And on the pedestal these words appear: “My name is Ozymandias, king of kings: Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!” Nothing beside remains: round the decay Of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare, The lone and level sands stretch far away.
Bug Boys vol. 1 by Laura Knetzger is debuting at CALA, December 5th + 6th
Welcome to Bug Village! This sleepy little village is home to Stag-B and Rhino-B, aka the Bug Boys! These two best friends love adventure and exploring the nooks and crannies of Bug Village, the surrounding forest, and their own minds. Along the way, they meet new bug friends (like spooky Dome Spider and shy Dragonfly), face their fears (Bees! Termites! Self-doubt!!), and see their friendship grow ever stronger. Bug Village is much bigger than it seems, let’s explore!
Bug Boys volume 1 collects all of the Bug Boys’ adventures to date, including some never before seen in print!
“Bug Boys gives me what I missed from the best all-ages books: warmth and friendship up against danger and high stakes, and a vibrant imagination at play. Burrow in.” – Annie Mok, Rookie Mag contributor
“Bug Boys is a true delight.” – Kris Mukai, Commuter
“Bug Boys is the shared fantasy we invented as children. Laura still lives there.” – Maré Odomo, Internet Comics
“I love the Bug Boys comic because it vibrates with the pulse of life. It is a joy to marvel at the vital living soul that these drawings possess. Bug Boys forever!” – James Kochalka, American Elf, Johnny Boo
“Knetzger is a great cartoonist. I enjoy how she spaces words on the page. It’s breezy and bold, like a combination of comics and picture books. Bug Boys reminds me of how much fun it is to go camping and climb trees. Let’s all go do that after we read this book.” – Dash Shaw, Body World, New School
“Bug Boys is entomolightful!” – David Mazzucchelli, Asterios Polyp
About the Author
Laura Knetzger is the author of numerous mini-comics, including Sea Urchin published by Retrofit Comics. She has been self-publishing Bug Boys for four years. Her illustration work has been featured on Buzzfeed, ComicsAlliance and at the Society of Illustrators. She graduated from School of Visual Arts in 2012.
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