Buttonpress Publications, Ireland’s longest on going producer in the all ages comic book and graphic novel field latest offering sees not just one, but all the kids appearing in their own new adventures.
Since the Wren took flight above the Dubh-Lynn city rooftops in 2009, he has been joined across Hibernia by Artos in an Chláir, Thimble in Contae Chiarraí and Stoat, also leaping among the rooftops of Dubh-Lynn city. But where is Hibernia?
Hibernia(an alternative Ireland), It is a world where the Dé Danaan, Mileasians, Firbolgs, Vikings and other Irish ancient races/arrivals have left their mark through blood ties. Certain people are born with superhuman gifts that are side effects from the Sidhé (Fairyfolk/Dé Danaan), Norse living and settling with mortals. These gifts give rise to heroes, and also villains - for not all who are gifted wish to fight for the greater good in Hibernia. These powers usually surface within the twenty-first year of a person’s life. With the Wren, he’s just a kid, so why so soon? You must read the graphic novels for all our heroes journeys to find out, no spoilers!!
It has always been Buttonpress’s wish to bring huge dollops of Superhero inclusive diverse adventure and the first Bumper edition does not disappoint. Bringing the writing home grown talents of Anthea West, Paul Carroll, Oisin Lynch and Gary Moloney scribing new adventures for our heroes across Hibernia. Jason Browne in house artist returns after illustrating "17 Martin street" the graphic novel with O Bien Press to illustrate not just one, but all adventures. But, there is more! Debuting this edition, Hibernia’s newest hero, the Kingfisher takes flight in Contae Chorcaí, bringing our hero count to a fist bump five!
