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“Pants Optional” is a new 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 a quarantine, projects which may be in motion during this downtime, and noteworthy events and happenings taking place in lieu of conventions, appearances, and the weekly NCBD grind.

For Episode VII, I spoke with CANTO co-creators David M. Booher and Drew Zucker about their upcoming one-shot, CANTO & THE CLOCKWORK FAIRIES at IDW Publishing. Joined again with colorist Vittorio Astone and letterer Deron Bennett, this latest standalone adventure is going to fill your hearts and your CANTO needs until the second volume drops later this summer.

Here’s a preview of CANTO & THE CLOCKWORK FAIRIES:

CANTO & THE CLOCKWORK FAIRIES (One-Shot)

Writer: David M. Booher
Artist: Drew Zucker
Colorist: Vittorio Astone
Letterer: Deron Bennett

Cover Artist:
Cover A: Drew Zucker & Vittorio Astone
1:10 Retailer Incentive Variant (A): Nick Robles
1:25 Retailer Incentive Variant (B): Mateus Santolouco

CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED, FAN FAVORITE CANTO RETURNS!

David M. Booher, Drew Zucker, Vittorio Astone, and Deron Bennett return to Canto’s world, following the brave clockwork hero as he leads his people out from their home in Arcana to find somewhere-and something-new! When Canto encounters a group of captured fairies, it’s up to him to liberate them, but can he do it without being captured himself? Find out in this one-shot bridging the hit mini-series and the second arc, coming in Summer 2020.

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Without further from me, here’s my chat with the CANTO co-creators as we talk about the continuing adventures of their little tin man, as well as the future of the comic book industry post-pandemic.

Special thanks to David and Drew for taking the time to speak with us. Be sure to follow both creators online (links below). And don’t forget to head over to the Ringo Awards page and get your nominations in for CANTO and its team!

Comic book retailers mentioned in this video:

comicsandcards.net

awyeahcomics.com

twitter.com/paulspiders

thecomicbug.com

pulpfictionbooksandcomics.com

fpnyc.com/

RELATED: [Video Interview] SDCC 2019: David Booher & Drew Zucker of CANTO

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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Publisher – IDW Publishing

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