Part 1 Summary

Johnny the Homicidal Manic, by Jhonen Vasquez, is a novel about the effects of cruelty on humanity, and one young man's struggle to break free from his own insanity. Johnny fights the voices in his head as he struggles to find his purpose in life. This story tracks his journey from pain to heaven to hell and to emotional detachment.

In the first strip of Part 1, little Todd, or Squee, hears noises in his new home. He goes to his mother, who ignores him, and then to his father, who reminds him he is unwanted. Todd is sent back to his room, where he finds his bedroom window broken. He hears noises in the bathroom, and investigates to find Johnny, bleeding and searching for antiseptic. Johnny explains to Todd that his last victim fought, and then he greets Shmee, Todd's teddy bear. At...