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Ordering Information:

Individuals can order my minicomics on my
etsy page. Or, ask your local independent-comics-friendly store to order it!

Stores and distros can order my minicomics on consignment or net 30 by contacting me directly.

Folks can also track me down at several comics shows throughout the year, and either purchase, trade for, or steal them from me in person.

Support these stores that sell my comics:

Quimby's Bookstore
Chicago, IL
Third Coast Comics
Chicago, IL
Chicago Comics
Chicago, IL
Comic Relief
Berkeley, CA
Cosmic Monkey
Portland, OR
Desert Island
Brooklyn, NY
Rocket Ship
Brooklyn, NY

Alpha City Comics Issue Two
2009
written by Kevin Sciretta

Return to Alpha City, and enter the dark corners of Nightmaretown, a ghetto home to two warring gangs, one biological mutants, the other, cyborgs and robots. Strings finds himself smack dab in the middle. The main story is backed up with the meditative "Century Repair and Supplies" and comedic "Wrath of Doctor Raccoonicus!" Contains language and violence that might not be appropriate for kids.

"...the second installment of Alpha City Comics was even better than the first. " -Stumptown Trade Review


What is This?
2009

Drawn for, and originally published by Uncle Envelope, What is This? was designed with kids in mind. It's a simple touching story of an alien who crash lands in a kid's bedroom, and the discoveries that come with this new encounter.

"Told in simple sentences, the book works as both a children's story and for adults as well. Children will laugh and enjoy the crazy things that the alien does as he experiences earth culture. Adults will enjoy the masterful cartooning and the detail that Brideau puts in to all aspects of his craft." - Stumptown Trade Review


Alpha City Comics Issue One
2008
written by Kevin Sciretta

Welcome to Alpha City! A megacity of the future, full of robots, mad scientists, virtual private eye's. The first collection of science fiction stories includes "Run Like Hell," "The Horrible Case of Fred P Lemke" and "Dancin' Larry," and features one-page vignettes from Radio Pirate Betty Beyond. Contains language and violence that might not be appropriate for kids.

"Overall this collection was a complete surprise. Two fantastic stories and one that has the bones of a really good story make this a better value than most anthologies on the market (I'm looking at you Marvel!!!)." -Stumptown Trade Review


Spitting Pennies
2008

Cassandra's best friend, Andy, has begun to show the signs of a peculiar affliction, when he vomits up a single penny during recess. This 50-page DIY comic book tells the story of a town and a friendship consumed by a mysterious disease. Kid friendly, with darker themes.

"Brideau carefully blends the humor of the ridiculous situation with the pathos of a character whose life spins completely out of control. Added to that is the experience of the narrator, the protagonist's friend (who happens to be a girl, adding to the judgement and misunderstanding of the other characters in the story), and a twist ending that leaves the reader both shocked and overwhelmed...much like the characters in the story. This is a must-read book." -Stumptown Trade Review


In Anticipation of Hugs
2008

Named Short Pants Press' "most troubling" publication by the Onion's AV Club, In Anticipation of Hugs collects the top 10% of the first 500 Sock-Monster comics (you do the math). The book features a beautiful Gocco-printed cover on 100% recycled paper, and brand new interstitial drawings between comics.

This book is available through Short Pants Press.

"Ah, if only all minis with one panel strips were like this...proving once again that Short Pants has a damned near perfect track record in publishing quality comics." -Optical Sloth


The Trugglemat
2007

The Trugglemat, my first book, is a sixteen-page poem about a monster who eats small children, and the one girl in town this terrible beast has chosen as a friend rather than food. Parents are encouraged to read the book to themselves before subjecting their children to it.

"While other 'all-ages' comics tend to skew a bit young, The Trugglemat is the kind of story that can truly be enjoyed by kids and adults. Kids will laugh at the lunacy of it all, and adults will take pleasure in the demented fun. What could be better?" -Stumptown Trade Review