Florent Maudoux’s Freaks’ Squeele is finally coming to America, and we’ve got an exclusive look inside the project that just launched on Kickstarter.
First debuting in 2008, the seven-volume series draws on everything from RPGs to Hong Kong cinema to create a chaotic and enticing new universe. Now, Magnetic Press is launching it in the ol’ US of A for the first time.
“Whether you’re into supernatural school drama, genre-bending art, or just want to see a werewolf fight a bear for dorm territory, FREAKS’ SQUEELE delivers the goods—with claws, swords, and sarcasm,” said Magnetic Publisher Mike Kennedy via a press release provided to Comic Book Club. “Think Jujitsu Kisiren meets X-Men by way of Scott Pilgrim, with a dash of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and a heavy pour of French irreverence.”
The book was originally published by Ankama Éditions in France, and the Kickstarter features over 1,000 pages of story in seven hardcover volumes, as well as an artbook, and a limited edition “Dorm Footlocker” storage box. Check out a look at the first volume, below:
Freaks’ Squeele Volume 1 Official Synopsis:
In FREAKS’ SQUEELE, the world is populated by demons, werewolves, gods, and mutants, many of whom are descendants of ancient mythological beings, and super-heroism is a regulated profession, like being a lawyer or doctor. Aspiring heroes must attend accredited universities, where they study combat and ethics and compete in duels and tournaments, often with lethal consequences. These events are broadcast and monetized, turning heroism into spectacle. The series follows three freshmen students — Chance, Li Xiong Mao, and Shadow — who must navigate these trials and tribulations while uncovering conspiracies, surviving sabotage, and managing the popularity of their identities.
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