Graphic novel by Kevin McShane. The inane title, the two-bachelor-guys-trying-to-break-into-showbiz plot, the fairly predictable setbacks -- let's say it didn't do much for me. I have to say, the grating names of both the protagonist (Toupy) and his pal (Teetereater) never became less irritating as the book went on. And while Toupy is some kind of blue insect and Teeter is a bear/human hybrid, every female in the work is a busty, tanktop-wearing clone. Oh, except for Toupy's teacher colleague, who actually wears shirts with sleeves. Not surprising, but no less annoying for it.
In fairness: the book is really well-drawn, and the sensibility is sweet. But overall -- yawn, ick, boring.
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