NYCC 2023: Sup Inc launches its “public domain” sci-fi universe BLITMAP with every comic cover being a variant

Sup Inc., a team comprised of former video game devs, artists, and the creator of Vine today confirmed the release date of BLITMAP #1, a thrilling new sci-fi series set in a vibrant solarpunk metropolis. In partnership with Titan Comics, the first issue in this 6-issue series arrives at comic book stores worldwide on October 25th. However, attendees of New York Comic Con will be able to pick up a copy two weeks early directly from the Sup Inc. booth.

Every printed copy comes with a one-of-a-kind, collector’s item cover. No, really. Like every single cover. No one in the world will have the same cover as you.

Written by Jack Timmer with art by Matias BaslaBlitmap is set in the sprawling city of Caelum, where under the shadow of an ancient cataclysmic conflict, warring factions called the “Blitnauts” and “Logos” battle for power. Readers will meet Cici, a Blitnaut who finds that a simple data retrieval job is anything but, setting her on a collision course with Liz, a privileged Logo in search of adventure… meanwhile, the dangerous realm of “The Static” entraps and corrupts all who heed its mystifying call.

The Blitmap IP is completely open-source. This means that anyone is free to use the IP and imagery, in any way they want. The comic is Sup’s. sponsored contribution to the growing universe of Blitmap. Want to sell merch with Blitmap characters on it? Build a Blitmap video game? Create and monetize whatever you want – the IP belongs to you. Just don’t duplicate the comic issue exactly and sell it.

Sup Inc.’s team of engineers and artists took 6 months to develop a new patent-pending printing technology called “Hyperpress” so that every single copy is unique. Wrapped in foil blind bags, you can discover your cover when you open it. A feat achieved without using Artificial Intelligence.

After successful showings at San Diego Comic-Con and New York Comic-Con, the first issue of this 6-issue run launches into comic book stores October 25 for $4.99 USD. Each of the remaining issues will be released at 6-8 week intervals.


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