Astro City #15
In "What I Did on My Vacation...", Kurt Busiek crafts a quietly poignant tale of isolation and choice, spotlighting the unlikely introspection of villain Mister Manta stranded on a deserted island. With Matthew Clark’s expressive art and Sean Parsons’ sharp inks, the story finds unexpected depth in a man confronting his own solitude—only to face a moment that might change everything. Alex Ross delivers a striking cover that captures the island’s eerie beauty and the weight of a decision still to come.
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When villain Mister Manta is stranded on a deserted island, he makes the best of it under the circumstances. But when an opportunity to return to civilization presents itself, he might find his lonely island a better place.
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