Ro Stein and Ted Brandt, also known under the moniker Brandt&Stein, will debut their first full-length graphic novel, Worst Man, with Titan Comics this summer. Today, The Beat can exclusively reveal details on the book’s full cast, including its intriguing leads.
Worst Man takes place at a destination wedding between Domino McElligott and Battista Lovely—well, assuming they make it to the altar. Domino’s mother has hired professional wedding crasher Radcliffe Raleigh to ruin the event, but he’s thrown off his game when he meets the Best Man, Chris Kafka.
Here’s the full synopsis:
Eisner and GLAAD award nominated creators Brandt&Stein’s debut graphic novel is White Lotus meets Glass Onion.
Welcome to Paradise, prepare for trouble.
On a remote island, far from the distractions of the internet and modern life, we gather here today to celebrate the union of Domino McElligott and Battista Lovely… unless Radcliffe Raleigh can stop it!
A professional ‘Worst Man’, Rad is hired by the Mother of the Bride, the merciless tech mogul Valentina McElligott. With the price of failure being his life and less than 32 hours till “I do”, Rad’s ready to pull out every trick in his arsenal to stop the wedding and save his skin – until he meets Best Man and beef cake, Chris Kafka.
Determined to keep the Best Man close for…. uh… purely professional reasons, Rad quickly realizes he may be on the wrong side of the aisle and the only ‘mistake’ needing to be rectified is of his own making. But with sick guests, a ruined dress, and the smell of a conspiracy wafting from the vol-au-vents, is it too late for Radcliffe to get the ceremony back on track?
An indulgent, razor-sharp romcom, Worst Man is all the best things about reading one more chapter of your favorite fanfiction, wrapped up in 228 pages of an entirely original story. No page or panel is wasted, with expressive artwork from a never-better creative duo.
Now, let’s meet the characters.
Battista Lovely (Groom)
Battista Lovely is the Groom, an anxious, superstitious man who is as much motivated by fear as love.
Chris Kafka (Best Man)
Chris Kafka is the Best Man and best friend of the Groom, a romantic, a fan of control, and a man who desperately wants his friends to have the wedding they deserve.
Domino McElligott (Bride)
Domino McElligott is the Bride, a shy, but kind-hearted, woman very beaten down by her mother.
Kamilah Kimberlite (Maid of Honor)
Kamilah Kimberlite is the Maid of Honour, the centre of every stage she’s on.
Radcliffe Raleigh (Worst Man)
Radcliffe Raleigh is the worst man, a charming relationship-ruiner with principles and not enough sleep.
Natsuko Nevis (Rad’s Best Friend)
Natsuko Nevis is a grouchy data broker, as well as Rad’s best friend and occasional accomplice.
Chester Lovely (Father of the Groom)
Chester Lovely is the father of the Groom, Dad Vibes given human form.
Francesca Lovely (Mother of the Groom) & Templeton Dandelion Meriweather Lovely (Fur Sibling of the Groom)
Francesca Lovely is the mother of the Groom and, possibly more importantly, mother to Templeton Dandelion Meriweather Lovely.
Valentina McElligott (Mother of the Bride)
Valentina McElligott is the mother of the Bride, a controlling and manipulative parent and all-around evil billionaire.
Merritt Tilford-McElligott (Sister of the Bride)
Merritt Tilford-McElligott is the sister of the Bride, and largely estranged from the family thanks to beefing with their mother.
Galtea Tilford (Sister-in-Law of the Bride)
Galatea Tilford is wife to Merritt, supportive to a fault and far too obsessed with true crime podcasts.
Rayna Rosales (Friend of the Bride)
Rayna Rosales is the other friend of the Bride, almost as good at being a friend as she is a hypochondriac.
Waldo Honeychurch (Cousin of the Bride)
Waldo Honeychurch is the cousin of the Bride, a well-meaning all-around human disaster.
Worst Man will be available everywhere books are sold on August 25.
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