Action Lab Entertainment's Releases for 12/24 @ActionLab
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- Published on Sunday, December 21 2014 17:49
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New Releases for the week of December 24th, 2014
FIGHT LIKE A GIRL#2
Writer(s): David Pinckney
Artist Name(s): Soo Lee
Cover Artist(s): Soo Lee
Synopsis: 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.
‘Capture Creatures’ #1 Goes to Second Printing @BoomStudios
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- Published on Friday, December 19 2014 05:58
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Frank & Becky's 'Capture Creatures' #1
Goes to Second Printing
Capture Creatures #1 Second Print Cover by Katy Farina
December 19, 2014 (Los Angeles, Calif.) - KaBOOM!, the all-ages imprint of award-winning publisher BOOM! Studios, is pleased to announce that Capture Creatures #1 from Tiny Kitten Teeth creators Frank Gibson and Becky Dreistadt has sold out at the distributor level. The publisher has rushed to a second printing.
Comic book fans should bear in mind that first printings of Capture Creatures #1 may still be found at the local comic shop nearest you. Not sure where to find your nearest comic retailer? Use comicshoplocator.com or findacomicshop.com to find one!
Based on a yearlong blog challenge and following a successfully funded Kickstarter for an art book and a widely attended gallery showing of Dreistadt’s original painted art, Capture Creatures is a heartwarming story about over one hundred strange creatures that suddenly appear on Earth and the two teens who will do whatever they can to keep them safe and figure out where they came from.
Praise for Capture Creatures #1:
“...Capture Creatures takes the fun of Pokémon and marries it to a story about conservation rather than battle—giving kids not only a world to explore, but a framework for loving that world. I'd definitely recommend it for any member of the all-ages audience.” - CBR
“...an entertaining opening issue that looks like it could really take off with kids, while giving anyone looking for a fun, wholesome comic plenty to enjoy too.” - Panels and Pixels
“...kids will very happily gobble up this book, and I can already see the collectible card game being introduced, maybe with some cute action figures…” - What’cha Reading
“...Dreistadt does a great job of infusing Capture Creatures #1 with tons of that charm.” - Omnicomic
“...decidedly sweet, charming and quite catchy.” - Coverless Reviews
Capture Creatures #1 second print ships with a new cover by Katy Farina and carries a retail price of $3.99 with a Diamond Code of OCT148462. Final orders close for retailers on December 22nd. It is anticipated to be in stores on January 14th.
ROBERT ATKINS TEAMS WITH U.S. ARMY ON AMERICA’S ARMY COMICS @IDWPublishing
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- Published on Wednesday, December 17 2014 15:47
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San Diego, CA (December 17, 2014) – IDW Publishing announced today that acclaimed GI JOE artist Robert Atkins is the guest artist for four issues in the America’s Army comic series, (http://comics.americasarmy.
“I’ve had to really up my game with the military realism to make sure everything is authentically Army with the series,” said Atkins. “It’s been a great experience working with the U.S. Army and writer M. Zachary Sherman to be able to tell Soldier stories and to give a behind the scenes look at the types of missions they lead; it’s very exciting for me.”
Atkins has worked as a penciller, inker and colorist within the comic industry and is most well known for his work on IDW's Snake Eyes and the relaunch of GI JOE, totaling over 30 issues and 80 covers. In addition to his pencilling work on America's Army, he recently worked on ABC's Castle for Marvel Comics. Atkins has also worked on Amazing Spider-man, Venom, Heroes for Hire, Ultimate Fantastic Four and The Savage She Hulkfor Marvel comics. Other works include Legion of Superheroes for DC comics, Snake Eyes: Declassifiedand Forgotten Realms for DDP.
“It is a wonderful opportunity for us to work with one of the industry’s best artists. Especially one like Robert who has proven himself time and time again with every company from IDW to Marvel,” said Mike Barnett, executive producer of the America’s Army comics. “Robert is renowned in the military comic space so we are honored to have him bring his distinctive and incredible artwork to the America’s Army comic.”
The America's Army comic series provides an inside perspective into the world of Soldiers in the U.S. Army, their jobs and the challenges they face. Based on the highly successful PC game, the America’s Army comic follows American forces deployed to the small nation of Czervenia where President-General Kazimir Adzic and his advanced army launch a genocidal war against the neighboring country of the RDO, setting in motion a mysterious plan that could change the course of world power. A Coalition led by America's Army must form new experimental combat teams and fight to stop the General's plot before time runs out. America’s Army Comics are free and can be found on the web athttp://comics.americasarmy.com
About America's Army
America's Army (www.americasarmy.com) products use innovative technology to provide authentic and entertaining Army experiences that reflect the lives, training, technology, skills, careers and values of a United States Army Soldier. The America's Army PC Game is the official game of the U.S. Army. For over twelve years America's Army game players have been able to experience Army-influenced training and missions as they learned about the necessity of values, teamwork and leadership for success. It's rated T for Teen and can be downloaded free from Steam (http://bit.ly/17zwDcZ).
