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Pixie And Brutus Comics Already Have Over 2.3M Followers And Here Are Their 18 Newest Strips
One and half years ago, illustrator Ben Hed uploaded a new comic to his Instagram account. In it, a kitty named Pixie got a foster brother — Brutus, the retired military dog. The Internet instantly fell in love with the adorable duo, so Ben decided to dedicate an entire series to their fun little adventures.
“Honestly, Pixie and Brutus were just another random comic idea I had while at work. I was never planning on making them a series,” Hed told Bored Panda in an earlier interview. “I just thought it would be a funny idea to introduce a cute little kitten to a big intimidating war dog. So I made the first Pixie and Brutus cute animal comic and people liked it so much, I just kept making them.”
Now, over 2.3 million people follow Ben on Instagram, and Pixie and Brutus contributed to this insane number quite a bit. Whether you’re new to the series or know these two very well, their new comics are just as pawesome as the old ones and should really brighten up your day.
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Of course, the series is much more than its main characters. The supporting cast is wonderful, the storytelling is exciting, and the art is beautiful. But the complex, polar opposite stars of the show really take it to another level. “Pixie is a tiny, joyful, energetic kitten,” Ben introduced the beloved feline. “She’s innocent, and also somewhat oblivious to the serious, dangerous stuff around her.”
Brutus, on the contrary, is a large, scar-faced German Shepherd. “He was adopted by Pixie’s owner after retiring as a Military Working Dog (MWD). Brutus, in many ways, is the exact opposite of Pixie. He’s… seen things. He’s a very serious and intimidating military dog, but he has a soft spot for Pixie and does what he can to protect her from the harsh realities of the world around them.”
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Keeping up with demand from such a big fan army might pose pressure for some but instead, Hed has been using it to push himself as an artist even more, saying “I do worry about each comic’s performance, but I worried about that before I created Pixie and Brutus too.” Following that interview, his Instagram followers substantially increased, which he said never ceases to amaze him.
To learn more about Ben, Pixie, and Brutus and check out their earlier adventures, fire up Bored Panda’s earlier articles here, here, and here.
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What do you think ?
Leo Domitrix 5 years ago
Number 8. Oh my. In the feels. Like, cutting six onions at once... *sniffle*
Laugh or not 5 years ago
Wait, what happened to Hugo's eye? Where is the continuation ? Great comics, as always.
glowworm2 5 years ago
I looked on Instagram. When he was a puppy, his eye got pecked by a chicken. That's why he's so scared of birds.
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Eunice Probert 5 years ago
I ADORE Pixie and Brutus! And that bonus cartoon was hilarious. Stop slurping your goat! I'm going to say that a lot now.
Carol Dunn 5 years ago
In the midst of this pandemic this is just what the doctor -- er vet -- ordered!
Virgil Blue 5 years ago
Hmmm, starting to suspect the name "murder" for a group of crows might be somewhat deserved.
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CatWoman312 5 years ago
Hugo lost his eye because of a bird which is why he’s afraid of them. They should have included that comic too.
Lorrie Finley 5 years ago
I thought it was well planned as a way for newbies to Pixie and Brutus to go back and find out. Not that the spoilers spoilers will stop me from joining the fun from the beginning
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SatanIsBloodyHilarious 5 years ago
Comic 8 roughly translates to: "don't worry friend, be calm, we'll be fine.". Also, in the last panel in the bonus comic, the goat has a bigfoot imprint on its white patch of fur.
Lorrie Finley 5 years ago
I really really wish people wouldnt do that! It spoils the fun for everyone else.😟
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AzKhaleesi 5 years ago
Yay I've been missing these two. I like wrinkles lol. Also does anyone else hear Sam Elliott in their head when they're reading Brutus' part?
Chris DiFonso 5 years ago
Thanks, I really missed Pixie and Brutus. It's funny, I was just thinking about them earlier today, wondering when they'd be back with more adventures.
GalaxyGirl28 5 years ago
There is a Sasquatch in the first and second comic too, but I'll let you guys find em :p
Lorrie Finley 5 years ago
Thank you, thank , thank you for not giving away the hiding place!
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Susanna Vesna 5 years ago
Plot twist- this is also an advertising! Ever since it's been posted on BP for the first time! But i guess u didnt realise that, since it's not a "huge corporation". 😹
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SatanIsBloodyHilarious 5 years ago
Number 8 roughly translates to: "don't worry friend, be calm, we'll be fine".
MarieHelene Lemout 10 months ago
Hi, I'm French and I've just discovered this comic. I'd like to know how I can be a follower. I simply love the story of the friendship between a cat and a dog, when not only should they be enemies, but their size is so different physically. This story in itself shows that sometimes, it is sometimes possible that cats and dogs become very close and even sleep together. I love when I see that on TV. And I love how Brutus is always there trying to protect Pixie, who, owing to her youth, often gets into trouble or lacks sense of danger and commits mistakes. Please go on. Don't stop your comics. Merci beaucoup from Paris!
