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Brit, Vol. 1: Old Soldier
Meet the government's last line of defense when it comes to the really messy parts of keeping the world safe... Brit. When super-powered menaces threaten our home soil, send in Brit, a one man killing machine. Indestructible, unstoppable and eligible for a senior citizen's discount.
176 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 2003
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Robert Kirkman
2,399 books6,994 followersRobert Kirkman is an American comic book writer best known for his work on The Walking Dead, Invincible for Image Comics, as well as Ultimate X-Men and Marvel Zombies for Marvel Comics. He has also collaborated with Image Comics co-founder Todd McFarlane on the series Haunt. He is one of the five partners of Image Comics, and the only one of the five who was not one of the original co-founders of that publisher.
Robert Kirkman's first comic books were self-published under his own Funk-o-Tron label. Along with childhood friend Tony Moore, Kirkman created Battle Pope which was published in late 2001. Battle Pope ran for over 2 years along with other Funk-o-Tron published books such as InkPunks and Double Take.
In July of 2002, Robert's first work for another company began, with a 4-part SuperPatriot series for Image, along with Battle Pope backup story artist Cory Walker. Robert's creator-owned projects followed shortly thereafter, including Tech Jacket, Invincible and Walking Dead.
Robert Kirkman's first comic books were self-published under his own Funk-o-Tron label. Along with childhood friend Tony Moore, Kirkman created Battle Pope which was published in late 2001. Battle Pope ran for over 2 years along with other Funk-o-Tron published books such as InkPunks and Double Take.
In July of 2002, Robert's first work for another company began, with a 4-part SuperPatriot series for Image, along with Battle Pope backup story artist Cory Walker. Robert's creator-owned projects followed shortly thereafter, including Tech Jacket, Invincible and Walking Dead.
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January 24, 2021
Easily my fave 'Invincible, Vol. 1: Family Matters' reality spin-off volumes - Brit, volume 1: Old Soldier features the government's ultimate solution for messy or untenable situations, you know, when they have gone FUBAR. The indestructible, unstoppable and eligible for a senior citizen's discounts Brit is a pretty off-kilter and interesting creation by the Kirkman fam, which I thoroughly enjoyed with it's big problems simple solutions approach by the main protagonist. 8 out of 12. I read the comic books "Brit", "Brit: Cold Death" and "Brit: Red, White, Black and Blue" and the Brit epilogue. Oh, and the Goodreads blurb (as of 2017) is wrong, this volume collects Brit #1-7, as the first volume was made up of one-shots.
May 29, 2024
Back to invincible spin-offs again! This time it’s Brit, always liked his character in the main story but you don’t see much of him so it was good to see him here as well as getting to see a lot of Donald too.
This book contains three stories, all of which I had a good time reading. It wasn’t anything mind blowing but was fun action which I enjoyed.
This book contains three stories, all of which I had a good time reading. It wasn’t anything mind blowing but was fun action which I enjoyed.
January 27, 2021
Brit Vol. 1 Old Soldier collects issues Brit 1, Brit: Cold War: 1, and Brit: Red, White, & Blue 1 by Robert Kirkman with art by Tony Moore and Cliff Rathburn.
Brit is the last line of defense for our military's super-powered threats. Brit is an approximately 60-year old vet who isn't afraid to say what is on his mind or destroy whatever is closest to him. Brit faces a wide range of adversaries through the the stories presented in this volume all the while trying to settle down with his fiance.
This was a pretty fun action book that features crazy fight scenes. Brit isn't afraid to take down any size threat with his bare fists. There is some crude humor and gore throughout the book but it is nowhere near as risque or brutal as similar series such as The Boys. Brit contains some minor characters introductions that will pop-up in the Invincible universe.
Brit is the last line of defense for our military's super-powered threats. Brit is an approximately 60-year old vet who isn't afraid to say what is on his mind or destroy whatever is closest to him. Brit faces a wide range of adversaries through the the stories presented in this volume all the while trying to settle down with his fiance.
This was a pretty fun action book that features crazy fight scenes. Brit isn't afraid to take down any size threat with his bare fists. There is some crude humor and gore throughout the book but it is nowhere near as risque or brutal as similar series such as The Boys. Brit contains some minor characters introductions that will pop-up in the Invincible universe.
February 18, 2023
You can absolutely tell that Robert Kirkman grew up with 90’s comics, especially titles like Savage Dragon and Youngblood. This was ridiculous and way over the top all the time and would have fit in that era perfectly. Very fun read not to be taken too serious!
November 11, 2014
Brit is Robert Kirkman writing a Savage Dragon style comic. The whole thing is bombastic, with rapid pacing, weird character development and forced expository dialogue. The whole thing is pretty goofy, and really pales in comparison to Kirkman's Invincible book, but it's still a worth while extension of the Invincible U. Tony Moore and Cliff Rathburn provide some really great art, and there are some fun, well illustrated fight scenes to help move things along through the confusing and over-the-top drama.
