Legendary artist Pat Broderick reunites with Eisner-winning writer Mike Baron for another haunting weird western tale
Knoxville, TN — November 3, 2025 — On Halloween night 2025, the crowdfunding campaign for Bronze Star II, the latest installment in the acclaimed weird western graphic novel series, launched with a bang. Created by celebrated Eisner Award-winning writer Mike Baron and the extraordinary artist Pat Broderick (who co-created James Gunn’s Creature Commandos), the campaign rapidly surpassed its funding goal, fueled by the powerhouse creative team and the story’s eerie charm.
Bronze Star is a pulse-pounding graphic novel series that expertly blends Lovecraftian horror with the gritty, atmospheric aesthetics of a Sergio Leone western. Following the 2023 independent release of the first volume, this new installment continues the tale set in a bleak post-Civil War frontier. The story centers on Harley Brogden, a battle-hardened veteran forced to kill the son of a powerful landowner after catching him cheating at poker. Seeking refuge in a remote mining town, Brogden confronts supernatural threats, including a lycanthropic sheriff harboring dark secrets that deepen the tale’s suspense and menace.
The creative partnership of Mike Baron—renowned for his work on Nexus, Punisher, and Star Wars, and Pat Broderick, whose celebrated artwork graced Micronauts, Batman, and Legion of Super-Heroes, delivers a spellbinding reading experience. With colorist Robb Epps and letterer Carlos M. Manguel adding vivid depth and mood, the story bursts to life through dynamic visuals filled with blazing guns, spurting blood, and otherworldly creatures that keep readers captivated.
Bronze Star garnered enthusiastic praise from critics and fans alike:
• “The greatest western graphic novel ever penned and drawn. Every panel, every
bullet jumps right off the page and into eternity.” — Peter Brandvold
• “Bronze Star is simply stunning… Highly recommended.” — Tony Isabella
• “A great story… Baron knows how to write dialogue and Broderick’s art fits the story
magnificently. I love this comic — 5 out of 5, a masterpiece.” — Ethan Van Sciver
The Halloween launch was a deliberate choice, perfectly aligning with the weird western genre’s eerie, atmospheric tone.
Bronze Star 2 is available in multiple editions, including softcover variants, a deluxe black-and-white hardcover artist’s edition, and original artwork rewards for backers. Digital copies start at $10, while physical editions begin at $25. A catch-up bundle for the first volume is also offered for new readers.
For fans of westerns, horror, and genre storytelling, Bronze Star stands out as an essential, genre-defying comic series that pays homage to classic horror and western themes with a rugged, visceral voice.
For more information and to order, visit bronzestarcomic.com or the campaign directly at fundmycomic.com/bronzestar2.
Project trailer: https://youtu.be/D2E7m0KZ3aM
Project interview video: https://youtu.be/47Iw6gQfhp8
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