One of Valiant Comics’ most popular characters, Shadowman, is the subject of the newest Groupees bundle, with proceeds benefiting The Hero Initiative. Fans are able to unlock, for a small contribution, a plethora of Shadowman comics, and best of all, fans can customize their bundle.
Bundle sites, such as Groupees and Humble Bundle, have exploded in popularity over the past decade. The concept began in the video game industry, inspired by sites like Steam and the “pay what you want” model indie games were utilizing; over time the sites began offering other media types as well, including books and graphic novels. The bundle site model works like this: for a minimum payment, fans can unlock a basic tier of content. Then, they have the option of paying more to access more tiers of content. Fans also have a limited window of time to access the sales. Bundle sites are almost always an incredible value, as fans can sometimes access hundreds of dollars worth of content for substantially less. A majority of bundle sales benefit charity as well and these bundles have raised a whopping 150 million dollars for a variety of causes. Now Valiant Comics has paired with Groupees, a bundle site based in Portland, Oregon, to give fans a customizable Shadowman bundle!
The Shadowman sale is now live on Groupees’ site. For a minimum contribution of six dollars, fans can select from a wide variety of Shadowman comics, including all of his appearances in the Valiant reboot. All of Shadowman’s ongoing titles are available, as is Garth Ennis and Ashley Wood’s acclaimed run from the 1990s; the character’s appearances in other titles, such as Ninjak are available as well. Larger contributions unlock Deluxe Editions of Shadowman trades, omnibuses, as well as exclusive Valiant merchandise. Portions of the proceeds from this customizable bundle benefit the Hero Initiative, a charitable organization providing medical and financial aid to comic book creators in need.
Bundles offered through sites such as Groupees are already great values, offering great content at super discounted prices. The Groupees’ Shadowman bundle is no different. It is a goldmine of Shadowman comics, allowing fans to complete their collection or dive into one of Valiant’s most popular characters for the first time. Other Valiant titles, such as The Death-Defying Doctor Mirage and Punk Mambo are included, offering a gateway to the larger Valiant Universe. And fans can rest assured knowing their contribution is benefiting a truly worthwhile charity as the Hero Initiative has helped numerous creators with medical bills and other expenses.
Shadowman is one of the most enduring characters in the Valiant Universe, and now the company is teaming with Groupees to provide fans with a customizable Shadowman bundle that benefits a great cause.
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