No discussion of an adult comic by JAB Comix would be complete without addressing controversy. Some critics argue that Grumpy Old Man Jefferson romanticizes toxic masculinity. Others claim it is a Trojan horse for actual bigotry, given Jefferson’s frequent (and disastrous) attempts to understand modern race and gender discourse. However, defenders note that Jefferson is always the butt of the joke. He never wins. His rants are proven wrong by the comic’s events. In one issue, he insists that solar panels are "government spy mirrors," only to have them reflect sunlight onto his prized lawn gnome collection, melting them into puddles of liquid ceramic.
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As Emma made herself a bowl of cereal, Jefferson couldn't help but think that maybe he needed to take a deep breath and try to find the bright side. But for now, he was just happy to sit back and enjoy his coffee. No discussion of an adult comic by JAB