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Baltimore Comic Con 2019: Action Lap Reveals Exclusives

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

Action Lab Entertainment will be at Baltimore Comic-Con booth #2107. Several titles that have been nominated for Ringo Awards will be at the show, including Aberrant, Jupiter Jet, and The Ghost, The Owl! They’ll also have several Baltimore Comic-Con exclusive variants (seen below), along with other offerings for both all-age fans and mature readers.

Numerous Action Lab creators will be at Baltimore Comic-Con. See Bryan Seaton (Miraculous, DollFace), Rylend Grant (Aberrant, Banjax), David Pepose (Spencer & Locke, Going to the Chapel), Katie Cook (Gronk), Cullen Bunn (Subspecies), Vito Delsante (Stray, Action Lab: Dog of Wonder), Jamal Igle (Molly Danger, Venture), Sean Izaakse (Actionverse Featuring Stray), Nate Lovett (Actionverse), Bill McKay (Danger Doll Universe Cover Artist) and Sorah Suhng (Raven the Pirate Princess Cover Artist, Zombie Tramp Cover Artist).

Rylend Grant, who’s been nominated for best writer (Aberrant, Banjax) and best single issue (Aberrant #4) by the Ringo Awards, will be hosting the panel “Publishing Your First Comic”. He’ll be joined by David Pepose and several other amazing panelists to talk about how they developed their comic book ideas and found publishing success! That will be on Sunday from 1:30-2:30 in Room 343-344.

So stop by Action Lab booth #2107 on October 18, 19 & 20, 2019 at Baltimore Comic-Con!

ABERRANT #4

Writer(s): Rylend Grant
Artist Name(s): Davi Leon Dias (Artist), Iwan Joko Triyono (Colorist), HdE (Letterer)
Cover Artist(s): Davi Leon Dias (Artist), Iwan Joko Triyono (Colorist)

CHAPTER 4: I BELIEVE I CAN FLY. Global political hell breaks loose when Russia’s Bond villain of a President cavalierly announces that he is pressing into service the world’s first aberrant military unit. In a desperate attempt to restore order, Article 13’s mole inside NORCO makes a truly audacious move. Featuring the music of R&B superstar R. Kelly.

32 pgs./ M / FC $3.99

BANJAX #1

Writer(s): Rylend Grant
Artist Name(s): Fábio Alves (Artist), Edson Ferreira (Colorist), HdE (Letterer)
Cover Artist(s): Fábio Alves (Artist), Edson Ferreira (Colorist)

CHAPTER 1: THE CURE. A wholly original and delightfully twisted deconstruction of the superhero genre by Hollywood screenwriter/Aberrant-scribe Rylend Grant. Liard Mason, a disgraced former superhero, is diagnosed with terminal cancer, brought on by years of using his powers. Defending what he has deemed an ungrateful and ultimately unworthy city is literally killing him. With just months to live and a legacy hanging in the balance, Mason launches a violent and misguided Death Wish-like campaign to purge the city of supervillains before he dies.

32 pgs./ M / FC $3.99

ZOMBIE TRAMP #64

Writer(s):Vince Hernandez
Artist Name(s): Marco Maccagni
Cover Artist(s): Sorah Suhng

As she battles forces from all sides looking to claim, kidnap or kill her, Angel Lynch discovers that the key to her salvation is buried deep in her own past and psyche—as the events that led to her ending up in Russia reveal the path to salvation! The “Sex Clubs and Rock and Roll” story arc ends here!

24 pgs./ M / FC $4.99

ZOMBIE TRAMP #64 Baltimore Comic Con variant

NYCC 2019: Unearth #1 Gets an Exclusive Variant

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

Cullen Bunn has revealed Unearth #1 is getting a limited edition variant cover for New York Comic Con. The cover is by James Harren and will be released Saturday during the convention at the Image Comics booth.

Unearth is by Bunn, Kyle Strahm, and Baldemar Rivas.

Release Event
11-11:45am
Saturday, Oct 5th 2019
@ the Image Comics Booth
New York Comic Con

NYCC 2019: Marvel Giveaway Variants Revealed

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

Marvel has revealed more exclusive variant giveaways for fans at this year’s New York Comic-Con, starting Thursday, October 3 through Sunday, October 6!

Earlier this month, fans got a glimpse of Marvel’s massive panel lineup, including teasers for exclusive variant giveaways at select Marvel Comics panels. Now fully revealed, fans won’t want to miss these all-star panels with some of their favorite Marvel creators!

Friday at 1:30pm: Marvel: Cup O’ Joe – Attendees will receive an exclusive DAREDEVIL #12 variant cover featuring art never-before-published by Joe Quesada!

Saturday at 2:15pm: MARVEL COMICS: Marvel Fanfare with C.B. Cebulski – Attendees will receive an exclusive ABSOLUTE CARNAGE: MILES MORALES #2 variant cover (previously classified!) by Giuseppe Camuncoli.

ABSOLUTE CARNAGE: MILES MORALES #2 variant cover

Saturday at 5:00pm: MARVEL COMICS: X-MEN – DAWN OF X – Attendees will receive an exclusive POWERS OF X #5 variant cover, featuring a stunning Dawn of X-inspired image by Arthur Adams.

