Phoo Action Deluxe Edition
Published on 3. December 2024
Book
Hardback
464 pages
978-1-78774-345-8 (ISBN)
Description
Celebrate 25 years of the universe created by Gorillaz 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. For fans of the cult-classic Tank Girl, The Face magazine, and the Collector's crown jewel for unconventional crime-fighting.
Jamie Hewlett and Mat Wakeham's iconic comic strips take center stage in the deluxe edition of Phoo Action: Silver Jubilee. The popular duo of Whitey Action and Terry Phoo are once again battling side-by-side, as the edition celebrates the 25th anniversary since the creation of the Phoo Action universe.
However, the celebrations are cut short on Whitey's 18th birthday, and the protagonists are forced to combat their notorious foes 'The Freebies', who are among the mutants that have returned to the streets of Doncaster and are once again wreaking havoc. Gripping storylines ensure that new and dedicated Phoo Action fans are enthralled.
The 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.
The 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 groundbreaking Gorillaz projects. Learn about the elusive Hewlett, rumored to be Banksy, and appreciate the renowned drawing style that spearheads Gorillaz's stardom.
Whether you're a Phoo Action enthusiast, Gorillaz fanatic, 'The Face' admirer, or a collector seeking an extraordinary addition to your shelf, Phoo Action: Silver Jubilee Deluxe Edition promises an action-packed adventure and immersive experience.
Jamie Hewlett and Mat Wakeham's iconic comic strips take center stage in the deluxe edition of Phoo Action: Silver Jubilee. The popular duo of Whitey Action and Terry Phoo are once again battling side-by-side, as the edition celebrates the 25th anniversary since the creation of the Phoo Action universe.
However, the celebrations are cut short on Whitey's 18th birthday, and the protagonists are forced to combat their notorious foes 'The Freebies', who are among the mutants that have returned to the streets of Doncaster and are once again wreaking havoc. Gripping storylines ensure that new and dedicated Phoo Action fans are enthralled.
The 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.
The 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 groundbreaking Gorillaz projects. Learn about the elusive Hewlett, rumored to be Banksy, and appreciate the renowned drawing style that spearheads Gorillaz's stardom.
Whether you're a Phoo Action enthusiast, Gorillaz fanatic, 'The Face' admirer, or a collector seeking an extraordinary addition to your shelf, Phoo Action: Silver Jubilee Deluxe Edition promises an action-packed adventure and immersive experience.
Reviews / Votes
"One of my favourite releases this year. This book is absolutely stunning." Near Mint Condition"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." Comics Beat
"A nice, well constructed book." Gem Mint Collectibles
"Peculiar...hilarious...lavish...deranged...definitive. Makes the case for being as significant as Hewlett's other work. 4.5 out of 5!" SFX Magazine
"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!" Comics Are Dope
"It is gorgeous. Oh my god, the value. I can flip to any page and it's incredible." INKPULP
"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." Tripwire Magazine
"Jamie Hewlett's 90s magic marker masterpiece comic Get the Freebies is awesome!" Jim Rugg (Cartoonist Kayfabe)
"A gorgeous Deluxe Edition ... it's beautifully produced!" For The Love Of Comics
"Phoo Action 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." The Comics Journal
"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." Comics Beat
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Titan Books Ltd
Dimensions
Height: 322 mm
Width: 261 mm
Thickness: 49 mm
Weight
3246 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78774-345-8 (9781787743458)
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Matthew Wakeham is the co-creator of Phoo Action and has been close friends with Jamie Hewlett since Hewlett''s creation of 'Tank Girl'. He has previously written for and worked on previous Phoo Action titles and was a key employee at Gorillaz's former design company Zombie Flesh Eaters.
Jamie Hewlett is best known as the visual genius behind the award-winning, virtual pop group Gorillaz. His work includes 2000AD's Hewligan's Haircut, covers for DC & interior art for Doom Patrol.
Jamie Hewlett is best known as the visual genius behind the award-winning, virtual pop group Gorillaz. His work includes 2000AD's Hewligan's Haircut, covers for DC & interior art for Doom Patrol.