Official previews for comic book journalist/writer Rik Offenberger and artist Gilbert Monsata's Kickstarter-funded comic Simon N. Kirby, Agent Shield have been revealed.
A launch title for micro publisher G-Man Comics, Simon N. Kirby, Agent Shield "is the story of FBI Agent Simon N. Kirby and the world of G-Man Comics. In his world, all superheroes are registered with the government. As part of the Super Hero Registration Act, superheroes may be pressed into service to protect their country as needed. Simon N. Kirby is the man in charge of the FBI's superhero team, the G-Men. It operates in a "mission impossible" style, where he selects the right agents for the right mission."
The first two issues of Simon N. Kirby, Agent Shield have successfully been funded on Kickstarter. The campaign had an initial goal of $500, with and upwards of 40 backers having raised over $1,700 with still close to a month to go at the time of writing. Like with most Kickstarters, numerous stretch goals and incentives are available as well. "I am so excited about sharing my heroes with the world," said Offenberger. "I've always wanted to create superheroes and I still have millions of drawings I did as a kid."
The synopses, covers and previews for Simon N. Kirby, Agent Shield issues #1 and #2 can be found below.
SIMON N. KIRBY, AGENT SHIELD #1
Agent Shield and his G-Men battle the Aryan Alliance at the gates of Fort Knox. The Ayan Alliance storm Fort Knox with the help of a 16" robot, Vanguard. Will Agent Shield and the G-Men be able to defend the fort or will Vanguard kill them all? This is a battle royal you don't want to miss!
Written by Rik Offenberger
Art by Gilbert Monsanto
Cover by Gilbert Monsanto
Variant Cover by Alan Faria
Variant Cover by Steven Butler
full-color
Shipping October 2020
SIMON N. KIRBY, AGENT SHIELD #2
Agent Shield battles Murder Hornet. Although Murder Hornet is a registered superhero, He’s actually the dark force behind the mayhem in the first issue. Hiding behind his superhero status, Murder Hornet is a white supremacist and leader of the Ayan Alliance who uses his status as a superhero to inflict harm on people of color.
Written by Rik Offenberger
Art by Alan Faria
Cover by Alan Faria
Variant Cover by Gilbert Monsanto
Variant Cover by Steven Butler
full-color
Shipping October 2020
