Inglorious Rex Volume 2:
Heavy is the Crown
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Inglorious Rex 2: Heavy is the Crown is a 48-page graphic novel by Shane Davis. Rising star MMA fighter Alex Stone steps for the first time into the world of Rex Fighting - where 20 tons of genetically-manipulated clones are hitched to the neural systems of their human pilots, twisted together in no-holds-barred, high-stakes cage fighting.
In this fist-pumping, pulse-pounding graphic novel, Alex's unlikely rise as an underdog piloting his late brother's Rex will set him on a collision course with the fighter that holds the crown - the same man that killed his brother. Alex will have to confront the reasons he stepped into the cage, while waging a winner-takes-all battle for the title of Rex Champion.
Inglorious Rex is a passion project almost 10 years in the making. Shane Davis brings to this project over 20 years of experience as a professional comic book penciller and writer on projects such as DC Comic's Superman: Earth One, Batman, New Gods and more. He also co-created almost every member of DC Comic's Red Lanterns, including the world famous fan-favorite cat Dex-Starr the Red Lantern.
All-In Book Subscription Box
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Don't want to miss out on any books in this campaign AND get them inside an EXCLUSIVE collector's box? Then you will want to back the All-In Books Subscription Tier! Not only will you get EVERY NEW BOOK released in this campaign, you will also get the following items that are EXCLUSIVE to the box:
- EXCLUSIVE: Dale Keown B&W Vol 2 Cover
- EXCLUSIVE: VS Lenticular Poster (7x10inches)
- EXCLUSIVE: 75mm scale unpainted Rex 232 mini figure
- Dale Keown Vol 2 Cover
- Shane Davis Vol 2 Cover
- Kenneth Rocafort Vol 2 Cover
- Irene Strychalski Vol 2 Cover
- 24 Hours Cover
- Vol 1 Reprint
- Rocafort-Strychalski trading card set
- Supplemental Book Vol 2
- Collector's Box
The Perks
Dale Keown Vol. 2 Cover
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Dale Keown's cover to volume 2 featuring Alex's and Annatomic's Rexes - 232 and Razur - slugging it out. (Black bar NOT printed on final cover)
Shane Davis Vol. 2 Cover
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Shane Davis' cover to volume 2 featuring Alex and Rex 232 triumphant over mysterious monsters.
24 Hours Limited Edition Cover
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Available only during the first 24 hours! This cover of the beautiful Rex Fighter Anna-Marie AKA Annatomic is only available on the first day of the campaign, and MAY randomly become available whenever Shane Davis is livestreaming. To avoid missing out on this very exclusive cover, back it on day 1 or buy the subscription box!
(Barnaby will NOT be printed on actual cover!)
Kenneth Rocafort Vol. 2 Cover
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A Kenneth Rocafort virgin cover to volume 2 featuring Alex and Rex 232. This is a CONNECTING COVER to Kenneth's cover for Inglorious Rex Vol 1 as shown above.
Irene Strychalski Vol. 2 Cover
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An Irene Strychalski virgin cover to volume 2 featuring Rexes 232 and Razur fighting on the outside world.
Supplemental Book Vol. 2
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This book includes 2 EXCLUSIVE Supplemental Stories that expands on the backstories of Annatomic and a secret short story about the world of Inglorious Rex. Stories will be written by Shane Davis and Yanzi Lin, and artwork will be by 2 undisclosed artists.
Inglorious Rex Vol. 1 Reprint Edition
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If you missed out on the first printing of Inglorious Rex vol. 1, this is your chance to buy it with a brand new cover by Shane Davis. Contains 53 pages of story and art by Shane Davis, Yanzi Lin and Jason Wright, and bonus material totaling 68 pages as previously printed.
75mm Unpainted Rex 232 Mini Figure
EXCLUSIVE to the All-In Books Subscription Box. An unpainted, 75mm scale of Rex 232 throwing a punch. This miniature requires basic assembly and will come in a clamshell display.
Dale Keown Vol. 2 B&W Cover
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EXCLUSIVE to the All-In Books Subscription Box. Get the Dale Keown vol. 2 cover as a virgin, greyscale cover. (Black bar NOT printed on final cover)
Showdown for the Crown Lenticular Fight Poster
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EXCLUSIVE to the All-In Books Subscription Box. This awesome 7x10 inches lenticular poster shows 232 VS Razur on one flip, and Alex VS Annatomic on the other! Who will be the champion of the Arc-City Central Rex Arena? (Black bar NOT printed on final product)
CGC Signature Series - Inglorious Rex # 1, #2, and Starlight Cats #1
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If you are a fan of graded comics, 9 Lives Comics is now offering CGC Signature Series copies of Inglorious Rex 1, Inglorious Rex 2 and Starlight Cats 1 on this campaign!
