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Superstar artist, Rob Liefeld, lends his immense talents to BAD IDEA! Get THE HERO TRADE #1: ROB LIEFELD EDITION!

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Matt Kindt and Tomás Giorello's SAVE NOW Is Coming!
6 months ago – Tue, Oct 24, 2023 at 12:37:54 PM

Hello backers!

Join us for THE HERO TRADE writer Matt Kindt's next BAD IDEA blockbuster! Coming soon to Kickstarter, it's Matt Kindt and Tomás Giorello's SAVE NOW, an ambitious all-new series set to take the world of comics by storm.

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Matt Kindt (BRZRKR) and Tomás Giorello (CONAN) reunite for the most ambitious comic event of our time!

The epic comic event known only as SAVE NOW is coming to Kickstarter!

For years BAD IDEA has bravely weathered the raging hurricane of fanticipation surrounding our most highly sought after and mysterious project to date – SAVE NOW. A project so tremendous in scale and ambition that BAD IDEA locked it away for years, only releasing a prelude story in the back of our regular releases as one of our beloved B-Sides once every 4 months since we launched in 2019 (have you noticed?).

Now the hour is close when you will be able to experience this breathtaking comics event in its entirety! Follow our Kickstarter pre-launch page to be notified when the campaign is live.

SAVE NOW is the story of a man who can 'save' any point in his life and return to it, reliving his life from that moment forward with the ability to change his actions. But with great power, also comes great pain. He is cursed with only being able to travel backwards, never forwards, and is burdened by having to spend his relived life in real time. Travel back 6 days, and he must relive those days in full, all the while, aging in real time. 

Join us as Matt Kindt and Tomás Giorello usher in a new era of science fiction with the comic event of the year… SAVE NOW! 

The SAVE NOW campaign will launch soon, to be among the first backers to support this bold new project click here or on any image above then click the NOTIFY ME ON LAUNCH button to experience a superhero story like no other!

THE HERO TRADE Commemorative Edition Cover Revealed!
7 months ago – Fri, Oct 20, 2023 at 12:51:51 PM

With the hardcover shipping from the printer and our fulfillment center prepping packages for delivery, we've got an exciting reveal for you! Unlocked as a stretch goal during the campaign, the commemorative editions of the very first HERO TRADE story are going out to all backers at the Tier 5 – The Complete HERO TRADE Hardcover and above! Check out the absolutely breathtaking cover below from Raúl Allén, artist of the acclaimed graphic novel adaptation of the worldwide bestselling Dune series!

And don't miss out on the most ambitious comics event of our time! Click here to follow the pre-launch page for our next Kickstarter project… Matt Kindt and Tomás Giorello's SAVE NOW!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stopbadidea/matt-kindt-and-tomas-giorellos-save-now/

COMMEMORATIVE EDITION – THE HERO TRADE #1 cover by RAUL ALLEN

STOP BAD IDEA Shipping Update
7 months ago – Thu, Oct 19, 2023 at 08:43:50 AM

***UPDATE***

It's happening!! The printer just let us know that the hardcovers are printed! They ship to our fulfillment center tomorrow. We can't wait for you to see these.

THE COMPLETE HERO TRADE HARDCOVER title page

STOP BAD IDEA Shipping Update!
7 months ago – Wed, Oct 11, 2023 at 08:33:54 AM

Hello!

The day you've waited for is almost here. STOP BAD IDEA rewards will be shipping this month and we've got a comprehensive update for you.

When will we begin to ship the books?

We already have! Most of you have already received the Your Name in a BAD IDEA Comic reward of a copy of THE FINDER with all qualifying backers' names presented in glorious BAD IDEA style. For late respondents to the Backerkit survey, your copies will be included in your upcoming rewards shipment.

Further rewards, including THE COMPLETE HERO TRADE HC will begin shipping this month. We've engaged partners from around the world to produce and ship the array of comics, books, toys, shirts and other items backers will be receiving, so many of your rewards will arrive separately.

What unlocked stretch goals will backers be receiving?

Backers receiving THE COMPLETE HERO TRADE HC can expect a fully upgraded deluxe edition hardcover with all stretch goal features unlocked, and more! With the stunning success of the campaign we've continued to add features to the hardcovers, even making it an oversized edition.

Most of you backing at Tier 5 and above will have already received THE HERO TRADE: HERO FOR SALE NOT FIRST PRINTING EDITION stretch goal reward. Late respondents to the Backerkit survey can expect a copy to be included in their upcoming rewards shipments.

In addition, all backers at Tier 5 and above will also be receiving two more commemorative editions of the original HERO TRADE story with covers by two superstar mystery artists.

What's in the hardcover?

Those of you receiving THE COMPLETE HERO TRADE HC can expect to find inside every single HERO TRADE story published to date. Without exception. Along with the never before published THE HERO TRADE 2 and the 100-page epic, PROJECT CHIMERA. We've even added HERO TRADE: HUDSON to the contents of the hardcover, an all new story published after completion of the STOP BAD IDEA campaign!

That sounds AMAZING! I didn't get a hardcover during the campaign, can I order one now?

Backers are receiving THE COMPLETE HERO TRADE HC here in a limited edition available only to those who backed during the STOP BAD IDEA campaign.

I missed out on THE HERO TRADE #1: QUESADA EDITION and/or any other comics offered during the campaign, can I add them now?

All comics offered during the campaign are a strictly limited print run capped at the number of qualifying backers from the STOP BAD IDEA campaign.

I have not completed my Backerkit survey, is there still time to submit my address for fulfillment?

Yes! Simply visit https://stopbadidea.backerkit.com/ and enter the email address associated with your Kickstarter account to fill out your backer survey and provide us your shipping info. If you aren't able to access your survey or registered your Kickstarter account with your Apple ID, email us at [email protected] to receive your individual survey link.

How do I update my shipping address if I need to?

We have unlocked shipping addresses in Backerkit and you will be able to update your street address until Monday, October 16th. Simply visit https://stopbadidea.backerkit.com/ to access your survey and enter your current shipping information. If you need to update the city or state, please contact us at the email listed below.

I have a question that isn't answered here?

Any inquiries not covered here can be directed to [email protected].


Update - HERO TRADE Character Designs
7 months ago – Mon, Sep 25, 2023 at 04:46:52 PM

Continuing from our look at the title page to THE BLOODY MESS, we've got a look at the character design process for this humorous and tragic tale. You'll see more of the La Cinq Magnifique team members in future installments. Until then, take a look back at some of the previous superhero character designs we've shared from the world of HERO TRADE.

HERO TRADE character design by David Lapham
HERO TRADE character design by David Lapham