Action comic books issue 4

Volume 4, Issue 4 - May, 1958. 6.5" x 9", 98 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

2012 Edition - Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Wizard of Oz!"

Based on the poem by Homer. Adapted by Tim Mucci, Ben Caldwell, and Emanuel Tenderini.

Shipwrecks, angry gods, magical lands, beautiful nymphs, and siren songs: this vivid retelling of Homer's legendary Greek epic follows Odysseus on his long, arduous journey home to Ithaca after the fall of Troy. Done in comic-book style, it features the highest-energy kid-grabbing details and plot twists, all dramatized in brilliant, action-packed images.

Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $7.95.

2019 Edition - Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Wizard of Oz!"

Based on the poem by Homer. Adapted by Tim Mucci, Ben Caldwell, and Emanuel Tenderini.

L. Frank Baum's classic fantasy looks fabulous in this vivid, high-octane graphic-novel rendition, filled with kid-grabbing details! In this action-filled graphic adaptation of the visionary children's classic, the Yellow Brick Road has never seemed brighter, the Wicked Witch more evil, or the Land of Oz more magical! When a tornado snaps up young Dorothy Gale, dumping her in Oz, she knows she's not in Kansas anymore. And when her only way home is with the help of an irate Wizard, Dorothy and her misfit friends embark on a dangerous - and unforgettable - journey!

Softcover (No Dust Jacket), 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Athena Voltaire and the Terror on the Orient Express!" Collects Athena Voltaire (2018) #9-12.

Written by Chris Murrin and Steve Bryant. Art by Gary Carbon, Jason Millet, Jim Nelson, Jun Kim, Abel Cicero, Unai De Zarate, and Steve Bryant. Cover by Steve Bryant.

Reuniting with an old friend, Athena travels by train from Istanbul en route to Paris when something begins horrifically killing her fellow passengers. Can the aviatrix stop the creature responsible for the carnage?

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

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Written by Art Baltazar and Franco. Art and Cover by Art Baltazar. You heard his name . . . You felt his evil presence . . . You trembled at the sound of his voice . . . THE EVIL MARQUAID RETURNS!!! Why does Shelly keep glowing? What's her connection to the evil creature of the deep? Can both Action Cats stop the menace before he destroys the world? Or does this mean one of our heroes will meet their DOOM?! Unless their cosmic friend can save them . . . before it's too late, of course! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Susan Beneville. Art and Cover by Brian Hess. Regn and Gremon join forces to heal the wounds on teh surface of the planet, but Gremon is distressed when it leanrs its ultimate face. Picar and Chay are more than distressed when they are betrayed by an ally who leads them right into the Baron's tramp. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Action Edition - Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Angel of Victory!" Story and art by Yukito Kishiro. Alita must choose a challenge team to defeat Jashugan, the proud, the invincible Motorball champion. Who will give their all-their very life-for the lovely Battle Angel? In the intense heat of battle during her final one-on-one showdown with Jashugan, Alital slips into a trance that provides an incredible revelation about her mysterious past. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

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Written by Art Baltazar, Franco and Chris Smits. Art and Cover by Art Baltazar. FINAL ISSUE!!! CATS! CATS! Everywhere Cats!!! AW YEAH! What's this? The beloved Super Heroes of the Dark Horse Universe are now…CATS?! How can this happen? What does this mean to our heroes who are lost out of their time? It can only lead to one thing…A BIG BATTLE in Beautiful Downtown Skokie! DR. EVIL CAT vs. X vs. GHOST vs. The Phantom Lemur? And how does LADY ACTION fit into this? CAPTAIN ACTION CAT meets Modern Day ACTION CAT as the SILVER AGE meets the AW YEAH AGE of comics in this epic climactic conclusion to the Cross-Over EVENT of the year! Join us for the EPIC FINALE! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Damon Clark. Art and Cover by Alyzia Zherno. Christian has to kill his friends to break the curse, but when his friends strike first will Christian be ready for them? There will be death in this issue, and the Circle will get smaller. 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

(W) Jarred Lujan (A/CA) Kyler Clodfelter Damn! Thought Jongun was down for the count, but BLAM he silenced our higher-consciousness boy Troy into oblivion! With Crash down and Delphi out of options, they get locked up abroad! With two out of three team members left and little hope, the two must find a way to stop Wexia-1's inevitable doomsday. Cover price $3.99.

