Fans have chased that feeling for 40 years… and now they can experience Cru Jones’ triumph once more with HELLTRACK, a sensational new comic book and official sequel to RAD, launching today through a Kickstarter campaign courtesy of Tiger Pig Entertainment!
Featuring story and character development from original screenwriter Sam Bernard and fan-favorite actor Bill Allen, HELLTRACK captures all the heart and soul of the cult classic film, following Cru Jones’ journey from BMX legend to a mentor figure as he inspires his grandson Billy to face the Helltrack—the very same death-defying tournament that he won back in 1986!
HELLTRACK features an original story by Sam Bernard and Geoffrey Edwards, and character development by Bill Allen. The comic is written by Steven Stern (Zen Intergalactic Ninja), illustrated by Ron Williams, lettered by Joseba Morales, edited by Todd Seligman, and features a cover by Brooklyn-based graphic designer and street artist LAmour Supreme.
The original RAD film was a cult phenomenon, popularizing BMX racing for Generation X and inspiring action sports competitors ever since. To capture the enduring vibe and influence of the 1980s, the HELLTRACK Kickstarter offers many awesome rewards, including trading cards featuring a mix of HELLTRACK characters (like Allen’s Cru Jones and the stunt racer played by Kevin Hull) and real-life pro BMX talent, plus high-quality full-color stickers to decorate your bike or gear, HELLTRACK stickers, and more surprises to come!
"Some 40 years ago, Geoff Edwards and I conceived the idea for the movie RAD, which has become a beloved cult classic. It’s a truly unbelievable honor that, now, decades later, the culture that we helped spawn is still going strong! To reward the rabid loyalty of its incredible fans, we are humbly proud to honor them with a chance to revisit Helltrack!" says Bernard. "It’s a real thrill to introduce it to a new generation through the eyes of Cru’s grandson. And this is only the beginning. There are many more stories to tell, so consider this to just be the start of the race!"
“It's been a long-time dream to continue the RAD saga. This is all a part of creating a bigger, better HELLTRACK... and this is only a shade of things to come,” says Allen. “After 40 years, fans finally have something to hold in their hands. It’s the gift of RAD that keeps on giving, and we’d love for you to be a part of it.”
“When I was a kid, my three favorite things were BMX, movies, and comic books,” says Seligman. “I became a pro BMXer and a movie producer, and now my passions come together with HELLTRACK comics!”
The Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for the debut HELLTRACK oversized, deluxe hardcover collectible part one is now live, and runs through July 3rd.
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