Jeffrey Brown has one of the most distinctive styles in graphic novels that are of interest to young readers. His presentation is also well known to elementary school students via his work in Jedi Academy and Space-Time. This is one reason why Batman Robin and Howard will immediately resonate with ages eight and up. The art has that familiar vibe due to Brown’s other works, plus readers will already know Batman and Robin, and be curious as to how Howard plays into the story.
Less spandex, more tween friends, it’s all good