{"product_id":"phoo-action-deluxe-edition-isbn-9781787743458","title":"Phoo Action Deluxe Edition","description":"\u003cb\u003eCelebrate 25 years of the universe created by \u003ci\u003eGorillaz\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor fans of the cult-classic \u003ci\u003eTank Girl, The Face\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, and the Collector’s crown jewel for unconventional crime-fighting.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJamie Hewlett and Mat Wakeham’s iconic comic strips and creations take center stage in the Deluxe Edition of Phoo Action: Silver Jubilee. The superstar, supercop duo of Whitey Action and Terry Phoo once again battle side-by-side, as the edition celebrates the 25th anniversary of the creation of the Phoo Action universe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHowever, sixteen-year-old Kung-Fu orphan Whitey’s hangover is rudely interrupted, and Phoo Action is forced to combat their notorious foes, 'The Freebies,' and the rest of the ridiculous mutants that have returned to the filthy streets of Soho and are once again wreaking havoc. There are original, brilliant, and bizarre comics and all-new, gripping prose storylines, featuring unseen characters and nostalgic reappearances taking their places for an epic battle, ensuring that new and dedicated Phoo Action fans are going to be enthralled.\u003cbr\u003eThe deluxe edition is a must-have for collectors, with extra features including exclusive art cards, original scripts on specially printed paper stock, exciting gatefolds, and a sleek slipcase to present Hewlett’s signature graphic novel style and Mat Wakeham’s design and narrative mastery in all its intended glory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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 ground-breaking Gorillaz projects. Learn about the elusive Hewlett, gain insight into his working process, and appreciate the art that predates and foreshadows the renowned drawing style that now spearheads Gorillaz’s stardom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you’re a Phoo Action enthusiast, Gorillaz fanatic, ‘The Face’ admirer, or a collector seeking an extraordinary addition to your shelf, Phoo Action: Super Deluxe Edition promises an action-packed adventure and immersive experience.\"One of my favourite releases this year. This book is absolutely stunning.\" \u003cb\u003eNear Mint Condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"This edition is a result of years of passionate love, labourious hard work, and uttermost dedication. You can see it on every page – every single aspect of the the book, across every single edition, is designed with care and detail.\" \u003cb\u003eComics Beat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A nice, well constructed book.\" \u003cb\u003eGem Mint Collectibles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Peculiar...hilarious...lavish...deranged...definitive. Makes the case for being as significant as Hewlett’s other work. 4.5 out of 5!\"\u003cb\u003e SFX Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"You have not seen a comic like this, this year. It's art book, its retrospective, it's history. Gosh, if this isn't some of the coolest thing I've seen. If you're not convinced you need to buy this, you're tripping!\" \u003cb\u003eComics Are Dope\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“It is gorgeous. Oh my god, the value. I can flip to any page and it’s incredible.” \u003cb\u003eINKPULP\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \"Reminds you all over again how vivid [Jamie Hewlett's] cartooning was...no one else would have drawn Terry and Whitey’s world the way Hewlett does, or could have.\" \u003cb\u003eTripwire Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Jamie Hewlett's 90s magic marker masterpiece comic Get the Freebies is awesome!\" \u003cb\u003eJim Rugg (Cartoonist Kayfabe)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A gorgeous Deluxe Edition ... it's beautifully produced!\" \u003cb\u003eFor The Love Of Comics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003ePhoo Action\u003c\/i\u003e is my kind of book: a carefully curated assemblage of comics, art, photographs, scripts, and ephemera that brings a lost gem back into the collective consciousness.\" \u003cb\u003eThe Comics Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"It’s a behemoth of a book, but it’s worth every penny you spend on it, with every choice feeling like a deliberate and well-crafted addition to a massive tome that’s easy to dive in and hard to put down.\" \u003cb\u003eComics Beat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eJamie Hewlett \u003c\/b\u003eis the co-creator of \u003ci\u003ePhoo Action\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTank Girl\u003c\/i\u003e and was named Design Museum’s Designer of the Year in 2006. The illustrator teamed up with \u003ci\u003eBlur\u003c\/i\u003e frontman Damon Albarn to create the multi-million selling, virtual pop group \u003ci\u003eGorillaz\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatthew Wakeham\u003c\/b\u003e is the co-creator of \u003ci\u003ePhoo Action\u003c\/i\u003e and has been close friends with Jamie Hewlett since Hewlett’'s creation of ‘Tank Girl’. He has previously written for and worked on previous \u003ci\u003ePhoo Action\u003c\/i\u003e titles and was a key employee at \u003ci\u003eGorillaz’s\u003c\/i\u003e former design company \u003ci\u003eZombie Flesh Eaters.\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Titan Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303091359973,"sku":"NP9781787743458","price":99.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781787743458.jpg?v=1767734755","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/phoo-action-deluxe-edition-isbn-9781787743458","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}