COMICS TAKE CENTER STAGE FOR FIRST TIME IN OVER A DECADE AS FANS, PROS CELEBRATE MASSIVE CONVENTION CREATED IN THEIR NAME 

 By all accounts, last week’s Comic-Con International in San Diego, the Mecca of fandom, was a tremendous success, so much so it has been heralded as the greatest SDCC ever. 

“Creators like Adam Hughes and Billy Tucci told me they had their best year ever. It was a real joy to see the people that created the comics once again become front and center to the con created in their name,” said Harley Quinn writer and Painkiller Jane creator, Jimmy Palmiotti.

SDCC’s success astonished the motion-picture industry as their presence was significantly diminished due to the Writers Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild ongoing strike. So much so that a perplexed Hollywood Reporter’s Borys Kit asked, “This was the year that San Diego Comic-Con was supposed to collapse. After all, with Hollywood studios pulling out and stars not able to promote their work, all due to the double whammy of the actors and writers strikes, why would people even bother to attend?”  

Attend they did, and in record numbers. Over 175,000 guests, exhibitors, and attendees, rejoiced in Comic-Con returning to its roots with the most foot traffic in years and increased sales and visibility. Tucci and Crusade Comics, alongside many other exhibitors sold out of comics, prints and product, moving most to restock graphic novels and comics.

EXCLUSIVES, EXCLUSIVES, EXCLUSIVES!

Crusade Comics’ biggest seller was the  Shi: Art of War Anniversary Glitter Edition. Showcasing Ana Ishikawa in a gorgeous Retro Barbie swimsuit ensemble, Shi pays homage to the iconic childhood and collectible classic in true Southern California fashion. The 32-page book is limited to just 99 signed and numbered editions and sold out on the floor on Day One. 

For those unable to attend, Comic-Con, Crusade has set aside a choice few of the limited editions in their website store. SDCC exclusives can be found here:

www.billytucci.com

PANELS!

 

Tucci participated on several panels, Comics for Ukraine, Happy Hour with The Comic Book Couples, and Shi: The Warrior Returns. The panel rooms were filled with entertainment as the panelists gave great insight into the creative process and shared many stories and laughs with the audiences.

JOIN BILLY TUCCI TONIGHT FOR HIS SDCC RECAP LIVE ON YOUTUBE!

Tucci will offer his Comic-Con recap tonight LIVE on his PopXP Youtube channel, 9pm EDT/6pm PDT here: https://www.youtube.com/live/MoxyJmWPwkA?feature=share

 

Special Thanks to the Hollywood Reporter.

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 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 $1,375,000.00.  

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

PANELS, EXCLUSIVES AND SPECIAL GIVEAWAYS AT BOOTH 1801

Limited Edition SDCC Specials Offered Through www.billytucci.com

 

CHECK OUT THE EXCLUSIVES HERE:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3WuC_5rRFg

San Diego Comic Con, the Mecca of all fandoms begins today. Crusade Comics, alongside 175,000 other guests, exhibitors, and attendees, will be set up on the in Hall B (Booth 1801) and is offering several limited-edition exclusives, comics, books, prints, product and one very special free giveaway; The Crusade Collector’s Coin Challenge!

At this year’s Comic-Con (and all subsequent conventions while supplies last), Shi-Creator Billy will be giving away a super limited, “mis-struck” Shi: Haikyo-Sakura hybrid antique brass challenge coin. The “challenge” is easy, simply walk up to the Crusade Comics Booth and present any one of Crusade’s past coins, (Tucci Trooper, Shi 25^th Anniversary, Return of the Warrior, Haikyo, Sakura, Omnibus or Zombie-Sama) and Billy will hand you one of the rare mis-strike hybrid coins FREE. 

EXCLUSIVES, EXCLUSIVES, EXCLUSIVES!

For 2023, Crusade is featuring the Shi: Art of War Anniversary Glitter Edition. Showcasing Ana Ishikawa in a gorgeous Retro Barbie swimsuit ensemble, Shi pays homage to the iconic childhood and collectible classic in true Southern California fashion. The 32-page book is limited to just 99 signed and numbered editions for $29.00 US. Prints and bundle packs are also available.

Crusade has also produced the extremely limited signed and numbered White Metal “Ceramic Steel” covered editions for the Barbie Homage,and the 25^thAnniversary Shi: Senryaku #1.

Limited to just 25 copies each, the books feature an actual metal cover coated with a white, ceramic steel. This process highlights the sheer white areas of the cover artwork and gleams with sophistication.

On the other hand, the Shi: Warrior Gallery Metal Editionboasts a natural-sheen, stainless metal used to bring out all the wonderful undersea elements of that cover. 

All Metal covered editions are amongst the rarest of all Shi books and limited to just 25 signed and numbered editions each and retail for $135.00 US. 

For those unable to attend, Comic-Con, Crusade has set aside a choice few of the limited editions in their website store. SDCC exclusives can be found here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3WuC_5rRFg

 

PANELS!

Billy and Deborah Tucci are also scheduled for three panels, Comics for Ukraine, Happy Hour with The Comic Book Couples, and Shi: The Warrior Returns. The Panel descriptions, dates, times, and room numbers are as follows:

Thursday, July 20 • 11:30am – 12:30pm Room 10

Comics for Ukraine is a new and important book that is raising funds to aid people whose lives have been devastated by the ongoing war in Ukraine. Some of the top names in comics have donated their time and artistry to this book, which is debuting at Comic-Con. Come join several of those folks as they talk about their stories and why this project is so important. Mark Evanier, John Layman, Stan Sakai, and Billy Tucci will be on hand, as well as Richard Walden, the founder of Operation USA, the charity that is funneling funds to help the struggling people of Ukraine. Moderated by book organizer Scott Dunbier.

Thursday, July 20 • 5:30pm – 6:30pm Room 10

Celebrate Inkpot recipients Amanda Conner, Brian Pulido, Jimmy Palmiotti, and Billy Tucci as they’re joined by Coffin Comics’ Francisca Pulido and Crusade Comics’ Deborah Tucci. The couples discuss being married to a comics creator, running a publishing company, and how you too can find mainstream and crowdfunding success. Multi-Eisner Award winner Jeff Smith moderates the return of one of Comic-Con’s most popular, entertaining, and educational panels.

Sunday, July 23 • 12:00pm – 1:00pm Room 28DE

Award-winning artist/writer Billy Tucci discusses the phenomenal revival of his breakout female Asian hero, Shi, and the multi-Eisner Award nominee’s newfound direct market and crowdfunding success. Billy will be joined by Shi writers Steven Peros (Stoker & Wells, Shi: Shiruku), J. C. Vaughn (Shi: Gatecrasher, Vampire, PA), and Deborah Tucci (executive director, Crusade Comics). Moderated by Michael Solof (Al Capone: Vampire).

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 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 $1,375,000.00.  

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

Limited Edition Specials Offered Through www.billytucci.com

 

CHECK OUT THE EXCLUSIVES HERE:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3WuC_5rRFg

 

With the mecca of San Diego Comic Con happening this week, Shi-creator Billy Tucci and Crusade Comics are offering several limited-edition exclusives. Comic-Con International boasts over 175,000 attendees, exhibitors and guests.

For SDCC 2023, Crusade is featuring the Shi: Art of War Anniversary Glitter Edition. Showcasing Ana Ishikawa in a gorgeous Retro Barbie swimsuit ensemble, Shi pays homage to the iconic childhood and collectible classic in true Southern California fashion. The 32-page book is limited to just 99 signed and numbered editions for $29.00 US. Prints and bundle packs are also available.

Crusade has also produced the extremely limited signed and numbered White Metal “Ceramic Steel” covered editions for the Barbie Homage,and the 25^thAnniversary Shi: Senryaku #1.

Limited to just 25 copies each, the books feature an actual metal cover coated with a white, ceramic steel. This process highlights the sheer white areas of the cover artwork and gleams with sophistication.

On the other hand, the Shi: Warrior Gallery Metal Editionboasts a natural-sheen, stainless metal used to bring out all the wonderful undersea elements of that cover. 

