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Sell-Outs and New Printing Roundup

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Brett

Here’s some of this week’s announced sell-outs!

Action Lab: Danger Zone

Action Lab has found success with writer Jeremy Holt and artist Alex Diotto‘s Southern Dog. The trade paperback release has been a complete sell out at Toronto’s Silver Snail comics, London’s Orbital comics, Burlington,Vermont’s Earth Prime Comics and Midtown Comics in New York City.

Dark Horse

Dark Horse Comics has announced that Rafael Albuquerque and Mike Johnson’s critically acclaimed EI8HT #1 has sold out at the Diamond level and gone to a second printing. The second printing should hit shelves on March 25.

Review: Southern Dog TPB

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Michael K

Collecting the critically acclaimed 4 issue series Southern Dog, this trade paperback that tells the story of Jasper Dixon, an awkward high school teenager.
Dixon sustains an injury while hunting with his family, and when his infected wolf bite, combined with the hormonal changes of puberty triggers, a disturbing physical transformation he’s forced to confront his deep south upbringing and monsters far worse than what he’s become.

As a forewarning, let me say that I am a sucker for modern stories featuring old monsters, such as werewolves and vampires. So the fact that we’re dealing with that subject matter immediately attracted me to this comic, However, it would be more accurate to say that is a socially conscious story that features werewolves.

Southern Dog, for the most part, is told through the first person perspective of Jasper, via notes that seemed scrawled on notebook paper, which is very fitting. The book really wastes no time getting to the meat of the story, allowing you to get an understanding for the characters as it progresses, instead of any flashbacks and back story. If you’re from the northern parts of the United States, or if you’re not presented with the reality of racism on the daily, then, like me, you may find the stark way it’s presented here as not offensive but truthful, without being preachy or heavy-handed. Make no mistake, racism and its many facets of white anger and aggression are alive and Southern Dog doesn’t hide from that, featuring our hero pitted against his family, his peers, and almost the entire town. Add into that interracial love story, and the resistance Jasper faces from African-Americans for being interested in a girl he simply finds pretty.

The artwork is simplistic, which is not to say simple. It is extremely fitting for the story being told, keeping it grounded in reality. The panels are beautiful and well drawn, the colors showing wonderful contrast at times. I would say the one drawback for me was at first it was a little difficult to tell characters apart, but as the book progressed that quickly ended.

It’s a quick read, but it is obvious how it became so lauded by the critics.

Writer: Jeremy Holt Artist: Alex Diotto Cover Artist: Riley Rossmo
Story: 7.5 Art 7.0 Overall 8.0 Recommendation: Read

Action Lab: Danger Zone provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Preview: Southern Dog TPB

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Brett

SOUTHERN DOG TPB

Writer(s): Jeremy Holt
Artist Name(s): Alex Diotto
Cover Artist(s): Riley Rossmo
128 pgs./FC/ Mature Readers
$14.99 USD

When awkward high school teen Jasper Dixon sustains an injury during a hunting excursion with his family, his infected wolf bite combined with the hormonal changes of puberty triggers a disturbing physical transformation. Now he’s forced to confront his Deep South upbringing and monsters far worse than what he’s become!

Collects the critically acclaimed four issue series and features a cover by Riley Rossmo (Image Comics Drumhellar).

Preview: Southern Dog #4

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Brett

SOUTHERN DOG #4

Writer(s): Jeremy Holt
Artist Name(s): Alex Diotto
Cover Artist(s): Riley Rossmo
32 pgs./ Mature Readers/ FC
$3.99

The growing conflict between the KKK and the elusive beast comes to a head when Jasper attends a party to see Zoe, only to reveal his transformation after getting beat up.

With Jasper’s successful capture, the confrontation falls on Bill when the beast’s identity is finally revealed to the Klan. Featuring series covers by red-hot artist Riley Rossmo (Drumhellar)!

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Brett

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: Bitch Planet #1 (Image Comics) – The highly anticipated women in- prison sci-fi exploitation riff. Think Margaret Atwood meets Inglourious. There’s lots of buzz, and some good word of mouth leading up to this first issue, and I’m happy to say, it lives up to the hype.

Afterlife With Archie #7 (Archie Comics) – It’s been too long since the last issue! One of the best series of the year.

Batgirl #37 (DC Comics) – A change in design, a change in direction, a change in attitude, a whole new series that’s not too late to check out and see what the buzz is about!

Copperhead #4 (Image Comics) – An awesome space western. A comic that’s under the radar, and so good.

Eternal #1 (BOOM! Studios) – If death wasn’t an obstacle, how would that change life? Clones toss things in the air, and this series explores the aftermath. The first issue is not what we expected, and a solid debut.

