Jamie Hewlett, Matthew Wakeham

Gebundenes Buch

Phoo Action

Beschreibung

Celebrate 25 years of the universe created by Gorillaz star Jamie Hewlett, in the iconic style that spearheads the band's success, with this silver jubilee compilation of comics, scripts, and an assortment of behind-the-scenes material of the franchise. For fans of the cult-classic Tank Girl, The Face magazine, and the Collector's crown jewel for unconventional crime-fighting. Jamie Hewlett and Mat Wakeham's iconic comic strips take center stage in the Standard Edition of Phoo Action: Silver Jubilee. The popular duo of Whitey Action and Terry Phoo are once again battling side-by-side, as the edition celebrates the 25th anniversary since the creation of the Phoo Action universe. However, the celebrations are cut short on Whitey's 18th birthday, and the protagonists are forced to combat their notorious foes 'The Freebies', who are among the mutants that have returned to the streets of London and are once again wreaking havoc. Gripping storylines ensure that new and dedicated Phoo Action fans are enthralled. This sleek and stunning book is a must-have for collectors and comic fans alike, presenting Hewlett's signature graphic novel style and Mat Wakeham's design and narrative mastery in all its intended glory. The longtime collaborators deliver a unique blend of irreverent humor, unconventional crime-fighting, and mutant mayhem. Readers gain an insight into the creative minds behind not only Phoo Action, but also the cult-classic Tank Girl and groundbreaking Gorillaz projects. Learn about the elusive Hewlett, rumored to be Banksy, and appreciate the renowned drawing style that spearheads Gorillaz's stardom. Whether you're a Phoo Action enthusiast, Gorillaz fanatic, 'The Face' admirer, or a collector seeking an extraordinary addition to your shelf, Phoo Action promises an action-packed adventure and immersive experience.

Autor

Matthew Wakeham is the co-creator of Phoo Action and has been close friends with Jamie Hewlett since Hewlett''s creation of 'Tank Girl'. He has previously written for and worked on previous Phoo Action titles and was a key employee at Gorillaz's former design company Zombie Flesh Eaters. Jamie Hewlett is the co-creator of Phoo Action and Tank Girl and was named Design Museum's Designer of the Year in 2006. The illustrator teamed up with Blur frontman Damon Albarn to create the multi-million selling, virtual pop group Gorillaz.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Titan
• Seitenzahl: 464
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. September 2026
• Englisch
• Gewicht: 567g
• ISBN-13: 9781787743465
• ISBN-10: 1787743462
• Artikelnr.: 73731106