Patty Cakes” As Poppy and Cassia’s criminally delicious brownies spread among Vista Vale schools, they catch the attention of teen detective Ginger and teen journalist Anise. Meanwhile, Poppy’s appetite for those same brownies and their mind-bending effects only increases. But how long can she keep her secret from Cassia?

32 pgs./ Teen / FC $3.99 (reg.)

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PRINCELESS: BOOK 1 DELUXE EDITITON HARDCOVER

Writer(s): Jeremy Whitley
Artist Name(s): M. Goodwin, Jules Rivera, Quinn Larsen, Kelly Lawrence, Nancy King
Cover Artist(s): M. Goodwin

The first volume of Princeless as it’s never been available before, in a special edition hardcover volume. This edition includes the full first volume written by Jeremy Whitley and illustrated by M Goodwin. Additionally, it includes the Skullkickers Crossover written by Jim Zub and illustrated by M Goodwin, as well as the first two Princeless short story collections including work by Jules Rivera, Quinn Larsen, Kelly Lawrence, and Nancy King. Share the Princeless hardcover with the rebellious young princess in your family (even if she’s you!)

168 pgs./ All Ages / FC $24.99 (reg.)

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PRINCELESS BOOK 5: MAKE YOURSELF #0

Writer(s): Jeremy Whitley
Artist Name(s): Alex Smith
Cover Artist(s): Alex Smith

With her adventures in the swamp behind her, Adrienne is ready to head for the icy mountains of The Rim to save her twin sisters Antonia and Andrea. However, her time in Grimmorium Swamp has left a lasting effect on her – especially on her hair. Now, it’s time for Adrienne to make a change. Join us for a special zero issue of the new chapter of Princeless with series creator Jeremy Whitley and special guest artist Alex Smith.

32 pgs./ Teen / FC $3.99 (reg.)

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PRINCELESS: RAVEN, THE PIRATE PRINCESS #4

Writer(s): Jeremy Whitley
Artist Name(s): Rosy Higgins, Ted Brandt
Cover Artist(s): Rosy Higgins, Ted Brandt

Raven and her new crew have set sail and set their sights on revenge. But when the idea of adventure meets up with the reality of a crew full of relative strangers living in close quarters, will the crew pull each other apart before their first real mission?!

32 pgs./ All Ages / FC $3.99 (reg.)

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PRINCELESS: RAVEN, THE PIRATE PRINCESS VOL.1 TPB

Writer(s): Jeremy Whitley
Artist Name(s): Rosy Higgins, Ted Brandt
Cover Artist(s): Rosy Higgins, Ted Bradt

Fresh off her adventures in the pages of Princeless, Raven is ready to set out on her quest for revenge against her brothers. They’ve stolen everything that should be hers and now she’s going to get it back. But first, she needs a crew. Share the laughs, action, and adventure as Raven assembles the fearless crew of awesome ladies who will help her get her revenge.

128 pgs./ All Ages/ FC $14.99

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HOLY F*CKED #3 (of 4)

Writer(s): Nick Marino
Artist Name(s): Daniel Arruda Massa
Cover Artist(s): Daniel Arruda Massa

Hercules is driving a van full of explosives with Jesus tied up in the back. But he’s in for one hell of a ride because the New Apostles are out to stop him! Will Cosmic Moses, the Secret Pope, Mother 2resa, and the Holy Spirit halt Herc before he blows Jesus to kingdom come? Plus… can Maria get Satan to the hospital on time?

32 pgs./ Mature Readers / FC $3.99 (reg.)

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PUPPET MASTER #8

Writer(s): Shawn Gabborin
Artist Name(s): Antonio Ontiveros (Pencils/Inks) and Daniel Morales Olvera (Colors)
Cover Artist(s): Standard Cover: Antonio Ontiveros (Pencils/Inks) and Daniel Morales Olvera (Colors)
Variant Cover: Glenn Lumsden (Pencils/Inks/Colors)

With the Puppets by his side, Anthony returns to the Bouldeston Institute intent on ending Camille’s reign of terror. Can they stop her before she takes another life? Meanwhile, the Puppets owe a debt to Anapa, and his Followers have come to collect. The first of the Seven Tasks is ready, and Leech Woman must answer the call.

Glenn Lumsden cover and sketch cover, limited to 2,000 copies each

32 pgs./ Mature Readers / FC $3.99 (reg.) / $4.99 (Var.)

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TOMBOY #1

Writer(s): M. Goodwin
Artist Name(s): M. Goodwin
Cover Artist(s): M. Goodwin Variant: Jennifer Ely

Synopsis: The death of a childhood friend sparks a series of events that lead Addison from teenage field hockey player to a murderer of criminals. There’s no lack of targets for her in a city built on corruption, but payback doesn’t come for free. Addison’s reality begins to blur in the pursuit of vengeance and justice is used as justification to become a monster.

