The Adventures of Johnny Thumb

The Adventures of Johnny Thumb is an illustrated novel written in script form by author/illustrator Hannah Bottenberg. It is a dark comedy set in 1930s New York City and centers around Johnny "Thumb" Tangredi, an Italian mobster, and his right hand man, Seff Meyers.

Plot
It's the 1930s and in New York City, the Great Depression is in full swing. Johnny “Thumb” Tangredi, the handsome young nephew of a Sicilian crime boss, and his bumbling neurotic sidekick, Seff Meyers enjoy being notorious figures in the realm of organized crime. In addition to being part of the “Family Business”, this motley pair is also striving to lead normal lives. Johnny struggles to keep his crumbling, over-seas romance afloat while also dealing with surprises from the past and trying to stay on good terms with the cops. Seff tries to “keep-it-kosher” while juggling his OCD, his many phobias, and his relationship with a rabbi’s daughter. And, if dealing with life isn’t enough, the enemy gangs are suddenly flocking and are out for revenge.

Characters
Johnny "Thumb" Tangredi - the main character of the series. He is an Italian mobster from New York City. Although he is a feared member of the criminal world, he is actually very soft at heart

Seff Meyers - Johnny's right hand man. Seff, for the most part, is the source of humor, whether he tries to be or not. He is meek and suffers from OCD

Shayna Schullman&#160;- Seff's girlfriend. She is a tough New Yorker and a feminist. She serves as Seff's foil

Giovanni Tangredi&#160;- Johnny's uncle and boss, the capo tuttu capi of the Tangredi Crime Family

Mikey Tangredi&#160;- Giovanni's son, a henchman.

Joey Rosco&#160;- Also a henchman. He is a robust little man who suffers from a Napoleon Complex.

Alfred "Stinky" Meyers&#160;- Seff's younger brother, also a henchman. He has an irrational fear of being stared at and in known for his incredible height and stinky feet.