It's all About Macho Talk, Stripper Ninjas, And Videogames In 'Burn The Orphanage'

Just the title alone peeks your curiosity enough to take a look at what's inside these comic book pages. From Image Comics, Sina Grace draws and co-writes with Daniel Freedman on Burn The Orphanage Vol.1: Born To Lose, a nostalgic tribute to the '80s and side-scrolling /action videogames, such as Double Dragon and Streets of Rage.

Plot Synopsis:

Rock, a young orphan, was left for dead in a burning building. All grown up now, Rock is out to find the person responsible, taking on every goon and punk in the city. Fighting by his side are his friends, Lex and Bear, who bring their own talents into the mix.

Grace discusses what inspired the concept, "I'm lucky enough that I get to work with one of my best friends on a comic book that was born of a love of video games, music, and styles of our shared childhood. We're going to put our rough-and-tough hero Rock through the wringer in Burn the Orphanage, and I'm glad that the industry embraces the product of our intense friendship."

Freedman also chimes in, "Burn the Orphanage is Sina's and my baby to the world. While it was in our collective womb, we piped in shred guitar and 8-bit techno. Birthed it by way of interstellar travel. Nursed it on an unhealthy amount of side-scrolling, brawling, and button-mashing. And clothed it in the fur-lined rags of our childhoods, meaning acid washed jeans, bandanas, and fishnets. I'm just excited for people to finally get a look at this monster."

Full of retro-humor and action, Burn The Orphanage Vol.1:Born To Lose side-scrolls its way to stores on May 7th. Then get ready for the second miniseries, Burn The Orphanage: Reign of Terror sometime in May as well.