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Is Mia Goodwin's Tomboy The Next Spider-Gwen Or Batgirl?

Published Thu, 20 Aug 2015 11:30:45 -0500

That's what they're pitching…

Coming from Action Lab Entertainment in November, we have the launch of Actionverse #0, the indie action crossover comic, featuring Molly Danger, Midnight Tiger, Stray and Hyena – for starters, from Vito Delsante, Ray-Anthony Height, Jamal Igle, Sean Izaakse, Ray-Anthony Height and Sean Izaakse. There's also the debut of Just Another Sheep #1 by Mat Heagerty and JD Faith with a sixties teenager on a road trip to discover where his superpowers come from.

Tomboy

But all eyes are on the launch of Tomboy #1 by Eisner-nominated Mia Goodwin tells a tale of a teenage hockey player turned homicidal vigilante.

Originally announced for 2014 with writer Jon Verall, Mia seems to have taken the book solo and it's now planned for November 2015.

The death of a childhood friend sparks a series of events that lead Addison from teenage field hockey player to a murderer of criminals. There's no lack of targets for her in a city built on corruption, but payback doesn't come for free. Addison's reality begins to blur in the pursuit of vengeance and justice is used as justification to become a monster. The stunning first full comic work from Eisner award nominated creator Mia Goodwin (Princeless), perfect for fans of Batgirl or Spider-Gwen! Features a limited edition variant by Jennifer Ely (Boxtrolls), limited to 2,000 copies.

Here are the publisher's other titles, shipping in November…

ACTIONVERSE #0

(W) Vito Delsante, Ray-Anthony Height, Jamal Igle, Sean Izaakse
(A) Ray-Anthony Height, Sean Izaakse (CA) Various
IT ALL STARTS HERE! Be a part of the largest creator owned crossover that the Publishing world has ever seen. No Publisher has ever dared, let alone successfully brought together the creative minds and properties of over 20 different creators together to create one single and unified Actionverse. Before the main Actionverse story begins, learn about the ties that bind! Molly Danger: pint-sized powerhouse! Midnight Tiger: teen superhero supreme! Stray: the prodigal hero! How are they connected, and how does the villainous Hyena fit in? You do not want to miss this!
REGULAR—FC, 32pgs $3.99
VARIANT—FC, 32pgs $4.99

ARCHON #4
(W) John J. Perez (A) Marco Maccagni, Bobby Hernandez, Angela Fato
(CA) Marco Maccagni
There's something sinister going on beneath the Archon. Compelled by a binding dragon contract, Gareth assumes his guard duties while Alistair finds himself going toe-to-toe with a rival Las Vegas Lord. Meanwhile Cayde and Knight inch their way closer to finally uncovering the truth about Silvermire's Entertainment Empire.
FC, 32pgs (4 of 5) $3.99

AWAKE #2
(W) Susan Beneville (A) Brian Hess (CA) Brian Hess, Erin Humiston
Young Regn and her mentor Operi come face-to-face with Gremon, the physical embodiment of the planet's consciousness and it is not pleased. While Regn tries to calm Gremon, her brother, Picar, gets deeper into trouble on the planet's surface when he crosses paths with a mysterious and beautiful info-agent who may not have Picar's best interests in mind. Variant cover by Erin Humiston, limited to 1,500 copies.
REGULAR—FC, 32pgs $3.99
VARIANT—FC, 32pgs $4.99

CYRUS PERKINS AND THE HAUNTED TAXI CAB #2
(W) Dave Dwonch (A/CA) Anna Lencioni
After the tragic events of last issue, Cyrus Perkins has gone from aimless Taxi Cab Driver to amateur Detective. Teaming with Michael, the ghost boy trapped in his car, Cyrus speeds into mystery, danger, and a conspiracy too twisted for words!
FC, 32pgs $3.99

THE F1RST HERO: FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE #4
(W) Anthony Ruttgaizer (A/CA) Danny Zabbal
If he has any hope of making Cooper Bradshaw pay for his betrayal, Jake must struggle to escape both the Extrahuman Task Force and the Philadelphia mob. Bullets fly and bodies fall as the second story arc comes to a stunning conclusion!
FC, 32pgs (4 of 4) $3.99

HERO CATS #8
(W) Kyle Puttkammer (A/CA) Marcus Williams
The Crow King Saga "City of Dreams" continues. Cassiopeia and her crew has fallen under a spell and can't wake up. What's a cat's worse nightmare? To be human, of course!
FC, 32pgs $3.99

JUST ANOTHER SHEEP #1
(W) Mat Heagerty (A/CA) JD Faith
In 1969 a timid teen sets out on a road trip. His goal? Find out the origins of his bizarre super human abilities. Always the follower, his trip is derailed when he befriends a group of extremist war protesters. Regular and Variant covers by series artist, JD Faith (Virgil)!
REGULAR—FC, 32pgs (1 of 5) $3.99
VARIANT—FC, 32pgs (1 of 5) $4.99

NUTMEG #6
(W) James F. Wright (A/CA) Jackie Crofts
Fall Part 6: "Patty Cakes"—As Poppy and Cassia's criminally delicious brownies spread among Vista Vale schools, they catch the attention of teen detective Ginger and teen journalist Anise. Meanwhile, Poppy's appetite for those same brownies and their mind-bending effects only increases. But how long
FC, 32pgs $3.99

