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Nico Bravo and the Hound of Hades Library Binding – April 23, 2019

by Mike Cavallaro (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 40 ratings
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First Second Books has acquired world rights to a new middle-grade graphic novel by Mike Cavallaro, called Vulcan's Celestial Supply Shop. The book tells the story of two kids (and a unicorn) who work at the corner store for Earth's pantheon of deities from cultures around the world. Publication is scheduled for 2018.
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  1. Book 1 of 3
    Nico Bravo
  2. Print length
    192 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Turtleback Books
  5. Publication date
    April 23, 2019
  6. ISBN-10
    1663601429
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1663601421
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Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Turtleback Books (April 23, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Library Binding ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1663601429
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1663601421
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.74 pounds
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 40 ratings

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Michael Cavallaro

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Mike Cavallaro is originally from New Jersey, where he attended the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art. He has worked in the comics and animation industries since the early ‘90s. Mike’s clients include Marvel and DC Comics, First Second / Macmillan Books, Abrams Books, IDW Publishing, Image Comics, MTV Animation, Cartoon Network, Warner Brothers Animation, and others.

Mike's books include PARADE (WITH FIREWORKS), THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SAVIOR 28 and IMPOSSIBLE INCORPORATED with J.M. DeMatteis, FOILED and CURSES! FOILED AGAIN with Jane Yolen, DECELERATE BLUE with Adam Rapp, the NICO BRAVO and EOWULF series, published by First Second Books.

Mike is a member of the National Cartoonists Society and teaches at the School of Visual Arts in New York City.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Joshua Smeaton
5.0 out of 5 stars Your kid is going to love it!
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2020
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The first thing you're going to notice is the the great art and fun characters. It looks like it would be your favorite show on Cartoon Network. It's a really fun concept too. It's set in modern time but there's an island where pretty much every mythological character from whichever culture hangs out. (There's a fun scene when 3 different thunder gods get in a frakas. Zeus, Iskur, and Thor).
The main story is about Nico, a kid who doesn't know his parents and Eowolf, a kid trying to prove herself to her parents. Their butting heads causes a ton of problems that they then have to figure out how to fix.
Check it out. Your kid's going to love it!
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Caroline Laskow
5.0 out of 5 stars Eye popping mythological fun for kids of all ages!
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2021
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Nico Bravo is funny, smart and packed with amazing drawings that keep you riveted to every page. If your kids are into mythology (especially Rick Riordan & George O’Connor’s Olympians) they are going to love this new series. My 12 year old son can’t wait for the third book to come out! Mike Cavallaro’s books are all worth reading and this one is particularly fantastic. Highly recommend for kids of all ages.
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Natsch
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, thrilling graphic novel with a good message
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2019
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Loved this book - gorgeous art and fun characters on an epic adventure through (and under) a world you want live in. I'm a sucker for any story that subverts the "good guy needs to kill the bad guy" trope. HoH does this expertly, revealing the unforeseen consequences and victims of a "hero's" quest to slay a "monster." Brings to mind one of my favorite comics - Trondheim and Sfar's Dungeon. Can't wait for the next one so I can hang out again with Nico, Vulcan, Lula and Buck!
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Simon Fraser
5.0 out of 5 stars Tremendous fun.
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2019
This is a highly entertaining story, beautifully drawn ( great colors ) with lots of diverting detail. I'll be buying other copies for my younger relatives this Christmas.
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M. Davis
3.0 out of 5 stars Fun, if chaotic, mix of multiple mythologies
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2020
Middle Grade Graphic Novel, based on mythology. Nico works at Vulcan's Celestial Supply Shop with Buck and Lula. Vulcan creates the merchandise and the other three run the store. When Vulcan creates a display of magical swords, there is one that is more powerful than the others. But it's not a pre-order, it's waiting for a hero to come claim it. Nico is not convinced that Eowulf (descendant of Beowulf) is the hero with that destiny. But she wants the sword to slay monsters, specifically the 3-headed dog that guards the entrance to the Underworld. Nico sees the peril in leaving said entrance unguarded, so follows behind her to try to mitigate any damage she might do.

An interesting take on mythology-- Vulcan's Shop served creatures and gods from many different cultures. I loved the trading cards featured throughout the story to explain who some of the minor characters were as they popped up. A good story, but it was a bit hard to follow. There was a lot going on visually in the background and multiple dimensions, which sometimes made it hard to focus on the plot. I enjoyed the story though and would try another in the series.
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