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Mankind Left For The Stars With Reckless Abandon

Jackson Compton writes for Bleeding Cool:

…MANKIND LEFT FOR THE STARS WITH RECKLESS ABANDON.  Follow the galactic adventures of IPC Space Marshal, Captain John Nadir!

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Independent comic book creator/writer Jackson Compton and artist Jerry Bennett have launched a Kickstarter for issue #4 of their space opera epic, Nadir's Zenith.

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Over 100 years ago, the world governments suffered the worst economic collapse known to man. This situation was further compounded by a series of global ecological disasters. In a desperate move, governments turned to corporations for financial help, thus allowing the largest corporations to gain footholds as governing bodies. With the advent and harnessing of hyperspace technology, mankind left for the stars with reckless abandon, and the New Golden Age was upon us. In 2112, the governing corporations are policed by the Intergalactic Peace Corps (IPC). These are the galactic adventures of Space Marshal, Captain John Nadir.

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NZ #1

Captain John Nadir is recalled to Earth for a secret mission briefing. Little does he know that his very life depends on the outcome.

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NZ #2

Undertaking a secret mission, John Nadir prepares for his departure from Earth to MOON CITY. Nadir gets more than he bargains for when a simple stop for a layover drink with a spunky Tech Specialist turns into an all-out brawl.

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NZ #3

Rogue Star Fighters attack MOON CITY, and Captain John Nadir uses his skills in an attempt to remedy a dire situation.

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The project goal is to fund the creation of Nadir's Zenith #4.

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Imagine if you will that 70 years from now, humankind established a colony on the Moon mining for Helium-3.  Welcome to MOON CITY.  Now imagine that Las Vegas, Disney World, Blade Runner, and Thunderdome had a baby…on the Moon.  Thus, THE INFERNO is born!  Unique galactic enigma and informational nexus point of MOON CITY…where black markets and deathly entertainment are intertwined with tourist attractions and fantastical make-believe, decadent playground for the elite rich, and mesmerizing wonderland for the commoner.  Where convicts are holovid stars earning reduced sentences or quick deaths in the attempt.  Where anything can be had for the right price, a roll of the dice, or a spin on the wheel…

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NZ #4

John Nadir's mission to NEW CALEDONIA is delayed by a rogue attack on MOON CITY. The investigation of the attack puts Nadir on the trail for information leading to THE INFERNO. And the price for such information has its costs…including the lives of his friends in THE ARENA!

And if the initial goal is exceed…

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Coerced by the temptations of THE INFERNO, Nadir, Davies, Nguyen, and Parker compete in THE ARENA during a televised fight to the death against some of the worst dredges of society.

As an incentive, back a Reward Level of $15 or more and then message "Bleeding Cool Rules!" to get a bonus Poster Print!

Enjoy some images from the comic books…

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About the creators:

Jackson Compton is a novelist (Night's End, The Crucible of Happenstance), screenwriter (Pumpken, Wrong Side of Right) and comic book writer (Nadir's Zenith, Mindquakes & Dreamscapes, Illustrated Girl).  His collaborations include such artists as Jerry Bennett (Nadir's Zenith), Natasha Alterici (Illustrated Girl, Mindquakes & Dreamscapes), Janet Lee (Illustrated Girl, Mindquakes & Dreamscapes), Katrina Heilhecker (Mindquakes & Dreamscapes), and Felix Matos (Pumken).

Jerry Bennett is a comic book artist at heart, creating educational comics for Oklahoma University, library systems and other educational companies, but because of his diverse drawing styles, he's illustrated several children's books, created licensed shirt designs for Marvel and Lucasfilm, and Stan Lee commissioned exclusive art to raise awareness and funds for his literacy charity, The Stan Lee Foundation. See more of Jerry's art at www.facebook.com/TheJerryBennett or follow him on Instagram: artistjerrybennett or Twitter: @comicbookjer

Kit Compton is a civil case and contract lawyer by day and Cosplayer by night/weekend.  She handles all the legal for Enigma Endeavors Production, LLC.

Links:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/223920479/nadirs-zenith-4

https://www.facebook.com/NadirsZenith

https://www.facebook.com/IllustratedGirlComicBook

https://www.facebook.com/MindquakesAndDreamscapes

https://www.facebook.com/thejerrybennett


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Has quietly been working at Bleeding Cool for over three years. He has written comics for Image, Top Cow, Shadowline, Avatar, IDW, Dynamite, Moonstone, Humanoids and Zenescope. He is the author of the Lucius Fogg series of novels and a published photographer.
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