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DINOKING: EDGE OF EXTINCTION

What if Dinosaurs as you know them never existed?

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DINOKING: EDGE OF EXTINCTION

DINOKING: EDGE OF EXTINCTION

DINOKING: EDGE OF EXTINCTION

DINOKING: EDGE OF EXTINCTION

DINOKING: EDGE OF EXTINCTION

What if Dinosaurs as you know them never existed?

What if Dinosaurs as you know them never existed?

What if Dinosaurs as you know them never existed?

What if Dinosaurs as you know them never existed?

Liam Gray
Liam Gray
Liam Gray
Liam Gray
7 Campaigns |
Grafton, Australia
$8,485 USD by 110 backers
$7,790 USD by 101 backers on Nov 14, 2023
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CONQUEST COMICS PRESENTS...

"We only have to look at ourselves to see how intelligent life
might develop into something we wouldn't want to meet."

-Stephen Hawking

Uncover a conspiracy 230 million years in the making!

The people of Vangloria tell themselves the world is known. Charted. Catalogued. Comfortable. But the hidden valleys and rural alpines that skirt the edges of civilization still hold many secrets. Some unseen, some the locals pretend not to see; blinding themselves to their fears and choosing to live within a carefully constructed lie. They call this lie civilization... but the truth is the world is just as it was a million years ago. It is only for fear of losing their sanity or the last lingering shreds of security that anyone pretends otherwise... 

Men...
Monsters...

When all is said and done, is there really any difference?

Let's find out.


 

What We Need & What You Get

Erupting out the pages of the hit indie manga XENOTYPE: DREAMCATCHER, DINOKING #1, CHAPTER I: EDGE OF EXTINCTION is a monstrous 100-Page premium-grade manga-style Graphic Novel.

It all begins here!

As the XENOVERSE expands we are introduced to the enigmatic Kaiji, a wandering amnesiac with links to the primordial past of Planet Orhm. Taken in by the Shiratori family, Kaiji is given a new perspective on life and what it means to have a home. But the delicate peace is soon shattered when his primeval past comes knocking...  

Face your fears and test the courage of your convictions with another gripping installment of this wildly ultraviolent manga series. Delve deeper into the multifaceted conspiracy of Black Diamond, learn Shogi's secret, and finally discover more about the horrific legacy of Gideon!

It's an avalanche of violence in a world of ash as the apostles of apocalypse rise and extinction edges closer by the day!

Following in the footsteps of The Incredible Hulk and Godzilla; colossal kaiju clash through the Vanglorian Hinterlands. So, if you're a fan of horror, Jurassic Park, Kaju Films, or Monster Movies this is a graphic novel that is sure to please!

Packed cover to cover with 72-gnarly pages of heartbreak and horror, this first nail-biting installment of the Xenoverse series is sure to leave you shocked, stunned, and itching for more!  It's an absolute must have collectible for fans of XENOTYPE and gruesome horror OVAs from the 90s, like Biobooster Armor Guyver, Devilman, Genocyber, or Violence Jack!

For more exciting installments in the XENOVERSE, also See...
XENOTYPE: DREAMCATCHER
XENOTYPE: INSTRUMENT OF DESTRUCTION
KAKASHI: MURDER DOLLS
FATHOM: LEVIATHAN

The Impact

This is the part of the campaign where we look at the history of Conquest Comics and why you should be excited for DINOKING: EDGE OF EXTINCTION!

Hi!

My name's Liam Gray. I am the founder of Conquest Comics and the creator of the XENOVERSE. For the last few years I've been working tirelessly to train artists and create timeless stories like the one's I was fortunate enough to enjoy growing up. Our goal here at Conquest is to produce engaging and exciting comics that leave you asking questions and excited for more!

So far I've released four titles, with my first book being XENOTYPE: DREAMCATCHER, a 200-page graphic novel which was produced and fulfilled during the height of the Covid-19 Pandemic. While riddled with contention and adversity, through hard work and perseverance our team managed to pull together, meet our deadlines, and fulfill the book on time. Within a year we went from relatively unknown to the highest earning crowdfunded comic book in Australia. We couldn't have done that without you.