Marvel will also have multiple signings throughout the weekend at the Marvel Booth (#1354) from Marvel Comics, Marvel Games, and Marvel Television for fans to meet some of their favorite stars.

Thursday at 4:00pm – Writers and artists of the bold new Marvel Comics X-Men initiative DAWN OF X will be signing the NYCC 2019 DAWN OF X giveaway poster, as well as special EXCALIBUR, FALLEN ANGELS, NEW MUTANTS, and X-FORCE posters that are exclusively available as part of the signing!

Friday at 11:00am – Don’t miss the Marvel booth INCOMING signing! Catch lead writer Al Ewing and a host of other mighty Marvel contributors including artist Pat Gleason and writers Ed Brisson, Donny Cates, Tini Howard, Greg Pak, and Matthew Rosenberg – who will all be signing an over-sized poster of the cover to INCOMING, the one-shot comic that acts as the closing chapter to Marvel’s 80^th year while propelling the Marvel Universe into the year to come.

Saturday at 3:15pm – Drop by the Marvel booth at 3:15pm for a special MARVEL COMICS #1000 signing with legendary artist and Marvel Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada! While supplies last, Joe will be signing FREE copies of his stunning MARVEL COMICS #1000 wraparound variant, featuring an image of a classic Avengers team line-up facing off against one of their greatest foes, Ultron!

80 Years from Now is 2099, Celebrate with 2099 Variants in November

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

The Marvel Universe is revisiting everyone’s favorite dystopian future this November, and we’re gearing up with these stunning 2099 variants!

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #34 2099 VARIANT by PASQUAL FERRY

AVENGERS #27 2099 VARIANT by NICK BRADSHAW

BLACK CAT #6 2099 VARIANT by PHIL NOTO

BLACK PANTHER & THE AGENTS OF WAKANDA 2099 VARIANT by ROCK-HE KIM

CAPTAIN AMERICA #16 2099 VARIANT by JUNGGEUN YOON

DAREDEVIL #13 2099 VARIANT by DECLAN SHALVEY

EXCALIBUR #2 2099 VARIANT by MIKE MCKONE

FANTASTIC FOUR #16 2099 VARIANT by GREG LAND

GHOST-SPIDER #4 2099 VARIANT by BENGAL

IMMORTAL HULK #27 2099 VARIANT by TOM RANEY

LOKI #5 2099 VARIANT by TODD NAUCK

SPIDER-MAN #3 2099 VARIANT by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI

VALKYRIE: JANE FOSTER #5 2099 VARIANT by PAUL RENAUD

VENOM #20 2099 VARIANT by KHOI PHAM

X-MEN #2 2099 VARIANT by RON LIM

The X-Men Head to Venom Island in New Variants

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

In anticipation of VENOM ISLAND arriving in December, set your sights on these variant covers featuring the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, and Captain Marvel battling their way through the symbiote-infested island.

X-MEN #3 VENOM ISLAND VARIANT by MIKE MCKONE

EXCALIBUR #3 VENOM ISLAND VARIANT by KOI PHAM

EXCALIBUR #4 VENOM ISLAND VARIANT by KAEL NGU

FANTASTIC FOUR #17 VENOM ISLAND VARIANT by CARLOS GOMEZ

CAPTAIN MARVEL #13 VENOM ISLAND VARIANT by JOSHUA CASSARA

And be on the lookout for these other Venom Island variant covers in December featuring more of your favorite Marvel heroes!

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #36 by DECLAN SHALVEY
BLACK CAT #7 by OTTO SCHMIDT
MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN# 13 by EDWARD PETROVICH
VALKYRIE: JANE FOSTER 6 by ANNA RUD

Vault Comics Announces Money Shot #1 Black Bag Variants

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Graphic Policy Team

Vault has announced two new Black Bag variants for Money Shot #1, each containing hilariously sexy covers designed for readers aged 18+. The first Black Bag variant is drawn by series writer and co-creator Tim Seeley, and the second is drawn by Mirka Andolfo.

The two Black Bag covers will ship, as the name suggests, in a specially designed black poly-bag that obscures the 18+ art contained within. Both Black Bag covers will ship on October 23, 2019, the same day as the regular Money Shot #1 covers. The special covers contained within the black polybag will be a surprise not be revealed until the day of release.

The Black Bag covers can be ordered using the following Diamond Order Codes:

Mirka Andolfo (Cover C): JUL198907
Tim Seeley (Cover D): JUL198907

Money Shot is set in the near future, where space travel is ludicrously expensive and largely ignored. Enter Christine Ocampos, inventor of the Star Shot teleportation device. Her big idea: She’ll travel to new worlds, engage-intimately-with local aliens, and film her exploits for a jaded earth populace trying to find something new on the internet. Now, Chris and her merry band of scientist-cum-pornstars explore the universe, each other, and the complexities of sex in Money Shot! A story about scientists having sex with aliens for the glory of mankind-and money.

