Moonshadow: The Definitive Edition--Expanded
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532 pages · Released May 6, 2025 · Dark Horse Comics
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Moonshadow: The Definitive Edition--Expanded parent’s guide: what’s inside
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Moonshadow is a philosophical, poetic coming-of-age story marketed as a 'fairy tale for adults,' suggesting mature themes woven throughout. The narrative centers on an unreliable narrator's journey with romantic elements and introspective questioning about meaning and identity. While the stunning painted artwork and philosophical depth offer genuine literary merit, the mature framing and thematic complexity make it better suited to older teens and adults than younger readers.
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A romantic, unreliable narrator leads us through his interplanetary coming-of-age story. Known as America’s first fully painted graphic novel, the poetic, philosophical, and Kirby & Eisner Award-nominated Moonshadow receives a new edition. Enhanced with a new painted cover by Jon J Muth and an expanded bonus section fe... A romantic, unreliable narrator leads us through his interplanetary coming-of-age story. Known as America’s first fully painted graphic novel, the poetic, philosophical, and Kirby & Eisner Award-nominated Moonshadow receives a new edition. Enhanced with a new painted cover by Jon J Muth and an expanded bonus section featuring concept art, early notes from the creative team, and script pages from writer J.M. DeMatteis, this influential, timeless “fairy tale for adults” also includes the Farewell Moonshadow illustrated novella. With gorgeous watercolor artwork by Jon J Muth and contributions from Kent Williams, Kevin Nowlan, and others!
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- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Comics
- Literature
- Philosophy
- Romance
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ISBN 9781506750194 · Dark Horse Comics