TROUBLE BRUIN


"There’s a pathos underpinning the occasional but overt humour which, over thirty-four pages, enables the reader to empathise with the characters...My only gripe is that there currently isn’t a follow-up story/issue..."
Kieron Mullins, Reviewer, Comics International

"Matthew turns the tale from straight retelling of a life into a heartfelt and touching recounting of a hero’s death and all the emotional fall-out that comes along."
Richard Bruton, ForbiddenPlanet.co.uk

It's Time To Bear Witness!

Brummie lad Eric Brown was born into tragedy: bad luck dogged his every step. But when a military accident gave him powers beyond those of mortal Midlanders, Eric chose to serve his community as the mysterious BLUE TED.

Eric's story is told through the eyes of his son, David - a son for whom he gave up the hero game, and a son for whom the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

Trouble Bruin begins with The Blitz and gallops to an explosive conclusion, but at its heart, it explores the relationship between father and son, and examines the consequences of unconditional love - for people, for places, and for adventure.

Trouble Bruin is a family memoir with a superhuman twist, and collects the original graphic novella also available here. A print edition can be yours for £1.75/$2.75, including postage and packing.

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Reviewed by Richard Bruton

"A perfect example of the breadth and passion of today’s British small press scene. He’s obviously got a big love for superheroes, as most of his books feature some take on the superhero as everyman tale. Whether it’s the funky Trixie Biker, empowered by a dying pixie’s last breath to fight crime on Dixie the Superbike or Newstreet; Matthew’s stab at giving Birmingham it’s own superhero.

"But while these comics were fine for what they are, I prefer it when he adds something more to the mix of fun superhero tales. Take Trouble Bruin; his biographical tale of another Birmingham superhero and his son across the years, using the superpowers sparingly to illustrate what makes this particular family slightly different. And when he needs to, Matthew turns the tale from straight retelling of a life into a heartfelt and touching recounting of a hero’s death and all the emotional fall-out that comes along.

"For me, this is what I would rather read and it’s a lot more interesting than the lighter comics."

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