Moonshadow: The Definitive Edition--Expanded

by J.M. DeMatteis, George Pratt (contributor), Kent Williams (contributor)

A romantic, unreliable narrator leads us through his interplanetary coming-of-age story.

Known as America’s first fully painted graphic novel, the poetic, philosophical, and Kirby & Eisner Award-nominated Moonshadow receives a new edition.

Enhanced with a new painted cover by Jon J Muth and an expanded bonus section featuring concept art, early notes from the creative team, and script pages from writer J.M. DeMatteis, this influential, timeless “fairy tale for adults” also includes the Farewell Moonshadow illustrated novella. With gorgeous watercolor artwork by Jon J Muth and contributions from Kent Williams, Kevin Nowlan, and others!

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels

528 pages, Paperback

Published May 6, 2025

About the author

Also Credited As:
DeMatteis, John Marc
Ellis, Michael
Lombego, Wally

Bio:
J.M. DeMatteis was a professional musician/singer and rock music journalist before entering comics in the late 70's.

Credits include Spider-Man, Moonshadow, Brooklyn Dreams, Justice League, Abadazad, Hero Squared, the Life and Times of Savior 28.

Created I, Vampire , Creature Commandos, Moonshadow, Hero Squared (co-creator), Abadazad, Stardust Kid, Savior 28 and more.

Reviews

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

A magical, heartfelt trip.

[Z · Rating 1 out of 5]

Take. A. Pass.
I can’t believe I choked this pile of nonsense down.
The art is occasionally okay, but the story is not even close to worth half the time it takes to get through.

[Wayne Slade · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful adventure