SMASH: Trial by Fire
Age 9+
Comic Strip Fiction / Graphic Novels
“The full-color artwork is full of kinetic energy. . . . Smash pays homage to the genre while adding tweaks that make it all feel fresh.” — School Library Journal
Super strong. Super fast. Super young! When Andrew Ryan accidentally inherits the strength and abilities of his superhero idol, Defender, his dreams may have just come true. . . . or NOT. Fighting crime isn’t easy when you’re in the fifth grade, and it takes a lot more than superpowers to be a hero.
Creators
Chris A. Bolton has written comics, short fiction, stage plays, sketch comedy, and screenplays. He wrote and directed several short films and an acclaimed web series and recently completed his first novel. He lives in Portland, Oregon, where he still dreams of acquiring superpowers.book art: a combo perfect for kids longing for a secret identity of their own.
Kyle Bolton attended the Art Institute of Seattle and, since graduating, has worked for Electronic Arts and dozens of other game companies. He currently works for FlowPlay, Inc., doing 2-D and 3-D game animations.
