Rocket North is a Boston-based independent studio producing toys, comics and pop culture items in limited, high-quality runs.
Over the past 20 years, whether solo or collaborating with local and international artists we have delivered a number of iconic projects, shows, events and thought-provoking work. We are high on craft and believe true creativity is and forever should be the domain of humans.
Gun Priests is a 10 issue, 250+ page sci-fi saga about the exploits of the eponymous religious military order looking to take over rugged and resource-rich planet Havvaca. Each scene is narrated by a different character, exposing their thoughts, motives and personal journeys against the backdrop of war on a doomed planet that refuses to die. Click here to read the first issue online for free.
When a brilliant, disillusioned scientist flees the Underwater City the balance of power is about to shift. Backed by the financial magnate Oracle, he searches for the ultimate power that will make his boss the master of the world, and wreak vengeance on those who treated him so unfairly. The source of this power? The legendary mushroom Banimon... Click here to read more comics for free on banimon.com
We've collaborated with the Glyos system to bring articulated Banimon toys to life, in assorted PVC and collectible vinyl format. Scaled and compatible with the rest of the Glyos System figures, they are available on banimon.com store
So, what's next?
We have been busy working on finishing the Gun Priests series with an eye towards publishing in a graphic novel format, but in true Rocket North fashion, we are also looking at some new and non-traditional ways of presenting the content and the story.
There is also some chatter about a Gun Priest-themed addition to our toy line and a few other collaborations we dare not reveal just yet. Stay tuned!
