Set in Melbourne in the shadow of WWII, this graphic novel deals with war, ideals, family and love. With a distinctive cast of characters and strong themes, this book will resonate with a broad audience. Book One of the Robert Wells trilogy.
As the world spins out of control into World War II, Robert and his family wrestle with the challenges it presents. Robert offers his apartment to German-Jewish refugees, Artie intends to join up as soon as the fighting breaks out, their mother despairs that another war will lead to more death in her family, and Robert's communist sweetheart Elsa answers the call of capitalism. When Robert befriends Mata, the precocious young refugee with a yen for men in uniform, it is only the beginning of his journey; a soul-searching journey with an uncertain ending.
The Sacrifice draws compelling parallels between Australia then and now, and explores questions of courage, masculinity, tolerance and national identity that will resonate long after the book is read.
Book 1 in The Robert Wells Trilogy
About Bruce Mutard
Bruce Mutard has been producing graphic novels and comics for 15 years. He published Street Smell in the 1990s and his work has also appeared in the Small Press Expo volumes of 1999, 2002 and 2004, DEE VEE and numerous other magazines and zines. His first graphic novel, The Bunker, was published in the US by Image Comics in 2003. The Sacrifice is Book 1 in The Robert Wells Trilogy. He is also working on, The Silence, which is scheduled for publication in 2009.