Wow. This is a great example of a story that I love, but definitely do not understand. I mean, there is no "right" answer here, correct? David Lapham (through Danny Noonan/Danny Duoshade/Johnny) never comes clean with the reader.There are two or three conclusions presented, all dealing with different realities and possibilities. It's hard to even describe a book that has its lead drive out into the desert, poke through a hole in a rock, and then see that guy's eye peering out from a hole in some wallpaper. This book is firing on three or four levels, and there is no way to be sure which one is "real" since we're dealing with a liar like Danny, but man, I love this comic on each one of those levels.
There is a fantastic done-in-one issue featuring the sad secret origin of Danny's boss at Big Box. This was a heartbreaking story; the sad real life stuff is bad enough, factor in Sadie Dawkins' insane influence and you see how no one else really has a chance in her world. Sadie is the engine that drives every aspect of this story. Figuring out just who Sadie is gets mighty tough, since she could be Sadie, Sadie's sister Lorelei, or even Big C, one of Danny's other friends, but there is no arguing she's the one that makes this story go.
David Lapham's artwork has to carry this insane story. I'm happy he draws it himself, so we can be sure we're seeing exactly what he wants us to in this insane narrative. That concluding shot of Danny putting on the makeup; wow. The look on his face of sadness and resignation are killers and make the entire series work. Are we ending on a flashback from a dead rocker, or are we seeing a daydreaming, housekeeping clown just starting his day after an odd dream?
Excellent
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