Following the release of the book we put out two 55-page manga via MEDIBANG.COM. The highly popular mockumentary-style X-ROADS #1: STRIVE and the forecast title, XENOTYPE: PURSUIT

XENOTYPE: PURSUIT broke records, becoming the 3rd most popular indie manga in the world with over 1,000,000 combined views within the first few months. Followed closely by X-ROADS: STRIVE in 4th place, with a more humble 630.8k views. To our elation, both series were critically acclaimed, earning the praise and accolade of some of the most successful mangaka in the world.

“The story was full of energy, and I enjoyed reading it. For a manga from overseas I didn’t feel any awkwardness while reading. It’s great to see this kind of ambition! It felt really refreshing and fascinating.”
—Akira Toiryama

“This was a winning book. Its only downside was that the entrants [Liam and Ody] made a continued series.”
—Eiichiro Oda

“I had so much fun. The entrants [Liam and Ody] are able to think outside the box. Even though I am the judge, I learned something. I had a realization… “Manga is allowed to be free spirited!”
—Kouhei Horikoshi

“The entrants [Liam and Ody] are a rare talent. If they stick together, they will go far. I couldn’t put it down the story was full of energy.
—Takehiko Inoue

“First of all, I was truly amazed by the level of art skills and writing. The moving panel layouts and compositions were unexpected. This is a manga story that never could have come from a Japanese Mangaka. I’m really happy to see that.”
—Kazuke Kato

“Overall, the art skills were very high!”
—Tezuka Productions

X-ROADS: STRIVE in particular served as an energizing source of conversation and debate online. Becoming the leading topic for consideration and review for numerous YouTube shows, providing you the viewers with hundreds of hours of entertainment, and us with valuable insight, criticism, and feedback into how to further improve upon our future works.

"Xenotype is a rare gem, it strikes a chord with anyone who loves classic comic book heroes, the struggles and choices a hero must make as they learn new abilities and find out what it means to be a true hero. The manga approach mixed with a western style in storytelling makes for a book with universal appeal! A true instant classic!"
—Vinnie Tartamella (Shadow of the Kraken)

“X-Roads: Strive is good. I couldn’t put it down.”
—Michael Bancroft (The Lucent)

“I pride myself on giving real critical feedback on projects by delivering real, honest and unfiltered criticism. This story is a very clever meta-commentary on the state of the industry, both western and manga. He [Liam] very cleverly proves that he can write a story by writing a story about writing stories. In reading this you’ll see Liam’s skill in creating a story as well as his very conscious of what makes a good story, and I can’t disagree with any of his points.”
—The Man Called Kemosabe (The Company Men)

“You can tell immediately this is well done. This is SO meta. You’re learning a little by creation, it’s so funny and the art style is fantastic. The art is fantastic. This is phenomenal. It just blew me away. Incredible. It speaks to me on a personal level. I love it! If they continued this Bakuman style it would be very good. X-Roads is on a different level. X-Roads is just… its… fantastic!”
—The Weebs Guild (@TheOtalku)

“Liam Gray and Ody are leading the page count race. They’ve set the new standard.”
—Mister Dongs (Comic Book Data Analyst)

“Liam Gray is a genius. Where’s my book?”
—Stu Moran (Creepsters)

“The art. The story. This is just great!”
—Bannett the Sage (Anime Abandon)

Risks & Challenges

Because DINOKING is complete, I have shouldered the majority of the costs myself. Which will, unfortunately, be the last time I can ever afford to do that. As you might except, this series is deeply personal to me, and I have high hopes it will resonate with you and generate interest with audiences. 

KAIJI himself reflects a period within my own life as a teenager where I was homeless, destitute, lost, and angry at the world. In search of purpose, he opens himself up to new ideas and new people, which seems to improve his life, but he ultimately finds himself haunted by the sins of his past.

It's a story about anger, power, the celebration of life, while wrestling with your purpose. Like Frankenstein, it tackles themes of humanity that explore the boundaries between man and monster, along with the age-old question of nature or nurture. And it does all of this while a berserk teenager kicks dinosaur ass in a way that is garneted to shock and surprise readers!

