Burger Force

Overview

Burger Force sounds like the kind of place you'd find on any corner in Brisbane, slinging everyone's favourite combos of meat and bread. Actually, it's somewhere that could lurk beneath any one of the city's many greasy spoons — or it could in the independent comic written, directed, photographed, and designed by Jackie Ryan.

To be specific, Burger Force is the name of a fictional spy squad underneath a fast food restaurant, the comic that tells its tale, and the Brisbane Powerhouse exhibition dedicated to its artwork. Each image features real people and locations that have been 'comified' via a blend of software and hand retouching, with many of the series' stars hailing from theatre, film, circus, dance, and burlesque. In fact, you might recognise some of them.

Intrigued? Of course you are. Hungry? That'd be understandable, too. Why not check out the free showcase until December 11, and grab a burger before or after? Who knows, you might just stumble upon a real pop culture detective agency while you're having your meal.