Manfried Saves the Day: A Graphic Novel by Caitlin Major and Kelly Bastow

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Things are finally looking up for average tomcat Steve Catson and his pet man Manfried. But when the local man shelter is short of funds, Steve's purr-friend Henrietta has to find a solution or close the shelter down forever. Can Manfried save the day Or is he too busy fighting with his new roommate Garfield, a stray man Steve adopted Get ready for an all-new adventure starring web-comic sensation Manfried, the crabby but lovable pet man of slacker tomcat Steve Catson. Things seem to be looking up for them- Steve has a new job making comics and a burgeoning romance with his purrfriend Henrietta. Manfried is making new friends at the local man shelter, helping stray men become socialized so they can find new homes. But when a literal fat cat arrives to develop the neighborhood and shut down Henrietta's man shelter, the stress pushes Steve and Henrietta apart. Meanwhile Manfried is none too happy about sharing his home with a younger, cuter, friendlier rival for Steve's attention- a stray man named Garfield. Can Steve and Henrietta resolve their differences and raise the cash to save the shelter...and is entering Manfried into the Manflower Man Show the best way to do it Fans and newbies alike will find plenty to enjoy in this funny, topsy-turvy cat tale based on the popular Manfried the Man tumblr.

Reviews

"The world that Bastow and Major have built together has a lot more story to offer, and readers will be eager for more once they dive in."Paste

Bastows art is a pleasure to behold.Foreword Reviews

If you're a pet owner, this book will leave you itching to cuddle up with your pet or take them outside for a walk or some playtime together.Newsarama

InManfried Saves the Day, web comic creators Caitlin Major and Kelly Bastow continue their much-lovedManfriedstrip in a brand new graphic novel adventure.Boyce McClain's Collectors Corner

Praise forManfriedthe Man:
Named a "Best Comics of 2018" byA.V. Club
Named one ofPastes "25 Best Comic Books of 2018"

Amust read for pet owners of any stripe.A.V. Club

Asimple tale of affection, devotion, and worry...though its narrative beats are familiar, that makes them no less adorable.Vulture

Theres something in this story that can resonate with everyone - even if youre more of a dog person.Newsarama

Unexpectedly touching.The Comics Beat

Anyone who loves their pets as much as (or more than) they do other humans will happily read it cover to cover.Philadelphia Life

A delightful twist on the human/cat relationship.Library Journal

An entertaining and often laugh-out-loud twist on reality.ForewordReviews

A surprisingly sweet story about companionship.Publishers Weekly

Author Bio

Caitlin Major is a Toronto based-comic writer and illustrator. Caitlin and her partner Matthew Hoddy have previously run successful Kickstarter campaigns to print comics Space Pyrates and The Saga of Metalbeard, and along with Manfried illustrator Kelly Bastow, she self-publishes Wax and Wane. Caitlin works as an animation compositor at Skyship Entertainment, a small animation studio in Toronto that specializes in kids' programming on YouTube. Skyship is a partner company with Tinman Creative known for Super Science Friends and the soon to be released Shitty Wizard.