Astro City #[2]

In "Visite guidée," writer Kurt Busiek and Jérémy Manesse spin a sharp, self-aware tale set in the world of Astro City, where cartoonist Sally Twinings grapples with the increasingly absurd demands of her publisher, Manny Monkton. After a string of bizarre encounters with costumed figures he’s mocked in his comics, Manny retreats to a new editorial strategy—focusing solely on cosmic beings, convinced they won’t notice his work. But when his entire building vanishes overnight, Sally finds herself drawn into a surreal chain of events she never saw coming. With art by Brent Anderson, inks by Will Blyberg, colors by Alex Sinclair, and letters by Gianluca Pini, the issue unfolds with a grounded yet uncanny edge. The cover, a striking piece by Alex Ross, captures the story’s eerie tone with its signature blend of realism and wonder.