There’s something about the writing and artwork of Alex Robinson that makes opening one of his graphic novels like seeing an old friend. Too Cool To Be Forgotten is a no different. Telling the story of Andy Wicks – a middle aged man who goes to a hypnotist to quit smoking and ends up reliving his sophomore year of high school, TCTBF, is probably Robinson’s most bittersweet work. Andy confronts not only what was but what will be and struggles to change them. In the end Andy gets his wish, but probably not how you’d expect. This is definitely Andy’s story and very personal in a way that only comics can be. We hear his thoughts, we feel his awkwardness and his frustration with the mundane.. This can be read in one sitting and is well worth it.
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