Lola XOXO #5 (Aspen Comics) – It’s too long between issues! Such a beautiful comic to look at, and the apocalyptic world is a fascinating one to explore. It’s a great comic, that’d also be a fantastic game too!

Southern Bastards #6 (Image Comics) – One of the top comic series of the year. Southern noir at its best.

Southern Dog #4 (Action Lab Entertainment) – A comic dealing with racism in the south? Yes please. Plus werewolves.

Spider-Man and the X-Men #1 (Marvel) – Guess who’s taking over? Well, this should be interesting.

The Valiant #1 (Valiant Entertainment) – Valiant puts out one of the best comic superhero universes out there. This new limited series kicks of their Valiant Next initiative, and is a perfect starting place for folks to check out what they’ve been missing. Hop on the bandwagon now, before it’s too late!

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Brett

Pick of the Week: ODY-C #1 (Image Comics) –
An epic 26 centuries in the making: In the aftermath of a galactic war a hundred years long, Odyssia the Clever Champion and her compatriots begin their longest, strangest trip yet: the one home. A gender-bent eye-popping psychedelic science fiction odyssey begins here. Written by Matt Fraction? Yes please!

Capture Creatures #1 (KaBOOM!/BOOM! Studios) – Hundreds of mysterious creatures pop up and two kids must ~~catch them all~~ figure out the mystery being them. Sound familiar? Yeah, this potentially can go huge.

Critical Hit #3 (Black Mask Studios) – The first two issues have been a very different take on Matt Miners animal activist series of comics. And boy is it good.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes #1 (BOOM! Studios) – Bridging the gap between the first and second film. If you’re a fan of the Planet of the Apes series, this is a must.

The Delinquents #4 (Valiant) – The amazing mini-series wraps up after bringing together Valiant’s Archer & Armstrong and Quantum & Woody. Hobo-tastic!

Letter 44 #12 (Oni Press) – Writer Charles Soule’s mixing of politics and sci-fi has been amazing so far, and we look forward to each issue. It has yet to disappoint.

Pirouette #2 (Black Mask Studios) – The first issue totally caught us off guard. Taking place in a circus, this horror infused title is more about running away from the big top, instead of running away with one.

Rasputin #2 (Image Comics) – The first issue left us mixed, mostly because we had no idea how you build a series from the concept. That said, the first issue was solid in writing and art. We’re intrigued to see where it all goes from here.

Southern Dog #3 (Action Lab: Danger Zone) – A comic dealing with racism in the South with werewolves mixed in. Seems appropriate as far as timing.

Transformers Drift: Empire of Stone #1 (IDW Publishing) – IDW’s Transformers comics have been amazing, and this new series puts the spotlight on one of the most interesting characters.

Preview: Southern Dog #2 (of 4)

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Brett

SOUTHERN DOG #2 (of 4)

Writer(s): Jeremy Holt
Artist Name(s): Alex Diotto
Cover Artist(s): Riley Rossmo
32pgs./FC/Mature Readers
$3.99

After revealing his involvement with the KKK, Jasper’s farther forces him to confront a bully from school through violent tactics. Refusing to participate, Jasper fleas the scene only to succumb to another “episode” as the beast inside of him resurfaces. Unable to fight it, Jasper suddenly finds himself in the middle of his town’s racial war. Featuring series covers by red-hot artist Riley Rossmo (Drumhellar)!

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Brett

Pick of the Week: Memetic #1 (BOOM! Studios) – BOOM! teased us the hypno-sloth, and this week the world gets to see what it’s finally about. Writer James Tynion IV has been rocking it with The Woods, and we can’t wait to see what he does next.

Arkham Manor #1 (DC Comics) – DC Comics has shaken things up with two recent out-of-the-box releases in the revamped Batgirl and Gotham Academy. Can they go 3 for 3 with this one?

Avengers #37 (Marvel) – The jump ahead in time has been fascinating, and there feels like something big is coming. This has been teased for quite some time, and we finally are seeing the master plan pay off for Marvel’s Avengers line of comics.

The Delinquents #3 (Valiant) – Take Archer & Armstrong and have them team up with Quantum & Woody. The result is a hilarious comic that’s beyond fun and entertaining.

Dungeons & Dragons: Legends of Baldurs Gate #1 (IDW Publishing) – Jim Zub tackles a refreshed Dungeons & Dragons. There brand is back and more popular than ever. Looking forward to seeing what Zub does, especially since he’s shown off his fantasy talents with similar titles Skullkickers and Pathfinder.

