The Erotic Worlds of Frank Thorne #4
In this 1991 Fantagraphics gem, Frank Thorne crafts a surreal, visually lush tale where the elderly Shard tries to reclaim his youth through a mysterious machine—only for his droid to accidentally trigger a transformation with unexpected consequences. After a brief encounter with the enigmatic Lann, he ventures to the neon-drenched underworld of Port Neon, drawn into a mystery tied to the elusive porn star Victoria Parris. With bold, expressive art and a narrative that balances intrigue with a touch of the uncanny, this issue stands out as a striking example of Thorne’s singular style—both cover and interior drawn entirely by him.
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The elderly Shard attempts to regenerate himself back to the age of twenty-five using a machine of dubious provenance. But his droid punches the wrong button, causing a big surprise once the cycle completes. After a dalliance with Lann, he goes to the seedy Port Neon on a mission to uncover a secret kept by the porn star Victoria Parris.
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