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PUNK TACO is a lovable 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.

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.

PLUS bonus stories that have PUNK TACO experiencing big feelings and another sharing his love for art with his friend, Bash, that features art by Makana & Keola Wallenta, Scott Chantler, Rich Koslowski, Mike Cavallaro, Art Baltazar, Ryan Estrada, Chuck D (Public Enemy), DJ JS-1, Franco, Christian Colbert, Alex Schumacher, Shane Campos and more!

PUNK TACO VOL. 1
Creators/Writers: Adam, Makana & Keola Wallenta
Art by: Adam, Makana & Keola Wallenta, Gabriel Mayorga, Lea Jean Badelles, Scott Chantler, Rich Koslowski, Mike Cavallaro, Art Baltazar, Ryan Estrada, Chuck D (Public Enemy), DJ JS-1, Franco, Christian Colbert, Alex Schumacher, Shane Campos and more!
ISBN: 9781545822852/9781545822869

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Adam Wallenta & Makana Wallenta

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.

BUZZ

Mike CavallaroCreator of the Nico Bravo graphic novel series
“Part of creating a thrilling all-ages adventure relies on finding your inner 6-year-old and grafting the best their imagination can offer onto the storytelling skills your adult self has cultivated since. But the father-and-son team of Adam and Makana Wallenta have taken this idea far out into the deepest regions of intergalactic space by joining forces in the here and now! Their resulting Punk Taco graphic novel series is as deliciously entertaining as it sounds. The recipe here is friendship, fun, and unforgettable characters determined to wage peace against their tyrannical foes. With eye-popping artwork and a tale worth telling, these books are all heart, and are sure to go straight to yours. Pick these up! Your inner 6-year-old will thank you.”
Kim ShearerLibrarian and Creator/Writer of Double Booking
"Punk Taco is one of those rare books that BOTH parents and kids will enjoy with each turn of the page."
John Patrick Green New York Times bestselling creator of the InvestiGators series
“Punk Taco is overflowing with action, music, and colorful characters, in addition to a delightful blend of meat, cheese, and vegetables. There’s always room for tacos, even in book form, and Punk Taco will have kids coming back for seconds and thirds!”
John GallagherCreator of the Max Meow graphic novel series
“TACO-bout a fun graphic novel! Laughs are on the menu, when Punk Taco offers up likable characters, alien worlds, and colorful, beautiful art— father and son team of Adam and Makana Wallenta are creating a graphic novel that kids of all ages will love! Don’t wait, sink your teeth into this hilarious mix of humor, heart, and rock and roll comics!”
Jamar NicholasCreator of the LEON series, Scholastic/Graphix
“Imagination is so punk rock! Bold line work, crisp layouts and colorful characters that you can’t NOT fall in love with. Adam Wallenta’s PUNK TACO will be your new favorite series. I wish this existed when I was a kid! Read PUNK TACO!”
FrancoEisner and Harvey Award-Winning Writer/Artist of Tiny Titans, Itty Bitty Hellboy, Superman Family Adventures
“Punk Taco is childlike fun at its best! Full of tacos, nachos, aliens and rock ‘n’ roll!”
Kelly Sue DeConnick2014 Eisner-Award Nominated Writer of Pretty Deadly and Captain Marvel
“It’s a kind of Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure meets Axe Cop. Punk Taco is a book that validates childrens’ emotions in these turbulent times. It's okay to be upset and angry over the injustices of the world, and channeling those feelings into something active is a good way to manage them.”
Yehudi MercadoCreator of Sci-Fu, Chunky
“I’m a sucker for cosmic adventures with kooky characters, Punk Taco is about the power of music and doing the right thing. That’s something we all need.”
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