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Exclusive: Dracula: Book IV – The Undead from Matt Wagner and Kelley Jones Launches this Thursday (Corrected)

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Bram Stoker’s classic 1897 novel of gothic horror created the most famous literary character of all time: the terrifying vampire lord, Dracula. Now acclaimed comic-book creators Matt Wagner and Kelley Jones are reuniting for the fourth and final chapter in their epic series of original graphic novels about the shadowy history of the world’s most famous literary character with Dracula: Book IV – The Undead. The project launches this Thursday, October 1, on Kickstarter at 9AM PT/Noon ET.

Bram Stoker’s classic 1897 book is one of the most revered icons of the horror genre, and throughout the first three volumes of their smash hit series, Wagner and Jones have stayed true to Stoker’s original canon while also providing an all-new and terrifying look at Dracula’s history and his nefarious actions that take place just off-stage in the novel’s chain of events. But, curiously…the novel’s climax has always left many fans with an unsettled feeling—as if perhaps the infamous vampire lord wasn’t actually destroyed by his enemies…

The first three volumes of Wagner and Jones’s Dracula saga were smash hits—Book 1 broke the Top 20 in Kickstarter’s all-time most successful graphic novel campaigns—and this ultimate chapter promises to be even bigger, with 122 pages of spine-chilling story and art. Wagner and Jones are once again joined for this macabre foray into the shadows of Dracula’s sinister schemes by the stellar talents of José Villarrubia on colors and lettering by Rob Leigh. The Kickstarter campaign will be the only source for these beautiful, European-album sized hardcover editions of this book as well as many exceptional rewards tiers.

See what David Dastmalchian, Eric Powell, and Keith Rosson have to say about the project and sign up so you don’t miss out when it launches Thursday!

  • Promotional graphic featuring a quote by David Dastmalchian about Dracula's history, illustrated with dark, horror-themed artwork, including figures reminiscent of vampires and wolves.
  • Graphic illustration featuring a dark, eerie forest with a skeletal figure lying on the ground. Overlaid text quotes Eric Powell praising the Dracula graphic novel series by Matt Wagner and Kelley Jones, emphasizing its stunning visuals and appeal to horror fans.
  • A graphic illustration featuring a dark figure with glowing red eyes and sharp teeth, alongside a quote praising the storytelling of Wagner and Jones's Dracula as both an homage and a new path in horror.

Dracula: Book IV – The Undead will be funded via Kickstarter. Dracula—Book I: The Impaler and Dracula—Book II: The Brides are available now from Dark Horse Comics as paperbacks. The third volume, Dracula—Book III: The Count, will be published by Dark Horse on October 20, 2026.

Exclusive: Behold, the Slipcase Edition of A Scoundrel in the New World!

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Oni Press and Magnetic Press are launching a Kickstarter campaign for A Scoundrel in the New World by legendary Blacksad artist Juanjo Guarnido and world-renowned writer Alain Ayroles. This sprawling and immersive journey through the heart of the 17th-century Spanish Empire and newly discovered America follows the charming yet shady life of a lovable rogue and his search for the legend of the treasure of El Dorado. Fans can get their copy of A Scoundrel in the New World on Kickstarter. Sign up so you don’t miss out when it launches!

Inspired by Francisco de Quevedo classic 1626 satirical novel Historia de la vida del Buscón, llamado don Pablos (The Life of the Swindler named Don Pablos), A Scoundrel in the New World follows Don Pablos of Segovia, a charming conman and inveterate liar who leaves behind the treacherous streets of Spain in search of fortune in the New World. After a life of misadventure, Don Pablos finds himself in prison, recounting his experiences to greedy inquisitors as the ultimate unreliable narrator. From the opulent, gilded halls of the colonial elite to the untamed jungles of the young Americas, Pablos weaves a web of complex schemes to climb the social ladder. However, as the lines between his tall tales and reality begin to blur, Pablos discovers that in the colonies, the most dangerous predator isn’t the wilderness: it’s human ambition.

In addition to the deluxe hardcover edition of A Scoundrel in the New World, Magnetic Press is also producing a Limited Collectors Slipcase edition, with a textured spine and Smyth-sewn binding, a bound-in satin ribbon bookmark, gold foil gilding on the page edges, and a numbered bookplate.

We have the exclusive reveal of the Slipcase Edition which you can see below and sign up now so you don’t miss out!

