On Tuesday, January 27th (bookstores) and Wednesday, January 28th (comic shops), Mad Cave Studios‘ Papercutz imprint is releasing PUNK TACO ADVENTURES! Vol. 1!
PUNK TACO is a loveable space-taco who rocks out across the universe with his band, spreading peace and love through music. Along the way, they seem to always get into a bit of trouble while helping those in need and doing the right thing against impossible odds.
In this brand-new collection of stories from the father-son writer team Adam Wallenta and Makana Wallenta, PUNK TACO and the band will do battle against the evil King Boogar, to help reunite their new friend, Philip, with his family, while discovering the mysterious, magical powers of the Evocaja.
PLUS!!! Two bonus stories that have PUNK TACO experiencing big feelings and sharing his love for art with his friend, Bash. Featuring art by Makana Wallenta, Scott Chantler, Rich Koslowski, DJ JS-1, Chuck D (Public Enemy), Mike Cavallaro, Art Baltazar, Franco and more!
Here’s a look at the cover, storyline, and preview pages for Mad Cave Studios’ release on New Comic Book Day…
PUNK TACO ADVENTURES! Vol. 1 “New Friends”
Created by
Adam Wallenta & Makana Wallenta
Art by
Adam Wallenta, Makana Wallenta,
Keola Wallenta, Gabriel Mayorga
Colors by
Lea Jean Badelles
Age Range: 7-12
Page Count: 112
SRP: $12.99 (TPB)/$17.99 (HC)
Punk Taco and his band of misfits, rock out across the universe, spreading peace and love through music, while helping those in need, making friends and always trying to do the right thing against impossible odds. For fans of InvestiGATORS and Hilda.
PUNK TACO is a loveable space-taco who rocks out across the universe with his band, spreading peace and love through music. Along the way, they seem to always get into a bit of trouble while helping those in need and doing the right thing against impossible odds. In this brand-new collection of stories, PUNK TACO and the band will do battle against the evil King Boogar, to help reunite their new friend, Philip, with his family, while discovering the mysterious, magical powers of the Evocaja. PLUS two bonus stories that have PUNK TACO experiencing big feelings and sharing his love for art with his friend, Bash.
About Papercutz:
Papercutz is dedicated to publishing great graphic novels for all ages. Popular with reluctant readers and gifted readers alike, Papercutz graphic novels for kids, tweens, and teens include a wide range of genres, including humor, action adventure, mystery, horror, and favorite characters. We work every day to introduce young readers to the imaginative wonders waiting to be discovered in comics.