Credits
Writer(s):
Kurt Busiek
Penciller(s):
Brent Eric Anderson
Inker(s):
Will Blyberg; Gary Martin (uncredited in item)
Colorist(s):
Alex Sinclair
Letterer(s):
John Roshell
Subject Matter
Genres:
superhero
Feature(s):
Astro City
Character(s):
Jack-in-the-Box [Zachary Johnson]; Tamra Dixon; The Box; Jackson; Brass Monkey; Roscoe [of the Trouble Boys, becomes the new Jack-in-the-Box]
Synopsis:
The Box and Jackson disappear, but Jack-in-the-Box meets yet another person claiming to be his son come back from the future. Because this son has not become twisted due to being his son, Jack-in-the-Box decides that the future is as yet unwritten, and takes steps to ensure he will be able to be a good father to his son.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:
Miscellaneous
Pages:
24
Notes:
Story reveals that the current Jack-in-the-Box is the son of the original, who died in 1983 fighting the Underlord. Gary Martin inking credit from original publication. Homages in this story include Finger Street Precinct Station and Veidt Street Art Gallery. Roscoe mentions the Deacon. Continues from previous story.