Here we have a cover that’s like a throwback to a time when men were men, baseball was a religion, and astronauts were national heroes. “The Wingmen” features two iconic figures, John Glenn, the astronaut, and Ted Williams, the baseball legend, and it’s all about their “unlikely, unusual, unbreakable friendship.”

John Glenn’s smiling like he just landed on the moon, even though he didn’t—he orbited the Earth, people, there’s a difference. And Ted Williams, standing there in his Boston Red Sox uniform, looking like he just hit a home run and doesn’t have time for any nonsense. It’s a black and white cover, probably to make it feel all historical and serious.

The title font is bold, with a little airplane icon because, you know, wingmen—get it? It’s almost too on the nose. The subtitle’s trying hard to sell you on the fact that this friendship is not just any friendship, it’s “unlikely” and “unusual.” Well, I’ll be the judge of that.

Rating: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (2/5) Summary: A nostalgic nod to an era when astronauts and baseball legends were the ultimate heroes. The cover, with its bold title and black-and-white photos, screams historical significance and camaraderie, promising a deep dive into an exceptional friendship.