A career-spanning, deluxe hardcover tribute to Joe Jusko’s epic legacy in fantasy, comics, and pop culture illustration.
Latest Updates from Our Project:
The Book of Jusko Has Officially Gone to Print!
5 months ago
– Mon, Nov 17, 2025 at 06:54:38 AM
Hey everyone,
We’re stoked to share some BIG news: The Book of Jusko was sent to the printer over the weekend!
Proofing this art book took a little longer than we expected. With the added pages, the extra editorial pass, and the care required to prepare all that glorious Jusko artwork for print, the process took weeks instead of days. But the result is absolutely worth it, and the book looks stunning. It’s something we’re incredibly proud of, and we know you’re going to be thrilled to put it on your shelves.
More good news: Our printer is reviewing all the layouts and will be providing us with the final shipping weights this week. Once we have those numbers, we’ll be able to lock in the best possible shipping prices for you, including our international backers! All books will ship in custom cardboard mailers to ensure The Book of Jusko arrives safely, no matter where it’s headed.
As always, we appreciate your patience, your support, and your shared admiration for Joe Jusko’s extraordinary career.
We’ll be back soon with more updates and with the BackerKit surveys so you can confirm your pledges and shipping details.
Have a great week! Team Prana & The Joes
Production Update: Jusko’s Back from Baltimore & The Book Heads to Print!
5 months ago
– Fri, Oct 24, 2025 at 08:04:21 AM
Hey everyone,
We know it’s been a little quiet lately, but that’s because we’ve been hard at work behind the scenes getting The Book of Jusko ready for print!
Joe just got back from Baltimore Comic Con, and now that he’s home, he’s diving right into the final stretch, putting the finishing touches on the layouts and giving his last notes on the book. After that, the files will head to our proofer for one last quality check to make sure everything looks perfect.
If everything goes according to plan, we should be sending files to the printer by the end of next week!
Joe Pruett suiting up to handle the chaos of another comic con!
From there, we’re expecting about a two-month turnaround, though we want to be upfront that holiday printing and shipping from Korea could cause slight delays. Right now, it looks like books will ship to customers in early January.
We thought you’d like to know the final page count too—it’s coming in at 240 pages. We were able to make this book even bigger because of all of you!
In the meantime, we’re also working closely with our printer to finalize shipping rates—including affordable options for our amazing international backers. Once those are set, we’ll launch the BackerKit surveys so you can confirm your pledges, addresses, and any add-ons.
Thank you all for your patience and enthusiasm. The finish line is in sight, and we can’t wait for you to see this incredible celebration of Joe Jusko’s career in print.
Stay tuned because more updates are coming soon!
Team Prana and The Joes
To our 1,000+ Backers! THANK YOU!
6 months ago
– Sat, Sep 20, 2025 at 07:08:52 AM
This week, we wrapped up The Book of Jusko campaign, and what a ride it was. On Joe Pruett’s very first Kickstarter campaign, over a thousand of you showed up to support the return of Desperado Books and to celebrate the astounding career of the iconic, the legendary, the all-around solid dude: Joe Jusko.
Watching this campaign grow was incredible, and fulfilling it is going to be just as exciting. We cannot wait to get this book into your hands!
Here’s what happens next:
Kickstarter will deliver campaign funds in about two weeks.
While we wait, we’ll be prepping the BackerKit surveys so you’ll be able to confirm your address, select add-ons, and lock in all the details.
We’ll give you a heads-up when surveys are about to go out so you’ll know when to expect them.
In the meantime, we wanted to leave you heading into the weekend with one final round of Projects We Love!
Our friends at Rekcah Comics are doing something really special. Starting with Tier 1, at just $25, every backer gets:
-A PDF of Vol. 2 -A $25 gift card to their local comic shop
That means no matter what tier you choose, you’ll get to walk into a shop and experience the joy that makes comics so special. Beyond that, there’s a gorgeous hardcover, an epic skate deck, and even CGC graded bundles. Plus: awesome, gorgeously illustrated, sci-fi comics about hackers fighting for a better future!
Next up: a big one from Joe Pruett himself! VIKING MOON, Vikings vs Werewolves, arrives in comic shops September 24th from Image Comics. With Marcelo Frusin (Hellblazer, Loveless) on art, this book looks absolutely stunning. Snag one when you’re out comic shopping next week for a bloody, mythic ride.
Thank you again for making THE BOOK OF JUSKO such a milestone campaign. None of this happens without your support, and we’re beyond grateful.
Onward to surveys, printing, and putting Jusko’s legacy in your hands!
Team Prana and the Joes
Still Rocking, Still Legendary
7 months ago
– Sat, Sep 13, 2025 at 07:45:13 AM
Even after several weeks, your support and generosity continue to rock the socks right off our feet!
Did you know those Joe Jusko sketches sold out in under 20 minutes? We figured they’d be a hit, but we couldn’t believe how excited you all were with the Legacy Edition add-ons!
There are only a few days left in the campaign, and it’s safe to say the return of Desperado Books has been nothing short of legendary. Both Joe Pruett and Joe Jusko have been having a blast during the campaign, including a great new interview with the Dollar Bin Bandits you can check out right here.
We’ll be back soon with more updates as the campaign closes, but until then… here are some more Projects WE Love that deserve your attention:
A former deep-sea diver must confront a wreck, and his past, when a long-lost vessel resurfaces. Equal parts monster story and emotional drama, DEEP SEA combines the thrills of The Abyss and The Thing with the heart of a personal tragedy. Plus, it’s from Jimmy Palmiotti and our friends over at PaperFilms, and they never disappoint!
Shel, Frank, and Necro return to face mysterious Watchers in the next chapter of this award-winning, all-ages fantasy. Gorgeous art, heartfelt storytelling, and one of the most endearing monster crews in comics.
The Norse gods survived Ragnarok and now walk among us. With Loki scheming to unleash Nyarlathotep, Odin’s mortal descendants must awaken their godhood to stop cosmic annihilation. A blend of myth, horror, and epic stakes.
Thank you all for keeping the momentum strong as we head into the final stretch. The buzz around this project has been incredible, and we couldn’t have done it without you.
Have a fantastic weekend!
–Team Prana and the Joes
Joe Jusko Art Drop at 5:00 PM EST!
7 months ago
– Thu, Sep 11, 2025 at 01:05:35 PM
Backers,
We’re adding a brand-new, ultra-limited collector’s tier to The Book of Jusko!
For the first time ever, we are making available seven original preliminary sketches from Joe Jusko’s Marvel and DC work. Each piece is over 10 inches, a 1-of-1 original, and offers a rare glimpse into Joe’s creative process.
The Legacy Tiers go live at 5PM EST!
When you back one of these $1,000 tiers, you’ll receive:
1x Jusko Preliminary Sketch (1 of 1) The Masterpiece Edition Slipcased Hardcover Personalization by Joe Jusko on the piece(optional)
Only 7 of these exist. Once they’re claimed, that’s it. They will never be offered again.
This is your chance to own not only the definitive collection of Jusko’s art in print, but also a one-of-a-kind original from his Marvel and DC legacy.
