A press release from Chris Staros of Top Shelf Productions:

After gathering substantial praise for their individual volumes, artist Dusty Higgins and writer Van Jensen officially join the Top Shelf family this summer with the first-ever complete collection of Pinocchio, Vampire Slayer! Click through for more details and a 12-page preview.

One of YALSA’s Top Ten Graphic Novels for Teens!
“It’s the greatest thing I’ve read all year. And you’ll notice my nose didn’t grow one bit when I said that.” — Mark Waid
“Page after page of amazement.” — Publishers Weekly
“The premise for this graphic novel is really almost too good to be true… and the execution doesn’t disappoint.” — Booklist
“Outstanding.” — Topless Robot
“Sometimes dark, sometimes silly, but always fun, Pinocchio coming of age Batman-style is just the thing for fantasy and horror fans.” — MTV
“Really, really good.” — Comics Alliance
“Seriously, it’s perfect.” — Comic Book Resources

This puppet may not be a real boy… but he just might be a real hero.

When bloodthirsty monsters invade Pinocchio’s hometown and kill his father Geppetto, Pinocchio discovers a new benefit to his magical nose: telling lies produces a never-ending supply of wooden stakes to combat the vampire hordes! Will Pinocchio be able to defeat these horrors, avenge his father, and save his friends?

Jensen (Green Lantern Corps) and Higgins (Knights of the Living Dead) present a captivating blend of comedy, horror, romance, and adventure, rooted in the original Italian novel but brought – as if by magic – to new life.

Pinocchio, Vampire Slayer
by Dusty Higgins and Van Jensen
— a softcover graphic novel with French Flaps, 6.25” x 8.5”
— 528 pages
— $24.95 (US)
— ISBN 978-1-60309-347-7
— Diamond order code: APR141393
— Pre-order now for release in June!