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Kickstarter Launches 'Bride of Rocky Horror' Graphic Novel

10/28/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The graphic novel Rocky Horror Show: Bride of Rocky Horror launches on Kickstarter as an officially licensed sequel.
Writer Magdalene Visaggio and artist Noemi Vettori create the sequel, set seven years after the original film.
Janet Weiss reconnects with Brad Majors amid mysteries involving Bridget Von Frankenstein.
The 95-page story offers backer rewards like plush dolls and exclusive merchandise; the campaign has surpassed $10,000.

History

Historical Context

"The Rocky Horror Picture Show," released in 1975, initially struggled at the box office but gained cult status after midnight screenings began in 1976 at the Waverly Theater in New York City. This film, a blend of horror and musical elements, fostered a vibrant fan culture, leading to interactive performances and conventions, and remains influential in pop culture, as seen in the recent Kickstarter campaign for a sequel.

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Story summary

The graphic novel Rocky Horror Show: Bride of Rocky Horror launches on Kickstarter as an officially licensed sequel.
Writer Magdalene Visaggio and artist Noemi Vettori create the sequel, set seven years after the original film.
Janet Weiss reconnects with Brad Majors amid mysteries involving Bridget Von Frankenstein.
The 95-page story offers backer rewards like plush dolls and exclusive merchandise; the campaign has surpassed $10,000.

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