Letter 44 #11 (Oni Press) – Writer Charles Soule continues to brilliantly mix politics and science fiction. Every issue is fantastic, both entertaining and thought provoking.

Southern Dog #2 (Action Lab Entertainment) – It seems like forever since we read the first issue of this series, and we finally get a chance to read the second. Mix werewolves with the South, and you get an interesting story!

Stumptown Vol. 3 #2 (Oni Press) – We love noir/detective stories, and Greg Rucka‘s Stumptown has never disappointed.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters #1 (IDW Publishing) – Two of our favorite things to come out of the 80s come together!

The Walking Dead #133 (Skybound) – The end of last issue…. nuff said.

Action Lab in December 2014

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Brett

CRIMSON SOCIETY #4

Writer(s): Mike Hunau
Artist Name(s): Carlos Trigo
Cover Artist(s): Carlos Trigo

Jack’s past meets his present, and his recently “upgraded” curse is put to the test as he and his allies are caught on the wrong side of town. When an all-out attack threatens what matters most to Jack, can he rise to the challenge?

32 pgs. / Mature Readers / FC $3.99

EHMM THEORY: EVERYTHING AND SMALL DOSES #3

Writer(s): Brockton McKinney
Artist Name(s): Larkin Ford
Cover Artist(s): Larkin Ford

The conclusion to Everything and Small Doses is here. The final battle with the time-jumping assassin monkey Mister Everything is fought. The discovery of what he was after, and his secret past are revealed. Dominika’s plans to find a portal come to fruition as our heroes, Gabe and Whispers, fight for their very lives!

32 pgs. /Mature Readers / FC $3.99

THE F1RST HERO

Writer(s): Anthony Ruttgaizer
Artist Name(s): Phillip Sevy (art), Fred C Stresing (letters/colors)
Cover Artist(s): Lee Moder

Everyone who manifests superpowers goes insane and becomes a threat to society… except for Jake Roth. When Jake manifests superpowers but somehow keeps his sanity, he must decide whether or not to put himself at risk by using his new abilities to help people or do nothing and save himself while innocent people around him get hurt. From war-torn Afghanistan to the streets of South Philadelphia, it’s an all-out fight for survival for The F1rst Hero!

128 pgs ./Teen / FC $14.99

FIGHT LIKE A GIRL # 2 (of 4)

Writer(s): David Pinckney
Artist Name(s): Soo Lee
Cover Artist(s): Soo Lee

ROUND 2! Amarosa has survived her first trial but the next may be more than she can handle. Amarosa will confront a fear she had lost but has regained in a new fashion as she braves a fight against a colossal robot responsible for the eradication of the human race.

32 pgs. /Teen / FC $3.99

HERALD: LOVECRAFT AND TESLA #1

Writer(s): John Reilly
Artist Name(s): Tom Rogers, Dexter Weeks
Cover Artist(s): Tom Rogers, Colin Dyer (variant cover)

When Nikola Tesla’s fiancée, Amelia Earhart, steals a dangerous prototype engine for a trans-Atlantic flight, Tesla seeks out the interdimensional expertise of HP Lovecraft to save her. Lovecraft, however, has problems of his own as he investigates the identity of Cthulhu’s Herald. Variant cover by Colin Dyer, limited to 1,500 copies!

32 pgs. /Teen / FC $3.99

HEROCATS OF STELLAR CITY #3

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

What does it really take to be a Hero Cat? Find out as Ace leads Cassiopeia through
some long overdue training. Will she survive the journey from civilian to soldier? Action Lab’s newest hit prowls on!

32 pgs. /All Ages / FC $3.99

ITTY BITTY BUNNIES IN RAINBOW PIXIE CANDYLAND TPB

Writer(s): Dean Rankine
Artist Name(s): Dean Rankine
Cover Artist(s): Dean Rankine

Take some time for an adventure to a magical world with two cute bunnies–two foul mouthed, drug using, butt-naked bunnies that go on adorably offensive, insultingly hilarious adventures! Your journey into off color fun begins here, with this mix of Adventure Time and underground comix!

Collects the first three special issues from Dean Rankine’s unhinged cartooning masterwork.

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

PLANET GIGANTIC #3 (of 4)

Writer(s): Eric Grissom
Artist Name(s): David Halvorson, Phil Sloan
Cover Artist(s): David Halvorson

Yuri is confronted by a past foe as Valentina and Lyana square off against a giant
centipede. Also in this issue: Lyana the Seeker journeys to the underwater wreck of a
grand skyship. When she arrives, she soon realizes there is more than treasure buried
there.