July 1, 2021
Brit mě v Invincible řadě moc nebavil, ale ve své sólovce Kirkman dokázal, že ví co s ním dělat. Ono upřímně, je to celkem generický, ale strašně mě bavil cynický humor Brita spolu s linkou okolo Donalda což je můj osobní hrdina. K tomu je tu Tony Moore který prostě umí perfektně kreslit. Milá jednohubka rozšiřující svět Invincibla, strašně jsem se bavil a celou dobu se těšil co mi příběh nadělí.
June 26, 2021
Characters from Invincible, gore from Walking dead and stupidity from spoof movies. Good artists wasting their potential.
September 13, 2014
With the success of The Walking Dead, all of Kirkman's older titles are getting renewed interest. This one was a mildly entertaining read about an aging military man-weapon whose "super power" is his indestructibilty. But he's not super strong, so he really just wears down his enemies, which is kind of amusing. It's very dude-centric, but luckily, it lacks most of the aggressive sexism that we have to suffer through in action movies. That being said, OF COURSE he has a "stripper girlfriend" who gets off the pole and knocked up within the first volume. OF COURSE.
March 23, 2020
Brit #1, Brit: Cold Death #1, Brit: Red White Black & Blue #1 (July 2003-July 2004). Brit has been fighting for the country for a long, long time. When it appears that Brit’s powers could be wearing out, Brit finds himself the target of a military operation trying to clone his abilities. Brit’s going on the run with his girlfriend Jessica, but Brit’s duty to serve could be too great to give up!
Written by Robert Kirkman, Brit Volume 1: Old Soldier is an Image Comics superhero comic book collection. The volume collects the three stand alone issues (in color) before Brit’s own series and features art by Tony Moore.
I enjoyed Invincible, and Kirkman turned Invincible into an “Invincible Universe”. His character was kind of part of the Image universe (with cameos there and with cameos by other Image characters like Savage Dragon and Super Patriot), but it largely felt like Invincible ran in own world. Brit #1 was released a little after Invincible #1 but became a bigger player as Invincible unfolded.
Brit largely has the same tone as Invincible and to a lesser extent of Kirkman’s other success The Walking Dead. Kirkman’s characters often don’t have an easy fight and the blood and guts will fly. Brit’s character is relatively invincible (more so than Invincible in many ways), so it doesn’t get quite as gory as Invincible in this volume. The violence and the comic book action is over the top, but it just feels more like an adult-aimed comic than a gore-fest.
I can’t say I like the Brit character much. He’s rather bland and unexplored in this volume. You don’t know about his past, his abilities, or his even much of what he’s thinking in this volume. You get a bit of insight with his ex-wife showing up and the story surrounding her in Brit: Red White Blue & Black, but it feels like there should have been an issued devoted to exploring the lead character a bit earlier since the issues are stand-alones. He doesn’t have the enigma or personality of someone like Wolverine so to make his past a mystery doesn’t do much.
A weird side note in this story is the development of the Donald Ferguson character who largely plays a supporting role in Invincible (this collection technically introduced Cecil Stedman as well before he became a major supporting character in Invincible). I didn’t read Brit until I had read most of Invincible and it was nice to have a bit more dimension on this character. He comes off a little as Machine Man in this volume (and I have always have a soft spot for Machine Man).
Brit 1: Old Soldier is probably only recommended for fans of Invincible who are seeking more since that series is over. I know that I have more interest in Tech Jacket, Capes Incorporated, and others now than I did when they were being released. Brit isn’t bad, but it also isn’t up to the level of Invincible. Brit 1: Old Soldier is followed by Brit 2: AWOL.
Written by Robert Kirkman, Brit Volume 1: Old Soldier is an Image Comics superhero comic book collection. The volume collects the three stand alone issues (in color) before Brit’s own series and features art by Tony Moore.
I enjoyed Invincible, and Kirkman turned Invincible into an “Invincible Universe”. His character was kind of part of the Image universe (with cameos there and with cameos by other Image characters like Savage Dragon and Super Patriot), but it largely felt like Invincible ran in own world. Brit #1 was released a little after Invincible #1 but became a bigger player as Invincible unfolded.
Brit largely has the same tone as Invincible and to a lesser extent of Kirkman’s other success The Walking Dead. Kirkman’s characters often don’t have an easy fight and the blood and guts will fly. Brit’s character is relatively invincible (more so than Invincible in many ways), so it doesn’t get quite as gory as Invincible in this volume. The violence and the comic book action is over the top, but it just feels more like an adult-aimed comic than a gore-fest.