All Metal covered editions are amongst the rarest of all Shi books and limited to just 25 signed and numbered editions each and retail for $135.00 US. 

Shi: Senryaku Omnibus Edition Now On Indiegogo

Crusade’s premium-formatted, Shi: Senryaku Omnibus is currently funding on Indiegogo crowdfunding platform.

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. In Omnibus’s first forty-day #NoFanLeftBehind returns on Kickstarter and Indiegogo have already exceeded $195,000.00 in funding. Senryaku goes to press in August and begins fulfillment in September.

Shi: Senryaku Omnibus Indiegogo

https://igg.me/at/ShiSenryaku/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 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 $1,375,000.00.  

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

 BARBIE HOMAGE “CERAMIC STEEL” COVERS AND ORIGINAL COVER ART!

WHITE METAL VARIANTS ARE THE RAREST SHI BOOKS EVER PRODUCED

Limited Edition Specials Offered Through www.billytucci.com

With the San Diego Comic Con just around the corner, Shi-creator Billy Tucci and Crusade Comics are spotlighting several of their 2023 SDCC exclusives, the signed and numbered White Metal “Ceramic Steel” covered editions for theBarbie Homage,and the 25^thAnniversary Shi: Senryaku #1.

Limited to just 25 copies each, the books feature an actual metal cover coated with a white, ceramic steel. This process highlights the sheer white areas of the cover artwork and gleams with sophistication.

On the other hand, the Shi: Warrior Gallery Metal Editionboasts a natural-sheen, stainless metal used to bring out all the wonderful undersea elements of that cover. 

All Metal covered editions are amongst the rarest of all Shi books and limited to just 25 signed and numbered editions each and retail for $135.00 US. 

Speaking of rarities, Tucci is also offering the original Shi: Barbie Homage cover artwork through https://billytucci.com/store-3/. This one-of-a-kind graphite and ink illustration elegantly depicts Ana “Shi” Ishikawa, adorned in the classic black and white striped swimsuit, striking a fashionable pose in true “Barbie” fashion. 

 

 

In addition, Crusade is also offering several other exclusives including the Shi: Art of War Anniversary Glitter Edition. Featuring Ana Ishikawa in a Retro Barbie swimsuit ensemble, Shi pays homage to the iconic childhood and collectible classic in true Southern California fashion. The 32-page book is limited to just 99 signed and numbered editions for $29.00 US. Prints and bundle packs are also available.

Shi: Senryaku Omnibus Edition Now On Indiegogo

Crusade’s premium-formatted, Shi: Senryaku Omnibus is currently funding on Indiegogo crowdfunding platform.

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. In Omnibus’s first forty-day #NoFanLeftBehind returns on Kickstarter and Indiegogo have already exceeded $195,000.00 in funding. Senryaku goes to press in August and begins fulfillment in September.

Shi: Senryaku Omnibus Indiegogo

https://igg.me/at/ShiSenryaku/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 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 $1,375,000.00.  

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

Limited Edition Specials Also Offered Through www.billytucci.com

“Barbie Homage” Glitter and Actual Metal Editions!

For Shi fans, it’s a “Barbie World” at this year’s 2023 Comic Con International in San Diego as Shi creator Billy Tucci and Crusade Comics offer special, limited-edition comic book and print exclusives at the world’s most prestigious comic convention.

Continuing to celebrate Tucci’s 30th year in comics with Crusade’s new San Diego Exclusive Shi: Art of War Anniversary Glitter Edition. Featuring Ana Ishikawa in a Retro Barbie swimsuit ensemble, Shi pays homage to the iconic childhood and collectible classic in true Southern California fashion. The 32-page book is limited to just 99 signed and numbered editions for $29.00 US. Prints and bundle packs are also available.

“I’m incredibly excited to return to Comic Con for what is my 30^th year.” Stated Tucci. “To show our appreciation to Shi’s wonderfully dedicated fanbase, less than one hundred lucky fans will possess a copy of the one of the rarest and what I believe my most beautiful Shi covers to date.”

Crusade is also offering signed and numbered Actual Metal covered editions for the Barbie Homage, Shi: Warrior Gallery, and the 25^th Anniversary Shi: Senryaku #1. All Metal covered editions are extremely limited to 25 signed and numbered editions and retail for $135.00 US. 

