Snow White Zombie Apocalypse #0
by Brenton Lengel
28 Days BEFORE Snow White awakens to Prince Charming’s Kiss: A prequel to the twice Ringo Award-nominated dark fantasy series.
This special edition comic will be the first time this story has seen print!
"A brutal, bloody, and badass mashup of fairy tale magic and undead horror... if you like your comics with hyperkinetic action and pitch-black comedy, then look no further than SNOW WHITE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE." - David Pepose (Ringo Award-Wining Writer of SPENCER & LOCKE, The OZ and Savage Avengers)
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$6
"I'm Bit!" (PDF x2)
3 claimed
All pledges of $6 or more: Your name will be added to a list of our shambling "Zombie Horde" and published in the back of SWZA #0’s Zoop Edition, along with all the other backers who have made this special edition book possible. In addition you will receive a DRM-Free digital PDF of SWZA #0 AND a bonus PDF of "Los Errantes", the 10-page prequel ashcan to "Durruti: Shadow of the People" SWZA Creator Brenton Lengel's other title. That's 32 pages of full-color story!
$9
Postal Zombie (Signed Postcard + PDFs x 4)
1 claimed
Pledges of $9 or more will receive a limited-edition postcard with SWZA art signed by series creator Brenton Lengel, with a handwritten message from one of the many Snow White Zombie characters on the reverse! You will also recieve DRM-free digital copies of SWZA #1 and Durruti: Shadow of the People #1. PLUS all previous rewards! That's 98 Pages of Full-Color Art!
$14
Walker (Signed Book)
3 claimed
Be one of the FIRST to own a SIGNED copy of Snow White Zombie Apocalypse #0 **Special Edition** 22 Pages of Full Color Story! Plus all previous rewards!
$20
Digital Zombie (PDF Catch-Up)
2 claimed
Want to experience the series digitally? At this level you will recieve a digital PDF of SWZA Vol. 1 AND as an added bonus Durruti #1 along with the Los Errantes Ashcan! That's 196+ pages of full color story and TONS of behind the scenes stuff tracking the ten+ year journey of SWZA as a series: from stage to page to screenplay!
$25
Slow Zombie (SWZA #0 + SWZA One-Shot)
2 / 50 claimed
Everyone loves classic Slow Zombies! For those of you who came late you can get your undead claws on one of the LAST copies of Scout Comics *original* FULL COLOR 48-Page one-shot for SWZA #1. This inaugural issue has sold out everywhere and now YOU can get one of the last copies, SIGNED along with all previous rewards!
$30
Fast Zombie (Signed SWZA #0 + SWZA Vol 1. TPB)
Be one of the FIRST to own a SIGNED copy of Snow White Zombie Apocalypse #0 AND the 150+SWZA Vol. 1 *SPECIAL EDITION* Trade Paper Back! 150+ Pages of Full Color Story! This softcover trade also contains insider information about the making of SWZA, pictures of the original cast, never-before-seen sketches and a copy of the original stage play along with a forward by comics legend Ron Marz!
$40
Variant Zombie (Signed Variant Copies of SWZA #0 + Your choice of two limited edition variants of SWZA Vol. 1 TPB)
Same rewards as "Fast Zombie" but with a twist: instead of the standard covers you get the super rare "Till Death" Variant cover by Luana Vecchio AND your choice of two homage covers: Either the "Elfquest" variant by Ralph Singh (Zinnober, The Impure) OR the "Calvin & Hobbes" homage variant by the incomparable Eric Moore (Tailybones, Youthtopia)
$50
Big Bad Alpha Wolf (Signed SWZA #0 + SWZA Vol. 1 COLLECTOR'S EDITION HC)
1 claimed
The Alpha Wolf gets what he wants! Same rewards as Fast Zombie, but this time instead of the TPB you get a signed collector's hardcover edition featuring the classic Castlevania-inspired cover art by Adam Bryce Thomas (IDW's Sonic the Hedgehog & Samurai Jack)
$125
Rapunzel's Death Wish (Cameo)
3 / 10 claimed
Ever wanted to be in a comic? At this level your gruesome death (or shambling corpse) will be added to the world of Snow White Zombie Apocalypse in a future issue (Probably SWZA #7 which is currently being written) - AND you will receive a full-color print of your demise for you to hang on the wall and make visitors uncomfortable. A skull/apple will appear next to your name in the acknowledgements of SWZA Volume 1, and you will be emailed a digital file of your cameo to show off on social media. This level also includes ALL the benefits of the Alpha Wolf Tier!
$1,000
Make Me One With Everything!