DARK HORSE TO PUBLISH THE ORDER OF THE FORGE—THE UNTOLD TALE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON! @TheForgeComic
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- Published on Thursday, December 18 2014 15:48
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A historical fiction genre smash-up!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MILWAUKIE, OR—In spring 2015, creator and producer Donn D. Berdahl of Bronco Donn Entertainment and Dark Horse Comics, in association with Home Plate Entertainment, will present a tale left out of the history books. Set in 1753, this comic shows a young George Washington who ain’t your schoolteacher’s George Washington; this is The Order of the Forge!
Victor Gischler (Deadpool: Merc with a Mouth, Wolverine: Revolver, Angel & Faith) writes a three-issue miniseries that will surprise and shock scholars everywhere. Based on an original concept from Donn D. Berdahl and a treatment by well-known British author Andy Briggs, The Order of the Forge has “humor, vulgarity, and at times brutality,” according to Comic Bastards. This series is a must-read for fans of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter and all other historical fiction works!
Before he fathered a nation, young George Washington forged his legend in blood! Before he fought for his country, he killed for the king! Imbued with the mystical powers of America’s original inhabitants, George and his superpowered axe—along with his friends, a debauched, middle-aged Ben Franklin and a young, rebellious Paul Revere—must stop an evil colonial governor who wishes to rule an empire!
“Dark and filled with seething rage, this George will shatter the image of the white-haired father of a nation!” stated Berdahl. Publisher Mike Richardson, founder of Dark Horse, said, “This is one of those great changeups that challenge our notions of a widely accepted historical figure and pose a ‘what if’ in an entertaining manner.”
Praise for Victor Gischler:
“Part Christopher Moore, part Quentin Tarantino, Victor Gischler is a raving, badass genius.”—James Rollins,New York Times best-selling author of Map of Bones and Black Order
“Gischler does an awesome job of grabbing my attention. The way that he adds so much intensity and drama through dialogue is a real treat.”—Unleash the Fanboy
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The Forge #1 is on sale April 29, 2015.
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Hail to the King With the KING-SIZE KIRBY Collection! @Marvel
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- Published on Wednesday, December 17 2014 15:44
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He’s the King of Comics. A man who left an indelible mark upon the medium, using his peerless imagination to create some of the greatest stories and characters ever told. In 2015, celebrate Jack “King” Kirby’s incredible contribution to comic book history in the monumental, decades-spanning KING-SIZE KIRBY HARDCOVER collection!
Presented in Marvel’s Adamantium-sized format, this titanic tome clocks in at more than 800 pages of Kirby’s finest stories and stands more than a foot tall! For the first time ever, fans will be able to experience these truly genre-defining stories in a format that complements Jack Kirby’s unsurpassed art and storytelling abilities.
“If there were a Mount Rushmore of American comic book artists, Jack Kirby would be front and center,” says Marvel Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso.
Whether it was westerns, romance, war, horror, sci-fi, humor or super heroes – Jack Kirby could do it all! From Captain America punching Adolf Hitler to the super heroic creation of the Fantastic Four, X-Men and Avengers on to the far-out space opera of the Eternals, savor Jack Kirby’s most iconic comics in this one, unforgettable collection.
“Fans should reinforce their bookshelves and coffee tables,” says Marvel SVP Sales & Marketing David Gabriel. “This one is going to be huge – literally! We’re aiming to bring fans the ultimate collection, the ultimate collectable and the definitive Jack Kirby experience. The King of Comics deserves no less.”
This summer, experience the work of Jack Kirby brought to life like never before. A collection for the ages, experience the groundbreaking storytelling of one of the medium’s greatest pioneers when the KING-SIZE KIRBY HARDCOVERhits stores in July! Hail to the King.
KING-SIZE KIRBY collects material from RED RAVEN #1; MARVEL MYSTERY COMICS #13; CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS (1941) #1, 7; TALES TO ASTONISH #5; RAWHIDE KID #17; AMAZING ADVENTURES (1961) #1, STRANGE TALES #89, #94 and #114; TEEN-AGE ROMANCE #84; FANTASTIC FOUR #1, #48-51, #57-60 and ANNUAL #5; INCREDIBLE HULK #3; TWO-GUN KID #60; LOVE ROMANCES #103; AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #8; SGT. FURY #6 and #13; AVENGERS #4; TALES OF SUSPENSE #59; X-MEN #9; THOR #134-136 and #155-157; NOT BRAND ECHH #1; AMAZING ADVENTURES (1970) #1-2; CAPTAIN AMERICA’S BICENTENNIAL BATTLES; CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #200; ETERNALS #7; DEVIL DINOSAUR #1; and WHAT IF? #11
KING-SIZE KIRBY HC
Written by JACK KIRBY, MARTIN BURNSTEIN, JOE SIMON & STAN LEE
Penciled by JACK KIRBY
Cover by JACK KIRBY
On Sale JULY 2015!