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Joey Comeau

    September 26, 1980

    Joey Comeau is a Canadian author whose works are characterized by a distinctive style and deep insight into the human psyche. His writing often explores the complexities of interpersonal relationships and the search for identity in the modern world. Comeau focuses on unconventional language and innovative narrative techniques that draw readers into his stories. His literary approach is unique, making him a significant voice in contemporary literature.

    Bravest Warriors
    Ninja-rella: A Graphic Novel
    Overqualifieder
    Overqualified
    Bravest Warriors Vol. 3
    The Complete Lockpick Pornography
    • The Complete Lockpick Pornography

      • 172 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      4.1(493)Add rating

      The narrative explores the complex dynamics of a gay kidnapper who targets the son of a prominent Family Values politician, intertwining themes of identity and societal expectations. It delves into the life of a man grappling with the aftermath of a homophobic attack, highlighting his struggle against the stigma and trauma that threaten to define him. Through these characters, the story confronts issues of prejudice, power, and personal redemption.

      The Complete Lockpick Pornography
    • Lets you join Chris, Wallow, Beth, and Danny, four 16-year-old heroes-for- hire, as they travel through the galaxy helping those who need it... and some of those who don't! From little Beth, to poor choices regarding werewolves and magic, the Bravest Warriors have never been more helpful!... sort of.

      Bravest Warriors Vol. 3
    • Overqualified

      • 94 pages
      • 4 hours of reading
      4.0(1364)Add rating

      Overqualified's cover letters are like a slap in the face, but the slap is hilarious, and you can't stop laughing, and as soon as it's over you want to tell all your friends about the slap. You know the kind? — Ryan North, Dinosaur Comics "Joey Comeau's Overqualified is Judy Blume’s Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret as chewed up and spit out by J. G. Ballard... A book whose melancholy is leavened by a surprising hilarity.” — Paul Di Filippo, author of The Steampunk Trilogy and CosmocopiaCover letters are all the same. They're useless. You write the same lies over and over again, listing the store-bought parts of yourself that you respect the least. God knows how they tell anyone apart, but this is how it's done. And then one day a car comes out of nowhere, and suddenly everything changes and you don't know if he'll ever wake up. You get out of bed in the morning, and when you sit down to write another paint-by-numbers cover letter, something entirely different comes out. You start threatening instead of begging. You tell impolite jokes. You talk about your childhood and your sexual fantasies. You sign your real name and you put yourself honestly into letter after letter and there is no way you are ever going to get this job. Not with a letter like this. And you send it anyway.

      Overqualified
    • Overqualifieder

      • 88 pages
      • 4 hours of reading
      3.9(78)Add rating

      Featuring a series of sharply witty and darkly humorous job application letters, this collection serves as a follow-up to Comeau's acclaimed "Overqualified." The letters capture the absurdities of the job search experience, blending comedy with a candid look at the frustrations and challenges faced by applicants. Each piece showcases Comeau's unique voice and perspective, making it a compelling read for anyone who has navigated the often ridiculous world of employment.

      Overqualifieder
    • Ninja-rella: A Graphic Novel

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      3.9(436)Add rating

      Cinderella's stepmother and two stepsisters treat her like dirt. More than anything, Cinderella yearns to become the Prince's personal bodyguard. When the opportunity to prove her worth to the Prince finally arrives in the form of an invitation to a royal costume ball, Cinderella's stepmother won't let her go!

      Ninja-rella: A Graphic Novel
    • Bravest Warriors

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      The new hit Cartoon Hangover series from the imagination of Adventure Time creator, Pendleton Ward! POWER! RESPECT! Based on ADVENTURE TIME creator Pendleton Ward's brand new animated series! Join Chris, Wallow, Beth and Danny, four 16-year-old heroes-for-hire, as they warp from galaxy to galaxy, saving alien races with the power of their...emotions. They're noble, righteous and totally bodacious! This new series of original comics based on the new Cartoon Hangover series is sure to be a smash hit! This collection includes the first four issues, including the totally boss backup stories!

      Bravest Warriors
    • Er zertrümmert Fernseher, bricht in Häuser ein, crasht High-schoolparties, schlitzt vor Kirchen Reifen auf, boxt einem Paris- Hilton-Double in die Magengrube und ruft mitten in der Nacht Leute an, um ihnen zu erklären, dass Gender nur Konstruktion und Illusion ist. Kein Zweifel, dieser junge Mann ist zornig. Aber selten zuvor wurde über einen zornigen jungen Mann auf so saukomische Art und Weise erzählt wie hier: Cartoon- und Muppetfiguren werden zwangsgeoutet, es wird erklärt, dass Cola Leute schwul macht und warum blonde Asiaten kanadische Pornos ruinieren. Während man über die Abenteuer des Helden lauthals lacht, spürt man dennoch die Verzweiflung, die ihn antreibt und fühlt sich in dieser Hinsicht ein wenig an den großen Don Quixote erinnert. Als unser Held den Sohn des fundamentalistischen Dr. Verge kidnappt, hat der Spaß allerdings ein Ende … So hochkomisch Lockpick Pornography ist, so intelligent stellt Joey Comeau darin Fragen zu Gender, Familienwerten, Min-derheiten und Moral. Heiligt der Kampf für den Zweck jedes Mittel? Braucht es eine Gender-Guerilla, um „die Sache“ voranzubringen?

      Lockpick Pornography
    • Sundays Vater stirbt an Krebs. Die Familie ist nach Malagash am Nordufer von Nova Scotia zurückgekehrt, damit er dort sterben kann, wo er aufgewachsen ist. Ihre Mutter und ihr Bruder sind beide am Boden zerstört. Aber am Boden zerstört sein ist zu wenig. Am Boden zerstört sein nützt nichts. Sunday hat einen Plan, sie hat angefangen, alles aufzunehmen, was ihr Vater sagt. Seine langweiligen Geschichten. Seine dummen Witze. Alles. Sie nimmt jedes einzelne „Ich liebe dich“ direkt neben jedem „Könnten wir die Heizung hier aufdrehen?“ auf. Alles ist wichtig. Weil Sunday einen Computervirus schreibt. Einen Computervirus, der heimlich auf den Festplatten von Millionen von Menschen auf der ganzen Welt leben wird. Einen Computervirus, der die Gedanken ihres Vaters denkt und die Worte ihres Vaters sagt. Sie hat Tausende von Codezeilen zu schreiben. Kryptografie zu verstehen. Exploits zu testen. Sie hat keine Zeit, traurig zu sein. Ihr Vater wird für immer leben. Joey Comeau liefert mit "Malagash" ein präzise gestaltetes, schwarzhumoriges Porträt einer trauernden Familie. Comeau laviert in kurzen Kapiteln und mit knappen Sätzen zwischen Banalem und Existenziellem, er schildert das Aufbegehren und den Kampf gegen die Sterblichkeit und was – im digitalen Zeitalter – von einem Menschen vielleicht bleibt. Das ist klug, das ist komisch, das ist auch sehr berührend.

      Malagash