Can't choose? At this level you will receive 1 copy of everything that has been created for SWZA up until this point: That's FOUR Graphic Novels, THREE copies of SWZA #1 (including the Super Rare Carla Cohen misprint), TWO Copies of SWZA #2, Four Variants of SWZA #3, Four Variants of SWZA #4, Four Postcards, All Six Prints, All twelve Tarot Cards, Three Ashcans, Two Sticker Sets, Two enamel pins, The Blood Covered King and Prince Charming challenge coins, a SWZA Bookmark and as an added bonus you will ALSO receive a signed copy of series creator Brenton Lengel's newest title Durruti: Shadow of the People #1--You lucky dog.
$2,000
Through the (Bloody) Looking Glass (Cameo as a recurring character)
1 / 2 claimed
If you're going to step through the gateway between worlds and join the blood-soaked world of SWZA, why not do it in STYLE? At this tier you'll become a named, *RECURRING* character in the SWZA series, guaranteed to make at least three appearances in the series and supplemental material (though as people don't last long in this world, it's possible that at least one of these will be as a zombie...or a corpse). You will also receive a signed print of your character, along with all the benefits of the Alpha Wolf Tier AND a full set of Prints, Stickers, and Tarot Cards! Your name will also be included in the back of SWZA #0 Zoop Edition along with the image of a broken mirror to commemorate your travel between worlds.
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Tip Jar
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You can increase in increments of $1 by pressing '+' in the quantity field during checkout until you reach your desired amount. Much appreciated!
ADD-ONS
Add ons are only available once you have selected at least one Primary Reward listed above.
$1
SWZA Bookmark
A 2x7 double-sided Snow White Zombie Bookmark featuring Snow White and Rapunzel. Flip it to root for your favorite ship!
$5
SWZA Sticker Sets 1 + 2
Ten custom stickers for five dollars!
$7
SWZA "MtG" Pack 1
The first set of "MtG"/"Gwent" Homage Cards! This first pack includes 11 cards a PHENOMINAL deal at just $7
$10
Midnight Sky #0 (Signed)
A signed and numbered copy of Scout's Midnight Sky #0. This comic was specially released for 2019's "Free Comic Book Day" and features the very FIRST print preview for Snow White Zombie Apocalypse! There are also three short mini comics for Midnight Sky, Long Live Pro Wrestling, and Gutt Ghost as well as previews for seven other Scout Titles. It's a great collector's item and piece of SWZA history, so grab 'em while you can!
$12
Durruti: Shadow of the People #1
1 claimed
A copy of "Durruti: Shadow of the People #1" first edition, signed by writer Brenton Lengel.
$20
Patch and Pin Set! + Tarot Cards!
A phenominal deal! Three Enamel Pins and three High-Quality Patches AND the Devil, Death and Helios Tarot Cards!
$25
SWZA Tarot Sets 1-3
The official SWZA Tarot Cards have been one of the most popular premiums since the series' inception. Now you can get ALL 18 cards for just $25. As an added kicker, you ALSO get the 1.75 x 1.75 Comemorative Durruti Coin featuring the years he lived and his most famous saying:
$30
Magic Coin Set! (x3)
That's right you can have two *Magic Coins* from Prince Charming's Kingdom. The first features his father, the Eponymous "Blood-Covered King!" - it is 2" x 2" with a satin gold finish! The "Heads" side features the monarch's face...but with a twist: it seems some frustrated peasant who probably got his family eaten by the zombie plague has defaced part of it, showing the terrifying monarch's now-undead duality! The "Heads" inscription is Latin and translates to the chillingly ironic: "Royal Flesh Royal Blood." The second coin is 1.75" x 1.75" and features a silver-finish and the face of series heartbreaker Prince Charming, along with the Latin inscription "Amor VIncit Omnia" which translates to "Love Conquers All". Both coins are HEAVY and FULLY 3-D on both sides. Their tails side features the kingdom's official coat of arms: a rearing unicorn and wild boar (a reference to The Brave Little Taylor Fairy Tale) along with a Lovecraftian Raven in flight and the Kingdom's official motto: "Omnes Una Manet Nox" which means "One Night Awaits Us All," the real-world inspiration for phrases like "Valar Morghulis" and "Winter is Coming". Are they magic? Probably. Order them and try making a wish! As an added bonus you also get the Durruti Coin featuring his face and the years he lived on the front along with his most famous quotation on the back, which translates to: "We Carry A New World In Our Hearts"
$35
SWZA #1 Carla Cohen Variant (SIGNED Misprint)
1 / 50 claimed
The rarest of the rare covers! Carla Cohen did an incredible Dealer Exclusive for Collector's Cave. Those have been sold out for years (A rated one is up on Ebay for $179) HOWEVER, I managed to get my hands on the last copies of a *Misprinted* run. Only 100 Virgin and 150 w/ The Title were printed, and even fewer were misprinted. the LAST of them are available through this Zoop campaign!
