Phoo Action Deluxe Edition

Celebrate 25 years of the universe created by Gorillaz star Jamie Hewlett, in the iconic style that spearheads the band’s success, with this silver jubilee compilation of comics, scripts, and an assortment of behind-the-scenes material of the franchise.

For fans of the cult-classic Tank Girl, The Face magazine, and the Collector’s crown jewel for unconventional crime-fighting.

Jamie Hewlett and Mat Wakeham’s iconic comic strips and creations take center stage in the Deluxe Edition of Phoo Action: Silver Jubilee. The superstar, supercop duo of Whitey Action and Terry Phoo once again battle side-by-side, as the edition celebrates the 25th anniversary of the creation of the Phoo Action universe.

However, sixteen-year-old Kung-Fu orphan Whitey’s hangover is rudely interrupted, and Phoo Action is forced to combat their notorious foes, ’The Freebies, ’ and the rest of the ridiculous mutants that have returned to the filthy streets of Soho and are once again wreaking havoc. There are original, brilliant, and bizarre comics and all-new, gripping prose storylines, featuring unseen characters and nostalgic reappearances taking their places for an epic battle, ensuring that new and dedicated Phoo Action fans are going to be enthralled.
The deluxe edition is a must-have for collectors, with extra features including exclusive art cards, original scripts on specially printed paper stock, exciting gatefolds, and a sleek slipcase to present Hewlett’s signature graphic novel style and Mat Wakeham’s design and narrative mastery in all its intended glory.

The longtime collaborators deliver a unique blend of irreverent humor, unconventional crime-fighting, and mutant mayhem. Readers gain an insight into the creative minds behind not only Phoo Action but also the cult-classic Tank Girl and ground-breaking Gorillaz projects. Learn about the elusive Hewlett, gain insight into his working process, and appreciate the art that predates and foreshadows the renowned drawing style that now spearheads Gorillaz’s stardom.

Whether you’re a Phoo Action enthusiast, Gorillaz fanatic, ’The Face’ admirer, or a collector seeking an extraordinary addition to your shelf, Phoo Action: Super Deluxe Edition promises an action-packed adventure and immersive experience.

Jamie Hewlett is the co-creator of Phoo Action and Tank Girl and was named Design Museum’s Designer of the Year in 2006. The illustrator teamed up with Blur frontman Damon Albarn to create the multi-million selling, virtual pop group Gorillaz.

Initially, Hewlett established himself as a significant creator in the comics industry, working on titles such as ’Hewligan’s Haircut’, Shade, ’The Changing man’, and ’Tank Girl’. His drawing style then became one of the most prominent in the world as his illustrations represented the innovative virtual band that was Gorillaz. The group went on to sell multiple platinum records and number one albums/hits.

The British comic creator, animator, designer, illustrator, and director first introduced fans to the Phoo Action universe with his strip ’Get the Freebies’, for British style and pop culture magazine ’The Face’. The strip detailed the exploits of the anarchist duo of Terry Phoo and Whitey Action, and it continued for a year.

Matthew Wakeham is the co-creator of Phoo Action and has been close friends with Jamie Hewlett since Hewlett’’s creation of ’Tank Girl’. He has previously written for and worked on previous Phoo Action titles and was a key employee at Gorillaz’s former design company Zombie Flesh Eaters.