Ahead of the launch of a much-anticipated Kickstarter to fund the next “Rok of the Reds” story Rok the God, the team behind the project have announced a free digital version of Chapter One will be accessible to all on Rok’s forthcoming Kickstarter (October 2nd – mark the date!).
But for those who just can’t wait, a special 20-page “ashcan” edition is now available in print – – just message Rok of the Gods artist Dan Cornwell on Facebook and he’ll send it to you direct, price £4 plus postage costs.
Anyone who orders the ashcan will receive a voucher for £4 off the eventual graphic novel. (This won’t be valid for any Kickstarter reward, so don’t forget to check out the Rok the God Kickstarter when it launches).
For those of you who came in late, Rok of the Reds is the creation of industry legends John Wagner and Alan Grant (Judge Dredd, Strontium Dog, Judgement on Gotham) teaming up with artist Dan Cornwell once again to bring you another action-packed, cosmos-spanning adventure.
The upcoming crowdfunder for Rok of the Gods will offer some amazing goodies including a Brian Bolland variant cover; a poster and original art from Simon Bisley; an amazing Neil Blackbird Sims ROK of Arkady Statuette – available to just one backer, so be quick, if you back the project to the tune of £300; original Dan Cornwell sketches – and much more!
The first five subscribers to the Rok Kickstarter will earn a chance to win an original Alan Grant Batman script. Five names in the hat, one lucky winner!
#Roktober is very definitely coming – so be ready!
• Check out the Rok the God Kickstarter here
• Check out the Rok of the Reds Facebook Page and follow the project on Twitter @RedsRok – head over to the website at www.rokofthereds.com for more information on the first series – as well as details of the Kickstarter campaign
This article was updated on 2nd October to add links
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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