And more Joe Hill related graphic novel goodness.
This time it's a murder mystery set in the world of stand up comedy. Syd Homes is an ex-cop turned stand up comedian. Carl Dixon is another comic from the same comedy club. He's about to get his big break with a guest slot on Leno.
However, he's doing it with stolen material and he's found dead in the alley behind the club. Syd is prime suspect for the killing and needs to use all his cop skills to clear his name.
The artwork is to die for. Martin Simmonds and Gabriel Rodriguez take turns on art duty, doing alternate chapters.
Joe Hill's script is equally good. the detective story flows well and twists and turns rather brilliantly. I didn't see the ending coming at all, but it still made logical sense and was foreshadowed quite effectively amidst all the red herrings.
As ways to kill an hour go, this is an excellent choice. Syd is a funny creation, wisecracking his way through the story. Check the aliases he uses throughout - there are some real laugh out loud examples.
I have no problem in saying - go out and buy this. You won't regret it.
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