Vol. 4, No. 3 - December 1931. 7" x 9.75", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.20.

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(W) Dave Dwonch (A/CA) Bill Blankenship The shocking conclusion to the Double Jumpers first story arc! Jason and his team fight to the bitter end as Danielle runs for her life, the Dungeon Lords intent on killing her. If you think you know how this story ends, you couldn't be more wrong! Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Sergio Rios. Art by Geraldo Filho. Cover by Sergio Rios. The startling conclusion to the greatest video game comic in history is here, and Danielle and her team of programmers will never be the same! This one will have everyone talking! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Sergio Rios. Art by Geraldo Filho. Cover by Sergio Rios. The startling conclusion to the greatest video game comic in history is here, and Danielle and her team of programmers will never be the same! This one will have everyone talking! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Anthony Ruttgaizer. Art by Danny Zabbal and Fred Stresing. Cover by Danny Zabbal/ If he has any hope of making Cooper Bradshaw pay for his betrayal, Jake must struggle to escape both the Extrahuman Task Force and the Philadelphia mob. Bullets fly and bodies fall as the second story arc comes to a stunning conclusion! 32 pages, full color Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Gene Selassie. Art and Cover by Orlando Baez. A despondent Shay, a disgraced Sandy, and a detained Greer have shaken off their metaphorical (or literal) restraints and have gone on the offensive against Crast-Pritcher Universal. However, even if they reveal a winning hand, can Shay and the others reveal CPU's ace in the hole, their mole within The Ghoul Agency? 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Steve Bryant. Art by Mark Stegbauer and Jason Millet. Cover by Jason Millet and Mark Stegbauer. The exciting finale to I Was a Tweenage Werewolf! The identity of the werewolf is re-vealed, but can the scouts defeat it? Also, more details on the mystery surrounding the town of Full Moon Hollow! 32 pages, full color. Rated E Cover price $3.99.

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Written by David Pepose. Art by Gavin Guidry. Cover by Johanna the Mad. It's time to bride or die! With the police about to storm the chapel, Emily must choose her allegiances and her own uncertain future. Can Emily face her fears of lifelong commitment, or will her anxieties be dashed by a runaway bullet? Find out here in this thrilling finale! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Written by David Pepose. Art by Gavin Guidry. Cover by Maan House. Synopsis: It's time to bride or die! With the police about to storm the chapel, Emily must choose her allegiances and her own uncertain future. Can Emily face her fears of lifelong commitment, or will her anxieties be dashed by a runaway bullet? Find out here in this thrilling finale! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Written by David Pepose. Art and Cover by Gavin Guidry. Synopsis: It's time to bride or die! With the police about to storm the chapel, Emily must choose her allegiances and her own uncertain future. Can Emily face her fears of lifelong commitment, or will her anxieties be dashed by a runaway bullet? Find out here in this thrilling finale! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Katie Cook.

The latest, full-color volume of Katie Cook's popular webcomic, Gronk! This new installment has never been in print before and is coming to Action Lab as a brand-spankin' new book!

Follow Gronk and her friends' adventures for another silly, fun, weird year. Like cats? This book has 'em. Like dogs? We have those too. Like tiny green monsters? Look no further, you've found your new favorite book!

Softcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 64 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.99.

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Issue #4. Written by Samantha Wallschlaeger, illustrated by Rosa Rantila. Cass and Iola have a showdown with most of the galaxy's worst assassins. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 32 pages, full color. Mature readers. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Steph Cannon and Luke Martinez. Art and Cover by Judd Abinuman. Yatzil and Freya have endured everything - killer rock giants, angry rakshasas, magical storms, natural dangers - to get to their goal, the Tome of Aeons. Now they face their final test, their great enemy, Tarquin, and the greatest question of all: can these two work together? 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Story by Jehanzeb Hasan, Illustrated by Mauricio Caballero. 6.5" x 10", 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.20.

