Groundbreaking comic book publisher Oni Press and pioneering independent animation house Glitch Productions have come together to create a brand-new graphic novel adaptation of the animated series you have watched 330 million times: MURDER DRONES.
That’s right: MURDER DRONES: THE OFFICIAL GRAPHIC NOVEL is coming!
Debuting first right here on Kickstarter, this new collaboration will adapt all eight episodes of creator Liam Vickers’ haunting and hilarious animated series into a 136-page graphic novel from acclaimed writer Wyatt Kennedy (Nights, Marvel United) and spectacular artist Jo Mi-Gyeong (Eve, Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance), alongside a huge array of deluxe, collectible, and exclusive items that are only available as part of this campaign.
You know what that means: braaaaanded pitch materials!
From the twisted mind of creator Liam Vickers and Glitch Productions comes a heart warming story of “destroy all humans.” In the far future, a natural disaster has flash-frozen humanity’s remote mining exoplanet, Copper 9. Only now the “worker drones” – built by humanity and eventually outlived by them – have to rebuild society from the frozen ashes... An endeavor complicated by the appearance of “disassembly drones,” vampiric robot counterparts hell-bent on wiping mechanical life from the planet and the unexpected emergence of an unsettling entity known as the "Absolute Solver.”
The series stars Uzi, a worker drone, who definitely left her colony in order to bring peace to her apocalyptic world, and NOT because she has a terrible and angsty relationship with her controlling dad.
Then, there’s N, who is actually a Murder Drone, and loaded with razor wings, acid sprays, chainsaw hands, and a love of puppies. Yes, he’s the most pathetic of all the Murder Drones on Copper 9, but when the only other inhabitants are helpless and delicious worker drones, that doesn’t really matter much.
V is another one of those Murder Drones. On the surface, she may look like she wants nothing to do with anyone else - and that is 100% correct. But, there’s some things a psychopathic robot can’t do on her own, so she sometimes has to tag along with Uzi and N anyway.
Then there’s J, an absolute lethal workaholic and loyal servant of JCJenson. She’s never short of corporate bootlicking or jargon and will tear you down before you have a chance to defend your skull and self-esteem.
There’s a bunch more cool characters, and you will get to meet most of them inside the graphic novel, too! Glitch, Oni, and the graphic novel’s creators (more on them in just a sec) are working to make MURDER DRONES: THE OFFICIAL GRAPHIC NOVEL a self-contained way for new fans to encounter the series’ action, snark, horror, and shockingly deep (without being weird about it) existential themes for the first time … or for longtime viewers to take a break from rewatching the episodes on Youtube and instead experience the show in a brand new way! Both are right! Both are okay! And both will allow you to get a hefty dose of the hilarious characters, flinty attitudes, giant laser guns, and robots being torn apart that have won over fans around the world.
Created by writer/director Liam Vickers and produced by Glitch co-founders Kevin & Luke Lerdwichagul, MURDER DRONES debuted in 2021 to near-instantaneous fanfare – becoming the first Glitch series to accrue ten of millions of views per episode, quickly earning two Webby Awards for Best Animated Video and a passionate worldwide fanbase that has relentlessly tracked the series' progression and ever-expanding lore. Following the series' long-awaited finale in 2024 (by which point the series had reached more than 330 million views), MURDER DRONES recently premiered to streaming households worldwide on Prime Video, and the property is also currently anchoring a new merchandising partnership with counterculture retailer Hot Topic that spans hundreds of storefronts throughout North America.
Following the success of MURDER DRONES, Glitch quickly expanded its portfolio of animated properties to also include THE AMAZING DIGITAL CIRCUS, KNIGHTS OF GUINEVERE, and THE GASLIGHT DISTRICT – all fully self-funded and independently produced by the rapidly growing, Australia-based animation studio that has redefined the global paradigm of digital entertainment with more than 16 million followers on YouTube. Now entering its eighth year, the studio's content is now prominently featured on multiple streaming platforms around the world, including Netflix and Prime Video.
Even cooler: MURDER DRONES: THE OFFICIAL GRAPHIC NOVEL is Glitch’s first-ever English-language comics collaboration.
Wyatt Kennedy is a critically acclaimed writer from the West Coast. During his career, Kennedy has worked for Marvel and Image Comics on series including NIGHTS, BOLERO, MARVEL UNITED: A PRIDE SPECIAL, MARVEL’S VOICES INFINITY COMIC, and more.
