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Adam Wallenta

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Award-Winning Author/Artist/Publisher of PUNK TACO. Artist, Father, Teacher, Emcee. https://linktr.ee/adamwallenta Editor at PaperCutz/Mad Cave Studios

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Adam Wallenta @adamwallenta.bsky.social · Jul 15

The new PUNK TACO graphic novel dropping in January from @papercutzgn.bsky.social is going to be so much fun. I hope you all rock with us. Preorder today at papercutz.com/product/punk...

Punk Taco Vol. 1 | Pre-Order - Papercutz

Release Date: January 27, 2026 Creators: Adam Wallenta, Makana Wallenta, Gabriel Mayorga and a short story with art by Scott Chantler, Rich Koslowski, Shane Campos, Ryan Estrada, Art Baltazar, Franco,...

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Adam Wallenta @adamwallenta.bsky.social · 6h

Love your books. If you ever need a home for any projects in the U.S. please reach out to me.

Adam Wallenta @adamwallenta.bsky.social · 7h

Haircuts are too expensive. Might have to cut back on them to afford groceries.

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Alzamon || アルサもン || Comics & Character Design @alzamon.bsky.social · 11h

My fondness for HB&K goes way back when Mike was still self-publishing it. Still have these.

Herobear & The Kid: The Inheritance by Mike Kunkel. Self-published circa 2002 or so. Compiles the first five Herobear comics plus many other extras.

Herobear and the Kid "best friends" bust, limited edition 917/1000. I got this on a business trip to Los Angeles around 2007 I think.

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Adam Wallenta @adamwallenta.bsky.social · 7h

Awesome!

Adam Wallenta @adamwallenta.bsky.social · 11h

I’m currently working to send Herobear and the Kid v.2 to the printer. This is such a great book. Did you get a copy of book 1? Every home needs a copy. papercutz.com/product/hero...

Herobear and the Kid Vol. 1 - Papercutz

After his grandfather passes away, 10-year-old Tyler inherits an old stuffed toy bear and a broken pocket watch. If moving to a new town and dealing with bullies wasn’t enough, he soon learns that thi...

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Adam Wallenta @adamwallenta.bsky.social · 11h

Shout out to all the indie bookstores ordering PUNK TACO ADVENTURES v.1. Hit me up if you want me to stop in your store and sign some books or schedule an event. www.simonandschuster.com/books/Punk-T...

Punk Taco Adventures! Vol. 1

Punk Taco and his band of misfits, rock out across the universe, spreading peace and love through music, while helping those in need, making friend...

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Adam Wallenta @adamwallenta.bsky.social · 13h

I want to visit every library with PUNK TACO Adventures v.1 in circulation. www.simonandschuster.com/books/Punk-T...

Punk Taco Adventures! Vol. 1

Punk Taco and his band of misfits, rock out across the universe, spreading peace and love through music, while helping those in need, making friend...

www.simonandschuster.com

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Ryan Estrada @ryanestrada.com · 3d

I'm drawing Anti-fascist barnyard animals for every selfie someone posts with my new book.

Yeah, this is just a hand, but I love Comix Experience, and visit when I'm in San Francisco, so I'll count it just this once.

Here's a Protester Pig telling book banners to get their hoofs off our books. 🐖

A shot of the interior of the comics experience bookstore in San Francisco. The wall says new comics and in front of a shelf. Someone is holding up a copy of good old fashioned Korean spirit.

My crayon drawing of a cute little cartoon pig holding up a protest sign that says get your hoofs off our books. There are various pig themed books sitting around and the pig says let's take to the streets and stop by comics experience for more comics.

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Adam Wallenta @adamwallenta.bsky.social · 13h

Awesome

Adam Wallenta @adamwallenta.bsky.social · 13h

Thank to the magaTS and their cult leader SCUMp we are now a one income family. Which brings a lot of uncertainty as to how we will manage moving forward. So thanks to everyone supporting PUNK TACO Adventures v.1. We really need this to be a success. www.simonandschuster.com/books/Punk-T...

Punk Taco Adventures! Vol. 1

Punk Taco and his band of misfits, rock out across the universe, spreading peace and love through music, while helping those in need, making friend...

www.simonandschuster.com

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Adam Wallenta @adamwallenta.bsky.social · 13h

I will be at New York Comic Con on Sunday at the @papercutzgn.bsky.social booth and wandering a bit. If you see me and show me a receipt that you preordered a copy of the brand-new PUNK TACO ADVENTURES V.1, I will give you a FREE original drawing! papercutz.com/product/punk...

