Rusty Brown
Book • 2005
Rusty Brown is a graphic novel by Chris Ware, published in 2019.
The book collects stories that Ware began writing and illustrating in 2001.
It focuses on Rusty Brown, a character who remains fixated on his childhood obsessions, particularly comic heroes like Supergirl.
The narrative also delves into the lives of other characters, including Rusty's father, Woody, who is a sci-fi escapist and an English teacher, and Joanne Cole, an African American language teacher.
The story is characterized by its non-linear narrative, exploring themes of nostalgia, loneliness, and the complexities of human relationships.
The book is notable for its experimental approach to the comics medium, with multiple storylines and visual storytelling techniques.
The book collects stories that Ware began writing and illustrating in 2001.
It focuses on Rusty Brown, a character who remains fixated on his childhood obsessions, particularly comic heroes like Supergirl.
The narrative also delves into the lives of other characters, including Rusty's father, Woody, who is a sci-fi escapist and an English teacher, and Joanne Cole, an African American language teacher.
The story is characterized by its non-linear narrative, exploring themes of nostalgia, loneliness, and the complexities of human relationships.
The book is notable for its experimental approach to the comics medium, with multiple storylines and visual storytelling techniques.
