The Happiest Place

by Harry Chaskin

Welcome to Garveyland, ‘The Happiest Theme Park in the World!’ where frazzled families can enjoy a fun-filled day of animated escapism thanks to ace security guard Miles Manning-- A chain smoking hardass with one thumb and one job: to keep the park safe at all costs. But when Miles’ former mentor is mysteriously murdered, he decides to do some real detective work and get to the bottom of it. After all, he’s got a badge... even if it has a cartoon rabbit on it. Miles’ quest for answers draws him deep into the seedy underbelly that lurks (quite literally) beneath the park, ultimately uncovering a conspiracy that threatens his very existence. If Miles is to survive, he’ll have to face his own demons and answer the hardest question of all: Is he a company man, an artist, or a murderer?

110 pages, Paperback

Published July 17, 2018

About the author

Harry Chaskin is a Los Angeles based writer, director, and animator. He strives to tell character driven stories using classic handmade techniques, and has helmed projects for Netflix, Adult Swim, Warner Bros, DC Entertainment, Disney, and many others. He is currently developing an animated TV series and a feature film. 'The Happiest Place' is his first graphic novel.

Reviews

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed it!
I love the way each chapter is done by a different artist, but the character designs are still super consistent and the story is wildly compelling. It's got twists I wouldn't have expected, going in, and I feel like the less you know about it, the more you'll enjoy it.
Highly Recommended!

[Susan James · Rating 5 out of 5]

Weird and wonderful.

I picked this up because it’s a takeoff on Disneyland and Film. Noir. Different artist ask did each chapter. Good story line. I loved some of the dialog and the art fascinated me.