Action Lab Entertainment Announces SDCC Events and Exclusives

Official Press Release

Critically-acclaimed independent publisher Action Lab Entertainment kicks off its 2013-2014 season with a bang at this year’s San Diego Comic Con, held July 17-21 at the San Diego Convention Center. This marks the company’s second appearance at the show, and this year will be marked with special announcements, exclusive books, and a constant stream of well-respected industry professionals.

Confirmed creators to appear at the Action Lab booth include:

Jeremy Dale (Skyward) 12PM – 1PM July 18th – July 21st

David Dwonch (Ghost Town) 10AM – 11AM July 18th, July 20th – 21st/5PM – 6PM July 19th

Kevin Freeman (SubCulture) 2PM – 3PM July 18th – July 21st

Tony Guaraldi-Brown (The Final Plague) 4PM – 5PM July 18th – July 21st

Lea Hernandez (The Garlicks) 11AM – 12PM July 19th – July 21st

Jamal Igle (Molly Danger) 3PM – 4PM July 18th – July 21st

Jason Martin (Night of the 80s Undead) 5PM – 6PM July 18th, July 20th 10AM – 11AM July 19th

Gayle Middleton (Vamplets) 1PM – 2PM July 18th – July 21st

Mike Norton (Molly Danger Cover Artist) 3PM – 4PM July 18th, July 20th – 21st

Stan Yan (SubCulture) 2PM – 3PM July 18th – July 21st

The Action Lab booth is located in the Independent Press Pavilion, Table 2202.

In addition to having a number of featured creators, Action Lab will be offering a number of limited-edition convention exclusives available at SDCC. Among the offerings:

· A limited edition sneak preview of the upcoming Molly Danger, with two exclusive SDCC covers by fan-favorites Mike Norton and Jamal Igle

· A limited edition hardcover premier of Vamplets:Nightmare Nursery with exclusive Ghost Pony cover by Gayle Middleton

· A variant cover of Skyward #1 by Jeremy Dale

· A white sketch cover of Skyward #2 by Jeremy Dale

· A special edition of The Garlicks by Lea Hernandez

· The premier of Bo Plushy Gangsta with special convention-exclusive cover.

Each of these books will be available in limited quantities while supplies last and most can be signed by their respective creators.

Finally, Action Lab, led by President Kevin Freeman, will be hosting its own panel, “What’s New at Action Lab Entertainment,” scheduled for Saturday, July 20th at 6:00 PM in Panel Room 28 D-E. The Action Lab staff and creators will be there to talk about everything that is in store for Action Lab for the next year–including some big announcements, and to answer all of your questions. Attendees will receive a special NFL Rush Zone Button which they can redeem for a special prize at the Action Lab table in the convention hall.

For more information about Action Lab Entertainment, visit their website athttp://www.actionlabcomics.com.

Best laid plans.

The decision to add a "thank you page" to Molly Danger book one was a last minute one. I wanted to add it because I am grateful to you all for helping the book become a reality. Unfortunately  because of the time table we found ourselves under in order to make our newly amended shipping date, we had to scramble to finish the production work. In the chaos, we missed a page of backers names. This was our fault ( Karine and I) and I couldn't be more embarrassed about it.

The following backers:

Gerry Alanguilan 
Paolo Belfiore 
Bryan Q. Miller
Gypsy fundraiser 
Charles Sydnor Jr. 
James Janowsky 
Trey Alexander 
Ty Buttars 
Dan Veltre 
Juan Pineda 
Brooke Adriana Steele 
Jonathan Barnett 
Forgerell
i Joe Weitz 
Janna Bennett 
Brad dancer 
Ami Harper
Henrik Lindhe 
Jesse Chen 
Coniah Grimes
Russell Solomon 
Jim Segulin
Jerry Hamlet
Chris Brogan
Lionel Kempf
Alex Johnson 
Allen Bearce 
christopher keszycki
Sass

Will receive a little something extra with their packages when they arrive. I can only apologize profusely and promise you that your names will be added with the reissue of and will get a special addendum in book two.

