Rick Remender and Farel Dalrymple Team Up for The Terrific Teacups
The New York Times bestselling writer Rick Remender (known for The Sacrificers, Grommets, Deadly Class) and The New York Times bestselling cartoonist Farel Dalrymple (creator of The Wrenchies, Pop Gun War) are collaborating on their first ever original graphic novel: The Terrific Teacups. This whimsical fantasy adventure will be available in October from Image Comics. Get ready to be enchanted!
A Whimsical Fantasy Adventure: The Terrific Teacups Story
The Terrific Teacups promises to captivate readers of all ages. It is told in the style of beloved classic fantasy epics like Little Nemo and Howl’s Moving Castle. This beautifully rendered story features full-painted artwork. It will be available in both a paperback edition and a limited, deluxe hardcover edition.
Remender on Creating The Terrific Teacups
In an exclusive first look preview at CBR, Rick Remender shared his excitement. He stated that Farel is “one of the most innovative artists in the world today.” Furthermore, Remender expressed that creating something personal with Dalrymple has been a long-held dream. He explained that the Terrific Teacups stories were originally told to his children. Seeing Dalrymple bring these characters to life through his paintings has been a great joy for Remender. He believes the result is a phenomenal book.
Dalrymple’s Enthusiasm for The Terrific Teacups
Farel Dalrymple also shared his enthusiasm for the project. He mentioned that working with Rick’s vibrant worlds and exciting characters has been a dream since they first met almost 20 years ago. Dalrymple believes they have created a unique, moving, and cool book. He anticipates that readers of all ages will enjoy The Terrific Teacups.
The Journey Begins in The Terrific Teacups
The story of The Terrific Teacups unfolds during a typical, dreary day in London Jungle. Siblings Dennis and Dade make an astonishing discovery. They learn that their world was once bright and cheerful. Moreover, the heroes from their favorite book, The Terrific Teacups, were not just fictional characters. They were actually a pachyderm pair who once protected the city from the nefarious creatures that now rule it. Now, these brave siblings must find a way to bring their heroes back. Their mission is to restore beauty and color to a world that has forgotten it. This sets the stage for an exciting adventure.
Get Your Copy of The Terrific Teacups This October
The Terrific Teacups original graphic novel will be available in a deluxe hardcover format (ISBN: 9781534340640, Lunar Code 0325IM420) for $24.99. Additionally, a paperback format will be available for $14.99 (ISBN: 978-1-5343-3445-8, Lunar Code 0325IM819). Both editions feature an oversized trim of 8.12 x 10.25 inches. You can find them at local comic book shops on Wednesday, October 10. They will also be available at independent bookstores, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Indigo, and Waterstones on Tuesday, October 21. Make sure to pre-order your copy!
Furthermore, The Terrific Teacups will be accessible across various digital platforms. These include Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Google Play, and Omnibus. You can choose your preferred reading format.
Learn more about this and other exciting titles at the official Image Comics website: www.imagecomics.com.
About Rick Remender
Rick Remender is a highly acclaimed writer and co-creator of numerous popular comic series. His works include The Seasons, Grommets, Napalm Lullaby, The Sacrificers, Low, Deadly Class, Tokyo Ghost, The Scumbag, Death or Glory, and Black Science. Beyond comics, he has also written for video games such as Dead Space. Additionally, he served as a showrunner for the Russo Brothers’ adaptation of his comic Deadly Class. Currently, Remender is developing several unannounced TV projects. He also curates his own publishing line, Giant Generator, at Image Comics.
About Farel Dalrymple
Farel Dalrymple is a talented creator of various illustrated works. His notable titles include Sept ‘n’ Ember, 20202020, The Often Wrong, Proxima Centauri, It Will All Hurt, Pop Gun War, The Wrenchies, and Delusional. He co-founded and contributed to the comic anthology Meathaus. Moreover, he has worked as an artist on projects like Palefire, Prophet, Omega the Unknown, Jenny Finn, and Caper. Currently residing in Portland, Oregon, Dalrymple is working on ROBot TOD, an ongoing, fully watercolored comic book series.
