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Bad Gateway

By Simon Hanselmann
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In Bad Gateway, the familiar dynamic shifts as Owl disappears and Werewolf Jones moves in, disrupting the delicate balance in the lives of Megg and Mogg. Simon Hanselmann deepens his exploration of his eternally stoned, slacker roommates, revealing the psychological impact of their prolonged self-medication and carefree disinterest as everything begins to unravel.
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This book is ideal for readers who appreciate dark humour with emotional depth, fans of graphic novels featuring complex character studies, and those seeking comics that honestly reflect mental health and self-medication struggles.

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Megg & Mogg reach new highs (and lows) in the next instalment of Simon Hanselmann's wild, acclaimed comics series.

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Owl is gone, Werewolf Jones has moved in, and everything as Megg and Mogg know it begins to fall apart. Hanselmann's comic premise of his previous graphic novels—eternally stoned, slacker roommates—stretches at the seams as his characters reflect the psychological toll that their years of unsustainable, determined insouciance and self-medication has inflicted.

Bad Gateway delves into the darker undercurrents of these characters' lives, pushing the series into more poignant and introspective territory, while maintaining Hanselmann's signature style.

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Astoundingly well-crafted and punishingly heartfelt, this graphic novel resonates with readers facing their own struggles. Hanselmann's work blends the mean with the tender, delivering some of the most compelling comics in stoner comedy, serving as a raw mirror to challenging times. Recognised as one of the most gifted cartoonists alive, his storytelling is both chillingly real and deeply affecting.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781683962076

Publisher: Fantagraphics

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 July 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Fantagraphics

Illustration: 176 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 215.0mm

Height: 302.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 176

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About the Author

Born 1981, Launceston, Tasmania. Simon Hanselmann's New York Times Best-Selling Megg, Mogg and Owl series has been translated into thirteen languages, nominated for multiple Ignatz and Eisner awards, and won Best Series at the Angoulème International Comics Festival in 2018. He currently lives in Seattle, Washington with his wife and a rotating cast of small animals.

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