Dragon Puncher Hits Stores in July

Probably not a good idea to punch a dragon. Sure, you'll be able to say that you did it. But you probably won't last long after your blow. Top Shelf Comix is intent on seeing you through such an encounter and are releasing a work called Dragon Puncher this summer.

Written and illustrated by James Kochalka, Dragon Puncher (Vol. 1) is about a cute, but ruthless, kitty in a battle suit. That's right. A cat in a battle suit. Where are the dragons you ask? They would be the enemies that said kitty in a battle suit are sworn to find and punch. Along with his sidekick Spoony-E, the two confront a dragon in what is described as a "ridiculous, hilarious brawl." Frank Miller approves.

"Kochalka's work makes me feel like I did when I was six years old. He brings the joy back to comics." -- Frank Miller, creator of Sin City, 300, and Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

The 40-page, hardcover 6x9 graphic novel will set you back this July. Full text after the jump.

Dragon Puncher (Vol 1)

by James Kochalka

$9.95 (US)

ISBN 978-1-60309-057-5 - Diamond: MAY10-1137
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"Kochalka channels his inner child as well as any comic book creator who has ever lived." -- Timothy Callahan, Comic Book Resources

"Kochalka's work makes me feel like I did when I was six years old. He brings the joy back to comics." -- Frank Miller, creator of Sin City, 300, and Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

"Do four-year-olds need an oddball, absurdist, semisurreal, homemade comic book in their lives? Indie stalwart Kochalka thinks so, and he may just convince you... If it sounds as though it were hatched in Kochalka’s backyard playing with his family, there’s an excellent chance that’s the case. But through Kochalka’s guerilla, one-man-and-a-pen style of creation, it magically captures the exact sense of zaniness often discovered in such a playtime and found in some of the best TOON Book titles... and with huge panels and spare dialogue that will amuse kids and adults, it’s also the rare graphic novel that makes an excellent read-aloud." -- Booklist

From the fertile mind of James Kochalka (Johnny Boo, Pinky & Stinky) comes an all-new fantasy adventure for all ages!

Meet the Dragon Puncher, a cute but ruthless kitty in an armored battle suit, dedicated to defeating dangerous dragons wherever they may be. The Dragon Puncher and his would-be sidekick Spoony-E (a fuzzy little fellow armed with a wooden spoon) confront a gigantic, drooling dragon and have a ridiculous, hilarious brawl.

Boldly combining Kochalka's signature cartooning with hilarious photography, Dragon Puncher is also a unique visual treat. Kids will go nuts for this goofy backyard adventure. -- A 40-Page Full-Color Hardcover Graphic Novel, 6" x 9"

SHIPPING IN JULY!