BIG HAIR

PSYCHIC ROBOTS

A PENCHANT FOR SPEED

AND THIS IS ONLY THE FIRST LAP

The Story

In a distant universe, a cataclysmic event known as a Red Shift destroys an unknown amount of stars and planets. A century later, A new future is born in five megacities that orbit a dead world, an altruist society known as Ara.

Enter Kytt, a teenager haunted by this history. Believing she is "destined" to fall prey to the same destructive power unleashed for a second time. Her only escape is to acquire a biomechanical giant called Quasar!

Lovecraftian horror and the “fourth world” aesthetics by the late Jack Kirby plays a huge part of the look of Quasar. And the mysteries that lie awake!

The Story Behind the Story

Quasar is inspired by Gideon's experience helping to raise his youngest sister as a teenager. The impact she made on him and the many young people who may see themselves in the eyes of our new hero! Who must learn to grapple with fear. 

Circa 2019, this comic had the unfortunate timing of presenting itself during the height of the pandemic, when most comic shops were being mandated to close down. After things started opening back up, we lost our place in line with notable publisher, Boom Studios. And we're now thrilled to share the first chapter of Quasar with the help of your generous support! 

Objectives & Risks

The core reason we've decided to launch through Crowdfundr, is to support the printing of the first chapter of Quasar.  In addition,  About half of the budget will be delegated among the creative team. Gideon who created Quasar will take no profit.  And all other funds will be for the production of rewards and shipping. Which we expect to go out by Spring 2024.  If any other residuals remain, we will donate it towards art programs serving Bay Area Youth. The only risk is not meeting our funding goal. 

not final product*

Our Team

Inker

Whitney is a multidisciplinary artist, musician, and bodyworker based in the East Bay, working in mediums such as woodworking, printmaking, ceramics, textiles, and printmaking. Their work draws inspiration from nature and organic forms, while also incorporating cuteness and playfulness. They are honored and thrilled to be help bring Quasar to life!

You can check out their work at whitneyx.info

Letterer 

Phillip Ginn is an illustrator and writer from Sacramento, California, currently based in the Bay Area. He avoids reality by playing pretend with his friends ink, watercolor, gouache, words, and whatever other friends will play with him. He puts his imaginative adventures down on actual, real paper with atmosphere, allegory, fantasy, and playfulness. In addition to creating his own art and stories, he has worked with several creators, providing covers, illustrations, typography, and other creative consultations.

When reality wakes him, he remembers he’s also a musician and composer. He will love you if you offer him food and drink. Phillip is also on constant lookout for the TARDIS. His bag is already packed.

Find him online at the following digital locations:
www.phillipginn.com
Instagram @phillipginnartist

Co-Writer 

Jaden Zotigh was born at a pretty young age in Chicago, Illinois. He moved to California when he was 16 and loved it so much, he never left. Around this age as well, he picked up his passion for writing.

He’s the only one who doesn’t quite make art on the team, but he does write a lot! In fact he wrote some of the earlier issues of Quasar for many of the original studios Quasar was set to pitch to.

Jaden continues to write daily for several projects -- until he "fries his brain" and does this thing where he lays down and closes his eyes for about seven hours, and then gets up ready to write some more.

Instagram: jaden_zee_bruh

Website: https://jadenzotigh.wixsite.com/writers-block-avenue

Sound

Derek Lopez, a talented mixed media artist, possesses a unique ability to evoke profound emotions through his free-flowing thoughts and the utilization of an endless array of mediums. Drawing inspiration from his everyday encounters, Derek skillfully translates his experiences into expressive works of art, capturing the essence of what he feels and observes on a daily basis.

 Animator 

Marilyn Mangan is currently a BFA Animation student at the School of Visual Arts in NYC. Her love for animation began when she was 9 years old, and started teaching herself how to animate on a Nintendo Dsi. Much of her inspiration comes from indie animation, fantasy stories, and her love for history and historical places. She aspires to work in the animation industry as an animator and compositor. You can view more of her work at marilynmanganart.myportfolio.com.

Animator 

Dena Xia (she/her) is a Bay Area artist who is studying animation in NYC. Her biggest inspiration comes from retro anime, such as Revolutionary Girl Utena and Neon Genesis Evangelion, as well as indie comics. In her free time, she loves to play TTRPG with her friends, and write/draw stories about space vampires. https://denaxia.myportfolio.com/

 Animator 

Mati Turunen is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in animation at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. His passion for making comics evolved into a love for animation after discovering Studio Trigger and Gainax. This, along with his love for comic series such as Eddsworld and Scott Pilgrim created Mati's unique aesthetic: a combination of over the top action and outrageous humor. https://matiasturunen.com

 Illustrator & Writer 

Gideon O Egbuchulam is a visual artist based in California who practices illustration and sequential arts. He's worked with the  SFMoMA ,  Youth Art Exchange , and most recently,  Kala Art Institute  as an active educator in the Bay Area. With the completion of his apprenticeship under Nickelodeon  VP of Current Animation:  Conrad Montgomery . He currently wraps up production on his upcoming graphic novel, which debuted at this year's SF Zine Fest !