Based in Seoul, South Korea, Jo Mi-Gyeong is a visual artist and illustrator best known for her work alongside American Book Award-winning novelist Victor LaVelle on their BOOM! Studios series EVE. Additionally, she’s worked for BOOM!, Dark Horse Comics, and Image Comics on titles including POWER RANGERS, ROGUE SUN, CRITICAL ROLE: VOX MACHINA, and many more.
Get your chainsaw hands ready for this! You don’t have to be the boring, run-of-the-mill worker drone to reserve your Kickstarter-exclusive graphic novel and secure your place in this campaign.
Whether you’ve been with MURDER DRONES since the first episode or are encountering it for the first time, there’s something here for everyone to get excited about (but you have our permission to keep it masked underneath a layer of cynicism in order to look cool and angsty).
For our digital-friendly readers, get the complete MURDER DRONES graphic novel right here – in a DRM-free PDF format that can never be overwritten, updated, or recalled by our benevolent overlords at JCJenson.
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Please note: This is a digital reward only and not eligible for any physical Stretch Goals.
Get a taste of what your programming desires with this exclusive variant cover for MURDER DRONES #1, featuring new artwork by artist Jarrett Williams (Rick and Morty vs. The Universe) and printed on ultra-high quality, wraparound silver foil.
(Shiny!)
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ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN ADD-ON!
This is it! Reserve your copy of MURDER DRONES: THE OFFICIAL GRAPHIC NOVEL in a Kickstarter-exclusive softcover edition featuring cover art by series artist Jo Mi-Gyeong (The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance)!
This 136-page graphic novel collects all six issues of the comic series, along with a plethora of backmatter and behind-the-scenes features.
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ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN ADD-ON!
If you're gonna scream, scream with this set of six (6) masterfully macabre HORROR HOMAGE VARIANT COVERS, colliding the robotic residents of Copper 9 against some of the most iconic horror movie posters of all time.
Printed on high-quality cardstock, this six-issue set will feature exclusive artwork from cover artists Maddie C. (Invader Zim), Jarrett Williams (Rick and Morty vs. The Universe), and more to revealed across the course of this campaign!
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ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN ADD-ON!
Heck yes, this is our favorite tier! Reserve your copy of MURDER DRONES: THE OFFICIAL GRAPHIC NOVEL in a Kickstarter-exclusive hardcover edition featuring cover art by artist Alessio Zonno (I Heart Skullcrusher)!
This 136-page graphic novel collects all six issues of the comic series, along with a plethora of backmatter and behind-the-scenes features.
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ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN ADD-ON!
GET $10 OFF WITH THIS DISCOUNTED COMBO BUNDLE!
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ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN ADD-ON!
The complete MURDER DRONES graphic novel – in a deluxe and double-sided, silver foil-stamped slipcase and signed by writer Wyatt Kennedy (Nights, Marvel United)!
Plus: As an added bonus, this tier also comes complete with the MURDER DRONES #1 EXCLUSIVE FOIL VARIANT and the exclusive MURDER DRONES SILKSCREENED PATCH!
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ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN ADD-ON!
LIMITED TO ONLY 250 UNITS!
For our first limited edition tier, experience MURDER DRONES: THE OFFICIAL GRAPHIC NOVEL in a deluxe and double-sided, red foil-stamped slipcase edition featuring exclusive cover art by artist Austin Baechle (Nacelleverse) and signed by writer Wyatt Kennedy (Nights, Marvel United)!
Plus: As an added bonus, this tier also comes complete with the MURDER DRONES #1 EXCLUSIVE FOIL VARIANT, the MURDER DRONES SILKSCREENED PATCH, the MURDER DRONES #1-6 HORROR MOVIE HOMAGE VARIANT SET, and multiple new exclusive items, including a MURDER DRONES T-SHIRT (featuring art by cover artist Alessio Zonno), a SIX-PIECE ENAMEL PIN SET, and die-cast "ABSOLUTE SOLVER" METAL KEYCHAIN.
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Please note: T-shirt sizes will be collected during the survey phase after the campaign has closed.
LIMITED TO ONLY 100 UNITS!
For our second limited edition tier, experience MURDER DRONES: THE OFFICIAL GRAPHIC NOVEL in a deluxe and double-sided, gold foil-stamped slipcase edition featuring exclusive cover art by artist Andy Duggan (Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories) and signed by writer Wyatt Kennedy (Nights, Marvel United)!