CGC Signature series books ship separately from all other items.
Inglorious Rex Caps & Beanie
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Get the Inglorious Rex caps, available in a black/red ball cap and a blue/tan trucker cap with the Rex fist emblem and 9 Lives Comics logo embroidered on the front respectively. We also have a black/blue beanie with the 9 Lives Comics logo embroidered on the front.
These items ship separately from book orders and ship for a flat rate when combined with other apparel. There is no shipping discount if combined with book orders.
Inglorious Rex Dale Keown & Kenneth Rocafort T-Shirts
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Get the Inglorious Rex T-shirts featuring artwork by Dale Keown and Kenneth Rocafort. Both shirts are made of 100% cotton and come in sizes S to 3XL.
These items ships separately from book orders and ship for a flat rate when combined with other apparel. There is no shipping discount if combined with book orders.
(Black bar NOT printed on final product)
Inglorious Rex Metal Lunch Box & Magnet
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Get this retro metal lunch box with Inglorious Rex artwork by Dale Keown! Includes a Kenneth Rocafort Rex 232 magnet originally offered as only as a stretch goal item in the volume 1 campaign.
9 Lives Comics Logo T-Shirt
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This 100% cotton 9 Lives Comics T-shirt comes in sizes S to 3XL. The 9 Lives Comics logo is printed in white on a black T-shirt.
Character Ink Sketch
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Get an Inked Character Head Sketch from Shane Davis! You can choose which character you want from Inglorious Rex: Rex 232,Rex Razur, Alex, Annatomic or Lil' T. Your sketch will be done on a 5x7 bristol board in inks that will be shipped to you in pristine condition!
Have Your Name on the Fight Card!
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You have a chance to add yourself to the roster of Rex Fighters! You choose your fighter's name and it will appear up in the fight cards during one fight sequence! There are 8 slots available, first-come-first-served.
(Names cannot belong to copyrighted characters unless you are the creator, also no slurs/vulgarities allowed.)
Be a Spectator in the Ringside!
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Get yourself drawn into the front row seat of a fight sequence! You will be right up there, cheering on or heckling the Rex fighters! There are 4 slots available, first-come-first-served.
Original Pages
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If collecting original art is more your speed, we have a limited number of original inked pages available for purchase! First come first served. Backer #1 for original art will get to choose the page they want first, then Backer #2, etc.
Original ONE-OF-A-KIND Covers
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Here is your chance to own the original inked covers - available only for this campaign! We will ship the covers worldwide safely in plastic toploaders. (Black bar NOT on actual artwork)
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Stretch Goals
UNLOCKED! $120,000: Every book backer gets an Exclusive Nate Stone Trading Card. One card per book backer!
UNLOCKED! $130,000: Fanart contest! Winner will get $500 and will be printed at the back of the main Graphic Novel! Use #IngloriousRex and link to the campaign to enter. Entries must be submitted before mid-Feb 2023.
UNLOCKED! $140,000: All Graphic Novels will now be SIGNED by both Shane Davis & Yanzi Lin!
UNLOCKED! $150,000: Every book backer gets an Exclusive Lil' T Trading Card. One card per book backer!
UNLOCKED! $160,000: The interior pages for both the main Graphic Novel and Supplemental will have a heavier, better quality paper stock, better quality cover stock and all Graphic Novels will now be perfect-bound!
UNLOCKED! $170,000: Every book backer gets an Exclusive Inglorious Rex fist logo sticker! One sticker per book backer!
UNLOCKED! $180,000: Every book backer gets an Exclusive 'Outside Threats' Trading Card. One card per book backer!
UNLOCKED! $190,000: Every book backer gets an Exclusive Rex Trading Card. One card per book backer!
UNLOCKED! $200,000: Every book backer gets an Exclusive LENTICULAR Card ‘The Defender’! One card per book backer!
UNLOCKED! $210,000: Fanart contest upgrade! 2 winners will be picked: 1st place gets $800 and 2nd place gets $400. Use #IngloriousRex to enter. Entries must be submitted before mid-Feb 2023.
UNLOCKED! $220,000: Every book backer gets an Inglorious Rex bookmark! One bookmark per book backer!
$230,000: Every book backer gets an Exclusive secret Trading Card. One card per book backer!
$240,000: Every book backer gets an Exclusive Villain Trading Card. One card per book backer!
$250,000: Every book backer gets an Exclusive Rex 232 magnet featuring art by Ghosthause. One magnet per book backer!
The Creative Team
Writers: Shane Davis & Yanzi Lin
Penciller: Shane Davis
Inker: Yanzi Lin
Colorist: Jason Wright