Campaign Goes LIVE Thursday, December 7^th at 7pm EST 4pm PST!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shiomniv1/shi-1-3oth-anniversary-original-art-edition

 

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT OF NIGHTS!

Crusade Comics’ launches its ninth Kickstarter tonight date, The Shi #1 30th Anniversary Original Art Edition  Tonight, Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 7pm EST/4pm EST.

“Tonight is the Night of Nights!” Stated Shi-Creator Billy Tucci. “Deborah [Crusade’s Executive Director] and I cannot wait to launch our most ambitious Kickstarter tonight, the Shi #1 30^th Anniversary Original Art Edition. 

The 112-page, oversized The Shi #1 30th Anniversary Original Art Edition is the complete and seminal “Story of Shi”. A 112-page, hardcover coffee table sized collection that is literally 30-years in the making. The omnibus-sized tome contains the complete and remastered original 32-page, Shi: Way of the Warrior #1 plus over 70 additional original pencils/inks and hand-painted colored interior pages, cover designs, and creative process and insights.

JOIN BILLY AND DEBORAH TUCCI FOR KICKSTARTER LAUNCH PARTY LIVE TONIGHT ON YOUTUBE

For a Sneak-Peak at the campaign’s Preview Page, Please See Here:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shiomniv1/shi-1-3oth-anniversary-original-art-edition?ref=cmnxfs&token=f3b4fb11

Campaign launches Thursday 7pm EST and you can sign up for notifications on the Prelaunch Page here:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shiomniv1/shi-1-3oth-anniversary-original-art-edition

BILLY TUCCI’S NEWEST INDIEGOGO, THE SHI #1 30TH ANNIVERSARY ORIGINAL ART EDITION IS NOW LIVE:

https://igg.me/at/r2WUJ9HKIJM/x/20487910#/

$20,000.00 Indiegogo Stretch Goal Announced

 Original Art Edition Cover Will Sport Goil Foil Accents and Enhanced Spot-Glossing!

Launched last week, the Shi #1 30th Anniversary Original Art Edition Indiegogo campaign immediately hit its initial funding goal and unlocked the $15,000.00 Stretch Goal which enlarges the book to the massive 11.25″ X 7.75″ Marvel/Omnibus size. Thanks to Indiegogo backers, Shi #1 now shares the same dimensions as the Shi Vol. 1 and Senryaku Omnibus Editions. Making the collection the perfect Shi-Shelf companion to its published predecessors. Due to Crusade’s #NoFanLeftBehind dual-campaign strategy, both Kickstarter and Indiegogo backers will mutually benefit from each platform with combined stretch goal rewards.

About Billy Tucci

Inkpot Award recipient Billy Tucci is a cartoonist best known for his modern-day samurai saga Shi. Through his company, Crusade Fine Arts, Shi has been printed in five languages and sold more than 3 million comic books. The graduate of New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology has earned the prestigious Diamond Comics Gem Award and has been nominated for four Eisner Awards. In addition to his own creations, Billy’s DC Comics’ graphic novel, Sgt. Rock: The Lost Battalion, was awarded the Military Writers Society of America Gold Medal for its depiction of the real-life 442nd Regimental Combat Team, which was comprised of Japanese-American, US soldiers. His earnest retelling of the Christmas story in A Child Is Born has quietly turned into an international blockbuster, winning the Christian Small Publisher Book of the Year Award.  Billy’s critically acclaimed Miss Fury: Joy Division saw the return of the Golden Age Icon for Dynamite Comics. He recently released Shi: Return of the Warrior, Shi: Haikyo, Shi: Sakura, Shi: Way of the Warrior Omnibus, Shi: Senryaku Omnibus and Zombie-Sama via Kickstarter and Indiegogo uniting backers from over fifty countries and bringing Crusade Comics’ crowdfunding campaign totals to over $1,400,000.00.  

For Additional Information: 

Deborah Tucci

Crusade Fine Arts, Ltd.

support@billytucci.com

You can find Billy Tucci on Twitter, Facebook @billytucci and Instagram @billy_tucci

Campaign Goes LIVE Thursday, December 7^th at 7pm EST!

ONE MORE DAY!

Thursday, December 7, 2023 Crusade Comics’ launches it ninth and most prestigious Kickstarter to date, The Shi #1 30th Anniversary Original Art Edition . 

“Deborah [Crusade’s Executive Director] and I are both beyond excited to bring you this oversized tome which is the complete and seminal ‘Story of Shi’.” Stated Shi-Creator Billy Tucci. “Again, thank you for an incredible thirty-plus years. We believe this collection is the prefect jumping off point celebrating 30 wonderful years of comics!”

