COMICS LEGEND WALTER SIMONSON COVERS RAN: REVENGE OF THE WARRIOR AT KICKSTARTER!

 CRUSADE COMICS 11TH CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN PASSES $30,000.00 IN FIRST FIVE DAYS! 

Billy Tucci’s latest graphic novel, Ran: Revenge of the Warrior Kickstarter Exclusive continues to light up the crowdfunding world as fans from over 20 countries have propelled the 21-day campaign’s first five days returns to over $30,000.00 and 600% over its initial funding goal.That is phenomenal news according to Tucci, what’s got him even more excited is the fact that one of his comic book heroes, the legendary Walter Simonsonhas graciously contributed his talents to a special Ran wraparound cover. Exclusive to the campaign, Walter’s Ran is digitally painted by artist-extraordinaire Dan Lawlis, features a stunning wraparound portrait surrounded by a flowing main of hair and wielding steel.

“One of the highlights of my career is befriending comics’ reigning king and queen, Walter and Louise Simonson.” Stated Tucci. “The adage is to ‘never to meet your heroes’, but in the case of the Simonson’s, it is the complete opposite. Their contributions literally turned a page in comics history, by creating some of the greatest characters and storylines, while their generosity and goodwill towards fandom have made them ambassadors of the highest order.”

Weezie and Walter Simonson have selflessly contributed thousands to charity including veterans (Garden State Comic Fest)

“It is truly an honor and a fanboy’s dream to have Walt render one of my creations in such a gorgeously striking fashion.” Continued Tucci. “Now add Dan’s colors to this wraparound cover and we now have our Ran’s Kickstarter’s crème-de-la-crème.”

Crusade Comics is also offering very limited premium foil and stainless steel-covered special Ran: Revenge of the Warrior editions to the campaign.

Set within the violent, neon-lit, Kabukichō district of Tokyo 1993, Revenge of the Warrior details one young woman’s battle for justice against American sex-trafficking, ex-pat killers aligned with the notorious Yakuza crime syndicate.

Ran: Revenge of the Warrior Kickstarter Exclusive launched last Thursday evening and reached its initial funding goal in minutes. Ran’s initial 22-day Indiegogo campaign closed earlier this month with over $75,000.00 in returns unlocking Ran’s first four Stretch Goals; the Ran Hardcover Trading Card, Billy Tucci Ran Mini-Print, Dan Lawlis Gilded Variant Trading Card, and the Leandro Oliveira Black Racer Vinyl Sticker.

Due to Crusade’s exclusive #NoFanLeftBehind campaign strategy, backers on both Indiegogo and Kickstarter mutually benefit from each platform’s stretch goals. All Stretch Goals come FREE to all Kickstarter and Indiegogo backers who pledged for a physical perk.

Crusade will announce Ran’s next Stretch Goal unlocked at $40,000.00 on Friday, November 28th.

This sexy, 48-page, full-color neon-noir samurai epic will be available on Kickstarter until Thursday, December 11, 2025.