Oh Brother Preview Chapter - Mini-Comic

Oh Brother Preview Chapter is the first chapter of the upcoming graphic novel memoir 'Oh Brother' (Penguin Random House, February 2026). If (like us) you can’t wait for the full book to come out, you can whet your tastebuds with this limited edition mini-comic preview. 

Here’s what PRH says about 'Oh Brother':

IT’S NOT ALWAYS EASY BEING GINA. AND THIS YEAR MIGHT JUST BE TOO MUCH!

New house. New school. New best friend? 

For a nervous kid who doesn’t like change, it’s a lot to deal with. And that’s before Gina’s brother Rob gets involved!

From stealing Gina’s treats to climbing on the neighbours’ garage roof, Rob has a knack for causing chaos. Gina knows he doesn’t mean it, but it can still be tough to live in a house with locks on every door and to wonder whether Rob’s quirks might scare off her new friend, Callie. Then again, maybe Gina’s own quirks are enough to drive Callie away!

This heartfelt and irresistible graphic memoir debut captures the complicated feelings that come from growing up with an autistic sibling who requires substantial support. It’s a story about friendship, family, disability, and the power of Vegemite toast.

This mini-comic also includes ‘Behind-the-Scenes’ bonus features after the preview chapter (such as process from script to final art). These aren’t in the final book; they are just for the preview chapter. 

This comic is best read while eating a delicious slice of vegemite toast. 

Recommended reading age: 6+ years.

Details: A5, full colour booklet, 28 pages.

Oh Brother Preview Chapter was drawn predominantly using an iPad Pro and Procreate.