PotterGeek08 5 years ago
This is so cute! I was waiting for more comics! This also reminds me of one of my friends. She has a kitten that looks like Pixie (Her name is actually Dixie!) and a dog that has been to war too, when he was young. It’s kind of crazy because they both remind me of Pixie and Brutus!
Paige Jordan 5 years ago
8 made me cry. People forget animals can have PTSD too. It's a good thing he has pixie to be his emotional support kitten. I love this comic strip!
MaryAnn Caponigri 5 years ago
Great peacemakers with compassion to share. Maybe humans can learn something. Thank you for sharing.
Gale Vester 5 years ago
Oh, gosh! Never seen these two before, but I’m now a ‘Pixie and Brutus’ fan! Yay!
Rachel Jarrett 5 years ago
I follow Ben on Patreon and it's brilliant :) $1 a month and you get four new strips! Also I know why Hugo only has one eye.......
DanikaSerina 5 years ago
Is that supposed to mean a chumpacarba is coming in the storyline?? I'm confused
GiveMeTheKidsKaren 5 years ago
Did you see the bigfoot outline on the first chupacabra's goat
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Leo Domitrix 5 years ago
Number 8. Oh my. In the feels. Like, cutting six onions at once... *sniffle*
Laugh or not 5 years ago
Wait, what happened to Hugo's eye? Where is the continuation ? Great comics, as always.
glowworm2 5 years ago
I looked on Instagram. When he was a puppy, his eye got pecked by a chicken. That's why he's so scared of birds.
Load More Replies... Eunice Probert 5 years ago
I ADORE Pixie and Brutus! And that bonus cartoon was hilarious. Stop slurping your goat! I'm going to say that a lot now.
Carol Dunn 5 years ago
In the midst of this pandemic this is just what the doctor -- er vet -- ordered!
Virgil Blue 5 years ago
Hmmm, starting to suspect the name "murder" for a group of crows might be somewhat deserved.
Load More Replies... CatWoman312 5 years ago
Hugo lost his eye because of a bird which is why he’s afraid of them. They should have included that comic too.
Lorrie Finley 5 years ago
I thought it was well planned as a way for newbies to Pixie and Brutus to go back and find out. Not that the spoilers spoilers will stop me from joining the fun from the beginning
Load More Replies... SatanIsBloodyHilarious 5 years ago
Comic 8 roughly translates to: "don't worry friend, be calm, we'll be fine.". Also, in the last panel in the bonus comic, the goat has a bigfoot imprint on its white patch of fur.
Lorrie Finley 5 years ago
I really really wish people wouldnt do that! It spoils the fun for everyone else.😟
Load More Replies... AzKhaleesi 5 years ago
Yay I've been missing these two. I like wrinkles lol. Also does anyone else hear Sam Elliott in their head when they're reading Brutus' part?
Chris DiFonso 5 years ago
Thanks, I really missed Pixie and Brutus. It's funny, I was just thinking about them earlier today, wondering when they'd be back with more adventures.
GalaxyGirl28 5 years ago
There is a Sasquatch in the first and second comic too, but I'll let you guys find em :p
Lorrie Finley 5 years ago
Thank you, thank , thank you for not giving away the hiding place!
Load More Replies... Susanna Vesna 5 years ago
Plot twist- this is also an advertising! Ever since it's been posted on BP for the first time! But i guess u didnt realise that, since it's not a "huge corporation". 😹
Load More Replies... SatanIsBloodyHilarious 5 years ago
Number 8 roughly translates to: "don't worry friend, be calm, we'll be fine".
MarieHelene Lemout 10 months ago
Hi, I'm French and I've just discovered this comic. I'd like to know how I can be a follower. I simply love the story of the friendship between a cat and a dog, when not only should they be enemies, but their size is so different physically. This story in itself shows that sometimes, it is sometimes possible that cats and dogs become very close and even sleep together. I love when I see that on TV. And I love how Brutus is always there trying to protect Pixie, who, owing to her youth, often gets into trouble or lacks sense of danger and commits mistakes. Please go on. Don't stop your comics. Merci beaucoup from Paris!
PotterGeek08 5 years ago
This is so cute! I was waiting for more comics! This also reminds me of one of my friends. She has a kitten that looks like Pixie (Her name is actually Dixie!) and a dog that has been to war too, when he was young. It’s kind of crazy because they both remind me of Pixie and Brutus!
Paige Jordan 5 years ago
8 made me cry. People forget animals can have PTSD too. It's a good thing he has pixie to be his emotional support kitten. I love this comic strip!
MaryAnn Caponigri 5 years ago
Great peacemakers with compassion to share. Maybe humans can learn something. Thank you for sharing.
Gale Vester 5 years ago
Oh, gosh! Never seen these two before, but I’m now a ‘Pixie and Brutus’ fan! Yay!
Rachel Jarrett 5 years ago
I follow Ben on Patreon and it's brilliant :) $1 a month and you get four new strips! Also I know why Hugo only has one eye.......
DanikaSerina 5 years ago
Is that supposed to mean a chumpacarba is coming in the storyline?? I'm confused
GiveMeTheKidsKaren 5 years ago
Did you see the bigfoot outline on the first chupacabra's goat
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