New publisher Ignition Press has been revving its engines out there for a while, looking both ways for traffic, and slowly rolling onto the highway. First announced as a blockbuster new publisher teaming Filip Sablik and Jamie S. Rich, details have been spun out at a deliberate pace. After teasing the name of the company, and their overall goals, while throwing some top-notch launch parties, they revealed their creator line-up at ComicsPRO, and hit the show floor at just-completed C2E2. They have also announced their first title: Murder Podcast written by co-founder Jeremy Haun (The Beauty) with art by Mike Tisserand (The Dragon Prince). The title is being Kickstarted, and the campaign offers more details

MURDER PODCAST is the new original comic book series from writer Jeremy Haun, co-creator of The Beauty, which is currently in production as an FX series by Ryan Murphy (American Horror Story, Pose). Best known for his terrifying horror comic series including The Red Mother and The Approach, and more recently as the host of the video podcast series, Curious Haunts, MURDER PODCAST promises to be Haun’s most disturbing dive into the world of horror to date. Joining Haun on this horrifying journey is series artist and animation veteran Mike Tisserand (The Dragon Prince, Diary of a Wimpy Kid) along with colorist Nick Filardi and lettering and design collective, AndWorld Design.

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“Dead Sounds,” has just returned for a surprising second season. Surprising, because a new episode has mysteriously appeared in its listeners’ feeds… despite the unexplained disappearance of the show’s hosts after the end of its first season. Something is wrong with this podcast. Something horribly, murderously wrong.   
Sometimes you just need to get away. Away from the things in life pulling you down… the tough decisions, ceaseless texts, and your own… disappointment. Dexy needs a distraction. Maybe in the form of a podcast. Unfortunately for her, the one that just showed upon her phone will prove to be a deadly one…   

And no one is safe.   

Brace yourself for MURDER PODCAST.
Haun also offered some details of the tale’s journey:
 
The campaign offers a few more twists: it’s actually for Murder Podcast: The Cold Open, a one shot that introduces the series. Apparently, Cold Opens will be an Ignition feature:
 
We created the Cold Open format to be that entry point for you. Each Cold Open is a single comic book issue featuring a self-contained comic book vignette introducing you to the world, the stakes, and characters of a larger story – in this case, MURDER PODCAST. Each Cold Open is a satisfying and complete short story and also contains information on how to get the entire series through more traditional retail channels like comic shops, digital marketplaces, and bookstores. Each Cold Open issue also includes behind-the-scenes material that pulls you deeper into the world of MURDER PODCAST and makes for a richer reading experience. And because MURDER PODCAST: The Cold Open is fully completed, we are able to begin manufacturing and fulfillment immediately after the campaign ends.
 
There is a retailer tier for shops that want to carry the issue, as well as all sorts of extras, from signed copies to a tote bag to meet-ups. 
 
Crowdfunding might seem like a surprising vehicle for Ignition Press, since they have funding, however the campaign explains that as well:
This project is fully and independently funded, complete, and ready to go, but your collective participation will unlock additional upgrades and bonuses. And while we may make MURDER PODCAST: The Cold Open and other items in this campaign available through other select direct-to-consumer channels, this campaign is the first and best place to guarantee your copy…particularly the limited-edition items.
So Ignition Press is doing things a little different. Murder Podcast was originally announced, where else, but on a podcast, Beyond Wednesdays’ Industry of Comics series. Ignition publisher Filip Sablik appeared on it for a two and a half hour chat on the four hour livestream.
 

Seriously, people, how am I supposed to listen to a two and a half hour podcast? This pivot to video is killing me and my attention span. 

Anyway, Ignition Press seems to be rolling along. The Beauty, a comic from Haun and Jason A Hurley will be an 11-episode series on FX from prolific horror-meister Ryan Murphy, starring Evan Peters, Anthony Ramos, Jeremy Pope and Ashton Kutcher. The tale involves a deadly STD that makes its victims beautiful. Another Ignition Press cofounder, Eric Gitter, is one of the executive producers. With Murder Podcast another high concept tale, could more options be far behind? 

H/t Popverse

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