I'm a new father and in the last few years I've faced considerable tribulation, with all my best attempts to resolve things or remove myself from conflict always seeming to blow up in my face.  So, the risk here, like all my previous projects, rests on my shoulders. But I think I've shown, time and time again, no matter how hard it gets I always put the comics (and you guys) first. I always fulfill and I always try to deliver more than I promise--more than you back.

There's no risk to you. My backers mean the world to me. So, even if we do not fully fund, I'll make sure everyone gets a copy of their book. I'll sign them, and thank you guys.

I know I'm taking a gamble, but I believe in myself, I believe in hardwork, the Conquest team, and the project.

But most of all I believe in you, the backer. I do this for you. To put into the world things you couldn't find or experience otherwise. And I believe people still like badass monsters, dinosaurs, and I know there is still considerable interest in the Xenoverse.

I have so many great stories yet to tell.  I hope I can continue as a publisher, a teacher, and a dreamer but I cannot do this without you. 

Let's make some manga, together! 

Let's change the world!

 

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DINOKING, Vol. 1. SILVER

DINOKING, Vol. 1. SILVER

$25 USD
One copy of DINOKING #1: EDGE OF EXTINCTION and the Edge of Extinction: Collector Card.
Included Items
  • Dinoking #1 Graphic Novel
  • Edge of Extinction Card
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DINOKING, Vol. 1. SILVER+

DINOKING, Vol. 1. SILVER+

$50 USD
Two copies of DINOKING #1: EDGE OF EXTINCTION and the Edge of Extinction: Collector Card.
Included Items
  • Dinoking #1 Graphic Novel (2)
  • Edge of Extinction Card
  • Atlas of Orhm
  • Raging Demon Pinup
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DINOKING, Vol 1. GOLD

DINOKING, Vol 1. GOLD

$90 USD
Two copies of DINOKING: EDGE OF EXTINCTION (one signed); over 100 action-packed pages! One DK Alpha Sticker One DK Omega Sticker One Xenoverse Collector Card (Card 1, Edge of Extinction) One Atlas of Orhm (11 × 17) One Raging Demon Pinup (11 × 17) One Warhead Poster (A3)
Included Items
  • Dinoking #1 Graphic Novel
  • Dinoking Graphic Novel, Signed
  • DK Alpha Sticker
  • DK Omega Sticker
  • Atlas of Orhm
  • Raging Demon Pinup
  • Warhead Poster
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DINOKING, Vol 1. PLATINUM

DINOKING, Vol 1. PLATINUM

$140 USD
Three copies of DINOKING: EDGE OF EXTINCTION (two signed); over 100 action-packed pages! DK Alpha Sticker DK Omega Sticker Xeno-Mask Sticker, Kaiji Collector Card (Edge of Extinction) Atlas of Orhm (11×17) Raging Demon Pinup (11×17) Re-Human Pinup (11×17) King Kaiji Pinup (11×17) XI Goliath Pinup (11×17) Warhead Poster (A3) Xeo-Force Poster (A3)
Included Items
  • Dinoking #1 Graphic Novel
  • Dinoking Graphic Novel, Signed
  • DK Alpha Sticker
  • DK Omega Sticker
  • Atlas of Orhm
  • Raging Demon Pinup
  • Warhead Poster
  • Xeno-Mask Sticker, Kaiji
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DINOKING, Vol 1. PLATINUM+

DINOKING, Vol 1. PLATINUM+

$160 USD $200 USD (20% off)
A real MONSTER package!! Three copies of DINOKING: EDGE OF EXTINCTION (two signed); over 100 action-packed pages! One copy of XENOTYPE: DREAMCATCHER (signed); over 200 pages! As well as ALL other items that are unlocked on this campaign.
Included Items
  • Dinoking #1 Graphic Novel (3)
  • Edge of Extinction Card
  • Dinoking Graphic Novel, Signed
  • Atlas of Orhm
  • Xenotype: Dreamcatcher
  • Xeno-Mask Sticker, Felix
  • Xeno-Mask Sticker, Kaiji
  • Dreamcatcher Card
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