Battletoads - The Lost Adventure
By (Author) Simon Furman
Titan Books Ltd
Titan Comics
1st February 2025
24th September 2024
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Action and adventure
Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Fantasy, esoteric
Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Anthropomorphic / animal stories
Paperback
80
Width 170mm, Height 258mm
Based on the hit videogame Battletoads, fans can expect a cosmic clash for the ages The ultimate battle royale experience is redefined, as the toads take on the franchise's fiercest fighters. Simon Furman, the same storytelling genius that was instrumental in Transformers, extends the Battletoads saga with their most legendary battle yet, and another devious plot from the Dark Queen.
Dive into the exhilarating world of Battletoads with The Lost Adventure, a trilogy of comics that showcases their most ferocious cosmic battle yet. Pimple, Rash, and Zitz face their most powerful opponents, while also attempting to thwart the Dark Queen's sinister plans. The Grand Fistival sees the three protagonists participate in a battle royale, which gathered the strongest fighters in the universe that has been depicting incredible clashes since 1991. But could there be much more than pride at stake, as the trio investigate the galaxy's supposed celebration of its greatest heroes
Written by the illustrious Simon Furman, acclaimed for his work on Marvel's Transformers, as he extends the Battletoads' saga for their fiercest battle yet. Collaborating with Furman, Andres Genolet, known for Marvel's Star Wars and The Sensational She-Hulk, lends dynamic visuals. The fantastic illustrations are enhanced by comics colourist Jordi Escuin Llorach, utilising vibrant hues to provide a visually stunning experience across chaotic brawls. Uncover the rich history of Battletoads, a videogame franchise by Rare, which has seen the trio of toads battle valiantly against the Dark Queen for over thirty years. Whether you are a longtime Battletoads follower or newcomer to the series, The Lost Adventures gathers the most formidable warriors within the galaxy for a battle royale that marks one of the franchise's greatest spectacles.
Simon Furman is a writer for comic books and TV animation, his name inextricably linked toTransformers, the 80s toy phenomenon. He has written literally hundreds of stories about the war-torn robots in disguise, for Marvel Comics (US and UK), Dreamwave and most recently Transformers: Infiltration, Escalation, Devastation & Revelation, Maximum Dinobots, Beast Wars: The Gathering/The Ascending, Transformers: Stormbringer and Transformers: Spotlight for IDW Publishing. His other comic book credits includeDoctor Who,Dragons Claws,Deaths Head,Alpha Flight,Turok,She-Hulk,RobocopandWhat IfIn the TV animation field, Furman has written for shows such asBeast Wars,Roswell Conspiracies,Dan Dare,X-Men: Evolution,Alien RacersandA.T.O.M. Editorially, Furman oversees Titan Books range of Transformers titles and their Comics Creators series (which includesComics Creators on X-MenandWriters on Comics Scriptwriting 2). Furmans recent/current writing work includesStarCraft(for Wildstorm),Transformers: Nefarious(for IDW),Terminator Revolution(for Dynamite),RonanandDeaths Head 3.0(both for Marvel),Transformers UK,Wallace & GromitandTorchwood. He is also the author of numerous books, includingRad Robots,Transformers: The Ultimate Guide,You Can Draw Transformers,Transformers: Top Trumpsand aDoctor Whoaudio adventure (The Axis of Insanity). Furman is currently lead writer and script supervisor for the upcoming animated TV showThe Matt Hatter Chronicles.