  • A collection of books titled 'A Scoundrel in the New World' presented in a decorative box, featuring illustrations, a numbered print of the artwork, and an engraved item.
  • Two book covers featuring 'A Scoundrel in the New World' by Ayroles and Guarnido, with a dark portrait on one cover and a golden map design on the other.
  • A book titled 'A Scoundrel in the New World' is displayed from multiple angles, featuring colorful artwork and a textured cover design. The back cover contains a description alongside images of sailors.
  • Book cover titled 'A Scoundrel in the New World' featuring a portrait of a young man with dark hair and a sly smile, dressed in 17th-century attire. The cover includes the names 'Ayroles' and 'Guarnido' in the corners and a subtitle describing the adventurous life of Don Pablos of Segovia.

Exclusive Preview: Marvel Mangaverse: Web of Destiny #1

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Marvel Mangaverse: Web of Destiny #1

(W) Joe Kelly, Jack Kelly (A) Kenny Ruiz
(C) Noiry (L) Ariana Maher
(CA) Yuji Kaku (VCA) Kenny Ruiz and Noiry

FRIENDS, FOES AND FATE COLLIDE IN THIS EPIC FINALE! The apocalypse has arrived, and at the center of it all stand SPIDER-MAN (MILES MORALES), WEAPON X-TREMIS (LAURA KINNEY) and LEGION (ILLYANA RASPUTIN)! Can the trio overcome their differences long enough to set things to rights, or will they be forced to watch the world burn around them? As the ashes fall — pacts are made, friendships are tested and heroes are born in this climactic crescendo!

Comic book cover for 'Web of Destiny' #1 featuring dynamic characters and vibrant colors, showcasing action and supernatural elements.
Promotional page for Marvel's 'Web of Destiny' featuring Doctor Strange, Laura Kinney, and other characters from the Mangaverse storyline, including cast and crew information.
A character fishing on a rock in a river, accompanied by another character sitting nearby, with a vibrant landscape of mountains and autumn trees in the background. The scene includes comic book dialogue discussing challenges and personal growth.
A vibrant comic page featuring characters dressed in varying outfits, engaged in a conversation about magic, destiny, and friendship. The panel includes emotional expressions and a contrasting background of a futuristic New York skyline filled with dynamic colors.
A dynamic comic panel featuring various characters from the Spider-Verse, including the Scarlet Spider, amidst colorful backgrounds depicting action and chaos. Speech bubbles contain dramatic text reflecting on loss and identity within a vibrant and chaotic scene.

Exclusive Preview: Uncanny X-Men #36

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Uncanny X-Men #36

(W) Gail Simone (A) Luciano Vecchio
(C) Matthew Wilson (L) Clayton Cowles
(CA) Luciano Vecchio, Matthew Wilson (VCA) Benjamin Su, Juan Frigeri and Erick Arciniega, David Lopez and KJ Diaz, Greg Land and Rachelle Rosenberg

WILD RIDE, PART FOUR! The Harbinger of Demons, REPENT, prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice to free an X-Man from what he believes is a homicidal possession. Can the UNCANNY X-MEN survive the experience? It’s MUTANT vs. MALICE in a battle for their eternal SOULS! WILD RIDE comes to a stunning conclusion here!

Cover of The Uncanny X-Men #36 featuring a character lying down with a distressed expression, large eye symbol behind them, and a comic book style design.
A comic book page from 'The Uncanny X-Men,' featuring various characters including Rogue, Gambit, Wolverine, Nightcrawler, Jubilee, and others. The page includes a brief synopsis of a storyline involving the X-Men mentoring young mutants and confronting a demon-related issue.
A scene inside a modern train in Northern Italy featuring a group of stylized characters engaged in conversation. The characters include a woman in a black outfit, a man with sunglasses and a scarf, a woman with blonde hair, and a character with red skin and pointed ears. Outside the train, a Frecciarossa train is visible on the tracks.
A comic book panel depicting several characters in a conversation, featuring a man with sunglasses, a woman with curly hair, and a priest discussing a mysterious entity. The setting appears to be inside a vehicle, with characters expressing various emotions regarding the situation.
Comic book page featuring dialogue and illustrations: a character with a dark past speaks about a demon, while another character expresses discomfort over the story.

