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Lions, Tigers And Bears Volume 1: Fear And Pride (Lions Tigers & Bears) (v. 1)

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This is one of those comics that I found relatively late. I didn't read it when it first came out, and now I've caught up and can't wait for more. Jack Lawrence and Mike Bullock have crafted a story with a very simple premise: stuffed animals are really alive, and have been charged since the beginning of time with the task of protecting their children from the "Beasties" (literally the monsters in the closet). This story focuses on two children tied in to this ancient symbiotic relationship, charged with its future, who have come under the Beasties' wrath, and the noble stuffed animals -- the Night Pride -- charged with their protection.

The story is wonderful -- the characters are vivid and there's plenty of action and fantasy to go around. The artwork is equally as good -- Bullock's art leaps off the page, full of energy and vibrant colors. If nobody in Hollywood has tapped this yet for an animated film (a TRADITIONALLY animated film), then everyone in Hollywood is out of their minds. I absolutely love this book, and I can't wait for more.

I love comic books, and I love children's books! So Lions, Tigers, and Bears by Mike Bullock and Jack Lawrence was a dream come true for me!

Bullock and Lawrence draw us into a grand adventure with a child's eye view! Young Joey is given a set of stuffed animals by his grandmother. He's told they'll protect him. Little does he suspect how true this is! When the beasties come to get him, Joey's stuffed guardians spring to life and protect him! What follows is an incredible and touching story that leads Joey through the Stuffed Animal Kingdom!

Between Bullock's vivid writing and Lawrence's stunning visuals, Lions, Tigers, and Bears is as near perfect as any all-ages comic out there! There is no denying this comic is destined to be remembered and treasured for generations to come.

This is a fantastic story! I read it before giving it to my son, I almost didn't give it to him because I thought the villains were too intense and that it was just too graphic for him. But the story overshadows all of that and I felt that he was old enough not be too scared, he's 8. He couldn't put it down when I gave it to him. It would be easier to pull my sons teeth than to get him to read something outside of the school day. He woke up one morning at 6:30 am to read it! His birthday is coming up and he wants the other volumes. I would highly recommend this, but caution you to read it first to see if your child won't be scared.

Lions, Tigers, and Bears is a very interesting concept and the book's art is goes great for the light-hearted story. The book never really got much attention when it first came out though it sold very well. I recommend this for all ages and would say might be useful in getting younger children to read more.

I had the privilege of meeting Mike Bullock at the Phoenix * Cactus Comicon, and not only is he a great guy, he's a fabulous writer and has created a world that any kid would love to dive into head first. How many times have you had nightmares about monsters under your bed, or creepy beasts lurking in your closet? Were you ever so terrified that you couldn't so much as move to run out of your room? Mike has created a world where the stuffed animals come to life to protect their owners from those evil creatures. The art in this book is simply gorgeous, and the story is a blast. Whether you're 10 or over 50, you won't be able to put it down! It's obvious why Hollywood has come a callin'.