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Convention tour 2013: Denver Comic Con

My Denver Comic Con panel schedule:

Kickstarter and Indie Comics

Fri 5/31/2013 7:30 PM-8:20 PM

Diversity in Comics and Animation

Sun 6/2/2013 12:00 PM-12:50 PM

Comics for *Everyone* in the Family

Sun 6/2/2013 4:00 PM-4:50 PM

I'll be signing and sketching all day Saturday and Sunday.

Convention Tour 2013: Heroes Con. The Sketch list is now open.

Heroescon, one of my favorite shows is upon us again the weekend of June 7th I'm opening the sketch list for the show.
If you're interested in a sketch email me here, and right "Sketch list" in the subject line.

Blank covers $100
Head $40
Head and Torso $100 Black and white $150 with some color
Single figure with minimal background $200 and $250 with some color.
Prices double with multiple characters.
Sigle figure sketches are drawn on 11x14 2ply strathmore bristol unless you bring your own paper or book.

All sketches will be done on site, no pre-show commissions please.
You must check in with me when you get to the show,  payment will be taken when the sketch is confirmed.
If you have a particular obscure request please bring reference.

I accept  all major credit cards 

G.I.Joe #7 cover

colored by Romulo Fajardo Jr.

Drop and give me 20!

A Cover i did recently for Zenescope comics.

Molly Danger Solicitation

JAMAL IGLE’S MOLLY DANGER: BOOK ONE

She’s the hero you’ve been waiting for! Eternally child-like and inhumanly strong, Molly Danger has protected the citizens of the once sleepy town of Coopersville, New York for the past 20 years from the terror of the sinister Supermechs. But what secrets from her past threaten to destroy everything she holds dear when new D.A.R.T. recruit Austin Briggs becomes her pilot?

Molly Danger: Book One is a European-Sized Format Hardcover graphic novel written and drawn by Inkpot award winner Jamal Igle (Supergirl, KISS, G.I. Joe), with inks by Juan Castro and colors by Romulo Fajardo Jr. and is listed in this months issue of Diamond Previews (Diamond Order Code MAY 130760), and is currently available for pre-order at your local comic retailer or many online vendors such as DCBService.com and TFAW.com.

Molly Danger... the audiocomic!

In 2013, the audio movie studio AudioComics will release its second AC Kids title based on the forthcoming children’s graphic novel series from industry superstar Jamal Igle (Action Comics, Supergirl, Firestorm,Daredevil/Shi): Molly Danger! Produced in association with Action Lab Entertainment, and directed by AudioComics co-founder William Dufris, the first episode in the series will record in New York for a projected summer release.

Molly is “the princess of finesse,” the most powerful ten-year old in the world. Protector of Coopersville, New York from the villainous Supermechs, including Two-Fisted Tommy and Lil’ Cavey, she has legions of devoted fans, movies and merchandise bearing her name, and more fame than anyone can fathom. But what she really wants more than anything…is a friend. A family. And a real life.

Meanwhile, the forces of evil are converging to rock Molly’s world. For 20 years she has been led to believe she’s an immortal alien whose family died when their ship crash-landed on Earth, genetically altered by the earth’s atmosphere. She also believes that she is the last of her people. She is wrong–very wrong…

As with AudioComics’ productions of Titanium Rain, Starstruck, and Honey West: Murder on Mars, the finished work will be available on both compact disc and pay-per-Mp3 digital download, with cover art by Igle, and for sale through AudioComics’ and Action Lab’s websites, iTunes, Amazon, and at comic book and sci-fi conventions.

“This is another exciting step in getting the Action Lab brand known to comic book fans everywhere,” explained Action Lab President Kevin Freeman.  “Jamal is one of the nicest guys in the industry, and not only does Molly Danger look spectacular on the printed page, but it is perfectly suited for the AudioComics treatment.  We couldn’t be happier.”

Igle introduced Molly Danger in a highly-successful Kickstarter campaign last fall, and the first hardcover edition, under the Action Lab banner, will be in comic book stores in July.  There will also be a preview of the book released during Free Comic Book Day on May 4 in stores nationwide.

