On the face of it, Nigel is an average 13-year-old boy. What sets him apart is that he solves mysteries with Brian, a dinosaur with twin-mounted cannons on his back - naturally. Together, the duo are on the trail of The Miracle Bird of Ndundoo, a mythical creature living below the surface of the Earth.
"Chalk Marks" Series #4 Hidden-staples-style like Fantagraphics' "Ignatz" series
The cover really made me excited about that kind of exciting cover but, alas, it's totally black & white. It's still solid art and a fun youth adventure.