MILWAUKIE, Ore. — This August, renowned director, podcaster, producer, actor, and writer Kevin Smith (The 4:30 Movie, Mallrats) returns to the View Askewniverse with the third installment in his black-and-white anthology comic series, Quick Stops. Each issue will be written by Smith and will feature different artists.
The first issue will be illustrated by John Sprengelmeyer (Maskerade, Captain Ribman), the second by Ryan Gajda, the third by Mark Reihill (Quick Stops, Off Girl), and the fourth by Ahmed Rafaat (Who Are the Power Pals?, Quick Stops) with lettering by Andrew Thomas (Maskerade, Mosely) on issues #2-4. Issue #1 will also feature two covers by Sprengelmeyer (one exclusive to Secret Stash) and one by Kate Bettini.
In Quick Stops Volume 3, we finally get the chance to read the comic Holden McNeil created about loving and losing Alyssa Jones, as seen in the feature film Chasing Amy. Kevin Smith honors his friend and costar Shannen Doherty with two stories: one about Shannen’s immaculate sense of humor, and the other a requiem for her character in Mallrats, Rene.
We witness a touching reunion between Jay and Silent Bob and their old Dogma buddy, Metatron—Herald of the Almighty, Voice of the one true God, and dropper of divine nuggets of knowledge. And last, but not least, we keep up with the Jones sisters and find out the full story behind how Alyssa Jones got the nickname “Finger Cuffs.”
Kevin Smith delivers a few hard-earned life lessons with a heavy dose of signature levity. This volume of Quick Stops will stick with you long after the laughs stop.
Quick Stops 3 #1 (of 4) will be available in comic shops on August 13, 2025. It is now available for pre-order from your local comic shop for $4.99.
Praise for Quick Stops:
“Quick Stops #1 will make you want to rewatch all the Kevin Smith films referenced and connected here.”—AIPT Comics
“Kevin Smith fans will love this book. Comic book fans will love this book. Batman fans will love this book. So, what are you waiting for???”—Comicon
“Quick Stops #1 is a must-read for any fan of Kevin Smith and the Askewniverse. The black-and-white artwork, sharp writing, and raunchy humor make for a memorable and entertaining read. The comic book perfectly captures the spirit of the Clerks universe while adding a modern twist that feels fresh and relevant.”—Capes & Tights
“Quick Stops is a fun little love letter to the View Askew-niverse, loaded with references to its various films. Definitely worth a read for any Jay & Silent Bob fans.”—Comicbook.com
“[Quick Stops #1] is the book that the fans need and deserve.”—Indie Comix Dispatch
“If you’re a fan of Kevin Smith movies, these comics are all pure fun filled with ridiculous humor and heart while expanding on a universe so many of us fell in love with almost 30 years ago.”—Nerd Initiative
Quick Stops Volume 3 Covers