Exclusive: Steve Niles’ Cal McDonald: Plague of Evil and Other Stories gets Joe Jusko and Cat Stagg Lithographs and Stickers

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Legendary horror writer and 30 Days of Night co-creator Steve Niles’ iconic paranormal detective Cal McDonald’s hard boiled adventures have captivated fans since his first appearance in the 1990 story “Big Head.” Cal McDonald has seen it all. Vampires, werewolves, ghouls, demons, mutants, maniacs, and every other thing that crawls out of the dark. Niles is revisiting his gruesome gumshoe in Cal McDonald: Plague of Evil and Other Stories, a collection of short stories.

Cal McDonald: Plague of Evil and Other Stories features a foreword by acclaimed actor and horror creator David Dastmalchian and a stunning painted cover by master illustrator Joe Jusko. Published by Clover Press’ The Fourth Leaf, a new imprint for creator-owned comics, books and graphic novels, this 216-page hardcover will collect ten brand-new Cal McDonald stories, each with an illustration by a different beloved comic artist. Fans can support the project on Kickstarter.

In the tradition of Mickey Spillane and Rymond Chandler, Niles sends Cal and his undead sidekick on a strange journey through a Los Angeles populated by monsters, freaks, ghouls, and all kinds of new creatures hell-bent on causing chaos.

Cal McDonald: Plague of Evil and Other Stories will feature gorgeous chapter illustrations by an incredible lineup of artists, including Cat Staggs, Liam Sharp, Scott Morse, Christopher Mitten, Gyula Nemeth, Steven Russell Black, Francesco Francavilla, Alison Sampson, and Damien Worm, each adding their own signature style to Cal McDonald’s world of hard-boiled horror.

In addition to the illustrated hardcover book, the Kickstarter campaign for Cal McDonald: Plague of Evil and Other Stories, we can exclusively reveal that Clover Press is creating exclusive Lithographs and a sticker featuring Joe Jusko’s cover art and a beautiful colored version of Cat Staggs’ illustration from the book.

Check them out below and don’t miss Cal McDonald: Plague of Evil and Other Stories on Kickstarter!

  • A dramatic scene featuring a woman in a green dress sitting on a desk holding a vintage telephone, while a man in a white shirt points a gun and another man in a suit stands behind, with a spooky background visible through a large window.
  • A silhouette of a man lighting a cigarette in front of a large, intensely red skull illustration against a dark background.
  • A silhouette of a man lighting a cigarette in front of a large red skull, set against a black background with a circular red border.
  • Book cover illustration featuring a woman in a green dress sitting on a desk with a vintage telephone, a man in a suit standing beside her, and another man in casual attire seated, holding a bottle. The background shows eerie figures visible through a window.

Exclusive Preview: Spider-Man/Hulk: Fire and Brimstone #2

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Spider-Man/Hulk: Fire and Brimstone #2

(W) Kevin Smith, Andy McElfresh (A) R. B. Silva
(C) Federico Blee (L) Joe Sabino
(CA) R. B. Silva and Federico Blee (VCA) Alex Ross, Greg Land and Rachelle Rosenberg, Doaly

IT’S SHOWTIME! Bruce Banner digs deep for an exploration of his spiritual side. But before he can cry out hallelujah, Spider-Man will have to put a stop to the second greatest disaster to hit Broadway, the White Rabbit! Guest starring ol’ Horn Head himself: DAREDEVIL!

Comic book cover featuring Spider-Man and Hulk in action. Spider-Man is perched on Hulk's shoulder, while Hulk looks determined in a dynamic pose. The background has a dramatic orange hue with rocky debris, and the title reads 'SPIDER-MAN HULK FIRE AND BRIMSTONE'.
Comic book page featuring Spider-Man and the Hulk in an action scene, showcasing vibrant colors and dynamic poses.
An illustration of St. Patrick's Cathedral with a conversation about confession happening in the foreground. The image shows the cathedral's intricate architecture alongside characters discussing themes of confession and spirituality.
A comic book page featuring multiple panels with characters discussing themes of familial relationships and personal struggles. One character is cleaning up broken dishes while another reflects on a troubled past involving a paternal figure. Spider-Man's appearance is hinted at in the last panel.
A comic panel featuring Spider-Man interacting with a priest in a church. Spider-Man is handing over a large bill while making a humorous remark, and the priest looks puzzled. In the background, two characters observe the scene.
A comic-style illustration of the Hulk, depicted in a dynamic pose amidst flying debris, emitting a loud sound effect 'CRRRRRAAAASSSHHH.' The Hulk is green with muscular features and is wearing torn shorts.
Spider-Man and the Hulk engage in a dramatic confrontation in a ruined church, with Spider-Man tackling a man in a red robe while money flies through the air.

