Complete Seven-Volume FREAKS’ SQUEELE Saga Heads to Kickstarter for Definitive English Hardcover Release

The highly anticipated English translation of Florent Maudoux's celebrated French comic series, FREAKS’ SQUEELE, is officially set to launch via a major Kickstarter campaign organized by Magnetic Press. This significant initiative marks the first time the complete, seven-volume saga will be made available to American audiences, encompassing over 1,000 pages of dynamic storytelling and unique artistry.

This comprehensive release will be presented in a premium hardcover format. Beyond the core series, the campaign offers exclusive collector items, including a dedicated artbook and a stunning, limited-edition collector’s box. This box, dubbed the “Dorm Footlocker,” is meticulously designed to mimic the appearance of an in-universe school locker, adding substantial value for collectors.

Series Background and Premise

Originally debuting in 2008 through Ankama Éditions in France, FREAKS’ SQUEELE defies simple categorization, masterfully fusing elements of superhero narratives, high fantasy, and intense school drama. The premise is established in a world where becoming a hero is a government-sanctioned career path. The narrative centers on three students navigating the rigorous curriculum of a specialized university.

Success in this university hinges not only on the mastery of powers and combat prowess, which is demonstrated through duels and tournaments, but also on managing public image and surviving the inherent risks associated with the hero profession.

Publisher Mike Kennedy of Magnetic Press perfectly encapsulated the series' unique appeal, describing it as, “Think Jujutsu Kaisen meets X-Men, by way of Scott Pilgrim and a heavy pour of French irreverence.” The series has earned widespread acclaim for its distinctive visual style, sharp, irreverent wit, and adrenaline-pumping action sequences, drawing favorable comparisons to iconic franchises while maintaining a fresh, international perspective.

This Kickstarter, which is currently in its pre-launch phase allowing interested fans to sign up for notifications, represents a crucial opportunity for enthusiasts of European sequential art and manga-inspired works. The comprehensive nature of this release, coupled with the exclusive collector’s box and artbook, transforms this launch into a definitive acquisition for collectors seeking genre-defying graphic novels that blend supernatural school settings with high stakes and unforgettable humor. FREAKS’ SQUEELE promises to deliver a truly singular reading experience for global fans of comics and anime alike.