The Shi #1 30th Anniversary Original Art Edition is a 112-page, hardcover coffee table sized collection that is literally 30-years in the making. The omnibus-sized tome contains the complete and remastered original 32-page, Shi: Way of the Warrior #1 plus over 70 additional original pencils/inks and hand-painted colored interior pages, cover designs, and creative process and insights.

View the Kickstarter’s Campaign Video Here:

For a Sneak-Peak at the campaign’s Preview Page, Please See Here:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shiomniv1/shi-1-3oth-anniversary-original-art-edition?ref=cmnxfs&token=f3b4fb11

Campaign launches Thursday 7pm EST and you can sign up for notifications on the Prelaunch Page here:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shiomniv1/shi-1-3oth-anniversary-original-art-edition

SHI SENRYAKU OMNIBUS FULFILLMENT CONTINUES!

Another pallet of Shi: Senryaku Omnibus Editions where delivered to the Post Office today. Thus far, over 800 rewards have been packed and shipped out with the nxt fulfillment due out Friday morning.  “We’re having a great time packing and shipping your books but I think our Postmaster hates us!” Stated Tucci.

$20,000.00 Indiegogo Stretch Goal Announced

 Original Art Edition Cover Will Sport Goil Foil Accents and Enhanced Spot-Glossing!

BILLY TUCCI’S NEWEST INDIEGOGO, THE SHI #1 30TH ANNIVERSARY ORIGINAL ART EDITION IS NOW LIVE:

https://igg.me/at/r2WUJ9HKIJM/x/20487910#/

Launched last week, the Shi #1 30th Anniversary Original Art Edition Indiegogo campaignimmediately hit its initial funding goal and unlocked the $15,000.00 Stretch Goal which enlarges the book to the massive 11.25″ X 7.75″ Marvel/Omnibus size. Thanks to Indiegogo backers, Shi #1 now shares the same dimensions as the Shi Vol. 1 and Senryaku Omnibus Editions. Making the collection the perfect Shi-Shelf companion to its published predecessors. Due to Crusade’s #NoFanLeftBehind dual-campaign strategy, both Kickstarter and Indiegogo backers will mutually benefit from each platform with combined stretch goal rewards.

About Billy Tucci

Inkpot Award recipient Billy Tucci is a cartoonist best known for his modern-day samurai saga Shi. Through his company, Crusade Fine Arts, Shi has been printed in five languages and sold more than 3 million comic books. The graduate of New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology has earned the prestigious Diamond Comics Gem Award and has been nominated for four Eisner Awards. In addition to his own creations, Billy’s DC Comics’ graphic novel, Sgt. Rock: The Lost Battalion, was awarded the Military Writers Society of America Gold Medal for its depiction of the real-life 442nd Regimental Combat Team, which was comprised of Japanese-American, US soldiers. His earnest retelling of the Christmas story in A Child Is Born has quietly turned into an international blockbuster, winning the Christian Small Publisher Book of the Year Award.  Billy’s critically acclaimed Miss Fury: Joy Division saw the return of the Golden Age Iconfor Dynamite Comics. He recently released Shi: Return of the Warrior, Shi: Haikyo, Shi: Sakura, Shi: Way of the Warrior Omnibus, Shi: Senryaku Omnibus and Zombie-Sama via Kickstarter and Indiegogo uniting backers from over fifty countries and bringing Crusade Comics’ crowdfunding campaign totals to over $1,400,000.00.  

For Additional Information: 

Deborah Tucci

Crusade Fine Arts, Ltd.

support@billytucci.com

You can find Billy Tucci on Twitter, Facebook @billytucci and Instagram @billy_tucci

CYBER MONDAY NIGHT OPENING SEES FIVE FIGURES & DOUBLES CAMPAIGN’S FUNDING GOAL!

Pledge for the 112-page, Premium Formatted Hardcover Edition Here:

https://igg.me/at/r2WUJ9HKIJM/x/20487910#/

Kickstarter Exclusive Launches Thursday November 30^th!

For The First Time Ever, The Masterwork That Launched The “Bad Girl” Revolution Returns with 112-Page Original Art Edition!

Shi: Way of the Warrior #1 literally changed the face of comics and launched the “Bad Girl” revolution returns in this premium formatted, 112-page, edition featuring the never-before-published original artwork for the book that started it all back in 1994.

Now to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the multi-Eisner Award nominee, Crusade Comics is publishing this very special hardcover, The Shi #1 30th Anniversary Original Art Edition!

This modern-day samurai saga introduces the story of Ana Ishikawa, a young woman born of two cultures and drafted into a shadow war that has existed for over 500 years. In this complete omnibus, we follow Ana as she begins her violent assault on the Yakuza Oyabun Masahiro Arashi. 

