SOBERMAN
An original recovery superhero

SOBERMANThe Gilded Sentinel

Broken places do not have to stay broken. Soberman turns the scars of addiction into a source of strength—and carries the light back for others.

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Soberman, The Gilded Sentinel
The recovery code

Three pillars.
One day at a time.

1

Trust God

Choose faith over fear and accept that no one has to face recovery alone.

2

Clean House

Meet the truth with honesty, make things right, and rebuild from within.

3

Help Others

Carry hope into the dark and turn personal recovery into purposeful service.

Interactive armor profile

Turn the Gilded Sentinel through 360°.

Explore Soberman’s full suit from every side. Each detail carries a recovery purpose—not a weapon.

  • Solar sunburst nucleusThe radiant chest emblem represents the light of recovery awakened within.
  • Golden kintsugi fissuresGlowing repairs honor the broken places instead of hiding them.
  • Matte-black tactical armorA resilient, leather-textured shell built for protection and service.
  • Glowing gold eyesA steady beacon for finding people who are still in the dark.
  • Sobriety tokensMilestones carried as reminders of gratitude, progress, and one day at a time.
  • AA Big BookThe blue recovery handbook—his practical manual for a new architecture of the soul.
  • Starbucks gift cardsKept in a secure belt pouch for a warm drink and an honest conversation with someone who needs help.
  • Sponsor contact listImmediate access to the recovery network; no one has to do this alone.
UTILITY BELTRecovery tools secured here

Drag, swipe, use the arrows, or start automatic rotation.

The origin

The cracks became gold.

Joe Quigley’s story begins in the blue-collar streets outside Philadelphia. Addiction took years from him—but recovery gave him a new purpose.

His matte-black armor carries luminous golden fissures inspired by kintsugi: the broken vessel repaired, not hidden. The AA Big Book rides on his belt as a practical manual for a new architecture of the soul.

“The light does not erase the scars. It reveals what they can become.”
Your voice matters

Every recovery story can carry a light.

Share what happened, what changed, and what life is like today. Your story will be sent privately to Jim and Chris. Leave your name blank to stay anonymous, or give permission for them to consider sharing your story publicly.

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The Soberman comics

Stories of courage,
recovery, and service.

Cover of Issue 1 Soberman
16-page comic

Issue 1 Soberman

The complete 16-page Soberman comic book.

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Cover of Issue 2 Soberwoman
16-page comic

Issue 2 Soberwoman

The complete 16-page Soberwoman comic book.

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Cover of Issue 3 Duo Saves New York
16-page comic

Issue 3 Duo Saves New York

A 16-page Soberman recovery story set in New York.

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Cover of Issue 4 Duo Saves L.A.
16-page comic

Issue 4 Duo Saves L.A.

A 16-page recovery-centered story set in Los Angeles.

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Cover of Issue 5 Sober Dog Edition
16-page comic

Issue 5 Sober Dog Edition

The complete 16-page Sober Dog comic book.

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Cover of Issue 6 Early Stages of Sobriety
16-page comic

Issue 6 Early Stages of Sobriety

SoberMan and SoberWoman share practical first steps toward recovery, with live recovery resources.

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Recovery stories from our readers.

These are personal experiences shared on the Soberman website. Each writer gave permission, and Jim or Chris reviewed and chose the story for publication. Writers may remain anonymous.

One day at a time

Shared by John

Life is hard sometimes its alot of work and pressure on all sides. I adopted a puppy and named it Turner so i can remember to turn the page and not to hold on the past so much. I normally would not go outside to much but Turner has to go to the bathroom and if i don't want him to go in the house I have to go outside. Just by doing that small step it grounds me back to earth and i feel better. Sometimes just taking a…
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The mission

Find someone else
in the dark.

Soberman shows that courage can look like asking for help, making amends, and staying to help the next person.

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