ALIEN BOOKS ANNOUNCES
KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGn and exclusive versions of black, white & bloodshot!
Four-issue anthology series to be made available directly to fans & retailers through
Kickstarter campaign launching in July
Black, White & Bloodshot #1
Main cover by Guillermo Fajardo
Alien Books, as part of its partnership with Valiant Comics, is launching a Kickstarter campaign for the all-new BLACK, WHITE AND BLOODSHOT anthology comic book mini-series that will deliver exclusive rewards to fans and retailers who back the blood-soaked project.
The BLACK, WHITE AND BLOODSHOT anthology series, debuting in September, takes readers on a bichromatic journey through the gritty world of Bloodshot, the iconic nanite-enhanced supersoldier with a penchant for ultra-violence. Each issue features contributions from some of the comic industry’s top talents including Ariel Olivetti, Kevin VanHook, Brian Azzarello, Eduardo Risso, Marc Guggenheim, Tim Seeley, Renato Guedes, Mico Suayan, Guillermo Fajardo, Mirka Andolfo, Fernando Dagnino and many more.
“Our goal with the BLACK, WHITE AND BLOODSHOT Kickstarter is to reach a whole new audience of comic book readers who may have never read a Valiant title before,” said Alien Books Director Matias Timarchi. “We also want to make sure there’s something special forthe long-time Valiant fans and the retailers who have supported us by providing them with exclusive rewards and benefits.”
Each issue of BLACK, WHITE and BLOODSHOT features multiple short stories told in stark black-and-white tones accented by blood-red highlights, in the same vein as recent fan-favorite series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Black, White, and Green and Deadpool: Black, White and Blood. The four-issue mini-series explores the relentless struggles of the nanite-infused mercenary and delves deep into Bloodshot's psyche while examining themes of identity, justice,and sacrifice in a world drenched in shades of black, white, and blood red.
“We’ve been very fortunate to assemble an amazing talent roster for this series. It’s been somuch fun putting each issue together and reading all the different takes on Bloodshot,” said Art Director Martín Casanova.
“And it’s a real treat to reveal that legendary mangaka Shintaro Kago (Fraction, Anamorphosis) contributed an incredible exclusive cover for issue #1 that will only be available to backers of the campaign.”
BLACK, WHITE & BLOODSHOT #1 Kickstarter Exclusive Cover by Shintaro Kago.
“The Bloodshot Kickstarter campaign opens the door for Alien Books to get a little more daring with what we’re publishing while building new relationships with fans that may not know who we are just yet,” added Alien Books Editor-in-Chief Lysa Hawkins. “We’re looking forward to what the future holds for our Valiant Comics titles and everything else that we’re working on!”
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Will BLACK, WHITE & BLOODSHOT be made available in comic book shops?
A: Yes. All four issues of BLACK, WHITE & BLOODSHOT will be made available at comic shops beginning with issue #1 in September and subsequent issues releasing monthly.
Q: If I back the BLACK, WHITE & BLOODSHOT series on Kickstarter, when do I get my copies?
A: Backers of the Kickstarter can elect to receive issue #1 at launch or choose to wait until all four issues are published and receive all purchased covers at once. Complimentary digital copies will be supplied to backers who choose to wait so they can read the stories without delay.
Q: I'm a comic book store owner, what can you offer me through this Kickstarter?
A: Retailers will have access to an exclusive bundle pack of BLACK, WHITE & BLOODSHOT issues through the campaign to be fulfilled by Diamond Comics Distributors.
Q: Will this series still get published if the Kickstarter doesn't hit its goals?
A: The series will be published regardless of the campaign's final result.
Q: Why should I back the Kickstarter when I can just wait for the comic shop release?
A: This campaign is the only place you'll be able to get the exclusive Shintaro Kago cover, unless you shop with a retailer who backed the campaign! Plus, by becoming a backer, you'll be among the first to know about future Alien Books & Valiant Comics Kickstarter projects!
"The Mouse", from BLACK, WHITE & BLOODSHOT #1. Art by GUILLERMO FAJARDO.
"I'm So Tired", from BLACK, WHITE & BLOODSHOT #1. Art by ARIEL OLIVETTI.
Black, White & Bloodshot #1
Variant covers by Matias Bergara, Al Barrionuevo and Ariel Olivetti.
