America’s border is a WAR ZONE!
The US border with Mexico has been overrun with lawless coyotes flowing across the Rio Grande, bringing in weapons, smuggling illegal drugs, and trafficking sex slaves across the country! Border Patrol agents are overwhelmed and seemingly powerless, while the U.S. government refuses to help. In fact, the administration seems to actively support open borders…
But when the violence reaches his doorstep, one man takes matters into his own hands…
![]()
Illustrated by Richard Bonk; colors by Gabe Eltaeb
Private American follows Marcos Zamora, a patriotic, first generation Cuban-American and a former Army Green Beret, as he and his partner Gustavo battle criminals crossing the southern border, including cartels, human traffickers, and terrorists, and enemies of the state who are taking advantage of the border chaos to bring in desperate migrants, fentanyl, and suitcase bombs, leaving thousands of victims spread across the landscape.
But none of them counted on a skilled counter-insurgency by men like Marcos and Gus, and none of them can predict where or when they will strike back next.
![]()
While U.S. border patrol can't find the pair, many agents secretly root for them. Meanwhile the Vile Council, a syndicate of cartel bosses and Chinese fentanyl smugglers, frustrated by this pair of skilled vigilantes, decides to bring in the world’s most feared assassin in order to help rid them of this 'Private American'.
![]()
Eisner-winning comicbook writer Mike Baron (Punisher, Nexus, Flash) and veteran comics illustrator Richard Bonk (Superman, Teen Titans, Witchblade) present one of the most explosive action tales that could actually be going on this very moment at America's southern border.
- 72 pages+ of pulse pounding, action packed story
- Full Color, premium print
- Proudly printed in the USA
- Rated MATURE for graphic violence & adult situations
![]()
Marcos is a mash-up between The Punisher, whom Baron wrote for over 5 years at Marvel Comics, and their star spangled Avenger Captain America. And much like Baron's last graphic novel Thin Blue Line, a decidedly pro-police action-thriller, this book's subject matter will likely prevent it from ever finding a home at a mainstream comics publishing house, so we're publishing this one ourselves.
![]()
DAY ONE backers will receive a print of this hand painted limited edition variant cover from the legendary Steve Rude, as well as a print of Richard Bonk's main cover!
![]()
Hand painted variant cover by Steve Rude
Private American is a gripping and explosive action adventure of a single-minded, patriotic American desperate to defend his community, and his country, against human traffickers, drug smugglers, and murderous terrorists.
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
Private American sheds light on one of the most polarizing contemporary issues in America while delivering action and drama. No lectures. No screeds. Just pure, adrenaline-drenched story-telling.
The Creative Team
Two time Eisner-Award and Inkpot Award winning writer Mike Baron is perhaps best known for his acclaimed 5 year run on Marvel's very first ongoing The Punisher series, along with acclaimed runs on DC's The Flash and Dark Horse Comics' Star Wars titles. Baron has also created many of his own celebrated comic characters such as Nexus, The Badger, and Florida Man.
Rich Bonk began his comics career at Top Cow Productions, drawing on the title Ascension along with other popular titles like The Darkness, Tales of the Witchblade and Witchblade: Destiny's Child. At DC Comics he worked on Superman:Y2K, Young Justice and Emperor Joker. Later at Image Comics, he worked on The Tenth and F-5, and co-inked several issues of Spawn: The Dark Ages. Bonk later worked at Dark Horse Comics, doing covers for Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Spy Boy
![]()
Together they have expertly crafted an explosive, gritty, political thriller ripped right from today's national headlines and exposing the dangerous activities happening across America's porous borders.
EXCLUSIVE VARIANT COVER C BY DAN LAWLIS!
![]()
Now you can own this one of a kind original penciled cover art by Dan Lawlis!
![]()
What We Need & What You Get
We need backers like you to bring this book to publication! Sadly our nation's border security is a divisive subject, and so we know that many indie comic publishers would never dare to distribute a story like this. However, we're convinced that this wildly entertaining and timely tale deserves to be told, particularly in light of how badly America's border with Mexico is being overrun.
This is a one of a kind graphic novel that's mature, entertaining, and never preachy, that proves once and for all that real heroes don't wear spandex... they wear Kevlar and night vision glasses!
Stretch Goals
$10K - commemorative sticker with every PHYSICAL order **UNLOCKED**
$15K - interior pages upgraded to premium stock paper **UNLOCKED**
$20K - all physical backers get Steve Rude & Richard Bonk virgin prints **UNLOCKED**
$25K - Dan Lawlis variant cover unlocked! **UNLOCKED**
$30K - book gets even bigger; page count increased to 72 pages! **UNLOCKED**
$35K - heavier stock cover, super matte "soft-touch" film laminate with premium binding **UNLOCKED**
$50K - the Private American graphic novel expands to 80 pulse-pounding pages! **UNLOCKED**
![]()
Learn More About U.S. Border Patrol
Border Patrol Agents sit squarely on the front lines, guarding our country from illegal activity while providing aid to those in need. It's mentally and physically challenging and requires both courage and compassion.
Click any of these links to find out more:
Risks & Challenges
We want to be transparent, and every crowdfunded project encounters risks and obstacles that we may face on the way to achieving our goal. Rest assured however that we've successfully fulfilled multiple campaigns already, and have established strong relationships with our American printer and our many vendors. We know how to get this done, and done the right way.
Furthermore, the book has already been completely written, penciled, and inked, and now we're raising the necessary funds to color, letter, print and distribute the book ourselves.
Join the fight...
![]()
Other Ways You Can Help
We understand some people can't contribute financially, but can still help in the following ways:
- Help us get the word out - make some noise about this campaign!
- Repeatedly share this campaign on as many social media platforms as possible to qualify for our referral competition!
