Comic fans are in for a treat as Josh Howard put up a new installment of his hit comic series Dead at 17 on IndieGoGo for the series’ 20th Anniversary with Dead at 17: Kill Day. A big hit for Image Comics, Dead At 17 marks one of the most entertaining books of the last couple of decades to hit comic book stores.
Dead at 17 is a comic book series created by Josh Howard that blends elements of horror, supernatural, and action genres. The series debuted in 2003 and has since garnered a dedicated fanbase for its compelling storytelling and distinctive artwork. Set in a small town plagued by mysterious occurrences, it follows the journey of Nara Kilday, a teenage girl who discovers that she has been chosen as a warrior in an ancient battle against darkness.
The series explores themes of destiny, redemption, and the struggle between good and evil as Nara confronts powerful supernatural forces and uncovers secrets about her own past. Alongside a diverse cast of characters, including fellow warriors and enigmatic allies, Nara embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind her newfound abilities and the sinister forces threatening her town. With its dynamic action sequences, intricate plot twists, and engaging character development, “Dead at 17” has earned praise from both critics and readers alike for its fresh take on the supernatural genre and its strong, relatable protagonist.
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Fresh off of several campaigns for a new series, T-Bird and Throttle, which now has a collected edition, Josh Howard returns to this beloved Dead at 17 property with a brand new issue and a reprint of the original #1 issue to commemorate the book’s 20th anniversary.
The campaign text reads:
17 year old Nara Kilday met her demise in the opening pages of the original series. From that point, the rest of issue #1 was told from the perspective of her best friend Hazy.
DEAD at 17: KILL DAY is a NEW 32 page comic that retells those events, but now from NARA’S perspective. We will follow her on her journey from death to the veil between worlds to her subsequent resurrection and battle to rescue Hazy from the forces of darkness.
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BUT WAIT!! Lest you think this is just a simple retelling, think again! This story will introduce new story elements that will serve as the jumping off point for the launch of an all new series coming later this year!
DEAD at 17: KILL DAY is available in 4 different variant covers. Choose the perk for the corresponding cover of your choice, or get the whole bundle! Or, want covers B and D, or A and C? Choose one, then at check out, build any combination/bundle of your choice with ADD-ONS!
This new installment for Kill Day looks to be a fun addition to the franchise.
What do you think of Josh Howard returning to his Image Comics hit of Dead at 17? Leave a comment and let us know.
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