The story centers on Dillon, a kid with a hyperactive imagination that can see beyond what most can perceive. It’s an interesting story and concept that is uniquely realized by Kudranski as he invites readers into the mind of this kid and how his imagination affects him and potentially the world around him. This is one of those few comics that come along every few decades that just tap into the beauty of creativity and the wellspring of story, storytelling, and the importance of it. It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that much like Neil Gaiman, Grant Morrison, and many other series and creators such as Planetary, which celebrates pop culture, anime, mythology, and the various mediums of comics, this series by Kudranski has the potential to be among the ranks of being something special.
Kudranski has done a plethora of works for Marvel and DC, working on iconic characters that have stood the test of time as pop culture staples, but to see Kudranski venture into the indie spaces with creator-owned work that truly displays his range as an illustrator is incredible. Not only does Kudranski create beautiful page compositions and figure work, his ability to display various art styles that is reflective of the various corners of storytelling and pop culture are executed brilliantly in this title. While it is only the first issue of this limited series, it’s a strong start with much promise and displays Kudranski’s range as an illustrator, and his voice as a writer. DC Hopkins contributes lettering for the book and effectively gels with Kudranski’s writing and art effortlessly. If you’re looking for a limited series that explores the beauty of imagination, then this book might do the trick and scratch that itch.
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