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Review: Going to the Chapel TPB

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Going to the Chapel TPB

Going to the Chapel is the type of comic that when you finish, you immediately dream of it being on the big screen. It’s the type of story that’s a hell of a wild ride. Writer David Pepose delivers a story that’s Tarantino in nature with twists and turns that are off the wall on a Looney Tunes sort of way.

Going to the Chapel focuses on a wedding that’s broken up by a robbery that goes wrong. Of course, there’s more to it than that and that’s part of the fun. Over the four issues, the situation gets more out of hand as the police surround the church and the guests decide they’ve had enough. A wedding gone wrong is an understatement as to the experience.

Pepose delivers winks and nods throughout the series making sure the story never gets too serious. With some solid banter and jokes throughout, the comic will put a smile on your face. There’s absurdity throughout and so much coming out of the blue. It catches you off guard and hits the right notes. It’s a hell of a lot of fun.

Gavin Guidry nails it on the art. With colors by Liz Kramer and lettering by Ariana Maher and Colin Bell the art ups the humor of the situation. The style and art nail the moments and adds to the absurdity. Looks on faces and the body language is at times is all it takes. The situation and the visuals combine to get you to laugh. It’s the small details that really help and deliver the jokes. Pepose’s writing is solid but the art is what makes the pacing of some of the dialogue delivery. Everything is just so over the top it’s hard to not have fun and just smile at the chaos.

Going to the Chapel is a mashup between Kevin Smith and Tarantino and the result is so much entertainment. I often joke that it seems like very comic is now optioned and in this case, I want this story to be. It’s a great comic and would be a fantastic fun film. If you like the heist gone wrong genre, this is a must get. If you just like a damn good comic, you can’t go wrong with this.

Story: David Pepose Art: Gavin Guidry
Color: Liz Kramer Letterer: Ariana Maher, Colin Bell
Story: 9.0 Art: 9.0 Overall: 9.0 Recommendation: Buy

Action Lab provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Preview: Going to the Chapel TPB

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GOING TO THE CHAPEL TPB

Written by David Pepose
Art by Gavin Guidry
Colors by Elizabeth Kramer
Lettering by Ariana Maher
Cover by Gavin Guidry
$14.99 | 108 pgs. | Action Lab: Danger Zone | T+ | On sale FEB. 19

The funniest crime romcom in comics gets collected in the trade paperback of GOING TO THE CHAPEL, from Ringo Award-nominated writer David Pepose (Spencer & Locke) and rising star artist Gavin Guidry (The Death Defying) at Action Lab: Danger Zone! Emily Anderson is a wealthy bride-to-be grappling with a serious case of cold feet — but before she can speak up, her wedding is hijacked by the bank-robbing Bad Elvis Gang. But when this smash-and-grab spirals into a full-blown standoff with the police, Emily will become the unlikely ringleader of her own hostage situation in order to decide where her happily ever after truly lies. Fans of Sex Criminals, Crowded, Assassin Nation, The Fix, and 4 Kids Walk Into A Bank will learn why love is the ultimate hostage situation in GOING TO THE CHAPEL, available in comic shops and on digital devices February 19, 2020!

GOING TO THE CHAPEL TPB

Preview: Vampblade Vol. 10: Back in Black

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VAMPBLADE VOLUME 10: BACK IN BLACK

Writer(s): Jason Martin
Artist Name(s): Winston Young, Marco Maccagni, Boo Rudetoons
Cover Artist(s): Brao
96 pgs./ M / FC
$14.99

New season! New costume! New space-time continuum!!

Thrust into yet another alternate dimension, Katie Carva must not only navigate life in 1994, but also life inside the body of her alternate reality twin!! One thing remains constant for Vampblade… you never know what will happen next!

Collects issues 1-4 from season four (ongoing issues 38-41) of the hit Danger Zone series.

VAMPBLADE VOLUME 10: BACK IN BLACK

Preview: Zombie Tramp #67

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ZOMBIE TRAMP #67

Writer(s): Vince Hernandez
Artist Name(s): Marco Maccagni
Cover A – Marco Maccagni Regular Cover
Cover B – Marco Maccagni Risqué Cover (limited to 2500)
Cover C – Igor Chimisso Variant (limited to 2000)
Cover D – Igor Chimisso Risqué Variant (limited to 2500)
Cover E – Marcelo Trom Artist Variant (limited to 2000)
Cover F – Marcelo Trom Artist Risqué Variant (limited to 2500)
24 pgs./ M / FC
$4.99

Angel Lynch and allies find themselves at a crossroads of power—do they continue to grow their army of supernatural undead Roman soldiers, or return to a life on the run from three opposing forces trying to kill them? And oh yeah—a mysterious new figure from Angel and Deborah’s past returns—but is he a friend or foe?!