Exclusive Preview: The Muppets Take the Marvel Universe #1

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The Muppets Take the Marvel Universe #1

(W) Adam F. Goldberg, Ashley Allen, Chip Zdarsky, Kyle Starks, MacKenzie Cadenhead, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Chef Paul Carmichael
(A) Pete Woods, Áthila Fabbio, David Baldeón, Paco Medina, Mike Henderson, EJ. Su
(C) Yen Nitro, Mike Atiyeh (L) Joe Caramagna
(CA) Nick Bradshaw (VCA) Alex Ross, Humberto Ramos, Matteo Lolli, Skottie Young, Todd Nauck, Ron Lim

TONIGHT’S VERY SPECIAL GUEST STARS — THE MARVEL UNIVERSE!

To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of THE MUPPET SHOW… we bring you a crossover no one saw coming! Join EISNER-winning writer and one of the world”s greatest Muppet fans CHIP ZDARSKY along with a cadre of Marvelously talented creators as they unleash The Muppets’ trademark chaos on the MARVEL UNIVERSE. ROWLF THE DOG kidnapped by MOJO? KERMIT THE FROG, MISS PIGGY, FOZZIE BEAR, SPIDER-MAN, BLACK PANTHER and EMMA FROST to the rescue? DR. BUNSEN HONEYDEW and BEAKER experimenting with GAMMA RAYS and PYM PARTICLES? What could go wrong? Find out in this epic tale told in the MIGHTY MARVEL MUPPET MANNER!

Comic book cover featuring The Muppets characters dressed as various Marvel superheroes, with a colorful background and the text 'The Muppets Take the Marvel Universe!'
A promotional poster for 'The Muppets Take The Marvel Universe', featuring a list of contributors such as writers, artists, and editors with a playful Muppet-themed design.
A colorful cartoon scene featuring Muppet characters in a laboratory setting. A scientist in a lab coat explains the concept of an interdimensional portal while various Muppets, including Kermit and Beaker, listen with curiosity. The background shows scientific equipment and a glowing portal.
A colorful comic panel featuring various Muppet characters, including Kermit the Frog and Beaker, discussing a crisis involving a character named Rowlf. The scene is lively, with Beaker expressing excitement and the group strategizing about a superhero to help them. The background depicts a laboratory setting with humorous sound effects.
A comic panel featuring Muppet characters, including Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, discussing a potential investigation while surrounded by various anthropomorphic animals.
A comic-style scene featuring several characters in a lab setting, including Doctor Honeydew, Beaker, and two scientists, one wearing glasses and a lab coat. They are discussing a scientific endeavor with excitement and humor.
A comic panel featuring anthropomorphic characters including a raccoon with a gun, a pig in a space suit, and other alien-like beings discussing a spaceship alarm and potential alien encounters.
A colorful comic page featuring a vintage Volkswagen van decorated with patterns, music notes floating around. The first panel shows a character with a plaid shirt looking at the van, followed by a Muppet character holding a poster. Subsequent panels depict a lively scene inside the van with various Muppets playing instruments and enjoying music.
A comic book scene set in the Sanctum Sanctorum, featuring two characters: a woman in pajamas sneezing and a man in a mystical outfit discussing a cold remedy. The room is cozy with a lamp, bed, and tea set present.
An illustrated comic panel depicting Avengers gathered in their headquarters. Iron Man addresses the team, which includes Captain America, Black Widow, and Thor, about an emergency involving Doctor Doom. Dialogue balloons convey their discussion about recruiting new members to replace missing heroes.

Exclusive: Marvel Masterworks returns from Clover Press with Exclusive Buttons

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Starting today, Marvel Comics’ longest-running, premier archival hardcover collection series is coming back in style! Clover Press will now publish the iconic Marvel Masterworks line, starting with four brand new editions that highlight four iconic eras of Marvel history and some of the industry’s greatest creators of all time. Clover Press is publishing three different covers for each book in the Marvel Masterworks line: the legacy trade dress that collectors already know and love, a variant cover of the legacy trade dress, and a bold and poppy new trade dress, designed by Clover Press Co-Founder and Art Director Robbie Robbins. The Kickstarter campaign for Marvel Masterworks is now live.

