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 "The Blue Flame ... is 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.
10/10." - Comics Bookcase "If you like brilliant art and clever storytelling this is one to pick up." -
Comic Watch "The Blue Flame ... presents 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." -
But Why Tho? "... a compelling narrative ..."
-- Gate Crashers
Cantwell, Christopher: - 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.
Gorham, Adam: - Comic book interiors + covers. Currently drawing The Blue Flame @ Vault Comics.
Otsmane-Elhaou, Hassan: - Hassan is a British/Algerian comics letterer, and has worked on titles like Vault Comics' The Blue Flame, Black Stars Above, The RUSH, Engineward, No One's Rose, and TEST, as well as X-O Manowar, First Knife, and Undone By Blood. He's also the editor of the Eisner-winning PanelxPanel, and voice behind Strip Panel Naked.
https: //twitter.com/hassanoe
https: //hassanoe.co.uk/
Russell, Kurt Michael: - "Kurt 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.
He won the 2021 Nerdie for Colorist of the Year from The House of Nerd Podcast.
Kurt is also the creator of the Color With Kurt YouTube channel - a channel focused on making color more accessible.youtube.com/ColorWithKurt
He lives in Long Beach, Mississippi, with his wife and two cats. When he is not coloring, he enjoys drawing, streaming, playing basketball, video games, movies, and coloring more.
https: //www.instagram.com/kmichaelrussell/
https: //twitter.com/kmichaelrussell
youtube.com/ColorWithKurt"
