Homesick
Homesick by Jason Walz, published by Tinto Press in 2012, is a graphic novel that explores the intertwined lives of two characters facing profound challenges. Set against the backdrop of Brooklyn, the story follows Jason as he navigates the chaos of planning his wedding while grappling with panic attacks and the looming threat of losing his mother to cancer. Simultaneously, a forgotten cosmonaut drifts through space, confronting his own existential dilemmas and the harsh realities of life and death.
Readers will find a poignant narrative that delves into themes of fear, purpose, and the connections that bind us, even across vast distances. As both characters confront their grim realities, the boundaries between their experiences begin to blur, leading to discoveries that may help mend their emotional wounds. This edition contains 138 pages and is presented in English, offering a unique blend of personal and cosmic struggles within the realm of comics and graphic novels.
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“While navigating the chaos of Brooklyn and planning his own wedding, Jason finds himself facing increasing panic attacks and the very real threat of losing his Mom to cancer. Meanwhile, thousands of miles above earth, one lost and forgotten cosmonaut struggles with the realities that come with facing his own end. As his ship floats deeper out into space, questions of purpose and choice become frustratingly difficult. As their lives charge toward their own grim realities, the boundaries that separate them begin to fade away. What they discover may just be enough to repair the fear and sadness in their hearts” — from publisher’s web site.
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