ZOMBIE TRAMP #67

Preview: Powers in Action #4

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POWERS IN ACTION #4

Writer(s): Art Baltazar
Artist Name(s): Art Baltazar
Cover Artist(s): Art Baltazar
32 pgs./ E / FC
$3.99

SUPLEX and DOGPLEX must face the evil SUPLEXIANS when they come to retrieve their…dog? That’s right, fans! The Suplexians are here to take back the powers and the dog that belongs to the world of SUPLEXIA! SUPLEX is forced into a fight to the finish! The loser must give up the powers or leave Earth forever! Will our hero be banished? …or does SUPLEX have a chance to defeat the evil TRIO from space? How does the HERO SQAUADRON play into this? Join us for the epic conclusion to the first mini-series story arc! Based on the vintage super hero creations of famous cartoonist Art Baltazar! AW YEAH!

POWERS IN ACTION #4

Action Lab: Danger Zone Announces Release Dates for Amalgama: Space Zombie #4, Argus #1, Killswitch #3, Mr. Beaver #1, and Twin Worlds #1

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AMALGAMA: SPACE ZOMBIE #4

Writer(s): Jason Martin
Artist Name(s): Winston Young
Cover A – Winston Young Regular Cover (unlimited)
Cover B – Winston Young Risqué Variant (limited to 2500)
Cover C – Bryan Baugh Variant (limited to 1500)
Cover D – Bryan Baugh Risqué (limited to 2000)
Cover E – Danielle Gransaull Artist Variant (limited to 1500)
Cover F – Danielle Gransaull Artist Risqué (limited to 2000)
24 pgs./ M / FC
$4.99

Born from the DNA of the Danger Doll Squad and then rocketed into space. Amalgama: Space Zombie’s first epic adventure concludes here, forging the legend of comic’s newest sci-fi superstar!!

Features 3 regular and risqué variants, including the special Bryan Baugh variants!

AMALGAMA: SPACE ZOMBIE #4

THE ARGUS #1

Writer(s): Mark Bertolini
Artist Name(s): Darryl Knickrehm (Art, Colors)
Cover Artist(s): Darryl Knickrehm
32 pgs./ T+ / FC
$3.99

Time travel is real! Scientific prodigy Randall Patton has had a breakthrough that allows travel through the timestream, which immediately led to the creation of The Argus, the temporal law enforcement organization that polices the time/space continuum. After an accident renders one of the members of The Argus insane, he begins killing off the others – except they are all versions of Randall Patton from various points in his own life! Who can stop Randall but himself?

THE ARGUS #1

KILLSWITCH #3

Writer(s): Jeffrey and Susan Bridges
Artist Name(s): Walter Geovani (Pencils, Inks), Brittany Peer (Colors), Simon Bowland (letters)
Cover Artist(s): Natasha Alterici
24 pgs./ M / FC
$3.99

Marcella’s captured and a surprising truth is revealed, while the Augurs’ true selves bubble to the surface as they fight for their lives and freedom. Farrell gets a nasty surprise, and Jackson lets his single-minded determination get the better of him.

KILLSWITCH #3

MR. BEAVER #1

Writer: Pablo Verdugo Muñoz; Editor: Ben Slabak
Artist Name(s): Pablo Verdugo Muñoz (Pencils, Inks), Jose Expósito (Colors)
Cover Artist(s): Pablo Verdugo Muñoz
32 pgs./ T+ / FC
$3.99

The world’s most powerful crime organization – “The Twelve” – had managed to evade justice for far too long and in desperation, the police reach out to the one individual who just might be able to turn things around. Enter special agent Mr. Beaver, returning to his hometown fresh from the Alpha Academy and itching to take down the dark underbelly… after taking care of his own rumbling belly, of course.

