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Barbaric Vs Deathstalker Joins Slash of Guns N' Roses' Kickstarter

Barbaric Vs Deathstalker is a new one-shot crossover that now forms part of the Deathstalker Kickstarter campaign.

Published Wed, 08 Nov 2023 07:25:09 -0600

Article Summary

Barbaric Vs Deathstalker crossover joins Slash's Deathstalker Kickstarter.
Slash of Guns N’ Roses teams up with Vault for a one-shot graphic novel.
Kickstarter for deluxe Deathstalker novel surpasses its $25k goal.
Backers eligible for Barbaric Vs Deathstalker and Barbaric Volume 1 PDF.

Barbaric Vs Deathstalker is a new one-shot crossover by Michael Moreci, Tim Seeley, and Nathan Gooden from Vault. And now forms part of the Deathstalker Kickstarter campaign that is live right now. "Cursed barbarian versus warrior king! Axe versus sword! Owen versus Deathstalker! When an evil wizard summons the two most reluctant heroes of all time, they'll have to square off. But a clash of steel alone may not decide the final victor. "

Deathstalker is published with Slash of Guns N' Roses, Shout! Studios, and Raven Banner Entertainment and is a fully-funded Kickstarter campaign that has raised $46,121 against a $25,000 goal from 515 backers with only 52 hours to go. It will produce a deluxe hardcover graphic novel adaptation of the cult classic sword-and-sorcery movie franchise, Deathstalker, as part of Vault's previously announced Headshell imprint. And now Barbaric, Vault's successful barbarian franchise, is joining it.

"As a kid who grew up on Guns N' Roses and considered Slash to be pretty much one of the coolest people on the planet," said Barbaric co-creator, Michael Moreci. "Having a chance to collaborate with him is more than I could have ever hoped for. Couple that with Deathstalker, one of the coolest so-bad-its-good sword and sorcery movies ever (and as most know, I love sword and sorcery), this is a dream pairing. You've got Barbaric, Slash, and Deathstalker all in one place–I can't think of much cooler than that. And, obviously, we all know Owen and Axe will come out on top!"

Tier 0 Kickstarter backers and above for the Deathstalker campaign will automatically receive the Barbaric Vs Deathstalker crossover. Tier IV backers and above will also receive a free PDF of Barbaric Volume 1.

Barbaric is co-created by writer Michael Moreci and artist Nathan Gooden. The story follows Owen, a bloodthirsty barbarian and his drunk axe as they roam an untamed, mythic realm battling supernatural cultists, hungry giants, creatures of the night, and more in their quest to somehow, amidst all this chaos, do some good.

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