PUNK TACO ADVENTURES VOL. 1: NEW FRIENDS

“Punk Taco is overflowing with action, music, and colorful characters, in addition to a delightful blend of meat, cheese, and vegetables. There’s always room for tacos, even in book form, and Punk Taco will have kids coming back for seconds and thirds!” —John Patrick Green, New York Times bestselling creator of the InvestiGators series “Imagination is so punk rock! Bold line work, crisp layouts and colorful characters that you can’t NOT fall in love with. Adam Wallenta’s PUNK TACO will be your new favorite series. I wish this existed when I was a kid! Read PUNK TACO!” —Jamar Nicholas, Creator of the LEON the Extraordinary series “Punk Taco is childlike fun at its best! Full of tacos, nachos, aliens and rock ‘n’ roll!” — FRANCO, Eisner and Harvey Award-Winning Writer/Artist of Tiny Titans, Itty Bitty Hellboy, Superman Family Adventures Punk Taco is one of those rare books that BOTH parents and kids will enjoy with each turn of the page. —Kim Shearer, Librarian and Co-Creator/Co-Writer of Double Booking Punk Taco is a lovable, peace-and-love-spreading space taco who rocks out across the galaxy with his band of misfits. Their music brings joy to every corner of the universe...but it also tends to land them in a heap of trouble. Whether they’re helping those in need, making new friends, or standing up against impossible odds, Punk Taco and his band always hit the right notes. PUNK TACO Adventures, Volume 1 collects the Ringo Award-winning stories New Friends, where the band must take on the vile King Boogar to reunite a young refugee named Philip with his displaced family and “Inspiration,” which explores Punk Taco’s feelings. But that’s just the opening act! Two new stories are exclusive to the collection--one a hilarious and educational exploration of potty humor and another sharing Punk Taco’s passion for art with his buddy Bash. Featuring art by Makana and Keola Wallenta, Scott Chantler, Ryan Estrada, Rich Koslowski, DJ JS-1, Chuck D, Mike Cavallaro, Art Baltazar, Franco, Alex Schumacher, Mike Kunkel, and more! This is a high-energy, heartfelt adventure perfect for fans of InvestiGATORS and Hilda.

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Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs