MATT HEAFY'S PERSONAL SIGNED LES PAUL GUITAR SIGNED GWAR SKATEDECK VINYL KILLR™MASK + PROP SHEARS RETURNING BACKERS OF THE LAST CAMPAIGN? JV: We’ve got an array of incredible rewards for this campaign. From various variant covers featuring our esteemed celebrities [by artists Therrien, Skinner, Matt Maguire (GWAR), Luigi Scarcella (Half Sumo), and Matsuya] to the above-mentioned exclusive 30-minute original score by Matt Heafy, available in both blood-red saw-blade vinyl and cassette tape formats, there’s something for everyone. Additionally, fans can snag latex masks of characters from the comic crafted by Oktober Studios, an opportunity to be immortalized in Issue 3, signed memorabilia such as a skateboard deck and drumsticks from GWAR, and a [Les Paul] guitar played and signed by Matt Heafy himself. For collectors, we offer a 14-inch hand-painted prop of our slasher character’s iconic shears, also courtesy of Oktober Studios. And that’s just scratching the surface; we also have original artwork, VIP passes to COFOH, and much more awaiting our supporters! THOUGH AN ABSOLUTE GRUESOME SERIES, THERE ARE BLATANT THEMES OF COMEDY AND EVEN POSITIVITY AND HOPE IN THE NARRATIVE OF TRUE BELIEVERS. WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO INCORPORATE THESE ELEMENTS INTO SUCH A DARK COMIC? SGJ: The slasher, when it’s really working, makes a lot of good use out of the audience not knowing, at any given moment, if they’re going to laugh or scream. But to get that good use, you have to establish early on that laughter is acceptable — that it’s part of the game, here. In horror generally, and definitely in the slasher specifically, humor resets the horror, so it can climb again that screechy incline. Without those irregular resets though, without that pressure release valve, things quickly plateau either into unrelenting grimness or an unending shriek, neither of which have that updown variation story required to stay engaging. WHAT ARE YOU EACH PERSONALLY MOST STOKED ABOUT FOR THE RELEASE OF ISSUE 2? SGJ: Same thing as the first: spooking up the Colorado Festival of Horror. JV: The ultimate satisfaction comes from holding the final product in our hands. The process of piecing together these projects involves a tremendous amount of effort, but witnessing it all come together is truly gratifying. WHEN CAN WE EXPECT ISSUE 3? ANY TEASERS? JV: We should be able to share details about Issue 3 very soon. Stephen and I have been writing while Ben wraps up the artwork for Issue 2. Let me just say, Issue 3 is going to be seriously bonkers. And yes, expect even more cameos from some incredibly talented individuals. SUPPORT TRUE BELIEVERS AND INDEPENDENT ART ON KICKSTARTER. VISIT & FOLLOW HEX PUBLISHERS FOR MORE TRUE BELIEVERS NEWS: HEXPUBLISHERS.COM GET TIX TO THIS YEAR'S COLORADO FESTIVAL OF HORROR KICKING OFF IN SEPTEMBER ON FRIDAY THE 13TH: COFESTIVALOFHORROR.COM
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