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OUTCASTS is a gritty sci-fi/action story about Aaron, a former super-soldier afflicted with chronic asthma, who is cast out of the covert government program that created him. Armed with his specialized Battlehaler, Aaron takes to the streets as a vigilante, seeking redemption. His quest for reinstatement leads him to uncover a deep-rooted conspiracy that threatens to unravel the very fabric of his society.
We are Stone Harbor Comics, an indie comic book company driven to provide new and engaging science fiction stories that champion diversity.
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OUTCASTS (Digital)
54+ pages, PDF format
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OUTCASTS (Physical)
Includes a copy of the 54+ pg comic SIGNED BY ROYCE, plus a digital copy and the Outcasts Short Film...
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OUTCASTS Zoop Exclusive (Physical)
Includes a copy of the 54+ pg comic SIGNED BY ROYCE, plus a digital copy and the Outcasts Short Film...
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OUTCASTS Both Covers
Includes both covers of the 54+ pg comic SIGNED BY ROYCE, plus a digital copy and the Outcasts Short...
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Stone Harbor Comics Collection
Includes OUTCASTS, BioPunks, Legend of Althea
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Stone Harbor Comics Collection (Zoop Exclusives)
All books with Zoop Exclusive Covers
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OUTCASTS Retailer Bundle
For retailers only. 5 copies at 50% off - all signed by Royce!
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All Comics Retail Bundle
For retailer only. 5 copies of OUTCASTS & 3 copies of Legend of Althea & Biopunks at over 50% off -...
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For those of you who REALLY love Royce and want to support his publishing company
Get ready for the next dope sci-fi story from Stone Harbor Comics, OUTCASTS, a gritty action series that’s all about knowing your worth. Meet Aaron, a former super-soldier and candidate of the Pinnacle Task Force, who, despite being their best, was cast out due to the development of his “imperfection” – chronic asthma, a side effect of the very procedure meant to enhance him. Never accepting his fate, Aaron becomes a vigilante with the aid of his high-tech Battlehaler, half staff, half inhaler. He now takes on the city’s worst by night while pretending to be just another office drone by day. But when a sinister plot surfaces, involving military-grade weapons and a vengeful inventor set on chaos, Aaron and his estranged friend Imara are thrust into an alliance to save the city he swore to protect.
Growing up with asthma, this project holds a special place in my heart. I was never a fan of the stereotypical representation of people who have asthma in storytelling. We’re always the nerdy, weak kid who can’t take the pressure. My goal is to help flip that depiction completely on its head. That’s why OUTCASTS isn't just another comic book to me. It’s a story about not giving up, about fighting for your place in the world, even when the world doesn't want to give you one.
This campaign is geared towards completing the first chapter in the series, which is an introduction to Aaron and his vigilantism on full display. It's a blended style between Manga and Western comics with its black and white pages and splashes of color for heightened moments. With your help, we can bring this epic tale to life. We're talking big battles, heart-stopping moments, and a story that’ll stick with you long after you’re done. But we need your support to make it happen. This is your chance to jump on board with something special, to help us shake up the sci-fi scene with a story about beating the odds and finding your purpose against all obstacles.
Let’s make OUTCASTS happen together. Chip in, spread the word, and let’s show everyone that anyone can don the cape, asthma and all!
Royce Adkins is a filmmaker, comic book author, and all-around sci-fi head. At a young age, Royce was compelled to tell his own stories when he realized there was a need for more representation in the films he watched and the comics he read. There weren't enough characters who looked like him, especially in the science fiction space. Now being a father, Royce wants to help ensure his kids will have access to stories where they feel included.
Refusing to wait on Hollywood to accomplish this goal, Royce turned to the comic book community where he has been met with overwhelmingly positive feedback and support after launching his first comic book series, BioPunks, in 2017 and his second series, Legend of Althea, in 2020. Now, Royce aims to take that support even further by creating Stone Harbor Comics with a mission to tell a plethora of stories that resonate with others who desperately want and deserve to be seen!
A shift is happening in the entertainment industry. People from all walks of life demand representation in the content they consume. It's a battle cry that we can no longer ignore. The arrival of Black Panther and Shang-Chi is proof of this. However, there is still much work to be done, especially in the science fiction space. These exuberant stories of amazement and wonder have historically targeted a particular group, thus excluding people of color. The purpose of Stone Harbor Comics is to place a more diverse group of characters in the captains' chair of their own spectacular folklores for the next generation to enjoy.
$6,000 - Reaching this stretch goal would be absolutely amazing, and as a result, we will include artwork and backstories of additional characters, yet to be introduced, at the end of the comic!
OUTCASTS is almost complete with lettering being finalized as you read this sentence. By the end of the deadline, fully funded, we will be ready to jump into the printing process, where we will work closely with our printer to make sure the comic looks amazing and is something you can be proud to read and display. We project this process to be between one to two months after the campaign has finished.
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