Indie Kaiju Comic Endorsed by ‘One Piece’ Showrunner

The latest kaiju-centric comic to make its mark in the indie scene has been given a huge endorsement. After an initial reveal and Kickstarter pre-launch, Marcus Walker: Kingslayer Protocol is set to debut on Kickstarter on March 3rd, with Walt Disney Alumni and debut writer Chris Yates teaming up with rising artist Simone Ragazzoni (Robotech: Rick Hunter, Power Rangers, Dune: House Corrino) to debut a brand-new creator-owned series. The book will also feature exclusive one-of-a-kind covers from NYT Bestseller Sean Murphy (Batman: White Knight Series, Tokyo Ghost, Chrononauts), Siya Oum (Neo Wonderland, Lola XOXO, Lady Mechanika), NYT Bestseller Rob Guillory (Chew, Farmhand, Mosely), and Kevin Keane (Todd McFarlane’s King Spawn, Gunslinger, Rat City).

Steven Maeda, Co-Creator, Showrunner, & Writer of Netflix’s live-action One Piece series, commented on the book, stating “MARCUS WALKER: KINGSLAYER PROTOCOL is a heart-pounding thriller that explores the nature of trauma and the unseen chokehold of the past. A rollicking family adventure with big fights and bigger feels.”

In Marcus Walker: Kingslayer Protocol, “the war wages on between Kaijus and Kingslayer Mechs in New Honolulu City, and Marcus Walker is forced into hiding under the watchful eye of his authoritative family, determined to protect him. This unexpected turn of events forces Marcus to confront the relentless dangers of his choices head on as the sinister forces dredge up old secrets from his bloodline’s past and threaten his future.”

The comic explores themes of family and self-discovery through Mech vs Kaiju action, an ideal match for fans of Ultraman: Rising, Big Hero Six, and Power Rangers. Backers can choose from a variety of Kickstarter Exclusive reward tiers, including variant covers, deluxe digital editions, and an Artist’s Edition featuring a black and white Sean Murphy cover alongside Simone Ragazzoni’s half-tone art. Collectors and art enthusiasts will also find commissions, cover art, and original pages from the series available.

The MARCUS WALKER: KINGSLAYER PROTOCOL Kickstarter campaign launches on March 3rd, 2026, and runs through April 3rd, 2026. Fans and collectors can start to unlock stretch goals today by clicking the campaign page and subscribing to the Kickstarter campaign’s pre-launch. Followers will receive launch notifications and ensure access to exclusive rewards, limited-edition items, and early bird discounts.

Check out our gallery of covers and preview images below. Stay tuned for more updates on Kaiju United.