To note the forthcoming release of the trade paperback collection of Jamie McKelvie's Suburban Glamour, McKelvie and Image have provided Newsarama with the full first issue of the series. The solicitation for the trade (due in stores on May 7th) reads:
SUBURBAN GLAMOUR VOL. 1 TP
story JAMIE MCKELVIE
art & cover JAMIE MCKELVIE
Life’s tough when you’re a teenager - homework, boy trouble and meddling parents. So when Astrid Johnson has to deal with imaginary friends turned real, monster attacks and faerie magic as well - that’s just not fair, is it? Collecting the critically acclaimed mini-series from the co-creator of PHONOGRAM.
MAY 7 • 104 PAGES • COLOR • $9.99
I'm really disappointed that I missed this when it first came out, this is some really good stuff. Unlike most books with teens, the dialogue wasn't too cliche and the pacing was fantastic. Hell, for $9.99 there is no way I can pass this up.
My shop has had some challenges getting the single issues in, but always managed to track them down for me eventually.
This title wasn't something I would've thought I'd care about chasing after, but I'm glad I have, because I'm really enjoying it. I'll be picking up the trade for the bookshelf when it's done as well.
Here's hoping Issue 4 leaves enough open to have a follow-up some day.