John Pham's simple-seeming stories of best friends Jay & Kay and their misfit friends weave in and out, with unexpectedly sad twists and comical turns, all steered by Pham's mastery of the cartooning craft and the language of comics storytelling. Pham's bold use of bright color and high hilarity seduces the reader in, only to slowly reveal extra layers of psychological acuity, character depth, and existential gravitas.