THE JUNCTION

When a missing child, Lucas Jones, reappears on his uncle’s doorstep in his hometown of Medford after an absence of 12 years, the brief moment of joy is clouded by mystery. Where has he been? Where is his father, who disappeared at the same time? And how is it possible that Lucas is still 11 years old? Unusual impressionistic but very effective art style. As Lucas is uncommunicative, it is left to Detective Sergeant David King and child psychologist Jean Symonds to attempt to find some answers from the few belongings Lucas returned with; little more than four Polaroids and a personal journal which speaks of his time in a place called "The Junction." The story unwinds through interviews, medical and police reports, and ultimately, through visits to The Junction via the pages of Lucas’ diary, jumping back and forth in time, revealing pieces of the puzzle in a mystery that keeps the reader guessing right up until the end. Bud here: I’ve just started reading this and it’s really good!! It’s really an unusual story and I’m only part way in and already deeply intrigued about where it is going… It’s like a story straight out of The Twilight Zone. I really enjoy the animation style artwork, too. Kony’s animation experience is evident on every well-designed page. “I’m so excited that Titan Comics has given me the opportunity to share the world of The Junction, a project I began way back in 2012 with some notes scrawled on scrap paper. I had to rediscover my personal style to tell the tale, stitching together memories of growing up in small town Canada with dream imagery. It’s been a challenging project, but a deeply personal one that I hope resonates with readers.”  Introduction by Jordan Roberts. Artist and writer Norm Kony is a professional animator who has done work for many years for companies such as BBC, Dreamworks, Nickelodeon, and Cartoon Network, He was Senior Animator on the BAFTA and International EMMY award-winning series Hey Duggee! "A heartfelt, engaging & fantastical story that has the beating heart of a classic. 10/10." - Comics Anonymous