Sure, it's a rip-off of the movie Garden State, but it adds murder to the equation along with a terrific mash-up of modern noir and old-school, Archie comics type story telling. Writer Ed Brubaker mines his own father's death to create a brutally emotional tale that's equal parts entertainment and grit. The entire four part series never went anywhere unfortunately but this first issue was perfect. It had to remind you of the fun and carefree days of childhood but it also reinforced the fact that you can reminisce all you want but the real world is an ugly, broken place. It was brutally honest and heartbreaking but also a joy to read in the sense that it felt alive and exciting. Truly a classic issue.
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