Canto Volume 1: If I Only Had a Heart

Name: Canto Volume 1: If I Only Had a Heart
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SKU: 9781506743622
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By David M. Booher and Drew Zucker and Astone Vittorio

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A tiny clockwork hero on a quest for a heart for the one he loves, fights for freedom and hope, facing tyrannical forces in a fantastical modern fairytale. Enslaved for generations, Canto's people once had hearts, now they have clocks. They are forbidden to love, yet... Read More

Format: Hardback

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Description

A tiny clockwork hero on a quest for a heart for the one he loves, fights for freedom and hope, facing tyrannical forces in a fantastical modern fairytale.

Enslaved for generations, Canto's people once had hearts, now they have clocks. They are forbidden to love, yet Canto loves a little tin girl. When slavers damage her clock beyond repair, Canto embarks on an incredible journey through his strange and fantastic world to bring back her heart. As he conquers fearsome creatures and finds unlikely allies, he must confront the mysterious figure who has taken their hearts to save the one he loves.

Hailed as a truly entertaining and striking modern fairy tale (Newsarama) and a beautiful and heartfelt story about love and heroism (The Brazen Bull), Canto is an adventure for past, present and future generations alike. By Eisner and GLAAD Media Award nominated writer David M. Booher (Rain, Specs, Killer Queens) and brilliant artist Drew Zucker.

This high-quality hardcover reprint features brand new cover art, collects the entire first series, an expansive cover gallery, sketchbook and process section, and a new introduction by legendary Usagi Yojimbo creator Stan Sakai!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781506743622

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 June 2024

Country: United States

Imprint: Dark Horse Comics,U.S.

Illustration: 184 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 266.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 192

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DAVID M. BOOHER grew up in a small Ohio town reading Stephen King, watching The Goonies, eating Lucky Charms in front of He-Man, trading Garbage Pail Kids, playing Nintendo, and going outside. Channeling his love for all the best 1980's sci-fi and fantasy, he has co-created and written comic series CANTO, POWERLESS, the LGBTQ-led KILLER QUEENS, ALIEN BOUNTY HUNTER, and the middle grade series TALES OF LAKE EERIE. He's also written several features. A lawyer by training, he lives in Los Angeles with his husband and the true masterminds behind their operation--their adopted greyhounds.

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