{"product_id":"punk-taco-adventures-vol-1-adam-wallenta-hardcover","title":"Punk Taco Adventures! Vol. 1 -- Adam Wallenta, Hardcover","description":"\u003cb\u003ePunk Taco and his band of misfits, rock out across the universe, spreading peace and love through music, while helping those in need, making friends and always trying to do the right thing against impossible odds. For fans of InvestiGATORS and Hilda.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePUNK TACO is a loveable space-taco who rocks out across the universe with his band, spreading peace and love through music. Along the way, they seem to always get into a bit of trouble while helping those in need and doing the right thing against impossible odds. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this brand-new collection of stories, PUNK TACO and the band will do battle against the evil King Boogar, to help reunite their new friend, Philip, with his family, while discovering the mysterious, magical powers of the Evocaja. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e PLUS two bonus stories that have PUNK TACO experiencing big feelings and sharing his love for art with his friend, Bash. Featuring art by Makana Wallenta, Scott Chantler, Rich Koslowski, DJ JS-1, Chuck D (Public Enemy), Mike Cavallaro, Art Baltazar, Frano and more!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Adam Wallenta,Makana Wallenta\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Papercutz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/27\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781545822869\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAge Range:\u003c\/b\u003e 7-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdam 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 \u003ci\u003eAdventures of Geo\u003c\/i\u003e 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\u003ci\u003e Punk Taco\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMakana 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.","brand":"Adam Wallenta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47515398111460,"sku":"9781545822869","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9781545822869.jpg?v=1769625460","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/punk-taco-adventures-vol-1-adam-wallenta-hardcover","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}