HERO CATS OF SKYWORLD PT. 2 (HERO CATS #17)
Writer(s): Kyle Puttkammer
Artist Name(s): Omaka Schultz
Cover Artist(s): Omaka Schultz
Inks: Omaka Schultz
Colors: Julie Barclay
32 pgs./ E / FC
$3.99
Locked away with a Brain, an Athlete, a Basket Case, and a Princess. It’s detention time for Bandit. The Hero Cats of Skyworld meet for the first time!
3-part story covers connect to form a huge poster!
HERO CATS #14
Writer(s): Kyle Puttkammer
Artist Name(s): Tracy Yardley! & Marcus Williams
Cover Artist(s): Tracy Yardley!
Cover Variant: by Marcus Williams
Inks: Brandon Page
Colors: George Gant
32 pgs./ E / FC
$3.99 (reg.), $4.99 (var.)
The two most popular Hero Cats, Midnight & Rocket, take center stage as we return to Stellar City.
HERO CATS #12
Writer(s): Kyle Puttkammer
Artist Name(s): Omaka Schultz (pencils), Ryan Sellers (inks). Julie Barclay (colors
Cover Artist(s): Omaka Schultz
32 pgs./ E / FC
$3.99 (reg.)
The Hero Cats world tour concludes in the Far East. Ace, Midnight, Cassie, Belle, Rocket and Rocco realize just how far they’ve strayed from home. Can they save two villages from going to war?
Hero Cats has been an enormous success for Action Lab Entertainment and it’s only getting bigger. A spinoff title for Midnight, one of the titular felines, is about to be announced, and this month, readers can pre-order the latest trade paperback.
Hero Cats Volume 2 contains issues four through six and also stars Galaxy Man, the hero who had, previously, appeared in back ups.
Issue Seven is also set for release in the same month and introduces a new (?) cat to the clique, Bandit! Puttkammer promises a “very cool development for future stories” with the new addition to the litter.
Hero Cats of Stellar City Volume Two is currently available for pre-order via Diamond Previews (Order Code #JUN150861). Issue Seven (JUN150860) of Hero Cats is also currently available for pre-order in the June Previews.
Wednesdays are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in! Below are ten suggestions of comics, graphic novels, or trade paperbacks you should spend some extra time checking out and think about picking up.
Pick of the Week: Bob’s Burgers #1 (Dynamite) – The amazing television show comes to comics. Hopefully the humor translates well. The television is an underrated gem, and I expect the comic to be as well. I love the television show, so can’t wait to read this.
Black Science #8 (Image) – Fun action with every issue. I love this series. One of the best new releases this year.
Evil Empire #4 (BOOM! Studios) – Most series show the evil government after they come into power, this is how it gets to that point. With the world spinning around right now, this series feels eerily real.
Genius #4, Genius #5 (Top Cow Productions) – A beyond relevant comic that asks what happens if the world’s greatest tactical mind decided to use that to unify gangs and take on the establishment.
Hero Cats #1 (Action Lab Entertainment) – A new all-ages series from Action Lab which excels at those releases!
Letter 44 #9 (Oni Press) – An amazing mix of sci-fi and politics. Writer Charles Soule looks at what might really happen if we detected an alien presence in deep space.
POP #1 (Dark Horse) – What if the world’s pop stars and celebrities were literally products, grown by the world’s wealthiest (and most depraved) minds—and one of them escaped? Sounds awesome!
Saga #22 (Image) – One of the best comics out there has shifted its focus a bit in this second part, and it’s still amazing.
Sundowners #1 (Dark Horse) – The new series by Tim Seeley follows a group of heroes where you really question their sanity. I came out of the first issue wondering what was real, and what wasn’t. It has me more than intrigued enough to come back for more.
Wayward #1 (Image) – Jim Zub breaks out of his fantasy niche to follow a young woman’s trip to Japan where she’ll take on various monsters. The first issue is a fun read and the art is fantastic.