PRINCELESS BOOK 1 DELUXE EDITION HC
(W) Jeremy Whitley
(A) M. Goodwin, Jules Rivera, Quinn Larsen, Kelly Lawrence, Nancy King
(CA) M. Goodwin
The first volume of Princeless as it's never been available before, in a special edition hardcover volume! This edition includes the full first volume written by Jeremy Whitley and illustrated by M Goodwin. Additionally, it includes the Skullkickers crossover written by Jim Zub and illustrated by M Goodwin, as well as the first two Princeless short story collections including work by Jules Rivera, Quinn Larsen, Kelly Lawrence, and Nancy King. Share the Princeless hardcover with the rebellious young princess in your family (even if she's you!)
HC, 7×10, 168pgs, FC $24.99

PRINCELESS: RAVEN, THE PIRATE PRINCESS #5
(W) Jeremy Whitley (A/CA) Rosy Higgins, Ted Brandt
Raven and her crew have set sail and set their sights on revenge. But when the idea of adventure meets up with the reality of a crew full of relative strangers living in close quarters, will the crew pull each other apart before their first real mission? Variant "Join Raven" cover by Rosy and Ted, limited to 1,500 copies!
REGULAR—FC, 32pgs $3.99
VARIANT—FC, 32pgs $4.99

PRINCELESS: RAVEN, THE PIRATE PRINCESS BOOK 1: CAPTAIN RAVEN AND THE ALL-GIRL PIRATE CREW TP
(W) Jeremy Whitley (A/CA) Rosy Higgins, Ted Brandt
Fresh off her adventures in the pages of Princeless, Raven is ready to set out on her quest for revenge against her brothers. They've stolen everything that should be hers, and now she's going to get it back. But first, she needs a crew. Share the laughs, action, and adventure as Raven assembles the fearless crew of awesome ladies who will help her get her revenge.
SC, 7×10, 128pgs, FC $14.99

Danger Zone

HOLY F*CKED #3
(W) Nick Marino (A/CA) Daniel Arruda Massa
Hercules is driving a van full of explosives with Jesus tied up in the back. But he's in for one hell of a ride because the New Apostles are out to stop him! Will Cosmic Moses, the Secret Pope, Mother 2resa, and the Holy Spirit halt Herc before he blows Jesus to kingdom come? Plus… can Maria get Satan to the hospital on time?
MATURE THEMES
FC, 32pgs (3 of 4) $3.99

TOMBOY #1
(W/A) Mia Goodwin (CA) Mia Goodwin, Jennifer Ely
The death of a childhood friend sparks a series of events that lead Addison from teenage field hockey player to a murderer of criminals. There's no lack of targets for her in a city built on corruption, but payback doesn't come for free. Addison's reality begins to blur in the pursuit of vengeance and justice is used as justification to become a monster. The stunning first full comic work from Eisner award nominated creator Mia Goodwin (Princeless), perfect for fans of Batgirl or Spider-Gwen! Features a limited edition variant by Jennifer Ely (Boxtrolls), limited to 2,000 copies.
MATURE THEMES
REGULAR—FC, 32pgs $3.99
VARIANT—FC, 32pgs $4.99

ZOMBIE TRAMP #17
(W) Dan Mendoza (A) Victoria Harris (CA) TMChu, Dan Mendoza, Ryan Kinnaird
Janey witnesses a teenage goth geek girl tortured and murdered by four trendy mall rats. Not her problem. But when she realizes the murderous click are using blinged-out iTablets to cast Necro-spells, she can't let it slide. Follow this exciting story arc as Zombie Tramp returns to high school, Jumpstreet style, to solve the mystery of the iWitches! Features a variant cover by series creator Dan Mendoza, a risqué variant cover, and an artist showcase variant (limited to 1500) and risque (limited to 2000) by Ryan Kinnaird (Empowered).
MATURE THEMES
REGULAR—FC, 32pgs $3.99
RISQUE VARIANT—FC, 32pgs $4.99
MENDOZA VARIANT—FC, 32pgs $4.99
KINNAIRD COVER—FC, 32pgs $4.99
KINNAIRD RISQUE COVER—FC, 32pgs $4.99

TRANCERS #2
(W) Justin Gray, Jimmy Palmiotti (A/CA) Marcelo Salaza
Trooper Jack Deth has been sent back in time to the year 1985 to hunt down the man that killed his wife, but he quickly finds himself on the wrong side of the law. Wanted for a murder he didn't commit, Jack is thrown into a jail full of zombified trancers ready to tear him apart piece by piece. His only hope is in the hands of his future wife Lena. Features a movie poster variant, limited to 2,000 copies.
MATURE THEMES
FC, 32pgs (2 of 3) $3.99

PUPPET MASTER #9
(W) Shawn Gabborin (A) Antonio Ontiveros
(CA) Antonio Ontiveros, Daniel Morales Olvera
With the Puppets by his side, Anthony returns to the Bouldeston Institute intent on ending Camille's reign of terror. Can they stop her before she takes another life? Meanwhile, the Puppets owe a debt to Anapa, and his Followers have come to collect. The first of the Seven Tasks is ready, and Leech Woman must answer the call. Sketch Variant Cover by Antonio Ontiveros, Variant Cover by Glenn Lumsden (both limited to 2,000 copies).
MATURE THEMES
REGULAR—FC, 32pgs $3.99
SKETCH VARIANT—FC, 32pgs $4.99
LUMSDEN VARIANT—FC, 32pgs $4.99

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