This was a great book. The thing I liked about it the most was that it really takes us back to the meat & potatoes of this character. I've been praising this book the last few months mostly because it really seems that Andy Diggle is trying to get this character back to his roots. Yeah things may be a little more complicated now . . with this laughing magician thing and his reality separated twin, but . . I really think that Andy has a firm grasp on this character and will do great things with him in the future. Now, unfortunately, Andy doesn't partake in this issue. He's probably resting from his last couple of story-arcs . . and, these are all short stories with holiday themes. The writers on this issue include Brian Azzarello, Jamie Delano, Dave Gibbons, China Mieville and Peter Milligan. They all do a fantastic job of blending John's particular character, and nature, with the holiday theme that's expressed on the cover. Which by the way is a fantastic cover by Lee Bermejo. There's also some great art on the inside of this issue. Sean Phillips, Jamie Delano, Rafael Grampa', Eddie Campbell and Giuseppe Camuncoli all contribute to the interiors. Really, this would be a great issue to pick up even if you haven't been following the series. All the stories are really stand alone chapters, and they all give us some great insight into the characters complexity. It really would be a great place for someone to start anew with this book. Yes, that's a huge hint! You won't be disappointed though. Just tell them . . I sent you.
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