RAN: REVENGE OF THE WARRIOR GRAPHIC NOVEL!
1993, Ran is everything Tucci always wanted to do with Shi but never dared. In all its 1990’s Bad Girl glory, Ran introduces the world to the character who started it all in this 48-page story of vengeance set within Tokyo’s neon licked rain-slick streets stained with blood split by the Yakuza.
RAN: REVENGE OF THE WARRIOR
Ran: Revenge of the Warrior HC Edition Cover by Billy Tucci & Wes Hartman
Tokyo, 1993.
Neon danced over the rain-slick streets like electric ghosts, casting red and blue veins through the fog. In the underworld’s bloodstream, heroin and horror flowed freely. The Sumo-Kai Yakuza clan of the Yakuza tightened their grip on the city’s Kabukichō district, but behind the veil of tattoos and honor codes, something foreign had festered…
THE WOLF.
Barry Michael Wolf, 52. Scarred Vietnam veteran who rides a chopped Harley through Kabukichō like it was a jungle trail, a caravan of ex-pat killers and degenerates flanking him— American biker veterans displaced by war, bound by blood, and now deeply rooted in trafficking white powder and impoverished young girls from across Southeast Asia.
The Wolf followed no Bushidō and showed no mercy. Not that it mattered. With a blood oath of loyalty to the Sumo-Kai and vast western connections, his partnership with the Yakuza proves incredibly fruitful. After all, money bought silence, influence and above all, power.
But not everyone stayed bought.
Ran Moban.
Leandro Oliveira’s Racy Variant Cover!
Orphaned at eight. Ran fought for survival in the shadows of Kamagasaki’s back alleys. Captured and sold at twelve. Scarred by a broken bottle wielded by the Wolf that almost took her right eye at fifteen. Vanished by twenty.
Some said Ran trained with an old Sohei master in Kyoto. Others whispered she’d been part of a vigilante sect in Thailand or had a grandfather who made pizzas in the remote forest of Tochigi Prefecture. Only one thing was certain… the 22-year-old has returned to Tokyo, and she comes carrying steel.
And she will have her revenge.
The Great Dan Lawlis Brings The Vengeance With This Striking Variant Cover!
For the first time ever, Eisner Award and Inkpot recipient Billy Tucci brings back the inspiration to his legendary comic book character, Shi. In the past thirty-years Shi has garnered accolades, nominations, sold millions of comics and along with Brian Pulido’s Lady Death and Vampirella, launched the Bad Girl genre.
One can never argue with success as Tucci’s Ana Ishikawa has become a beloved staple to comics fans the world over, but to him there was always the question of what if?
What if he gone with his initial creation and in her purest and most raw form?
The amazing Fred Benes Delivers The Timeless Variant Cover Image!
That question has now been answered as Crusade Comics is proud to bring you, Ran: Revenge of the Warrior. Taking place in Tokyo, 1993, Ran is everything Tucci always wanted to do with Shi but never dared. In all its 1990’s Bad Girl glory, Revenge of the Warrior introduces the world to the character who started it all in this 48-page, no holds barred, neon-noir samurai macabre that pulls no punches and offers no mercy.
Billy Tucci’s Manga Inspired Ran Variant Cover Image!
Ran also boasts fantastic variant covers by Billy Tucci, Leandro Oliveira, Fred Benes, the incomparable Dan Lawlis and a hidden, “MYSTERY COVER” by the world’s greatest living comic book artist… to be revealed later!
RAN: ROTW TOP-SECRET WRAP-AROUND “MYSTERY COVER”!
RAN: ROTW “WHAT IF?” NEWSPRINT EDITION!
Limited toJUST 100 Editions, this throwback, “WHAT IF?” cover was supposed to be the original Ran cover but Billy ended up using it for Shi: Way of the Warrior #12. The art is not final as Billy has to redraw Ran’s shoulder armor and eye color like he did originally back in 1993. Billy says he has a scan of the original pencils somewhere to use, but you get the idea!
FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER… BILLY TUCCI’S ORIGINAL RAN COVER ART FOR SALE!
Ran creator Billy Tucci is also offering his very first original Ran Cover artwork to one lucky backer. Pencil, Prismacolour on 11″ X 17″ Strathmore Comic Art Board!
BUY ALL OF BILLY TUCCI’S ORIGINAL RAN PENCILS, (INCLUDING COVER ROUGHS) WITH THE RAN PENCIL PORTFOLIO!
Exclusively offered to one special Indiegogo backer, this ultimate, one-of-a-kind perk includes ALL of Billy Tucci’s original art pencil rough pages PLUS design pages, discarded pages, the penciled rough cover pages to “Ran Reign” and “The Hardcover Edition” all neatly laid into a professional portfolio. In total this chance of a lifetime perks boasts almost 50 pages of art!
(Sample Pages from Shi: Return of the Warrior – But You Get The Idea)
RAN REMARQUED PRINT!
This print offers a one-of-a-kind Remarque sketch by Ran creator Billy Tucci on an 11″X17″ linen-print. No two Remarque’s are same. A very special piece of original art to be had at a truly affordable price! See sample below:
RAN SKETCH COVER EDITION WITH BILLY TUCCI ORIGINAL ART!
Extremely limited! Here’s your chance to own an original Ran: Revenge of the Warrior Sketch Cover Edition with an original, one-of-a-kind cover sketch by creator Billy Tucci! No two illustrations are the same, and it’s a smashing chance to own some original Billy Tucci art by the man who launched and introduced the comics world to Sketch Covers back in 1997! Sample Below:
RAN #1 ASHCAN EDITION!
Revenge of the Warrior and is everything Billy always wanted to do with Shi but never dared! 24 pages of script, penciled pages, character development and more!
RAN ALL-OVER T-SHIRT!
Show the world that you were on board the Ran-Wagon first with this stunning all-over printed T-Shirt. Comes in sizes S-XXXL (image is a mock up for general concept. Final will be vibrantly executed and produced).
What We Need & What You Get!
We’re basically looking for $5,000 to pay creative costs, print the books, purchase our shipping supplies, hire our fulfillment team and help with the costs of our reduced shipping charges.
We’re also offering our most exciting and unique perks ever featuring the artwork by some of comics most popular creators.
The Impact:
The fans have spoken, and we’ve listened and are proud to offer Ran: Revenge of the Warrior!
We are humbled and incredibly moved by the continued support we’ve received from the comics’ community from our Indiegogo campaigns.
Risks & Challenges:
Every campaign comes with risks, but this is our ELEVENTH Indiegogo campaign and we’ve successfully hit all our flexible goals in the past and pride ourselves on delivering every past project and of our exceptional fulfillment record. We consider our fans as family, our backers are our Tucci Troopers and we have always been open and ready to share any insights into the risks and obstacles faced on the way to achieving our goal.
#TeamRan is fully qualified and ready to overcome any unforeseen hurdles.
We strive to have the very best customer service in answering any questions and finding solutions to solve any challenges.
Other Ways You Can Help:
Of course we understand that not everyone can contribute, but that doesn’t mean you can’t help. We are humbled and incredibly moved by the continued support we’ve received from the comics’ community for our Indiegogo campaigns and appreciate if any help getting the word out about Ran: Revenge of the Warrior and make some noise about the campaign via your social media and the Indiegogo share tools!
Again, THANK YOU for you amazing support in the past. We love our Indiegogo community and the fact that they have literally changed our lives. We have always appreciated your incredible faith and support and will never, ever, let you down.
#Domo Arigato!
Billy and Deborah Tucci
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