The campaign will also feature a slew of the kind of collectible extras that Clover Press is known for, including a Premium Works collector box, Fact Files character cards, journals with Masterworks branding and comic art, buttons, character stickers, mini prints, large artist edition prints, postcards, stationery-inspired inserts, facsimile posters, dustjackets, die-cut slipcases, and more to be announced during the campaign.

We have the exclusive reveal of the buttons!

A collection of comic book character buttons featuring various Marvel superheroes and villains, including recognizable faces expressing intense emotions.

The first wave of Clover Press’ Marvel Masterworks includes four titles:

  • In Marvel Masterworks: The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 18, Chris Claremont and Jim Lee begin their march towards X-Men #1, the Guiness Book of World Records top-selling comic book of all time—collecting THE UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) 256-268 & ANNUAL (1970) 14 and material from THE FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL (1963) 23, X-FACTOR ANNUAL (1986) 5 and THE NEW MUTANTS ANNUAL (1984) 6.

Featuring an introduction by Chris Claremont

  • In Marvel Masterworks: Super-Villain Team-Up, Vol. 1, Doctor Doom and his notorious accomplices Namor and the Red Skull take the stage in this classic Marvel series which gives the bad guys full rein—collecting GIANT-SIZE SUPER-VILLAIN TEAM-UP (1975) 1-2, SUPER-VILLAIN TEAM-UP (1975) 1-17, MARVEL SPOTLIGHT (1971) 27, THE AVENGERS (1963) 154-156, THE CHAMPIONS (1975) 16 and material from MARVEL PREVIEW (1975) 21.

Featuring an introduction by Roy Thomas

  • In Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor, Vol. 25, Walter Simonson and Sal Buscema’s original art is faithfully restored and looking better than ever as The God of Thunder leads an army into Hel itself in this fan-favorite classic every Marvel fan should have in their library—collecting THE MIGHTY THOR (1966) 360-369 and BALDER THE BRAVE (1985) 1-4.

Featuring an introduction by Walter Simonson

  • In Marvel Masterworks: The Tomb of Dracula, Vol. 6, high-stakes storytelling pulls long-running characters like Quincy Harker, Rachel van Helsing and Blade into a final reckoning that leaves no one untouched from collaborators Marv Wolfman, Gene Colan and Tom Palmer—collecting THE TOMB OF DRACULA (1972) 56-70.
Cover of Marvel Masterworks featuring The Uncanny X-Men, showcasing characters like Captain America, Black Widow, and Wolverine. Includes details about issues and creators.
Cover of Marvel Masterworks featuring 'Giant-Size Super-Villain Team-Up' with illustrations of various Marvel characters including Dr. Doom and Sub-Mariner. The background is green with decorative text detailing other comic issues included.
Cover of Marvel Masterworks featuring The Mighty Thor comic issues Nos. 360-369 and Balder the Brave Nos. 1-4, illustrated by Walter Simonson and Sal Buscema.
Cover of Marvel Masterworks featuring The Tomb of Dracula Nos. 56-70, showcasing Dracula and a female figure along with text highlights.
Cover of Marvel Comics' The Uncanny X-Men Volume 18 featuring characters Wolverine, Captain America, and Black Widow in action.
Cover of Marvel Masterworks Super-Villain Team-Up Volume 1 featuring Dr. Doom and the Sub-Mariner with bold titles and comic-style artwork.
Cover of Marvel Masterworks The Mighty Thor Volume 25 featuring Thor and a frog character with vibrant colors and bold graphics.
Cover of Marvel Masterworks: The Tomb of Dracula Volume 6, featuring Dracula and a dramatic scene with gravestones and characters in a gothic style.
Cover art for 'The Uncanny X-Men' featuring a dramatic depiction of characters including a female with short blonde hair and a male character displaying fierce expression and claws, showcasing the comic's dynamic style.
Cover of 'Super-Villain Team-Up' featuring characters Magneto and Doctor Doom, with colorful comic-style artwork.
Cover art of 'The Mighty Thor' comic book featuring a stylized green frog character and a red, menacing figure, alongside a woman's face, showcasing vibrant colors and bold graphic design.
Cover of 'The Tomb of Dracula' comic featuring a vampire with fangs and red eyes, alongside a mysterious figure in a red cape and a castle in the background.

Featuring an introduction by Kelley Jones.

