Nostalgia Issues 1-2 Review

The titular protagonist of the Scott Hoffman and Danijel Žeželj (Artist) comic book series, Nostalgia, is a rock star, with his music being likened to the sounds of Hendrix’s electric guitar on the very first page of the first issue. However, the cover for the first issue featuring Nostalgia’s face was reminiscent of another star – David Bowie.

First issues of 30 page comic-book series like this are hard to judge. But “Nostalgia” is a gripping neon fuelled dystopian tale which felt a little longer than it really is. Set in a dystopian future, it follows fading music star Craig Mantis, popularly known to the rest of the world as rock-God Nostalgia. Craig receives a mystery package, which leads him to a stranger and an unexpected new chapter in his life.

The artwork is a neon burst of colors, which almost blinded me, especially since I was reading the comic series on my phone’s Kindle app. However, it’s the flashy colors and illustrations that make the story engaging, even though not much happens in issue one. This is why I picked up the second issue immediately, although it wasn’t as exciting as the first one.

It’s challenging to predict where the story is heading after the first two issues, but the dominant theme revolves around Craig living in a broken world where the natural order of nature has collapsed, and technocrats reign supreme. Despite youth protests dominating the streets and a persistent divide between the rich and the poor, some believe Craig’s music can be a powerful tool in fighting for a more balanced and harmonious world.

So far, “Nostalgia” promises to be an intriguing comic-book series that explores the intersection of music, rebellion, and a fractured society.

Rating: 3.5 on 5. Nostalgia is available on Kindle Unlimited.

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