For those who cannot make Comic Con, a limited amount of Crusade’s SDCC Specials are now available at https://billytucci.com/store-3/.

Shi: Art of War Actual Metal Covered Edition

Shi: Senryaku Omnibus Edition Now On Indiegogo

Crusade’s premium-formatted, Shi: Senryaku Omnibus is currently funding on Indiegogo crowdfunding platform.

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. In Omnibus’s first forty-day #NoFanLeftBehind returns on Kickstarter and Indiegogo have already exceeded $195,000.00 in funding. Senryaku goes to press in August and begins fulfillment in September.

Shi: Senryaku Omnibus Indiegogo

https://igg.me/at/ShiSenryaku/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 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 $1,375,000.00.  

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

Campaign Surpasses Previous Shi Campaign 

#NoFanLeftBehind Totals Near $195,000.00 In First 30 Days!

Senryaku Continues on Indiegogo Here:

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

Crusade Comics’ Shi: Senryaku Omnibus Edition Kickstarter campaign closed strong last night with returns over $92,000.00. “Thank you all for an amazing campaign!” Stated Shi-Creator Billy Tucci. “Deborah [Tucci, Crusade Comics’ Executive Director] and I are so grateful to all our backers for making this Senryaku truly one for the ages.”

During the 28-day campaign, Shi: Senryaku has unlocked Eleven Stretch Goals and garnered Kickstarter’s prestigious a “Project We Love” and featured “Project Of The Day.”

“Everyone at #TeamShi has been working hard to bring you the most prestigious, ambitious and beautiful Shi book ever.” Stated Tucci. “We have a meeting with our printer today to schedule file delivery and specs. The omnibus is set to be delivered to the printer in August.”

Senryaku continues on Indiegogo, where its first month’s totals have thus exceeded $100,000.00 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.

Shi: Senryaku Omnibus Indiegogo

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

Shi: Senryaku Omnibus Kickstarter:

http://kck.st/3MTXt89

About Billy Tucci

Inkpot Award recipient Billy Tucci is an American cartoonist best known for his modern-day samurai saga Shi, which began with The Way of the Warrior in 1994. Through his company, Crusade Fine Arts, Shi has been printed in five languages and sold more than 3 million comic books. In addition to his own creations, 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. 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 highly decorated, real-life 442nd Regimental Combat Team, which was comprised of Japanese American heroes. 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.  His critically acclaimed Miss Fury: Joy Division saw the return of the Golden Age Icon for Dynamite Comics. Billy has recently released Shi: Return of the Warrior, Shi: Haikyo, Shi: Omnibus Vol. 1, Shi: Senryaku Omnibus and Zombie-Sama via Kickstarter and Indiegogo uniting backers from over fifty countries and bringing Crusade Comics’ previous exclusive crowdfunding campaign totals to over $1,000,000.00.  

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 Totals Surpass Previous Shi Campaign On Final Day

http://kck.st/3MTXt89

$85,000.00 Stretch Goal: The Jeff Smith Shi “Behind A Smile” Trading Card!

It’s the final hours for Crusade Comics’ Shi: Senryaku Omnibus Edition as the 240-Page Oversized Hardcover is set to end tonight, July 6, 2023, at 11:59pm EDT. Backers from around the world have unlocked its ten Stretch Goals propelling Crusade’s #NoFanLeftBehind totals past $185,000.00.

“Tonight is the Night of Night’s!” Stated Shi-Creator Billy Tucci. “The Shi: Senryaku Omnibus campaign closes on Kickstarter. “Deborah (Tucci, Crusade’s Executive Director) and I cannot thank everyone enough for all their incredible support in not only in Shi, but also in us. We are honored by your continued faith in us and our Kickstarter projects.”

With the Senryaku Kickstarter closing today, Crusade has offered two final Stretch Goal’s. The Jeff Smith Shi “Behind A Smile’ Trading Card and the Crusade Shield Cloth Patch.