Money Shot is written by Tim Seeley, co-scripted by Sarah Beattie, drawn by Rebekah Isaacs, colored by Kurt Michael Russell, lettered by Crank!, and designed by Tim Daniel.

Money Shot #1 hits store shelves on October 23, 2019.

Christian Ward’s Cover to Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance #1 is Revealed

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Graphic Policy Team

BOOM! Studios has revealed a first look at the brand new Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance #1 variant cover art by Eisner Award-winning artist and illustrator Christian Ward, featuring the power-hungry and malevolent Skeksis, The Scientist, who first appeared in The Dark Crystal film and will appear in The Jim Henson Company’s new Netflix series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.

The first issue in the new 12-issue comic book series, available in September 2019, introduces an explosive story leading up to the events of The Jim Henson Company’s new Netflix series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. Writer Nicole Andelfinger and artist Matias Basla delve into the secret history of the world of Thra and its inhabitants before the Age of Resistance.

Meet Maudra Vala of the Stonewood Clan, mother of young rebel Maudra Fara, and a Gelfling leader trying to save her people from complete destruction. The terrifying Arathim, giant spiders and the Gelflings sworn enemies, have swarmed the land, wreaking destruction and chaos everywhere between Gelfling clans and Arathim as they battle for dominance over the forests and caves of Thra. Maudra Vala sends her greatest warrior, Ordon, to the Tomb of Relics to retrieve a mythical weapon that could be the key to winning the war. But the path to the legendary relic is riddled with secret traps and hidden dangers. Will even Ordon, greatest of Gelfling warriors, be able to make his way alone to the Stonewood clan’s last hope for survival?

Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance #1 also features a main cover by illustrator Mona Finden and a variant connecting cover by artists Kelly & Nichole Matthews. It comes to shelves September 25, 2019.

Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance #1 Christian Ward Cover

Miles Morales Gets a Spider-Verse Previews Exclusive Funko Pop!

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Graphic Policy Team

Miles Morales, the beloved hero from Marvel’s animated hit, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, gets a fresh, new look with Funko’s PREVIEWS Exclusive Pop! Marvel: Into the Spiderverse Casual Miles Morales Vinyl Figure.

Marvel’s teenage super hero swings into action from the Oscar-winning movie Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse in his casual outfit! Dressed in his signature hoodie and sneakers over his costume, Miles is ready to swing through the city with style. This PREVIEWS Exclusive Miles Morales Pop! Figure measures about 3-3/4” tall and comes in a window box for display.

Additionally, as the second PREVIEWS Exclusive Funko Pop! to feature a comic incentive, for every six pieces ordered through September 16, retailers will receive an exclusive Marvel Comics variant edition: Miles Morales Spider-Man #9 Funko Variant. Comic Shop customers and Funko fans interested in purchasing the comic, should check with their local comic shop retailer about the availability of this limited variant cover.

The PREVIEWS Exclusive Marvel: Into the Spiderverse Casual Miles Morales Funko Pop! (JAN199071, SRP $12.99) is now available for pre-order at comic shops, with an expected release date of November 27, 2019.

PREVIEWS Exclusive Pop! Marvel Into the Spiderverse Casual Miles Morales Vinyl Figure

Valiant Releases a First Look at the Bloodshot #1 Carbon Fiber Finish Variant Cover

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Graphic Policy Team

Valiant Entertainment has revealed the Bloodshot #1 Carbon Fiber Finish Variant Cover! This stunning cover features artwork by fan-favorite artist Jonboy Meyers. Designed by Valiant’s Director of Design and Production Travis Escarfullery, the Bloodshot #1 Carbon Fiber Finish Variant Cover is truly unlike any other comic cover fans will see!

Retailers can obtain a Bloodshot #1 Carbon Fiber Finish Variant Cover for every qualifying order of 250 copies of Bloodshot #1, an all-new ongoing series by captivating writer Tim Seeley and kinetic artist Brett Booth.

Bloodshot #1 features covers by Declan Shalvey, Dave Johnson, Hannah Templer, and Tim Sale. It comes to shelves September 25.

D23 Gets a Marvel Comics #1000 Variant

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Graphic Policy Team

As the world continues to celebrate Marvel’s 80^th anniversary this summer, Marvel has revealed an exclusive new Marvel Comics #1000 D23 Expo variant cover to honor its birthday on August 31, featuring Mickey Mouse alongside Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, drawn by legendary artist Humberto Ramos with colors by Edgar Delgado!

The limited-edition variant cover will be given away at D23 Expo 2019 to attendees at the Marvel Comics: Marvel 80^th Anniversary panel on Saturday, August 24, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. PT at Stage 28. During the panel, Marvel Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski and Executive Editor Tom Brevoort will take fans through the amazing, incredible, and uncanny history of Marvel Comics, looking back at the history of the Marvel Universe and honoring the iconic characters and timeless stories that have inspired fans all around the world.

Marvel Comics #1000—a massive, oversized, special edition book on sale August 28—will feature the greatest array of luminaries from both classic and current comic books (and beyond!), revealing a long-kept secret of the Marvel Universe and some startling discoveries along the way.

Marvel Comics #1000 D23 Expo variant cover

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