The Garbage Gourmet

One scavenger's epic quest for the legendary crust that dreams are made of

by hailey freeman

Gus is no ordinary opossum. While his peers are content with bruised apples and backyard scraps, Gus is a connoisseur of the curb, a scavenger with a refined palate. For years, he has heard the whispers of the 'World's Best Pizza Dumpster'—a mythical site overflowing with extra-cheese crusts and artisanal toppings. When he discovers a grease-stained map tucked inside a discarded takeout box, the legend becomes a mission. But there is a catch: Gus has exactly four hours to navigate the treacherous suburbs, evade the neighborhood's fiercest alley cats, and cross the high-traffic boulevard before his human owners fill his dinner bowl at home. If he’s not back in time, his secret life as an urban explorer is over. Join Gus in this high-stakes, hilarious graphic novel adventure as he turns city trash into a five-star treasure. It’s a race against the clock where every alleyway holds a new challenge and every scent leads closer to the ultimate prize. Will Gus claim his cheesy crown, or will he end up as nothing more than a cautionary tail?

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