$50
SWZA #1 Silverbax Wolf Variant SIGNED + NUMBERED
0 / 10 claimed
A signed copy of one of the LAST Silverbax Wolf variant covers for SWZA #1. Only 250 were printed and to my knowledge they are sold out everywhere but here.
$15
Blood-Covered King Coin
That's right you can have an *actual coin* from Prince Charming's Kingdom featuring his father, the Eponymous "Blood-Covered King!" The coin is 2" x 2" with a satin gold finish and FULLY 3-D on both sides! The "Heads" side features the monarch's face...but with a twist: it seems some frustrated peasant who probably got his family eaten by the zombie plague has defaced part of it, showing the terrifying monarch's now-undead duality! The "Heads" inscription is Latin and translates to the chillingly ironic: "Royal Flesh Royal Blood" - the back features the kingdom's official coat of arms, baring a rearing unicorn and wild boar (a reference to The Brave Little Taylor Fairy Tale) along with a Lovecraftian Raven in flight and the Kingdom's official motto: "Omnes Una Manet Nox" which means "One Night Awaits Us All" which is the real-world inspiration for phrases like "Valar Morghulis" and "Winter is Coming". Is it magic? Probably. Order one and try making a wish!
$8
Patch Set
Two High Quality Iron/Sew on Patches
UNAVAILABLE
$10
The Book - First 48 Hours
10 / 10 claimed
Get a SIGNED copy of Snow White Zombie Apocalypse #0 **Special Edition** at a special price! Includes All benefits of "I'm Bit!" and "Postal Zombie".
$20
The Book + SWZA Vol. 1 Graphic Novel - First 48 Hours
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A SIGNED & NUMBERED copy of Snow White Zombie Apocalypse #0 **Special Edition** PLUS a SIGNED SWZA Vol 1 TPB at a special price!
$40
Print Catch-Up - First 48 Hours
1 / 1 claimed
All the benefits of the Variant Zombie Level PLUS Signed Copies of Durruti #1, & Midnight Sky #0. That's a Hardcover AND two additional additional comics (Along with a 10-page ashcan)!
$45
Crouching Zombie, Hidden Alpha - First 48 Hours
1 / 1 claimed
An Alpha Wolf knows when to strike! Same rewards as Alpha Wolf tier at a special price AND you get the Prince Charming coin!
$50
"Prints" Charming's Variants -- First 48 hours
1 / 1 claimed
Get a signed copy of SWZA #0, The Collector's Edition Hardcover of SWZA Vol. 1 AND three limited edition variant covers of SWZA #2, #3, and #4...and as a kicker you also get five signed and embossed prints!
Story
If you're just encountering it now, Snow White Zombie Apocalypse (SWZA to the cool kids) is a comic series created by Brenton Lengel. The first issue, drawn by Dark Horse Comics alumnus & Ringo Award-nominated Inker Hyeondo Park and colored by Jio Butler, was published by Scout Comics to widespread audience and critical acclaim; was rated one of the top 50 indie comics of 2019; and was nominated for TWO 2020 Ringo Awards along with titles from comics industry greats like Stan Sakai, Mariko Tamaki, David Pepose, Coleen Doran, & Neil Gaiman!
The second, third, and fourth issues were drawn by Luana Vecchio (of Image Comics) Now, with the full series about to launch nationwide Brent, Hyeondo, and Luana are asking for your help to create a special edition of the series's FIRST PREQUEL ISSUE and bring Snow White Zombie Apocalypse to comic readers around the world!
There's plenty of zombie and fairytale media out there, but you have never seen anything like Snow White Zombie Apocalypse. This isn't just a survival/horror story - SWZA is an epic dark-fantasy romance that pulls as much from Bruce Lee and Neil Gaiman as it does from J.R.R. Tolkien and George A. Romero.
If you’re a fan of Fables, Sandman, The Walking Dead, or Buffy the Vampire Slayer you will fall in LOVE with Snow White Zombie Apocalypse.
You'll want to read (and back) this comic because this is a story unlike any other: Snow White awakens to True Love's Kiss...twenty-eight days after the zombie apocalypse! With the seven dwarves dead, the quintessential fairy tale princess must join forces with her polyamorous Prince Charming and his tough-as-nails paramour, Rapunzel, to wage a losing battle against death itself. SWZA is a story of deep woodsand old magic mixed with a healthy dollop of blood, sex, kung fu, and gender politics. Way more than zombies and fairy tales as usual!
Preview
Testimonials
"SNOW WHITE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE is one of those natural ideas that, as a writer, you smack yourself in the forehead and wonder why you didn't think of it yourself. Thankfully, we can all devour its tasty characters and delicious storytelling as readers."