Plus: As an added bonus, this tier also comes complete with the MURDER DRONES #1 EXCLUSIVE FOIL VARIANT, the MURDER DRONES SILKSCREENED PATCH, the MURDER DRONES #1-6 HORROR MOVIE HOMAGE VARIANT SET, the MURDER DRONES T-SHIRT, the SIX-PIECE ENAMEL PIN SET, the die-cast "ABSOLUTE SOLVER" METAL KEYCHAIN, and multiple new exclusive items, including a "CAMP 98.7" TRUCKER HAT, a hyper-limited MURDER DRONES #1 LIMITED EDITION METAL VARIANT (printed on brushed aluminum), an 18x24" GICLEE PRINT, and a WALL SCROLL (approx. 16x20") reproducing Uzi's conspiracy theory diagram from "Episode 3"!
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Please note: T-shirt sizes will be collected during the survey phase after the campaign has closed.
LIMITED TO ONLY 50 UNITS!
For our third limited edition tier, experience MURDER DRONES: THE OFFICIAL GRAPHIC NOVEL in a deluxe and double-sided, red foil-stamped slipcase edition featuring exclusive cover art by artist Moss Lawton (Star Trek: Prodigy) and signed by writer Wyatt Kennedy (Nights, Marvel United)!
Plus: As an added bonus, this tier also comes complete with the MURDER DRONES #1 EXCLUSIVE FOIL VARIANT, the MURDER DRONES SILKSCREENED PATCH, the MURDER DRONES #1-6 HORROR MOVIE HOMAGE VARIANT SET, the MURDER DRONES T-SHIRT, the SIX-PIECE ENAMEL PIN SET, the die-cast "ABSOLUTE SOLVER" METAL KEYCHAIN, the "CAMP 98.7" TRUCKER HAT, the hyper-limited MURDER DRONES #1 LIMITED EDITION METAL VARIANT (printed on brushed aluminum), the 18x24" GICLEE PRINT, and the WALL SCROLL (approx. 16x20") reproducing Uzi's conspiracy theory diagram from "Episode 3"!
This tier also includes multiple new exclusive items, including a "CABIN FEVER" SCENTED CANDLE (scented with pine and oil, in true Worker Drone fashion), a silkscreened MURDER DRONES WORK JACKET (available sizes S–XXL), a COMPLETE SET OF EVERY MURDER DRONES COMIC BOOK COVER (except "the customized cover" from Tier 11) and an 8x10" black-and-white ORIGINAL CHARACTER SKETCH BY ARTIST BRENDA HICKEY (My Little Pony)!
(No requests, please – Brenda will illustrate the Murder Drones character of her choosing! And it will rule!)
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Please note: T-shirt and jacket sizes will be collected during the survey phase after the campaign has closed.
LIMITED TO ONLY 25 UNITS!
For our fourth and final limited edition tier, experience MURDER DRONES: THE OFFICIAL GRAPHIC NOVEL in a deluxe and double-sided, purple foil-stamped slipcase edition featuring exclusive cover art by artist Andy Duggan (Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories) and signed by writer Wyatt Kennedy (Nights, Marvel United)!
Plus: As an added bonus, this tier also comes complete with the MURDER DRONES #1 EXCLUSIVE FOIL VARIANT, the MURDER DRONES SILKSCREENED PATCH, the MURDER DRONES #1-6 HORROR MOVIE HOMAGE VARIANT SET, the MURDER DRONES T-SHIRT, the SIX-PIECE ENAMEL PIN SET, the die-cast "ABSOLUTE SOLVER" METAL KEYCHAIN, the "CAMP 98.7" TRUCKER HAT, the hyper-limited MURDER DRONES #1 LIMITED EDITION METAL VARIANT (printed on brushed aluminum), the 18x24" GICLEE PRINT, the WALL SCROLL (approx. 16x20") reproducing Uzi's conspiracy theory diagram from Episode 3, the "CABIN FEVER" SCENTED CANDLE (scented with pine and oil, in true Worker Drone fashion), the silkscreened MURDER DRONES WORK JACKET (available sizes S–XXL), a COMPLETE SET OF EVERY MURDER DRONES COMIC BOOK COVER, and an 8x10" black-and-white ORIGINAL CHARACTER SKETCH BY ARTIST BRENDA HICKEY (My Little Pony)!
(No requests, please – Brenda will illustrate the Murder Drones character of her choosing! And it will rule!)
This tier also includes multiple new exclusive items, including a (fully functional!) MURDER DRONES VHS TAPE replaying the entirety of "Episode 1"; a MURDER DRONES #1 CUSTOMIZED VARIANT COVER that will feature your first name* (spoken straight from Uzi's mouth!); and a 1:1 LITHOGRAPHIC PRINT OF A MURDER DRONES interior art comic page from the files of artist Jo Mi-Gyeong. This print will never be reproduced and comes with a signed Certificate of Authenticity. Whoa!