CRIMSON SOCIETY #2
Writer(s): Mike Hunau
Artist Name(s): Carlos Trigo
Cover Artist(s): 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 pgs./ Mature Readers/ FC $3.99
EHMM THEORY: EVERYTHING AND SMALL DOSES #2
Writer(s): Brockton McKinney
Artist Name(s): Larkin Ford
Cover Artist(s): 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! Don’t miss this one, folks!
The Free Comic Book Day-featured title continues!
32 pgs./Mature Readers/ FC $3.99
THE F1RST HERO #3
Writer(s): Anthony Ruttgaizer
Artist Name(s): Phillip Sevy (art), Fred C Stresing (letters/colors)
Cover Artist(s): 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 pgs./Teen/ FC $3.99
HERO CATS #2
Writer(s): Kyle Puttkammer
Artist Name(s): Marcus Williams, Ryan Sellers, Omaka Schultz
Cover Artist(s): 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 pgs./ All Ages/ FC $3.99
MIDNIGHT TIGER #4
Writer(s): Ray-Anthony Height
Artist Name(s): Ray-Anthony Height
Cover Artist(s): Ray-Anthony Height
This is it–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 pgs./ All Ages/ FC $3.99
PLANET GIGANTIC #1
Writer(s): Eric Grissom
Artist Name(s): David Halvorson
Cover Artist(s): David Halvorson (reg), Jerry Gaylord (var)
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. Variant cover by Jerry Gaylord, limited to 2,000 copies!
32 pgs./ All Ages/ FC $3.99
SCUM OF THE EARTH #3
Writer(s): Mark Bertolini
Artist Name(s): Rob Croonenborghs
Cover Artist(s): 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 True’s brother. Can the two cosmic siblings work out their issues, or will they unleash universal destruction upon us all?
32 pgs./ Mature Readers/ FC $3.99
SHINOBI:NINJA PRINCESS #3
Writer(s): Martheus Wade
Artist Name(s): Martheus Wade, Marvin Chevealier, Janed Wade
Cover Artist: Johanna Tamminen
Rekishi 歴史(History): When Ninja Master Jubei sees that Shianndrea is upset over the revelation of Kim and Ai’s romantic relationship, he tellsher 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 pgs./ All Ages/ FC $3.99
SOUTHERN DOG #3
Writer(s): Jeremy Holt
Artist Name(s): Alex Diotto
Cover Artist(s): 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? Featuring series covers by red-hot artist Riley Rossmo (Drumhellar)!
32pgs./Mature Readers/ FC $3.99
ZOMBIE TRAMP# 4
Writer(s): Dan Mendoza, Jason Martin
Artist Name(s): TMChu
Cover Artist(s): TMChu
The new 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 “The King” for her right to shamble on down the road, and not be eternally shackled to a rotting bloated man-pig…thankyouverymuch! Features a “risqué” variant cover limited to 2,000 copies!
32pgs./Mature Readers/ FC $3.99(reg) $4.99 (var)
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. Once again a sturdy cage this time with silver bars would be highly recommended for werewolflings are allergic to silver and this will calm him down instantly.
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.
Retail Price: $19.99
VAMPLETS: LILY ROSE SHADOWLYN VAMPYRE BABY 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! At all times have on hand a jar of Poison Black Apple Sauce…unsweetened. This is her favorite treat and should calm her down immediately.
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.
Retail Price: $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 Octavia’s 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.
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.
Retail Price: $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.
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
Retail Price: $19.99
VAMPLETS: THUS UNDEAD PET SOCIETY #1
Writer(s): Gayle Middleton and Dave Dwonch
Artist Name(s): Amada Coronado (p), David Dwonch (i) Bill Blankenship (c)
Cover Artist(s): Amanda Coronado (a), Bill Blankenship (c)
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! Variant cover by Gayle Middleton herself (limited to 1000 copies!).
32 pgs./ All Ages/ FC $3.99 (reg)/ $4.99 (Var)
