Grommets #3

This book knows itself well enough to continue to add new ideas and characters to extend this intriguing exploration of nostalgia. Read Full Review

Grommets is John Hughes for the comic book generation. Where Hughes gave the world Pretty in Pink and The Breakfast Club this is Broke in Demin and Skater Dorks Who Cant Get Out of Their Own Way. Comics are better with a book like this because you will look far and wide to find anything that tells a story like this in this way, and if you do find something I won't be nearly as good. Read Full Review

The shenanigans and pitfalls keep Grommets entertaining, but their friendship and the period accurate visuals is the heart of the series. Read Full Review

Everything in issue #3 is developing future threads, but the humor and danger present throughout makes that development exciting unto itself. Combine that with a few outstanding visual gags and you have another great issue of Grommets. Read Full Review

:Grommets #3 successfully transports readers to the 80s, offering a heartfelt slice-of-life story that resonates with authenticity. The collaboration between Rick Remender and Brian Posehn brings a genuine touch to the narrative, filled with relatable characters and nostalgic elements. Brett Parson and Moreno Dinisio's artwork enhances the experience, vividly capturing the era and complementing the story's tone. Overall, Grommets #3 stands out as a captivating and genuine portrayal of youth and skateboarding culture. Read Full Review

And then...so much of the story DOES take place in a video arcade in a mall in 1985 thats so completely dominated by video games of the early 1980s, which just feels...weird. It wouldnt be so much of a distraction were it not for the fact that there REALLY isnt that much story going on in the foreground. Theres a kind of beauty to an issue that simply had a couple of kids skateboarding to the mall in 1985 to get high, but it would need to be executed just a BIT better in order to achieve what its going for. Read Full Review

DDJamesB

Aug 06, 2024

What an enjoyable read about young life. I'm glad we get to experience this type of read that doesn't bog itself down with sci fi twists and turns. It's relatable and fun.