Preview Action Lab: Danger Zone’s New Release (4/12): SPENCER & LOCKE #1 by David Pepose, Jorge Santiago, Jr. & Jasen Smith

Spencer And Locke

A hard-boiled detective. A brutal murder. And a six-foot-tall imaginary panther.

This Wednesday, Action Lab Entertainment‘s Danger Zone imprint has the debut of the long-anticipated SPENCER & LOCKE! The hard-boiled crime comic from writer David Pepose and artist Jorge Santiago, Jr. bring this twisted nostalgia to life and you will simply love it!

Here’s a look at the covers, storyline and preview pages for this week’s new release from Action Lab: Danger Zone on New Comic Book Day…

ACTION LAB: DANGER ZONE COMICS
IN STORES THIS WEEK

New Release for the week of April 12th, 2017

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Cover A by Jorge Santiago, Jr.

SPENCER AND LOCKE #1
Writer: David Pepose

Artists:
Jorge Santiago, Jr. (Pencils)
Jasen Smith (Colors)

Cover Artists:
Jorge Santiago, Jr. (Cover A)
Maan House (Cover B)
Joe Mulvey (Cover C)

When his grade-school sweetheart is found dead, there’s only one friend Detective Locke can trust to help solve her murder — his childhood imaginary panther, Spencer. But when they face a vicious crime syndicate and memories from Locke’s traumatic youth, can this unlikely pair survive long enough to find the truth?

<Our Spoiler-Free Review of SPENCER & LOCKE #1>

What other comic book creators are saying about Spencer & Locke:

Cover B by Maan House
Cover C by Joe Mulvey

“A suspenseful crime drama well told.”
– Mark Waid

(Daredevil, All-New, All-Different Avengers)

“Gripping… Definitely a book and a creative team to watch.”
– Nick Spencer

(Morning Glories, The Fix)

“A clever and compelling take on some familiar characters we grew up with, now all grown up.
Well done, and smartly done.”
– John Layman (ChewDetective Comics)

 
“SPENCER & LOCKE really sets itself apart with an innovative look at what’s real and what’s not, a terrific cast of characters and an even more talented team that brought it all to life.
Highly recommended!”
– Vince Hernandez (Charismagic)

PREVIEW PAGES

32 pgs./ T+ / FC                   $3.99 (reg.), $4.99 (var.)


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