Projects I Love with Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey dives into the world of comics, launching her new graphic novel and spotlighting standout Kickstarter projects in the process.
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UFC and WWE champion, Olympic medalist, and Hollywood actress Ronda Rousey is stepping out of the ring and into the world of comics.
The crowdfunding campaign for Ronda’s new graphic novel “Expecting the Unexpected” has launched exclusively on Kickstarter.
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Ronda’s debut in the comic book world is nothing short of extraordinary. Written by Ronda Rousey and set to be published by AWA Studios — an Eisner & Ringo Award-winning graphic fiction publisher and entertainment studio — the graphic novel follows a newly pregnant hit woman with a bounty on her head. Amidst the chaos of fighting off wave-after-wave of assassins, she navigates falling in love and tackling both personal and professional challenges in the action-packed saga.
By launching on Kickstarter, Ronda is able to give her fans the chance to grab the graphic novel before anyone else and also the chance to grab special editions that won’t be available elsewhere. It’s a fan-first rollout that is made possible through the power of crowdfunding.
The comics industry is BIG on community, so as Ronda makes her debut, she’s shining a light on other projects she admires and wants to encourage her fans to support too.
Ronda’s Top Kickstarter Comic Picks
Explore Ronda’s picks below to discover some of the other talented comics creators you can find only on Kickstarter!
The House of Bartolo Toy Theater & Illustrated Booklet
Illustrator Chris Schweizer and opera's Alek Shrader reimagine "The Barber of Seville" with 18 figures and a spooky playset!
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White Ash Annual #1
White Ash & Glarien return with 3 stories set in the White Ash Universe. Urban & High Fantasy collide. Elves, Dwarves & Dragons, Oh my!
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Rid of You: Graphic Novel. An Anime-inspired Dark Fantasy
Spirited Away meets Your Name. Can you ever truly be rid of your past? Discover the dark power of memories in this anime-inspired tale.
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Monkey Peak Hardcover Volume 2 English Edition
Volume 2 of the Japanese horror manga series written by Kōji Shinasaka and illustrated by Akihiro Kumeta
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Gold And Rubies, Vol. 1: A Royal South Asian Romance
A romance isekai story set in a South Asian-inspired fantasy world! Rebooted and redrawn for print!
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Slightly Exaggerated: Volume 1 Hardcover Fantasy Adventure
Deluxe Hardcover over 120 pages for a fantasy about a dying treasure hunter must steal back a sacred gem in a whimsical world.
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QUIET: LEVEL ONE - An Original Graphic Novel by Jonah Lobe
From Jonah Lobe (Skyrim/Fallout/Marvel), an epic adventure graphic novel about a little skeleton’s quest to save the Tree of Worlds.
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The Pinoy Monster Lover Anthology: After Dark
A queer, adults-only collection of monster romance comics by Filipino creators!
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MERAKI: Side Quest
Side quests in video games are optional tasks or missions that players can undertake alongside the main storyline of a game. They often provide additional content, such as extra challenges, rewards, or backstory, and can enhance the overall gaming experience by offering more depth and variety. Players may choose to complete side quests to gain experience points, unlock new abilities, or simply to explore the game world further.
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Senpai no Kohai 『先輩の後輩』
Yuri(wlw) romantic love story about working adult women by a Japanese comic artist!
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