The Fifth Beatle

Vivek J. Tiwary and Andrew C. Robinson’s graphic novel biography, published by Dark Horse in 2013, tells the untold story of Brian Epstein, the visionary manager who discovered and guided the Beatles to global superstardom. This single-issue work reframes the band’s rise through Epstein’s own struggles and triumphs, offering a poignant, humanizing look at the man often called the “fifth Beatle.” It stands as a heartfelt tribute to a key but overlooked figure in music history, rendered with lush, cinematic artwork by Robinson.