The publicity is also why Weldon was sent out of town, to avoid embarrassing his wannabe movie mogul father. There’s a movie coming out with the characters, so there’s even more attention on the legacy Miriam could have had. They’re interested in each other, but then she finds out that he’s the heir of her arch-enemy. The cute new boy in town, sent to stay with his aunt and uncle as punishment for bad behavior, is the grandson of the other creator, who’s since made a fortune. She’s left in this small Canadian town with no idea how to get out, and no money to do so. Miriam’s grandfather co-created the now world-famous comic about the TomorrowMen, but he sold his rights decades ago. It’s a great choice, as Hicks uses the kind of background fans are familiar with to give her opposites-attract love story depth and drama. (I previously wrote about a few of her inspirations for the story.) It’s also the title of a comic-centered teen romance novel by incredibly productive and talented cartoonist Faith Erin Hicks. “Comics will break your heart,” reportedly said Jack Kirby, expressing how many people love and are hurt by a tough business with little room for success. It’s a famous phrase, at least amongst comic creators.
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