Brought to life by creators Carlos Luis, and Brian “Proffess” Howelton, Buumba Ta Juba: Sorrow ta Fearless is a graphic novel that is unlike many that you’ve seen.  To start, it’s driving focus is its heart.  There is a lot of emotion and positivity here, written with a lot of thought and care by Proffess, and illustrated beautifully by Luis.  It can be described as having a Phineas and Ferb feeling with an almost Animaniacs look, which makes it instantly accessible and appreciated by a wide variety of fans.  Howelton and Luis effortlessly bring a good deal of feelings to the forefront, bringing a respectful amount of humor to a story about identity and community.

Buumba Ta Juba is a novel mixed with fantasy and realism about their path to discovery and the roadblocks.

It’s a story about a kid named Ji, born in Denver, Colorado, where life seems terrific. Except his parents paid little attention to him. They consume themselves in technology and social media, pushing Ji aside for their timeline. Hatred towards technology brews in Ji, leading to his desire to control it to destroy it. But there’s one problem, he doesn’t know how technology works. An accident occurs to Ji at a tech conference that may help his cause or further his detestation. On his quest to obliterate cybernetics, Ji crosses paths with characters that intertwine with his life for the better or worse.

This novel will be a two-part graphic novel series that will start with the background of how these characters became who they are, leading to comic book issues. Buumba Ta Juba will have pain, strength, success, fantasy, struggle, truth, lies, creativity, and laughter! Just like a comedian can take the light of a negative and make you laugh, simultaneously bring attention to a negative. We want BTJ to entertain all those who read it.

Created by some very talented people, Buumba Ta Juba has a lot of endearing qualities that position it as a story that can help readers cope with some feelings of their own.  Luis and Proffess bring the fun and the funny, ensuring their graphic novel is something that anyone can pick up and enjoy.  It’s a project that has been percolating for some time, and these creators have been hard at work bringing it to life with the love and respect that it deserves.  Check out Buumba Ta Juba: Sorrow Ta Fearless and get on the mailing list before its release by going to this link at Pugnacious Publishing.

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Coming to you from the mind of Iami Breaux, and illustrator Alexander Santer, a native Ukrainian, Gifts from the Sacred Warrior is a beautiful and exciting graphic novel adventure about people taking destiny into their own hands by training the champions meant to bring humanity into the next age.  Breaux and Santer bring this project to life in haunting beauty, whether its the artwork, or the wonderful prose layered beneath.  This set of one dozen tales will be sure to stoke the imagination of anyone who dreams of seeing life beyond the stars, as well as humanity’s journey toward the future.

Gifts from the Sacred Warrior is a sci-fi, graphic novel comprised of 12 inter-connected stories based on astrology. While the main characters are plagued by conspiracies of corruption, war and nefarious organizations, at its core, Gifts from the Sacred Warrior is a commemoration to the inner child. Imagine if you go back in time to the moment that shattered your dreams. If you knew then what you know now, how would you respond?  This book features practical holistic healing rituals to transcend adverse distractions and harness the super abilities that lie on the other side of self-realization.

On the Kickstarter side, Breaux ensures that there is a plethora of goodies to amass, from copies of the book, to prints of the artwork, and beyond.  Even when the project finds its funding, there are also stretch goals planned, which almost every backer level will have access to.  This duo and the rest of their team are a force to watch out for, so do be sure to keep an eye open for the campaign as it makes it way forward, collecting one new backer after another on its road to release.  Check out the Kickstarter for Gifts from the Sacred Warriors, which is now live!

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There are few fantasy creators out there who have everything scoped out so well as Bill Shook.  With his illustrated novel, WALDO BEYOND THE WALLS: ADVENTURES IN THE GALAXY, he manages to create a new sticking point in a long-running series, which anchors a tremendous universe teeming with potential.  Pop culture references are present here and there, most notably in its nods to Kilroy (and mostly on the older books Shook has released).  This latest story is delightfully silly, as the author has a witty and clever sense of humor.  It feels like it was made for this format, as its full page spreads look gorgeous, and the style elsewhere is  similarly spectacular.  Waldo features culture-hopping events across our world, and helps readers learn more about our history, so it’s perfect for kids who want to learn in a fun way.  An incredible work of imagination for those who love to let theirs run wild.

This Fantasy Adventure about the reluctant hero Waldo, is the creation of author, artist, and designer BILL SHOOK. The story weaves a unique blend of culture, humor, history, science and fantasy.

There’s no one in the world quite like Waldo, a fellow who’s a bit off the wall even when he’s on it! Join Waldo and his collection of friends, as they embark on adventures that will span the world, dive deep into history, consider the great beyond, and keep a smile on your face from beginning to end. Strange events force Waldo off the Wall as he is contacted by his Uncle Viktor and handed a clue to a family secret that is truly out of this world!

They will get a glimpse of other cultures and traditions in Europe, Asia, and North America, and discover magical treasures. They’ll delve into some of the most pivotal moments in human history as they explore world famous walls in Croatia, China, Zimbabwe, and Greece. By the time Waldo finally gets back to the Wall, he’ll have learned not only where he comes from, and realize that this isn’t the end of his story, but the beginning of an adventure spanning the entire galaxy!

As Shook mentions in his blurb, we’re seeing not just these expressive, beautiful looks at our world, but the advent of a new and expanding universe starring Waldo and his friends.  And it gets bigger than just a sequel.  Shook has music inspired by his work, a forthcoming movie, preceding books that helped to set Waldo in place, and more books to come, making this one amazing universe to look out for.  But this is a wonderful spot to start, and you can venture off in so many different directions from here.  Check out WALDO BEYOND THE WALLS: ADVENTURES IN THE GALAXY on Amazon today!

And do be sure to check out Bill Shook’s website, where you’ll learn so much more about Waldo and his adventures.

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