Award-Winning Duo Behind Niko and the Sword of Light Launch New Interactive Fantasy Comic

Bobby Chiu and Jim Bryson, known for their Emmy-winning animated comic book app Niko and the Sword of Light, are back with a new interactive fantasy comic called Magrid's Magic Shoppe. This project, being funded through a Kickstarter campaign that closes on November 6, is described as "the world's first infinitely zooming playable fantasy comic." The interactive experience lets readers delve into the artwork, uncover hidden details, solve puzzles, and explore the panels in an immersive manner.

The duo's innovative approach stems from their shared dream of discovering hidden elements within a comic page. Jim Bryson, the hand-drawn artist, explains that the result is a unique blend of comics, animation, and games. The creation process involves sketching an idea and having it transformed into an interactive experience within minutes.

Chiu, with over twenty years of experience in film, animation, and art, co-founded An Infinite Story, a platform that enables artists to create interactive experiences without the need for programming skills or a large team.

Bryson, a founding member of StudioNX, has collaborated with renowned studios such as Marvel, Disney, Amazon, and Nickelodeon. Chiu, who also co-founded LightBox Expo and Schoolism, has contributed to the character design in Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland. Their Kickstarter campaign not only funds Magrid's Magic Shoppe but also aims to develop An Infinite Story into a toolkit for independent artists to monetize their work with interactive experiences.

Rewards offered include digital artwork, early access to the interactive experience, physical art books, signed collectibles, original art, and even the opportunity to be inserted into the story as an illustrated character with dialogue.