Originally brought to you by outlaw indie-creators Billy Tucci, Peter Gutierrez and Barry Orkin, Crusade Comics has spared no expense in delivering you this incredible collection chockfull of never-before-published art and extras. Everystory page, pencils/inks, colors, and letters have been digitally re-mastered from the original comic book pages will be individually showcased and printed, detailing the inner creative process.

But Wait… THERE’S MORE!

Crusade Comics’ is offering many other Shi-related items including prints, apparel, commissions, and special editions, including the SHI #1 “HD” PEARLIZED METAL EDITION! Limited to just thirty signed and numbered editions, the 112-page, actual metal covered books features a PEARLIZED metal cover, with RAISED, SPOT-INKING giving the cover art physical dimension and visual depth! 

SHI #1 3OTH ANNIVERSARY ORIGINAL ART “HD” PEARLIZED METAL EDITION! 

To Pledge for the 112-page, Premium Formatted Hardcover Edition Indiegogo Here:

https://igg.me/at/r2WUJ9HKIJM/x/20487910#/

About Billy Tucci

Inkpot Award recipient Billy Tucci is a cartoonist best known for his modern-day samurai saga Shi. Through his company, Crusade Fine Arts, Shi has been printed in five languages and sold more than 3 million comic books. The graduate of New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology has earned the prestigious Diamond Comics Gem Award and has been nominated for four Eisner Awards. In addition to his own creations, Billy’s DC Comics’ graphic novel, Sgt. Rock: The Lost Battalion, was awarded the Military Writers Society of America Gold Medal for its depiction of the real-life 442nd Regimental Combat Team, which was comprised of Japanese-American, US soldiers. His earnest retelling of the Christmas story in A Child Is Born has quietly turned into an international blockbuster, winning the Christian Small Publisher Book of the Year Award.  Billy’s critically acclaimed Miss Fury: Joy Division saw the return of the Golden Age Iconfor Dynamite Comics. He recently released Shi: Return of the Warrior, Shi: Haikyo, Shi: Sakura, Shi: Way of the Warrior Omnibus, Shi: Senryaku Omnibus and Zombie-Sama via Kickstarter and Indiegogo uniting backers from over fifty countries and bringing Crusade Comics’ crowdfunding campaign totals to over $1,385,000.00.  

For Additional Information: 

Deborah Tucci

Crusade Fine Arts, Ltd.

support@billytucci.com

You can find Billy Tucci on Twitter, Facebook @billytucci and Instagram @billy_tucci

For Immediate Release:

November 30, 2023

 CRUSADE COMICS ANNOUNCES SHI #1 INDIEGOGO STRETCH GOAL: OVERSIZED!

$15,000.00 Stretch Goal Expands Original Art Edition from Standard Comic Size to 11.25″ X 7.75″ Marvel Omnibus Dimensions

BILLY TUCCI’S NEWEST INDIEGOGO, THE SHI #1 30TH ANNIVERSARY ORIGINAL ART EDITION IS NOW LIVE:

https://igg.me/at/r2WUJ9HKIJM/x/20487910#/

Momentum continues for Crusade Comics’ ninth Indiegogo campaign, the Shi #1 30th Anniversary Original Art Edition with the campaign reaching its initial funding goal in its first hour. “It has been an amazing first two days.” Stated Shi-creator Billy Tucci. “And now I’m proud to announce our very first Stretch Goal will be to enlarge the 112-page, Hardcover book to oversized!” 

Now less than $1K away from the $15,000.00 Stretch Goal, once unlocked the Shi #1 30th Anniversary Original Art Edition will be produced in the same 11.25″ X 7.75″ Marvel/Omnibus size as the Shi Vol. 1 and Senryaku Omnibus Editions. Making premium-formatted book the perfect Shi-Shelf companion.

To Pledge for THE SHI #1 30TH ANNIVERSARY ORIGINAL ART EDITIONfans can find the campaign here:

https://igg.me/at/r2WUJ9HKIJM/x/20487910#/

SHI SENRYAKU OMNIBUS FULFILLMENT CONTINUES!

Crusade Comics’ Executive Director Deborah Tucci’s fulfillment continue working every day to preparing, packing, and shipping perks for the Shi: Senryaku Omnibus Edition worldwide. Hundreds of rewards have been delivered to customers in over fifty-countries and fulfillment will continue daily for the next thirty days. 

