Patrick McDonnell is joined by podcaster Gil Roth to discuss "The Super Hero's Journey," his tribute to classic Marvel super heroes.
"The Super Hero’s Journey" is an adventure unlike any you have ever read. Imbued with the creativity, artwork, and heart of Patrick McDonnell, the beloved creator of the comic strip Mutts, this all-new graphic novel love letter features the classic Marvel super heroes.
The Fantastic Four, the Incredible Hulk, Captain America, Black Panther, Spider-Man, and others undergo the synthesis of McDonnell’s positive, inspirational sensibility and Marvel’s blockbuster brand. Using the Marvel Universe as avatars, McDonnell muses on how comics changed his life and inspired him to become a cartoonist, instilling a moral sensibility that he carries through his work and his life.
The Super Hero’s Journey incorporates panels from classic Marvel comics as a tribute by McDonnell to his heroes—Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and the other creators of the Marvel Universe—alongside inspirational quotes from Eckhart Tolle, Thoreau, and others.
Patrick McDonnell is the bestselling author, illustrator, playwright, painter, and creator of the comic strip Mutts, which appears in more than 700 newspapers around the world. He has received many awards internationally, including a Caldecott Honor and the Reuben, the highest honor given by the National Cartoonists Society. His books include "The Art of Nothing," a career-spanning monograph, and most recently "Heart to Heart: A Conversation about Love and Hope with the Dalai Lama."
Gil Roth is the host of the podcast "The Virtual Memories Show," a weekly conversation about books, art, comics, culture, and life, not necessarily in that order, with 618 episodes so far.
Book signing to follow.
