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Action Lab Goes Big

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action labI’ve been a fan of Action Lab‘s digest sized trades, but not all have dug them. Well, the company has announced “no more!” Effective with the brand new Order of Dagonet trade solicited this month, Action Lab is going BIG!  Now when you buy the trade collection of your favorite Action Lab series it will be the same size as the comics you know and love.  And the timing couldn’t be better!

The Order of Dagonet is a more mature fantasy/comedy from Eisner-nominee Jeremy Whitley, the writer of Princeless.  What anybody who has bought the comic knows is that it’s full of beautiful art from Jason Strutz that’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen in a comic book.
Whitley and Strutz create a world in The Order of Dagonet both remarkably familiar and undeniably strange.  A world where the magical faeries of myth stand side by side with the B-list celebrities of modern Britain.  It’s full of all the wonder of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and all the absurdity of Spinal Tap.  And thanks to this change by Action Lab, you’ll have the chance to check out the whole first arc in full-size, the way comic books are meant to be!
If you’re not familiar with the series yet, you’re in for a treat!  As the mythological creatures of Britain return to overrun Parliament, The Globe Theatre, and even the BBC, our only hope is the Order of Dagonet.  This motley crew of celebrity knights will be endowed with the power of Merlin and be our first line of defense against all manner of otherworldly beasts.  Our fate is in the hands of an aging rock star, a Shakespearean actor turned B-movie star, and a writer of popular children’s books.  God save the Queen, because God knows they won’t!

Double Your Fun and Excitement With Princeless: Short Stories for Warrior Women and The Order of Dagonet!

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Princeless: Short Stories for Warrior Women is back for a second issue of great, empowering short stories for readers of all ages. Join Adrienne, Bedelia, Sparky, and all of your other favorites from this award-winning series. Featuring art from breakout indie female illustrators with stories written by Jeremy Whitley, this issue also contains a special sneak preview of Princeless: Volume Two!

And then, Jeremy Whitley and Jason Strutz return to the tale of myth and mystery with The Order of Dagonet #2!

In this issue, The mythological creatures of ancient Britain have returned, and the faerie hoards are on the warpath! Our heroes are finally back on British soil, and things are about to get really weird. Emerald and Tottington have seen the bizarre, but nothing can prepare them for the Emerald Crusade!

This issue is filled with action, mystery and wry humor as the magical world of Great Britain continues to be exposed. You don’t want to miss this!

Princeless: Short Stories for Warrior Women #2 is the second of a two-issue micro-series and is listed in this month’s issue of Previews (Diamond Order Code SEP120738), and is currently available for pre-order at your local comic retailer, and various online comic book vendors.

The Order of Dagonet #2 is also listed in this month’s issue of Previews (Diamond Order Code SEP120737), and is currently available for pre-order at your local comic retailer, or various online comic book vendors as well.

Review – The Order of Dagonet #1

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The Order of Dagonet #1The Order of Dagonet came to me through a friend of mine and some chatting back and forth online.  I have all four issues sitting on my iPad but so far have just made it through the first.  It’s a bit difficult to describe what the series is, but seems to have its roots in D&D and some influences through other fantasy like Arthurian Legend.

The series sees a Britain besieged by mystical creatures who’ve decided to take back the land after some trees are disturbed.  To her Majesty’s protection is a bunch of artists who make up The Order of Dagonet.

The characters are really entertaining with some really funny moments throughout.  The team that’s tasked with saving Britain includes a washed up gay actor, an Ozzy Osbourne like rocker and a writer who might be influenced be a certain one who’s tied to a specific boy wizard.  These three must save their country from mystical creatures.

There’s a great feel to it, as though I’m reading an illustrated Dungeons and Dragons adventure set in modern times.  There’s some fantastic humor throughout the book with a cheeky sense to it.  These mystical creatures are set loose on a modern world and have a lot of fun playing their various roles.

I think my only issue is the reaction to it all.  All hell has broken loose, and I don’t quite get a sense of dread from the people, instead it’s almost as if everyone things it’s a joke going on.  That’s not horrible at all, but it did nag at me a bit as I read it.

If you’re interested in checking out a new independent book or in general are nostalgic for your days chucking dice, definitely check out The Order of Dagonet.

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