Box Brown
Full Name and Common Aliases
Box Brown is the pen name of Andrew A. Bosma, a Canadian-American cartoonist, writer, and comic book creator.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on April 5, 1980 (alive)
Nationality and Profession(s)
Canadian-American cartoonist, writer, and comic book creator
Early Life and Background
Andrew A. Bosma was born in Ontario, Canada. He grew up in a family that encouraged his creative pursuits from an early age. Brown's interest in comic books began when he was around 5 years old, influenced by the work of artists like Frank Miller and Will Eisner.
As he grew older, Brown became increasingly fascinated with alternative comics and underground cartooning. This led him to develop his own style, which blends humor, satire, and social commentary. After completing high school, Brown moved to New York City to pursue a career in comic book creation.
Major Accomplishments
Brown is best known for creating the critically acclaimed graphic novel Andre the Giant: Life and Legend, published by IDW Publishing in 2011. The book tells the story of professional wrestler André the Giant through a combination of biography, history, and personal anecdotes.
In addition to his work on Andre the Giant, Brown has created several other notable comics, including Here, which was published by Image Comics from 2009 to 2012. Here is a surreal, humorous series that explores themes of love, relationships, and identity.
Brown's work often blends humor with social commentary, making him one of the most innovative and respected cartoonists working today.
Notable Works or Actions
Some of Brown's notable works include:
Andre the Giant: Life and Legend (2011) - a graphic novel biography of professional wrestler André the Giant
Here (2009-2012) - a surreal, humorous comic book series exploring themes of love, relationships, and identity
Brown has also worked on various other projects, including adaptations of classic literature and original comics.
Impact and Legacy
Box Brown's impact on the world of comic books cannot be overstated. His innovative style, unique voice, and willingness to tackle complex social issues have inspired a new generation of cartoonists.
Through his work, Brown has helped push the boundaries of what is possible in the medium of comics. He continues to create original content that is both critically acclaimed and widely read.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Box Brown is widely quoted or remembered for his:
Innovative approach to storytelling
Unique blend of humor, satire, and social commentary
* Groundbreaking work on Andre the Giant: Life and Legend, which has become a modern classic in the world of comic books
Quotes by Box Brown
When I first got into wrestling as a kid, I would read all of the wrestling magazines I could get my hands on. There was a satisfaction discovering that there was a whole wrestling world that existed that you didn't see on TV on Saturday morning. There was this idea that there was this stuff going on there that they didn't want us to see.
There's definitely a delicate line you have to walk in telling someone else's story that's not quite as delicate in telling your own story. I think when I'm working on a personal story, there's less pressure to try to get it exactly right.
I'm pretty interested in documentary film, and I'd watch almost anything. At some point, I stumbled upon 'shoot interviews' and found out that wrestlers were now talking openly about things that were going on in wrestling that we as viewers were not privy to. This fascinated me.
I'm a self trained, autodidactic artist, so all I was ever trying to do was to draw as realistically as possible - but that's what comes out, because I don't really know how to draw! I think when I draw characters, I'm able to reduce them down to little marks that capture the most distinct elements of them.
I work pretty quickly. I'd probably draw somebody once or twice in pencil, then just go to ink. Not really care too much about it, and it just kind of worked out.
I had been working on this series called 'Everything Dies,' and it was basically me doing non-fiction essays, responding to religion and stuff like that, and I really got into this ideas of telling factual stories via comics.
Honestly, I try to think about when I first got into wrestling, and I remember Wrestle Mania VI being the first time that I watched Wrestle Mania as it happened.
Nobody's perfect, and everybody plays the heel and the baby face at times in real life.
In many ways, we all have extraordinary circumstances thrust upon us in life, and it's up to us to do the best with them.
