{"product_id":"craniacs-isbn-9781787748606","title":"Craniacs","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the collective, creative Craniums of Ira Friedman (Ex-Topps) and Joe Simko (\u003ci\u003eGarbage Pail Kids\u003c\/i\u003e) comes \u003ci\u003eCraniacs\u003c\/i\u003e, a refreshingly new and totally original comedy\/action\/adventure that has blasted its way across collectible trading cards and now into comics!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the \u003ci\u003eCraniacs\u003c\/i\u003e universe of skull-headed folks, two planets collide and force two very different societies – Stone-Aged Retrovia and ultra-futuristic Futerra – to figure out how they’re going to make this new planet-sharing world order work! Innovative high-octane action, wacky physical comedy and outrageous competitions will be at the heart of every issue, alongside the importance of friendship, fraternity and family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe graphic novel collections all four issues of the comic book series and is presented with exclusive bonus interviews and artwork!\"This book feels like \u003ci\u003eGarbage Pail Kids \u003c\/i\u003ewent to art school, got kicked out and started a punk band ... Hilarious, weird. and brilliant all at once!\" \u003cb\u003e- Comic Crusaders \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It's a really good looking book. I would have loved this concept as a kid! It's fun!\" - \u003cb\u003eThe Comic Report\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"A standout debut that lives up to its initial hype. With its innovative two-story format, dynamic creative team, and rich, quirky world, this issue sets a strong foundation for the series to come. It’s a must-read for anyone who loves humor, unique storytelling, and characters with an undeniable personality. The combination of Sholly Fisch’s masterful writing and Joe Simko’s iconic art makes this a book that will undoubtedly resonate with fans of all ages.\" - \u003cb\u003eComic Book Addicts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eSholly Fisch\u003c\/b\u003e written everything from \u003ci\u003eBatman\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eBugs Bunny\u003c\/i\u003e, and from \u003ci\u003eSpider-Man\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eScooby-Doo\u003c\/i\u003e. His comics for kids have won a Ringo Award, a Comics Buyer’s Guide Fan Award, and been nominated for an Eisner Award and four Diamond Gem Awards. Some of Sholly’s \u003ci\u003eSuperman\u003c\/i\u003e stories for older readers appeared in two #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling graphic novels, and one of his \u003ci\u003eBatman\u003c\/i\u003e stories was adapted to become an episode of the television series \u003ci\u003eBatman: The Brave and the Bold\u003c\/i\u003e. By day, Sholly is a mild-mannered developmental psychologist who has helped produce numerous educational TV shows and games, including \u003ci\u003eSesame Street\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCyberchase\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Magic School Bus Rides Again\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoe Simko\u003c\/b\u003e is a New York City based illustrator who is the current lead artist\/writer to Topps’ \u003ci\u003eGarbage Pail Kids \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eWacky Packages\u003c\/i\u003e trading cards. He is the producer and co-director of the \u003ci\u003eGarbage Pail Kids\u003c\/i\u003e documentary film, \u003ci\u003e30 Years of Garbage\u003c\/i\u003e. He was the illustrator\/author of the book series, \u003ci\u003eThe Sweet Rot\u003c\/i\u003e, and has designed artwork for bands, creating album covers, tour posters and concert shirts for such acts as \u003ci\u003eMetallica, Gwar, Misfits, The Vans Warped Tour\u003c\/i\u003e, etc. His \u003ci\u003eCereal Killers\u003c\/i\u003e trading cards set was released May 2, 2011 with Joe writing and painting all 55 cards. A second series was released through Wax Eye in June 2012.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eValentina Bianconi\u003c\/b\u003e is a colorist currently working in the comic book industry and as illustrator for Lone Wolf gamebooks.\u003cbr\u003eValentina has worked with various publishers including Sergio Bonelli Editore, Aftershock Comics, Edition Soleil, Treyarch, Image Comics, Vincent Books, Disney, Boom! Studios. Her recent work includes the acclaimed \u003ci\u003eDoctor Who\u003c\/i\u003e comic series dedicated to the 15th Doctor for Titan Comics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe is the creator of the \u003ci\u003eCraniacs\u003c\/i\u003e trading card series with former long-time senior executive at Topps, Ira Friedman. The brand is currently in development with Titmouse, Inc for an animated television series.","brand":"Titan Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233054372069,"sku":"NP9781787748606","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781787748606.jpg?v=1767724205","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/craniacs-isbn-9781787748606","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}