Punk Taco Vol. 1

About the Author

Adam Wallenta is a veteran author, illustrator, and educator with over 30 years of experience in comics, having worked with major publishers like Marvel, DC, and Skyhorse, as well as founding his own company, American Mule Entertainment. He co-created the official Public Enemy comic series with Chuck D and, alongside his wife Dr. Kanani K. M. Lee, developed the Adventures of Geo series to promote Earth sciences in schools worldwide. Adam is also the founder of the popular “HipHop and Comics” panel featured at major conventions like NYCC and SDCC, bringing together artists from both worlds, and he occasionally records his own positive rap records under the name ILLUS. His award-winning Punk Taco graphic novel series, created with his young son, Makana, has earned multiple honors, including the 2019 Ringo Award for Best Kids Comic. When he isn’t making comics or mentoring young artists, Adam can be found spending time with his family, building Lego, watching old movies or doing his best to play sports with his kids, who are way more coordinated and athletic than he is.

Makana Wallenta co-created, co-wrote and was the co-artist of Punk Taco when he was 5-years-old (He’s 13 now!) In 2019, Punk Taco won a Ringo Award for “Best Kids Comic or Graphic Novel at the Baltimore Comic Con. Makana is also the co-host of the Little Kids Big Kids YouTube channel. He is currently working on Punk Taco Volume 3 and 4 with his dad and little brother, while keeping up with his school responsibilities.