National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. All reprints. "Menace from the Past." Script by Don Rico, art by Syd Shores (from Jungle Action 6, August 1955). "Wildfire." Script by Rico, art by Werner Roth (from Lorna, the Jungle Girl 6, March 1954). "The Judgment of the Beasts." Script by Rico, art by Shores (from Jann of the Jungle 9, January 1956). "With Fang and Talons." Script by Rico, art by Jay Scott Pike (also from Jann of the Jungle 9). Gil Kane/Frank Giacoia cover. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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Written by Jason Inman and Ashley Robinson. Art and Cover by Ben Matsuya. Her brother captured, her home burned, things are looking bad for Jupiter Jet - and she only has one choice. Break into police headquarters and face Praetor Pluto! Plus in part 4 of the "Origin of the Jetpack" backup, Jupiter Jet's father makes a choice that will change everything in Olympic Heights. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Justin Phillips. Art by Sean Miller. Fear grips the students as an unseen force terrorizes the halls of Baker Elementary. Tensions rise as students continue to fall before the mysterious tripper. Sherlock and Watson must determine if the villain in question is a foe from their past or something else entirely. Time is running out! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Kazuo Koike. Art and cover by Goseki Kojima.

An epic samurai adventure of staggering proportions Lone Wolf and Cub (Kozure Okami in Japan) is acknowledged worldwide for the brilliant writing of series creator Kazuo Koike and the groundbreaking cinematic visuals of the late Goseki Kojima, creating unforgettable imagery of stark beauty, kinetic fury, and visceral thematic power that influenced a generation of visual storytellers both in Japan and in the West.

This volume includes Cloud Dragon, Wind Tiger and Chains of Death.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 506 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Venom!" Collects Marvel Action: Spider-Man (2018 IDW) #10-12.

Written by Delilah Dawson. Art and cover by Davide Tinto.

Yet another Spider-Man arrives on the scene, but this one is big, bad, and wreaking havoc all across the city. The action continues in this graphic novel adventure for middle-grade readers featuring Peter Parker, Gwen Stacy, and Miles Morales!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 80 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Akumatized!" Collects Miraculous (2016 Action Lab) #10-12. Story and art by Zag. Ladybug and Cat Noir, the defenders of Paris, continue to face off against Hawk Moth and his akumatized victims. First they must fight Dark Cupid, whose heart gets broken on Valentine's Day. Then they must survive Horrificator , a slimy monster that grows more powerful as it causes fear. Finally, the duo encounter Le Mime, whose powers may be just too real for them to handle! Softcover, 192 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "No More Evil-Doing!"

Enjoy two more tales from the second season of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir! It's Marinette's birthday, and her grandmother pays her a surprise visit. But when she can't relate to her grown niece after being away for so long, Hawk Moth finds his prey. He turns Marinette's grandmother into Befana, a motorcycle riding villain with a candy-gun. Then, when Max's pet robot (and best friend) is confiscated at school, Hawk Moth turns his little friend into Robostus, a powerful machine with the ability to make inanimate objects come to life! How will Ladybug and Cat Noir deal with Hawk Moth's latest villains?

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $8.99.

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Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. "No More Evil-Doing!"

Enjoy two more tales from the second season of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir! It's Marinette's birthday, and her grandmother pays her a surprise visit. But when she can't relate to her grown niece after being away for so long, Hawk Moth finds his prey. He turns Marinette's grandmother into Befana, a motorcycle riding villain with a candy-gun. Then, when Max's pet robot (and best friend) is confiscated at school, Hawk Moth turns his little friend into Robostus, a powerful machine with the ability to make inanimate objects come to life! How will Ladybug and Cat Noir deal with Hawk Moth's latest villains?

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $8.99.

Action/Viz Media Edition - Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto. Japan's most controversial anime series is over...but not the manga version of Neon Genesis Evangelion! Series co-creator Yoshiyuki Sadamoto's personal interpretation of the Evangelion characters and story is sure to intrigue new and old fans alike. In 2015, the "Angels" have returned, and Shinji Ikari, a fourteen year-old child of the new Earth, is forced by his father Gendo-commander of the secret organization NERV-to pilot the monstrous biomechanical weapon called "Evangelion" to match the Angels' fearsome power. As a carrier fleet steams towards Japan carrying a mysterious embryonic form linked to the true origins of the human race, a hurricane is about to blow down Shinji's momentary peace: the wind through the red hair of Asuka Langley Soryu, the new Eva pilot arriving in Tokyo-3... One of the founding members of Gainax, Japan's most progressive anime studio, Evangelion's Yoshiyuki Sadamoto was also the character designer for their recent Adult Swim smash FLCL. EVA Vol. 4 contains a Japanese sound FX glossary plus a special bonus interview with the voice of Asuka, Battle Royale's Yuko Miyamura! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

