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PUG-W dives into Art Books launching with Marvel Artist Archive: Jim Lee

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Cover of 'Marvel Artist Archive: Jim Lee' featuring iconic comic book characters, Cyclops and Wolverine, in an action pose with colorful artwork.

Pan-Galactic Universal Worldwide (PUG-W) has announced its latest collaboration with Marvel Comics, Marvel Artist Archive: Jim Lee.

This first volume in a new line of deluxe art books focuses on the work of acclaimed, fan-favorite artist Jim Lee. In this 300-page edition spanning the entirety of his work for Marvel Comics, from Punisher War Journal to Alpha Flight, from Uncanny X-Men to Heroes Reborn Fantastic Four, and including rarities, trading card art, and much more, this oversized edition will provide the ultimate spotlight on Jim Lee’s rise and ascension to the ranks of the finest artists to ever work in the medium.

Providing historical information, background, and context covering Jim Lee’s development as an artist during his time at Marvel is writer/editor/historian Stuart Moore, whose insightful research and brand-new interviews provide a perfect complement to the process art, finished pieces, and amazing array of covers on display throughout this book.

Beautifully crafted by designer Blaise Sewell, Marvel Artist Archive: Jim Lee will provide a 9” x 12,” 300-page visual showcase for Lee’s immense talent. 

Accompanying the book itself will be a robust campaign filled with rewards and add-ons that accentuate Jim Lee’s gorgeous art and include one-of-a-kind elements, including exclusive portfolio prints, Mini-covers featuring a wide array of Lee’s incredible covers in a custom Mini shortbox, and other collectibles exclusive to this campaign. 

Sign up for Marvel Artist Archive: Jim Lee updates at the pre-launch page for its crowdfunding campaign, now live. The Kickstarter campaign launch date will be July 14th, 2026.

Pug-W unveils The Rupert Wars: World War Rupert from Livio Ramondelli and Yuri Ramondelli

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Pan-Universal Galactic Worldwide (PUG-W) has announced The Rupert Wars: World War Rupert, a genre-blending WWII epic that merges real-life history with a heart-wrenching sci-fi adventure. Created by Livio Ramondelli and Yuri Ramondelli, with art by Livio and lettering by Shawn Lee, The Rupert Wars delivers action, emotion, and unforgettable stakes—all through the eyes of a three-foot-tall war machine on a mission of destiny.

Inspired by real-life “Rupert” decoy paratroopers used during World War II, this series reimagines one of these military mannequins as something much more: a walking, talking, gasoline-drinking prototype war machine—a secret weapon in the fight against the Axis powers.

The Little War Machine That Could!

When Rupert drops behind enemy lines, his pre-programmed phrases—“Buy War Bonds!” and “Freedom Will Prevail!”—signal hope to Allied troops and terror to enemy forces. But as he fights his way across the battlefields of Europe, encountering Nazi superweapons and witnessing the devastation of war firsthand, Rupert begins to question everything.

Can he be more than just a weapon? And if he can, will it cost him the mission?

The Rupert Wars: World War Rupert

Crowdfunding Corner: The Conan the Barbarian – Colossal Edition, get a new look

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Disclosure: Graphic Policy’s founder Brett is a member of the Zoop team.

Conan the Barbarian - Colossal Edition Barry Windsor-Smith cover

Conan is back, and BIGGER than ever. With just a few days remaining in the crowdfunding campaign, Pan-Universal Galactic Worldwide, or PUG Worldwide has revealed some pages supporters will find within the Conan the Barbarian – Colossal Edition!

These original comic art pages reveal not just the narrative within, but also unveil the artist’s journey of crafting worlds through sheer imagination and skill. Within these pages, you’ll witness traces of the artistic process—hints of watery ink, corrections made with white-out, underlying pencil sketches that evolve into fully-realized images, meticulous techniques like razor blade etching for white-on-black effects, and the application of pre-printed tones meticulously affixed to the board.

Since the Conan book has gone live, several art collectors have contacted Zoop and PUG and offered up their own Conan originals for scanning and inclusion in the book. This development has led to the possibility of PUG being able to expand on its Conan line in the future.

Spearheaded by industry veterans John Nee, John Barber and Nate Murray, PUG Worldwide’s first release is the Conan The Barbarian: The Colossal Edition. Available on the crowdfunding platform Zoop, the campaign has added a new option to get a the book featuring a cover by Barry Windsor-Smith!

The Colossal Edition is the first of many planned, and is PUG’s version of the oversized Artist Edition that fans have grown to love. The book clocks in at over 190 pages of 11×17 scans of original Conan The Barbarian art from masters and legends, such as John Buscema, Gil Kane, Barry Windsor-Smith, Neal Adams, Howard Chaykin, and many others. The campaign nowoffers fans the choice between three different covers – one by Jim Lee, and the others by the aforementioned Buscema and Windsor-Smith.

PUG has partnered with licensor Heroic Signatures for the book and is offering the highest quality printing, with book design by Ian Chalgren. The scans are immaculate, the paper will be the finest quality, and the book itself will stand above the rest. This is a book not to be missed.  

