Last month, I reviewed the first issue of a sci-fi comic book called Nonplayer by a local artist named Nate Simpson. I praised its Philip K. Dickish twisty identity politics and its gorgeous, European comics art style, and I called it the "best new series I've read in ages."

If my review inspired you to take a look at Nonplayer, you might've faced some disappointment; the book sold out almost immediately across the country and has been unavailable except for at exorbitant resale prices. But you're in luck: The second printing of Nonplayer # 1 is available at comics stores everywhere today. I'd encourage you to check it out. It's a great, futuristic look at gaming, online avatars, and relationships.

Unfortunately, a new addition to the second printing is a letter from Simpson explaining that his hyper-detailed art style takes time to produce and that Nonplayer # 2 could be months away from completion. That's one of the pitfalls of serial storytelling, and it's a problem I'm happy to have. Simpson has indicated in interviews that he knows where the story of Nonplayer is going, and that it's not going to take many issues to get there. I'm willing to give him the time to tell his story the way he wants to tell it.