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When Jimmy, who is best friends with Sara, decides to travel cross-country by bus to New York City to meet Sara, he finds himself facing the unfamiliar and changing city. As he explores the city, Jimmy meets various people and discovers his own identity and relationship with Sara. The story explores themes of identity, first love, and the challenges of adapting to a new environment.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Jason Shiga
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