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Bride of Rocky Horror Review: Authorized Continuation or Limited License?

Bit Bot Media’s Bride of Rocky Horror promises an officially licensed graphic novel continuation of the cult classic, but fans should temper expectations.

Bride of Rocky Horror CoverTo 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 granted 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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Stan Lee & John Romita’s The Amazing Spider-Man Classic Newspaper Classics Return to Print in Softcover

Stan Lee and John Romita’s The Amazing Spider-Man Classic Newspaper Classics return to print for the first time in softcover, collected by Clover Press. Discover how to get this rare collection and explore a treasured piece of comic history.

The Amazing Spider-Man Classic Newspaper ClassicsStan Lee and John Romita’s The Amazing Spider-Man Classic Newspaper Classics returns to print in softcover for the first time, and for fans of comic history this is a truly exciting moment. Much like the way we’ve celebrated past classics here on Otakunoculture.com—from rediscovered manga editions to rare superhero anthologies—this release honours the timeless appeal of Spider-Man while preserving a piece of comic art history that too often disappears into out-of-print archives.

And unlike the comic book print run, it won’t cost an arm and a leg to own!

From the Press Release:

The Amazing Spider-Man swung into newsprint on Monday, January 3, 1977, bringing Marvel’s most popular hero from comic pages to newspapers worldwide. Through Stan Lee’s storytelling and John Romita’s masterful art, the strip delivered dramatic storylines that pitted Spidey against classic foes while introducing brand new characters, helping make Spider-Man a household name beyond the comic book stands. Now, for the first time ever in softcover, Stan Lee and John Romita’s The Amazing Spider-Man Classic Newspaper Classics will return to print as part of Clover Press’s spectacular new line of deluxe slipcase editions. The Kickstarter campaign is now live.

The Library of American Comics remastered and collected the strip in a series of hardcover collections—but so many of them are out of print, making the collection highly sought after and almost impossible for your average comics lover to get their hands on,” said Clover Publisher Hank Kanalz. ”Now, Clover Press and The Library of American Comics are bringing the collections back to print in an affordable softcover format! We’re collecting the strip strictly by year, reprinting each installment from January 1 to December 31. We can’t wait to help get these iconic comic strips into the hands of Spidey lovers everywhere!”

This campaign features four volumes, with strips from the years 1977, 1978, 1979, and 1980. Each volume will measure 11″ x 8.5″ in a horizontal format and slide into a vertical slipcase, designed for protection and easy shelving. The first offering will collect the strip from the years 1977 to 1980. Backing this Kickstarter campaign will allow readers to get all four volumes in one bundle. The campaign will also include extras such as a puzzle, stickers, lithographs, and more.

To visit the campaign for The Amazing Spider-Man Classic Newspaper Classics, head to Kickstarter. For updates, follow Clover Press on Instagram, X, Bluesky and Facebook. You can subscribe to the Clover Press newsletter here.

US Tariff Strikes Again: Now Even Your Fandom Purchases From Afar Comes With Baggage

The US tariff isn’t just hurting American fans—it’s setting a trend. Countries like Canada, Japan, and the U.K. may soon follow, making global fandom a lot more expensive.

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How US Tariff Changes Are Hurting Fandoms

Collectors of imported goods are being forced to swallow a bitter pill. While scrolling social media late one night, I saw a post: “Had someone cancel a $1,000 order on eBay today due to a ‘tariff tax.’ Is that a thing now?” (image posted below). Curious, I checked the responses and did further research. From Cbc.ca, an executive order from the White House now requires all shipments under $800 to be taxed, effectively killing the de minimis exemption that once allowed low-value imports duty-free. What seems like a simple policy shift could become one of the biggest shakeups fandom collectors have faced in years.

As bad as this is for U.S. buyers, the ripple effects could be worse. If Canada adopts a matching policy, then incoming shipments from the U.S. could be hit too. Thankfully, in-store purchases remain unaffected—but for online shoppers, it feels like being stomped by Godzilla.

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Shadowdark, The Western Reaches RPG Hot New Expansion is on Kickstarter!

Instead of asking for help from the corporate industry, Kelsey Dionne’s Shadowdark, The Western Reaches is asking fans of old school gaming to help reach publication.

Shadowdark, The Western Reaches RPG
Now on Kickstarter!

Kelsey Dionne ‘s Shadowdark is a sure to shake the TTRPG industry up. This role playing system gives game masters the power to make the call on how actions get resolved. And now this world has an expansion titled Shadowdark, The Western Reaches. After two years in the market, the amount of people moving over to a more back to basic fantasy environment is becoming large. From an official Discord channel to Reddit fan pages , what I am finding is even winning me over.

A welcome package at $199 USD provides newcomers with everything released to date. After getting a headache because of fellow players arguing about why certain game physics must operate this way or the fact there’s far too much data to break down an action, this remedy may well be worth it. Very few people use the Old School Renaissance (OSR) method these days, and upon discovering this game system, I know where to invest my dollars.

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Darkwing Duck. Who’s Faster Than Lightning in this Kickstarter Campaign to Please The Masses?

We all love Darkwing Duck, and the question is, will the love continue in the comic book front or animated? So far, the money is on the former….

Darkwing Duck Darkly Dawns the DuckNow on Kickstarter

While it’s tough to say if Disney will produce a new series featuring Darkwing Duck, fans can thankfully get to enjoy a blast of the past in the comic book front through Dynamite Comics latest Kickstarter effort! The last time he graced the screen was in the DuckTales reboot (2017). In “Beware the B.U.D.D.Y. System!” this hero is made-up. That is, he’s the star of a television show about a comic book hero. He’s not the same quack we know and we’re treated to a new origin story of sorts. It’s a novel way to reintroduce this hero, and I enjoyed it. Thankfully two more episodes were produced featuring this fowl getting his feet wet in the game of crime fighting, and they were good, but this isn’t the same Duck we knew before….

But for fans of the original, what’s being offered and also improved upon in the comic book department makes up for some fun reading. I suspect this publisher’s plan is to see if they have enough support so they can extend the licence for brand new material in 2025.

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Disney’s Gargoyles. Ready to Burst at the Seams Again!

At long last, casual fans of Disney’s Gargoyles can pick up reprints of the comic books released by other publishers prior to Dynamite Comics’ acquisition!

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Fans of Disney’s Gargoyles can rejoice! The elusive comic books from yesteryears are getting a digital cleanup and will be reprinted! After Dynamite Comic‘s Kickstarter campaign to publish the 30th anniversary editions is over, it may head to stores next.

Whatever the background drama wase to finally make this happen, at least the wait will be worth it. I imagine that because this new publisher has been doing very well with reimaging a lot of Disney properites recently, to visit this particular 90s Disney Afternoon favourite was inevitable. Back in the last decade, fans have been patient and campaigning to get the animated series out on home video.

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