*Some friendly rules of the road for the CUSTOMIZED VARIANT: 1) We can feature a single first name only; 2) No profanity; 3) Oni reserves the right not to print a specific name for any reason whatsoever. Try to have fun with it!
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Please note: T-shirt and jacket sizes will be collected during the survey phase after the campaign has closed.
Get the Murder Drones collective together and pledge for this MURDER DRONES campaign. and we promise some AMAZING stretch goals that will cause you to completely reboot!
Here is what’s planned once we hit these milestones.
Plus: We also have a variety of Add-On items available in addition to the primary campaign tiers for this campaign! Simply add whatever items you'd like to your pledge after you have selected your tier, or visit our FAQ page for questions on how to update your order and/or include additional Add-Ons after completing your initial pledge.
For more than 25 years, Oni Press has passionately advanced its mission to present amazing comic books and creative graphic novels from some of the greatest creative visionaries to ever grace our medium.
Along the way, we’ve forged strong and enduring relationships with comic shops and booksellers around the world, who remain – and will always be – at the epicenter of Oni’s quest to elevate and further the power of graphic storytelling.
Now, utilizing the unique capabilities of Kickstarter, the Oni Press Premium Direct program can reach farther than ever before and give casual readers, die-hard fans, and long-time collectors alike the opportunity to obtain expertly curated, specially manufactured editions of comics, graphic novels, and merchandise inspired by Oni’s most beloved series that would typically be unobtainable at the retail level.
The core components of each and every Premium Direct offering will ultimately have a simplified, mass-market version released in short order after a campaign has fulfilled. But, in the meantime, Premium Direct campaigns such as this one will be the ONE AND ONLY place to ensure you’re able to reserve the meticulously upgraded, exclusively produced versions of venerated titles – new, old, and yet-to-be revealed – from the Oni vault.
And, yes, your local comic shop or independent bookseller can participate, too! See the rest of this page for more information on retailer discounts and ordering information.
Oni Press loves comic book shops and independent bookstores!
If you are a retailer interested in stocking of the items from this campaign, our sales team will be happy to collaborate with you directly to facilitate a wholesale purchase. Please reach out directly to kickstarter@onipress.com, and a member of the Oni sales department will contact you in short order.
According to our current estimates, all tiers for the MURDER DRONES campaign will begin fulfillment in November 2026.
The costs for each respective tier listed on the campaign page DO NOT include shipping fees. Instead, all shipping charges will be collected separately through BackerKit after the campaign ends with fees determined by geographic location and shipping address. This method ensures that you will be charged the most economical rate of shipping based on your order size and delivery location.
This campaign features multiple items – including large books, oversized pieces of artwork, and fragile merchandise – that can be costly to ship securely, particularly for backers outside of the continental United States. We are in constant communication with our fulfillment partner on possible means of reducing shipping costs in order to safely ship this campaign’s valuable items in the most cost effective manner possible.
PLEASE NOTE: The shipping rates listed above are ESTIMATES ONLY, based on shipping directly from the United States to the specified location. Please take these approximate costs into consideration when deciding which tier is most suitable for you. These estimates are derived from direct shipments facilitated by our fulfillment partner based in the United States to the specified destinations listed in the chart. Given that shipping costs are subject to fuel, freight, and other cost fluctuations, the figures presented here are merely projections and are subject to revision upwards or downwards, based on various real-world considerations at the time of shipping. Once you complete the survey, we will be able to provide the final shipping cost for your order.
In addition, if the quantity of individual items in your order requires it, Oni may need to divide your order into multiple shipments. This measure is taken to ensure that your shipping expenses remain reasonable and that limited-edition or made-to-order items are not harmed during transit.
PLEASE NOTE: International orders may be subject to additional VAT fees, tariffs, or customs duties, which Oni does not collect in advance and are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Oni will not issue refunds or accept returns for any international orders that are declined.
With nearly 30 years of experience in publishing comic books and graphic novels, including dozens of best-selling and beloved series, Oni Press has extensive expertise in creating and delivering high-quality, limited-edition books, merchandise, and collector's items. We are confident that the MURDER DRONES campaign will continue that track record of excellence in manufacturing and design. In close collaboration with our partners both domestically and around the world, we have taken great care to ensure that each aspect of the MURDER DRONES campaign is crafted with the utmost precision and subjected to stringent quality checks. While our expected delivery timeline is based on the most informed estimates available at this time, it is possible that unexpected manufacturing or shipping issues beyond our control may cause delays. Should such a circumstance arise, we are committed to providing transparent and timely communication to our backers and working to expedite shipment of rewards as quickly and affordably as possible.
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