Jeff Smith is the New York Times best-selling author of the award-winning series,

Bone, which is published in over 30 countries and is among Time Magazine’s “Ten Best

Graphic Novels of All Time.”

A pioneer in comics self-publishing and comics for kids, in 1991 Jeff launched his

company, Cartoon Books, to publish Bone, a comedy/adventure about three lost

cousins from Boneville. Picked up by Scholastic’s for the launch of its graphic novel

imprint, Graphix, in 2005, Bone kicked off today’s YA graphic novel explosion.

Jeff’s other award-winning and acclaimed comics include Shazam! The Monster

Society of Evil, RASL, Little Mouse Gets Ready, and Rose and Bone: Tall Tales.

Jeff has received numerous awards, among them ten Eisner Awards and eleven Harvey

Awards. In 1995 and 1996 he won the National Cartoonists Society’s award for comic

books.

In 2015, Smith was one of the founders of the annual Cartoon Crossroads Columbus

festival. He serves as artistic director of the convention.

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.

Shi: Senryaku Omnibus Indiegogo

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

Shi: Senryaku Omnibus Kickstarter:

http://kck.st/3MTXt89

About Billy Tucci

Inkpot Award recipient Billy Tucci is an American cartoonist best known for his modern-day samurai saga Shi, which began with The Way of the Warrior in 1994. Through his company, Crusade Fine Arts, Shi has been printed in five languages and sold more than 3 million comic books. In addition to his own creations, 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. 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 highly decorated, real-life 442nd Regimental Combat Team, which was comprised of Japanese American heroes. 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.  His critically acclaimed Miss Fury: Joy Division saw the return of the Golden Age Icon for Dynamite Comics. Billy has recently released Shi: Return of the Warrior, Shi: Haikyo, Shi: Omnibus Vol. 1, Shi: Senryaku Omnibus and Zombie-Sama via Kickstarter and Indiegogo uniting backers from over fifty countries and bringing Crusade Comics’ previous exclusive crowdfunding campaign totals to over $1,000,000.00.  

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

KICKSTARTER CLOSES TOMORROW:

http://kck.st/3MTXt89

Momentum continues for Crusade Comics’ latest crowdfunding campaign, The Shi: Senryaku Omnibus Edition as its Kickstarter closes tomorrow, Thursday July 6^th. Backers from around the world have unlocked its ten Stretch Goals propelling Crusade’s #NoFanLeftBehind totals past $180,000.00.

“Tomorrow our Shi: Senryaku Omnibus campaign closes on Kickstarter. What an exciting time for Deborah, me and all of #TeamShi as we’re in the home stretch!” Stated Tucci. “We are so, so appreciative of your support and thanks to you, the Shi: Senryaku Omnibus Edition has been named Kickstarter’s “Featured Project of the Day!”

With the Senryaku Kickstarter closing tomorrow and Indiegogo now in Indemand mode, Crusade is deep into production of the 240-page omnibus with the book scheduled to go to press the end of July.

Comics Superstar Umberto Ramos’ Shi Senryaku Artwork

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.

Shi: Senryaku Omnibus Indiegogo

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

Shi: Senryaku Omnibus Kickstarter:

http://kck.st/3MTXt89

About Billy Tucci

Inkpot Award recipient Billy Tucci is an American cartoonist best known for his modern-day samurai saga Shi, which began with The Way of the Warrior in 1994. Through his company, Crusade Fine Arts, Shi has been printed in five languages and sold more than 3 million comic books. In addition to his own creations, 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. 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 highly decorated, real-life 442nd Regimental Combat Team, which was comprised of Japanese American heroes. 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.  His critically acclaimed Miss Fury: Joy Division saw the return of the Golden Age Icon for Dynamite Comics. Billy has recently released Shi: Return of the Warrior, Shi: Haikyo, Shi: Omnibus Vol. 1, Shi: Senryaku Omnibus and Zombie-Sama via Kickstarter and Indiegogo uniting backers from over fifty countries and bringing Crusade Comics’ previous exclusive crowdfunding campaign totals to over $1,000,000.00.  

For Additional Information: 

Deborah Tucci

Crusade Fine Arts, Ltd.

support@billytucci.com

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