Hartsoe brings the 1986 GRIPS mini series by Kris Silver and drawn by TIM VIGIL. New covers by some of the mavericks of indie comics.
Everette Hartsoe’s Razorverse Acquires 1980s Indie Comic GRIPS from Kris Silver’s Silverwolf and Greater Mercury Comics
Las Vegas, NV – Everette Hartsoe, the visionary creator of Razor and architect of the Razorverse, proudly announces the acquisition of GRIPS, a seminal 1980s indie comic originally developed by Kris Silver under Silverwolf Comics and Greater Mercury Comics. This acquisition brings a cult-classic title into the Razorverse fold, uniting two iconic indie legacies and expanding Hartsoe’s gritty, boundary-pushing universe of anti-heroes and dark storytelling.
GRIPS, launched in 1986 by Silverwolf Comics during the black-and-white comics boom, carved its niche with a raw, violent narrative centered on a comic illustrator turned vigilante. Featuring early artwork by acclaimed artist Tim Vigil, the series gained a loyal following before transitioning to Greater Mercury Comics after Silverwolf’s closure in 1987. With its unapologetic tone and spin-off Fat Ninja, GRIPS remains a celebrated artifact of the indie comics revolution.
Hartsoe, whose own creation Razor redefined the “Bad Girl” archetype in the 1990s, views GRIPS as a kindred spirit to his Razorverse. “Kris Silver’s GRIPS embodies the fearless, DIY ethos that fueled the indie comics scene I came up in,” Hartsoe said. “Bringing it into the Razorverse isn’t just about nostalgia—it’s about merging its savage energy with Razor’s world to create something explosive for a new generation.”
The Razorverse, an interconnected universe of dark, character-driven tales anchored by Razor, will reintroduce GRIPS through a multi-phase rollout. Plans include remastered editions of the original series, new storylines integrating GRIPS into the Razorverse mythology, and potential cross-media adaptations. Hartsoe intends to preserve the essence of Silver’s creation—its unrelenting grit and outsider perspective—while infusing it with the cinematic flair and emotional depth that define his own work.
This acquisition reinforces the Razorverse’s mission to honor indie comics history while pushing the boundaries of modern storytelling. Fans can anticipate the first GRIPS-inspired Razorverse project in late 2025, with additional details to be revealed throughout the year.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grips/everette-hartsoe-presents-grips-2-kris-silver-tim-vigil
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