About Billy Tucci

Inkpot Award recipient Billy Tucci is a cartoonist best known for his modern-day samurai saga Shi. Through his company, Crusade Fine Arts, Shi has been printed in five languages and sold more than 3 million comic books. The graduate of New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology has earned the prestigious Diamond Comics Gem Award and has been nominated for four Eisner Awards. In addition to his own creations, Billy’s DC Comics’ graphic novel, Sgt. Rock: The Lost Battalion, was awarded the Military Writers Society of America Gold Medal for its depiction of the real-life 442nd Regimental Combat Team, which was comprised of Japanese-American, US soldiers. His earnest retelling of the Christmas story in A Child Is Born has quietly turned into an international blockbuster, winning the Christian Small Publisher Book of the Year Award.  Billy’s critically acclaimed Miss Fury: Joy Division saw the return of the Golden Age Iconfor Dynamite Comics. He recently released Shi: Return of the Warrior, Shi: Haikyo, Shi: Sakura, Shi: Way of the Warrior Omnibus, Shi: Senryaku Omnibus and Zombie-Sama via Kickstarter and Indiegogo uniting backers from over fifty countries and bringing Crusade Comics’ crowdfunding campaign totals to over $1,400,000.00.  

For Additional Information: 

Deborah Tucci

Crusade Fine Arts, Ltd.

support@billytucci.com

You can find Billy Tucci on Twitter, Facebook @billytucci and Instagram @billy_tucci

November 28, 2023

CYBER MONDAY NIGHT OPENING SEES FIVE FIGURES & DOUBLES CAMPAIGN’S FUNDING GOAL!

Pledge for the 112-page, Premium Formatted Hardcover Edition Here:

https://igg.me/at/r2WUJ9HKIJM/x/20487910#/

Kickstarter Exclusive Launches Thursday November 30^th!

For The First Time Ever, The Masterwork That Launched The “Bad Girl” Revolution Returns with 112-Page Original Art Edition!

Shi: Way of the Warrior #1 literally changed the face of comics and launched the “Bad Girl” revolution returns in this premium formatted, 112-page, edition featuring the never-before-published original artwork for the book that started it all back in 1994.

Now to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the multi-Eisner Award nominee, Crusade Comics is publishing this very special hardcover, The Shi #1 30th Anniversary Original Art Edition!

This modern-day samurai saga introduces the story of Ana Ishikawa, a young woman born of two cultures and drafted into a shadow war that has existed for over 500 years. In this complete omnibus, we follow Ana as she begins her violent assault on the Yakuza Oyabun Masahiro Arashi. 

Originally brought to you by outlaw indie-creators Billy Tucci, Peter Gutierrez and Barry Orkin, Crusade Comics has spared no expense in delivering you this incredible collection chockfull of never-before-published art and extras. Everystory page, pencils/inks, colors, and letters have been digitally re-mastered from the original comic book pages will be individually showcased and printed, detailing the inner creative process.

But Wait… THERE’S MORE!

Crusade Comics’ is offering many other Shi-related items including prints, apparel, commissions, and special editions, including the SHI #1 “HD” PEARLIZED METAL EDITION! Limited to just thirty signed and numbered editions, the 112-page, actual metal covered books features a PEARLIZED metal cover, with RAISED, SPOT-INKING giving the cover art physical dimension and visual depth! 

SHI #1 3OTH ANNIVERSARY ORIGINAL ART “HD” PEARLIZED METAL EDITION! 

To Pledge for the 112-page, Premium Formatted Hardcover Edition Indiegogo Here:

https://igg.me/at/r2WUJ9HKIJM/x/20487910#/

About Billy Tucci

Inkpot Award recipient Billy Tucci is a cartoonist best known for his modern-day samurai saga Shi. Through his company, Crusade Fine Arts, Shi has been printed in five languages and sold more than 3 million comic books. The graduate of New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology has earned the prestigious Diamond Comics Gem Award and has been nominated for four Eisner Awards. In addition to his own creations, Billy’s DC Comics’ graphic novel, Sgt. Rock: The Lost Battalion, was awarded the Military Writers Society of America Gold Medal for its depiction of the real-life 442nd Regimental Combat Team, which was comprised of Japanese-American, US soldiers. His earnest retelling of the Christmas story in A Child Is Born has quietly turned into an international blockbuster, winning the Christian Small Publisher Book of the Year Award.  Billy’s critically acclaimed Miss Fury: Joy Division saw the return of the Golden Age Iconfor Dynamite Comics. He recently released Shi: Return of the Warrior, Shi: Haikyo, Shi: Sakura, Shi: Way of the Warrior Omnibus, Shi: Senryaku Omnibus and Zombie-Sama via Kickstarter and Indiegogo uniting backers from over fifty countries and bringing Crusade Comics’ crowdfunding campaign totals to over $1,385,000.00.  

For Additional Information: 

Deborah Tucci

Crusade Fine Arts, Ltd.

support@billytucci.com

You can find Billy Tucci on Twitter, Facebook @billytucci and Instagram @billy_tucci

AUNCHES CYBER MONDAY! 

