To Back or Not to Back on Kickstarter
Just how astounding Bit Bot Media’s graphic novel Bride of Rocky Horror is depends entirely on a fan’s point of view. Its Kickstarter campaign bills it as the “officially licensed” continuation of the Rocky Horror tale. But as any Frank N. Furter fan knows, chaos lurks behind even the most polished façade. The project promises “The cult classic’s next chapter — an official graphic novel with campaign-exclusive editions and merch.” Yet the “first-ever officially licensed” label raises questions: who is able to grant the license, and why isn’t Richard O’Brien, the show’s creator, involved?
The project claims official licence status, yet I could not find any public declaration naming the exact rights-holder. There’s also no prominent studio branding from the film side (20th Century/Disney, for example), which you’d expect if the licence encompassed the full film universe. In interviews, the creative team emphasizes the stage production rather than the film sequel, suggesting the licence might stop at the stage show boundary.
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