Description: About this productSynopsisFor comic book fans everywhere, this is the best of the cult classic series 'Zot '. It includes sketches, designs, behind-the-scenes working methods, never-before-seen material, and commentary.Long before manga took the American comics market by storm, Scott McCloud ( Understanding Comics , Making Comics ) combined the best ideas from manga, alternative comics, and superheroes into Zot a frenetic and innovative exploration of comics' potential that helped set the stage for McCloud's later groundbreaking theoretical work. Zachary T. Paleozogt lives in "the far-flung future of 1965," a utopian Earth of world peace, robot butlers, and flying cars. Jenny Weaver lives in an imperfect world of disappointment and broken promises the Earth we live in. Stepping across the portals to each other's worlds, Zot and Jenny's lives will never be the same again. Now, for the first time since its original publication more than twenty years ago, every one of McCloud's pages from the black and white series has been collected in this must-have commemorative edition for aficionados to treasure and new fans to discover. Includes never-before-seen artwork and extensive commentary by Scott McCloud "The cult classic series, "Zot!," first created by McCloud in the mid-1980s, is back with an arresting collection of the entire black and white series (1987-1991) for veteran fans to enjoy once again and for new fans to discover.Product IdentifiersISBN-100061537276ISBN-139780061537271eBay Product ID (ePID)63434200Key DetailsAuthorScott McCLOUDNumber Of Pages576 pagesFormatPaperbackPublication Date2008-07-22LanguageEnglishPublisherHarperCollins PublishersPublication Year2008Additional DetailsCopyright Date2008IllustratedYesDimensionsWeight22.4 OzHeight1.4 In.Width6 In.Length9 In.Target AudienceGroupTradeClassification MethodLC Classification NumberPN6728Dewey Decimal741.5973Dewey Edition22Reviews"A brilliant superhero series that still holds up to the test of time 20 years later.""Essential...a stunning revelation...the packaging alone is fantastic...It's long past time for a critical re-appraisal of these tender, delicate, overwhelmingly ambitious early stories, and what they tried to accomplish as well as what they actually did accomplish.""Honestly, comics just don't get any better than this.""McCloud is one of the major talents in the comics world.""One of comics' best written, and most overlooked, titles...a stylish, often light-hearted, and yet dramatically compelling comic.""Shows that [McCloud] is not only an avid student and chronicler of comics, but an incredibly talented cartoonist...illuminates McCloud's genius as he blends Eastern and Western comics influences into a mesmerizing superhero tale.""The classic retrofit of the post-war comics gestalt.""Thoroughly charming...the series's thoughtful joy spills over into its airy, bouncy design sense.""To suggest I was enthralled by McCloud's pop commentary about hope and beauty in the world would be to embrace understatementâŠwell crafted, entertaining and even challengingâŠ9 out of 10.""With a smart-looking trim size and a sharp design that includes cover flaps and a stark-but-beautiful cover, Zot!: The Complete Black and White Collection is an admirable addition to one's bookshelf.""Zot! is a remarkable graphic narrative. ""Zot! is refreshing, lively, and truly entertaining.""Zot! is wonderful...and should please readers of all ages."[A] wonderful collection.highly recommended.""[D]elightful...Zot! has aged surprisingly well, and now it seems prescient in being strongly influenced by Japanese comics well before manga was common in America.""[S]ure to be a treasure trove for McCloud fans or lovers of intelligent retro comics action."'A brilliant superhero series that still holds up to the test of time 20 years later.''Essential...a stunning revelation...the packaging alone is fantastic...It's long past time for a critical re-appraisal of these tender, delicate, overwhelmingly ambitious early stories, and what they tried to accomplish as well as what they actually did accomplish.''Honestly, comics just don't get any better than this.''McCloud is one of the major talents in the comics world.''One of comics' best written, and most overlooked, titles...a stylish, often light-hearted, and yet dramatically compelling comic.''Shows that [McCloud] is not only an avid student and chronicler of comics, but an incredibly talented cartoonist...illuminates McCloud's genius as he blends Eastern and Western comics influences into a mesmerizing superhero tale.''The classic retrofit of the post-war comics gestalt.''Thoroughly charming...the series's thoughtful joy spills over into its airy, bouncy design sense.''To suggest I was enthralled by McCloud's pop commentary about hope and beauty in the world would be to embrace understatement'Šwell crafted, entertaining and even challenging'Š9 out of 10.''With a smart-looking trim size and a sharp design that includes cover flaps and a stark-but-beautiful cover, Zot!: The Complete Black and White Collection is an admirable addition to one's bookshelf.''Zot! is a remarkable graphic narrative. ''Zot! is refreshing, lively, and truly entertaining.''Zot! is wonderful'Šand should please readers of all ages.'