Sign Up for Campaign’s Indiegogo Prelaunch Page Here:

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/shi-1-3oth-anniversary-original-art-edition/coming_soon/x/20487910

KICKSTARTER EXCLUSIVE PRELAUNCH PAGE COMING THIS WEEK

For The First Time Ever, The Masterwork That Launched The “Bad Girl” Revolution Returns with 112-Page Original Art Edition!

Shi: Way of the Warrior #1 literally changed the face of comics and launched the “Bad Girl” revolution returns in this premium formatted, 112-page, edition featuring the never-before-published original artwork for the book that started it all back in 1994.

Now to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the multi-Eisner Award nominee, Crusade Comics is publishing this very special hardcover, The Shi #1 30th Anniversary Original Art Edition!

This modern-day samurai saga introduces the story of Ana Ishikawa, a young woman born of two cultures and drafted into a shadow war that has existed for over 500 years. In this complete omnibus, we follow Ana as she begins her violent assault on the Yakuza Oyabun Masahiro Arashi. 

Originally brought to you by outlaw indie-creators Billy Tucci, Peter Gutierrez and Barry Orkin, Crusade Comics has spared no expense in delivering you this incredible collection chockfull of never-before-published art and extras. Everystory page, pencils/inks, colors, and letters have been digitally re-mastered from the original comic book pages will be individually showcased and printed, detailing the inner creative process.

To sign up for the campaign’s prelaunch page to get exclusive launch time and view the campaign preview page simply click the link here:

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/shi-1-3oth-anniversary-original-art-edition/coming_soon/x/20487910

Shi: Senryaku Omnibus Edition Fulfillment Continues

Shi: Senryaku Omnibus on Indiegogo Closes Saturday, November 25th:

https://igg.me/at/ShiSenryaku/x/20487910#/

Fulfillment has begun for Crusade Comics’ Shi: Senryaku Omnibus Edition Indiegogo and Kickstarter campaigns. “Fulfillment truly is the most rewarding and satisfying part of crowdfunding.” Stated Shi-Creator Billy Tucci. “It is always a joy to behold the fruits of your hard labor in your hands and pack them up for all of our valued backers.” 

“Everyone at #TeamShi has worked hard to bring you the most prestigious, ambitious and beautiful Shi book ever…” Stated Tucci. “It is simply spectacular!”

Senryaku continues in its final week on Indiegogo, Senryaku’s all-inclusive #NoFanLeftBehind campaign totals have thus exceeded $206,000.00 in returns.  Both Indiegogo and Kickstarter backers mutually benefit from Crusade’s dual platform campaign strategy and share in all acquired Free perks and Stretch Goals.

The 1995 groundbreaking comic book series is being collected into a 240-page hardcover Shi: Senryaku Omnibus features the Art of War’s Thirty-Six Stratagems gloriously interpreted by legendary comic artists detailing the life lessons of a young Ana Ishikawa as taught to her by her grandfather. Written by Blue Devil and Amethyst co-creator Gary Cohn and illustrated by such greats as Jim Lee, Amanda Conner, Terry Moore, Joe Quesada, George Perez, Billy Tucci, Jimmy Palmiotti, Frank Frazetta, Adam Hughes, Jeff Smith and many more.

Over 90% of the artwork has either never been seen before or in its complete glory. Dedicated story and biographical pages will also be included along with original b/w art, roughs, essays, and design insights.

Last Chance to Pledge for Shi: Senryaku Omnibus on Indiegogo Here:

https://igg.me/at/ShiSenryaku/x/20487910#/

Shi: Senryaku Omnibus Kickstarter:

http://kck.st/3MTXt89

About Billy Tucci

Inkpot Award recipient Billy Tucci is a cartoonist best known for his modern-day samurai saga Shi. Through his company, Crusade Fine Arts, Shi has been printed in five languages and sold more than 3 million comic books. The graduate of New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology has earned the prestigious Diamond Comics Gem Award and has been nominated for four Eisner Awards. In addition to his own creations, Billy’s DC Comics’ graphic novel, Sgt. Rock: The Lost Battalion, was awarded the Military Writers Society of America Gold Medal for its depiction of the real-life 442nd Regimental Combat Team, which was comprised of Japanese-American, US soldiers. His earnest retelling of the Christmas story in A Child Is Born has quietly turned into an international blockbuster, winning the Christian Small Publisher Book of the Year Award.  Billy’s critically acclaimed Miss Fury: Joy Division saw the return of the Golden Age Iconfor Dynamite Comics. He recently released Shi: Return of the Warrior, Shi: Haikyo, Shi: Sakura, Shi: Way of the Warrior Omnibus, Shi: Senryaku Omnibus and Zombie-Sama via Kickstarter and Indiegogo uniting backers from over fifty countries and bringing Crusade Comics’ crowdfunding campaign totals to over $1,385,000.00.  

