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HIP HOP FAMILY TREE GN #2

(W) ED PISKOR (A) ED PISKOR (CA) ED PISKOR

The best-selling nexus of comics and Hip Hop culture continues with this 2nd volume covering 1981-1983 when Hip Hop made the transition from parks and rec rooms to downtown clubs. Established icons such as Afrika Bambaataa and Grandmaster Flash appear along with new superstars like NWA, The Beastie Boys, Doug E Fresh, KRS One, ICE T, and early Public Enemy plus cameos by Dolemite, LL Cool J, Notorious BIG, and New Kids on the Block(?)!

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HIP HOP FAMILY TREE GN #3

(W) ED PISKOR (A) ED PISKOR (CA) ED PISKOR

ED PISKOR's acclaimed graphic novel series continues! Book 3 highlights Run DMC's rise to fame and introduces unassailable acts like Whodini, The Fat Boys, Slick Rick and Doug E Fresh. The Beastie Boys become a rap group. Rick Rubin meets Russell Simmons to form Def Jam. The famous TV pilot to the dance show Graffiti Rock and the documentaries Style Wars and Breakin' and Enterin' are all highlighted in this comprehensive volume spanning 19831984. ED PISKOR continues to deliver the goods in this comprehensive history of hip hop.

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HIP HOP FAMILY TREE GN #4

1984-1985

(W) ED PISKOR (A) ED PISKOR (CA) ED PISKOR

Book 4 of the best-selling series showcases the rise of Def Jam records, the birth of Dr. Dre's career and introduces up-starts such as Will Smith, Salt N Pepa, Rakim, and Biz Markie. Hollywood also begins to take notice, releasing films like Breakin', Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo, Beat Street, Krush Groove and more, all highlighted within this jam packed edition.

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HIP HOP FAMILY TREE GN BOX SET 1975-1983 #1

(W) ED PISKOR (A) ED PISKOR (CA) ED PISKOR

To celebrate the resounding success of the first two volumes of ED PISKOR's history of Hip Hop, we are offering the two books along with an exclusive 24-page comic book specifically created for this boxed set inside a mind-blowingly colorful slipcase, drawn and designed by the artist. Piskor tells this story as a perfect parody/pastiche/homage to '90s Image comics.

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HIP HOP FAMILY TREE GN BOX SET 1983-1985 #2

(W) ED PISKOR (A) ED PISKOR (CA) ED PISKOR

We are also releasing our gift box set of Books 3 and 4 in time for the holidays. Exclusive with this box set is Understanding Hip Hop and Comics, ED PISKOR's examination of how the two media have intersected over the years.

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RED ROOM #2

(W) ED PISKOR (A) ED PISKOR

Grooming victims to be slaughtered on the DARK WEB for the enjoyment of psychopaths requires lots of work to keep them from being identified. The Poker Face organization, one of the most successful black market Red Room companies on the internet, goes to great lengths to fulfill their customers' depraved fantasies while avoiding law enforcement every step of the way. From the creator of Hip Hop Family Tree and X-Men: Grand Design comes this ALL-NEW monthly comic book series! A cyberpunk, outlaw, splatterpunk deep dive into the subculture of criminals who live-stream and patronize webcam murders for entertainment in the darkest corners of the web with nearly untraceable crypto-currency. As seen on Piskor's YouTube channel sensation, Cartoonist Kayfabe!