Action Lab: Dog of Wonder

by Scott Fogg, Vito Delsante, Rosy Higgins (Artist)

For five years, readers have looked at the Action Lab Entertainment logo and wondered, “Who IS that dog with the jet pack?” Wonder no more! The story you never thought would be told is now an ongoing monthly title as ACTION LAB, DOG OF WONDER, comes to comic book shelves everywhere! With art by the RAVEN, THE PIRATE PRINCESS team of Rosy Higgins and Ted Brandt and a story by STRAY co-creator Vito Delsante and newcomer Scott Fogg, this is the title for young and old alike!

Genres: Comics

96 pages, Paperback

Published October 4, 2016

Reviews

[Barb (Boxermommyreads) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was looking for some cute quick dog reads on Hoopla and discovered this graphic novel. I couldn't resist and before you knew it, I had devoured Volume 1 of Action Lab. This book contains the first three issues of the comic which introduces us to our characters as well as explains why Action Lab is one of the best heroes out there.

This story is set in Canaan City and Action Lab runs a dog rescue helping fellow canines scheduled for euthanasia at the local pound. Along the way, he send positive messages about dog adoption, caring for pets and pet overpopulation. He even talks about certain breeds which are misunderstood. Each issue within the graphic novel features a question and answer section about dogs which would be a perfect way for parents to introduce young ones on the many facets of dog responsibility.

I don't know if I'm going to be able to locate any future issues of Action Lab but if I do, you can bet I'll be reading them.

[Stephanie Tournas · Rating 3 out of 5]

Three issues of the Action Lab: Dog of Wonder comic bound together. Percy the Action Lab runs an operation to rescue dogs that are scheduled to be euthanized at the Canaan City dog pound. Did I mention that he is himself a dog? A lab-rador retriever. He has a special Avengers-like disguise that makes him seem like a human, and a jet pack for quick getaways. Clever dogs and hapless humans make for dog-centered action adventure. In between the three sections there are Q & A sections with a pit bull dog rescue organization. A luminous color palette, sparse background and clearly identifiable dog breeds make this a pleasurable easy adventure graphic.

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok graphic- just a bound version of the comic with all the ads and stuff in the book.
It does seem preachy about how care for a dog and can you give the dog a good home. I do think the dog care lessons will go over the younger readers heads.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute enough, though it bothered me a bit that the trade was obviously just the comics smushed together in one volume.

[Kristin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finished issues 1 and 2.

[Kori]

I'm going to go hug my dog now!

[Xander Kennedy · Rating 3 out of 5]

OK, so it's not quite Hero Cats, but as far as comic books for kids go, this is still a pretty decent one. (I wish I liked dogs more.)

[joe bowen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very enjoyable.

I actually thought that this was fun and very enjoyable and is definitely worth reading again sometime in the future.

[Jenn · Rating 4 out of 5]

So cute! I want more of Action Lab's adventures, for sure.