The BEASTSare unleashed once again! Created by sculptorand artistPaul Harding,the dieselpunk horror-adventureBEASTS OF THE BLACK HAND, is returning with an all-new graphic novel.BEASTS OF THE BLACK HAND Volume 2: The Viking Leagueis now on Kickstarter, with a campaign to produce a hardcover sequel to the landmark initial volume, viaOminous PressandCreation.Ink.

Written byRon Marz, drawn byMatthew Dow Smith, and colored byNanjan Jamberi, the sequel will be a lavish, 64-page oversize hardcover, just like Volume 1, which was produced thanks to a highly-successful Kickstarter campaign. Once successfully funded, Volume 2 is expected to be released in December.

Set at the close of the First World War in a world where dieselpunk technology is transforming the world, Volume 1 introduced British secret agent Oswald Rayner as he assassinated the Mad Monk, Rasputin. Rayner is charged with battling the nefarious Black Hand, a secret cabal of sorcerers bent on unleashing monsters upon Europe. Rayner is aided by a team that includes his driver and mechanic, Biffy Dunderdale; French Hello Girl Oleda Marchand; and American war hero Henry Johnson.

Having thwarted Maria Rasputins machinations to destroy the Versailles peace conference, Volume 2 finds Rayner and his team battling the Black Hand in Eastern Europe, as well as Germany, where the fascist Viking League is rising to power. Meanwhile, a mysterious figure known as the Teutonic Knight has appeared in Berlin, his loyalties unknown.

Im so excited to reunite with Ron and Matt forVolume 2.Everythingaboutthis story is bigger, better, and darker. Were really turning loosethe monsters in this one,Paul Harding said.

Both Volumes 1 and 2 will be available will be available via the Kickstarter, with standard covers byMatthew Dow Smith, and limited sculpture variant covers byPaul Harding. Other rewards include collectible, limited-edition, single-issue comics with exclusive variant covers by artists includingMatthew Dow Smith, Eric Powell, Mike McKone, Mark Nelson, Meghan Hetrick, and others. Additional variant covers will be announced throughout the campaign by an all-star collection of artists, includingRachael Stott, Tom Mandrake, and more.

There are also sculpture rewards crafted byPaul Harding and Creation.Ink, limited-edition prints, and T-shirts.

Paul Hardingis a sculptor whose work has premiered through DC Collectibles, Gentle Giant, MarvelLegends, Sideshow, and more. Legendary writerRon Marzhas worked for every major publisher with acclaimed runs onSilver Surfer, Green Lantern, Witchblade, and others.Matthew Dow Smith, known for both his art and writing, has art credits ranging fromBatmanandWonder WomantoDoctor WhoandX-Files.

The Kickstarter campaign is live now, and ends on Aug. 13.

NEWS WATCH: Beasts of the Black Hand 2 From Paul Harding, Ron Marz and Matthew Dow Live on Kickstarter Now

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