The Kickstarter for a new English edition of the graphic novel 10 Lost Days from Sam Hart, co-creator of the comic that inspired the film Atomic Blonde, is in its final hours — and it arrives already translated and expanded for anglophone readers. The campaign’s closing window matters now for collectors and fans: this edition combines an award-winning Brazilian run with new pages, multiple physical formats and rare free shipping for UK backers.
What the book is
10 Lost Days is a 186-page black-and-white historical fantasy that folds together astronomy, folklore and political drama. Set around the 1582 calendar reform when ten days were omitted from the year, the story follows Sophya Brahe, an astronomer and astrologer who must race across Europe in a literal 240-hour window to stop a vast magical theft.
The stakes are explicitly historical and mythic: deities and spirits inhabit the same world as early modern scientists, and the antagonist — aligned with the forces of Ivan the Terrible in the narrative — is attempting to siphon the world’s magic during the period known as the “lost days.” Along the way Sophya assembles an unusual team, from a Nordic god to a Prague golem, to confront the supernatural threat.
Publication history and the new English edition
Originally serialized in Brazil between 2018 and 2022 via eight crowdfunded issues, the series won national recognition, including the 35th HQ Mix trophy for Best Miniseries in 2023. A Portuguese hardback collection followed, but English-language access has been limited until now.
The Scratch Comics Kickstarter edition translates and re-edits that collected volume, adding nine new pages and extra backup material. That makes this release both a first formal English-language edition and a slightly expanded version of the original work.
Backer options and campaign snapshot
The campaign lists multiple physical and collectible options, appealing to readers and collectors in different ways. At the time of reporting, the project had raised roughly $8,000 against a goal near $4,700 from about 165 backers — with only a few hours left on the clock.
- Formats: softcover, hardcover, and a hardback with dust jacket.
- Variants and extras: variant covers by Mark Stafford and Ju Loyola, opportunities for original art and additional add-ons.
- Language & extras: translated into English, nine new pages, and bonus material not in the Portuguese hardback.
- Shipping note: the campaign advertises free shipping for UK backers — a comparatively uncommon perk on Kickstarter.
- Endorsements: the project includes quotes from established creators including Rod Reis, John Higgins and Kieron Gillen.
For readers who follow creator-backed releases, the combination of an award-winning pedigree and the English re-edit is the primary draw. For collectors, variant covers and original art slots add tangible value beyond the core book.
Why this matters now
The campaign’s close imposes urgency: this edition consolidates a work that was previously accessible only in Portuguese, bringing it to international readers with additional pages and materials. For fans of historical fantasy and those who track the careers of creators behind high-profile adaptations, the release offers both cultural and collector interest.
Even beyond the immediate fundraising window, the edition signals how regional successes in comics—crowdfunded series, national awards—are increasingly being ported and expanded for global audiences. That trend affects how and where readers discover new work, and it influences what publishers choose to translate and promote.
With the Kickstarter winding down, the opportunity to secure these particular physical editions and extras will close shortly; after that, availability will depend on whether the publisher arranges additional print runs outside the campaign.
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