Brooklyn Dreams
DC · 1994–1995 · 4 issues
About the series
J. M. DeMatteis and Glenn Barr collaborated on this four-issue DC Comics series from 1994–1995, a heartfelt, semi-autobiographical tale of a young man’s coming-of-age in 1960s Brooklyn. Through a blend of nostalgia, magic realism, and Barr’s distinctive painted art, the story explores family, identity, and the search for meaning. It remains a poignant, understated gem from the era, showcasing DeMatteis’s deeply personal storytelling.