Punk Taco TP (2025)

“Punk Taco is overflowing with action, music, and colorful characters, in addition to a delightful blend of meat, cheese, and vegetables. There’s always room for tacos, even in book form, and Punk Taco will have kids coming back for seconds and thirds!” —John Patrick Green, New York Times bestselling creator of the InvestiGators series “Imagination is so punk rock! Bold line work, crisp layouts and colorful characters that you can’t NOT fall in love with. Adam Wallenta’s PUNK TACO will be your new favorite series. I wish this existed when I was a kid! Read PUNK TACO!” —Jamar Nicholas, Creator of the LEON the Extraordinary series “Punk Taco is childlike fun at its best! Full of tacos, nachos, aliens and rock ‘n’ roll!” — FRANCO, Eisner and Harvey Award-Winning Writer/Artist of Tiny Titans, Itty Bitty Hellboy, Superman Family Adventures Punk Taco is one of those rare books that BOTH parents and kids will enjoy with each turn of the page. —Kim Shearer, Librarian and Co-Creator/Co-Writer of Double Booking Punk Taco is a lovable, peace-and-love-spreading space taco who rocks out across the galaxy with his band of misfits. Their music brings joy to every corner of the universe...but it also tends to land them in a heap of trouble. Whether they’re helping those in need, making new friends, or standing up against impossible odds, Punk Taco and his band always hit the right notes. PUNK TACO Adventures, Volume 1 collects the Ringo Award-winning stories New Friends, where the band must take on the vile King Boogar to reunite a young refugee named Philip with his displaced family and “Inspiration,” which explores Punk Taco’s feelings. But that’s just the opening act! Two new stories are exclusive to the collection--one a hilarious and educational exploration of potty humor and another sharing Punk Taco’s passion for art with his buddy Bash. Featuring art by Makana and Keola Wallenta, Scott Chantler, Ryan Estrada, Rich Koslowski, DJ JS-1, Chuck D, Mike Cavallaro, Art Baltazar, Franco, Alex Schumacher, Mike Kunkel, and more! This is a high-energy, heartfelt adventure perfect for fans of InvestiGATORS and Hilda.

Punk Taco is a loveable, space-taco who rocks out with his band of misfits spreading peace and love through music. While their songs bring joy to every corner of the universe…it also tends to land them in trouble from time to time, as Punk Taco always feels compelled to help those in need, no matter the odds against them. Friendship, empathy and compassion for all, are the key notes Punk Taco lives by. The Award-Winning Adventure Continues! Punk Taco and his band of friends have been kidnapped and brought to a planet in an unknown part of the universe that is being threatened by a giant so enormous, that our heroes are the size of ants in comparison. Despite their small size and the impossible odds they face together, Punk Taco must inspire new friends and allies to stand tall, join forces, and let their voices be heard, before the giant destroys their planet. Action, adventure, and humor abound in this tale of inner strength, unity, and friendship created by the father and son team of Adam and Makana Wallenta. PLUS: The origin of Punk Taco and more brand-new stories! Imaginative artwork, galaxy-spanning adventures, and themes of friendship make this graphic novel shine. -Kirkus Reviews Punk Taco is overflowing with action, music, and colorful characters, in addition to a delightful blend of meat, cheese, and vegetables. There’s always room for tacos, even in book form, and Punk Taco will have kids coming back for seconds and thirds! —John Patrick Green, New York Times bestselling creator of the InvestiGATORS series Punk Taco is one of those rare books that BOTH parents and kids will enjoy with each turn of the page. -Kim Shearer Librarian and co-creator/co-writer of Double Booking