Invader Comics Unveils the Second Part of its Retro Summer Spectacular with the Vic Boone Malfunction: Murder Kickstarter Campaign
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OAKLAND, CA 09/23/2023 – Invader Comics, the trailblazing independent comic book publisher, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Kickstarter campaign for Vic Boone Malfunction: Murder, marking the second installment of their highly anticipated Retro Summer Spectacular. The campaign is set to kick off on September 25th, 2023, offering fans a chance to contribute to the reprinting of Vic Boone Volume 1 and secure an exclusive cover available solely during the campaign.
Vic Boone, lauded as one of IGN's Best Indie Series of 2011, is a mesmerizing fusion of eccentric 50s Hollywood sci-fi and gritty pulp detective noir, set within a futuristic Portland, Oregon backdrop. This iconic collection, titled Malfunction: Murder, encapsulates the enthralling first arc of the fan-favorite series, including four previously unreleased Vic Boone shorts. Delve into a world where talking gorillas, mad scientists, and human flies coalesce into an extraordinary narrative – Vic Boone has it all!
“"The return of Boone means the chance to find new readers and tell new stories,” says series creator Shawn Aldridge. “He's a character I love and allows me to tell stories in a style that I believe is me in my purest form."
During the Kickstarter campaign, supporters will have the exclusive opportunity to acquire a limited-edition cover, specially designed for this campaign. Afterwards, on October 25th, Vic Boone Malfunction: Murder will make its direct market reappearance. Comic book enthusiasts can preorder Vic Boone Malfunction: Murder through their local comic book shop using the provided code AUG232018.
Stay tuned for the Vic Boone Malfunction: Murder Kickstarter campaign, set to launch on September 25th, 2023. For more information and updates on the campaign, click here and make sure you’re following Invader Comics on whatever social media platform you prefer.
About Invader Comics:
Invader Comics is an independent comic book publisher dedicated to delivering original and engaging stories. With a vision to reimagine conventional genres, Invader Comics aims to create thought-provoking narratives that inspire and excite the comic book community.
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Blake Morgan
Publicist at Invader Comics
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