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Adam Wallenta @adamwallenta.bsky.social · 1d

The Three Thieves series is one of my all-time favorite graphic novel series. If you don’t own this one, you need to get them all. www.simonandschuster.com/books/Three-...

Three Thieves Vol. 1

Scott Chantler's fast-paced story will engage readers while his bold-lined art with richly detailed backgrounds is a tribute to classic comic books...

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David Pepose - #NYCC G-32 @peposed.bsky.social · 3d

Every dog has its day — TEN-TON TITAN TERRIER hits bookstores TODAY via Simon & Schuster, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Amazon, Target and Walmart!

Lunar customers, I’ve been told they bumped their schedule to next Wednesday, Oct. 15 — I promise it’ll be worth the wait! 🐶🤖

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Papercutz Graphic Novels @papercutzgn.bsky.social · 3d

We're happy to report we're back in the Big Apple this weekend for NYCC!🍎

Swing by Booth #4455 all weekend long to check out our newest graphic novels, meet your favorite creators, and pick up some fun giveaways for all ages!

Check Out Our Full Schedule Here: https://bit.ly/4o8mZYc

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Jason Platt - Cartoonist @jpcartoonist.bsky.social · 2d

An interview on my latest book, Paw & Order!
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@papercutzgn.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitbooks #kidlitart #kidlitbooks #kidlitauthor #kidbooks #libraries #libraians #mysterbooks

PAW & ORDER VOL. 1: THE GRILLED CHEESE CAPER - MY INTERVIEW WITH JASON PLATT

For daily dose of comic book and movie silliness, click on the site that say's what it does in the title.

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TrevorAMueller 🔜 GalaxyCon St Louis @trevoramueller.bsky.social · 2d

Just got my comp copies for my new book, BAT PAT, from publisher @papercutzgn.bsky.social

#comics #writer #books

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Comps for my new book just arrived. Bat Pat is a fun series for young readers just in time for the spooky season. Available Oct 14 From publisher @Papercutz and @Mad Cave Studios and artist Bill Walk...

TikTok video by Trevor Mueller

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Adam Wallenta @adamwallenta.bsky.social · 1d

If you are friends with a librarian or library, please recommend Punk Taco Adventures v.1 from PaperCutz. We will also have lesson plans available for educators. This is a great book to read and use in the classroom.

Adam Wallenta @adamwallenta.bsky.social · 1d

My sons and I, along w/all our awesome contributors, put our hearts and souls into our new Punk Taco Adventures book from @papercutzgn.bsky.social and we hope you support. We need all of our friends, librarians and teachers rocking with us on this one. www.simonandschuster.com/books/Punk-T...

Punk Taco Adventures! Vol. 1

Punk Taco and his band of misfits, rock out across the universe, spreading peace and love through music, while helping those in need, making friend...

www.simonandschuster.com

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Adam Wallenta @adamwallenta.bsky.social · 2d

Good. Kill it all.

Adam Wallenta @adamwallenta.bsky.social · 2d

Help me make Punk Taco Adventures v.1 a best seller. Preorder today. If you’re going to #NYCC on Sunday, come by the @papercutzgn.bsky.social booth and show me a receipt that you preordered it and I will give you a free original drawing.

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Adam Wallenta @adamwallenta.bsky.social · 2d

Where are all my #Connecticut #HipHop heads? We have a great show for you next Wednesday. Come on out and witness history.

Adam Wallenta @adamwallenta.bsky.social · 3d

Great album

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Alex Schumacher @ajschumacherart.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks so much for the shares, @handsewnbooks.bsky.social, @crewylou.bsky.social, @adamwallenta.bsky.social, and @ginaperry.bsky.social 🙏🏻

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Alex Schumacher @ajschumacherart.bsky.social · 3d

Don’t forget to preorder PUNK TACO, due this January from @papercutzgn.bsky.social! Created by @adamwallenta.bsky.social and his son, this new edition is presented in an anthology with contributions from Art Baltazar, the one and only Chuck D, and others including yours truly🤘🏻Link in comments.

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Adam Wallenta @adamwallenta.bsky.social · 3d

Peace