The stunning first full comic work from Eisner award nominated creator M. Goodwin (Princeless), perfect for fans of Batgirl or Spider-Gwen! Features a limited edition variant by Jennifer Ely (Boxtrolls), limited to 2,000 copies.
32 pgs./ Mature Readers/ FC $3.99 (reg.) / $4.99 (Var.)

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TRANCERS #2

Writer(s): Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti
Artist Name(s): Marcelo Salaza
Cover Artist(s): Marcelo Salaza

Trooper Jack Deth has been sent back in time to the year 1985 to hunt down the man that killed his wife, but he quickly finds himself on the wrong side of the law. Wanted for a murder he didn’t commit, Jack is thrown into a jail full of zombified trancers ready to tear him apart piece by piece. His only hope is in the hands of his future wife Lena. Features a movie poster variant, limited to 2,000 copies.

32 pgs./ Mature Readers / FC $3.99 (reg.) / $4.99 (Var.)

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ZOMBIE TRAMP #16

Writer(s): Dan Mendoza
Artist Name(s): Victoria Harris
Cover Artist(s): TMChu (regular, risqué variant), Dan Mendoza (limited variant), Ryan Kinnaird (artist, artist risque variant)
Risque variant cover (limited to 2500): TMChu
Mendoza variant cover (limited to 2000): Dan Mendoza
Artist cover (limited to 1500): Ryan Kinnaird
Artist risqué cover (limited to 2000): Ryan Kinnaird

Janey witnesses a teenage goth geek girl tortured and murdered by four trendy mall rats. Not her problem. But when she realizes the murderous click are using blinged-out iTablets to cast Necro-spells, she can’t let it slide. Follow this exciting story arc as Zombie Tramp returns to high school, Jumpstreet style, to solve the mystery of the iWitches!

Features a variant cover by series creator Dan Mendoza, a risqué variant cover, and an artist showcase variant and risque by Ryan Kinnaird (Empowered, Playstation Magazine).

32 pgs./ Mature Readers / FC $3.99 (reg.) / $4.99 (Var.)

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Liz Prince talks Tomboy

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Tomboy-3Liz Prince is an up and coming comic book artist, Her Latest work, Tomboy, is a graphic memoir of growing up with elements that will ring true for who ever picks it up. The story is smart, funny, and written with an eye for timing and space that only a master story teller could achieve.

Her other works include Will You Still Love Me if I Wet the Bed, Delayed Replays, and has contributed to BOOM! Studios series Marceline and the Scream Queens. Her Latest work, Tomboy, is a graphic memoir of her life growing up. You can see her other works on her art page.

We chatted over email, and Liz revealed herself as a down to earth artist with goals that are to reach as wide of an audience as she can. Liz is just returning from a promotional tour and had time to answer a couple questions for Graphic Policy

Graphic Policy: What do you hope readers will get from reading Tomboy?

Liz Prince: First and foremost, I hope that readers are entertained.  I didn’t want there to be one point to the story: I want people to take what they will from it.  Of course, there are a lot of messages in the book, but I didn’t want it to be a moral tale, or a lecture, or a lesson.  Hopefully if the reader is experiencing their own gender-related bullying or pressure, they will be inspired to stay the course and just be themselves; if the reader has participated in said bullying or pressure, hopefully they will no longer take part in it; and if the reader has never had any issues with bullying or pressure, hopefully they will be more aware of the ways in which we live in a culture that encourages strict gender rules.

It was very important to me, as a straight, white female, not to be speaking for anyone else’s experience.  I hope that comes through, that this is a very personal story, and it’s not supposed to be about ALL Tomboys or everyone who is gender non-conforming.

GP: At the end of the book you come to terms with a lot of the things that were hurtful and confusing to you growing up and turn it into a great story. Were you encouraged to write, or had you been writing since you were young?

LP: My parents always encouraged me to pursue whatever my interests were, and my main interests always centered around art and cartoons.  When I discovered comics in 3rd grade, and decided that I wanted to draw comics for a living, my parents helped me try to find art classes and mentors and stuff like that.  My dad was a music writer and critic, and my mom had taken art classes at Pratt, so they were both interested in those things themselves.  Because of their enthusiasm, I’ve been drawing comics since I was 9 years old!!

GP: Do you think there is anything that could be done that would help the kids that do not quite fit the ‘gender’ bill?

LP: There are many things that can be done, starting with changing the ways that we teach gender to children; a big part of my book is exploring how children are predisposed to want the simplest explanation, and that leads them to be the most strict gender binary enforcers.  Getting rid of the “blue and pink” mentality of gender, and instead teaching kids that it’s not as simple as being a boy and being girl would certainly set kids on a path of greater acceptance and awareness of the gender spectrum.

