The Ghost, The Owl
Written by Franco
Art by Sara Richard
Cover by Sara Richard
Action Lab Comics
Release Date: May 2, 2018
Cover Price: $9.99

I stumbled upon this quite by accident but I had to do a quick spotlight to show it off! The Ghost, The Owl is possibly one of my top ten favorite graphic novels I have read this year. It’s a touching story about a lost soul who is on a journey of discovery. With the help of a newfound friend, the way is found but obstacles appear and the struggle begins.

Black Betty #1
Written by Shawn Gabborin
Art by Michela Da Sacco
Colors by Rosa “Rosakaz” Rantila
Covers by Michela Da Sacco, Marco Maccagni, Dan Mendoza
Action Lab Comics: Danger Zone
Release Date: February 14, 2018
Cover Price: $4.99

I just stumbled onto this one, folks. Interesting thing about Black Betty #1 is that we start off seeing her use her power and she’s just as confused as we are. Black Betty is not just a paranormal bounty hunter, she’s also got a neat little retro vibe going on. She is a fixer of the highest order but she’s not free.

I am curious to see where this character goes based on the first issue. I liked it but it really kept me in the dark, even ending on a high note. Give it a whirl, you fight find it as enticing as I did.

Kid Sherlock #1
Written by Justin Phillips
Art by Sean Gregory Miller
Colors by Lesley Atlansky
Cover by Sean Gregory Miller
Action Lab Comics
Release Date: June 14, 2017
Cover Price: $3.99

Is it just me or does there seem to be an uptick in the number of Sherlock Holmes adaptations/re-imaginings of late? Movies, television, comics, you name it. Luckily, quite a few of them have been entertaining and, in some cases, astounding. It seems only fair then that we have a version for all ages, one that the kiddos will enjoy and with which they might identify. Kid Sherlock #1 fits the bill with plenty to offer all readers.

Athena Voltaire And The Volcano Goddess
Written by Steve Bryant
Art by Steve Bryant
Colors by Jim Nelson
Letters by Steve Bryant
Covers by Steve Bryant and Jim Nelson, Michael Allred and Jason Millet
Action Lab Comics
Release Date: February 8, 2017
Cover Price: $9.99

Pulp fiction lives! At least it does in Action Labs’ Athena Voltaire and the Volcano Goddess. Imagine Raiders of the Lost Ark with Lara Croft as the heroine and you won’t be far off.

Below you’ll find the solicitations information and cover artwork for all of Action Lab comic book titles that were released on December 14, 2016. I haven’t really kept up with Miraculous but Princeless is quite a bit of fun if you haven’t managed to check it out yet.

Below you’ll find the solicitations information and cover artwork for all of Action Lab: Danger Zone comic book titles that were released on December 14, 2016.

Below you’ll find the solicitations information and cover artwork for all of Action Lab: Danger Zone comic book titles that were released on December 7, 2016.

Below you’ll find the solicitations information and cover artwork for both of Action Lab: Danger Zone comic book titles that were released on October 26, 2016. One miniseries is ending with a bang, and another ongoing title has a bit of a change up.

Blood & Dust: The Life & Undeath Of Judd Glenny #2
Written by William R. Martin and Adam J. Orndorf
Art by Roy Allan Martinez
Colors by Raymund Lee
Letters by Kel Nuttall
Cover by Raymund Lee
Action Lab Comics: Danger Zone
Release Date: September 7, 2016
Cover Price: $3.99

This week sees the release of just one comic from Action Lab Comics’ Danger Zone imprint. But that’s just fine since it’s Blood & Dust: The Life & Undeath Of Judd Glenny #2. While it’s a vampire tale, it stands out in that it isn’t your typical blood and guts bloodsucking story. Instead, we get a long-lived undead creature that is trying to settle into his place for all of eternity, all the while protecting his family and, inadvertently, a local township.

Blood & Dust: The Life & Undeath Of Judd Glenny #1
Written by William R. Martin and Adam J. Orndorf
Art by Roy Allan Martinez
Colors by Raymund Lee
Letters by Kel Nuttall
Covers by Brett Weldele, Roy Allan Martinez
Action Lab Comics
Release Date: August 3, 2016
Cover Price: $3.99

Vampires. Every few years they resurface in the literary world. Though to be fair, they really haven’t gone away this time. There’s something about them that really piques the interest of large percentage of readers, myself included. Mine stems from reading early Anne Rice books, but I find most of what’s produced these days to be lacking in originality and versatility. Mind you, I did say most. Blood & Dust: The Life & Undeath Of Judd Glenny #1 is certainly an exception to the rule. Please allow me to elaborate further.