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written by Doug Wagner, illustrated by Daniel Hillyard, and colored by

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of the ''John Wick'' franchise, ''Plastic'' is about retired serial killer Edwyn Stoffgruppen who has been trying to avoid trouble while on honeymoon with his love Virginia. The American company

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published ''Plastic'' on a monthly basis, with the first issue released on 19 April 2017 and the fifth and final issue released on 23 August 2017. A prequel miniseries, ''Plastic: Death & Dolls'', began publication on 12 June 2024.

Publication history

The series consisted of five issues with the final issue published on August 23, 2017. The first issue released with positive initial reviews and three print-runs on the initial issue. A prequel miniseries, ''Plastic: Death & Dolls'', began publication on June 12, 2024.

Plot

''Plastic'' follows retired serial killer Edwyn Stoffgruppen and the love of his life Virginia, a sex doll he "met online", as they travel across America. Edwyn stopped killing in pursuit of Virginia's affection until a Louisiana business magnate kidnapped Virginia and demanded Edwyn kill again to gain her freedom.

Release Schedule

Collected editions

The series was released as a single trade paperback on October 18, 2017.

Reception

Reprints

Initial reception of the series appears optimistic with reviewers often citing the twisted and absurd storytelling. It proved so popular that

announced another print run a day after its initial release and once more a month later.

Critical reception

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has been recounted saying that Plastic is "The weirdest shit I've ever read. I love it!".

Characters

;Edwyn Stoffgruppen: A delusional drifter trying to remain below the radar as he wanders from town to town with his love Virginia, Edwyn was a serial killer nicknamed "The Baggy Man" for his obsession with plastic, whose modus operandi was to decapitate those he considered offensive to his unique sensibilities and leave their severed heads in Ziploc bags, but he has since retired since starting a relationship with Virginia. ;Virginia: A plastic sex doll who is the object of Edwyn's affection.

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