Since making his professional debut at the dawn of the 21st century, American illustrator Lewis LaRosa has defined himself as one of the most singular masters of the modern comics medium — fusing dynamic reference-based realism, stylized superhero storytelling, and a master's control of shadow and light to produce a wholly unique, jaw-dropping style that could only be called “carbon based.”
In this first-ever career retrospective—spanning more than 250+ pages of LaRosa's raw unexpurgated line art in all of its painstakingly rendered intensity, alongside rarely seen covers, character designs, concepts, and more from Marvel Comics, Valiant Entertainment, Epic Games, BOOM! Studios, Creative Beast Studio, and more—experience the artist's artistic evolution in all of its stunning detail from series including Bloodshot Reborn, Divinity, Harbinger, Punisher MAX, Savage, Shadowman, Uncanny X-Men, A Vicious Circle, X-O Manowar, and many more.
This deluxe, oversized hardcover art book (measuring in at 10 x 12 inches) features an all-new introduction by Oni Press President & Publisher Hunter Gorinson with page-by-page commentary by LaRosa and former Valiant Editor-in-Chief Warren Simons, alongside appreciations by some of the artist's most prominent colleagues and collaborators including Lee Bermejo (Joker), Dave Johnson (Superman: Red Son), Matt Kindt (BRZRKR), Jeff Lemire (Black Hammer), Yanick Paquette (Wonder Woman: Earth One), and more.
In addition to a Kickstarter-exclusive, foil-stamped hardcover edition of CARBON BASED: THE ART OF LEWIS LaROSA, the Oni Press Kickstarter campaign will also feature limited-run slipcased, signed, and remarqued editions; a deluxe portfolio set recreating the fine detail of the original art for LaRosa’s most iconic Valiant covers for Divinity #1, Ninjak #1, X-O Manowar (2017) #1, and more beloved issues; premium, hard-screened t-shirts emblazoned with LaRosa’s high-intensity artwork; specialty giclée art prints; highly coveted LaRosa commissions; and even the opportunity to own LaRosa’s instantly iconic original cover art for CARBON BASED itself.
Like Care Bears? Grab The Early Bird Special Before It's Over!
8 months ago
– Thu, Aug 07, 2025 at 06:01:26 AM
Our friends at Zoop Games are running a campaign for the First Ever Deckbuilding Game featuring the Care Bears! Now is your chance to grab the game, as well as some exclusive collectibles never to be produced again! Don’t miss out on the Early Bird Special that ends today! The early bird gives backers discounts on select rewards, as well as a free 8-Card Booster pack with any physical pledge!
PRE-ORDER NOW! Get a 20% Discount on “FIGHT CENSORSHIP, READ COMICS” Shirts & Swag Supporting Free Speech and Independent Comics – Now Through Sunday, July 7th!
9 months ago
– Fri, Jun 27, 2025 at 07:17:25 AM
Even better: A portion of all proceeds from this campaign will go furthering the vital work of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF) and Florida Freedom to Read Project (FFTRP)!
Oni’s new collection of more than 15 items features multiple all-new, never-before-seen pieces, including a brand-new GENDER QUEER t-shirt design by award-winning creator Maia Kobabe, available in three distinct colorways curated by the artist (available in sizes in XS – XXXL) – each hand silkscreened in the United States on super-soft Comfort Colors shirts. The FIGHT CENSORSHIP, READ COMICS Pre-Order Exclusive Merch Collection also features GENDER QUEER patches, enamel pins, and keychains, alongside limited-edition signed and numbered editions of the GENDER QUEER: DELUXE EDITION hardcover bearing signatures by Kobabe and high-quality, 18x24” giclee prints featuring the artist’s powerful FIGHT CENSORSHIP, READ COMICS artwork (available in both signed and unsigned editions).
