Walt Disney Alumni and debut writer Chris Yates, teams up with rising artist Simone Ragazzoni (Robotech: Rick Hunter, Power Rangers Universe, Dune: House Corrino) to debut a brand new creator-owned series, MARCUS WALKER: KINGSLAYER PROTOCOL. Featuring exclusive one-of-a-kind covers from NYT Bestseller Sean Murphy (Batman: White Knight Series, Tokyo Ghost, Chrononauts), Siya Oum (Neo Wonderland, Lola XOXO, Lady Mechanika), NYT Bestseller Rob Guillory (Chew, Farmhand, Mosely), and Kevin Keane (Todd McFarlane’s King Spawn, Gunslinger, Rat City), launching March 3rd on exclusively on Kickstarter.
In MARCUS WALKER: KINGSLAYER PROTOCOL, a comic that explores themes of family and self-discovery through Mech vs Kaiju action, an ideal match for fans of Ultraman: Rising, Big Hero Six, and Power Rangers.
The description reads: As the war wages on between Kaijus and Kingslayer Mechs in New Honolulu City, Marcus Walker is forced into hiding under the watchful eye of his authoritative family, determined to protect him. This unexpected turn of events forces Marcus to confront the relentless dangers of his choices head on as the sinister forces dredge up old secrets from his bloodline’s past and threaten his future.
“MARCUS WALKER: KINGSLAYER PROTOCOL is a heart-pounding thriller that explores the nature of trauma and the unseen chokehold of the past. A rollicking family adventure with big fights and bigger feels.” – Steven Maeda (Co-Creator, Showrunner & Writer of Netflix’s One Piece, Live Action)
Backers can choose from a variety of Kickstarter Exclusive reward tiers, including variant covers, deluxe digital editions, and an Artist’s Edition featuring a black and white Sean Murphy cover alongside Simone Ragazzoni’s half-tone art. Collectors and art enthusiasts will also find commissions, cover art, and original pages from the series available.
The MARCUS WALKER: KINGSLAYER PROTOCOL Kickstarter campaign launches on March 3rd, 2026, and runs through April 3rd, 2026. Fans and collectors can start to unlock stretch goals today by clicking the campaign page below. Followers will receive launch notifications and ensure access to exclusive rewards, limited-edition items, and early bird discounts.