AudioComics, under the guidance of producers Lance Roger Axt, William Dufris, and Elaine Lee, provides superior audio entertainment with its professional full-cast audio theatre productions of both licensed properties and original works from the world of comic books, graphic novels, and related media, accessible in today’s market with today’s sound. The AudioComics team is working to establish relationships with top name comic book companies, sci-fi writers, sponsors and the entertainment industry in Hollywood and New York, and to give these audio theatre pieces worldwide exposure. Productions include Starstruck, the forthcoming Bad Planet, and the first part of Titanium Rain, for which AudioComics was nominated for two Audie Awards from the Audiobook Publishers Association.

Action Lab Entertainment was founded in 2010 by a group of indie-maverick comic creators with the sole intent to bring the world the most action packed, most thought-provoking, most entertaining comics available, thereby ushering in a new age of world peace under the dominating, yet benign control of the Action Lab. Action Lab Entertainment is the public front for all the activities of the Action Lab and its members. Although most of the Action Lab’s activities remain classified, Action Lab Entertainment can disclose that two of its many functions are the marketing of comic books through various sales outlets, and the expansion of their domination into other mediums.

Return to G.I. Joe!

Announced at Wondercon: I'll be drawing G.I. Joe #6, a special spotlight issue featuring the origin of Cover Girl. this will be my first full G.I.Joe story since the Devil's Due run.

Free Comic book day at Challengers!!

ConventionTour 2013: Lexington Comic and toy Convention

It's that time again! I love Con season and my first convention of the year will be

The Lexington Comic & Toy Con is back on March 16th & 17th, 2013! It will be held in the Heritage Hall East & Center at the Lexington Convention Center in Downtown Lexington, Kentucky!

 430 West Vine Street, Lexington, KY 40507.

 The con hours are 10am-6pm on Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sunday. VIP ticket holders can get in at 9am each morning!

I'll be there all weekend along with the rest of the Action Lab Crew.

The Sketch list is now open:

 Email me

Blank covers $100

Head $40

Head and Torso $100 Black and white $150 with some color

Single figure with minimal background $200 and $250 with some color.

All commissions will be drawn on site.please bring reference for your character(s).

I accept  all major credit cards 

Supergirls at Play

Linda and Ariella..

from Peter David's Supergirl storyline "Many happy returns.". Ariella is the daughter of Linda Danvers (A Metahuman version of Supergirl who isn't related by blood*) and the Silver Age version of Superman. the original line art was produced for an auction to benefit Peter, who recently suffered a stroke but is on the mend.

Pencils, inks and colors by me, with a little help from my wife (and critique) Karine Igle.

*She was human, got superpowers, became Supergirl.

New interview at Geekquality.com

An Interview With Molly Danger Creator Jamal Igle

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Hilary

After surpassing his Kickstarter goal by over $5,000, comic book artist, editor, art director, writer and father Jamal Igle successfully funded the production of Molly Danger. Igle’s credits include Daredevil/Shi, Nightwing, Zatanna, Superman, Supergirland Spider-man, but Molly Danger is proving to be a project that not only shows off his massive skills, but his massive heart.
Read the rest of the incredibly flattering interview at:
http://www.geekquality.com/mollydanger/#more-5571

G.I.Joe:Cobra files #1 cover

of course when you put all three covers together...

Wonder Woman revisited

Another old piece I decided to color. Originally drawn in 2009 for the “Wonder woman Day”(Now known as “Superhero Weekend” in Flemington N.J. and “Women of Wonder: in Portland) charity event in Portland I’ve been meaning to get it colored as a potential print. Now , nearly 4 years later here it is.

Catwoman revisited

As I was trying to avoid doing any serious work today, I came across the line art I drew for Heroescon back in 2009. Previously The incredibly talented David Baron colored this for his website as a tutorial on coloring. Since i've improved quite a bit as a colorist I decided to tackle it myself, without looking at Dave's coloring.

G.I.Joe: Special Missons #1

The second of three covers for IDW's G.I.Joe relaunch.