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.
Coming Soon! Carbon Based: The Art of Lewis LaRosa Kickstarter!
9 months ago
– Wed, Jul 16, 2025 at 12:33:28 PM
This summer, Oni is launching a new Kickstarter: CARBON BASED: THE ART OF LEWIS LaROSA. Known for intensely detailed, hyper-realistic comics art, the upcoming campaign is a LaRosa’s first-ever career retrospective featuring more than 250 pages of art from Bloodshot Reborn, Punisher MAX, Uncanny X-Men, X-O Manowar, and more.
The campaign will feature numerous rewards based around LaRosa’s stunning artwork. Ranging from exquisite hardcover copies of CARBON BASED: THE ART OF LEWIS LaROSA, slipcase copies, digital copies, signed books and art prints, art commissions, and more. This campaign is coming soon, and it will feature a 48-hour discount window for those who are enthralled by LaRosa’s art as we are.
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 07:20:27 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:
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“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
Coming Soon: Oni Press Brings…RICK AND MORTY to KIckstarter?!?!
about 1 year ago
– Mon, Mar 24, 2025 at 10:49:55 AM
We can’t reveal ALL of the insanity that is yet to come just yet, but CAN share that this primo (and Kickstarter exclusive) box set – celebrating 10 years of acclaimed Rick and Morty comics at Oni Press – will feature the most deluxe presentation of the series’ first 100 issues ever attempted … plus a brand-new, UNREPRINTABLE Rick and Morty adventure from Eisner Award nominees Kyle Starks (Peacemaker Tries Hard!) and Troy Little (Cult of the Lamb)!
That's A Wrap! Thank You For Your Support!
over 1 year ago
– Mon, Dec 16, 2024 at 08:58:09 AM
Friends and Followers,
We want to thank you for all of your support on the OL' DIRTY BASTARD: LYRICAL RUCKUS Kickstarter campaign. We’ve come to a close on this chapter as the campaign has wrapped up and the rewards have been shipped out to you!
If you’re missing out on your surveys or rewards, take a minute to reach out to us at [email protected]. We’ll give you the answers you’re seeking.
Thank you again for bringing the ruckus, and we’ll see you all soon.
