Měsíční stín – DeMatteis John M. (2020)

The main protagonist, a romantically inclined and somewhat unreliable narrator named Moonshadow, guides readers through his coming-of-age period. Through the eyes of an old man, he recalls the strange circumstances of his birth in a cosmic zoo and his struggle to survive in a war-torn universe. This groundbreaking comic, with numerous overlaps into poetry and philosophy, is often referred to as the first American graphic novel painted in watercolor. The collected edition in high-quality hardcover is accompanied by a foreword from its writer J. M. DeMatteis and a bonus appendix that includes a gallery of covers, notes from the creative team, and excerpts from the original script and concept. The artistic side of the comic, featuring beautiful watercolor paintings, was handled by Jon J Muth, and in addition to the main story, a timeless 'fairy tale for adults', the publication also includes an illustrated fiction short story Goodbye, Shadow, which brings readers closer to Shadow's life after his tumultuous youth filled with space travels and adventures alongside a strange creature named Ira. An integral part of the digitally restored publication are also breathtaking illustrations by Kent Williams and George Pratt. Enjoy a timeless story on the border of sci-fi and fantasy, which the New York Daily News called 'a magical symphonic poem in…'