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The Book of Jusko

Created by Team Prana & Desperado Books

A career-spanning, deluxe hardcover tribute to Joe Jusko’s epic legacy in fantasy, comics, and pop culture illustration.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

A Trading Card Announcement and LOTS of EPIC Campaigns to Support!
10 months ago – Fri, Aug 22, 2025 at 02:11:55 PM

Hey everyone!

We’ve got some exciting news about the exclusive trading card set! After talking with Joe Jusko, we’ve decided to swap out the Vampire card and replace it with a stunning new piece: Tigress, personally selected by Joe himself! 

This isn’t just any artwork. Tigress is one of Joe’s favorite pieces and has a special place in his career — it was actually featured on the first printing of the last art book we did together. Bringing it back for The Book of Jusko makes this set even more special.

And here’s the real bonus:

Joe Jusko will now sign ALL SIX trading cards in the signed card set at no additional cost!

If you’ve already added the signed set, you’re getting even more value now. And if you haven’t upgraded yet, this is the perfect time to consider it: a full set of six signed cards, exclusive to this campaign.

CHECK OUT THESE AMAZING CAMPAIGNS!


My Neighbor Necromancer #1 - #3

Bibbits is the best! This slice of life (and death) is GLORIOUSLY illustrated. Seriously, peep the art and try not to buy it! 

Where Monsters Lie: Dead End

The first volume was one part disturbing and five parts hilarious. Over the years, I've found it's safe to buy books when Kyle Starks' name is on them! 

Giant Girl: Adventures

Who doesn't love sexy kaiju? This isn't your average Wednesday superhero story. It's a wild blend of genre, sass, and cape shenanigans combined with AMAZING illustrations from Dee Fish!

I'll Melt With You - A Sapphic Horror-Comedy

Richard Fairgray is constantly on this platform and constantly pushing boundaries. He's hilarious, pertinent, and I love when he gets spooky.

MURDER HOBO: The Chaotic Collection

It's kind of like if Dungeons & Dragons and Always Sunny in Philadelphia threw some dice down a back ally and played a campaign by the heat of a dumpster fire. In the best way.

Atlantis Wasn't Built for Tourists

This isn't your typical blood-sucker fiction, but when Eric Palicki is behind the wheel, nothing is normal. 

Nightmare Theater

This has always been a horror anthology to get excited about. It's been running for several years, but they've decided to go back and reprint the first volume of terrors with a sexy new hardcover! 

Thank you for being part of this incredible journey and helping us celebrate Joe Jusko’s legendary career and the return of Desperado Books. 

We’re just getting started.

We'll be back next Friday with another handful of awesome campaigns to explore. Have a great weekend!

Joe Pruett and Team Prana

What an INCREDIBLE 24 hours!
10 months ago – Wed, Aug 20, 2025 at 08:49:28 AM

WOW. You all blew us away.

In just 7.5 hours, you helped us fully fund The Book of Jusko — Joe Pruett’s very first Kickstarter campaign and the official return of Desperado Books! Now, 24 hours later, we’re over $28,000 with over 220 amazing backers showing up to celebrate Joe Jusko’s legendary career right alongside us.

This book is a true labor of love. Joe Jusko’s art has inspired generations, and watching so many of you connect with this project the way we have means the world to us.

If you want to hear more about the journey behind this project, Joe Pruett joined Comic Industry Insiders Live yesterday! He chatted about his career, how he and Joe Jusko became friends, and his excitement about bringing Desperado Books back into the spotlight. It’s a fantastic show — but if you want to skip straight to Joe, jump to the 23:30 mark:

WATCH IT HERE!

From Joe Pruett and all of us here at Team Prana, thank you for helping us make this happen. You’ve got incredible taste in art, and we’re thrilled to have you on this journey with us.

This is just the beginning. We’ve got more updates, and behind-the-scenes looks coming your way soon — so stay tuned!

--Team Prana