Originally published as single issues beginning in 2019, Canto: If I Only Had A Heart returns with a collected edition of adventure, bravery and heart. Canto was co-created by Eisner and GLAAD nominated writer David M. Booher and brilliant artist Drew Zucker.

Enslaved for generations, Canto’s people once had hearts. Now they have clocks. They are forbidden to love, yet Canto loves a little tin girl. When slavers damage her clock beyond repair, Canto embarks on an incredible journey through his strange and fantastic world to bring back her heart. As he conquers fearsome creatures and finds unlikely allies, he must confront the mysterious figure who has taken their hearts to save the one he loves.

David M. Booher crafts a story of hope in a world of hopelessness in Canto: If I Only Had A Heart. The first volume features a heroic adventure of two unlikely companions across a dark world on the hunt to save the love of Canto’s life. The story is dark and emotional, while weaving together themes of love, sacrifice and heroism into one wonderfully memorable read.

The beautiful story is paired excellently with Drew Zucker’s stunning artwork. The illustrations show grit, along with a whimsical side that brings this fantasy world to life in each panel. The characters featured in the first volume, including Canto, are truly unique, memorable and amazing created. The fantastical world crafted by these two comic book creators is visually captivating, enhancing the emotion felt on every page.

Canto: If I Only Had A Heart is a truly entertaining modern fairytale. The heroic journey undertaken by Canto is beautiful and heartfelt in just the most perfect way. Canto: If I Only Had A Heart‘s combination of excellent storytelling and wondrous artwork makes for an epic fantasy tale of bravery and heroism that will last generations.

This high-quality hardcover reprint features brand new cover art, collects the entire first series, an expansive cover gallery, sketchbook and process section, and a new introduction by legendary Usagi Yojimbo creator Stan Sakai!

The hardcover collected edition, Canto: If I Only Had A Heart, hits bookstores everywhere on June 18, 2024 and local comic shops a day later on June 19 from Dark Horse. Canto: Volume 2, Volume 3 and Volume 4 hit bookstores everywhere this July 19, July 30, and August 27.