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Kitchen Sink November 1995
1st printing. Stories, Art and Covers by Charles Burns. A mysterious plague causes mutations in Burns acclaimed horror graphic novel. Chris’ friends discover she’s caught the mutation disease from Rob, who thought she knew he was infected. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.
The plot focuses on two central characters who often narrate the story: Chris, a popular and respected female student, and Keith, a stoner who seems to experience anxiety. The viewpoint changes between (and sometimes within) issues. When the characters are introduced, Keith has a crush on Chris, who is kind to Keith but does not reciprocate his feelings. At a party, Chris quickly becomes infatuated with popular student Rob Fancicani. The two leave the party and have sex, Chris unaware that Rob carries the Bug.