PAPERCUTZ RELEASES “PAPERCUTZ SLICES #4: THE HUNGER PAINS”

PARODY GRAPHIC NOVEL DEBUTS AHEAD OF “THE HUNGER GAMES,”
ONE OF THE MOST HIGHLY ANTICIPATED MOVIES OF 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 11, 2012

(New York, NY) Following in the hallowed tradition of Mad Magazine, Papercutz, the premiere publisher of graphic novels for young readers, is proud to announce the latest release in its Papercutz Slices series of pop culture parodies: The Hunger Pains. A take-no-prisoners skewering of “The Hunger Games” book trilogy and movie – named the most anticipated movie of the year by an MTV poll – the graphic novel offers readers a moment of respite from their breathless anticipation.

Writer Stefan Petrucha and artist Rick Parker have received accolades for the Papercutz Slices series, but they are not resting on their laurels. Now, as Martha Cornog of Library Journal writes, The Hunger Pains is “the next victim for the Petrucha/Parker sausage machine, following the shredded remains of Harry Potty, breaking down, and Percy Jerkson. Meet the Hockingjay, and prepare for lots of birdspit. P'tooie!”

Stefan Petrucha is the author of such YA series as Timetripper and The Rule of Won, and has written every Nancy Drew Graphic Novel from Papercutz to date. Rick Parker’s artwork has been seen in the NY Times, Village Voice, Marvel Comics, DC Comics, to name a few, not to mention millions of MTV's Beavis and Butt-Head Comic Books worldwide. The popularity of Petrucha and Parker's collaboration on the “Diary of a Stinky Dead Kid” stories in Tales from the Crypt #8 led to the creation of the Papercutz Slices series.

The premiere American publisher of graphic novels for kids, tweens, and teens, Papercutz publishes a wide range of genres, from major licensed characters to international translations to original titles. Their hits include LEGO^®Ninjago, The Smurfs, Geronimo Stilton, Classics Illustrated, Nancy Drew graphic novels and more. Papercutz graphic novels are beloved by reluctant readers and passionate bookworms alike.

Papercutz Slices #4: Hunger Pains is 64 pages, 6” x 9”, full-color. The paperback is priced at $6.99, ISBN 978-1-59707-312-7. The hardcover is priced at $10.99, ISBN 978-1-59707-313-4. Publication date: February 2012. For ages 12 and above.