Marlow and Carter Wright, two young brothers, are turning their imaginative drawings into comic books. The boys, ages nine and ten, are currently working on the third installment of their six-book series. Their journey began with a love for comics and graphic novels from their school library. "We were reading lots of comics and graphic novels from our school library and then decided that we wanted to write a book," Carter explained.

Their mother, Maddi Wright, supported their creative endeavor but insisted they see it through to completion. She has since helped them self-publish their work, producing 5,000 copies of their first book and 2,000 of the second. To date, they have sold over 2,500 copies and donated 500 to schools, hospitals, and aged care facilities.

The books are filled with humor that resonates with children, featuring fart jokes, undead monster sharks, and characters with quirky superpowers like "chilli farts". Locations in their stories include whimsically named places such as Diarrhoea Darklands and The Donut Desert. Maddi noted, "I often hear the boys giggling with their mates when they read it. Basically, it's written by kids, for kids."

To bring their drawings to life, Maddi sought the help of professional comic book artist Stu Thornton from 4th Monkey. Thornton, who has a significant social media following, was recommended to Maddi by a friend. He now illustrates the Poo Head books, working closely with the boys. They send him their drawings, and he returns edited pages the next day. Maddi has created a storyboard in their hallway, displaying the evolving pages to motivate the boys.

Maddi explained, "I stuck the pages on the wall so the boys would see it every time they walked past and be reminded to work on it." This visual progress has been a strong motivator for them.

The title of their book, Poo Heads, was chosen with care. Thornton emphasized the importance of a catchy title, citing the success of Dav Pilkey's Captain Underpants. The main characters include a bat named Tab, a seagull named Gully, and a human named Lloyd, after their father. The books have gained popularity, with many children dressing as characters from Poo Heads for Book Week.

Maddi has received positive feedback from teachers, parents, and speech pathologists, noting that their books have encouraged reluctant readers to engage with literature. "I didn't realize the impact we would have," she said.

David Blumenstein, deputy president of the Australian Cartoonist Association, highlighted the appeal of comic books for children. He noted that comics are visually engaging and that many kids enjoy drawing in their spare time. Blumenstein expressed optimism about the future of comic creation, especially in light of the rise of artificial intelligence, which he believes should not replace traditional illustrators.

Maddi views their publishing venture as an opportunity to teach her sons about business. They have learned valuable skills such as customer service, public speaking, and how to conduct interviews. "I don't think the boys understand the gravity and impact they're having on other kids," she said. "Maybe, when they are older, they will look back and think, 'We did that.'"