The Fellowship was fortunate enough to obtain a copy of LONG
DISTANCE #3 from IDW Publishing. The story is written and illustrated by Thom
Zahler.
Carter and Lee’s relationship has hit a new level…even
those three “special words” might be used. Carter even gets the opportunity to meet Lee’s
grandmother, but she apparently DOESN’T approve. Things seem to be going
well there, our lovebirds’ work environments are becoming more challenging. Carter’s
advertising firm is growing; while Lee must deal with the political and
financial issues of science work. And the reality that they are so
far apart from one another truly sinks in.
Zahler is the creator of LOVE AND CAPES and the hallmark
of that great title is how real the characters are and the complexities of the relationships. It’s the same here
with not only Carter and Lee and their circle of friends. I want to note Zahler’s interesting
choice of not coloring the art (in the usual sense) or going black and white. He goes with shades
of Green (to represent Carter’s world) and orange (Lee’s world). Definitely gives
the book a different look and I like it. LONG DISTANCE is a comic well worth picking up.
LONG DISTANCE #3 is in stores now, or available for
ordering at www.idwpublishing.com.
