A forthcoming graphic novel, Sir Reginald and the Clockwork Heart, is being promoted as a blend of Hellboy and DuckTales, featuring a pulp-adventure style and contributions from several notable comic artists. The project's Kickstarter campaign is currently in its pre-launch phase.
The graphic novel consists of 96 pages and includes five distinct stories, all penned by writer Joe Atalla. The artistic talent involved includes Atalla himself, Jesse Lonergan, Dimitrios Pantazis, and Armand Bodnar. The official description outlines the adventures of Sir Reginald, an eccentric gentleman adventurer who is also a skeleton, accompanied by his ghostly butler, Mr. Spittle. Together, they embark on expeditions to acquire mysterious artifacts, but the true purpose behind these missions and Sir Reginald's secret project remain central to the narrative.
Atalla stated that Sir Reginald and the Clockwork Heart aims to deliver a comprehensive comic experience with memorable characters, action, adventure, romance, humor, and mystery. He also expressed pride in the collaborators' work, suggesting the stories contain deeper themes that will resonate with readers. IGN has provided an exclusive preview of the story "The Curse of Osiris," illustrated by Juni Ba, which can be viewed in a slideshow gallery.
Further details about the graphic novel and its Kickstarter campaign are available through the provided link. Additional previews of upcoming graphic novels, such as Image Comics' Decidium Returned and events from The Amazing Spider-Man #1000, are also highlighted.