Mike Baron Reclaims Nexus from Dark Horse for New Release

Fans of the iconic fusion of science fiction and superhero genres rejoiced yesterday as Mike Baron announced that his award-winning bronze-age superhero Nexus would make his triumphant return to indie comics. In NEXUS: SCOURGE, an all-new, standalone adventure, readers will be reintroduced to the cosmic vigilante, as he is forced to confront an ancient evil that threatens the very fabric of existence.

Featuring captivating art and colors by Kelsey Shannon (Batman Adventures, Dark Fang, Norah’s Saga), along with letters by Warren Montgomery (Florida Man, Fun Adventure Comics!), the tale is written by Nexus co-creator Mike Baron (The Punisher, The Flash, Bronze Star), and the stakes in “Scourge” are higher than ever.

Originally slated for release at Dark Horse Comics in March 2024, unforeseen challenges during the pandemic pushed dozens of projects back, prompting Baron to take matters into his own hands and publish it himself, with Dark Horse publisher Mike Richardson’s blessing. Leveraging the recent successes of his previous self-published graphic novels “Bronze Star,” “Thin Blue Line,” and “Florida Man vs. Hogzilla,” Baron took the project to crowdfunding, launching a surprise fundraising campaign during the nexus of yesterday’s solar eclipse. Fan response was immediate, with the graphic novel’s modest funding goals met within the first hour on Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and Fund My Comic, and quickly surpassing $25K in funding in less than 24 hours of the campaign.

In “Nexus: Scourge,” readers are thrust into an enthralling narrative as Nexus investigates the mystery of vanishing planets, and complete star systems. With the universe on the brink of destruction, Nexus must unravel the truth against seemingly insurmountable odds. “Scourge” offers a vibrant expansion of the Nexus universe, filled with villainy, danger, and deceit, brought to life through the dynamic artwork by Kelsey Shannon, who is a self-professed “Nexus super-fan” and was inspired by Nexus co-creator Steve Rude, and classic comic artists like Alex Toth.

Both softcover and hardcover editions of “Nexus: Scourge” are now available for pre-order at BaronComics.com, which directs readers to their platform of choice. Anticipated to ship in July 2024, only 3 months later than originally announced by Dark Horse, new readers and long-time fans will soon be able to immerse themselves in the unparalleled science fiction spectacle of Nexus from the mind of its creator. For more information, or to pre-order “Nexus: Scourge,” visit Mike Baron’s official website at BaronComics.com.

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