{"product_id":"petrol-head-volume-1-paperback","title":"Petrol Head Volume 1 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRob Williams\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePye Parr\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Big, beautiful, smart AND fun--don't miss this one.\" --Rick Remender (\u003ci\u003eDeadly Class, Black Science\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Iron Giant\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eMad Max: Fury Road\u003c\/i\u003e in this pedal-to-the-metal, action-packed sci-fi series.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn a climate crisis-ravaged future metropolis, an old, grumpy, obsolete, smoke-belching, cigar-chomping, HOTROD-RACING ROBOT is one 12-year-old girl's only hope. Together, can they outrace the chasing Robo-Cops with an invention that might just save humanity? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Collects PETROL HEAD #1-5 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSelect praise for \u003c\/i\u003ePETROL HEAD: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Like a high-octane technicolor episode of \u003ci\u003eThe Twilight Zone\u003c\/i\u003e, only souped up and ready to rumble. An unmissable comic.\" --Chris Condon (\u003ci\u003eThat Texas Blood\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Fast and the Furious\u003c\/i\u003e with gorgeously-rendered robots in a future that's exciting, meaningful, and also somehow just the right kind of stupid fun.\" --Paul Cornell (\u003ci\u003eDr Who, Wolverine\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This must be one of the most exciting comics, both visually and story, I've seen in ages.\" --Mark Millar (\u003ci\u003eKingsman, Marvel's Civil War\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRob Williams' comics works include Suicide Squad, Trinity, Martian Manhunter and Action Comics for DC Comics, Amazing Spider-Man, Ghost Rider, Punisher Max and Daken for Marvel, Kingsman: The Red Diamond for Millarworld, Judge Dredd for 2000AD, Doctor Who for Titan Comics and Star Wars, Indiana Jones for Dark Horse and The Sword of Hyperborea for Mike Mignola's Hellboy universe. He has also written the Roy Of The Rovers Young Adult Graphic Novels for Rebellion and the pilot script for the in-development Judge Dredd: Mega City One TV show.His creator-owned works include Unfollow and The Royals: Masters of War for Vertigo, Ordinary for Titan Comics, Old Haunts and Out for AWA and Cla$$war. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePye Parr is a graphic designer, illustrator and comic book artist. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Starting as the designer for UK sci-fi comic \u003ci\u003e2000 AD\u003c\/i\u003e, he shifted to art, developing a distinct visual style characterised by bold, kinetic lines and vibrant colours. Beyond \u003ci\u003e2000 AD\u003c\/i\u003e Parr has a highly diverse body of work, from comic art to gig posters, book jacket design, concept art, large scale oil paintings and corporate branding. Clients include \u003ci\u003eGames Workshop\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eImage comics\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eZ2 comics\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTitan Books, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eRebellion\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHasbro\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCAB\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHarper Collins\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHachette\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePenguin\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSolaris Books\u003c\/i\u003e and too many smaller press publishers to count. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e His first professional comic work was the on-going series \u003ci\u003eIntestinauts\u003c\/i\u003e for \u003ci\u003e2000 AD\u003c\/i\u003e, followed by \u003ci\u003eRealm of The Damned\u003c\/i\u003e, a trilogy of blood-soaked black metal inspired horror graphic novels. Parr's first creator-owned comic book, \u003ci\u003ePetrol Head\u003c\/i\u003e, launches in November 2023, and combines his love of motor-racing, robots, silliness and dayglo retrofuturism. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Parr lives a wilfully quiet existence in a sleepy town in Warwickshire, UK with his wife, children and ancient dog. When not drawing he enjoys tinkering with bicycles, good beer, computer\/board games, model making, and dreaming about cars he can't afford.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10.1 x 6.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 18, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42695590903904,"sku":"9781534397330","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1922\/9280\/files\/554ab6344be8cf1ae042dc432cf132d8.webp?v=1775827884","url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/petrol-head-volume-1-paperback","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}