Lost Cactus - The First Treasury, New Edition

John Hopkins

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Hopart Publishing
07 November 2024

Anthologies (non-poetry); Science fiction; Graphic novels; Cartoons & comic strips; Humour collections & anthologies

Revised and updated, Lost Cactus - The First Treasury, New Edition comic strip anthology is loaded with paintings and artwork along with science fiction short stories, essays, sketches, and artist liner notes filling the margins throughout the 164-page full-color book.

Lost Cactus

The brainchild of author and artist John Hopkins, LOST CACTUS is the codename of a secret research base in the far reaches of the American Southwest. The eponymous comic strip and its shared universe of science fiction graphic novels chronicle the trials and travails of Doc, an ageless and enigmatic scientist working hand-in-glove with The Powers That Be and a cadre of alien advisers.

Meanwhile, the genetic mutant duo of Bentley Bee and Ty the Dinosaur lead a comical cast of genetic misfits on far-out misadventures ripped from urban legends and conspiracy theories, resulting in chaos, bedlam, and hysterical larks.

Enjoy your trip to Lost Cactus!

By: John Hopkins
Imprint: Hopart Publishing
Edition: 2nd ed.
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 526g
ISBN: 9798986233864
Pages: 164
Publication Date: 07 November 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Author and artist John Hopkins' curiosity for what lies beyond common knowledge shapes his imaginative, character-driven storytelling. Following his muse, John created Lost Cactus, a comic strip set on an off-the-grid top-secret research base-think Area 51. The strip's quick wit, fearless lampoonery, and supernatural mythology expanded into a shared universe of science fiction short stories and novels. Sequels and graphic novels featuring the expansive world-building of Lost Cactus and The Powers That Be shared universe are in the works. Stay tuned and keep an eye on the sky.

Reviews for Lost Cactus - The First Treasury, New Edition

Goodreads Lost Cactus By John Hopkins is a beautifully designed book with Full Color Illustrations. It features The Lost Cactus Comic Strip which is a refreshing pleasure to read. Along with short stories and quizzes. My Grandchildren love it. THANK YOU GOODREADS FIRSTREADS FOR THIS FREE BOOK!!!!! -- Susan (Goodreads) This book was vibrant, animated, and adventurous. I read this book with my little sister and we both thoroughly enjoyed it. 5/5 would recommend to anyone looking for a lighthearted read. Kate (Goodreads) What a lovely light hearted comic. Nat (Goodreads) I bought this for my comic-book-loving teen sons. They seem to be really enjoying it, and I've read some passages myself and found myself laughing out loud at celebrity references, witty humor, and even a booger joke. The book is centered around Lost Cactus, an abandoned government facility. Or maybe not so abandoned... The characters are fun and the drawings wonderful. And it's not just comics--there are short stories as well, so it makes for a great variety. Fans of Calvin and Hobbes and Foxtrot should really enjoy this. Carrie (Goodreads) Amazon Fun, Witty, Original (Five Stars) -- Carrie (Amazon) Hilarious, Smart, Funny (Five Stars) -- P. Song (Amazon) Midwest Book Review Synopsis: ""Lost Cactus: The First Treasury"" is a compendium of John Hopkins' Lost Cactus comic strip. In addition to over 170 3-panel and Sunday Lost Cactus comics, this first-in-a-series of beautifully printed full-color treasuries contains an eclectic mix of science fiction short stories, witty essays, and conceptual artwork joined by a plethora of related trivia, artist commentary, and interactive quizzes. This framework is woven together into this vividly designed comic strip anthology. John Hopkins brings to his comic strip a distinctly original perspective on ever-evolving technologies, current events, and pop culture--blended with his keen interest in science fiction, conspiracy theories, paranormal, and urban myths, thereby providing the grist for the comic strips, stories, and essays that are Lost Cactus. -- Midwest Book Review