Readers familiar with Kyle Starks’ other original work—Sexcastle, Assassin Nation, Rock Candy Mountain—already know exactly what sort of story they’ll find in the pages of The Six Sidekicks of Trigger Keaton. That’s not to say the comic is predictable or iterative; this is the story of a cruel Hollywood action star who’s burned every bridge he’s ever crossed, found dead and the six no-longer-young child stars he burned in life left to investigate his death. It’s a weird comic, to say the least, but in the best possible way. That’s the part which returning fans are bound to recognize: A bizarre premise stuffed with colorful characters, gut busting humor, a deep appreciation of American pop culture, and a surprising degree of depth amidst all the tawdry details. The uninitiated can rest assured they’re in for one heckuva ride here.