I can’t say I like the Brit character much. He’s rather bland and unexplored in this volume. You don’t know about his past, his abilities, or his even much of what he’s thinking in this volume. You get a bit of insight with his ex-wife showing up and the story surrounding her in Brit: Red White Blue & Black, but it feels like there should have been an issued devoted to exploring the lead character a bit earlier since the issues are stand-alones. He doesn’t have the enigma or personality of someone like Wolverine so to make his past a mystery doesn’t do much.
A weird side note in this story is the development of the Donald Ferguson character who largely plays a supporting role in Invincible (this collection technically introduced Cecil Stedman as well before he became a major supporting character in Invincible). I didn’t read Brit until I had read most of Invincible and it was nice to have a bit more dimension on this character. He comes off a little as Machine Man in this volume (and I have always have a soft spot for Machine Man).
Brit 1: Old Soldier is probably only recommended for fans of Invincible who are seeking more since that series is over. I know that I have more interest in Tech Jacket, Capes Incorporated, and others now than I did when they were being released. Brit isn’t bad, but it also isn’t up to the level of Invincible. Brit 1: Old Soldier is followed by Brit 2: AWOL.
November 4, 2024
This is a fairly good one.
Brit is different kind of character, a lone, senile, rugged old man, in services of the government for multiple decades. His super powers : indestructible. The government calls him when all other heroes fail, because he is basically indestructible.
We follow three different storylines, that introduces the character, his personal affairs and his work for the government in line with few other nicely fleshed out characters and their backstory.
We see Brit going against super villains, nuclear weapons, aliens, the government military, robots and my personal favourite, a super villain in Indonesia who absorbs energy from anything. You don't often see a hero strapping a nuclear warhead around him and jumping off the plane to destroy a villain and save the day.
Brit is different kind of character, a lone, senile, rugged old man, in services of the government for multiple decades. His super powers : indestructible. The government calls him when all other heroes fail, because he is basically indestructible.
We follow three different storylines, that introduces the character, his personal affairs and his work for the government in line with few other nicely fleshed out characters and their backstory.
We see Brit going against super villains, nuclear weapons, aliens, the government military, robots and my personal favourite, a super villain in Indonesia who absorbs energy from anything. You don't often see a hero strapping a nuclear warhead around him and jumping off the plane to destroy a villain and save the day.
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January 7, 2024Just finished "Brit Vol. 1: Old Soldier" and I have to say I liked it. I read this after completing the Invincible series, and it seamlessly adds depth to the universe. The only challenge I encountered was pinpointing the timeframe within the overall timeline. Despite that, I would recommend it. Unfortunately, Volume 2 isn't available on Kindle Unlimited, so I'm contemplating whether to purchase the entire set. Either way, a solid read that can be enjoyed independently of Invincible. #BookReview #Comics #ReadingRecommendation #InvincibleUniverse
January 5, 2025
3⭐. I like this comic, but not quite as exciting as Invincible despite the familiar cast of characters. I still like the idea of a superhero whose only power is being indestructible, showing how that could be used to solve most problems in imaginative ways. Still not a hard recommend unless you can't get enough of the Invincible Universe.
April 1, 2020
Brit, a government agent and "super hero," is invulnerable. That's the extent of his power. This cartoonish book is chock full of gratuitous sex and violence, with a thin strand of a plot. It's more of a comedy in the sense of Tom and Jerry.
December 31, 2021
Pure popcorn superhero fare - the hook for Brit is that he has a pretty typical invincibility power with olympic athlete fitness, but he's old. Interested to see where this goes as I've enjoyed Kirkman's Invincible - as a bonus it's set in the same universe so some familiar faces make cameos.
April 27, 2022
Very good, love to see a main character old and kicking a**. Not your typical superhero. Absolutely loved when they mention Invincible, it’s nice to recognize characters from the image comic universe. Like, Oh I know them! Overall 4.8 great read,
November 4, 2025
Good comic about someone that I was looking for more info about because after finishing Invincible, this was one of the more interesting characters that were sprinkled throughout the series and left me wanting more.
Good series and good character.
Good series and good character.
May 8, 2019
This has 2003 written all over it and that's not a good thing. Brit has aged terribly.
August 28, 2019
Real fun to have an invincible old superhero.
April 16, 2023
Brit is nothing but badassness
November 25, 2023
3.5/5
December 11, 2023
donald fucks HARD
May 14, 2024
Brit's a bit of a douche but you know who's great? DONALD.
July 25, 2010
Brit is old and indestructible. The government regularly contracts his services to handle Situations no one else can. Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond his control, the solutions Brit dishes out tend to be incredibly messy (bloody, gory), and public. So, he keeps the government busy covering up what really went down.
