“Pants Optional” is PopCultHQ’s Zoom video interview feature where we connect with individuals within the comic book community. It’s a way to see/hear what creators have been doing during the pandemic, projects which may be in motion, and noteworthy events and happenings taking place in lieu of conventions, appearances, and the weekly NCBD grind.
For Episode XXXIV, I spoke with creator/writer David M. Booher. The writer and co-creator of 2019’s breakout series CANTO is back with the third volume of the little tin man’s journey, CANTO III: Lionhearted. Rejoining David on this latest offering at IDW Publishing is artist and co-creator Drew Zucker, colorist Vittorio Astone, and letters from AndWorld Design.
If you missed the premiere issue, which was released in July 2021, here’s a look at the preview and solicit info.
COVERS
CANTO III: Lionhearted #1 (of 6)
Story: David M. Booher
Art: Drew Zucker
Colors: Vittorio Astone
Letters: AndWorld Design
Cover Artists:
Cover A: Drew Zucker w/ Vittorio Astone
Retailer Incentive Cover A: Conor Nolan
Retailer Incentive Cover B: Jorge Corona w/ Sarah Stern
Convention Exclusive: Drew Zucker w/ Vittorio Astone
Fan-favorite CANTO continues! The tiny clockwork knight in search of a heart has found his people’s freedom and has saved them from the curse of the Shrouded Man, but is he ready to face his enemy on the battlefield? After making the ultimate sacrifice, Canto bears a weapon that could defeat the Shrouded Man and free all the inhabitants of the Unnamed World. Now, he races to find a hidden settlement of his former slavers to enlist them as allies in the coming war. That is, if the Shrouded Man doesn’t find them first…
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So sit back, relax, and chill with us as David gives the low-down of CANTO’s latest adventure, future plans, and just what the heck is the hold-up with CANTO merch?!
Special thanks to David M. Booher for taking the time to speak with us. Be sure to follow him and the CANTO creative team (links below) for the latest on upcoming CANTO releases, previews, and announcements. And be sure to snag CANTO III: Lionhearted #2, which goes on sale Wednesday, August 11th!
RELATED: “Pants Optional” – Episode XXXII: David M. Booher of KILLER QUEENS
And for those in SoCal, David will be on tour signing his new project KILLER QUEENS at three incredible local comic shops – Knowhere Games & Comics, Collector’s Paradise, and Golden Apple Comics!
Here’s one more look at PopCultHQ’s GIVEAWAY for the Collector’s Paradise Signature Series CANTO III: Lionhearted, all SIGNED by David Booher along with a Certificate of Authenticity!
If you are an industry professional and are interested in being featured in our “Pants Optional” segment, drop me a line at tahoejbennett@popculthq.com and let’s see what we can put together!
Writer – David M. Booher
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Artist – Drew Zucker
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Colorist – Vittorio Astone
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Letterer – Deron Bennett
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Publisher – IDW Publishing
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