Nate Cosby (Pigs, Jim Henson's The Storyteller) and Chris Eliopoulos (Franklin Richards, Misery Loves Sherman) present Cow Boy, the story of a young bounty hunter determined to send his entire outlaw family to jail. He travels the Old West on a horse that ain't his, and won't stop 'til every one'a his kin's in the clink. Also included are short stories by the likes of Roger Langridge (The Muppet Show), Brian Clevinger and Scott Wegener (Atomic Robo), and Mike Maihack (Cleopatra in Space) and Colleen Coover (Jim Henson's The Storyteller).
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Nate Cosby is a former editor at Marvel Comics and worked on Oz, Spider-Man, X-Men: First Class and Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane. He is currently cowriting a book called Pigs with Ben McCool.
Chris Eliopoulos started working in comics two weeks after he began his internship at Marvel. He began freelancing production work until he was hired on staff and worked all the way up to senior letterer before going freelance. He’s lettered more books than he can even remember for Marvel, DC, Image and many other publishers and along the way wrote and drew Franklin Richards: Son of a Genius and wrote Lockjaw & The Pet Avengers for Marvel. Eliopoulos lives in New Jersey with his wife and twin boys.
Chris Eliopoulos started working in comics two weeks after he began his internship at Marvel. He began freelancing production work until he was hired on staff and worked all the way up to senior letterer before going freelance. He’s lettered more books than he can even remember for Marvel, DC, Image and many other publishers and along the way wrote and drew Franklin Richards: Son of a Genius and wrote Lockjaw & The Pet Avengers for Marvel. Eliopoulos lives in New Jersey with his wife and twin boys.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Jon
Format:Hardcover
When I first heard about Cow Boy, I was intrigued. Then I saw a sample of the book online. It is an incredible concept, but doesn't stop there. The book is smartly written with colorful, intelligent dialog, and an element of carefree, lighthearted, fun. It even touches on some serious subject matter (just enough to be educational about the time period, not enough to stop being kid-friendly fun).
While the story is one of the most fun I've read recently, the presentation is even better. Archaia raised the bar on Free Comic Book Day 2012 by offering a hardback with not only excerpts of their stories inside, but with an all new, exclusive "Cow Boy" story inside. This tipped me over the edge, and I immediately got Cow Boy. The presentation of its hardcover is even more impressive. Everything from the fonts, and typefaces used in the publishing information is presented as a part of the story.
Reading this book from cover to cover is sincerely one of the most enjoyable experiences I've had all summer. As you turn the last page you will only be disappointed that there isn't more to read.
While the story is one of the most fun I've read recently, the presentation is even better. Archaia raised the bar on Free Comic Book Day 2012 by offering a hardback with not only excerpts of their stories inside, but with an all new, exclusive "Cow Boy" story inside. This tipped me over the edge, and I immediately got Cow Boy. The presentation of its hardcover is even more impressive. Everything from the fonts, and typefaces used in the publishing information is presented as a part of the story.
Reading this book from cover to cover is sincerely one of the most enjoyable experiences I've had all summer. As you turn the last page you will only be disappointed that there isn't more to read.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Laura McCoy
Format:Hardcover
I like this book. I was reading this book out loud to my son because (for some reason) I thought it was a children's book (I will talk about that in a second). My husband was listening too and said I only liked it because I was talking in an accent. That may be true but it was still a good book. I highly recommend using an accent to read this because it makes it so much more fun.
This is a graphic novel that follows around a little boy who is turning in his family for bounty. He is really cute and the book is actually quite funny! Scattered throughout the book are also some short stories by various authors. I really liked a couple of them. One of them is about a man they call The Man with No Underpants. My son thought that story was hilarious. However, it was probably not entirely appropriate for his age.
Now speaking of that, I requested this book because it I thought it was going to be something to read to my son. Now he did like it but I think he was too young to understand some of the things that were going on. I would save this for kids that are a little bit older. For instance, there is a part where a black man, who I believe is a run-away slave, is getting harassed by some kids. There is a part where a girl is a worker at what seems like a whore house. Then another part with a cross dressing man. So I don't really recommend this for young kids but I didn't realize that until I was reading it.
The graphics in this book were good to, I have no complaints on those. I think this book would look great if it was in hardcover.
Overall though I really enjoyed this book and I recommend you pick it up.
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This is a graphic novel that follows around a little boy who is turning in his family for bounty. He is really cute and the book is actually quite funny! Scattered throughout the book are also some short stories by various authors. I really liked a couple of them. One of them is about a man they call The Man with No Underpants. My son thought that story was hilarious. However, it was probably not entirely appropriate for his age.
Now speaking of that, I requested this book because it I thought it was going to be something to read to my son. Now he did like it but I think he was too young to understand some of the things that were going on. I would save this for kids that are a little bit older. For instance, there is a part where a black man, who I believe is a run-away slave, is getting harassed by some kids. There is a part where a girl is a worker at what seems like a whore house. Then another part with a cross dressing man. So I don't really recommend this for young kids but I didn't realize that until I was reading it.
The graphics in this book were good to, I have no complaints on those. I think this book would look great if it was in hardcover.
Overall though I really enjoyed this book and I recommend you pick it up.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Brian Freesh
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
The short: This book rocks, storytelling at it's finest. It is a light and fun comic book for all ages that nonetheless deals with very difficult themes. The superbly designed hardcover that integrates itself into the setting of the story is alone worth the purchase!
