Freelance illustrator and independent publisher Alex Hahn (who some of you may have met at Thought Bubble last year) recently launched The Cruffin and Muffnut, a story of unrequited love, a new book featuring Muffnut, a character who made made his tasty debut in another zine of his, That Takes The Cake.

Alex has been building a career in editorial illustration since he graduated from the Cambridge School of Art in 2011, as well as making small press zines and books and independently publishing his ongoing comic-diary ‘Post Conatus‘ as a full 100-page graphic novel. He’s also the creator of creator of Blop the Martian.

The frontispiece for the Cruffin and Muffnut, a story of unrequited love by Alex Hahn

In this quirky-looking new tale from this talented artist, you’re invited to catch up with the now love-struck Muffnut (the seamless fusion of muffin & doughnut), pining after the affection of his French fancy the Cruffin (she’s actually a … you can work it out) who,unfortunately, doesn’t seem to be interested at all.

It’s a fresh take on a timeless theme; a tasty tale of unrequited love, made with metaphorical muffins -seasoned with moments of truth -is for anyone whose feelings weren’t reciprocated -or those who really like cake!

• Self Published by Alex under his brand new Portmanteaux Picture Books imprint, the 76-page The Cruffin and Muffnut, a story of unrequited love is available from his Etsy shop here for just £6, or or amazon.co.uk

• Alex Hahn’s Portfolio: www.alexhahnillustrator.com
• Alex Hahn’s Blog: http://alexhahnillustrator.blogspot.com
• Alex Hahn on Facebook: www.facebook.com/alexhahnillustration
• Read Post Conatus, an ongoing diary-comic: www.postconatus.com
• Alex Hahn on Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/alex_hahn_illustrator/sets
• More books and comics available from Alex Hahn via Etsy

Another of Alex’s creations, Blop the Martian. Find out more on Facebook

All images featured in this post are Copyright Alex Hahn Publishing

John Freeman

The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.

Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.

He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.

Categories: British Comics, British Comics - Books, Comic Creator Spotlight

Tags: Alex Hahn, Blop the Martian, Cruffin, Humour Comics, Portmanteaux Picture Books