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The Vamplets Return in Time for Halloween in Action Lab September 2018 Solicits
Action Lab has a brand-new Vamplets, a new Nutmeg — and a tonne of covers for Dollface. More covers for Dollface than comics they are publishing… but we start with Athena.
ATHENA VOLTAIRE 2018 ONGOING #7 CVR A BRYANT
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(W) Steve Bryant (A) Yusuf Idris (CA) Steve Bryant
"Athena Voltaire and The Golden Dawn," part three. What lurks in the Ghost Caves? Athena and company chase the Nazis to Nepal and possibly to the secrets of Da Vinci's lost codex! But will those secrets cost them their lives? Homage variant cover by Steve Bryant and Jason Millet.
In Shops: Sep 26, 2018
SRP: $3.99
ATHENA VOLTAIRE 2018 ONGOING #7 CVR B MILLET
BRIGANDS TP VOL 02 RUIN OF THIEVES
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(W) Ram V. (A) Rosh (A/CA) Sumit Kumar
Our Brigands taken off death-row have reached a foreign land to steal The Myros Pendulum. An act of necessity will spark a war and in the rasping sands of Rhool, pursued by fatal ambitions, our heroes must overcome their pasts and their mistrust of each other if they are to make it out alive. But, betrayal and unforeseen ends lie in wait around the corner, for the prize they seek may very well be The Ruin of Thieves.
In Shops: Sep 26, 2018
SRP: $14.99
HELM TP VOL 01 HARBINGER
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(W) Jehanzeb Hasan (A) Miguel Angel Reyes (A/CA) Mauricio Caballero
It is an age of steamworks and sorcery, magick and machinery, rancor and revolution. Helm is an Eisner-nominated comic series set in an ancient fantasy world that has undergone an industrial revolution in the past 300 years. Racism and riots run rampant, "magick-makers" are mercilessly hunted, the elves have all but been eradicated, and rumors of rebellion stir amongst the half-breeds and downtrodden peoples of the Commonwealth. Pursued by the merciless Legion, the mysterious witch Luna Lumere seeks out Eldrick Spellsong, Jr., a college dropout who unknowingly holds the key to unlocking an age-old secret. Together, along with a sundry gang of adventurers, villains, and scoundrels, they will traverse the dark and dangerous world of Helm, in search of the legendary Bastard King, and rouse him from his slumber.
In Shops: Sep 26, 2018
SRP: $14.99
MIDNIGHT TIGER STRONGER #2
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(W) Ray-Anthony Heights, Vito Delsante (A/CA) Eric Van Elslande
As Gavin reels from Lionsblood's last act, the Cutter Brothers begin their hunt for the strongest that Apollo Bay has to offer. And their next recruit is Midnight Tiger!
In Shops: Sep 26, 2018
SRP: $3.99
NUTMEG FALL ED HC
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(W) James F. Wright (A) Josh Eckert (A/CA) Jackie Crofts
It's here and it's sweet! The Nutmeg: Fall hardcover edition collects issues #1-6 of the coming-of-age culinary crime series in a single gorgeous volume. Witness Poppy and Cassia's emerging friendship and criminal scheming as they build their illicit brownie empire in an attempt to take down rival Saffron and her Lady Rangers. Includes the extremely rare Halloween short story!
In Shops: Sep 26, 2018
SRP: $19.99
PRINCELESS RAVEN YEAR 2 #12
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(W) Jeremy Whitley (A) Xenia Pamfil, Christine Hipp (CA) Sorah Suhng, Kate Flash
The crew is split up, the castle is crumbling around them, and soon they may not be able to get out at all. Everything is falling down around them, but that won't deter Raven – vengeance will be hers! Meanwhile Ximena tries to keep her team alive and Katie's team is the only chance anyone has for making it off of this island. And Sunshine makes a choice which could change everything about her future.
In Shops: Sep 26, 2018
SRP: $3.99
VAMPLETS BEWARE BITMARES ONE SHOT CVR A CORONADO
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(W) Gayle Middleton (A) Penelope Gaylord (A/CA) Amanda Coronado
Vamplets have always been obsessed with their pets, but now a new threat has arisen! Someone is releasing Bitemares all over Gloomvania, causing chaos in their wake. Who will be able to stop them, and what secret connection do they have to Cinder the Vampyre Kitten?
In Shops: Sep 26, 2018
SRP: $3.99
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THE GHOST THE OWL HC
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(W) Franco (A/CA) Sara Richard
On a cool evening on the swamp, a figure appears dancing across the water. A human figure, but far from a human form. A Ghost, a young girl spirit that seems to have lost its way. A good Samaritan owl decides to help against the wishes of his animal brethren. What mysteries does the ghost girl hold the secrets to and what will happen when she and the owl unlock them together?  Will they find out what happened to her? Will she find her way to where she needs to be? What will happen to the animals in the swamp and surrounding forest? An adventure with the most unlikely of pairs, The Ghost, the Owl.
In Shops: Aug 22, 2018
SRP: $9.99
MILITEDDY #0
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(W) Murray Malachy, Vito Delsante (A/CA) Louis Pecci, Bill Blankenship
Promo comic to support literacy in schools.
In Shops: Sep 26, 2018
SRP: PI
ABERRANT #4 CVR A LEON DIAS
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(W) Rylend Grant (A/CA) Davi Leon Dias
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.
