{"product_id":"the-blue-flame-the-complete-series-9781638491064","title":"The Blue Flame: The Complete Series","description":"\u003cb\u003eA cosmic action adventure for fans and readers of \u003ci\u003eWatchmen, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eStrange Adventures\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHawkeye\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e The Blue Flame\u003c\/i\u003e 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?\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRepairman. Vigilante. Cosmic Hero. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Collects the entire ten-issue series. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"...a thought-provoking saga that transcends the usual genre clichés.\" -- \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"The Blue Flame ...is a triumph\" -- \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSYFY Wire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A perfect 10.\" -- \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eComics Bookcase\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"...one of the most thought-provoking stories in comics all year.\" - \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSYFY Wire\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"...a vital modern superhero story.\" -- \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eComicbook.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"With a rich, multifaceted narrative (it touches on, among other reference points, \u003ci\u003eBirdman \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eStrange Adventures\u003c\/i\u003e), the book is a gripping exploration of why people become heroes, and what that ultimately means in every sense (logistical, emotional, philosophical, etc.)\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAIPT\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"...an intriguing and rich read...\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eComics Bookcase\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The Blue Flame\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e ... \u003c\/b\u003eis a supremely confident, deliberate, and interesting comic. Every element of craft in this book is not only well-done but deployed in a way that serves a greater unified narrative, one that gets at the heart of the intersection of the fantastic and the tragic. It's brilliant work. \u003cb\u003e10\/10.\" - \u003ci\u003eComics Bookcase\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"If you like brilliant art and clever storytelling this is one to pick up.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eComic Watch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The Blue Flame ... \u003c\/i\u003epresents a crisscrossing narrative that pays homage to Silver Age comics and sci-fi serials, setting up a mystery that crosses time and space. Comic fans old and new should give this title a read, as it presents classic tropes in a fresh new way. [It] has also raised a set of questions that will keep readers ... hooked.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBut Why Tho?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"... a compelling narrative ...\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e -- Gate Crashers \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to writing comics (THE BLUE FLAME, IRON MAN, ANGEL, UNITED STATES OF CAPTAIN AMERICA, DOCTOR DOOM, SHE COULD FLY), Christopher Cantwell is a veteran TV writer and producer, having co-created and show ran AMC's HALT AND CATCH FIRE. He currently also serving as co-Showrunner for the TV adaption of PAPER GIRLS by Brian K. Vaughan for Amazon and Legendary Entertainment \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKurt is the colorist of comic books such as THE BLUE FLAME and MONEY SHOT from Vault Comics, GLITTERBOMB, and HACK\/SLASH. Technically, he colored BATMAN one time in DC's LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD anthology. It counts. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe won the 2021 Nerdie for Colorist of the Year from The House of Nerd Podcast. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKurt is also the creator of the Color With Kurt YouTube channel - a channel focused on making color more accessible.youtube.com\/ColorWithKurt \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe lives in Long Beach, Mississippi, with his wife and two cats. 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