Pride of the Decent Man [Hardcover]

In a sleepy New England town, Andrew Peters is born into an abusive family. As he grows older, he seems to be on the right track, using writing as his outlet—but his best friend Whitey is always pulling him in the opposite direction. Andrew eventually lands himself in prison, and shortly thereafter, learns he has a daughter. The shock resolves him to a path of redemption and an attempt to live his life as a decent man.

“I’m greatly enjoying this comic. Just 100% its own thing. Thoughtful and emotive. Go. Read.” —Van Jensen, bestselling writer for DC and Dark Horse

STARRED REVIEW! “A complex story told in a thoughtful, moving manner. Highly recommended for anyone trying to be a better, decent person.” —Jason L. Steagall, Library Journal

"On its surface,Pride of the Decent Man is simple, much like the character of Andrew Peters might appear, but in truth this is a volume resonant with emotion and meaning." —William Kulesa,New Jersey Journal

"Andrew is an ex-con, a brooding loner whose mere appearance is intimidating. But behind that façade, he is actually an okay guy. Though he let his friend, Whitey, talk him into making questionable decisions as a young man, like doing drugs and robbing a convenience store (for which he was incarcerated), Andrew is a thinker, a writer, and a sensitive person who has come a long way from the abusive family in which he grew up. When he finds out that he has a sixteen-year-old daughter, Andrew is resolved to be a better man than his father was and to be a supportive father to Julie. Unfortunately, Whitey has not changed, and when he attempts to rob the same store he and Andrew hit all those years ago, Andrew tries to stop him. Regrettably, while Andrew tries to get control of Whitey’s gun, the shopkeeper panics and kills Andrew. Although this graphic novel is quite short, it is a lƒ½