Join Hupo on another fantasy graphic novel for independent readers as he travels through the land of Yip, where his courage will be put to the ultimate test as he battles his very own worst fears...
Hupo is off on an airship adventure, but this time he's sharing the decks with Zimmy, a peculiar person who looks, sounds, and smells, just like Hupo! They make their way to the Doom Lagoons, a place where you can trap your worst fears below the waters so you never have to be scared again. But things don't go to plan, and after hundreds of years of fear is released into Yip, it's up to Hupo and the suspicious Zimmy to save everyone from the horrors of the Doom Lagoon!
Billy Partridge grew up in Nottingham, surrounded by a family of painters, designers and wood carvers. After spending his early years doodling peculiar creatures and writing short stories and poems, he decided to study illustration at Leeds Arts University, where he graduated with a first class honours degree. He was the recipient of a merit in 3x3 magazine’s 2022 illustration awards,and has been nominated for a V&A illustration award. At the heart of his work is a fascination with the weird and wonderful, intriguing characters and mystical worlds.
"The drives to discover and to become a legend lead to great adventure. Hupo the dog-rabbit meets with the old adventurer Humdingo aboard his airship. A juicy setup follows as Humdingo relays the tale of the Doom Lagoon and a witch’s magical gem housed there that keeps terror-eating beasts called Fears at bay. [...] Empowering messages about standing firm in the face of insecurities and learning to manage (not eliminate) one’s fear see this story to a winning conclusion [...] A real humdinger, full of heart and pluck." — Kirkus Reviews
Join Hupo on another fantasy graphic novel for independent readers as he travels through the land of Yip, where his courage will be put to the ultimate test as he battles his very own worst fears...
Hupo is off on an airship adventure, but this time he's sharing the decks with Zimmy, a peculiar person who looks, sounds, and smells, just like Hupo! They make their way to the Doom Lagoons, a place where you can trap your worst fears below the waters so you never have to be scared again. But things don't go to plan, and after hundreds of years of fear is released into Yip, it's up to Hupo and the suspicious Zimmy to save everyone from the horrors of the Doom Lagoon!
Creators
Billy Partridge grew up in Nottingham, surrounded by a family of painters, designers and wood carvers. After spending his early years doodling peculiar creatures and writing short stories and poems, he decided to study illustration at Leeds Arts University, where he graduated with a first class honours degree. He was the recipient of a merit in 3x3 magazine’s 2022 illustration awards,and has been nominated for a V&A illustration award. At the heart of his work is a fascination with the weird and wonderful, intriguing characters and mystical worlds.
"The drives to discover and to become a legend lead to great adventure. Hupo the dog-rabbit meets with the old adventurer Humdingo aboard his airship. A juicy setup follows as Humdingo relays the tale of the Doom Lagoon and a witch’s magical gem housed there that keeps terror-eating beasts called Fears at bay. [...] Empowering messages about standing firm in the face of insecurities and learning to manage (not eliminate) one’s fear see this story to a winning conclusion [...] A real humdinger, full of heart and pluck." — Kirkus Reviews