[3.5 stars] This was a bit weird if I'm being honest. But I felt like it was sort of a commentary on gate-keeping in fandoms, while also being a fun and quirky romp through an apocalypse story. It ended very abruptly though. I'd like to read more, which I guess says something about the story. Hopefully the series keeps going.

I enjoyed this, and while it wasn't what I thought it would be, it turned out to be something that was overall enjoyable.

The drawing style and color saturation were really nicely done. It wasn't quite as detailed as I would have wanted it to be, but that's a personal preference. What I can say is that it didn't feel over the top in terms of cloying conversation bits and the illustrations don't distract at all from the story.

I love the fact that there's a massive amount of diversity shown in multiple characters is awesome, especially in the side characters.

Major props for a publicist company called Total Bullshit. I legitimately laughed out loud.

That said, the flavor of the story isn't really my style and I probably wouldn't pick it up again. Sometimes the cover art is the ticket in, but if it's not really your "flavor' that's where it ends.

Thanks for the opportunity to check it out!

Geek culture and the apocalypse are honestly two things that I wouldn't have thought to put together. But in "The Long Con," they mix together as well as peanut butter and jelly into a darkly comical adventure that makes the end of the world more fun than you can imagine. This is definitely something I'd like to add to my library's graphic novel section as soon as it comes out.

The end of days finally befell the suffering human race. Working under pressure, Victor Lai, a down-and-out reporter risked life and limb to get a hot scoop - anything for a headline. The plot zerod in at the Los Spinoza Event Center that swelled with a record attendance. It held a popular not-to-be-missed pop-culture convention to end all conventions. Destined to meet up with his cohort Dez Delaney, the daring duo found themselves entwined with countless twists and turns.

This comic boasted well-illustrated drawings with an imaginative storyline. The narrative sped along like a wild roller coaster ride and had me holding on for dear life from beginning to end. The ending took me by surprise.

I offer my gratitude to NetGalley and Oni Press for this ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.