‘My Brother, Teddy’ Review: A Fun Fantasy for Readers of All Ages

Writer: Jaromir François / Artist: Todor Hristov  There’s only one thing better than a good indie comic, and that’s a good indie comic that also happens to be the first comic that a young artist has ever made. Jaromir François debuts his first entry into the mainstream comic book industry with, My Brother, Teddy. Supported by outstanding visuals from Todor Hristov and on point coloring skills courtesy of Sonya Anastasova, François writes his tale of fantasy and chivalry in a very palatable way for all readers. One of the biggest compliments I will give this book is its delivery of clear and interesting storytelling. Whether you are 6 and can’t wait to cuddle up with your stuffed animal tonight or 36 and able to reflect fondly on your years snuggled up with a beat-up teddy bear your grandma gave you, there is a story and message here for all to enjoy. They say the pen is mightier than the sword, but it goes the other way around for Jaromir François. Instead of using a ton of text bubbles and dialogue, he lets the sequence of events tell the story while your mind fills in the blanks. I honestly love that approach, when done right. With the help of Todor Hristov and Sonya Anastasova, all you need is your eyes to fully digest everything happening in My Brother, Teddy because their artwork is so dam gorgeous. I’m talkin a thing of beauty that might make you forget this is the first time François is doing this whole dance!

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