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Sci-Fu Vol. 1

Yehudi Mercado author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Oni Press,US

Published:19th Jun '18

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Hip-Hop, Sci-Fi and Kung Fu all hit the turn-tables for the mash-up mix ofthe year! Cartoonist/force of nature Yehudi Mercado (Pantalones, TX, RocketSalvage) sets his sights on 1980s Brooklyn and Wax, a young mix-master whoscratches the perfect beat and accidentally summons a UFO that transports hisfamily, best friend, and current crush to the robot-dominated planet ofDiscopia. Now Wax and his crew must master the intergalactic musical martial artof Sci-Fu to fight the power and save Earth. Word to your mother.

"A lighthearted tale with black and brown characters, matter-of-fact Brooklyn bilingualism, and a solid message of creating through failure and love." * Kirkus *
"[...] it's Mercado’s artwork that truly puts a fresh spin on this tale; his heavy outlining and bright colorization make his cartoon characters jump off the page, which makes the many action sequences all that more impressive." * BookList *
"His caricatured figures and dynamic layouts, coupled with a neon palette and graffiti flourishes, make for an entertaining story with a little something for everyone: hip-hop, tech-driven action, and romance." * Publisher's Weekly *
"A must have for libraries nationwide." * School Library Journal *
"Yehudi Mercado blends science fiction, kung fu, and hip-hop in Sci-Fu, a unique and entertaining graphic-novel adventure." * Foreword Reviews *
 

"Old school hip hop meets old school science fiction in this fun comic." * Polygon *

ISBN: 9781620104729

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 10mm

Weight: 272g

144 pages