Niko and the Sword of Light Creators Launch Interactive Comic Kickstarter
Bobby Chiu and Jim Bryson reunite for Magrid's Magic Shoppe, an interactive comic with infinite zoom, launching on Kickstarter October 6.
Bobby Chiu and Jim Bryson, the creative team behind the Emmy-winning Prime Video series Niko and the Sword of Light, are reuniting for a new project. The pair are creating an interactive comic book titled Magrid's Magic Shoppe, according to denofgeek.com.
The comic tells the story of a witch named Magrid who was not granted magical powers like her peers. Bryson serves as the main illustrator, while Chiu is the co-founder of An Infinite Story.
Magrid's Magic Shoppe uses a feature called infinite zoom to reveal hidden pages within images, offering readers a layered storytelling experience.
A Kickstarter campaign for the project launches on October 6 and runs through November 6, with a funding goal of $19,999.
Chiu's credits include character design work on Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland. Bryson is a founding member of StudioNX and has worked with Marvel, Disney, Amazon Studios, and Nickelodeon.
Quick answers
What is Magrid's Magic Shoppe?
It is an interactive comic book created by Bobby Chiu and Jim Bryson, featuring a witch named Magrid who was not granted magical powers like her peers.
When does the Kickstarter campaign launch and end?
The campaign launches on October 6 and ends on November 6, with a goal of $19,999.
What is the infinite zoom feature?
It is a feature that reveals hidden pages within images in the comic.