Ripple Effect
In late 2022, writer Jordan Hart and artist Bruno Chiroleu collaborated to present a unique and impactful story to their audience. Their creation, “Ripple Effects,” tells the story of a superhero who, despite having superpowers, struggles with his health. Specifically, he has type 1 diabetes and a malfunctioning pancreas that requires constant attention and daily treatment. This inspiring tale of managing an unseen illness is based on Jordan Hart’s personal experience with thrombophilia, a lifelong blood-clotting disorder.
Recognition
“Ripple Effects” garnered the Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics in 2023. In addition, it received nominations for both an Eisner Award and a Harvey Award. The American Library Association’s Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table featured the series in their 2022 Best Graphic Novels for Adults Reading List. Additionally, it was honored as the winner of the 25th annual Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award in the Graphic Novels & Comics category.
Coming to Kickstarter: A Deluxe Hardcover Edition of ‘Ripple Effect’
On September 10th, Fan Base Press will be bringing to Kickstarter, a Deluxe Hardcover Edition of Jordan Hart’s ‘RIPPLE EFFECTS.’ This will be featuring all-new contributions from some of the biggest names in comics. In conjunction with this, we have the privilege of exclusively announcing one of these new features. The contribution of an all-new afterword by Eisner Award-winning and New York Times bestselling writer and artist John Jennings (Silver Surfer).
John Jennings
John Jennings is a professor, author, artist, graphic novelist, curator, Harvard Fellow, New York Times Bestseller, 2018 Eisner Winner, and all-around champion of Black culture. To learn more about his work, check out his website.
Ripple Effects was created, written, and colored by Jordan Hart and illustrated by Bruno Chiroleu. It was flatted by Shane Kadlecik, lettered by Oceano Ransford, and features cover art by Justin C. Harder and includes a foreword by Matthew Noe (librarian, Harvard Medical School).
Check out the Kickstart Campaign for Ripple Effects here.
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