Dark Horse Announces Canto Hardcover Editions and Expansion of Fantasy Series

Dark Horse Announces Canto Hardcover Editions and Expansion of Fantasy Series

Dark Horse Comics has teamed up with acclaimed writer David M. Booher and artist Drew Zucker to bring the enchanting world of Canto to a wider audience. The magically captivating series tells the story of a courageous clockwork hero on a quest to find a heart for the one he loves. Canto and his people were once enslaved and stripped of their hearts, now replaced by clocks. Despite this restriction, Canto’s love for a little tin girl knows no bounds.

When her clock is irreparably damaged, Canto sets out on a breathtaking adventure through a bizarre and fantastical realm, facing fearsome creatures and forming unlikely alliances along the way. His ultimate goal is to confront the mysterious figure who has stolen their hearts and restore his beloved’s heart. This beloved modern fantasy series has garnered praise and recognition, being nominated for Eisner and GLAAD Awards.

Now, Dark Horse Comics, in collaboration with the Canto creators, is releasing beautiful hardcover collections of Canto Volume 1: If I Only Had a Heart and Canto Volume 2: The Hollow Men. These collections include not only the captivating story but also extensive cover galleries, sketchbook sections, and insights into the creative process.

Additionally, future volumes will feature new cover art by the talented Drew Zucker. As the partnership between Dark Horse Comics and the Canto creators continues, there are exciting plans to expand the Canto story and collect previously published material. This includes the conclusion of the Shrouded Man Saga in A Place Like Home.

Both David M. Booher and Drew Zucker express their excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to see Canto’s journey evolve and reach a wider audience through these beautifully designed hardcover editions. Booher fell in love with the character from the moment he first laid eyes on Drew’s artwork, and he is thrilled that Canto’s thrilling adventure will now be accessible to readers of all ages, including schools, libraries, and bookstores.

Zucker, who has been a part of Canto’s creation for over a decade, finds it surreal to see the character’s popularity soar to new heights and looks forward to sharing Canto’s adventures with even more readers. The creative duo promises that Canto’s story is far from over and that there are many more exciting chapters to come.

Pre-orders for Canto Volume 1: If I Only Had a Heart and Canto Volume 2: The Hollow Men are now available, offering readers the opportunity to immerse themselves in this captivating series from the beginning. With its blend of fantasy, adventure, and heartfelt storytelling, Canto is a modern fairytale that is sure to captivate the imagination of readers of all ages.

Canto pulls inspiration from some of our favorite fantasy realms and is embellished with the creative genius of Booher and Zucker. Having spoken with the creators time and time again about the series, this is truly one of the best fantasy projects that has been published in recent years. A series that will pull at every emotional string humanly possible, Canto is a song of strength, endurance, and courage that will consume anyone who reads it.

Canto Volume 1: If Only I Had a Heart will be available at your favorite local comic shops on June 5, 2024. Canto Volume 2: The Hollow Men will follow shortly after on July 3, 2024.