[A] wonderful collection'Šhighly recommended.''[D]elightful...Zot! has aged surprisingly well, and now it seems prescient in being strongly influenced by Japanese comics well before manga was common in America.''[S]ure to be a treasure trove for McCloud fans or lovers of intelligent retro comics action.''�A brilliant superhero series that still holds up to the test of time 20 years later.'�'�Essential...a stunning revelation...the packaging alone is fantastic...It's long past time for a critical re-appraisal of these tender, delicate, overwhelmingly ambitious early stories, and what they tried to accomplish as well as what they actually did accomplish.'�'�Honestly, comics just don't get any better than this.'�'�McCloud is one of the major talents in the comics world.'�'�One of comics' best written, and most overlooked, titles...a stylish, often light-hearted, and yet dramatically compelling comic.'�'�Shows that [McCloud] is not only an avid student and chronicler of comics, but an incredibly talented cartoonist...illuminates McCloud's genius as he blends Eastern and Western comics influences into a mesmerizing superhero tale.'�'�The classic retrofit of the post-war comics gestalt.'�'�Thoroughly charming...the series's thoughtful joy spills over into its airy, bouncy design sense.'�'�To suggest I was enthralled by McCloud's pop commentary about hope and beauty in the world would be to embrace understatement'�well crafted, entertaining and even challenging'�9 out of 10.'�'�With a smart-looking trim size and a sharp design that includes cover flaps and a stark-but-beautiful cover, Zot!: The Complete Black and White Collection is an admirable addition to one's bookshelf.'�'�Zot! is a remarkable graphic narrative. '�'�Zot! is refreshing, lively, and truly entertaining.'�'�Zot! is wonderful'�and should please readers of all ages.'�[A] wonderful collection'�highly recommended.'�'�[D]elightful...Zot! has aged surprisingly well, and now it seems prescient in being strongly influenced by Japanese comics well before manga was common in America.'�'�[S]ure to be a treasure trove for McCloud fans or lovers of intelligent retro comics action.'�
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Special Attributes: Black and White Collection 1987-1991
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
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Artist/Writer: Scott Mccloud, Ivy Ratafia
Character: Mr. Gibson, Uncle MAX, Vic Taylor, Horton Weaver, Sergeant Lucy Chow, Danny, Dave Dallit, George, Charlie, Chuck, Floyd, Rudy, Spike, Zybox, Dekko, Russ, Jim Dorfman, Doctor Ignatius Rumbault Bellows, Mr. Boynton, Dave, Chester, Tiffany, Jenny Weaver's Mother, Elizabeth, Zoe (Dog), Sluggo, Horton Weaver Jenny's Father, Lt. Bump, Marco, Josh Hacker, Rory, Dan Alexander, Lt. Roger Manly, Zot (Zachary T. Paleozogt), Monique, Zybox (Introduction), Sarah, Susan Gallo, Richard, Josh, Dick Digger, Mr. J., Mr. Tyree, Peabody, Mrs. Alexander, Stinky, Precinct Captain O'hara, The Blotch, Pamela Singer, Louise Bernstein, Red, Marsha Mckeever, Joe-Bob, Mississippi. Marx, Doctor Ignatius Rumbault Bellows (Cameo), Barbara Weaver (Jenny's Mother), Barbara Weaver, Mrs. Davis, Jenny Weaver, Ronnie Davis, Sergeant Lucy Chow (Introduction), Jacob Bernstein, Woody Bernstein, Floyd (Cameo), Vinnie, Bob, Chris, 9-Jack-9, Eddie, Flashback, Harry Singer, De-Evolutionaries Rudy, Harry, Captain Beckman, Sparky, Doctor Ignatius Rumbault Bellows (Introduction), Sid, Gordie, Blotch, Mr. Deguzman, John Sheers, Dudley, Mr. Douglas, Teresa, Mississippi. Filbert, Mr. Harris, Pedro Cortez, Bob Berbax, Dr. Walter Bismark, Roger RoBoT, Dr. Wilson, De-Evolutionaries, Jack, Cindy, Chet Barton (Reporter), Lenny, Dr. Rios, Brandy, Mrs. Veras, Burt, Melvin Davis, Butch Weaver, Mississippi. Penelope, Sulley, Dr. Glass, Ernie Cortez, Dekko (Arthur Dekker), ROOK, Dougie Alexander
Series Title: Zot!
Era: Modern Age (1992-Now)
Language: English
Cover Artist: Scott Mccloud
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication Year: 2008
Genre: Superheroes, Humor/Satire
