Interesting concept but poor execution. I felt bored but this is also my first time exploring punk fantasy

I had a bit of trouble with this one as I could only access it on my phone or kindle and it was super small on my screen which gave me trouble actually enjoying it

A story that's been done before but poor execution on the art front made this difficult to follow. It's set 30 years in the future where most people live in VR instead of doing anything productive. The main character is an eJunky always looking for new thrills in VR. He used to work for the police until he became addicted. The story keeps circling back on itself as our main character is sucked back into this world he used to frequent. The art is sometimes very good, reminding me of artists like Pat Broderick. But then in the next panel the main character will be missing a nose. Other times it looks like he has a beak instead. I guess drawing noses is difficult. The characters all look the same except for hair style so as this went along it got harder and harder to keep characters straight. This could have been very good with a stronger editor on it.

eJunky is a dystopian sci-fi graphic novel that follows a disgraced detective who is tasked with investigating a cult whose new drug may have been responsible for his brother's death. In a futuristic world divided by those who abhor technology and those who cannot live without it, he finds himself caught up in a dangerous investigation in which nobody can be trusted.

Unfortunately, I didn't end up enjoying this book as much as I hoped. The illustration style was excellent, but I found the overall plot quite difficult to follow and quite slow at times, particularly with the large chunks of quite technical text and information that separated the sections. It was a fascinating premise, but I didn't find that I connected with any of the main characters, so I struggled to emphasise with the struggles that Hector faced throughout.

I got this on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review!

I had really high hopes for this one. The premise sounded really good, and I love a good dystopian, sci-fi vibe. Sadly, this wasn't really for me and didn't live up to the expectations at all. I found myself wanting a lot more throughout the book, and didnt feel like I connected that well with the characters. Maybe if this had been a series instead of a one-off it would have hit harder for me but idk. The art style was really pretty, though!

I really like the concept of eJunky. The cyberpunk dystopian vibes are really intriguing. However, some of the pacing feels off and the extra material at the end of each part kind of slows things down. I like this info and it adds a lot, but I think there could've been a smoother way to incorporate it.

Nonetheless, the concept is very neat and the art is thrilling. I enjoyed this graphic novel. Fans of Cyberpunk 2077 and the cyberpunk genre will likely enjoy this book.

Truly beautiful and unique art, and interesting characterisation but ultimately not to for me. I can think of friends who would love it though, so for that reason I would recommend.

Visually appealing and stunningly illustrated with vibrant colors.
However, the story itself was not appealing to me as a reader so I DNF'ed it around 30% into the story.

Absolutely stunning and true to the genre. I had a lot of fun with this one, it was unpretentious and didn't fall into the trap of taking cyberpunk aesthetics and forgetting the punk part. I'd definitely recommend it to people who are just getting into it and want a fast-paced complete story.

"eJunky" by Nicholas Tana is a futuristic sci-fi noir that brings some intriguing ideas to the table, but I struggled to connect with it.

The narrative, although filled with potential, leaves something to be desired. It's clear that there's an interesting premise at play, but the story often becomes hard to follow, with certain elements and connections remaining unclear. I was really confused at times, and the ending... I'm not sure I even got it all.

While the use of vibrant colors creates a visually stimulating atmosphere, they were hard to follow at times. A lot of the faces were so visually similar I couldn't tell when they were intentionally meant to be the same person or someone completely different. I was actually surprised when I finished the book and saw the initial concept art... I hate to say it, but I like it better!

Between the chapters were spreads featuring newspaper articles or interviews with the characters to help with the immersion in the world, but there was so much text that my (most likely compressed) ebook version couldn't zoom in far enough to make out the words.

The final product fell flat for me. The comic's confusing writing and somewhat indistinct art style make it challenging to fully immerse oneself in the plot. Yet, it maintains a level of entertainment with some genuinely cool scenes that may resonate with genre enthusiasts, so it may still find its audience among those who appreciate its bold ideas, even if they might wish for a more polished realization of those concepts.

Honestly this just wasn’t my cup of joe! If you like time travel (sort of), graphic novels with a lot of gore and torture, and brief flashes of historical events, this might be the book for you!!

rep: none

spice: none

comic: “We dream of experiencing EVERYTHING”
me: Ewwww, no. Can’t relate 🤭. Can NOT relate.

𝗠𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: Imposing Pain
𝗙𝗮𝘃 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿: The PAT spokesperson
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Normal
𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲: comic
𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗲: Sci-fi
3/𝟱
(because of Tumult & his ppl & the format of the ending 🫠)

𝗼𝘂𝘁: Sep 19/23

🌱THE EXCELLENT
~ Ad apparel 🤭
~ How news reports are done early on in the comic
~ Excellent panels, art and use of motion
~ Seamlessness in which the story is told
~ Bold use of colour, characters & settings
~ Great scientific justifications for the created tech

In a close future where humans can either choose synthetic emotional responses OR synthetic experiences 👀 (𝘁𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲), Holmes, an ex-cop(ish) turn vagabond(ish), ejunky MUST have ALL the experiences. This desire leads him to confront Torch a new alternate experience drug that will bring him full circle to the death of his brother, the betrayal of his brother’s wife, the loss of his job & the psycho Guardians of Pain who set people too drugged with pleasure on fire 👀.

