Worst Man - by Brandt&stein (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Eisner and GLAAD award nominated creators Brandt&Stein's debut graphic novel is White Lotus meets Glass Onion.

Welcome to Paradise, prepare for trouble.

On a remote island, far from the distractions of the internet and modern life, we gather here today to celebrate the union of Domino McElligott and Battista Lovely... unless Radcliffe Raleigh can stop it!

A professional 'Worst Man', Rad is hired by the Mother of the Bride, the merciless tech mogul Valentina McElligott. With the price of failure being his life and less than 32 hours till "I do", Rad's ready to pull out every trick in his arsenal to stop the wedding and save his skin - until he meets Best Man and beef cake, Chris Kafka.

Determined to keep the Best Man close for.... uh... purely professional reasons, Rad quickly realizes he may be on the wrong side of the aisle and the only 'mistake' needing to be rectified is of his own making. But with sick guests, a ruined dress, and the smell of a conspiracy wafting from the vol-au-vents, is it too late for Radcliffe to get the ceremony back on track?

An indulgent, razor-sharp romcom, Worst Man is all the best things about reading one more chapter of your favorite fanfiction, wrapped up in 228 pages of an entirely original story. No page or panel is wasted, with expressive artwork from a never-better creative duo.

Review Quotes

"Outstanding in its genre. Fans of Wes Anderson's quirky casts, enemies-to-lovers relationship arcs, and Leverage-style "let's steal a wedding" heists will find much to love here." Booklist "Worst Man is a symphony of everything that's great about storytelling and comics. Brandt & Stein waste no opportunities, inviting you to pore over every panel. Each page is densely-packed with personality, warmth, and laugh-out-loud funny moments. You'll want to read it over and over again!" Alex Plante

"Worst Man is the whole package, an entertaining read full of emotion and creative clarity. It has an incredible sense of footing, always knowing where it stands as it leads you down a path you'll be thankful for following." Adam P Knave

"Worst Man is a hilarious romantic comedy in the vein of all the best classics; Some Like it Hot, Bringing Up Baby, Philadelphia Story. It's charming and clever, and Brandt and Stein's animated character art gives the story incredible vibrancy, spirit, and emotional resonance." Keezy Young

"WORST MAN is equal parts comedy-of-errors and con artistry at its best, LEVERAGE-meets-Oscar Wilde, and shining in a way that only a graphic novel can. Razor sharp dialogue, an entertaining lead, a killer supporting cast and some of the most expressive and dynamic art you could ever hope to find on the shelf. Everyone should read it and fall in love with it like I have." Zoe Tunnell

"Love this premise. [...] The art, so crisp and clean. It's beautiful. Colors just pop. I'm excited about this." The Smoke Show

"Titan's Worst Man is the must-read LGBTQIA+ graphic novel you've been looking for. [It] is charmingly illustrated and captures the satirical style of the dark rom-com it's set in and paces with it. Once you turn the first page, you won't want to put it down, waiting with bated breath for the unbelievable outcome." CBR

"The fear is that with so many pages, a good concept will run out of steam long before the end, but in the great British slapstick tradition, the energy is maintained all the way through. Worst Man is great. 5/5" Slings & Arrows

"Worst Man is a silly, over-the-top romantic comedy that is hard to put down." Trans Scribe

About the Author

Brandt&Stein is a gestalt cartoonist from the UK, conveniently split into two bodies for maximum productivity. They are best known for Image Comics' CROWDED, DC Pride, and BOOM's Power Rangers Infinite, and to date their work has been in projects that have garnered two Eisner nominations and five GLAAD nominations. They like making comedic comics, eating pizza and desperately searching for a spare hour for a nap.