Alexis E. Fajardo, author of Kid Beowulf and the Blood-Bound Oath, just wrote in with the following:
You can let folks know that I’ll be signing at The Comic Book Box in Rohnert Park, CA from 12-3pm that day. I’ll be selling Kid B. books and doing sketches. I’ve attached a flier I made for it.
If you’re in the area, head on down for a book and sketch!
Bowler Hat Comics will be at Stumptown Comics Fest this weekend, April 18 and 19. Come on out and join us!
Although we displayed upcoming releases at the fest last year, this is the first year we will have books for sale. Copies of Visibility and Kid Beowulf and the Blood-Bound Oath will be available at a discount, and pre-autographed copies will be available for a little more. Also available will be the hit Hate Mail from our sister imprint Dame Rocket Press.
Word has it that the organizers of the event are expecting a larger-than-before all-ages and family-friendly crowd, which excites this Young-Adult publisher. So bring the kids (young and old) and prepare for a fantabulous weekend! Just look for us at Table 52.
Check out the good folks over at Extra Sequential for a nice little write up in their second issue on Alexis E. Fajardo and his series, Kid Beowulf.
The good folks over at Comics in the Classroom ask Alexis E. Fajardo, “Why Beowulf?”
Read the full interview here.
Portland, Oregon-Continuing its upward momentum, Bowler Hat Comics makes its Direct Market debut in Diamond’s December issue of Previews with the initial listing of Kid Beowulf and the Blood-Bound Oath.
Already a hit with teachers, librarians, and classics scholars through a successful national launch in the general book trade, Bowler Hat is excited to present this all-ages graphic novel to readers of another classical nature-classic cartooning.
Created by Alexis E. Fajardo, Kid Beowulf and the Blood-Bound Oath debuts an ongoing original graphic novel series of epic proportions that follows the adventures of 12-year-old twin brothers Beowulf and Grendel. Written and illustrated by Fajardo, this first book in the series uses wit and unique twists to introduce new characters inspired by old heroes and to transform classic literature into a vivid world rooted in classical cartooning.
The Kid Beowulf series will continue to follow the journey of Beowulf and Grendel on their world tour as they travel to foreign lands and meet epic heroes therein. From Charlemagne’s court in France to the island nation of Japan, Beowulf and Grendel will encounter all types of heroes on their odyssey.
Fans of all ages can now find Kid Beowulf and the Blood-Bound Oath at their local comics shop, or by contacting the Comic Shop Locator Service toll free at 1-888-COMICBOOK (1-888-266-4226) or online at http://www.comicshoplocator.com.
Alexis E. Fajardo is a student of the classics-whether Daffy Duck or Damocles-and has created a unique blend of the two in Kid Beowulf. Alexis has taught cartooning throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and currently resides in Santa Rosa, where, when not penning Kid Beowulf, he “works for Peanuts” at the Charles M. Schulz Studio.
Bowler Hat Comics brings a fresh perspective to the world of comics by exploring storytelling techniques that push the boundaries between words and pictures. Whether it be graphic novels or illustrated novels, expect a sense of sophisticated whimsy from Bowler Hat. Bowler Hat Comics is an imprint of Ink & Paper Group, LLC. For more information contact marketing@bowlerhatcomics.com.
Kid Beowulf and the Blood-Bound Oath makes its introduction to comic shops everywhere this month with a primo listing in Diamond. It’s even a featured item, dig?
To celebrate, we are featuring a new section on the Bowler Hat website appropriately titled “Previews.” Here, you’ll be able to read an excerpt from Kid Beowulf. It spans two particularly humorous scenes in which we first meet the characters Beowulf and Grendel. Beowulf himself is caught up with a fellow you may have heard of before, Brecca. (If you haven’t yet heard of Brecca, that’s cool. You can learn more about him here!)
So! Read the preview! Then find your local comic shop. Tell ‘em Bowler Hat Comics sent you, and request your copy of Kid Beowulf today!
If you are a book reviewer or other media representative interested in Kid Beowulf, please feel free to contact us to request a review copy or more information. Or download a press kit on the book’s information page.
UPDATE: Some fans were quick to point out a pagination error in the preview. The problem has been corrected, and thank you to all you sharp-eyed readers out there!
“What sets this title apart is that it works from a level “one up” from the bulk of its contemporaries..” – EN/SANE World
Read the full review here.
“The humor and interactions drew me through.” – Comics Worth Reading
Read the full review here.
When: Saturday, October 25, 1:00 pm
Where: Barnes & Noble, Santa Rosa, CA
Discover the extraordinary origin of twin brothers Beowulf and Grendel at Barnes & Noble!
The heroes’ destiny is tied to the past, as a prince named Hrothgar begins a quest for power—one that leads him to a fiery dragon, an enchanted sword, and an oath sworn in blood. But when Hrothgar breaks his oath he breaks his kingdom, and the only thing that will save it is a family he’s forgotten and heroes not yet born… Inspired by the epic poem BEOWULF, the Kid Beowulf series follows the adventures of 12-year-old twin brothers Beowulf and Grendel as they travel to distant lands and meet fellow epic heroes therein!
When: Saturday, October 11, 4:00 pm
Where: Barnes & Noble, Vestel, NY
Discover the extraordinary origin of twin brothers Beowulf and Grendel at Barnes & Noble!
The heroes’ destiny is tied to the past, as a prince named Hrothgar begins a quest for power—one that leads him to a fiery dragon, an enchanted sword, and an oath sworn in blood. But when Hrothgar breaks his oath he breaks his kingdom, and the only thing that will save it is a family he’s forgotten and heroes not yet born… Inspired by the epic poem BEOWULF, the Kid Beowulf series follows the adventures of 12-year-old twin brothers Beowulf and Grendel as they travel to distant lands and meet fellow epic heroes therein!