One of The Irish Times’ Best Graphic Novel of 2024!
After a successful Kickstarter campaign, Brotherhood Part 1 launched on the 29th of November, 2024! Order your copy here.
In the rural, rolling hills of revolutionary Ireland, 4 teenagers engage in their own fight for freedom. Brotherhood is a darkly comedic tale of youthful rebellion set against the brutal backdrop of the Irish War of Independence.
Brotherhood Part 1 of 2 is an 92-page black and white graphic novel set during the violent Irish War of Independence. The book has a full-colour cover, contains 76 pages of story, and is intended for a mature audience.
Macdara, a young Irish teen, is dragged into the raging Irish War of Independence when he is accidentally involved in the death of a British “Black and Tan” constable. To cover his tracks, he and his friends, Colm, Ciara, and Seamus, form the Brotherhood.
With a rich cast of characters, rural Irish setting, and sharp commentary on the myths of heroism and the cost of freedom, Brotherhood offers a fresh and original perspective on a pivotal moment in Irish history.
“Brotherhood is a ripping yarn that has something dark bubbling from within its hidden centre.”
Prof. Paul Rouse and author Seán Hogan at the launch of Brotherhood Part 1- Photo by Rose Mannion
Brotherhood Part 1’s first printing cover
“Not since you opened your Victor or your Hotspur Annual ... would you see such incredible animations as is in this book”
“Tipperary’s Seán Hogan brings a brash Tarantino sensibility to the War of Independence on Brotherhood Part 1. The top-notch artwork is begging for colour.”
Preview of Pages 1 - 3 of Brotherhood Part 1