Author: Newsroom
PORTLAND, Ore. 01/27/2025 — Fan-favorite creators Zach Howard (Wild Blue Yonder) and Steven Ellis (High Moon) along with writer Mike Marlow, team up with colorist Nelson Daniel for the upcoming four-issue action-comedy miniseries, Moonshine Bigfoot. This imitable adventure will be the latest launch out of the Syzygy Publishing line at Image Comics and hit shelves in April.
In Moonshine Bigfoot, it’s Buzzard County in 1981, and Moonshine Bigfoot spends his days making a living while outwitting clueless cops, reckless rivals, and buffoonish Bigfoot-hunters. All is hunky-dory until he draws the attention of an Illuminati-esque cabal. With his partner in life and crime, Amethyst, our hairy hero is about to learn that some problems can’t be handled just by jumping them in a souped-up Mach 1.
Moonshine, muscle cars, and mayhem collide in this exciting new romp perfect for fans of Rick Remender’s The Scumbag, Sergio Aragones’ Groo The Wanderer, and Alex Grecian and Riley Rossmo’s Proof.
“We set out to make a fun-loving satire of 1981-ish Americana, and stumbled into a beautiful, coming-of-age story,” said Howard. “Give Moonshine Bigfoot a go and we’ll curl the toes right off your feet!”
Marlow added: “Moonshine Bigfoot is a goofy idea conceived on a road trip has
turned into one wild ride (that isn’t what you think). Lots of fun, lots of crazy, and we can promise no one will ever be bored.”
Moonshine Bigfoot #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, April 16, and is being offered with two covers:
- Cover A by Howard, Ellis, and Daniel – Lunar Code 0225IM311
- Cover B, a movie poster-inspired 1:10 copy incentive by Howard, Ellis, and Daniel – Lunar Code 0225IM312
Moonshine Bigfoot will also be available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.
Early praise for Moonshine Bigfoot:
“There’s high concept, and then there’s ‘HOLY MOLEY’ high concept. That’s what you have with Moonshine Bigfoot! It’s big, ballsy fun wrapped in a gorgeous package by Steve Ellis and Zach Howard.”—Jamal Igle, Molly Danger, Supergirl
“Zach Howard is a true artistic maestro! Prepare your eyes for this visual Symphony of Chaos!” —Dan Panosian, Dream Works, Canary
“A top-shelf creation! Upon first taste, you’re struck by a symphony of aromas, from the remarkable smoothness of the dynamic pencil work to the depth and complexity of the inks and finishes. With rich and layered notes of color, offset by a subtle hint of spice, this blend of action and comedy is impeccably crafted to impress even the most discerning connoisseur.” —Nick Runge, gallery painter
“I’ve admired Zach Howard’s work for a number of years now, ever since I first laid eyes on it, actually. His pictures seem not to be drawn so much as carved out with ink: bold, rich, and dark. Beautiful work. Suddenly I want a cup of coffee, preferably Sumatra.” —P. Craig Russell, The Sandman, Gotham by Gaslight, Coraline: The Graphic Novel
“Steve’s pencils and layouts are excellent, and then the inks make these signatures Zach Howard. He’s like this generation’s Terry Austin.” —Mike Kennedy, Ghost, Star Wars
“Steve Ellis has created more worlds than almost anyone. And every story breathes action and imagination and, of course, crazy monsters! He’s bent genres and combined creations for decades, and I can’t wait to see where he takes this latest romp!!!” —Ben Caldwell, Dare Detectives, Dracula
