Grant Morrison and artist Jeevan J. Kang approaching their superhero comic from Graphic India in a way new to the superstar writer: making it digital-first. Not only will Avatarex, the pair’s new comic book, be released digitally in six bi-weekly chapters, but the first chapter will only be available as part of a Humble Bundle package featuring the work of Morrison and Stan Lee for the publisher.
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The story features “the epic world of living myth colliding with the mundane realities and cultural upheavals of contemporary India,” according to a press release.
“At a time when I feel I’ve said about as much as I have to say about the American superhero, this is an opportunity to re-imagine the entire concept through a different cultural lens,” said Morrison in the release. “Avatarex is the first digital only comic I’ve written and I’m excited by the opportunity to create for a more accessible global platform.”
The partnership with Humble Bundle means readers will get much more than just the first chapter of this book – they’ll also get a complete collection of Grant Morrison, Stan Lee, and Deepak Chopra’s work for the publisher, as well as other books from Graphic India. Purchasing the bundle also provides a donation to Doctors Without Borders and Worldreader, as all Humble Bundles are paired with charities.
“I believe that educated young children are our world’s best hope for the future and I’m very proud to be working with Graphic India and Humble Bundle to support Doctors Without Borders and Worldreader to assist those in greatest need and perhaps help inspire the doctors, artists, and leaders of tomorrow,” Morrison added.
Customers can name their price for Ramayan 3392AD Issues 1-16, Ramayan Guidebook Special, Ramayan Origins Special, Myths of India Issues 1-15, and The Mighty Yeti Issue 1.
Customers who pay above the average will also receive Stan Lee’s Chakra The Invincible Issues 1-8, Stan Lee’s Chakra The Invincible Short Stories, Deepak Chopra’s Buddha: A Tale of Enlightenment Issues 1-6, and Black Tiger Issue 1.
Customers who pay $15 or more will receive all of the above plus Grant Morrison’s Avatarex Chapter 1, Grant Morrison’s 18 Days Issues 1-10, and Grant Morrison’s 18 Days: The Illustrated Hardcover Scriptbook.
The bundle is live right now at humblebundle.com/grantmorrison, and runs for two weeks.
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