The publication of the first wave of books marks just the first stage of Clover Press’ publishing plan to continue the historic Marvel Masterworks program, with an ambitious, ongoing schedule that will bring dozens of new editions of Marvel Masterworks series to print. Longtime Marvel series editor Cory Sedlmeier will continue in his role as editor and series steward, continuing the role that he’s served at Marvel for more than two decades.

Don’t miss out and support this new era of Marvel Masterworks, head to Kickstarter!

Exclusive: Fanbase Press’ Shrub: The Collected Edition features an all-new resource guide on processing grief by Dr. David J. Schonfeld, MD, FAAP

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Dr. David J. Schonfeld, MD, FAAP
Dr. David J. Schonfeld, MD, FAAP

Shrub: The Collected Edition, Fanbase Press‘ latest Kickstarter campaign, collects the Graphic Medicine series exploring grief and connection, featuring all-new contributions from some of the biggest names in entertainment and the field of mental health. We have the exclusive reveal that  Dr. David J. Schonfeld, MD, FAAP (Director, National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles) will be contributing an all-new resource guide on processing grief.

In this middle grade adventure, readers will join Shrub who is, well… a shrub… for a cross-country road trip to Hollywood! Join Shrub and a grieving brother and sister as they head out in search of connection. On their journey, pit stops, wacky plant enthusiasts, uprooting, and re-routing abound.

The series was created and written by Emmy Award nominee Shane Portman, illustrated by Andy Alves, colored by Sophia Du and Celia FitzGerald, lettered by Oceano Ransford, and with consultation from comics librarian Moni Barrette.


Shrub explores the various ways that we allow grief to take root, inspired by writer Shane Portman’s experience with the loss of his father. The series features “Letting Grief Take Root” essays written by individuals with a personal and/or professional connection to grief who relate Shrub’s story to their own lived experience. Essayists include Shane Portman and his family, as well as grief doula Kat Primeau and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Ariel Landrum (Geek Therapy).

Additionally, every issue of the series includes a fold-out page within the story’s narrative.

Striving to destigmatize loss and promote understanding of the diverse ways that people of all ages grieve, the expanded print edition will also feature a study guide by literacy advocate Creators, Assemble! Inc., an informational essay by clinical psychologist and media consultant Dr. Drea Letamendi, and much more.

Check out a preview of Schrub: The Collected Edition below and back it on Kickstarter today!

  • Cover of the comic book 'Shrub' featuring a stylized green shrub in the foreground, a road with a gas station and a truck in the background, and various signage on the side of the road.
  • A comic panel showing a startled girl at her front door, encountering a bush with a surprised face. She apologizes for scaring it.
  • A comic strip featuring a character researching baby bird care on a smartphone, expressing concern about not having a dog, and discussing suitable food options with a friend.
  • A comic strip featuring a character named Cleopatra discussing food with a plant-like creature called Shrub. The characters are depicted in a cozy living room setting, with humorous dialogue about caring for plants and their needs.
  • A cartoon comic strip featuring a smiling girl with glasses discussing her new friends, who are a plant character and a bush-like creature, while eating snacks and sitting on a couch.

Exclusive: All 8 Arcade Raiders from Wandering Planet Toys Revealed! Gets yours with The Planetoid Raiders Kickstarter!

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Wandering Planet Toys has turned heads with their line of collectible action figures that celebrate the pop culture icons of yesteryear, and now co-founders Gavin Hignight and Chris “Doc” Wyatt are teaming up once again for an all-new and entirely unexpected line of retro-style action figures. The Planetoid Raiders are the coolest, quirkiest space travelers ever known to the universe! Who are these intergalactic aliens? And who (or what) are The Arcade Raiders? Discover all of that below and support Wandering Planet Toys’ crowdfunding campaign to help make them a reality!

Inspired by Kenner Toys’ 1978 Star Wars action figures, and their off-the-wall competitor Tomland Toys’ Starroid Raiders – each Planetoid Raider is a lovingly designed tribute to classic scifi toys and a striking piece of contemporary art. Fans can collect each limited edition, 5-point articulated, 1:18 Scale figure on Kickstarter, including brave Captain Oton, heroic Helmsman Ryot, WarLor the Mysterious Space Traveler, the trusty rusty robot Yogun, and the rest of the team!