I've been a fan of Nate Cosby's since before he was an editor at Marvel. His dialog is always fun and witty, while stylistically always serving the characters and story. This is because more than being a great writer, Cosby is a master storyteller. His interest is in telling the best story, so everything must serve that story.
For example, as both an editor and a writer, he never seeks an artist because their art is great. He seeks out an artist because their style is perfect for the story he is telling, or because he knows they have the talent and versatility to produce great art that supports the story. The art serves the story, just as the dialog does, etc... Nate gets this, and he pulls it off effortlessly.
I can't wait for more of Cow Boy and more of any book by Nate Cosby!
I've been a fan of Nate Cosby's since before he was an editor at Marvel. His dialog is always fun and witty, while stylistically always serving the characters and story. This is because more than being a great writer, Cosby is a master storyteller. His interest is in telling the best story, so everything must serve that story.
For example, as both an editor and a writer, he never seeks an artist because their art is great. He seeks out an artist because their style is perfect for the story he is telling, or because he knows they have the talent and versatility to produce great art that supports the story. The art serves the story, just as the dialog does, etc... Nate gets this, and he pulls it off effortlessly.
I can't wait for more of Cow Boy and more of any book by Nate Cosby!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Ghotire
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
The dialogue is the star of this book. Like any great western, it employs the unique simplicity of the language of its time to craft truly great dialogue, both humorous and dramatic. It's almost Shakespearean in the way that your mind doesn't immediately recognize the words and phrases, but innately can decipher their meaning. Worthy of a Clint Eastwood movie, or more recently, Joss Whedon's Firefly. Rough, tough, and eloquent all at the same time.
The art is basically in the style of Charles Schulz with a twist of Bill Waterson and a darker, more earth-toned color palette. It's very effective and consistently well done!
The story is almost disturbing, given that it is about a 10 year-old bounty hunter who's turned on his own family, but since his intentions are honorable and his sense of right reigns supreme, it's actually heartwarming... even slightly heart-wrenching. In the words of my mother, who never reads comics but picked this up and read through almost the whole thing in one sitting: "This is darling"
Highly recommended, and I can't wait for the next one!
The art is basically in the style of Charles Schulz with a twist of Bill Waterson and a darker, more earth-toned color palette. It's very effective and consistently well done!
The story is almost disturbing, given that it is about a 10 year-old bounty hunter who's turned on his own family, but since his intentions are honorable and his sense of right reigns supreme, it's actually heartwarming... even slightly heart-wrenching. In the words of my mother, who never reads comics but picked this up and read through almost the whole thing in one sitting: "This is darling"
Highly recommended, and I can't wait for the next one!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Boyd Linney was born into an amoral family of criminals. He is relentless and ruthless in his desire to put an end to the Linney legacy of crime by traversing the old west to stop them. No kin is safe. Either they come in peace or they will be silenced.
He has a horse. A Gun. And a desire to do right.
He's 10 years old.
I absolutely suggest this to anyone who enjoys westerns, young adult novels, or just comics in general. The presentation alone is gorgeous. Hard cover, thick pages, beautiful art. Sweet and fun are the best words to come to mind.
Please be a volume 2 soon?
He has a horse. A Gun. And a desire to do right.
He's 10 years old.
I absolutely suggest this to anyone who enjoys westerns, young adult novels, or just comics in general. The presentation alone is gorgeous. Hard cover, thick pages, beautiful art. Sweet and fun are the best words to come to mind.
Please be a volume 2 soon?
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
cowboy
I love this kid
I want to read more stories featuring him and his journey
The price tag is for a hardcover is daunting, but for a reduced price this is a very satisfying... Read more
I want to read more stories featuring him and his journey
The price tag is for a hardcover is daunting, but for a reduced price this is a very satisfying... Read more
Published 28 days ago by Dwain Pannell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome!
Cow Boy is a wonderful graphic novel for any age. I know I know the age old saying that something is fun for all ages, but this story has humor for both a child and a deeper... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Closet Book Freak
3.0 out of 5 stars
Really for older readers
I decided to read Cow Boy: A Boy and His Horse by Nate Cosby and Chris Eliopoulos because the boy on the cover looked a lot like Calvin from Calvin and Hobbes. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Scott Knight
5.0 out of 5 stars
funny and charming with heart
This is a great all ages book that has a lot of fun with Western tropes and language. The writing is witty and touching in just the right amounts. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Charles B. Trigg
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful Comic.
Cowboy is truly a wonderful comic book experience. It is one of the best reading experiences I have had in a while. Read more
Published 7 months ago by J. Gale
5.0 out of 5 stars
Justice ain't got no age. Neither does a good graphic novel.
I'm a man of few words, and so is Boyd Linney. This all-ages graphic novel set in the old west has young Boyd using his head, hands, and horse to get justice. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Dr. Perky
4.0 out of 5 stars
This is what a comic book should be.
Since english is not my first language, this review may read a little weird. Cow Boy is a great comic book, it goes straight into the story of a mysterious kid in the old west... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Edgar Delgado
5.0 out of 5 stars
a great book
And a great all ages book. An engaging and touching story, I definitely recommend picking it up. And Nate Cosby draws a great penguin
Published 7 months ago by Daniel Laloggia
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great in many ways
Cow Boy has many great things going for it. Chris Eliopoulos' art fits the the tone of the story perfectly, Nate Cosby's writing gives a perfect voice to the characters within, and... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Ryan Dorrian
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun, beautiful, stays with you
bottom line, Cowboy has the 2 most important elements for a graphic novel - great writing with amazing art that perfectly captures the tone
Published 9 months ago by Jason Kaplan
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