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| MAY 30, 2025 (PORTLAND, OR) — From multi-platinum recording artist and songwriter Scott Hoffman—best known as Babydaddy of the Scissor Sisters—comes NOSTALGIA, a searing, soul-searching graphic novel debut that examines the fallout of fame through a haunting dystopian lens. Featuring mesmerizing artwork by Danijel Žeželj (Luna Park, Superman), colors by Lee Loughridge, and letters by Steve Wands, Nostalgia blends sci-fi noir with personal mythology that no music fan should miss! |
| A reclusive rock star receives a mysterious package that forces him to face both his past and a resistance movement that represents all of the ideals he had once stood for. A wild exploration of stardom and its price from Babydaddy of the Scissor Sisters in his comics writing debut! |
Praise for NOSTALGIA
“Nostalgia is like an effortless-sounding song in a haunted key, a meticulously crafted meditation on creative passion and loneliness.”
—Jake Shears, singer/songwriter, co-founder of Scissor Sisters, author of Boys Keep Swinging
“Scott’s storytelling is as bold and unforgettable as Danijel’s stunning artwork. Together, they create a world that lingers in your mind long after the final page.”—Stephanie Phillips (Harley Quinn, Wonder Woman, Spider-Gwen, Phoenix)
“While speaking clearly to the present moment, Nostalgia is a potent mix of Blade Runner and John Constantine’s early Hellblazer adventures. . . . Grimy, lived-in speculative fiction meets personally insightful observations about music and art, conveying an outrage at modern injustices that saturates the setting, but doesn’t get in the way of a deeply personal journey and perspective for its title character. Žeželj’s art and Loughridge’s colors are exemplary, achieving the same absorbing style as Craig Mancini’s in-world performances.” —ScreenRant
“Writer Scott Hoffman’s work in this particular space is fantastic, as so much is conveyed in relatively minimal dialogue between Nostalgia (Craig) and Nathan. It’s an also a credit to artist Daniel Zezelj, colorist Lee Loughridge, and letterer Steve Wands, who are able to further immerse you by making each location feel like its own completely distinct world.”—Comicbook.com
“Hoffman, Žeželj and the team bring a powerful vision of a lost soul trying to find himself through solid writing and fantastic imagery. This is a book you don’t want to pass up checking out.” —ODPH Podcast review
“The resulting story isn’t just about exploring Mancini/Nostalgia but a bleak world not unlike our own and even the very ideas of memory and interpersonal connection that accompany these bleak techno-noirs. Like many of Hoffman’s own tunes, it’s a vibrant, deeply personal exploration of the human condition.” —AIPT Comics
“In our current culture and some people’s obsession with a past that’s somehow pristine, unimpeachable and better than today, it’s a great time to read and delve into Nostalgia.” —Gay League
For fans of Velvet Goldmine, Daytripper, or stories that pulse with heartache and invention, Nostalgia offers a high-gloss, slow-burn descent into one man’s fractured legacy—and the echoes it leaves behind.
Scissor Sisters are currently North American tour with Kesha. You can learn more at https://www.scissorsisters.com.
Scott Hoffman will also be signing at Book Soup (Los Angeles, CA) July 5th at 12 PM. This is a ticketed event, so reserve your space here.
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