The story is a fantasy tale about barbarians, the dead coming to life to feed on the living, a witch with uncertain loyalties, a missing clan in a remote region and. Broxo is a barbarian boy who has lived in the wild without much human interaction since he was four hes fourteen when the story begins, although he probably doesnt even realize. Earlier this week, we posted an exclusive trailer for first seconds fun but heartfelt new barbarians versus zombies book broxo. For sure, if you put those into the shaker, and pour the mix over dry ice harvested from a spooky celtic backwater. Both cartoonists have new books published by first second publishing. Carly monardo broxo, the only surviving member of a tribe of barbarians, spends his time on a mountain hunting and avoiding the maneating walking dead until everything changes when zora, a foreign princess. His first solo graphic novel, broxo, is about teenage barbarians and was. While i found the art sometimes a little muddy, i still had no trouble following the story. Between the panels 2 gives you an inside look at the making of four great new graphic novels. Zora, in tattered skirt, furry boots and winged headband, is on an unauthorized mission of peace to the faroff peryton clan, but when she gets to their mountain she finds only broxo, in mail shirt, fur cape and earrings.
Broxo publishes today, and i hope youll pick up a copy and dive into the scary, gorgeous, funny world of broxo, the. Here she meets broxo, a warrior of her own age and his pet, a gigantic snow beast. For sure, if you put those into the shaker, and pour the mix over. Zack giallongos broxo is compared to shadow of the colossus, bone, and elfquest. Oct 11, 2012 earlier this week, we posted an exclusive trailer for first seconds fun but heartfelt new barbarians versus zombies book broxo.
His first solo graphic novel, broxo, is about teenage barbarians and was published in 2012. Oct 31, 20 zack giallongo s broxo is compared to shadow of the colossus, bone, and elfquest. Broxo of zack giallongos broxo is not the main character of his own book. Can the two young warriors together defeat the living dead. Broxo by zack giallongo princess zora has traveled from her clan of the. Broxo is the debut fantasy graphic novel by zack giallongo and it is released today october 2, 2012. Every so often in our careers, we get to be a part of something nostalgic or special to us that were proud of.
Broxo the teenage barbarian offers allages fantasy fun. Oct 02, 2012 by zack giallongo illustrated by zack giallongo. With amazing illustrations by zack giallongo broxo, ewoks shadows of endor, this is a macbeth that can be enjoyed by the whole flock, pack, or family. The stratford zoo midnight revue presents romeo and juliet. This graphic novel takes classic fantasy tropes and adds zombies. Readers can use their artistic force to bring these sensational scenes to life. From luke skywalker to darth vader, every page is packed with doodles from a galaxy far, far away. This book helped prove my ongoing theory that 98% of books with a map at the beginning are good. Younglings can draw, color, and create with all their favorite characters from the star wars films. The stratford zoo midnight revue presents macbeth zack. That distinction goes to zora, a warrior cut more from the mold of miyazaki princesses than from disneys pamperedchef variety. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Broxo and zora learn the truth behind the walking dead and team up to help all become right in their world.
Oct 02, 2012 the book is directed more toward younger readers, probably what would be called middle grade. Fall visiting comic creators ben hatke, zack giallongo. The titular broxo of zack giallongos broxo is not the main character of his own book. Star wars doodles by zack giallongo, paperback barnes. Now weve got a chat with the author of the book, zack giallongo. Its colored by braden lamb and carly monardo, and they do a fine job giallongo digs the swordandsorcery fantasy stuff, and broxo is firmly in that tradition. The stratford zoo midnight revue presents macbeth, book by. Broxo, the only surviving member of a tribe of barbarians, spends his time on a mountain hunting and avoiding the maneating walking dead until everything changes when zora, a foreign princess, arrives on the mountain seeking broxos lost tribe. Courtesy of the artist broxo and princess zora battle the undead in zack giallongos graphic novel for readers age 10 and older.
Zora, in tattered skirt, furry boots and winged headband, is on an unauthorized mission of peace to the faroff peryton clan, but when she gets to. Broxo by zack giallongo 2012 1002 paperback january 1, 1664 5. I have friends who have officially written comics based on tv shows they loved, adapted favorite childhood books to comics, or contributed art to trading cards based on a beloved movie franchise. It is hard to put into words what exactly zack giallongos broxo is about. Oct 22, 2012 broxo by zack giallongo, 97815964355, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The official home of zack giallongo a cartoonist working. So take your seats and prepare for shakespeares greatest tragedy as youve never seen it funny. Bloody chester, by jt petty and hilary florido, sumo, by thien pham, and sailor twain, by mark siegel. He currently lives with two cats and enjoys playing the banjo. The humor and mannerisms of the main characters would appeal to that age group more. I feel like the book can be enjoyed by a wide range of readers though.
