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BRZRKR

BRZRKR is an American comic book series created and written by Keanu Reeves and Matt Kindt, with art by Ron Garney.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

BRZRKR is an American comic book series created and written by Keanu Reeves and Matt Kindt, with art by Ron Garney. It follows an immortal half-human, half-god warrior known as B, who works for the U.S. government while seeking the truth about his origins and how to end his existence. The 12-issue limited series was published by BOOM! Studios beginning in February 2021.

Premise

BRZRKR follows B, an immortal warrior with superhuman abilities and an uncontrollable urge toward violence. The character moves between ancient history and the present day, where he undertakes covert missions for the U.S. government.

Publication

The series was created by Keanu Reeves and Matt Kindt and illustrated by Ron Garney. BOOM! Studios published the main story as a 12-issue limited series beginning in 2021. The first issue was published on February 17, 2021, with a March 2021 cover date.

The main issues were collected into trade paperback and hardcover editions. BOOM! Studios has also expanded the BRZRKR line with additional stories and special releases. Collected editions and related spin-offs have been released after the main series.

Reception and significance

BRZRKR drew attention as Keanu Reeves's comic-book writing debut and as a high-profile original comics launch. It became notable for its commercial visibility and its violent, mature tone.

Key facts

  • Conceived in 2020 by Keanu Reeves and Matt Kindt.
  • Published as a 12-issue limited series by BOOM! Studios.
  • Features an immortal half-human, half-god warrior named B.
  • First issue released on February 17, 2021.
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Canadian context

BRZRKR is relevant to Canadian readers as a major English-language comic-book release distributed internationally, including in Canada, through BOOM! Studios and collected editions sold in the North American market.

Frequently asked questions

What is BRZRKR?
BRZRKR is a comic book series about an immortal warrior named B who fights across history and works for the U.S. government in the present day.
Who created BRZRKR?
It was created and written by Keanu Reeves and Matt Kindt, with art by Ron Garney.
Who is the main character in BRZRKR?
The main character is B, a half-human, half-god immortal warrior with regenerative powers and a violent compulsion.
When did BRZRKR first come out?
The first issue was released on February 17, 2021.
Who published BRZRKR?
The series was published by BOOM! Studios.
Is BRZRKR a limited series?
Yes. The original run was planned and published as a 12-issue limited series.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BRZRKR
    Supports: Creators, premise, publication as a 12-issue series, first issue date, and main character description.
  2. Amazon — https://www.amazon.com/BRZRKR-Vol-1-Matt-Kindt/dp/1684156858
    Supports: Volume 1 description, creators, publisher imprint, and premise of B working for the U.S. government.
  3. Goodreads — https://www.goodreads.com/series/385124-brzrkr
    Supports: Series structure, collected editions, and issue lineup.
  4. BOOM! Studios — https://www.boom-studios.com/archives/announcement-brzrkr-the-bleeding-tide/
    Supports: BRZRKR as a BOOM! Studios property and evidence of later related releases.
  5. Google Play Books — https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=U4DLEAAAQBAJ&PAffiliateID=1101l9Qkq
    Supports: One-shot special publication details and continued BRZRKR publishing activity.