✨𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱.

🌱THE MEH
~ The whole Tumult backstory, look & parting remarks (RANT on YT video review)
~ 🤔 The end with back to back long-form “reports” was TIRING 😬. After the 2nd, going ON and ON, felt lazy

♡🌱 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗲 ;)

eJunky is a neon-splashed and shadowy exploration of a noir/science fiction world. I love the creative collaboration between Nicholas Tana and Kyle Faehnrich. The work is an enjoyable and immersive vision, and the narrative is enjoyable. I recommend the work being published by Scout Comics.

I would like to thank NetGalley, the publisher and the author for allowing me to read an e-arc of this comic.
Usually, I'm really into sci-fi but somehow this book just didn't grab my attention. Maybe it's the combination of it being a comic and I'm just not used to reading sci-fi in that manner. I decided to DNF the book as it was taking me a long time to get through it.
The art in the comic fits the vibe the author is trying to set really well, but it didn't grab my attention as I had hoped.
If you are into sci-fi comics with a bit of a dark edge, this is really for you though!

The art in this was absolutely gorgeous and I loved the futuristic cyber punk aesthetic of it. The story felt at times little convoluted but overall I found it enjoyable.

First of all, thank you to Simon and Schuster, Scout Comics, and NetGalley for the eARC of this book! Second of all, I have to say that I had no idea how invested I would become with this book. It takes a bit to get used to the art style, but once I did, I was all in. Being set in a distopyian future that is not too far off of where we could be headed makes the story feel more grounded than many other entries in the genre. It feels kind of like reading a dream of a possible future, due to the dreamy style of the art. I absolutely 100% recommend this book to anyone who loves graphic novels.

Cool ideas, meh execution. The colors were very vibrant and created a cool look, but I was not a fan of the way the characters were drawn. The concept art looks infinitely cooler than the finished illustrations, which is a shame. Also, where is that cool-looking fashion from the concepts?? Everyone just looked normal, I don't understand why they didn't incorporate it more.
The plot was a little hard to follow imo - I could tell that there were interesting ideas, but the writing didn't transport them too well and I didn't understand how everything worked and fit together. Could be that I'm dumb lol, but I don't think the way the narrative was presented was ideal.

eJunky is an ambitious comic book that ends up pretty mediocre. Confusing writing and an art style that makes it hard to distinguish between characters in turn make it hard to follow the plot. It's still fairly entertaining and has some genuinely cool scenes, so I'd say genre fans might enjoy this one.

4/5 stars

Really beautiful, bold and interesting artwork that really immersed me in this cyber punk world.
My only complaint about the artwork is it’s a bit blurry at times, but as I read an ARC copy I’m going to assume this will be fixed before release.

A quick and easy read. However, the storylines are a bit confusing at times.
Overall, this was a really interesting sci-fi commentary on what could become our future world and one that will leave you thinking about it long after finishing reading.

If you like Cyberpunk 2055 or just cyberpunk in general, I definitely recommend picking this one up.

The illustrations looked pretty cool, there were a few that weren’t clear to me however. Thought this would be something I would enjoy, just not really for me, with some of the things included in the graphic novel.

*****This review is in thanks to NetGalley for providing an advanced copy for review purposes *****

eJunky is written by Nicholas Tana
Art by Kyle Faehnrich

Nicholas Tana is a writer, director, producer, and musician. He is the creator of the graphic novel Hell’s Kitty

Kyle Faehnrich is a comic artist/illustrator and founder of Goons & Goblins Art.

The art is fantastic for this series. It reminds me of the early Eastman and Laird Ninja Turtles run with a mix of Blade Runner. All the colors pop from the dark atmosphere of the future to the bright neon colors of the emotions.


Set in the not so far future in which emotions are worn on your sleeve -Literally- through a device known as EMO-REG. Celebrities are now replaced by Dream Celebrities, people who stream their dreams in real time to the masses in theaters. Ad Apparel turns everyone into a paid by view walking bill board. The world of eJUNKY has a high reliability on technology to eliminate pain and suffering, until a cult group known as the Guardians of Pain plans to return it all back.


eJunky follows Hector Holmes, Experience Junky (also known as a eJunky). Holmes takes a dose of Torch a new alternative reality drug which lets him experience the memory of a train wreck that took place in Orange County, VA in July of 1888 from the point of view of a passenger on the train before waking up in the hospital where he is approached by the World Corporation Organization (W.C.O.) to investigate The Guardians of Pain.

eJunky will have you questioning:
Why does the Guardians of Pain want to return emotions like pain and suffering?
What are the goals of the W.C.O?
Do we even need emotions?
How is the train crash connected?
Is Hector a long list relative of Sherlock?