Cover: Rick Veitch

Rich Veitch’s Brat Pack #[nn]

Nov 2018 · IDW · 29.99 USD

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This IDW collection gathers Rich Veitch's acclaimed 1990s miniseries Bratpack, a darkly satirical deconstruction of the superhero sidekick trope. Veitch's work subverts the classic kid-adventurer archetype, presenting a gritty, morally complex narrative that critiques the genre's conventions and the exploitation of young heroes. The volume includes the complete original series along with supplementary material, offering a comprehensive look at this influential cult classic from an era of revisionist comics.

Rich Veitch’s Brat Pack #nn (2018) delivers a sharp, unsettling twist on the hero origin trope, as Slumsburg’s fallen sidekicks are replaced by new recruits who quickly learn the cost of their mentorship. Written and illustrated by Rick Veitch, with cover art by Rick Veitch, the issue unfolds with a grim sense of inevitability, revealing that the guardians aren’t who they seem—and the battle they’re thrust into may be far from heroic.

writer, artist, inker Rick Veitch · letterer Gary Fields · cover Rick Veitch