Jay & Silent Bob: Jays of Future Past #1

Jays of Future Past #1 was released in 2023 as part of a limited comic book miniseries centered on Kevin Smith’s iconic duo, Jay and Silent Bob. Published by DSTLRY, the series was written by Kevin Smith with art by Luis Garza. It emerged from the expanded View Askewniverse, a fictional universe spanning several decades of Smith's filmography, functioning as a meta-textual parody of classic comic book tropes, specifically referencing the time-travel narrative structures famously established in X-Men storylines.

The visual design emphasizes the irreverent, counter-culture aesthetic associated with the characters since their 1994 debut in Clerks. Garza’s illustrative style captures the distinct likenesses of the characters while integrating them into a frenetic, high-concept science fiction environment. The series was met with interest primarily from existing fans of the film franchise, appreciated for maintaining the specific conversational cadence and cynical humor that define Smith's writing style.