Kaiju Epic!
Kaiju Epic! Releases Monsters New And Old, Real and
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KAIJU
EPIC! is the newest
title from publisher Big Dog Ink, and a pet project for lead
writer, Tom Hutchison. Kaiju Epic! is grounded in the campy,
fun-loving genre of the giant monster, such as Godzilla or Gamera, but this
particular story also adds a bit of “real” kaiju to the mix, as well as legends
of the end of days from around the world. Readers will find monsters they may
have heard of, like the Kraken or even Quetzalcoatl, roaming the pages of Kaiju
Epic!, but there will also be all-new monsters created just for this
series.
Kaiju
Epic! will be a 5
volume series each with two separate stories. These stories will take place on
opposite ends of the globe and give a real feeling of the end of the world,
rather than the destruction of a specific city. Tom is joined by co-writer Kari
Castor. Kari is known to BDI fans as one of the writers of the hit mini-series,
Shahrazad.
Kaiju
Epic! is no
standard comic book, either! This is a huge 48 page monster sized comic book!
Tom’s story
takes place in both China and the South America, specifically the Gulf of
Mexico, where Bermeja Island has reappeared in the Gulf after being lost for
decades. In China, a dragon headed tower has been unearthed, and it carries
with it a strange connection to Bermeja and the rock concert that is planned to
take place there.
Kari’s story
takes place in London, England and follows a group of friends who have a
tendency to dabble in eco-politics and animal protection. But this group is
forced to re-evaluate their stance when something from legends of old appears
and begins to shake London to the ground!
The overarching
story is based on the Hopi Indian’s stories of the cycles of man and the
Purifier. These stories will blend with other cultures “end of days” myths and
allow us to see mankind as a whole struggling with the kaiju destruction of the
planet. Kaiju Epic! will also mix genre tropes along the way by
taking giant monsters, ancient gods and rock & roll and tossing them into
the story blender to create something that is unique, relatable and fun.
The Kickstarter
campaign will launch February 18th, during the AZ Eventure Con in Phoenix
Arizona. Exclusive covers will be available in limited editions, as well as
digital editions and art prints.
Writers: Tom
Hutchison
Artists: Renato Rei and CB Zane
Cover Artists: Renato Rei, CB Zane, Rob Duenas, Samantha Sawyer and Matt Frank.
Colors: Ceci de la Cruz
Letters: HDE
Logo: Kel Nuttall
Artists: Renato Rei and CB Zane
Cover Artists: Renato Rei, CB Zane, Rob Duenas, Samantha Sawyer and Matt Frank.
Colors: Ceci de la Cruz
Letters: HDE
Logo: Kel Nuttall
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