{"title":"Massimo Mattioli","description":"\u003cp\u003eMassimo Mattioli's graphic novels burst with imaginative storytelling and vivid illustrations. His work, including titles like \u003cem\u003eJoe Galaxy\u003c\/em\u003e, invites readers into quirky, surreal worlds where humour and creativity intertwine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of bold visuals and offbeat narratives will appreciate Mattioli’s unique approach to graphic storytelling, blending whimsical characters with dynamic art that captures the spirit of adventure and fun.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"joe-galaxy-by-massimo-mattioli-9781683969945","title":"Joe Galaxy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a galaxy far, far away, swashbuckling space adventurer \u003cem\u003eJoe Galaxy\u003c\/em\u003e is out raising hell. Whether smuggling contraband alien porn, cheating at interstellar poker with bug-eyed monsters, or contending with the wicked lizards of Calisto IV, our wisecracking antihero always finds himself embroiled in one outrageous scenario after another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLaunched in the late-'70s, this satirical space opera showcases the twisted genius of its creator, Italian underground cartoonist Massimo Mattioli. Gleefully unhinged, \u003cem\u003eJoe Galaxy\u003c\/em\u003e swirls together pop culture parody, fourth wall breaks, formal inventiveness, and oodles of over-the-top sex and violence into a crazy comic cosmic gumbo. This complete collection includes every episode in the 14-year run of the \u003cem\u003eJoe Galaxy\u003c\/em\u003e universe, plus a bonus short penned by Mattioli in 2018, as well as a spirited introduction by Coconino Press editor Oscar Glioti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47383881613548,"sku":"9781683969945","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15402723482787.jpg?v=1773385747"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/massimo-mattioli.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}