Comix for Chix #5: Bruno


Soon after Christopher Baldwin's delightful strip Bruno begins, our titular heroine decides to drop out of college and explore life. (Yes, it's the recipe for any number of 'slacker' stories, but with Bruno it works.) As with many young women, part of that exploration involves her sexuality, and after an abortive attempt or two (she comments about her first girl-girl experience: "Too many breasts. Too confusing.") she comes to the realization that she's bi. It's a slice-of-life strip that basically follows Bruno as she works her way through life, told with humor and charm.

Baldwin makes excellent use of his single-panel format, using the spacing of dialogue to tell a story within a single frame. His artwork shows a deft touch of the pen that starts strong and continues to improve.

One of the best things about Bruno is that you can read the entire run of the strip online for free! So give it a whirl--and if you enjoy it as much as I, consider supporting the creator by ordering one of the nifty collections.