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Heavy metal, horror movies and D&D are the anthems and mythology of small town America, the call and response sent out to the silent denizens of the dark, surrounding woods. Those daring to cross the forest threshold populate the world of Curio Cabinet by John Brodowski (Kramers Ergot 7). Twisting narrative expectations, his lavish pencil renderings allow his short stories to emerge with bangover-inducing visual power. "Idiosyncratic, funny, and haunting, Curio Cabinet is a laugh out loud exploration of the mysterious and mundane, where the awe inspiring is unearthed and revealed, often without warning, from the detritus of modern life. There is nothing else like it. In Brodowski's hands, content and style come together to create a surprisingly layered, rich, singular work, revealing an artist in deft control of his form. One of the best young cartoonists to emerge in years." -Sammy Harkham