WHAT IT IS: Heartbreakers is a series of science fiction comic books and graphic novels by writer Anina Bennett and her husband, artist Paul Guinan. The newest book in the series, Heartbreakers Meet Boilerplate, is published by IDW Publishing.

THE BACKSTORY: Queenie and Delta share their creator’s genes as well as her memories. But each of these clones has her own personality and purpose: Delta’s a scientist, Queenie’s a soldier. In their world, genetic engineering is an everyday event, clones are second-class citizens, and big business runs the show.

But that doesn’t stop this feisty, brains-and-brawn duo from tackling problems both big and small. Averting a global food crisis, fending off desert pirates, reconstucting ancient robots—it’s all in a day’s work for the Heartbreakers!


We've been publishing Heartbreakers stories since 1989. Our latest books are the manga-sized Heartbreakers Superdigests.

They're available at comic book shops (call 888-COMICBOOK for a list of stores near you), as well as directly from us via mail order.

Visit our BOOK BACKLIST and ORDER FORM for a complete list of Heartbreakers titles,
and our page o' stuff for T-shirts and other goodies.

Check out our unique, limited-edition, handcrafted figurines. Customized HEARTBREAKERS 12" dolls and 5" action figures. Scratch-built BOILERPLATE 13" illuminated, articulated maquette.

Yes, an ALL-NEW Heartbreakers graphic novel is here! It’s a self-contained story by Anina and Paul, and it features BOILERPLATE in a prominent role. Paul created all the art using his exciting new digital techniques—check out some sample pages! Comics giant Alex Ross declared the book "STUNNING! A brilliant innovation in graphic storytelling." Master comics artist Steve Rude called Paul's new technique "the future of comics!" Nominated for a 2006 EISNER AWARD!

Heartbreakers has been praised as:

"A breathtaking thrill of a comic--superbly drawn and wittily written." (Batton Lash, Wolff & Byrd)

"Unique, intriguing, and fiercely intelligent action/adventure." (Kurt Busiek, Astro City)

"A smart, hip, urban fable of the near future." (Mike Baron, Nexus)


For info about orders on Heartbreakers books and merchandise just e-mail or drop us a line at:

Big Red Hair
PO Box 14278, Portland, OR 97293-0278 USA

UPDATED WINTER 2007