"NEW STORY ARC
""THE DRY SEASON,"" Part One
Jack Xaver, Farmington's very own LOCAL MAN, is called in to investigate a mysterious drowning on dry land. The problem is, Jack isn't legally allowed to be a superhero. Oh, also, he's sleeping with the police chief's wife. AND there's a conspiracy theory gaining traction that Jack murdered America's most beloved champion, the Camo Crusader.
Now, Local Man, already in over his head, is drawn into another twisted case with dark ties to his superhero past.
On the flip side-meet Inga. Her stupid boyfriend just skipped town to join a superhero team. He left her with nothing. more
The big twist this issue really does provide a nice shock and as Seeley notes in the writer's section, it's always nice to see a comic break out of the norms and do something different. Local Man keeps scratching that unique comic book itch and delivering quality stories. Read Full Review
Local Man#6 marks a creative shift for the series that really, really works. It builds upon the cultural ideas explored through heroism within small-town America by re-framing the series' current arc into one about superstitions and the disruption seen within Farmington when the dominoes of conspiracy begin to fall. This brings about rising drama, juicy tensions, and a continued sense of realism that is more honest than it is edgy. Read Full Review
While a superhero's death rocks the world, Jack investigates the mysterious death of a promising student and entrepreneur. Yet the death of a crazed vigilante feels the most unsettling in Local Man #6. Read Full Review
From the captivating main story to the impossibly-stylish backup, Tim Seeley and Tony Fleecs continue to knock it out of the park on practically every level. Read Full Review
Jack Xaver is no detective, but neither is anybody else in Farmington, which leads us off onto a whole new day, making for the proverbial "Great Jumping-On Point." Read Full Review
Local Man #6 continues the momentum created by the first story arc as if we didn't have a break in-between new issue. Tim Seeley and Tony Fleecs don't miss a beat with how they handle the progression of Jack Xaver's life and the world around him. The first story arc was the spark to a greater conflict in the world that was waiting to begin. If you haven't picked up Local Man yet make sure to fix that. Local Man #6 is an example of why this is a must-have series on your pull list. Read Full Review
Jack Xaver is back whether his hometown wants it or not! Seeley, Fleecs and the team dont miss a beat as they gives readers great character moments with grand artwork to send Crossjack onto his next adventure. Local Man is always a great puck-up on New Comic Book Day! Read Full Review
Fleecs delivers some great imagery throughout the issue. The action is thrilling and the character designs are perfect for the tone of the story. Read Full Review
Local Man #6 continues the solid series. The next arc looks interesting and should be intriguing to see where it goes, especially when it comes to the greater Image superhero universe. If you haven't been reading this series, it's not too late and highly recommended. Read Full Review
Local Man feels like a perfect superhero story for our time. Not just because of the whole MAGA subplot, but also because it's both earnest and optimistic while never pulling punches in exploring what these stories really say about us as a people. Read Full Review
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