Mascots #[nn]

Ray Fenwick's Mascots from Fantagraphics arrives in 2010 as a quietly compelling package — the cover's stark white expanse and spare, elegant typography suggest a dry wit and confidence that lets the concept breathe on its own terms. Fenwick, handling every artistic duty himself, delivers a book whose restrained presentation feels like a deliberate, knowing wink. If the cover's minimalist design is any indication, Mascots promises something thoughtful and a little offbeat from one of alt-comics' more distinctive solo voices.