32 pgs./ All Ages/ FC $3.99

SHINOBI: NINJA PRINCESS #5 (of 6)

Writer(s): Martheus Wade
Artist Name(s): Martheus Wade (pencils and inks), Gene Faye (Colorist)
Cover Artist: Tressina Bowling

Tesuto: As the fists, feet and swords fly during Shianndrea’s Masters Test, the Azumi Ninja locate the Toshigawa stronghold and attack. A huge battle ensues and Shianndrea is confronted by the evil Kokoro. With Kim, Gaudient and the rest of the Toshigawa Masters busy defending the stronghold, it’s up to Hamasuke and Shianndrea to defend themselves against the leader of the Azumi Ninja.

32 pgs./ All Ages/ FC $3.99

HOLY F*CK #1

Writer(s): Nick Marino
Artist Name(s): Daniel Arruda Massa
Cover Artist(s): Daniel Arruda Massa (regular and limited variant covers)

Why is a nun barging into a seedy Tokyo karaoke bar in the middle of the night to find a sleazy naked man smoking meth? Because that man is Jesus, and Sister Maria needs him to help her and Satan stop humanity’s mythological gods from f*cking up the Earth. Includes two limited variant covers limited to 1,500 copies each, and ask your local retailer if they will be offering one of our limited edition store exclusive mythological god covers.

32pgs. /Mature Readers / FC $3.99

SOUTHERN DOG TPB

Writer(s): Jeremy Holt
Artist Name(s): Alex Diotto
Cover Artist(s): Riley Rossmo

Collects the critically acclaimed four issue series and features a cover by Riley Rossmo (Image Comics Drumhellar).

32pgs./ Mature Readers / FC $3.99

ZOMBIE TRAMP# 6

Writer(s): Dan Mendoza, Jason Martin
Artist Name(s): TBA
Cover Artist(s): TMChu, Dan Mendoza (limited variant)
Risque variant cover (limited to 2000): TMChu
Artist variant cover (limited to 1500): Dan Mendoza

When you’re the street walking dead, you never know what kind of situations you may find yourself in from town to town. This time Zombie Tramp may regret her choice of locals as she’s drawn into an underground fight club. Grab your spurs, it’s time for a honky-tonk beat down! Features a variant cover by Dan Mendoza (limited to 1500 copies) and a risqué variant cover (limited to 2000 copies).

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

Action Lab Entertainment in November 2014

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Brett

CRIMSON SOCIETY #3

Writer(s): Mike Hunau
Artist Name(s): Carlos Trigo
Cover Artist(s): Carlos Trigo

Jack’s past meets his present, and his recently “upgraded” Werewolf curse is put to the test. When an all-out zombie attack threatens not just Jack, but his human girlfriend and new vampire ally, can he wield the mysterious Constantine Technology to save those that matter most to him?

32 pgs./ Mature Readers/ FC $3.99

DRYSPELL #4

Writer(s): Ken Krekeler
Artist Name(s): Ken Krekeler
Cover Artist(s): Ken Krekeler

Everything has gone to crap. One week ago, Tom Ferris worked in an office. Today, two of his costumed team members are dead, the bank job has failed, and he finds himself racing toward the last person in the city who can help him. But the Black Baron still has a few secrets left hidden… and the time has come to show them off. The conclusion has come. The Dry Spell is over. And the city will never forget him again.

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

Everyone’s favorite assassin monkey Mister Everything’s shrouded history begins to unravel as Mindwolf fights for her right to party…and stay alive! PLUS: Aaron and crew are captured and interrogated at the hands of unknown enemies! PLUS, PLUS: Death–horrible, tear-inducing death–awaits in a shocking scene so shocking it shocked us!

The Free Comic Book Day-featured title continues!

32 pgs./Mature Readers/ FC $3.99

THE F1RST HERO #4

Writer(s): Anthony Ruttgaizer
Artist Name(s): Phillip Sevy (art), Fred C Stresing (letters/colors)
Cover Artist(s): Lee Moder

The streets of Philadelphia have been turned into a war zone with Jake Roth standing at ground zero. All Jake wants now is to get home in one piece. But how will the extrahumans who saved him from being captured by the authorities react if he rejects an offer to join their insanity-fuelled revolution? The climatic final issue of Volume 1 of The F1rst Hero is here!

32 pgs./Teen/ FC $3.99

FIGHT LIKE A GIRL # 1(of 4)

Writer(s): David Pinckney
Artist Name(s): Soo Lee
Cover Artist(s): Soo Lee

Standing before a jury of nine gods, Amarosa pleads for a chance to risk her life and gain entry to the Wishing Well where she will attempt to fight her way through and survive nine trials to claim her prize: a single wish that will save her terminally-ill brother. Another Action Lab hit in the making!