MR. BEAVER #1

TWIN WORLDS #1

Writer(s): Rami Al-ashqar
Artist Name(s): Jethro Morales (Pencils, Inks), Bryan Magnaye (Colors), Lucas Gattoni (Letterer)
Cover Artist(s): Jethro Morales (Pencils, Inks), Bryan Magnaye (Colors), Lucas Gattoni (Letterer)
Cover B limited to 2,500 copies.
32 pgs./ T+ / FC
$3.99

The natives of Drakkara rebel against the imperialist Earthers who colonized their planet. Two twin children, hybrids controversially born to a pioneer Earther and a Drakkaran princess, embark on a journey of survival. They’re caught between colonizer fire, natives who view them as abominations, and a manhunt by warlocks seeking to eliminate their royal bloodline.

TWIN WORLDS #1

Action Lab’s Adventure Finders: The Edge of Empire and Supermom: Expecting Trouble are Out March 4

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ADVENTURE FINDERS: THE EDGE OF EMPIRE TPB

Writer(s): Rod Espinosa
Artist Name(s): Rod Espinosa
Cover Artist Name(s): Rod Espinosa
124 pgs./ T / FC
$14.99

Having survived their first small encounter with the mountain torbulds, Clari and her friends finally reach the city of Bridge Town and find it in a state of war. Remembering her promise to her friend Mecomi, Clari prepares to escort the orphans back to the safety of the mountain village. They ride with a massive caravan of 20,000 sponsored by Lord Justinius Biverius, who is to take up a cushy post guarding Good River, Clari’s hometown.

Little do they know, the caravan is about to run into terrible danger!

ADVENTURE FINDERS: THE EDGE OF EMPIRE TPB

SUPERMOM: EXPECTING TROUBLE #1

Writer(s): Gordon Mclean
Artist Name(s): Caio Oliveira (Pencils and inks), Fahriza Kamaputra (Colors), Frank Cvetkovic (letters)
Cover Artist(s): Caio Oliveira (Cover A), Tanya Roberts (Cover B)
24 pgs./ T / FC
$3.99

Superhero Voltra is out to stop her archnemesis from taking over the planet. There’s just one problem: she’s pregnant… and he’s the father. Cue the world’s strongest mother fighting the world’s evilest father over the fate of both the world and their unborn child in this action-comedy filled with big laughs, crazy fights, shocking twists and (most importantly) evil monkey clowns. What more do you need?

SUPERMOM: EXPECTING TROUBLE #1

Preview: Vampblade Season 4 #6

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VAMPBLADE SEASON 4 #6 (Legacy #43)

Writer(s): Jason Martin
Artist Name(s): Winston Young
Cover A – Winston Young Regular Cover (unlimited)
Cover B – Winston Young Risqué Variant (limited to 2000)
Cover C – Mastajwood Variant (limited to 1000)
Cover D – Mastajwood Risqué Variant (limited to 1500)
Cover E – Marco Maccagni Amalgama Cat Fight Variant (limited to 2000)
Cover F – Marco Maccagni Amalgama Cat Fight Risqué Variant (limited to 2500)
24 pgs./ M / FC
$4.99

With the battle against the parasitic Glarkian menace escalating, Vampblade’s friends pitch in to help her fight. As Satya armors up, Henry and Grizmo must merge once more to form the hulking gremlin-beast, Grizzry!

Features 3 regular and risqué variants, including the special Amalgama Cat Fight variants!!

VAMPBLADE SEASON 4 #6 (Legacy #43)

Preview: Going to the Chapel #4

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GOING TO THE CHAPEL #4

Writer(s): David Pepose
Artist Name(s): Gavin Guidry (Pencils), Liz Kramer (Colors)
Cover Artist(s): Johanna the Mad (Cover A), Maan House (Cover B), Gavin Guidry (Cover C)
24 pgs./ T+ / FC
$3.99

It’s time to bride or die! With the police about to storm the chapel, Emily must choose her allegiances and her own uncertain future. Can Emily face her fears of lifelong commitment, or will her anxieties be dashed by a runaway bullet? Find out here in this thrilling finale!

GOING TO THE CHAPEL #4

Preview: The Adorable Beastling

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THE ADORABLE BEASTLING

Writer(s): Jonathan Rosenbaum
Artist Name(s): Jonathan Rosenbaum
Cover Artist(s): Jonathan Rosenbaum
32 pgs./ E / FC
$9.99

The Ugly Duckling but in reverse. Beastlings are fierce and scare for food, and this young group of Beastlings have an oddball that just can’t scare. She was too cute to scare anything. We wonder if she’ll survive. Just like the original fable, this story is about being yourself and being ok with it.

THE ADORABLE BEASTLING
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