New Publisher Alert: SHP Comics | News and Preview
SHP Comics is a new publisher that focuses in their words, on “delivering genre-bending storytelling melding Horror, Sci-fi, and Adventure into daring and intelligent stories.” And, of course, some of those stories are geared toward young readers, which is why we’re featuring them here. The Adventures of Baby Zicky: Wrath of the Rat King, by writer Darin S. Cape and artists Zeno Decrux and Hiorsh Gabbatto, is their first all-ages title, and it’s based on the bedtime stories Cape used to tell his kids. The five-issue series that will launch on May 21. Here’s the publisher’s description:
Whether Zicky is remarking on the fantastical world he’s found himself in or hurling insults at his enemies, our young hero will delight readers of all kinds. While this is a story for all ages, the series encompasses a rich narrative filled with vibrant characters and thematic depth to spare. Good and evil are not presented as black and white, and Zicky will need all of his persistence, humor, and ninja skills to reach the end of his journey before time runs out!
Will Zicky be able to escape from the evil clutches of the Rat King and find his way home? Will this dastardly rodent foe succeed in invading our world? Find out for yourself by ordering The Adventures of Baby Zicky today!
Featuring the art of Zeno Decrux and Hiorsh Gabotto with a style that transitions from a western style to manga-influenced, Baby Zicky is guaranteed to please readers of all ages!
There’s a bit of Little Nemo in this comic’s DNA as well! Here’s a preview so you can see for yourself. Enjoy!
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About Brigid Alverson
Brigid Alverson, the editor of the Good Comics for Kids blog, has been reading comics since she was 4. She has an MFA in printmaking and has worked as a book editor, a newspaper reporter, and assistant to the mayor of a small city. In addition to editing GC4K, she is a regular columnist for SLJ, a contributing editor at ICv2, an editor at Smash Pages, and a writer for Publishers Weekly. Brigid is married to a physicist and has two daughters. She was a judge for the 2012 Eisner Awards.
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