The Planetoid Raiders don’t ride alone! Wandering Planet is also introducing fans to the all-new Arcade Raiders, which will come bagged with a hang tag, like Japanese sofubi figures. Retro arcade cabinet blind box packaging will be available as a stretch goal after the campaign raises $65,000. The Planetoid Raiders Kickstarter campaign will launch with a single Arcade Raider available as an add on, and for each funding milestone raised above the funding goal, backers will unlock additional Arcade Raiders that will be made available as a new add-on option to everyone!

The figures in Planetoid Raiders: Wave 1 will be available on retro-inspired card backs or pre-packed in a metal lunchbox-style collector’s case. Wandering Planet Toys will also be creating Planetoid Raiders baseball hats, and an 8 page “Sloog Interlude” mini-comic titled written by Chris “Doc” Wyatt with art by Chris Anderson available exclusively through the Kickstarter campaign. 

In 1977, the year before Kenner officially licensed their classic Star Wars figures, Hong Kong-based indie toy manufacturer Tomland Toys released a wave of action figures loosely inspired by Star Wars. The Starroid Raiders were cheaper and leaner than their Kenner counterparts and could be bought in drug stores and gas stations at low cost. These figures were ugly space weirdos that definitely resembled aliens from a galaxy far far away… just maybe not the exact galaxy fans were thinking of. While many viewed these otherworldly characters as “knock-offs,” their attention-grabbing head sculpts and bright color schemes made them lovable. These misfits and underdogs of the toy box have become highly sought after by collectors around the world. Wandering Planet Toys’ Planetoid Raiders action figures honor Tomland Toys’ wacky tradition of retro cosmic madness. The odd space characters sport designs that look to the past, while also playing with modern design concepts that breathe new life into their retro-futuristic aesthetic. 

BUT WAIT… WHO ARE THE PLANETOID RAIDERS?

NAME: OTON
POSITION: Captain of the Planetoid Raiders
HOME PLANET: Ontaria
FUN FACT: Otan is not sure exactly what captains are supposed to do.

NAME: RYOT
POSITION: Helmsman (and former space racer)
HOME PLANET: Kaaldor
FUN FACT: The others have no idea, but Ryot’s long since disabled the ship engine’s safety features.

NAME: BUZZ
POSITION: First Mate of the Planetoid Raiders
HOME PLANET: Also called “Buzz”
FUN FACT: Buzz is on all the apps.

NAME: SNATOON
POSITION: Celestial Cartographer for the Planetoid Raiders
HOME PLANET: Stanoonian Planetoid 
FUN FACT: Snatoon doesn’t like your new haircut.

NAME: SLOOG
POSITION: Security Officer for the Planetoid Raiders
HOME PLANET: (too hard to pronounce) but translates to Slime World
FUN FACT: Sloog plays jazz on the sax when no one is looking.

NAME: Warlor
POSITION: Mysterious Space Traveler
HOME PLANET: Unknown
FUN FACT: One day Warlor will either save us or kill us all… 

NAME: Yogun
POSITION: The Computational Rapid Assessment Processor robot
HOME PLANET: None
FUN FACT: Highly intelligent, yet somehow also very stupid

Check out an exclusive look at all 8 Arcade Raiders as well as a mockup of the “Blind Box,” as well as the already revealed Planetoid Raiders and support the Kickstarter campaign!

  • An infographic featuring collectible action figures from the 'Arcade Raiders' series, each labeled with their names and unlock milestones. The figures are displayed against a colorful space background, alongside an arcade cabinet graphic. The figures include 'Marzok', 'Blukline', 'PINKULA', 'Helloon', 'Professor Cosmos', 'Sloog the Red', 'WarLor Gris', 'Omega Swan', and 'WandDor', with milestones ranging from launch to 100K.
  • A colorful arcade game cabinet titled 'Planetoid Raiders: Space Jump' with a retro design, featuring a miniature action figure in a blue costume resembling a space creature, set against a blue background.
  • A red action figure named Buzzzz, 1st Mate of the Planetoid Raiders, holding a gun against a starry outer space background.
  • Action figure of Oton, the Captain of the Planetoid Raiders, holding a green lightsaber and a futuristic gun, standing on a rocky surface with a starry background.
  • A bright green action figure named Ryot, wearing a suit with a circular design, holding a pink lightsaber, set against a starry background with a rocky surface.
  • A vintage robot toy named Yogun, from the Planetoid Raiders series, standing on a textured surface resembling outer space, with a starry background.
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