Giallongo keeps getting better at both the writing and the art, and im looking forward to seeing what he does next. Oct 31, 2012 cartoonist zack giallongo is known to fans of mini comics, but hes hoping to get wider recognition thanks to first second books who just released his debut graphic novel, broxo. I picked this book up on a whim because the cover was very intriguing. Broxo is aloneand has been for yearsbut for migo, a horned, catlike. Video book trailer for the stratford zoo midnight revue presents macbeth.
The official home of zack giallongo a cartoonist working on. Survival on the ice written by jason viola with illustrations by zack giallongo animals, childrens 9, childrens nonfiction, environment, graphic novel, natural history, nature, nonfiction. Ian lendler is the author of the acclaimed stratford zoo graphic novel series and the picture books, undone fairy tale, saturday, and one day a dot. Zack giallongo, the writer and illustrator of broxo, created a world thats as diverse and fascinating as the classic high fantasy adventures of my childhood, and every time i read this book again, i find more to love in it. Zack giallongo is a professional cartoonist, cheese. Comic book resources broxo lives with migo, some kind of wild animal companion. Published by zack in stories 1 comment every so often in our careers, we get to be a part of something nostalgic or special to us that were proud of. Everything changes when zora, a foreign princess, arrives on the mountain seeking broxos lost tribe. Sep 30, 2014 ian lendlers hilarious tale of afterhours animal stagecraft is perfectly paired with the adorable, accessible artwork of zack giallongo broxo, ewoks.
Between new england and the midwest, hes a little bit country and a little bit rock and roll. Fall visiting comic creators ben hatke, zack giallongo, raina. Oct 11, 2012 the series of events begins on saturday, october 20 from 112 with creators ben hatke zita the spacegirl and zack giallongo broxo. The princess of the granitewing clan travels west to find the peryton clan. The stratford zoo midnight revue presents macbeth by zack giallongo illustrator in chm, fb2, fb3 download e book. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Zack giallongo was born and raised in massachusetts, although one half of his family lives in indiana. Follow zack giallongo and explore their bibliography from s zack giallongo author page. Broxo is the debut graphic novel by zack giallongo. Broxo is a barbarian boy who has lived in the wild without much human interaction since he was four hes fourteen when the story. Alix is a writer and illustrator who spends way too much time reading jane austen retellings of varying quality.
Zack giallongo is a professional cartoonist, cheese enthusiast, and amateur banjoist. Broxo, 2012 the new york times best sellers paperback graphic books. The zoo is nice and ordinary until the gates shut at night and the animals come out of their cages to perform shakespeares works. Although it is beautifully illustrated and does have brief moments of intensity and story clarity, there are too many confusing frames and substories for me to fully recommend this title. Zack giallongo illustrations of the stratford zoo midnight. Ian lendlers hilarious tale of afterhours animal stagecraft is perfectly paired with the adorable, accessible artwork of zack giallongo broxo, ewoks. I cant help trying to fit the characters of this graphic novel into a sort. Broxo by zack giallongo books for teens, book club books, novels. The stratford zoo midnight revue presents macbeth paperback. Oct 15, 2012 i expect zack giallongo to write and draw a followup, a sequel. He also likes cheese, bowling, and writing in the third person. The series of events begins on saturday, october 20 from 112 with creators ben hatke zita the spacegirl and zack giallongo broxo.
The story is a fantasy tale about barbarians, the dead coming to life to feed on the living, a witch with uncertain loyalties, a missing clan in a remote region and a teenage coming of age story to the extent. And with romeo and juliet coming in book two, this is a promising new series of graphic novels for young readers. Broxo by zack giallongo graphic novel, fantasy, zombies, middle grade and up. Buy broxo by zack giallongo from waterstones today. Broxo by zack giallongo, 97815964355, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Set in an alien humanoid world, zora sets off to prove herself to her family by helping to reunite the five realms in search of the lost tribe of peryton.
I expect zack giallongo to write and draw a followup, a sequel. Cartoonist zack giallongo is known to fans of mini comics, but hes hoping to get wider recognition thanks to first second books who just released his debut graphic novel, broxo. There were some nice moments both in the graphics and in the storyline, and only a few where i had to go back and reexamine panels to make sure i. His first solo graphic novel, broxo, is about teenage barbarians and w. The stratford zoo midnight revue presents macbeth by zack. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Broxo by zack giallongo meet your next favorite book. It will be called zora, i hope, and it will detail zora and broxos adventures after they have left the isolation of peryton peak. Browse books by zack giallongo the stratford zoo midnight revue presents romeo and juliet. Shes no fan of slumming in the wastelands, but shes doing her bit to support her familys vision of uniting the five. A young girl named zora climbs onto a plateau, where shes looking for the clan that lives there.