As the number of retro gaming revivals continues to increase in the UK, AD 2000 Publisher rebellion has just launched its first Kickstarter, an homage to the classic girl romance story Roxy. The 80-page special, which will air between July 16 and August 8, has a fundraising target of £5,000 (approximately $6,500) and features four contemporary takes on the once-beloved subject. a story.
According to a rebel press release:
“The summer of love begins now! Rebellion is excited to announce the launch of its new romance comic Roxy on Kickstarter!
“Roxy is available to support today and offers backers a range of exclusive rewards, merchandise and surprises guaranteed to leave you breathless.”
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“Offering shipping to new and old fans around the world. Whatever your level of interest, Roxy has something for you as it revives the spirit of classic British romance comics for the 21st century.
Stories provided include:
- A saucy supermodel heist thriller girl on the rungo through Alex Campi and Erica Henderson
- A supernatural story of lost love flowers for agathago through Sarah Gordon
- Secret rooms and time travel locations in Regency England Banmorego through Magdalene Visagio and Strick
- Love, loneliness, spaceships, and the symbiotic relationship between soldiers and mechs what was i born for go through Nadia Shamas and great white shark stone
The campaign will offer three alternative cover options Turalote, Hannah Templerand Margaret Sauvage; and a range of extras including special tote bags, pins and prints. The digital paperback version is available for £9 (approximately $11 USD), the print version is available for £18 (approximately $23 USD), and the hardcover version is available for £25 (approximately $33 USD), and is available for £59 (approximately $77 USD). Special Bundle Offers.
The romance comics market in the UK was once a vibrant one, with a number of stunning works by British and European artists on offer. original Roxy 288 issues were published weekly between March 1958 and September 1963, published by Amalgamated Press and Fleetway Productions (a practice typical of the British industry), before merging with other stable partners Valentine’s Day ——This situation lasted until 1974. Roxy This is the company’s second foray into the teenage girl market following the success of its first game – Marilyn (1955-1965). A fascinating exploration of the heights of the British romance comics scene, artists and comics historians David Roach Featured highlights posted Very British thing (2023).
Rebel has been thriving in recent years with a particular resurgence in retro titles – children’s comics monster fun Paranormal Girls Monthly Now misty Posted by Gail Simone this week, and Garth Ennis“Renaissance of the War Renaissance” Combat moves The third salvo began in August. Not to mention its vibrant reprint program. The first time I was laughed at was in May. Roxy marks a new direction for the publisher as it explores an untapped genre in its first foray into crowdfunding.
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