Legends of Indie Comics – Words Only
Favorite heroes of 1980s indie comics and beyond rise again in brand-new prose tales by original creators
Revisit your favorite heroes from indie comics of the 1980s and beyond in this collection of prose fiction stories written by their legendary creators! They set the industry on fire in comics from indie publishing pioneers like First, Capital, Eclipse, Dark Horse, Pacific, Aardvark-Vanaheim, and Vortex. Now, more than ever, we need them to remind us how fun and exciting comics can be. Along with a cover by Pat Broderick and an introduction by First Comics co-founder Mike Gold, Legends of Indie Comics: Words Only features new tales starring a roster of top indie comics characters and talent, including:
- Badger by Mike Baron
- Cerebus by Dave Sim
- Concrete by Paul Chadwick
- Desert Peach by Donna Barr
- El Muerto by Javier Hernandez
- Flaming Carrot by Bob Burden
- Grimjack by John Ostrander
- Jon Sable by Mike Grell
- Luther Strode by Justin Jordan
- Megaton Man by Don Simpson
- Michael Mauser by Joe Staton
- Mr. Monster by Michael T. Gilbert
- The American by Mark Verheiden
- Those Annoying Post Bros. by Matt Howarth
- Whisper by Steven Grant
Rewards will include digital, softcover, and hardcover editions of the new book…but perhaps the coolest reward of all is the Secrets of Indie Comics All-Star Course. Just imagine: learning the secrets of creating indie comics from a team of superstars who created some of the most successful and beloved comic series of all time! Back this reward tier, and you’ll be invited to a series of lessons by Mike Baron, Donna Barr, Bob Burden, Michael T. Gilbert, Steven Grant, Mike Grell, Javier Hernandez, Justin Jordan, Donald Simpson, Joe Staton, and Mark Verheiden. Whether you’re dreaming of creating comics of your own, or you just want to discover how these professionals handle their creative endeavors, you’ll love this one-of-a-kind course, exclusive to this campaign.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/planetbob/legends-of-indie-comics-words-only
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