Usually when I read a comic I know a little of what to expect. With Daytripper, the ten issue Vertigo series by Brazilian wonder twins Fabio Moon and Gabriel Ba, I was caught completely off-guard. But in a good way.

The book follows an obituary writer and aspiring author throughout the different stages of his life. Each chapter represents a specific age and a dramatic event like the death of his father, the birth of his son etc. What really lures you in, is the way each chapter ends, with an unexpected twist which leaves you questioning why certain things happen in life, and how the choices we make always have a reaction, whether it is immediate or at some point down the road. The writing style really is quite poignant and poetic has you stopping and thinking about deeper philosophic issues than expected. Just seeing life in a non-linear fashion is enough to get the wheels spinning.

Not to be outdone, the art is extremely solid in Daytripper...it's just unusual that the writing in a comic format is done so well. The artwork has the perfect balance of loose inks with moody colours and dynamic compositions. You really feel as though you've been thrown into the same mood as the characters, each chapter being an emotional roller coaster taking you from joy to regret. All in all, with superb writing and superb artwork you can't really go wrong so whatever your passion is, for a ground-breaking reading experience, Daytripper is your ticket.