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TheDRIVER: Intro of the Phantom - AR Motion Comic

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TheDRIVER: Intro of the Phantom - AR Motion Comic

TheDRIVER: Intro of the Phantom - AR Motion Comic

TheDRIVER: Intro of the Phantom - AR Motion Comic

TheDRIVER: Intro of the Phantom - AR Motion Comic

TheDRIVER: Intro of the Phantom - AR Motion Comic

Join the Oscar-winning artist of Into the Spider-Verse to bring his animated series to life.

Join the Oscar-winning artist of Into the Spider-Verse to bring his animated series to life.

Join the Oscar-winning artist of Into the Spider-Verse to bring his animated series to life.

Join the Oscar-winning artist of Into the Spider-Verse to bring his animated series to life.

Chris Hung
Chris Hung
Chris Hung
Chris Hung
1 Campaign |
LOS ANGELES, United States
$20,939 USD by 235 backers
$20,031 USD by 219 backers on Sep 28, 2020 with another platform

TheDRIVER is Fast & Furious on Steroids. With Seat Belts on.

An anti-street racer takes down dangerous drivers in an animated superhero comic. 

We hit our AR comic goal with your overwhelming support. Our campaign is already in production mode. We want to unlock as many stretch goals to deliver more animated content to our book.

We are determined to create an animated series. Since a full-fledged CGI animation is very expensive, we have to take a step back and tell our story as a comic book. But TheDRIVER: Intro of the Phantom is no ordinary book. It is an animated comic book that uses Augmented Reality (AR) technology.  When you point your smartphone to the 2D comic book panels, you’ll see the animated car chase on the page.

Here is our augmented reality demo. 

If this sends your mind into overdrive—back our campaign, so that we can hit our stretch goal and send more excitement your way.

Here's a taste of TheDRIVER full animated short.  

 

TheDRIVER is a vigilante duo of Jacob and Cody who vow to put an end to reckless driving when they lose family in a car accident. Think Batman meets Fast & Furious with a raging itch to deliver justice. Quick.  

TheDRIVER - Jacob, the driver (Right) & Cody, the magician (Left)!

Jacob works undercover as a valet at a nightclub. His profession allows him to select a variety of machines to carry out his mission. Using high-tech gadgets, his brother Cody watches the streets like a hawk for signs of reckless driving. When he sees anyone play havoc with traffic rules, he gives Jacob the go-ahead to hunt them down.

Concept Art - The brothers hunting down a street racer in the trailer.

TheDRIVER weaves in and out of traffic to close in on the offender. A master of illusions, Cody makes Jacob disappear using magic, as soon as they accomplish their mission. The vigilante vanishes into a puff of purple smoke, leaving the felon dazed.

Concept Art - Jacob, the valet (Center) & Pablo, the manager (Right)!

No one knows the true identity of TheDRIVER. Each night, he emerges like a shadow, joining a pack of evil street racers. He moves faster than any racer in town—using speed to demolish speed. Jacob knows bad guys never play by the rules. He doesn’t intend to either.

TheDRIVER has given the cops their fair chance. He believes only the deadliest evil can put an end to evil. Zigzagging through fast-moving traffic, he performs never seen before stunts to get hold of crime lords. He disrupts illegal races, punishing dangerous drivers, before handing them over to the authorities.

Concept Art - Racers dominate the streets of Long Beach.

TheDRIVER  becomes an urban legend. He breathes fear into the underground racing circle. The city becomes his domain until he meets his nemesis—a car that vanishes just like his own. Who would dare use TheDriver’s magic against him? The brothers are desperate to find out. 

TheDRIVER is a superhero franchise created by Chris Hung. An Oscar-winning CGI artist, he is one of the visual geniuses behind Marvel’s Spider-Man, Hotel Transylvania, The Smurfs, and the best-animated feature academy winner Into The Spider-Verse. 

The Creator of TheDRIVER - Chris Hung.

TheDRIVER is unlike any fast car film you have ever watched. A heady concoction of vigilante justice, speed, and mystery—all packed together in a gripping storyline. No wonder big studios have called it too edgy. We know edgy is good because audiences are ready for a bold new racing inspired story.

The story, crafted for mature audiences, may contain scenes of sexual nature and violence. We wish to bring TheDRIVER to life in the most authentic way without compromising our artistic vision. First, as a comic book series to showcase our stories and the development of our universe. Ultimately, as an animated series!

