Homesick

by Jason Walz

While navigating the chaos of Brooklyn and planning his own wedding, Jason finds himself facing increasing panic attacks and the very real threat of losing his Mom to cancer.

Meanwhile, thousands of miles above the earth, one lost, forgotten cosmonaut struggles with the realities that come with facing his own end. As his ship floats deeper out into space, questions of purpose and choice become frustratingly difficult.

As their lives charge toward their own grim realities, the boundaries between them begin to fade. What they discover may just be enough to repair the fear and sadness in their hearts.

Genres: Graphic Novels, Comics

140 pages, Perfect Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Danger · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short but powerful comic about loss and acceptance, telling concurrent stories between the a man dealing with a sick parent and a cosmonaut dealing with being abandoned in space. I honestly thought the space bits alone woulda made a better story, but I understand what the writer was going for. Not bad.

[Jeremy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sad, uplifting,and overwhelming, all in a short amount of space.

[Robbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

http://jasonwwalz.com/

[Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A tragic story that gives the reader a cold and warmer feeling. It's very unique, and it was a really good read. Good Job Jason Walz!

[Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful. Heartbreaking.

[Elna · Rating 2 out of 5]

Coincidentally when I flipped through this in the store I landed exclusively on the space scenes and thought this would be a much different story. It would have been.

Maybe a 2.5...... I don't have a very good relationship with my mother so it was a strange reading experience: I could absolutely feel Walz's love for and dedication to his mother, but it left me feeling a little cold. I acknowledge that is absolutely on me and my experiences. The art is stark and there is some beautiful imagery, particularly in the space scenes.

[Sandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh this is a very beautiful and moving book. The images draw you through the story and the emotions. The main story is about the author's beloved mother dying from cancer. The frame story is about a cosmonaut who is lost and alone in space. Thus, this book bridges the non-fiction and fiction line.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautiful and accurate depiction of grief.

[Jennifer Andrashko · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely beautiful.

[Maggie Gordon · Rating 3 out of 5]

I picked up Homesick for quite cheap, not knowing much about it other than the blurbs were good. I didn't particularly love the art, but the story is quite moving and effective. It's about a young man dealing with the impending death of his mother from cancer. Some of his symbolism was... perhaps not as strong as it could be (there's an extended bit with an astronaut that seemed a bit clumsy). On the whole, however, Homesick is earnest and genuine.