For Additional Information: 

Deborah Tucci

Crusade Fine Arts, Ltd.

support@billytucci.com

You can find Billy Tucci on Twitter, Facebook @billytucci and Instagram @billy_tucci

For Immediate Release:

November 15, 2023

Bayport, NY

CRUSADE COMICS LAUNCHING LATEST CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN, 

SHI #1 3Oth ANNIVERSARY ORIGINAL ART EDITION 

NEXT WEEK! 

Sign Up for Campaign’s Indiegogo Prelaunch Page Here:

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/shi-1-3oth-anniversary-original-art-edition/coming_soon/x/20487910

KICKSTARTER EXCLUSIVE PRELAUNCH PAGE COMING THIS WEEK

For The First Time Ever, The Masterwork That Launched The “Bad Girl” Revolution Returns with 112-Page Original Art Edition!

Shi: Way of the Warrior #1 literally changed the face of comics and launched the “Bad Girl” revolution returns in this premium formatted, 112-page, edition featuring the never-before-published original artwork for the book that started it all back in 1994.

Now to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the multi-Eisner Award nominee, Crusade Comics is publishing this very special hardcover, The Shi #1 30th Anniversary Original Art Edition!

This modern-day samurai saga introduces the story of Ana Ishikawa, a young woman born of two cultures and drafted into a shadow war that has existed for over 500 years. In this complete omnibus, we follow Ana as she begins her violent assault on the Yakuza Oyabun Masahiro Arashi. 

Originally brought to you by outlaw indie-creators Billy Tucci, Peter Gutierrez and Barry Orkin, Crusade Comics has spared no expense in delivering you this incredible collection chockfull of never-before-published art and extras. Everystory page, pencils/inks, colors, and letters have been digitally re-mastered from the original comic book pages will be individually showcased and printed, detailing the inner creative process.

To sign up for the campaign’s prelaunch page to get exclusive launch time and view the campaign preview page simply click the link here:

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/shi-1-3oth-anniversary-original-art-edition/coming_soon/x/20487910

Shi: Senryaku Omnibus Edition Fulfillment Continues

Shi: Senryaku Omnibus on Indiegogo Closes Monday, November 20th:

https://igg.me/at/ShiSenryaku/x/20487910#/

Fulfillment has begun for Crusade Comics’ Shi: Senryaku Omnibus Edition Indiegogo and Kickstarter campaigns. “Fulfillment truly is the most rewarding and satisfying part of crowdfunding.” Stated Shi-Creator Billy Tucci. “It is always a joy to behold the fruits of your hard labor in your hands and pack them up for all of our valued backers.” 

“Everyone at #TeamShi has worked hard to bring you the most prestigious, ambitious and beautiful Shi book ever…” Stated Tucci. “it is simply spectacular!”

Senryaku continues in its final week on Indiegogo, Senryaku’s all-inclusive #NoFanLeftBehind campaign totals have thus exceeded $205,000.00 in returns.  Both Indiegogo and Kickstarter backers mutually benefit from Crusade’s dual platform campaign strategy and share in all acquired Free perks and Stretch Goals.

The 1995 groundbreaking comic book series is being collected into a 240-page hardcover Shi: Senryaku Omnibus features the Art of War’s Thirty-Six Stratagems gloriously interpreted by legendary comic artists detailing the life lessons of a young Ana Ishikawa as taught to her by her grandfather. Written by Blue Devil and Amethyst co-creator Gary Cohn and illustrated by such greats as Jim Lee, Amanda Conner, Terry Moore, Joe Quesada, George Perez, Billy Tucci, Jimmy Palmiotti, Frank Frazetta, Adam Hughes, Jeff Smith and many more.

Over 90% of the artwork has either never been seen before or in its complete glory. Dedicated story and biographical pages will also be included along with original b/w art, roughs, essays, and design insights.

