The Puppet, the Professor and the Prophet
Published on 2. July 2007
Book
Hardback
176 pages
978-0-00-723340-3 (ISBN)
Description
A groundbreaking mix of fiction and full-colour comic strip that follows a headstrong girl's journey into the bizarre fictional world of Abadazad to rescue her younger brother. In 'The Puppet, the Professor and the Prophet', Kate teams up with more strange characters to continue her quest to rescue her brother Matt from the evil Lanky Man. Having been abandoned by the Waterlogged Warlock, Kate and the living candle, Master Wix, meet Professor Headstrong and the puppet Mary Annette. But the intrigue deepens as Kate is told it is her destiny to involve the terrifying Mr Glum. And with the Lanky Man's Lanky Boys on the prowl, who can Kate trust?
Reviews / Votes
Praise for the Abadazad comics! "One of those very rare fantasy works that can enchant preteen kids and 40-year old fanboys!" Entertainment Weekly "ABADAZAD contains all the elements for a comic book classic." Comics InternationalMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Target group
Children/juvenile
Illustrations
14 col illus, 30 col plates
Dimensions
Height: 209 mm
Width: 133 mm
Weight
437 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-723340-3 (9780007233403)
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Persons
J. M. DeMatteis is one of the most versatile writers in the graphic story medium, and has won acclaim for Marvel's Kraven's Last Hunt (Spiderman) DC's Speeding Bullets (Superman and Batman) and Justice League. Illustrator Mike Ploog's work includes projects for Marvel as well as graphic novels such as 'The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus' and horror stories such as 'Wherewolf by Night'.