famed writer Neil Gaiman described the work as "heartbreaking and funny", adding that it is "beautifully drawn." Veteran comic writer Steven Grant called it "work of a mature talent". The art was praised by critics for supporting the seriousness of the text. Publishers Weekly said the art "takes what should be a self-evidently ludicrous proposition and somehow imbues it with plausibility". Jeff VanderMeer agreed, describing the art as detailed but never cluttered, adding realism to the plot. Reviewer Christopher Allen said Alanguilan's "inking gifts [are] on display with lots of rural texture." Greg McElhatton said Elmer "takes its subject quite seriously, avoiding chicken puns, jokes, and other sorts of trickery," but expressed disappointment that Jake was not as compelling of a character as Elmer. References External links 2006 comics debuts 2010 comics debuts Philippine comics titles Slave Labor Graphics titles Chickens in popular culture