This book will only be going to press once, so fans who don’t want to miss out should go to Zoop as their exclusive point of sale for the book. Notably, retailers who have supported similar projects will continue to access wholesale prices through Zoop.

Not only that, but the legendary Roy Thomas will be signing limited numbers of the book, while limited numbers of high end art prints will also be available. This is fans’ only chance to pick up these exclusive collector’s items!

Crowdfunding Corner: The Conan the Barbarian – Colossal Edition on adds a Barry Windsor-Smith cover

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Conan the Barbarian - Colossal Edition Barry Windsor-Smith cover

Conan is back, and BIGGER than ever. Everyone’s favorite Cimmerian has found a new home, with brand new publishing entity, Pan-Universal Galactic Worldwide, or PUG Worldwide.  Spearheaded by industry veterans John Nee, John Barber and Nate Murray, PUG Worldwide is shaking up the comic market with their first release Conan The Barbarian: The Colossal Edition. Available on the crowdfunding platform Zoop, the campaign has added a new option to get a the book featuring a cover by Barry Windsor-Smith!

The Colossal Edition is the first of many planned, and is PUG’s version of the oversized Artist Edition that fans have grown to love. The book clocks in at over 190 pages of 11×17 scans of original Conan The Barbarian art from masters and legends, such as John Buscema, Gil Kane, Barry Windsor-Smith, Neal Adams, Howard Chaykin, and many others. The campaign nowoffers fans the choice between three different covers – one by Jim Lee, and the others by the aforementioned Buscema and Windsor-Smith.

PUG has partnered with licensor Heroic Signatures for the book and is offering the highest quality printing, with book design by Ian Chalgren. The scans are immaculate, the paper will be the finest quality, and the book itself will stand above the rest. This is a book not to be missed.  

Not only that, but the legendary Roy Thomas will be signing limited numbers of the book, while limited numbers of high end art prints will also be available. This is fans’ only chance to pick up these exclusive collector’s items!

Crowdfunding Corner: By Crom! PUG Worldwide launches Conan the Barbarian – Colossal Edition on Zoop

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Backer Beware: Crowdfunding projects are not guaranteed to be delivered and/or delivered when promised. We always recommend to do your research before backing.
Disclosure: Graphic Policy’s founder Brett is a member of the Zoop team.

Conan the Barbarian - Colossal Edition

Conan is back, and BIGGER than ever. Everyone’s favorite Cimmerian has found a new home, with brand new publishing entity, Pan-Universal Galactic Worldwide, or PUG Worldwide.  Spearheaded by industry veterans John Nee, John Barber and Nate Murray, PUG Worldwide is shaking up the comic market with their first release Conan The Barbarian: The Colossal Edition. The book launches today on the crowdfunding platform Zoop.

The Colossal Edition is the first of many planned, and is PUG’s version of the oversized Artist Edition that fans have grown to love. The book clocks in at over 190 pages of 11×17 scans of original Conan The Barbarian art from masters and legends, such as John Buscema, Gil Kane, Barry Windsor-Smith, Neal Adams, Howard Chaykin, and many others. The campaign offers fans the choice between two different covers – one by Jim Lee, and the other by the aforementioned Buscema.

PUG has partnered with licensor Heroic Signatures for the book and is offering the highest quality printing, with book design by Ian Chalgren. The scans are immaculate, the paper will be the finest quality, and the book itself will stand above the rest. This is a book not to be missed.  

Not only that, but the legendary Roy Thomas will be signing limited numbers of the book, while limited numbers of high end art prints will also be available. This is fans’ only chance to pick up these exclusive collector’s items!

Crowdfunding Corner: By Crom! PUG Worldwide launches Conan the Barbarian – Colossal Edition on Zoop

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Backer Beware: Crowdfunding projects are not guaranteed to be delivered and/or delivered when promised. We always recommend to do your research before backing.
Disclosure: Graphic Policy’s founder Brett is a member of the Zoop team.

Conan the Barbarian - Colossal Edition

Conan is back, and BIGGER than ever. Everyone’s favorite Cimmerian has found a new home, with brand new publishing entity, Pan-Universal Galactic Worldwide, or PUG Worldwide.  Spearheaded by industry veterans John Nee, John Barber and Nate Murray, PUG Worldwide is shaking up the comic market with their first release Conan The Barbarian: The Colossal Edition. The book launches today on the crowdfunding platform Zoop.

The Colossal Edition is the first of many planned, and is PUG’s version of the oversized Artist Edition that fans have grown to love. The book clocks in at over 190 pages of 11×17 scans of original Conan The Barbarian art from masters and legends, such as John Buscema, Gil Kane, Barry Windsor-Smith, Neal Adams, Howard Chaykin, and many others. The campaign offers fans the choice between two different covers – one by Jim Lee, and the other by the aforementioned Buscema.

PUG has partnered with licensor Heroic Signatures for the book and is offering the highest quality printing, with book design by Ian Chalgren. The scans are immaculate, the paper will be the finest quality, and the book itself will stand above the rest. This is a book not to be missed.  

Not only that, but the legendary Roy Thomas will be signing limited numbers of the book, while limited numbers of high end art prints will also be available. The campaign runs for 30 days, and this is fans’ only chance to pick up these exclusive collector’s items!