STONE STAR! (Patreon)

Zub’s got a new creator-owned series!

When’s it getting announced? NOW

When’s it getting released? NOW

Surprise!

Tell your friends.

This morning, comiXology Originals announced and launched STONE STAR, my new creator-owned comic! Yup, we just pulled off a bit of a Beyoncé Drop, cutting through all the pre-hype announcement and ordering fatigue to make the announcement the simultaneous launch. If readers want to dive into Stone Star #1, it’s available NOW on comiXology for $2.99, or absolutely FREE with Amazon Prime Reading, Kindle Unlimited, and comiXology Unlimited, instantly opening us up to new readers around the world!

Artist Max Dunbar (my phenomenal collaborator on Dungeons & Dragons: Legends of Baldur’s Gate and the Champions in Weirdworld story), colorist Espen Grundetjern, letterer Marshall Dillon and I have been working on this series in secret, building the characters and story while juggling our other projects, getting prepared for this announcement and release surprise.

The first comic I ever created (way back in 2001) was a webcomic called The Makeshift Miracle. There was a thrill to posting the work up online each week and knowing that people could instantly access that story. I love print comics and comic store retailers are an important part of the industry, but when I was approached by comiXology Originals about bringing a creator-owned project to them, it gave me a chance to think about the advantages digital distribution could offer and how we might be able to stand out in such a crowded market.

Stone Star is a mobile asteroid where entertainment abounds, and competition and celebrity are intertwined. Gladiators fight to find their fortune, but there are other secrets lurking beneath the surface as a new season begins. It’s space-fantasy with modern-day sports entertainment that follows the story of Dail, a teenage thief pulled into the arena who has to decide where his loyalties lie.

If you’ve enjoyed my work on Street Fighter, Champions, or Wayward, then I think Stone Star is going to hit the spot. Max, Espen, and Marshall are delivering their very best on every page and that momentum has helped push me to give them crazy and fun stuff to illustrate. It’s classic teen adventure in a vibrant setting, filled with twists and turns.

As an additional surprise, Max and I are also surprise guests at WONDERCON this weekend, promoting Stone Star with a free limited-edition screen print giveaway, panels, and signings! If you’re at the show, come on by BOOTH 2151 to see us.

Thank you for your support! I say that a lot, but I really mean it. Getting the chance to write these stories and work with such incredible people keeps me going year after year. Your enthusiasm for what I do means a lot.

ZUB