I'm diving into this series after watching the movie on Netflix & it is rare that an adaptation stays so true to the source material. Sure, there are some differences, but the core is unchanged. I came to the comics looking for more Joe & Nicky & I'm not seeing much yet, but I LOVE that the moment in the van is the same in both the books & movie. The way Joe (Yusuf) responds to that jeering question, "What is he, your boyfriend," was truly beautiful to this incurable romantic.