Part of what sets Big City apart is that it publishes stories that are typically labeled as high impact titles. However, it’s not this in itself that’s rare. These titles not only contain great plots that keep you engaged, they’re unique, and in their own way, relatable. When asked what the inspiration was behind specializing in high impact titles, Jeff replied, “Reality! If I can see it, if it’s solid or feels funny, I know I’m going to do it.†Reality is definitely a theme seen in Big City’s comics.
Dragons transform into human form and then back again in Dragon Cross. Talon, destined to be Messiah, fights against his destiny for what he feels is right. It’s a battle between becoming what’s easy or becoming what’s good; something easy to relate to. In Totem, an orphaned boy deals with everyday problems even though he is given powers from the Totem. Finally, in Omega One, enemies and heroes pat each other on the back when they fight together. As Jeff puts it, “I always feel that team books lack a certain reality and I’m not talking about the powers in play. It’s the complete lack of any realistic relationship. I’ve said it many times. Characters would be happy to see each other if they fight and bleed together. It’s a military thing I guess.†Big City not only breaks the mold by doing something other than typical but even the heroes that murder to eat are relatable, which is something hard to accomplish in high impact stories.
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