Look at that cover! Sorry, “don’t judge a book by” and all that, but come on, that’s a thing of beauty. I also couldn’t help but notice that this is their first (I think) time also offering a variant cover, so that’s an option if you think this one is too “busy”. As for the comic itself, if you thought that them getting a book published by Fantagraphics meant that they were going to coast a bit, you were completely wrong. That book came out in March 2025 (very recently, unless you’re reading this in the future), and they’ve already put out three issues after that collection. Is it odd that they’ve also stopped putting their names on the comics? Am I using outdated information when I’m including “Petre”? Eh, who cares when there’s a comic to talk about! Things start off with a story involving Todd joining a militia, kind of, which also has the introduction of a few new characters that probably won’t be back. But who knows! There’s always room for big burly dudes that make Dirk look tiny. It also has the return of 8-Ball and her obsession with Todd, and would you believe that she didn’t even make the cover? Anyway, it’s a solid addition to their ongoing story, which could still go in any number of directions. Next up is the conclusion of the three part story “What Time Is It?”, as we meet some new characters and finally learn what happens to that mysterious briefcase. Sort of. Then there’s a pile of ads, where once again I kinda want to throw all of them a few bucks to dig into the current state of small press comics, then I forget all about it until the next issue. Don’t be like me! I was also a bit surprised to see that Dave Sim is offering a download of the entirety of Cerebus for $99, which is a ridiculously cheap deal for 6000 pages of comic, but I’m getting distracted again. Note: never diagnosed with ADHD, but my reviews would probably make a compelling case for it. Finally there’s a story involving the sisters and their tia and tio (aunt and uncle, for anybody who’s taken zero Spanish classes in their lives) and the problem of an infestation of ludes ruining the lives of several people in their retirement community. A fairly straightforward tale compared to the others in this issue, but there’s still some great stuff in it. Greg and Fake are also going on a l’il tour of California comic shops, if you’re reading when I’m writing it, so maybe check out their website for details if you’re in the area? Overall they’re still getting better and better. And they started off strong, so just imagine the level they’re working at now! $5