You can get 20% off your purchase of these items in the Oni Press online webstor using this promo code now through Sunday, July 6th at 11:59 pm ET:
GQALA2025
“The freedom to read, the freedom to access information, and the freedom to learn are some of the most vital rights in this country,” said GENDER QUEER creator Maia Kobabe. “Removing books from schools and public libraries cuts off people's access to knowledge about the wider world and about their own lives within it. This is especially true when the books being removed are about minority identities, or topics less commonly portrayed in popular culture. A book that might seem pointless to one reader might be life-saving to another. Removing a book because its themes offend one reader is censorship, and must be combated at every turn. Please stand up for the freedom to read and the freedom to write!”
Oni Press is proud to reciprocate the long-running support of the CBLDF and FFTRP – and we THANK YOU for the supporting the medium we love!
Go comics,
Team Oni
UPDATE: It’s The Last Day To Fill Out Surveys! Did You Fill Out Yours?
11 months ago
– Fri, May 16, 2025 at 10:08:09 AM
Greetings, Followers of the Lamb,
As you may have seen in previous updates, Friday, May 16 is the final day Backerkit surveys for THE CULT OF THE LAMB: THE FIRST VERSE will be open! Without completing your Backerkit survey by today, you may not be able to receive your rewards. Time is of the essence for those who have not done this yet.
Your Backerkit surveys were emailed to you months ago using the email address attached to your Kickstarter accounts. If you haven’t filled out your survey, we don’t know where to ship your rewards! Make sure to check your emails (including the spam/junk folder just in case). Aside from your address, you’ll pay for shipping and have a chance to check out some of the remaining add-on items as well. As soon as we have that information, we’ll get your rewards shipped off to you!
THESE SURVEYS WILL CLOSE FOR GOOD AT THE END OF TODAY, SO MAKE SURE TO FILL OUT YOUR SURVEYS! This is your FINAL REMINDER!
If you used Apple ID to pledge to the campaign or can’t find your survey, please email us at [email protected], as soon as possible! Let us know your Backer Number for Kickstarter, and we can get things squared away for you! If you have any questions, please send us an email!
And as always, if you have any other questions about Cult of the Lamb or any of the other Kickstarters from Oni Press, please feel free to email us at [email protected]. Our customer service team is available between 9 AM EST-5 PM EST, Monday-Friday, and we will respond within 72 business hours.
For Cult of the Lamb backers, your emails pertaining to Backerkit surveys will be our first priority. However, if you haven’t filled out your survey and do not email us within the designated customer service hours, we will not be able to help you.
Praise the Lamb,
Team Oni
UPDATE! Dice Have Shipped (AND LAST CALL FOR SURVEYS)!
11 months ago
– Tue, May 06, 2025 at 07:47:22 AM
Greetings, Followers of the Lamb,
When it comes to our Knucklebones backers still awaiting their Clear Crystal Quartz Dice, we have good news to share: As promised, Level Up is in the final stages (re)shipping out everything, including international packages! Many of you have already received your dice, and if not, you’ll have them in your possession soon! If you have more questions about any outstanding rewards specifically tied to the dice, please reach out to Level Up at [email protected].
BUT there are still some fine folks who have some work to do for THE CULT OF THE LAMB: THE FIRST VERSE campaign! If you’re wondering about your rewards and why haven’t they arrived yet, please double check that you filled out your Backerkit survey.
If you haven’t filled out your survey, we don’t know where to ship your rewards! Make sure to check your emails (including the spam/junk folder just in case). Aside from your address, you’ll pay for shipping and have a chance to check out some of the remaining add-on items as well. As soon as we have that information, we’ll get your rewards shipped off to you! THESE SURVEYS WILL CLOSE FOR GOOD ON FRIDAY, MAY 16th, 2025, SO MAKE SURE TO FILL OUT YOUR SURVEYS OR CONTACT US BEFORE THAT DATE! Without completing your Backerkit survey by this date, you may not be able to receive your rewards.
If you used Apple ID to pledge to the campaign or can’t find your survey, please email us at [email protected]. Let us know your Backer Number for Kickstarter, and we can get things squared away for you! If you have any questions, please send us an email!
And as always, if you have any other questions about Cult of the Lamb or any of the other Kickstarters from Oni Press, please feel free to email us at [email protected]. Our customer service team is available between 9 AM EST-5 PM EST, Monday-Friday, and we will respond within 72 business hours.
