Omschrijving
This colorful graphic novel follows lovable
losers Jay and Kay, whose quotidian
adventures are often hilarious and
occasionally poignant, calling to mind
everything from Peanuts to the work of
Simon Hanselmann.
John Pham’s simple-seeming stories of best friends Jay
and Kay and their misfit friends weave in and out, with
unexpectedly sad twists and comical turns, all steered by
Pham’s mastery of the cartooning craft and the language
of comics storytelling. Pham’s bold use of bright color
and high hilarity draws the reader in, only to slowly reveal
extra layers of psychological acuity, character depth, and
existential gravitas.
For all of its emotional richness, at its heart, J+K
remains laugh out loud funny throughout, whether driven
by Pham’s gift for memorable one-liners, his expertly
delivered sight gags, or the inherent humor in his character
designs and their physicality on the page. This new paperback
edition will feature a number of the extra items that were
included in the hardcover edition package — collectible trading
cards, a mini magazine with inserts, a sticker sheet, and a fold
out map and poster — which will all be printed as interior pages
within the book. Combined with Pham’s brilliant use of color
and innate grasp of printing, packaging, and graphic design,
J+K is a chiseled gem of comics perfection.