Berinbea #1 is published by Lucky comics. Writer/art/letters by Ken Bouthillier, based on a story by John Michael Helmer.
The story from Helmer/Bouthillier was a lot of fun. I loved the setting of the mysterious land , and the anything can happen feel that the plot takes on. R.C.M.P. officers have always been characters that suits that adventurous lifestyle, Sgt. Cyr lives up to it, he embodies that archetypal hero.
What this comic tapped into however was this sense that there is more to this land than meets the eye. The dialogue was pretty sparse, and what was there said enough.
Visually, the art was great. There were plenty of very good panels to take in that wow impact that this creative really went for it. The lettering was as you would expect—professionally employed.
Story by John Michael Helmer
Written by Ken Bouthillier
Art by Ken Bouthillier
Cover A by Ken Bouthillier
Editor: Michael Waggoner
Pages: 8
Format: FULL color!!!
#1a NOW ON SALE!!! The fabled northern landmass of mystery beyond the Northwest Passage holds many secrets: Royal Canadian Mounted Police, WWII Japanese bomber pilots, tropical forests in the deep Yukon…and let’s just say–AGGRESSIVE WILDLIFE! Written, drawn, and Cover A by Ken Bouthillier.
Download your digital copy here: https://www.drivethrucomics.com/product/379787/Beringea-1a?manufacturers_id=7565
About Author
Peter Breau, a distinguished comic book, screen, and fiction writer residing in Saint John with his wife Kelli and children Dante and Jaden, has emerged as the most professionally published comic book writer in New Brunswick throughout his dynamic 6-year career. He writes and has written for Lucky Comics, SecondSight Publishing LLC, Caliber Comics, Antarctic Press, and BloodMoon Comics LLC. Beyond his creative works, he has played integral roles as the Former Director of Social Media and Assistant Editor at Second-Verse Second Sight Publishing LLC and as the Editor of the Harvest of Horrors Anthology at Caliber Comics/Second Sight Publishing.
Accolades adorn Peter’s journey, including:
These Damn Kids#1 nominated for Canadian Indie Comic of the Year 2022
Spacie Award Finalist Indie Writer of the Year in 2017
Winner of the Fundy Fan Fest Character Creation Award
Nomination for the H.E.R.O.I.C. Award for Best Writer in 2023
Nomination for FandomBubble’s Indie Writer of the Year in 2022
Notable commercial successes include
“These Damn Kids” #1, a #34 bestselling comic on Diamond Previews Top 500
Harvest Of Horrors Anthology spending 7 weeks Top 100 on Amazon
“Mississippi Zombie 3” debuting at #1 on Amazon.
Furthermore, his story “Peerless Piker” with artist Monique McNaughton was archived by the Edgar Rice Burroughs Estate.
Peter’s portfolio showcases collaborations with accomplished artists such as Mattia Doghini and Jaden Breau, with ongoing series like “Deliver Us from Evil,” “These Damn Kids,” and “Mud and Madness” exemplifying his storytelling prowess. His influence extends beyond comics, with features in interviews by every major reputable podcast and comic book news site outlets like CBC Information Morning, CBC Shift, Recap Sequence, True North Country Comics Podcast, Bleeding Cool, Newsarama, and FirstComics.
Engaging actively in industry recognition, Peter served as a judge for ICA Awards, contributing to the acknowledgment and promotion of emerging talents. Currently immersed in the development of a CBC Mini-Series, Peter Breau remains dedicated to pushing the boundaries of storytelling, leaving an enduring mark on the comic book world and beyond. His creative journey is marked by a commitment to innovation, earning him distinctions such as Creator of the Month for Allied Legends and SSP Creator of the Month.
