Lost Cactus - The First Treasury showcases the first 171 Lost Cactus comic strips. This vividly designed comic strip anthology also features an eclectic mix of science fiction short stories, witty essays, and conceptual artwork joined by a plethora of related trivia, artist commentary, and interactive quizzes.

Publisher Marketing: Contents Acknowledgements ix Preface xi About the cartoonist xiii Character introductions 1 Doc 2 Bentley the Bee 3 Ty the Dinosaur 4 Sammy the Squirrel 5 Cato the Alien 6 Penny 7 General Fox 7 What's in a name? 9 Mascots are people too 17 You can call him Werner 25 The Moleman 33 In regards to nothing 43 Cosmic comeuppance, Part I 51 An acorn in every pot 59 The pixel pusher 67 Here comes the judge 77 The stowaway 85 Bubblegum cards 97 The middle of nowhere 105 Weight of the Sun 115 Amelia orate 123 Draw this 133 Cosmic comeuppance, Part II 141 Self-preserved 149 A brave new world 157 Patience, I have it 173 More top-secret stuff 181 Review Quotes : "A 'must' for the legions of Lost Cactus fans...will prove to be an effective introduction for anyone new to the strip." - The Midwest Book Review "Lost Cactus by John Hopkins is a beautifully designed book with Full-Color Illustrations. It features The Lost Cactus Comic Strip which is a refreshing pleasure to read." -- Susan's review on Goodreads "...lovely light-hearted comic." -- Natasha's review on Goodreads "This book was vibrant, animated, and adventurous. I read this book with my little sister and we both thoroughly enjoyed it. 5/5 would recommend to anyone looking for a lighthearted read." -- Kate's review on Goodreads Publisher Marketing : The Lost Cactus comic strip is laugh-out-loud cartoon lampooning the shadowy government world that operates beyond the realm of public knowledge. Lost Cactus - The First Treasury, is an Independent Publisher Silver Medal Award-Winning 'enhanced-reader' anthology. 'Enhanced-reader' describes John Hopkins' groundbreaking approach to expanding the Lost Cactus comic strip's shared universe. In addition to over 170 3-panel and Sunday Lost Cactus comics, this first-in-a-series of beautifully printed full-color treasuries contains an eclectic mix of science fiction short stories, witty essays, and conceptual artwork joined by a plethora of related trivia, artist commentary, and interactive quizzes. This framework is woven together into this vividly designed comic strip anthology. ABOUT THE LOST CACTUS COMIC STRIP: The Lost Cactus National Laboratory and Testing Facility - the namesake of the comic strip - evokes the intrigue of Area-51, with its sun-faded structures, Quonset huts, and hangars set against a colorful Southwestern desert landscape. The heart and soul of the comic strip's cast are the spunky Bentley the Bee and his quick-witted sidekick, Ty the Dinosaur . They are both genetic mutants created in the laboratory of Doc , the mysterious scientist and founder of Lost Cactus. General Fox is the befuddled base administrator; Penny is the all-too-popular Chief Medical Officer, and Professor Otto is the eccentric base psychiatrist. Sammy is an accident-prone ground squirrel who owes his anthropomorphic traits to an irradiated acorn. Cato the Alien is Doc's out-of-this-world science advisor. A panoply of lab rats, clone zombies, cacti, lizards, celebrities, and politicians make guest appearances throughout the strips. John Hopkins' distinctly original perspective on ever-evolving technologies, current events, and pop culture - blended with his keen interest in science fiction, conspiracy theories, paranormal, and urban myths - provide the grist for the comic strips, stories, and essays that are Lost Cactus. So sit back and enjoy your trip to Lost Cactus, and if you feel compelled to don a tinfoil hat, don't worry, you won't be the first. To discover more top-secret information about the Lost Cactus comic strip, visit www.lostcactus.com. Contributor Bio: Hopkins, John P John Hopkins is the "brains" behind the Lost Cactus comic strip. He weaves an eclectic mix of topics-from sci-fi, paranormal, and technology-fueled content with the cultural, political, and celebrity-focused world in which we live-into the comic strips, off-beat short stories, and acerbic commentaries. A professional illustrator, designer, writer, and proprietor of a successful design studio with a diverse clientele for over 20 years, John draws upon his experience while crafting Lost Cactus. His caffeine-fueled imagination-and gift for seeing the comically absurd in almost anything-provide the grist for his strip's plotlines and extensive backstory. As a life-long comic strip fan, he is proud to contribute Lost Cactus to this quintessentially American art form. John is a member of the Southern California Independent Booksellers Association and the Alliance of Independent Authors. He resides in sunny Southern California with his talented wife and son, and two nutty canines.

Format: Paperback | Pages: 196 | Publication Date: 2016-03-09