Last Chance to Pledge for Shi: Senryaku Omnibus on Indiegogo Here:

vhttps://igg.me/at/ShiSenryaku/x/20487910#/

Shi: Senryaku Omnibus Kickstarter:

http://kck.st/3MTXt89

About Billy Tucci

Inkpot Award recipient Billy Tucci is a cartoonist best known for his modern-day samurai saga Shi. Through his company, Crusade Fine Arts, Shi has been printed in five languages and sold more than 3 million comic books. The graduate of New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology has earned the prestigious Diamond Comics Gem Award and has been nominated for four Eisner Awards. In addition to his own creations, Billy’s DC Comics’ graphic novel, Sgt. Rock: The Lost Battalion, was awarded the Military Writers Society of America Gold Medal for its depiction of the real-life 442nd Regimental Combat Team, which was comprised of Japanese-American, US soldiers. His earnest retelling of the Christmas story in A Child Is Born has quietly turned into an international blockbuster, winning the Christian Small Publisher Book of the Year Award.  Billy’s critically acclaimed Miss Fury: Joy Division saw the return of the Golden Age Iconfor Dynamite Comics. He recently released Shi: Return of the Warrior, Shi: Haikyo, Shi: Sakura, Shi: Way of the Warrior Omnibus, Shi: Senryaku Omnibus and Zombie-Sama via Kickstarter and Indiegogo uniting backers from over fifty countries and bringing Crusade Comics’ crowdfunding campaign totals to over $1,385,000.00.  

For Additional Information: 

Deborah Tucci

Crusade Fine Arts, Ltd.

support@billytucci.com

You can find Billy Tucci on Twitter, Facebook @billytucci and Instagram @billy_tucci

November 14, 2023

Bayport, NY

#NoFanLeftBehind Totals Near $205,000.00 In Final Days!

Shi: Senryaku Omnibus on Indiegogo Closes Monday, November 20th:

https://igg.me/at/ShiSenryaku/x/20487910#/

Fulfillment has begun for Crusade Comics’ Shi: Senryaku Omnibus Edition Indiegogo and Kickstarter campaigns. “Fulfillment truly is the most rewarding and satisfying part of crowdfunding.” Stated Shi-Creator Billy Tucci. “It is always a joy to behold the fruits of your hard labor in your hands and pack them up for all of our valued backers.” 

“Everyone at #TeamShi has worked hard to bring you the most prestigious, ambitious and beautiful Shi book ever…” Stated Tucci. “it is simply spectacular!”

Senryaku continues in its final week on Indiegogo, where totals have thus exceeded $112,000.00 in returns. Both Indiegogo and Kickstarter backers mutually benefit from Crusade’s dual platform #NoFanLeftBehind campaign strategy and share in all acquired Free perks and Stretch Goals.

Shi: Senryaku Omnibus Edition

The 1995 groundbreaking comic book series is being collected into a 240-page hardcover Shi: Senryaku Omnibus features the Art of War’s Thirty-Six Stratagems gloriously interpreted by legendary comic artists detailing the life lessons of a young Ana Ishikawa as taught to her by her grandfather. Written by Blue Devil and Amethyst co-creator Gary Cohn and illustrated by such greats as Jim Lee, Amanda Conner, Terry Moore, Joe Quesada, George Perez, Billy Tucci, Jimmy Palmiotti, Frank Frazetta, Adam Hughes, Jeff Smith and many more.

Over 90% of the artwork has either never been seen before or in its complete glory. Dedicated story and biographical pages will also be included along with original b/w art, roughs, essays, and design insights.

Last Chance to Pledge for Shi: Senryaku Omnibus on Indiegogo Here:

https://igg.me/at/ShiSenryaku/x/20487910#/

Shi: Senryaku Omnibus Kickstarter:

http://kck.st/3MTXt89

About Billy Tucci

Inkpot Award recipient Billy Tucci is a cartoonist best known for his modern-day samurai saga Shi. Through his company, Crusade Fine Arts, Shi has been printed in five languages and sold more than 3 million comic books. The graduate of New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology has earned the prestigious Diamond Comics Gem Award and has been nominated for four Eisner Awards. In addition to his own creations, Billy’s DC Comics’ graphic novel, Sgt. Rock: The Lost Battalion, was awarded the Military Writers Society of America Gold Medal for its depiction of the real-life 442nd Regimental Combat Team, which was comprised of Japanese-American, US soldiers. His earnest retelling of the Christmas story in A Child Is Born has quietly turned into an international blockbuster, winning the Christian Small Publisher Book of the Year Award.  Billy’s critically acclaimed Miss Fury: Joy Division saw the return of the Golden Age Iconfor Dynamite Comics. He recently released Shi: Return of the Warrior, Shi: Haikyo, Shi: Sakura, Shi: Way of the Warrior Omnibus, Shi: Senryaku Omnibus and Zombie-Sama via Kickstarter and Indiegogo uniting backers from over fifty countries and bringing Crusade Comics’ crowdfunding campaign totals to over $1,385,000.00.  

For Additional Information: 

Deborah Tucci

Crusade Fine Arts, Ltd.

support@billytucci.com

You can find Billy Tucci on Twitter, Facebook @billytucci and Instagram @billy_tucci

For Immediate Release:

October 8, 2023

Bayport, NY

 PEEK-A-BOO: THE PRIVATE COMMISSIONS OF BILLY TUCCI DEBUTS WITH ALL NEW LIMITED LAVA CHROME, CERAMIC STEEL, LIMITEDCOVERS AND ORIGINAL COVER ART!