What happens when motorheads meet a raging passion for the arts? They create a thriving community of writers, designers, and animators excited to spin driving inspired tales. Our team envisions TheDRIVER to be a Marvel like multiverse with stories about different drivers and their never-ending adventures.

TheDRIVER is an animated automotive-related property. Over recent years, our team has actively attended car shows and animation expos across the US. We have successfully generated a buzz around our brand at the well-known San Diego Comic-Con, Hot Import Nights, SPOCOM, Formula DRIFT, and SEMA conventions—to name a few.

TheDRIVER  taps into car and anime culture, utilizing them as primary marketing platforms and to connect with its fans directly. We will continue participating in similar events around the world to connect with car enthusiasts and forge crucial partnerships in the automotive industry.  

Our team has partnered with well-known artists and professional racers to make our storylines more meaningful to our fanbase. We recently joined hands with legendary automotive designer Horacio Pagani, with plans to feature his cars in our comics and series.

Why Are We On Indiegogo?
TheDRIVER has caught the attention of fast car enthusiasts around the world despite calling out the dangers of driving culture. We are here on Indiegogo for our fans, motivating us to take a step into the big league. Launching a successful comic book is a stepping stone toward creating an animated series together. Our goal is to tell the story in the most creative and authentic way. Which is why TheDRIVER is primarily about cars and driving with some heroic elements in the mix. Indiegogo will allow us to showcase our world without any restrictions, making sure our fans are invested in the future of our project.

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Digital Wallpaper

Digital Wallpaper

$5 USD
If you appreciate the beauty of sports cars displayed across your screens—we have just the thing for you! An ultra-high-quality digital wallpaper of TheDRIVER, designed exclusively for this campaign. It’s a colored portrait of Jacob and Cody with their hero car.
Included Items
  • Digital Wallpaper
Estimated Shipping
November 2020
3 claimed
Digital Copy

Digital Copy

$15 USD
There’s something to be said about being exclusive. That’s why you’ll receive a digital wallpaper designed exclusively for this Kickstarter campaign. You’ll also receive a 40-page digital copy of the comic book.
Included Items
  • Digital Copy
  • Digital Wallpaper
Estimated Shipping
Original: February 2021
Current: April 2021
6 claimed
Hard Copy + Digital Copy

Hard Copy + Digital Copy

$35 USD
If quarantine has taught us anything at all—it’s that we want to touch and feel the things we love. That’s why in addition to the digital comic book and exclusive wallpaper, you’ll receive a physical copy of the comic.
Included Items
  • Digital Copy
  • Digital Wallpaper
  • Hard Copy
Estimated Shipping
March 2021
1 claimed
Ships worldwide.
Limited Hardcover Copy + Print

Limited Hardcover Copy + Print

$70 USD
In addition to the hard copy of the comic book, you’ll receive a limited numbered series with an unqiue design hardbound sleeve. To make the deal sweeter, we threw in an 8 x 10 inches print of the superhero duo.
Included Items
  • Digital Copy
  • Digital Wallpaper
  • Hard Copy
  • Limited Hardbound Sleeve
  • 8"x10" Print
Estimated Shipping
March 2021
2 claimed
Ships worldwide.
Autographed Set + Early Sketch

Autographed Set + Early Sketch

$100 USD
This book is autographed by the man who created TheDRIVER! You’ll receive a limited edition hardbound copy of the comic book signed by our principal creator. We also included an autographed early sketch of TheDRIVER for all the collectors. This item not for sale anywhere else! (Total of 2 books and 1 hardbound sleeve in this perk.)
Included Items
  • Digital Copy
  • Digital Wallpaper
  • Hard Copy (2)
  • Autographed Sketch
  • Autographed 8"x 10" Print
  • Autographed Hardbound Sleeve
Estimated Shipping
March 2021
3 claimed
Ships worldwide.
Cap + Large Poster Print

Cap + Large Poster Print

$250 USD
You take home an 11 x 17 inches poster of TheDRIVER. And just so you know the superhero’s got your back he decided to offer his cap. Not just any cap—black and white, embroidered, with the TheDRIVER’s emblem. (Total of 2 comic books and 2 hardbound sleeves in this tier.)
Included Items
  • Digital Copy
  • Digital Wallpaper
  • Hard Copy (2)
  • Autographed Sketch
  • Autographed 8"x 10" Print
  • Autographed Hardbound Sleeve (2)
  • Autographed 11" x 17" Print
  • Embroidered TheDRIVER Cap
Estimated Shipping
March 2021
1 claimed
Ships worldwide.

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