Nexus Deluxe Omnibus Campaign Raises Nearly Quarter-Million in Funding

[Denver, CO, July 28, 2025] — Fans and collectors of indie comics responded with massive enthusiasm to the first-ever crowdfunding campaign for volume one of a new Nexus Deluxe Hardcover Omnibus series, which has raised nearly a quarter of a million dollars in funding since launching last month. The ambitious four-volume project celebrates the critically acclaimed, Eisner Award-winning sci-fi series created by writer Mike Baron and artist Steve Rude, and is set to present a definitive anthology of a saga that has captivated comic readers for almost 45 years.

Published by BIG Studios, this series will offer readers a rare chance to own gorgeously restored, oversized omnibus editions of Nexus. Renowned for pioneering the fusion of science fiction and superhero storytelling, Nexus stood out from most indie comics due to its complex narratives, breathtaking artwork, and rich character development. Over the last four decades, it’s become a cornerstone of indie comics culture, and for the first time will be collected in deluxe hardcover omnibus editions that will span its original runs at Capital Comics, First Comics, Dark Horse Comics, and beyond.

Co-creator Mike Baron spoke to the wave of excitement that followed the Kickstarter launch which hit $100K in the first 24 hours. “This collection is a dream come true for fans and it preserves and elevates Steve’s art and my storytelling in a way no other collection has before,” adding “I’m really proud of it and still surprised at the response.” He hopes it will be a project that delights and captivates long-time readers and welcomes new fans.

The campaign offers exclusive signed editions and limited-edition dust jackets, and several stretch goals have been achieved that unlocked surprise bonuses and upgrades making this collection even more enticing. As of this writing, the Kickstarter campaign has pulled in over $212K as it races toward its final days. Meanwhile, a quietly launched, shorter Indiegogo campaign has gained some momentum, raising an additional $13K. The campaigns can be accessed directly from Baron’s website at BaronComics.com, giving fans an easy way to learn more details before the campaigns wrap up in the next few days.

This deluxe omnibus series will not only preserve a key chapter of indie comic history but will do so in an elegant, collectible format. Unlike the smaller format archives by Dark Horse from fifteen years ago, this collection includes previously uncollected Dark Horse Comics stories, last year’s Nexus: Scourge, other indie releases, fascinating back matter, and a few upcoming Nexus projects Baron has planned. This is more than a reprint; it’s a comprehensive tribute to a genre-defining series that continues to inspire.