GON (2009)

"Written and illustrated by Masashi Tanaka CMX. The little dinosaur with the big bite and even bigger attitude returns, this time to CMX! Long before the dawn of man, savage dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Now, only one remains - the smallest, wildest of them all! GON marches across the wilderness defending the friendly and furry from the mean and hungry. Told entirely without words, these stories highlight the amazingly detailed art and visual storytelling genius of creator Masashi Tanaka. NOTE: The new CMX edition reprints this material in right-to-left order, as it appeared in the original Japanese editions. Advance-solicited; on sale July 25 • 5' x 7.375' • 148 pg, B&W, $5.99 US • TEEN"

"Written and illustrated by Masashi Tanaka CMX. In this volume, Gon rides a shark (from the inside), is tormented by a tick, shakes up a forest and marches with the penguins. Told entirely without words, these stories highlight the amazingly detailed art and visual storytelling genius of creator Masashi Tanaka."

"Written and illustrated by Masashi Tanaka CMX. Gon frolics with some watery friends until a school of piranha tries to put the bite on him - but they're the ones who will feel the pinch. Later, Gon leads a pack of baby wolf cubs to seek revenge against a vicious tiger for the death of their mother. Then get ready for some far-out fun in the forest, as Gon and friends consume massive quantities of mushrooms!"

"Written and illustrated by Masashi Tanaka CMX. You know Gon the dinosaur, but are you ready for Gon the turtle? When he finds an empty shell, Gon decides to have a little fun and try it on. But getting out is a lot tougher than getting in, and Gon's about to get a whole new perspective on these amazing creatures. Then when a tornado deposits Gon and his animal buddies in the desert, he's got to lead them back to water before they all perish! Advance-solicited; on sale April 23 • 5' x 7.375' • 164 pg, B&W"

"Written and illustrated by Masashi Tanaka CMX. Gon goes underground in this book length adventure. Things start out small, as Gon fixates on an anthill. From there, he defends a colony of prairie dogs from a mother coyote and her cub. Enemies become allies when an earthquake opens up a huge fissure, sending Gon and his companions into a mysterious, underground world filled with strange creatures. Will a giant spider prove to be Gon's match? Advance-solicited; on sale July 23 • 5' x 7.375' • 164 pg, B&W, $5.99 US • TEEN"

"Written and illustrated by Masashi Tanaka CMX.A collision with a tree provides Gon with an interesting new hat - a bird's nest with three orphaned chicks inside. Will this close proximity to the most tenacious creature on Earth be enough to toughen up the little guys so that they can survive on their own? Later, he leads a ragtag band of hard-bitten creatures through a forest fire. And finally, Gon teaches an old elephant new tricks. Advance-solicited; on sale October 15 • 5' x 7.375' • 176 pg, B&W, $5.99 US • TEEN"

"Written and illustrated by Masashi Tanaka CMX. Join Gon for the final volume of this classic series. It's Gon doing what he does best - helping the targets of predators and having a little fun along the way. This time it's about families as Gon befriends both a mother bird and her babies and an orangutan and her brood. But the little guy's big appetite may just get him and his friends in trouble. Advance-solicited; on sale January 21 • 5' x 7.375' • 176 pg, B&W, $5.99 US • TEEN"