Is Ted Ok? – Big Brother is Always Watching

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I do not think Ted is Ok. However, a story that began looking like depression, pivoted into depression with a layer of, what the hell just happened?

The Story for Is Ted Ok? #1

Our story doesn’t start with Ted. It starts with Sarah, who is watching Ted. While she’s been tasked with the job to assure he (and others) are neither suicidal nor homicidal, her watch of Ted becomes an almost Truman Show feel. She’s sucked into his life, and can tell he needs help. Despite her task of watching him, the business that employs her doesn’t want to help when she tells them he needs her. So she takes matters into her own hands. The result is nothing she could have expected.

Art

Is Ted Ok? is a dark, intense, and immensely entertaining comic. The art and letters fit that feel beautifully. It’s clear Ted is troubled, and Sarah is invested. Both characters come across in a way that makes you feel for both of them. The emotions throughout are all over the place, and the art and letters beautifully convey them as the story moves along. A story with turns I never could have seen coming.

Overall Grade: 10/10

You never know how a story is gonna go when the characters and backstory are brand new. Is Ted Ok? exceeded every expectation I had. It was entertaining, elicited all sorts of feelings, and kept me guessing at every turn. There are layers to peel in this story, and I can’t wait to dive further in. If you’re looking for a brand new, fresh comic story, Is Ted Ok? is the way to go.

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