Buyer Beware. This is not a story about Peter Duel. If you want to see this book, find someone who has it and look first. Do not spend money unless you want a comic book that has little to do with Mr. Duel, and a lot to do with the author. If I could give it negative star rating, I would.

Looks like Pete Duel fans are a bit peeved this book is only peripherally about their favorite television actor, but please don't let the negative comment stop you from reading this beautifully drawn tale of parental disconnection, emotional trauma and the often overlooked -- but very real -- pains that accompany childhood. It takes place around the time of Pete Duel's death and the title question, which frames the story, is posed by the young boy who's the book's main character. Kalesniko's spare, deceptively simple style is unique in modern comics, and his sense of visual pacing is one of the best I've seen in the form. The story is poignant (I sincerely hope it's not *too* autobiographical), but there's humor throughout as well. A treasure from one of the less well-known masters of the modern graphic novel. If you like it, be sure to check out Kalesniko's 264-page graphic novel "Mail Order Bride" as well, which is even more stunning.

This is a wonderful book. The story is simply told yet speaks volumes. The drawings are wonderful. I highly recommend it.