The concept of a New Country
spawning from the US has been done to death. Firstly (and most famously, I
might add), with Jefferson Davis. But, more recently the concept has been
examined in episodes of Family Guy, The Simpsons, and a graphic novel by
Boondocks creator, Aaron Macgruder. So, when I saw this book, I was a little
weary, but the back cover sample strip included “Star Wars” in its punch line
and won over my skepticism.
I am very glad it did. The art is ultra-clean
and the writing is some of the best I have ever read in the indies. With its
take on sci-fi/pop culture/ and geekdom- it’s a direct relative of the classic
strip “Foxtrot”. And much smarter than Family Guy and the strips tell a continuous
story as opposed to The Simpsons. And what even better, AJr. is nowhere near as
militant as Macgruder’s work.
I hate that there is only 1 volume out right
now. I cannot wait for more.
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