A former Marvel Comics editor and writer has created a brand-new comic book especially for the patients of the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, to help them feel braver during their hospital stays.
Tim Quinn’s creation ZOWIE!, was launched last month and hundreds of free copies have been handed out to patients.
He says: “I think young people are the real superheroes of this world and the patients we’ve seen have demonstrated that, with their resilience.”
The idea for the new comic came about, after Tim remembered his own stay in hospital, when he was just ten years old: “I recall being very nervous as I went into hospital to have an operation to remove my tonsils.
“I had a bit of a wait and my dad had a brilliant idea and gave me a comic to read to distract me. It instantly transported me to thinking about superheroes and different worlds.
“Recently I decided I wanted to do something to help other children, who might also feel nervous if they’re in hospital too.
“I wanted to create something that would take a child’s imagination across the universe and help inspire them.
“I’d heard good things about Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital and it became a natural choice.”