Action/Viz Media Edition - Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto. Japan's most controversial anime series is over...but not the manga version of Neon Genesis Evangelion! Series co-creator Yoshiyuki Sadamoto's personal interpretation of the Evangelion characters and story is sure to intrigue new and old fans alike. In 2015, the "Angels" have returned, and Shinji Ikari, a fourteen year-old child of the new Earth, is forced by his father Gendo-commander of the secret organization NERV-to pilot the monstrous biomechanical weapon called "Evangelion" to match the Angels' fearsome power. As a carrier fleet steams towards Japan carrying a mysterious embryonic form linked to the true origins of the human race, a hurricane is about to blow down Shinji's momentary peace: the wind through the red hair of Asuka Langley Soryu, the new Eva pilot arriving in Tokyo-3... One of the founding members of Gainax, Japan's most progressive anime studio, Evangelion's Yoshiyuki Sadamoto was also the character designer for their recent Adult Swim smash FLCL. EVA Vol. 4 contains a Japanese sound FX glossary plus a special bonus interview with the voice of Asuka, Battle Royale's Yuko Miyamura! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

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Written by James F. Wright. Art and Cover by Jackie Crofts. Fall, Part 4: 'The Bake Sale.' It's the Lady Rangers' Brownie Brawl Kickoff and Vista Vale is hopping. Teen detective Ginger and school paper editor Anise are there, hunting for a new case. Meanwhile, Poppy learns more about Cassia as they seek a new ally for their secret brownie enterprise. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by James F. Wright. Art and Cover by Jackie Crofts. Fall, Part 4: 'The Bake Sale.' It's the Lady Rangers' Brownie Brawl Kickoff and Vista Vale is hopping. Teen detective Ginger and school paper editor Anise are there, hunting for a new case. Meanwhile, Poppy learns more about Cassia as they seek a new ally for their secret brownie enterprise. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Late Winter: Coven Cleaner!" Collects Nutmeg (2015 Action Lab) #10-12.

Written by James F. Wright. Art and cover by Jackie Crofts.

After winter break, Poppy and Cassia's bond is broken, perhaps irrevocably. But from the ashes, an alliance forms between a pair of one-time rivals. Can they restore the Patty Cakes brownie empire, or will they tear each other to pieces in the process? In the midst of winter, Vista Vale is heating up.

Softcover, 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $11.99.

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Written by Eric Grissom. Art and Cover by David Halvorson. Valentina is reunited with MOTHER and together, along with Lyana and the rock-beast Ignatius, attempt a daring rescue of Yuri from within the dark heart of Castle Terror. Will they arrive in time? Or will the Queen steal his soul forever? Find out in the epic conclusion: Apocalypse Neva! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Story, Art and Cover by Art Baltazar. Suplex and Dogplex must face the evil Suplexians when they come to retrieve their… dog? That's right, fans! The Suplexians are here to take back the powers and the dog that belongs to the world of Suplexia! Suplex is forced into a fight to the finish! The loser must give up the powers or leave Earth forever! Will our hero be banished? Or does Suplex have a chance to defeat the evil TRIO from space? How does the hero sqauadron play into this? Join us for the epic conclusion to the first mini-series story arc! Based on the vintage super hero creations of famous cartoonist Art Baltazar! AW YEAH! Cover price $3.99.

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Adrienne and Bedelia have their backs against the wall and the castle guards at their throats in the action-packed finale to Princeless' first four-part miniseries. Prepare to fight, hammer, and laugh your way right to the end with our prodigal princess and her new sidekick! Cover price $3.99.

2nd Edition - Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. Shampoo, the beautiful Amazon warrior, returns! Ni-Hao! When Ranma's a girl she wants him dead, when he's a boy, she just wants him! Unfortunately, Shampoo has fallen into one of those accursed springs where Ranma met his Waterloo! Softcover, 5-in x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

2nd Edition - Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi. Shampoo, the beautiful Amazon warrior, returns! Ni-Hao! When Ranma's a girl she wants him dead, when he's a boy, she just wants him! Unfortunately, Shampoo has fallen into one of those accursed springs where Ranma met his Waterloo! Softcover, 5-in x 7-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Written by Ben Aaronovitch and Andrew Cartmel. Art by Brian Williamson and Stefani Rennee. Cover by Mariano Laclaustra. The occult secrets of World War II and fan-favorite mentor Nightingale are revealed, in the climax of this new story in Ben Aaronovitch's Rivers of London - the award-winning urban fantasy series with over 700,000 physical sales! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.