Reviewed By Jorge Solis. An exciting sci-fi thriller with interesting protagonists, “Neverboy” #3 delivers a surreal tale that blurs the line between reality and fantasy. How far will someone go in order to satisfy their desires and find inspiration? The “Neverboy” series continues to explore its clever premise and punch out with the plot twists.
WRITTEN BY: Shaun Simon
ART BY: Tyler Jenkins
PUBLISHER: Dark Horse Comics
PRICE: $3.99
RELEASE: May 6, 2015
Once at the top of his game in the art word, Julian Drag wants to claim that title once again. Neverboy just wants to things to remain the same and get back with his family. But in order for the imaginary friend to stay real, Julian needs to find the drugs that keep him alive. In return for feeding him, Julian finds the strength to draw again and stay relevant to his craft.
Writer Shaun Simon creates two sympathetic protagonists, who are struggling with their own drug addictions. Neverboy has to physically drown himself with the pills and medications to keep his own version of reality going. Julian loved the praise and wealth that came with being a celebrated artist and wants to relive that “high” again. With the need to binge again, at what cost will these two characters go to feed their urges?
In the opening pages, artist Tyler Jenkins reinforces the family themes, especially when Neverboy notices a mother with her daughter. For Julian, Jenkins captures an eye-popping painting that harkens back to abstract art and Andy Warholism. In a wide shot, notice how Neverboy sits on the floor, with the floor littered with different-colored pills. Colorist Kelly Fitzpatrick heightens the trippy atmosphere with vivid blue and green tones.
“Neverboy” #3 pushes its main characters to their breaking point. I’m really looking forward to what happens next.