As the Goon patiently waits for the men sent to kill him, he passes the time with a classic book that parallels his descent into a man turned animal. Eric Powell delves into a reflective Goon tale inspired by the work of legendary fantasy author H. G. Wells.

“The Goon is old school cool—a great gurgling gumbo of EC comics horror, Monty Python wit, and 1930’s pulp.” —Entertainment Weekly