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Published by Vault Comics
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
Table of Contents
About The Book
A cosmic action adventure for fans and readers of Watchmen, Strange Adventures, and Hawkeye, The Blue Flame tells the story of a blue collar working man/DIY vigilante/cosmic hero, who must defend Earth with an answer to the question: “Is humanity worth saving?”
Repairman. Vigilante. Cosmic Hero.
The Blue Flame is a cosmic hero. The Blue Flame is a DIY vigilante that fights crime on the streets of Milwaukee. The Blue Flame is a blue collar HVAC repairman named Sam Brausam.
In the wake of a horrific tragedy, the boundaries of the Blue Flame’s identity blur even further. Now, before a universal trial, the Blue Flame must prove that humanity is worth saving. But in order to do that, Sam Brausam has to save himself. Can he? An odyssey for answers at the heart of the universe.
Collects the entire ten-issue series.
"...a thought-provoking saga that transcends the usual genre clichés." -- Publishers Weekly
“The Blue Flame …is a triumph” -- SYFY Wire
"A perfect 10." -- Comics Bookcase
“…one of the most thought-provoking stories in comics all year.” – SYFY Wire
"...a vital modern superhero story." -- Comicbook.com
“With a rich, multifaceted narrative (it touches on, among other reference points, Birdman and Strange Adventures), the book is a gripping exploration of why people become heroes, and what that ultimately means in every sense (logistical, emotional, philosophical, etc.)” – AIPT
“…an intriguing and rich read…” – Comics Bookcase
Repairman. Vigilante. Cosmic Hero.
The Blue Flame is a cosmic hero. The Blue Flame is a DIY vigilante that fights crime on the streets of Milwaukee. The Blue Flame is a blue collar HVAC repairman named Sam Brausam.
In the wake of a horrific tragedy, the boundaries of the Blue Flame’s identity blur even further. Now, before a universal trial, the Blue Flame must prove that humanity is worth saving. But in order to do that, Sam Brausam has to save himself. Can he? An odyssey for answers at the heart of the universe.
Collects the entire ten-issue series.
"...a thought-provoking saga that transcends the usual genre clichés." -- Publishers Weekly
“The Blue Flame …is a triumph” -- SYFY Wire
"A perfect 10." -- Comics Bookcase
“…one of the most thought-provoking stories in comics all year.” – SYFY Wire
"...a vital modern superhero story." -- Comicbook.com
“With a rich, multifaceted narrative (it touches on, among other reference points, Birdman and Strange Adventures), the book is a gripping exploration of why people become heroes, and what that ultimately means in every sense (logistical, emotional, philosophical, etc.)” – AIPT
“…an intriguing and rich read…” – Comics Bookcase
About The Author
Christopher Cantwell is an Eisner-nominated comic book writer of such titles as DOCTOR DOOM and IRON MAN for Marvel Comics, STAR TREK: DEFIANT for IDW, PLASTIC MAN NO MORE! for DC Comics, and original books such as SHE COULD FLY (Berger Books), BRIAR (Boom! Studios), and THE BLUE FLAME (Vault). He is also the co-creator, Executive Producer and showrunner of the critically acclaimed television series HALT AND CATCH FIRE, and is also currently serving as EP & showrunner of THE TERROR: DEVIL IN SILVER, set to air on AMC in 2025.
About The Illustrator
Product Details
- Publisher: Vault Comics (May 30, 2023)
- Length: 256 pages
- ISBN13: 9781638491071
Raves and Reviews
"...a thought-provoking saga that transcends the usual genre clichés."
– Publishers Weekly
“The Blue Flame ... is a triumph."
– SYFY Wire
"A perfect 10. "
– Comics Bookcase
“…one of the most thought-provoking stories in comics all year.”
– SYFY WIRE
"...a vital modern superhero story."
– Comicbook.com
"Cantwell ... develops strong characters and works them at a crackerjack pace, with a countdown clock insistently ticking."
– Publishers Weekly
"Art by Gorham ... straddles the fantastic and the mundane with everyman-to-hero character design and imaginative cosmic scenery."
– Publishers Weekly
"THE BLUE FLAME is the real deal [...] It has that talk-amongst-friends vibe comics fans rarely get and the accessibility for casual or even non-comics readers. It's the kind of comic we don't get enough of.”"
– AIPT
"...brilliantly uses the sci-fi pulp superhero idea as a gateway to tell the very real story of someone that has to deal with the consequences of a horrible tragedy in real life in an exceptionally unique way. If you like brilliant art and clever storytelling this is one to pick up."
– Comic Watch
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- Book Cover Image (jpg): The Blue Flame Fixed Layout eBook 9781638491071
- Author Photo (jpg): Christopher Cantwell (0.1 MB)
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