32 pgs./Teen/ FC $3.99

ITTY BITTY BUNNIES IN RAINBOW PIXIE CANDYLAND: COCK FIGHT

Writer(s): Dean Rankine
Artist Name(s): Dean Rankine
Cover Artist(s): Dean Rankine

The bunnies are back! And when Phil and Tyrone stumble into a post-apocalyptic illegal cock-fighting ring they will need all the drug-fueled stupid they can muster to survive their latest off-color adventure! In the grand tradition of excessive Hollywood schlock comes… Itty Bitty Bunnies in Rainbow Pixie Candy Land : COCK FIGHT! Also available in a limited “movie poster” variant cover, limited to 2,000 copies.

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

JACK HAMMER: USURPER #2( of 2)

Writer(s): Brandon Barrows
Artist Name(s): Ionic
Cover Artist(s): Ionic

Betrayed, bloody and mad as hell, it’s Jack’s turn to go on the hunt, sucking chest wound or no. But Jack hasn’t even met the man called Usurper face-to-face and he’s already fighting for his life. With both Jack and Ramona’s lives on the line, who’ll go down for the count?

32 pgs./ All Ages/ FC $3.99

MIDNIGHT TIGER TPB

Writer(s): Ray-Anthony Height
Artist Name(s): Ray-Anthony Height
Cover Artist(s): Ray-Anthony Height

Young Gavin Shaw is granted the power to do what local law enforcement and the superhero community cannot–save his city from itself. As Midnight Tiger (because he can only patrol the city after midnight), Gavin begins his assault on the gangs and drug dealers running the streets of Apollo Bay an eventually ends up expanding his world in ways he never imagined.

128 pgs./ All Ages/ FC $14.99

PLANET GIGANTIC #2

Writer(s): Eric Grissom
Artist Name(s): David Halvorson, Will Perkins
Cover Artist(s): David Halvorson (reg), Jerry Gaylord (var)

When Queen Neva takes Yuri and Valentina prisoner, she puts them to work in the infamous Blood Mines of Woodmere. Meanwhile, Neva and her dark sorcerer Narog devise a plot to steal their power. Also in this issue: A steadfast messenger must carry the fate of the war across an unforgiving landscape!

32 pgs./ All Ages/ FC $3.99

SCUM OF THE EARTH TPB

Writer(s): Mark Bertolini
Artist Name(s): Rob Croonenborghs
Cover Artist(s): Rob Croonenborghs

Meet Laura and True – two bourbon-toasted gunslingers caught between hardcore scores and soul depraved rehab! Dirty, violent and simple, or so it seems… the pair’s desert road trip of carnage and courtship may just take a cosmic turn when a mysterious figure begins to tail them on their explosive journey.
Collects the entire explosive 3 issue grindhouse series.

96 pgs./ Mature Readers/ FC $11.99

SHINOBI:NINJA PRINCESS #4

Writer(s): Martheus Wade
Artist Name(s): Martheus Wade, Janed Wade
Cover Artist: Johanna Tamminen

Oni 鬼 (Demon): After the escape of Shianndrea and her team in New Tokyo, the Oni sets his sights on the southern security outpost of the Toshigawa Clan. Master Gaudient chooses a team to assist their fellow ninja but orders Ai and Shianndrea to stay behind. The girls make the risky decision to join the battle anyway. Meanwhile, Hamasuke’s anger from being “overshadowed” could prove to be the downfall of the Toshigawa Clan.

32 pgs./ All Ages/ FC $3.99

SOUTHERN DOG #4

Writer(s): Jeremy Holt
Artist Name(s): Alex Diotto
Cover Artist(s): Riley Rossmo

The growing conflict between the KKK and the elusive beast comes to a head when Jasper attends a party to see Zoe, only to reveal his transformation after getting beat up. With Jasper’s successful capture, the confrontation falls on Bill when the beast’s identity is finally revealed to the Klan. Featuring series covers by red-hot artist Riley Rossmo (Drumhellar)!

32pgs./Mature Readers/ FC $3.99

ZOMBIE TRAMP# 5

Writer(s): Dan Mendoza, Jason Martin
Artist Name(s): Dennis Budd
Cover Artist(s): Dennis Budd, TMChu/Dan Mendoza

Janey, our titular Zombie Tramp, is back on the road. When a simple pit stop at a desert biker bar attracts unwanted attention, she quickly finds herself tested yet again… by a monster more powerful then her?! Supernatural bar fighting, and blacktop dueling in a bikini and leather gear – it’s just another day for Zombie Tramp. Includes a variant cover (limited to 1,500 copies) and a risqué variant, limited to 2,000 copies, by Dennis Budd!

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

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