James Kochalka

A courageous cup of coffee, an evil villain and an interstellar “Supergrandma” make for an out-of-this world adventure in writer-illustrator James Kochalka’s latest book, The Glorkian Warrior and the Mustache of Destiny. The third installment of the Burlington-based penman’s science-fiction comic-book series sees the extraterrestrial hero clunk, bonk and klonk his way through an astral escapade. Panel by colorful panel, adorable and vibrant illustrations keep readers of all ages captivated from cover to cover. Parents and youngsters alike join the former cartoonist laureate of Vermont for a book-release party at Phoenix Books Burlington.