GP: Your illustration style is simple while still being expressive.Are there certain things that this particular style of illustration allows that other styles do not?

LP: Very much in line with the Scott McCloud theory in Understanding Comics, wherein the simple smiley face is the icon best suited for people to be able to see themselves in, drawing autobio comics in a simple style allows readers to recognize more of themselves in a character, I think it gives it a more universal feel.  If something is too detailed, it becomes more concrete and specific, and there may be less for someone to latch onto. I don’t consider myself to be a very accomplished artist: I use cartooning for it’s most basic purpose, which is to tell a story.

GP: I really liked your approach to narration: Young Liz struggling through situations and having adult Liz occasionally step in and explain things to the reader. It really allowed the reader to feel not only the confusion that surrounded Young Liz, but also allowed for a very accurate portrayal of coming of age.

There was no projecting of an adult understanding onto the past. Were you trying to portray it this way, and if so, how did you manage keep your adult self out of Young Liz‘s experience?

LP: Writing a book about gender, and looking back at my childhood through the lens of what I understand now, it was really important for me to tell the story from the present, but at the same time, I wanted the scenes from my past to play out in real time.

Adult Liz pretty much vanishes from the narration when I reach 6th grade, because that became the part of the story where I was at an age when I started being able to recognize a lot of these societal pressures for myself.

I wanted the story to evolve in an organic way, but I also wanted it to be fast-paced: drawing a book about my ENTIRE childhood could have easily taken me 5,000 pages, so I had to be very selective about what anecdotes I told, and how I weaved them into the story.

In the end, I’m not sure that I really did keep “adult Liz” and “young Liz” separate, because my current voice narrates the story throughout, but I’m glad to hear that I successfully was able to create that illusion!

GP: Did drawing out scenes give any closure or perhaps new understanding to old memories? Were there any that were particularly difficult to revisit?

LP: There were many things that I recalled with new meaning, as I’ve come to have a greater understanding of the ways that American culture divides the gender lines, and the subjugated role that women play within those lines. Tomboy has a lot of themes of internal misogyny, and I was able to see where a lot of that came from, in direct relation to the things that I was watching and participating in as a kid.

A lot of the bullying stuff still elicited an emotional response from me, which was surprising, but also reinforced to me that these behaviors that we endured as kids can really carry a lot of weight: just because it’s buried somewhere in my mind, doesn’t mean it isn’t still having an impact on me.  Very sobering stuff.

Review: Tomboy

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Tomboy-a-graphic-memoir-by-Liz-PrinceTomboy is a memoir of…well, a tomboy.

It’s a memoir that follows the author, going through her childhood and teenage years while being not quite a boy, but not quite a girl either.

The author Liz Prince has a knack for the kind of narrative that makes you feel right at home;  the character being the kind you root for when the going gets tough.

However, it always seems the going is tough for Liz. Frankly there are some heart breaking moments in this story. Particularly when the spunky tomboy realizes during an elementary school sex-ed lecture that she really is a girl–and she will never become a free-living boy.

She then runs into the bushes at recess and prays to God to not make her into a girl but to please, please make her a boy.

The young Liz does not like playing house, or doing any of those “girly” things. Most of her childhood is spent running away from the idea of being a ‘girl’. Boys always seemed to have more fun, were allowed to be more aggressive, and being a girl was a detriment.

Some of the situations she gets herself into are not only funny, but have a heartwarming familiarity.While the theme is a tender one, the delivery is kind. Funny, quirky and interesting situations with an easy flowing dialogue makes this a wonderful read.

Though she got relentlessly tormented by her peers, and even encountered negative situations with friends, she kept her identity as a tomboy. Not quite a boy, but definitely not a girl.

Liz struggles with the idea’s of gender as well as the expectations they entail. She comes to terms with who she is with the help of an indie zine she picks up and is suddenly flooded with understanding.

“I wasn’t challenging the social norm, I was buying into it!” her adult self chimes in, as the reader is shown a scene of teen-aged Liz pouring over a zine.

The novel has a curious young girl wondering, questioning and thinking about who she is and why she can’t seem to fit in, with adult Liz stepping in and narrating some important scenes from her past–making sense of the events and their significance for herself and for the reader without compromising the feelings of confusion and discomfort that come from being in, or even remembering, these situations.

Being a girl didn’t have to mean dresses, butterflies and lilting flowers. That’s just what the social norm dictated. It’s a wonderfully crafted story that pulls at the hear strings and ends in bursts of understanding which were fifteen years in the making. Whether you are a life long Tomboy, the pretty girl at the prom, or a guy– this book has something for you. Everyone has felt confused growing up at some point.

Tomboy is a memoir of Liz. It is also a memoir of everyone who ever had trouble fitting in.

Story: Liz Prince  Art: Liz Prince
Story: 8.0 Art: 5.0 Overall: 8.0 Recommendation: Read

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