Axa, the classic SF adventure comic strip from the 1970s and 1980s created by the late Enrique Badia Romero, is returning, thanks to Dren Productions, who will launch a crowdfunding campaign very soon to republish the first two story arcs of the original comic strips.
First appearing in The Sun in the UK, Axa was hugely popular in Europe, but never gained mainstream publishing in the United States. Running to nineteen adventures, the series centred on Axa, a spirited woman in the year 2080, who can no longer endure the oppressive order of the Domed City, a utopia built to protect the remnants of humanity after the Great Contamination.
Driven by a thirst for freedom, she escapes to the wild, uncharted territories beyond. As a nomadic adventurer in the devastated outside world, Axa encounters a diverse array of survivors and challenges, forging a new, exhilarating life far from the confines of civilisation….
Dren Productions LLC a publisher and creator “of all things sci-fi, fantasy, nerd and geek”, will be launching their Axa project with the first two issues, offering over 60 pages of the original comic, and over 200 of the original strips.
Dren Productions, “where dreams are alive”, describe their mission not only to bring quality stories and graphic novels out to the masses, but to have fun doing it. “We introduce classic science fiction, fantasy and horror stories to new audiences by creating original graphic novels, as well as create original stories that will knock readers’ socks off.”
Other projects, many very successfully crowdfunded, include the humour title, Dungeons and Dimwits, Plan 59 from Outer Space, and Tales of the Bizarre.
UPDATE Wednesday 1st May: Head to Kickstarter to back this project
UK fans should be aware shipping costs from the United States are estimated and not cheap – as much $28 on top of your pledge
• Dren Productions is online at drenproductions.com | Follow Dren Productions on Facebook | X
Axa Links
• Check out Axa online at axathemovie.com | axacomics.com
• The worldwide rights to AXA are owned and controlled by AXA 2238 LLC – more details here
• In Memoriam: Modesty Blaise and Axa artist Enric Badia Romero
• Axa art for sale on The Book Palace web site
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The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.
Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.
He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.
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