Inglorious Rex: Volume 1
Inglorious Rex is a 53-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 almost 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.
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The Perks
Volume 1 Cover
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48 pages of rip-roaring cage fighting action, featuring Alex, Annatomic and the rival Rexes on the cover.
24 Hours Limited Edition Cover
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Available only during the first 24 hours! This cover of the babelicious 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!
(Black bar NOT printed on actual cover!)
Kenneth Rocafort Variant Cover
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From DC Comic artist Kenneth Rocafort comes this amazing Inglorious Rex variant VIRGIN cover! Available in a 2-pack with the Jon Malin Variant Cover (bonus trading cards only in 2-pack).
Jon Malin Variant Cover
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From Jon Malin comes this amazing Inglorious Rex variant VIRGIN cover! Available in a 2-pack with the Kenneth Rocafort Variant Cover (bonus trading cards only in 2-pack).
Supplemental Book
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This book includes two EXCLUSIVE Supplemental Stories that expands on the backstories of Alex Stone and Anna-Marie AKA Annatomic from Inglorious Rex. Stories will be written by Shane Davis and Yanzi Lin, and artwork will be by Shane Davis, Nyriam and Shelby Robertson.
Starlight Cats 2nd Chance Edition - cover by Kelsey Shannon
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If you missed out on the first printing of Starlight Cats: Merlion Rising, this is your chance to get the book with a BRAND NEW COVER by Kelsey Shannon! Contains 48 pages of story and art by Shane Davis and Yanzi Lin and an additional 16 pages of bonus materials as previously printed.
Inglorious Rex Caps & Beanie
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Get the Inglorious Rex Oars hook and loop (velcro) caps, available in black/grey and red/grey with the 9 Lives Comics embroidered on the front and the Rex fist embroidered on the side. We also have a red/black 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 Oars Life T-Shirt
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Get the Inglorious Rex Oars Life T-shirt screen-printed on a black t-shirt. The shirt is made of 100% cotton and come in sizes S to 4XL.
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.
Inglorious Rex Athletic Shirt
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Get the Inglorious Rex logo shirt with the 9 Lives Comics logo printed on the left sleeve and the Rex emblem printed on the right sleeve.
Performance shirts are made of 100% polyester with moisture-wicking and anti-microbial
properties, and come in sizes S to 4XL.
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: Alex, Annatomic or Rex 232. 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 the next backer, 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.
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Stretch Goals
UNLOCKED! $150,000: Fanart contest! Winner will get $500 and will be printed at the back of the main Graphic Novel! Use #IngloriousRex to enter. Entries must be submitted before the campaign goes in-demand.
UNLOCKED! $160,000: Every book backer gets an Exclusive Rebecca (Starlight Cats) Trading Card/Postcard illustrated by Anna, That Star Wars Girl. One card per book backer!
UNLOCKED! $165,000: All Graphic Novels will now be SIGNED by both Shane Davis & Yanzi Lin!
UNLOCKED! $180,000: Every book backer gets an Exclusive Alex Trading Card. One card per book backer!
UNLOCKED! $195,000: 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! $200,000: Every book backer gets an Exclusive LENTICULAR Card ‘Heavy Is the Crown’! 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 the campaign goes in-demand.
UNLOCKED! $220,000: Every book backer gets a Kenneth Rocafort Rex 232 magnet!
UNLOCKED! $230,000: Every book backer gets an Exclusive Annatomic Trading Card. One card per book backer!
UNLOCKED! $240,000: Every book backer gets an Exclusive Inglorious Rex logo sticker! One sticker per book backer!
UNLOCKED! $250,000: Celebrate the #PotatoLife! Get the Michael Bancroft’s ‘I’m NOT a Potato’ Shane Davis illustration as a magnet! One magnet per book backer!
$260,000: Story pages will now be added to the main Graphic Novel!
$270,000: Every book backer gets an Exclusive Rival Trading Card. One card per book backer!
$280,000: Fanart contest upgrade! 3 winners will be picked: 1st place now gets $1000, 2nd place gets $600 and 3rd place gets $400! Use #IngloriousRex to enter. Entries must be submitted before the campaign goes in-demand.
$290,000: Every book backer gets an Exclusive, secret sticker illustrated by Shane Davis! One sticker per book backer!
$300,000: TBD.
The Creative Team
Writers: Shane Davis & Yanzi Lin
Penciller: Shane Davis
Inker: Yanzi Lin
Colorist: Jason Wright
