The Amazing Screw-On Head and Other Curious Objects

The Amazing Screw-On Head 

and Other Curious Objects 

by Mike Mignola

Bibliographic Information: Mignola, Mike. The Amazing Screw-On Head and Other Curious Objects. Milwaukie, OR: Dark Horse Books, 2010. Hardcover. 
ISBN 13: 978-1-59582-501-8. $17.99 US. 104 pages.

Annotation: A collection of stories involving The Amazing Screw-On Head with the help of Mr. Groin and Mr. Dog, these humorous and fantastical tales are great for young graphic novel readers, ages 13 - 16. This is a good addition to a public library. 

Award:
Eisner Award Winner for Best Humor Publication

The Graphic Form: Mr. Head's story begins with President Abraham Lincoln enlisting his help to fight the evil Emperor Zombie. With the help of his assistant, Mr. Groin, and his companion Mr. Dog, make quick work of defeating their enemy. But first they have to destroy a monster who was trapped inside a turnip [Flip through Part One: The Amazing Screw-On Head]. [Be sure to flip through the gallery of portraits on the next pages, showcasing their artistry].

Part Two: Other Curious Objects tells two tales; one about a magical beanstalk with the devil sitting at the top, and the other about a scientist who turns into a Cyclops and his friend who travels to Mars to try and save him. [Flip through Part Two] These stories are full of humor and action. The Amazing Screw-On Head is the perfect goofy hero. 

Watch the trailer for The Amazing Screw-On Head, a cartoon that never aired:

Useful Links:
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Dark Horse's website offers a preview of the first few pages of the graphic novel. 

Young Adult Interview: 

Siobhan W. - I read a lot of Manga. I read graphic novels sometimes, but I like Manga more. I like Manga just because I like it. My favorite series is Vampire Knight. I read a lot. [She’s taking out 5 hefty novels while we’re talking]. I have the same reading habits as my mom. I don’t want I would do without books. I use Youtube a lot, and I read a lot of Manga blogs, but I don’t have twitter, or a smartphone. I have Facebook.- 17 years old