Magnetic Press, the Eisner Award-winning publisher, is bringing Florent Maudoux’s manga-inspired and darkly stylish action-adventure series FREAKS’ SQUEELE to Kickstarter with an ambitious and artful crowdfunding campaign.

In FREAKS’ SQUEELE, the world is populated by demons, werewolves, gods, and mutants, many of whom are descendants of ancient mythological beings, and super-heroism is a regulated profession, like being a lawyer or doctor. Aspiring heroes must attend accredited universities, where they study combat and ethics and compete in duels and tournaments, often with lethal consequences. These events are broadcast and monetized, turning heroism into spectacle. The series follows three freshmen students — Chance, Li Xiong Mao, and Shadow — who must navigate these trials and tribulations while uncovering conspiracies, surviving sabotage, and managing the popularity of their identities.

Originally published by Ankama Éditions in France, Magnetic Press’ publication of FREAKS’ SQUEELE marks the series’ American debut. The Kickstarter campaign features over 1,000 pages of story in seven FREAKS’ SQUEELE hardcovers, as well as an artbook and a limited edition “Dorm Footlocker” storage box for collectors.

Fans can support FREAKS’ SQUEELE on Kickstarter now.