The world of fine arts is under attack. And no, not attacked by art critics, but by an unseen force known as the Winking Woman. 
The Bureau of Artistic Integrity has no one to turn to, except for one. The one man who is capable of keeping reality from falling apart is Arthur Brut! Can Brut and his sidekick, Manny the Mannequin restore reality to its rightful order?
Art Brut is something else. If you’re a lover of the fine arts or someone who appreciates fine arts, there’s something to enjoy for both fine artists and comic aficionados as Maxwell Prince writes a mind-twisting thriller that combines the best elements of the comics medium and art history all into one book. Prince knows how to provide an interesting setup that lures readers in with a mystery that is well-paced, zany, and creative. Art Brut is an amusing character that is offbeat and fun and is a nice contrast to his colleague Director Margot Breslin who is a skeptic of his abilities. He might seem like an odd character, but once readers see how he views the world, it all makes sense to the story..
Martin Morazzo is the series illustrator on this book, and his art, paired with Matt Lopes and Chris O’ Halloria’s color work makes this book shine. There’s something about the art, whether it’s the sequential work, the gestural movements, exchanges between characters, it’s beautifully illustrated and as a team, they deliver a book that feels like a love child of Frank Quietly /Moebius in all the right ways, while stylistically being its own thing. Good Old Neon provides the lettering on this book and suits the art and the writing of this book perfectly. Prince’s ability to fully realize his ideas of the fine arts world and consolidate it into a thriller comic that anyone in the arts can appreciate is well executed and a joy to read. Whether you’re a fan of Grant Morrison, Vertigo, a fine arts lover, or a genuine comics lover, there is something to enjoy
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