THE RAREST CRUSADE BOOKS EVER PRODUCED!

For Those Who Cannot Make The NYCC, A Limited Number Of Specials Are Now Offered Through www.billytucci.com

New York Comic Con is once again set to take over the Big Apple as it hosts 275,000 artists, exhibitors, and fans at Manhattan’s Javits Convention Center. To celebrate the nation’s largest comic book convention, Shi-creator Billy Tucci and company are offering some very rare debut exclusives for NYCC, the PEEK-A-BOO: THE PRIVATE COMMISSIONS OF BILLY TUCCI – NYCC EXCLUSIVE EDITIONS and accompanying 11” X 17” print.

PEEK-A-BOO: THE PRIVATE COMMISSIONS OF BILLY TUCCI – NYCC EXCLUSIVE EDITION

Signed, limited editions, numbered 0-99, includes certificate of authenticity. This 32- page, black and white edition continues the celebration of Billy Tucci’s 30th Anniversary in Comics. Billy has gathered a sampling of the private convention and campaign commissions he has done over the years in this volume. Some quick, some detailed, some of his creator-owned characters, some of the classics… all near and dear to his heart! $25.00

CRUSADE INTRODUCES ALL-NEW LAVA CHROME EDITION!

PEEK-A-BOO: THE PRIVATE COMMI SSIONS OF BILLY TUCCI – NYCC LAVA CHROME EDITION

For the first time ever, Crusade is producing a very special LAVA CHROME VARIANT COVER. Limited to just 40 editions (signed and numbered 0-39) This stunning cover features Ana is a variant pink dress and adorning a chrome foil cover. This rare variant cover’s look and feel emulates the flow of liquid lava in a rainbow of iridescent color! $50.00 (US)

PEEK-A-BOO: THE PRIVATE COMMISSIONS OF BILLY TUCCI – NYCC EXCLUSIVE METAL EDITION 

Signed, numbered, and limited to 20, includes certificate of authenticity. The 32-page, black and white edition features an actual metal, ceramic-gloss cover, with a mischievous Ana Ishikawa unzipping her black dress to reveal red lingerie, stockings, and heels. Limited to only 20 editions, this is the rarest of the Peek-A-Boo books!!!! ($99.00 US)

PEEK-A-BOO: ORIGINAL COVER ART BY BILLY TUCCI

SWEET AND SEXY! Billy Tucci certainly outdid himself this time as the original cover art features a cosmopolitan Ana Ishikawa playfully looking over her shoulder with flowing locks and pearls trailing behind. Ana channels her inner Holly Golightly as she disrobes, giving the viewer a quick peek of what’s underneath…. Tantalizing and SO New York! Black graphite and ink on 11”x17” art board, signed by Billy Tucci. ($1950.00 US)

For those who cannot make the NYCC,  www.BillyTucci.com, is also offering limited, special, reduced-cost PEEK-A-BOO: THE PRIVATE COMMISSIONS OF BILLY TUCCI – NYCC EXCLUSIVE Bundles along with a limited number of specials from the 2023 comic convention season.

About Billy Tucci

Inkpot Award recipient Billy Tucci is a cartoonist best known for his modern-day samurai saga Shi. Through his company, Crusade Fine Arts, Shi has been printed in five languages and sold more than 3 million comic books. The graduate of New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology has earned the prestigious Diamond Comics Gem Award and has been nominated for four Eisner Awards. In addition to his own creations, Billy’s DC Comics’ graphic novel, Sgt. Rock: The Lost Battalion, was awarded the Military Writers Society of America Gold Medal for its depiction of the real-life 442nd Regimental Combat Team, which was comprised of Japanese-American, US soldiers. His earnest retelling of the Christmas story in A Child Is Born has quietly turned into an international blockbuster, winning the Christian Small Publisher Book of the Year Award.  Billy’s critically acclaimed Miss Fury: Joy Division saw the return of the Golden Age Iconfor Dynamite Comics. He recently released Shi: Return of the Warrior, Shi: Haikyo, Shi: Sakura, Shi: Way of the Warrior Omnibus, Shi: Senryaku Omnibus and Zombie-Sama via Kickstarter and Indiegogo uniting backers from over fifty countries and bringing Crusade Comics’ crowdfunding campaign totals to over $1,375,000.00.  

For Additional Information: 

Deborah Tucci

Crusade Fine Arts, Ltd.

support@billytucci.com

You can find Billy Tucci on Twitter, Facebook @billytucci and Instagram @billy_tucci