- Ron Marz (writer for Green Lantern, Silver Surfer, Witchblade, & Marvel vs. DC)
"S.W.Z.A. is one of the cool kids on the indie scene. It's a fun, compelling blend of everything we loved growing up…fairy tales with magic and wizards, along with Sunday morning kung-fu, AND a mishmosh of monster movie moments. It's survival horror and Hollywood romance. The people who made this book love what they are doing and it shows on every page."
-Karl Moline (artist co/creator of Fray & Route 666)
"A brutal, bloody, and badass mashup of fairy tale magic and undead horror... if you like your comics with hyperkinetic action and pitch-black comedy, then look no further than SNOW WHITE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE."
- David Pepose (Ringo Award-Wining Writer of SPENCER & LOCKE, The OZ and Savage Avengers.)
Bios
Writer -
Brenton Christopher Lengel is a writer of plays, screenplays, comics, and novels. In addition to a B.A. in Theatre from the University of Kentucky, he has trained under comics legend Ron Marz, Kentucky Poet Laureate Gurney Norman, and Emmy-Award Winning screenwriterJacob Kruger. Brent is the author of the Ringo-nominated comic series Snow White Zombie Apocalypse and Durruti: Shadow of the People. He is also a Professional International Wilderness Adventure Guide and Appalachian Trail 2000-Miler. Brent holds a black belt in Oyama-style Kyokushin karate. He is currently working in collaboration with Rogue, lead singer of the chart-topping goth/darkwave band The Crüxshadows.
Artists -
Hyeondo Park is a Ringo-nominated inker and comic book artist. Born in Soul South Korea, he holds a bachelor's degree in cartooning from the School of Visual Arts. His life and art are a work in progress.
Luana Vecchio studied comics at the International school of comics in Rome. She first broke into the comic book scene drawing a short story about 'Empress' for the Millarworld Annual 2017 published by Image Comics. Later she worked for Confidential Comics drawing the LGBTQ+ miniseries 'A Knight in Kansas City'. In 2020 she debuted as a writer and artist with 'LOVESICK' horror/erotic comic published on Comixology Submit.
Letterer -
Joel Rodriguez is the Head of Design at Scout Comics and Entertainment, Co-CEO/owner of Brink of Reality Productions, and Co-founder of Metal Ninja Studios. Joel has lettered multiple titles for Scout Comics (including Phantom Starkiller, Vlad Dracul, and Stake), Wannabe Press (Cthulhu is Hard to Spell: The Terrible Twos), and several Kickstarted titles, including his own series, The Dusk County Chronicles.
Editor -
Andrea Lorenzo Molinari is a co-writer/ co-creator of The Shepherd graphic novel series, originally with Caliber Comics but now with Scout Comics’ horror imprint Black Caravan. Molinari has a Ph.D. from Marquette University and is an editor for Scout, currently supervising over thirty titles. In addition, Molinari also has served as an editor for Caliber Comics, the Spanish publisher, Amigo Comics, Action Lab and Behemoth Comics.
Stretch Goals
At $6,000 we will create the final four Tarot Cards in the Major Arcana, one of which will be free to everyone who gives at least $20 (not including shipping)
At $7,500 we will release a commemorative SWZA D20 for Dungeons and Dragons and other tabletop roleplay. Free to anyone who gives $20 or more (not including shipping)
At $10,000 we will release a custom SWZA Poker Chip, free to everyone who gives $30 or more
At $12,000 we will create a Snow White Coin which will be free to everyone who give $50 or more (not including shipping)
At $16,000 we will create the first six full-color pages of “Reign of the Blood-Covered King #2” a prequel/parallel ashcan series featuring the further adventures of Jack the Giant Killer, a digital PDF will be free to all backers at $5 or more.
Timeline
All comics are done, with the exception of the bonus material for the SWZA Graphic Novel, which is currently being drawn and should be completed before the end of the year.
Even after successfully funding and fulfilling FIVE kickstarters, if there’s one thing I’ve learned, there are always unforeseen delays. However, I’m motivated to get this fulfilled as quickly as possible. Everyone always gets their rewards and I always make sure to throw in something extra for the ones that got seriously delayed.
As for the production of the physical pages, all the art coloring and lettering for issues #0-#5 and the Graphic Novel are DONE (with the exception of the new never-before-seen SWZA stories that Ralf Singh and Kit Buss are currently working on.)
The main risks and challenges (as always) will center around printing and distribution, which can cause slight delays depending upon contractors.Paper supply is also an issue, but one I’ve been able to work with.
All we need to do now print, and ship SWZA #0 to you while we finish Vol. 1 and issues #5 & #6!
Bottom line: I will move heaven and earth to make sure you have the book as soon as is humanly possible!
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