Grommets #3

Grommets #3

by Rick Remender (Writer), Brian Posehn (Writer), Brett Parson (Illustrator)

A house party plan is hatched on a ditch day at the arcade when Rick and Brian take their shot at the girl of their dreams, but will Liberty Spike Mike’s defiance of Nancy Reagan make their dreams go up in smoke?

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels

32 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 31, 2024

About the author

Rick Remender is an American comic book writer and artist who resides in Los Angeles, California. He is the writer/co-creator of many independent comic books like Black Science, Deadly Class, LOW, Fear Agent and Seven to Eternity. Previously, he wrote The Punisher, Uncanny X-Force, Captain America and Uncanny Avengers for Marvel Comics.

Reviews

[Jayson · Rating 3 out of 5]

(B+) 76% | Good
Notes: Read in trade paperback. Collective review for issues #1-7 can be found here: Grommets.

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

My friend Mark Wells gifted me this novel, and even though it's not the Kindle edition as goodreads claims above, it's a great blast from the 80's, truly using pictures and the old comic book format to explore what it means to be an outcast, your first kiss, and the joy of making (and almost losing) friends. Even though I'm not a skateboarder or a fan of video games, this sweet look at coming of age in the 80's brought back memories of house parties, first adventures, and how to survive parents and/or grandparents who don't have a clue. The book brought back memories of movies by John Waters, first efforts at establishing independence, and how to stand up to bullies. It's a series, and reading number 3 makes me want to go back and absorb the entire series. Thanks, Mark, for introducing me to this fun and beautifully drawn blast from the past!

[Dannan Tavona · Rating 5 out of 5]

His grandfather is a solid prick

Retro comics urban latch key teens skateboarding

The visit to the arcade with Ms Pacman, Dig Dug,and Centipede brings back memories. The two boys blew off school to get trashed, and ended up having a miserable time. Seems I just started and the story is over. Artwork is full of details from the past.

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wonder whose real life this was.

[Edward Covington · Rating 5 out of 5]

5/5🕹️’s

“You and your scroungy, skate rat, miscreant brethren are persona non grata.”