{"product_id":"zicky-wrath-of-the-rat-king-graphic-novel","title":"Zicky: Wrath of the Rat King Graphic Novel","description":"\u003ch2\u003eManga Meets Western Fantasy Adventure - FREE Shipping (US)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eZicky: Wrath of the Rat King\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a fast, funny, manga-inspired graphic novel that blends fantasy adventure with heart, humor, and family appeal. When a cheeky underdog hero is pulled into a world of monsters, doppelgängers, and an army of rats, Zicky must rely on wit, courage, and unlikely friendships to survive. Bursting with kinetic action, playful mischief, and relatable growing pains, \u003ci\u003eZicky\u003c\/i\u003e is a perfect gateway to manga for younger readers and a joyful, high-energy adventure for kids, teens, and families alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdvance Praise\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eZicky deftly employs two different artists to reflect how the narrative slips between fantasy and reality...\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003esmashing expectations, springing surprises, and keeping the pages pleasurably turning\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e, all while grounding the chaotic story in the growing pains of children and the anxieties of the adults raising them. \u003c\/i\u003e— Booklife\/Publishers Weekly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eA manga graphic novel of \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003esurprising verve and sophistication\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003e— IndieReader\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCape’s story is \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eendlessly entertaining\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e. Decrux and Gabotto’s vibrant illustrations wonderfully combine gleefully exaggerated action sequences with nuanced touches. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eComedy reigns throughout...Delightful and rib-tickling\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003e— Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eZicky is funny, sweet and definitely nods to Calvin and Hobbes. \u003cb\u003eI am adding it to our collection and have spread the word to my fellow comics librarians! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e—Jackie Bush, Teen Services Librarian, Stratford Library Association\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHP Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53892705878326,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/7737\/6054\/files\/979899274993951899.jpg?v=1775829176","url":"https:\/\/shpcomics.com\/products\/zicky-wrath-of-the-rat-king-graphic-novel","provider":"SHP Comics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}