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Comic books in 'Far Out Fables'

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Goose that Laid the Rotten Egg GN (2021 Stone Arch Books) Far Out Fables 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Steve Foxe. Art and cover by Fern Cano.

    An injured (and gassy) goose has crashed onto the Worthington estate, and no one cares except for young Valeria. That all changes when the bird starts laying solid-gold eggs! But as soon as the Worthingtons try to force the goose to lay a fortune, the egg comes out totally rotten. Can Val help her feathered friend escape before the greedy family tries something extreme?

    In this Far Out Fables adventure, Aesop's "The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg" is retold with a modern twist!

    Softcover, 40 pages, full color.

    Cover price $5.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Grasshopper and the Ant at the End of the World GN (2021 Stone Arch Books) Far Out Fables 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Benjamin Harper. Art and cover by Fern Cano.

    Grasshopper and Ant aren't exactly enemies, but they're certainly not friends. Grasshopper lives for the moment. He likes to practice yoga and rehearse with his band. But Ant keeps messing up Grasshopper's flow with loud construction. Ant is a planner. He is convinced the world is going to end, so he's building a bunker. Grasshopper can't help but be annoyed. But all that changes when disaster strikes! Is it the end of the world? Can Grasshopper convince Ant to help him?

    Aesop's "The Ant and the Grasshopper" is retold with a modern twist to create an exciting graphic novel for kids!

    Softcover, 40 pages, full color.

    Cover price $5.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Runaway Rumpelstiltskin GN (2021 Stone Arch Books) Far Out Fables 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Stephanie Peters. Art and cover by Alex Lopez.

    Young fashionista Milly is in a pickle after her friends secretly entered her into a local design competition. The rules state all outfits must be hand sewn, and Milly knows she'll never finish her looks in time. Just as she's about to lose hope, a strange custodian appears with an offer to lend her sewing skills, and soon Milly's one-of-a-kind designs put her in the running to win the whole thing. But for the final challenge, the custodian strikes a new deal: Guess her favorite thing to wear, or else she will take the first-place prize! Can Milly's keen fashion instincts solve this style mystery?

    Enjoy a modern twist on the Brothers Grimm classic "Rumpelstiltskin" as it's retold for kids!

    Softcover, 40 pages, full color.

    Cover price $5.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Chicken Little Saves the Moon Base GN (2021 Stone Arch Books) Far Out Fables 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Benjamin Harper. Art and cover by Omar Lozano.

    Chicken Little and her friends are part of the final frontier, living on the moon base. One day, Chicken Little notices a small dip in the oxygen levels. She's afraid the moon base may be in big trouble. Back when they lived on Earth, Chicken Little had thought the sky was falling when an acorn hit her on the head. Because of that mistake, none of her friends believe her now. Can she convince them she's right in time to save the moon base, or will this be a real disaster?

    In this Far Out Fables adventure, the European folktale of "Chicken Little" is retold with a modern twist!

    Softcover, 40 pages, full color.

    Cover price $5.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Little Red Hen, Video Star GN (2021 Stone Arch Books) Far Out Fables 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Steve Foxe. Art and cover by Otis Frampton.

    Animals in Barnyard Meadows are glued to their phones. But Little Red Hen doesn't just want to watch internet videos. She wants to make them too! Unfortunately, her friends aren't eager to put in the hard work of creating an online baking show. When each step of the process reveals the wild side of their quiet town, will Red's friends realize all the fun they're missing, and can the hen become a video star?

    "The Little Red Hen" is retold with a modern twist to create an exciting graphic novel for kids!

    Softcover, 40 pages, full color.

    Cover price $5.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Punk Rock Mouse and Country Mouse GN (2021 Stone Arch Books) Far Out Fables 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Brandon Terrell. Art and cover by Alex Lopez.

    Callie and Martina are two mice with almost nothing in common. Callie is a punk rock star in the big city who could use a little peace and quiet. Martina is a singing farm mouse with dreams of making it in the big city. When they both show up at the Battle of the Bands, Callie and Mel get a taste of what the other has to offer. But is living another mouse's life really all it's cracked up to be?

    In this Far Out Fables adventure, Aesop's "The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse" is retold with a modern twist!

    Softcover, 40 pages, full color.

    Cover price $5.95.

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    Puss in Magical Motocross Boots GN (2021 Stone Arch Books) Far Out Fables 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Brandon Terrell. Art and cover by Omar Lozano.

    Mr. Alestair Miller, the owner of Miller and Sons Auto Emporium, has died. His oldest son inherited his father's auto shop. The middle son received his valuable collection of antique automobiles. And his youngest son, Hank, was given his father's old motocross bike and gear and his pet cat, Gus. Hank is a talented mechanic, but he has a disabled leg and doesn't like cats. How would his father expect him to ride motocross? And what is he supposed to do with Gus? But Gus has a plan! When the two are alone, Hank finds that Gus can SPEAK! Not only that, but with a special pair of motocross boots, Gus can shapeshift into one of the top motocross racers in the world! After facing off in some tense head-to-head competitions, Hank learns that his inheritance is actually the best of all three brothers.

    Softcover, 40 pages, full color.

    Cover price $5.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Three Little Flying Pigs GN (2021 Stone Arch Books) Far Out Fables 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Benjamin Harper. Art and cover by Jimena S Sarquiz.

    Three brave members of Pig Force have been charged with a top-secret mission: Deliver blueprints for a high-tech home base that could be key in the fight against their vicious foe, Wolf Force! But an enemy pilot is in hot pursuit and armed with a new, dangerous weapon called the Wind Turbine Blaster. Its powerful wind bursts can topple and destroy almost anything caught in its gusty path. Can any of the pigs' aircrafts withstand the devastating huffing and puffing, or will Pig Force be blown off course for good?

    Enjoy a modern twist on the classic "The Three Little Pigs" as it's retold for kids!

    Softcover, 40 pages, full color.

    Cover price $5.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Wolf in Unicorn's Clothing GN (2021 Stone Arch Books) Far Out Fables 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Katie Schenkel. Art and cover by Jimena Sanchez.

    A young wolf named Daisy has just spotted new neighbors moving into the glen, and they're magical unicorns! But she's sure the majestic creatures would never want to be friends with a mangy wolf. So Daisy comes up with a foolproof plan. She'll use her knitting skills to craft a unicorn disguise! Can Daisy sneak into the herd, and will she ever be able to reveal her true self?

    In this Far Out Fables adventure, Aesop's "The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing" is retold with a playful twist!

    Softcover, 40 pages, full color.

    Cover price $5.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Dr. Pied Piper and the Alien Invasion GN (2021 Stone Arch Books) Far Out Fables 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Brandon Terrell. Art and cover by Fern Cano.

    The small town of Hamlein is peaceful and... well, pretty boring. Nothing exciting ever happens. That is, until the day an alien spaceship lands in the town square! But the critters on board are more adorable than evil, and everyone in the town is instantly enamored by them. Only Dr. Polly Piper and 12-year-old twins Tommy and Gerta Friedrichs think there's more to the alien visitors than meets the eye.

    Will the twins, Dr. Piper, and her pet pig Hamish be able to prove that the cute creatures are actually bent on taking over the town? Or will the aliens overtake the quiet town of Hamlein in their quest for world domination?

    Softcover, 40 pages, full color.

    Cover price $5.95.