In Shops: Sep 26, 2018
SRP: $3.99
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BLACK BETTY #8 CVR A DANTAS
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(W) Shawn Gabborin (A/CA) Rafael Dantas
It's time for Betty to take out a siren! But can she avoid the siren's song long enough to do it?
In Shops: Sep 26, 2018
SRP: $4.99
BLACK BETTY #8 CVR B DANTAS RISQUE
BLACK BETTY #8 CVR C GRACE
BLACK BETTY #8 CVR D GRACE RISQUE
BLACK BETTY #8 CVR E MCKAY
BLACK BETTY #8 CVR F MCKAY RISQUE
DOLLFACE TP VOL 05
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(W) Dan Mendoza, Bryan Seaton (A) Marco Maccagni (CA) Dan Mendoza
The ball jointed witch hunter DollFace and her ghostly pal Ivan are battling a witch for a magical crystal. This volume of the best-selling Action Lab title collects issues #17-20.
In Shops: Sep 12, 2018
SRP: $14.99
DOLLFACE #20 CVR A MACCAGNI
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(W) Nicole D'Andria, Bryan Seaton (A/CA) Marco Maccagni
Lila's hunt for Melora's witch coven continues, The Horned Prince makes Lila a tempting offer that can release her family, will the love of her family and revenge against the witches cause Lila to take him up on it? Can Lila defeat Melora without his help? What does it all mean for the two friends that have stood beside her this whole time? Don't miss this action packed issue with 4 special Mendoza "Real Girl" covers (randomly distributed) reviling some of Lila's favorite TV shows. Be sure to collect them all!
In Shops: Sep 26, 2018
SRP: $4.99
DOLLFACE #20 CVR B MACCAGNI RISQUE
DOLLFACE #20 CVR C GRANSAULL PIN UP
DOLLFACE #20 CVR D GRANSAULL PIN UP RISQUE
DOLLFACE #20 CVR E MENDOZA REAL GIRL TV 1
DOLLFACE #20 CVR F MENDOZA REAL GIRL TV 2
DOLLFACE #20 CVR G MENDOZA REAL GIRL TV 3
DOLLFACE #20 CVR H MENDOZA REAL GIRL TV 4
DOLLFACE #20 CVR I MENDOZA REAL GIRL RISQUE TV 1
DOLLFACE #20 CVR J MENDOZA REAL GIRL RISQUE TV 2
DOLLFACE #20 CVR K MENDOZA REAL GIRL RISQUE TV 3
DOLLFACE #20 CVR L MENDOZA REAL GIRL RISQUE TV 4
DOUBLE JUMPERS FULL CIRCLE JERKS #2 (OF 4) CVR A RIOS
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(W) Dave Dwonch (A/CA) Sergio Rios
While Jason and the other programmers fall prey to the most unlikely villain in their videogame, Dungeon Lords 2, Danielle faces a villain of her own in the real world – her father, the creator of the original Dungeon Lords. Plus, the fate of Pilfer revealed!
In Shops: Sep 26, 2018
SRP: $3.99
DOUBLE JUMPERS FULL CIRCLE JERKS #2 (OF 4) CVR B LOGAN
GUNCATS #2
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(W) Samantha Wallschlaeger (A/CA) Joge Rosa Rantila
Cass and Iola have been hired by a rich exotic creature dealer to bag one of the most dangerous beasts in the galaxy: the bulgor. But when they track the creature down on its homeworld, they run headlong into a fight they weren't expecting-and make a new friend along the way. Can the guncats save their little buddy before every beasthunter in the galaxy tracks them down?
In Shops: Sep 26, 2018
SRP: $3.99
VAMPBLADE SEASON 3 #7 CVR A COSTA
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(W) Jason Martin (A/CA) Marcello Costa
As the two Vampblade's try to work together to get the classic Katie we all know and love back to her home dimension, they must battle previously defeated foes. But things might not play out the way they expect the second time around! Features 3 regular and risqué variants, including two covers from Dan Mendoza (Zombie Tramp, DollFace)!
In Shops: Sep 26, 2018
SRP: $4.99
VAMPBLADE SEASON 3 #7 CVR B COSTA RISQUE
VAMPBLADE SEASON 3 #7 CVR C SALCEDO
VAMPBLADE SEASON 3 #7 CVR D SALCEDO RISQUE
VAMPBLADE SEASON 3 #7 CVR E MENDOZA
VAMPBLADE SEASON 3 #7 CVR F MENDOZA RISQUE
ZOMBIE TRAMP ONGOING #52 CVR A CELOR
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(W) Dan Mendoza (A) Marco Maccagni (CA) Celor
With Janey gone, do the remaining Danger Dolls – Vampblade, DollFace, and Black Betty – actually feel some remorse? Features 3 regular and risqué variants, including two covers from series creator Dan Mendoza (DollFace)!
In Shops: Sep 26, 2018
SRP: $4.99
ZOMBIE TRAMP ONGOING #52 CVR B CELOR RISQUE
ZOMBIE TRAMP ONGOING #52 CVR C OJEDA
ZOMBIE TRAMP ONGOING #52 CVR D OJEDA RISQUE
ZOMBIE TRAMP ONGOING #52 CVR E MENDOZA
ZOMBIE TRAMP ONGOING #52 CVR F MENDOZA RISQUE