The Tourist: a graphic novel written by the brilliant Brian Wood, illustrated by Toby Cypress.IMAGE comics: Due out this April 6. 104 pages.
Comic book store order code: FEB061767
required listening: Portishead, Interpol
"The Tourist" is about an American GI that goes AWOL in search of his future, and finds himself in a remote Scottish fishing village while pursued by his past. A dangerous game of cat/mouse threatens himself, his dreams, and those he's come to care for.
"The Tourist"... brings a bag of trouble for an innocent fishing village that has risked it's happiness for a stranger, and his bag of secrets.
Brian Wood, is simply one of the most brilliant, and passionate writers of our age.
His work doesn't pull any punches, and speaks with a voice from a gut level viewpointed reality.
Brian, and I have been friends for a long time since meeting at a comic book show years ago as art students.
He's continued to create with a sense of passion, and contributed a brilliant voice in the independant publishing artform.
The Tourist is a remarkably different from some of his other works. Sorta' a mix of Demo, Couriers, and recent works such as DMZ...yet still unique. A study of people like much of his work is, but expanding his diversity still again.
Order youself a copy of The Tourist...available this April 6. comic store order code:FEB061767
