Eisner Award-winning writer Mike Baron (The Punisher, Badger) and acclaimed artist Richard Bonk (Vanguard, The Lock-Up) are nearly done with their thrilling new Sherlock Holmes graphic novel. First, they’re asking for assistance in finishing the project via a freshly launched crowdfunding campaign aiming to bankroll the project’s lettering and coloring phases.

Titled Sherlock Holmes: Leviathan, the action-packed adventure honors a trend started by the literary detective’s creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: pairing Holmes with another fictional legend — in this case, Captain Nemo of Moby Dick fame. The unlikely pair joins forces to unravel the mystery of a missing freighter, a symptom of a larger, earth-shattering conspiracy. A first look accompanying the fundraising announcement puts the project’s promise, Baron’s expert genre storytelling, and Bonk’s slick illustration skills on full display. The sneak peek is a fitting first look—as enticing pitch as any imploring Sherlock Holmes fans to donate towards Baron and Bonk’s campaign on either the Kickstarter, Indiegogo, or FundMyComic platforms.

Though crowdfunding campaigns are never a sure thing, the project is part of a proven strategy by Baron and Bonk, who successfully crowdfunded multiple graphic novels in the past.

In a press release, Baron expressed his excitement about the project and passion for Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic detective. “I hope all fans of mystery, adventure, and comics in general will join us in bringing this epic tale to life,” he said.

The campaign will run from Nov. 4 to Jan 3. and offers fans of both Sherlock Holmes and Leviathian‘s creative team the opportunity to back the project and, once it’s fully funded, receive exclusive rewards such as signed copies of the graphic novel, original artwork, and special edition merchandise. Fans can learn more about the campaign and support it at any of its crowdfunding homes.

Source: Press Release