Nostalgia - by Scott Hoffman (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A wild exploration of stardom and its price from Babydaddy of the Scissor Sisters in his comics writing debut!

A reclusive rock star receives a mysterious package that forces him to face both his past and a resistance movement that represents all of the ideals he had once stood for.

Review Quotes

Scott's storytelling is as bold and unforgettable as Danijel's stunning artwork. Together, they create a world that lingers in your mind long after the final page.--Stephanie Phillips (Harley Quinn, Wonder Woman, Spider-Gwen, Phoenix)

Hoffman, Zezelj and the team bring a powerful vision of a lost soul trying to find himself through solid writing and fantastic imagery. This is a book you don't want to pass up checking out.-- "ODPH Podcast review"

In our current culture and some people's obsession with a past that's somehow pristine, unimpeachable and better than today, it's a great time to read and delve into Nostalgia.-- " Gay League"

Nostalgia is like an effortless-sounding song in a haunted key, a meticulously crafted meditation on creative passion and loneliness.--Jake Shears, singer/songwriter, co-founder of Scissor Sisters, author of Boys Keep Swinging

The resulting story isn't just about exploring Mancini/Nostalgia but a bleak world not unlike our own and even the very ideas of memory and interpersonal connection that accompany these bleak techno-noirs. Like many of Hoffman's own tunes, it's a vibrant, deeply personal exploration of the human condition.-- "AIPT Comics"

While speaking clearly to the present moment, Nostalgia is a potent mix of Blade Runner and John Constantine's early Hellblazer adventures. . . . Grimy, lived-in speculative fiction meets personally insightful observations about music and art, conveying an outrage at modern injustices that saturates the setting, but doesn't get in the way of a deeply personal journey and perspective for its title character. Zezelj's art and Loughridge's colors are exemplary, achieving the same absorbing style as Craig Mancini's in-world performances.-- "ScreenRant"

Writer Scott Hoffman's work in this particular space is fantastic, as so much is conveyed in relatively minimal dialogue between Nostalgia (Craig) and Nathan. It's an also a credit to artist Daniel Zezelj, colorist Lee Loughridge, and letterer Steve Wands, who are able to further immerse you by making each location feel like its own completely distinct world.-- "Comicbook.com"

About the Author

Lee Loughridge is an Eisner and GLAAD-award winning comic book colorist who has worked for the biggest and best publishers in the business. He is notably the colorist for the 2024 Eisner award-winning comic book series SOMNA: A BEDTIME STORY, and is the creator of Image Comics' hit new comic STANDSTILL.