THE TRAP Presented by NFL Star Lance Briggs and Kyle Higgins

A project in Los Angeles, CA by Kyle Higgins
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A sci-fi graphic novel about sports, race, and economic inequality, illustrated by Danilo Beyruth, with colors by Tamra Bonvillain
Backers: 756
Average Pledge Per Backer: $54

Funded: $40,897 of $35,000
Dates: Sep 28th -> Oct 29th (32 days)
Project By: Kyle Higgins
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Latest News

FINAL HOURS!

October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! We're in the final hours now! As of writing this post, we've got just about nine hours left, with the campaign officially ending tonight at 11:55 PM ET! So as we race towards the goal line, I just wanted to give a quick update on a few... (Read More)

Heading into the Final Week!

October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
How’s everyone doing? Before I dive into this update, I just want to say that I know these times are really hard for everybody and I just want to thank you all again for supporting THE TRAP. OK? OK. I also want to share this amazing story that ran... (Read More)

The Trap - Kickstarter Spotlight with Kyle Higgins & Lance Briggs

October 16th - via: lrmonline.com
Jace chats with NFL star Lance Briggs, former All-Pro LB for the Chicago Bears and favorite of the show, writer Kyle Higgins about their current Kickstarter campaign The Trap. Lance, a lifelong comic fan and Kyle are crafting a story and a world with relevant themes of today’s have’s and have-not’s. (Read More)

The Legend, Brian Stelfreeze!

October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, if you’ll forgive me one more worthy Kickstarter plug, this is a Kickstarter by one of my all time favorite artists, the man who designed the greatest Nightwing costume of all time, Mr. Brian Stelfreeze! They only have a few hours... (Read More)

The Wild Cosmos! Plus, Spotlight on Tamra Bonvillain!

October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everybody- I'm trying to not inundate you with too many updates, but there's another super cool Kickstarter that's ending very soon, which caught my eye: Do you like interstellar smugglers and space pirates? Maybe with a little magic? The Wild... (Read More)

Introducing the HALL OF FAME TIER! Plus, O.Z.!

October 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Monday, everyone! Writing today to give you all a quick update that we’ve added a new HALL OF FAME rewards tier! Have you ever wanted to be drawn into a comic book? Well, now’s your chance! In addition to the hardcover, book plate, and all... (Read More)

Elsa Charretier’s Incredible Print! Kickstarter Updates! Bears Win!

October 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Friday! We've got a TON going on, so I’m going to dive right in! If you missed it, today we unveiled Elsa Charretier’s amazing print for THE TRAP. Readers of C.O.W.L. may remember that Elsa illustrated issue 6 of our series waaaaaay back in... (Read More)

KickStarter Announcement: 'THE TRAP' Graphic Novel by Lance Briggs and Kyle Higgins

October 9th - via: goodmenproject.com
Seven time Pro Bowl linebacker and former Chicago Bear Lance Briggs, MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS and ULTRAMAN writer Kyle Higgins, rising star artist Danilo Beyruth, superstar colorist Tamra Bonvillain, letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou and designer Sasha E. Head are creating THE TRAP, an all-new 120-page sci-fi graphic novel. (Read More)

Interview: Lance Briggs and Kyle Higgins Take Us Into THE TRAP

October 2nd - via: monkeysfightingrobots.co
Monkeys Fighting Robots caught up with former Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs and writer Kyle Higgins to chat about their new Kickstarter project The Trap, football compared to art, and the influence of the giant elephant in the room, the political climate of today. (Read More)

Former Chicago Bear Linebacker Lance Briggs and ‘Ultraman’ Writer Kyle Higgins Present ‘The Trap’ On Kickstarter

October 2nd - via: nerdsandbeyond.com
Created by former Chicago Bear and Pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs and Kyle Higgins (Ultraman, Nightwing) and illustrated by Danilo Beyruth, with colors by Tamra Bonvillain and lettering by Hassan Otsmane-Elaou, The Trap combines the world of sci-fi and sports to tell a story about race and economic inequality. (Read More)

Decadent Declan Shalvey Debuts His Dynamic Drawing For THE TRAP!

October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning fellow Trappers! Anybody else have some serious Chicago Baseball Anxiety (TM) today? Well, on happier fronts, one of my top three favorite Declans, Declan Shalvey, just debuted his sketch for THE TRAP original print! Check out this WIP... (Read More)

Blitzing into Day Three! Featuring new ORIGINAL ART TIERS! Plus a PRINTS AND BOOK PLATE COMBO TIER! And, SyFy Wire!

September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
We’re off to the races with day three, which is awesome for a couple reasons... including the fact that I’ve finally seemed to recover from food poisoning. Hey, anyone can launch their first Kickstarter — but how many people fall violently ill... (Read More)

Day Two! Now with MORE TIERS! Plus, THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER!

September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey there! How’s your Tuesday? Awesome? Even MORE awesome, knowing that you pledged to help bring THE TRAP to life? I couldn’t agree more! I just wanted to drop a quick note to thank you all SO MUCH for an exciting day one. This is a project that... (Read More)

INTERVIEW: Pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs talks going from Da Bears to comics

September 29th - via: comicsbeat.com
Yesterday, Pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs and comics veteran Kyle Higgins announced a new Kickstarter project called The Trap, which the duo were co-writing. Joining them on the book (which is live on Kickstarter now!) are artist Danilo Beyruth, colorist Tamra Bonvillain, letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, and editor/designer Sasha Head. (Read More)

The Trap: NFL Star Lance Briggs Makes His Comic Book Debut

September 28th - via: ign.com
Former NFL star Lance Briggs is making the jump to comic book writing. Briggs has teamed with co-writer Kyle Higgins (Nightwing) and artist Danilo Beyruth (Man Without Fear: The Death of Daredevil) to create The Trap, a full-length graphic novel inspired by Briggs' own struggle to make it in the world of professional sports. (Read More)

Kickstarter Spotlight: THE TRAP By Lance Briggs, Kyle Higgins, And Danilo Beyruth

September 28th - via: monkeysfightingrobots.co
Monday morning, former Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs announced the Kickstarter for his passion project The Trap, a 120-page sci-fi graphic novel. The creative team on the project includes Briggs, writer Kyle Higgins, artist Danilo Beyruth, colorist by Tamra Bonvillain, lettering by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, and Book Design by Sasha Head. (Read More)

NFL veteran Lance Briggs attacks systematic racism with sci-fi comic The Trap

September 28th - via: gamesradar.com
Retired NFL linebacker Lance Briggs is well-known for his love of comic books, and he's taking that to the next level with a sci-fi graphic novel titled The Trap, which just launched on Kickstarter. This far-flung future sci-fi OGN is inspired by his own experiences with sports and systematic racism. (Read More)

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