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Moonshadow

by J.M. DeMatteis
Jon J. Muth
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Known as America's first fully painted graphic novel, the poetic, philosophical, and groundbreaking Moonshadow gets a deluxe hardcover treatment, with a new introduction by writer J.M. DeMatteis and a new bonus section featuring concept art and early notes from the creative team. A romantic, unreliable narrator leads us through his interplanetary coming-of-age story, as an older Moonshadow recounts his strange mixed-species birth in outer space, his escape from a deep-space zoo, and his struggles to survive in a war-torn universe. With gorgeous watercolor artwork by Jon J Muth, this influential, timeless ""fairy tale for adults"" also includes the Farewell Moonshadow illustrated novella that gives fans a look at Moon's life after his tumultuous, space-faring teens and misadventures with the miscreant Ira. Digitally restored and including all original cover work, this volume also includes illustrations by Kent Williams and George Pratt and lettering by Kevin Nowlan. A sci-fi fantasy that Ray Bradbury called, ""Beautiful, original, haunting,"" and DeMatteis himself calls ""Dickens' David Copperfield meets Siddhartha in space.""

  • Creators

  • Series

    Moonshadow (1985)

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    June 26, 2019

  • Pages

    518

  • Formats

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      • ISBN: 9781506709550
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  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      August 1, 2019

      In 1968, an alien being kidnaps a bohemian woman named Sunflower and deposits her in an intergalactic zoo where she gives birth to a son Moonshadow. Fifteen years later, their captors suddenly, without warning, exile mother and son, along with their cat, Frodo, and an abusive miscreant named Ira. Cast adrift in a chaotic galaxy, Moonshadow will in time become a soldier, thief, prisoner, actor, courtesan, and exile, as he journeys across the universe toward adulthood. DeMatteis (Daredevil Epic Collection) combines satire, poetry, and profanity, with profound explorations of philosophical concepts, all presented in glorious, watercolor illustrations by Muth (Global Frequency: Deluxe Edition). The result is a sprawling, picaresque coming-of-age story that remains one of the most sophisticated and literary graphic novels ever created. VERDICT This classic work has been regarded as a beloved masterpiece since its initial release between 1985 and 1987. This new, definitive edition, which features a plethora of production notes, sketches, and script pages, is sure to enhance its reputation.

      Copyright 2019 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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