Tim Reznik was the Blue Badger: teenage sidekick with a bright future ahead of him. 20 years later...and he's still a teenage sidekick. Read more
Tim Reznik was the Blue Badger: teenage sidekick with a bright future ahead of him. 20 years later...and he's still a teenage sidekick.
About this project
This project is to collect a trade paperback edition of the first 4 issue story arc of Astounding Tales. The trade will include a extended and bonus scenes as well as some other cool extras like additional pinups and production sketches.
From 2010-2011 Astounding Tales Comics produced the first 4 issues of our new ongoing comic series. These 4 issues, under the name of Astounding Tales Presents: Rooftops, tell the story of a down-and-out hero who has been a sidekick for 20 years and comes to a turning point in his life.
Tim Reznik was a kid with a bright future. As the Blue Badger, he was the sidekick for one of the most respected heroes in the world--the Patriot Panther, and key member of the young group of heroes known as the Teenage Champions. He had unlimited potential and nothing but blue skies ahead. That was then.
This is now. Tim is in his mid 30’s, just off his second divorce, living in his old bedroom at his parent’s house and drinking his way through life.
Tim Reznik was a kid with a bright future. As the Blue Badger, he was the sidekick for one of the most respected heroes in the world--the Patriot Panther, and key member of the young group of heroes known as the Teenage Champions. He had unlimited potential and nothing but blue skies ahead. That was then.
This is now. Tim is in his mid 30’s, just off his second divorce, living in his old bedroom at his parent’s house and drinking his way through life.
And he is still a sidekick.
After foiling a robbery at Speed Laboratories, Tim’s mentor reveals his plan to retire… and that Tim will not be the chosen to replace him and take up the mantle of the Patriot Panther. Tim has to make a choice between finally making a name for himself or continuing on as a sidekick for a new mentor ten years his junior. Complicating Tim’s decision is a string of brutal murders targeting sidekicks by a killer with a mysterious connection to the teen victims.
Tim takes it upon himself to stop the killer and enlists the help of two of his childhood friends and former teammates: Cassie, formerly known as Ghostdance, who has the ability to summon and communicate with a variety of animals from the spirit world. She has not been an active hero for years and prefers the company of her apartment full of cats to using her supernatural gift; and Ted, formerly known as Teddy Bear-now a half-dead cyborg supervillain who is bent on the destruction of the world…but still helps an old friend in need.
Will Tim be able to pull his life together when it matters most and stop the murderous rampage and prevent prom from being ruined by marauding carnivorous dinosaurs?
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"The Botanist" level. At this level you've shown you love Astounding Tales and the earth! You receive a PDF digital copy of the entire 130+ page trade and save another tree!
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"Astounding Friend" level. At this level you receive a signed copy of The Sidekick and a custom sticker!
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"Everybody's Hero" level. At this level you receive a signed copy of The Sidekick, limited edition 9x12 print, and a custom sticker!
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"Astounding Supporter" level. At this level you show you're a true supporter of Astounding Tales! You receive:
Astounding Supporter certificate personalized with your name, signed copy of The Sidekick, limited edition 9x12 print, a custom sticker, an original sketch on inside cover of book, name listed as an Astounding Supporter on astoundingtalescomics.com.
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"Faithful Teenage Sidekick" level. At this level you have shown the dedication it takes to become a real hero! You receive:
Faithful Teenage Sidekick certificate personalized with your name, a signed copy of The Sidekick, 11x17 print, a custom sticker, an original sketch on inside page of book, your name listed as a Teen Champ in the initial print run of the book.
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"Astounding Retailer" level. If you own a comic book shop, this is your chance to get 10 signed copies of The Sidekick at cost to sell in your store!
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"American Champion" level. At this level you've proven that you're committed to the fight for truth and justice! You receive:
American Champion honorary membership certificate personalized with your name, a signed copy of The Sidekick,11x17 print, a custom sticker, 9x12 original art commission (You select any character and I'll draw it!), name listed as an American Champion in the initial print run of the book.
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"Blue Badger" level. At this level you've stepped up, saved the day and proven you're the hero everyone thought you were! You receive: Blue Badger certificate personalized with their name, a signed copy of The Sidekick,11x17 print, a custom sticker, 11x17 original art commission (You choose the character and I'll draw it!), signed copies of original issues 1-4, name listed as a Blue Badger in the initial print run of the book.
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Funding period
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