"Who do you call —and who’s gonna brawl— when the ghosts need an ass-kicking instead of an exorcism?
Rocky Balboa collides with Ghostbusters in this comedic supernatural tale that reunites the New York Times Bestselling, Eisner and Harvey Award-winning creative team of writer John Layman and artist Rob Guillory, the minds behind the beloved blockbuster Image Comics series CHEW, in the upcoming GHOSTBRAWLER: Bruiser Edition."
GHOSTBRAWLER is an all-new ongoing comic book series, set to debut on Kickstarter this June from Plate Lunch Originals, Guillory’s creator-owned banner. Ahead of the campaign launch, we're excited to share with Daily Dead readers an exclusive look at Guillory's cover art from the first five issues!
Series Synopsis: "In GHOSTBRAWLER, Joey is a good-hearted musclehead from the neighborhood who’s always been unlucky, born behind the eight ball. After a fatal punch in the ring leaves him dead, he returns with the ability to see and physically interact with ghosts and other supernatural beings.
Now he’s the guy you call when your house, church, or graveyard is infested with spirits—clearing them out the only way he knows how: with muscles and knuckles. But the jobs don’t pay, and Joey is buried under mob debt, woman trouble, a very dead overbearing mother, territorial occultists, Vatican scrutiny, and the guilt of having accidentally killed his best friend, whom he’s desperate to make peace with."
Layman states: “We want to give GHOSTBRAWLER a long life, and so we’re Kickstarting this limited edition printing to both raise awareness and funds to ensure a strong launch.
And in exchange for your support, we wanted to make a gorgeous keepsake edition for the fans and readers who help us launch this. Visually, and as a package, the Bruiser Edition will be distinct and unique from the full-color ongoing series that will follow in the months to come.”
About GHOSTBRAWLER: Bruiser Edition: "The Bruiser Edition will be a limited-edition 60+ page printing of GHOSTBRAWLER #1, printed in black ink with blue embellishments. This early look at the process behind the book that includes the entire first issue, character sketches, concept art, bonus pages from GHOSTBRAWLER #2-5, and a crowdfunding-exclusive GHOSTBRAWLER short comic."
The GHOSTBRAWLER: Bruiser Edition Kickstarter campaign will launch on June 23rd and runs through July 23rd. To receive launch notifications and ensure access to exclusive rewards, limited-edition items, and early bird discounts, visit the official campaign page at:
After more than a decade as a consultant in the entertainment industry, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who passionately explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He is also consulted with as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, film festivals, and conventions.
After more than a decade as a consultant in the entertainment industry, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who passionately explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He is also consulted with as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, film festivals, and conventions.
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