ACTION LAB: DANGER ZONE COMICS IN STORES THIS WEEK
New Releases for the week of September 11, 2019
BANJAX #4
Writer(s): Rylend Grant
Artist Name(s): Fábio Alves (Artist), Edson Ferreira (Colorist), HdE (Letterer)
Cover Artist(s): Fábio Alves (Artist), Edson Ferreira (Colorist)
***Same artists for both the regular and variant covers.
CHAPTER 4: ONE BOLD MOVE. The first story arc of Hollywood screenwriter/Aberrant-scribe Rylend Grant’s delightfully twisted deconstruction of the superhero genre comes to a rousing crescendo. Despite losing everything he holds dear in the wake of Mason’s assault on the Gyrotech HQ, Raines still refuses to step up to his former mentor… so, a well-meaning Amanda does something truly demonic to force his hand.
32 pgs./ M / FC $3.99
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What people are saying about Banjax:
“BANJAX further cements itself as a must-read series.” (The Brazen Bull)
“Issue three returns to the ultra-violent format with small heart-wrenching moments that made issue one a smashing standout.” (You Don’t Know Comics)
“Grant, Alves and Ferreira have created a deeply intriguing series, one that’s well worth adding to your pull list if you’re interested in a unique take on a hero’s end of days, and the train wreck he’s causing as he goes out in a blaze of glory.” (Graphic Policy)
CHAINSAW REINDEER ONE-SHOT
Writer(s): Brandon Rhiness
Artist Name(s): Carlos Trigo (pencils, inks) Przemyslaw Dedelis (colors) Nicholas O’Gorman (letters)
Cover Artist(s): Carlos Trigo
Can anyone stop the Chainsaw Reindeer?
No.
24 pgs./ M / FC $3.99
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THE CONSULTANT VOL. 2: QUID PRO QUO (Digital Only)
Writer(s): Jason Sterr
Artist Name(s): Daniel Mainé
Cover Artist(s): Simon Fraser
The complete sequel to the Ringo Award Nominated series! Following his arrest and “relocation” to Rikers Island, Marcus Greenberg is presented with an offer he can’t refuse – revenge, freedom, and a little bit of cash. His former partner Russell Small has restarted The Guardians, recruiting a new team of heroes in attempt to actually do some good in this world. Unfortunately for them, it’s a world that doesn’t want their brand of “good”. Weaponizing the United Nations, Marcus kicks off a super-powered arms race that results in Tiburon and Athena escalating World War III. Collecting The Consultan: Quid Pro Quo #1-4; written by Jason Sterr & Ben Williams, art by Dainel Mainé, and a cover by Simon Fraser.
97 pgs./ M / FC $5.99
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What people are saying about The Consultant:
“The comic is entertaining and exactly what I was hoping for, so this is one where I’m coming back for more…” (Graphic Policy)
“It’s a great premise and the way we are introduced to this is utterly fantastic!”
(Reading with a Flight Ring)