Your Pal Fred GN (2022 Penguin/Viking) comic books
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Published May 2022 by Penguin Books.$11.00
1st printing.
Story and art by Michael Rex.
In a brutal world far in the future where only the savage survive, a life-size toy suddenly activates.
Fred was built to be a best buddy, and his relentless kindness never fades, even when everyone else is rude. Determined to make the world a better place, he has the bright idea to talk the two most powerful and battle-hungry warlords, Lord Bonkers and Papa Mayhem, into being friends.
It's a mission doomed to fail, unless Fred can find a way to inspire everyone to play nice!
Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 272 pages, full color.
Cover price $12.99. -
Published Aug 2023 by Penguin Books.$12.00
$12.00
Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Low Power!" Story and art by Michael Rex. Fred has made quite a name for himself as a peacemaker since his last adventure! Now everyone who loves to argue is coming to him for help resolving their disagreements, but there's just one problem-Fred is low on power. Thanks to the clouds of pollution in the sky, Fred's solar battery can't recharge. With the help of his best friend, Wormy, he sets off for SunTop-a city with a sky-high place where the sun can be seen. But once there, he's told that he can't recharge unless he stops a clan of garbage-like creatures from attacking every night. It's a race against time for Fred to solve the mystery of the Trash before he runs out of power forever! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 272 pages, full color. Cover price $13.99.
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Published Jul 2025 by Penguin Books.$9.95
$9.95
Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The Glitch!" Story and art by Michael Rex. Everyone knows about Fred and his mission to make the world a kinder place. In fact, the feel-good robot has never met a person he couldn't convince to play nice... until now. When Fred discovers the Tomorrow Sphere, a secret community that has survived the apocalypse in luxury-blankets! Medicine! Unlimited ice cream!-he's delighted that people in need can soon be helped. But despite all Fred's pleading, the Tomorrow Sphere leader absolutely, definitely, and totally refuses to share. This ultimate act of selfishness shocks Fred and causes him to glitch out and turn mean. If they won't share, he'll have to make them! With war looming and his friends in despair, it's up to Fred to fix his nasty glitch... or ruin all the goodness he's created in the world. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 288 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.
