Fourth of July, 1971. Five awkward, young men drive to New York City to attend the '71 comic convention in search of love, sex, art, comic books and a glimpse at the city's wicked underbelly. What they encounter changes their lives forever. Visit a pivotal time as comics change from a business to an art form. Meet Allan Caldwell, comic artist, blacklisted since the 1950s for his testimony to the U.S. Congressional Inquiry. Tour the greatest city in America during a period of social disintegration. THIS ISSUE: "Hot Dog, French Fries and an Egg Cream". Allan Caldwell exhibits a depraved genius while drawing at his convention table. Meanwhile, two of Harold's friends enjoy themselves exploring Times Square. Another friend is busy buying up old comic books to get in on the ground floor of the growing hobby.