P.E.O.W. #2

P.E.O.W. #2

by Jane Mai

PAINFULLY EMBARRASSING OTAKU WEEKEND
Auteur Jane Mai back at it again AGAIN with a FINAL “tell-all” story about PEOW before the pandemic ended our world. See Patrick, Elliot, Olle, wild and out of control, it’s pathetic. Expect outrageous walk-on guest appearances from “indie comics community” and JUNJI ITO, the world's most famous dentist and author of FRANKENSTEIN.

Includes the conclusion to the grimdark AnimalCrossing doujinshi, POND SMELT 3, the series that had fans saying PLEASE, EMPTY OUR WALLETS.

This is the book made for PEOW, and our friends and fans. Real ones only. Please, enjoy, or whatever!

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels

152 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2022

Reviews

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

bittersweet! greatest regret in life is never being able to go to a con where peow was tabling.

[Liz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was as darkly funny as the first instalment. There were some pages where the humour went completely over my head because I'm not that familiar with the world of conventions, nor the works by other Peow artists, but Jane Mai got everything else so very, very right. The way she observes the world with such simple but gorgeous artwork is second to none; the comic about food ordering made me laugh out loud and I loved the darker comics about her struggles with mental health. Just gorgeous.

The Animal Crossing-inspired comic in the second half of the book was also wonderful - although I do wonder how and if Nintendo is letting Peow get away with it.

[TxD · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic summary of PEOWs antics throughout the years. As a fan of their work, having not attended a convention, or really being aware of them until post-Covid, this comic is an absolute treat. A hilarious and honest self-interpretation. The chaos and adventure of running a business and organizing a community. Great stuff.

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

More hilarious autobio, and I like the longform piece in this one - a meta, gonzo, 4th-wall-breaking Animal Crossing-themed fanfic of PEOW's own operations - better than the last volume. Really sad that I only discovered this publisher shortly before they shut down, but this is a poignant send-off.

[olive parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

so funny n good. thank u jane for signing it and telling me to get it from you at tcaf! and thanks to patrick for telling me to go away until u were back so tht u could sign it. peow is a nice team @ the con table

[Alex · Rating 5 out of 5]

A true gem. At times shockingly honest, and at others it made me involuntarily laugh out loud. Pond Smelt conclusion was worth the wait.

[caitlann🪰 · Rating 5 out of 5]

So bittersweet 🥲 Jane mai, king jj, ur hilarious and u hold my heart. Scrambling to find all the remaining bits of Peow that I can.

Perfect ending, onwards winners!!

[Se Young · Rating 2 out of 5]

Didn't like the PEOW stuff, found it not relatable and not funny.

But I liked the Pond Smelt stuff a lot more. It's very weird but I liked it.

[anarcho · Rating 4 out of 5]

RIP Peow 🫡