At least one scientist has been jonesing to get his hands on Brit for years - to study his genetic make-up and see if there's some way science may be able to replicate his powers. Up until now, they've refrained, but one of Brit's "handlers"/contacts believes that Brit may have been injured in a battle with an alien (was that a nosebleed he saw?). Before the scientists can swoop in triumphantly, however, this same contact tips Brit off and Brit takes off with his lovely girlfriend to an unknown isolated location.
When the government eventually does track him down, they aren't able to nab him. Brit's contact gets a promotion for his actions (however devious), and Brit goes back to occasionally helping out with some of the world's more difficult situations. His involvement, however, causes the deaths of his ex-wife, her husband, and their child, and Brit sinks into a deep depression unsure if he should use his powers for anything.
I really like this tough old guy - he's like a more resilient Harrison Ford or Sean Connery (older, mature, but still attractive). He really can't be taken down. It's kind of an interesting situation, though, because he doesn't have unlimited strength or any other powers that would actually help him beat his foes any faster. It's his tenacity and indestructibility that keep him in the game. Maybe that's why everything he does is so incredibly messy. Glad they went with this incarnation of Brit - some of the other character sketches really had him looking pretty hideous. This is a mostly bash-y storyline. Bring on the bad guys and Brit punches them a lot or pulls out their intestines and makes them bleed.
At least one scientist has been jonesing to get his hands on Brit for years - to study his genetic make-up and see if there's some way science may be able to replicate his powers. Up until now, they've refrained, but one of Brit's "handlers"/contacts believes that Brit may have been injured in a battle with an alien (was that a nosebleed he saw?). Before the scientists can swoop in triumphantly, however, this same contact tips Brit off and Brit takes off with his lovely girlfriend to an unknown isolated location.
When the government eventually does track him down, they aren't able to nab him. Brit's contact gets a promotion for his actions (however devious), and Brit goes back to occasionally helping out with some of the world's more difficult situations. His involvement, however, causes the deaths of his ex-wife, her husband, and their child, and Brit sinks into a deep depression unsure if he should use his powers for anything.
I really like this tough old guy - he's like a more resilient Harrison Ford or Sean Connery (older, mature, but still attractive). He really can't be taken down. It's kind of an interesting situation, though, because he doesn't have unlimited strength or any other powers that would actually help him beat his foes any faster. It's his tenacity and indestructibility that keep him in the game. Maybe that's why everything he does is so incredibly messy. Glad they went with this incarnation of Brit - some of the other character sketches really had him looking pretty hideous. This is a mostly bash-y storyline. Bring on the bad guys and Brit punches them a lot or pulls out their intestines and makes them bleed.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 8, 2009
My first introduction to Brit came in the pages of Invincible, where he appears in the aftermath of an extremely bloody battle between a Serpent Society ripoff and a few of the weaker members of the Guardians of the Globe. Brit bursts in, sees the bodies piled everywhere and says something like - 'wow, they made a real mess' - which I thought was funny. So I read the trade.
Brit - short for Brittany, he's not British - works for the government. He's really old. He's also a newlywed, having just married his stripper girlfriend. Brit is invincible. That means he can do things like strapping a nuclear bomb to his chest, have a superpowered yokel beat on him until he drops from exhaustion and get swallowed by a monster, all without getting hurt (all these things happen in this trade).
The plot: Brit's bosses decide to dissect him so as to make an army of invincible soldiers. Brit's buddy Donald, who is an android, warns him. Much bloodletting ensues. Recommended.
Brit - short for Brittany, he's not British - works for the government. He's really old. He's also a newlywed, having just married his stripper girlfriend. Brit is invincible. That means he can do things like strapping a nuclear bomb to his chest, have a superpowered yokel beat on him until he drops from exhaustion and get swallowed by a monster, all without getting hurt (all these things happen in this trade).
The plot: Brit's bosses decide to dissect him so as to make an army of invincible soldiers. Brit's buddy Donald, who is an android, warns him. Much bloodletting ensues. Recommended.
February 5, 2010
Some graphic novels explore deep issues, others redefine characters or the way comic books are written for ever more, but sometimes (to paraphrase Freud) a comic is just a comic. BRIT falls into the latter category and wonderfully so. The art is bold and vivid, the fight scenes panoramic, the plotlines frequently bizarre and there are explosions. Lots and lots of explosions.
November 1, 2007
Not as good as Kirkman's other works, but still good enough to get 3 stars. See my review here: http://trebro.livejournal.com/285760....
August 6, 2010
Really enjoyable, action-packed superhero/spy stuff. Right in Kirkman's wheelhouse. More broadly drawn characters than in similar books like Invincible, but still good.
October 11, 2011
i prefer the Invincible line, but at least Brit is set in the same universe.
March 1, 2013
Bastante chulo. Bueno es un buen cómic de acción y tal... gamberrete, divertido. Buena opción si eso es lo que buscas
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