A 144-Page Graphic Novel

Daughter's Revenge — A 144-Page Historical Revenge Epic

Faith. Betrayal. Blood-Soaked Justice.

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THE DEVIL YOU KNOW

Jonathan Read was a man of God. Now, he is a man of war.

Branded a traitor and condemned by the Crown he served, Read is cast adrift with one final choice: die with his honor intact or sail beside the very pirates he once hunted.

Daughter's Revenge is a 144-page historical graphic novel by creators Jay David and Russ Morgan. Set against the blood-soaked backdrop of the Golden Age of Piracy, it charts one man's descent from duty into damnation—and asks what justice costs when God remains silent.

FOUR UNIQUE VISIONS.
HISTORICAL SCALE.

Official Cover A of Daughter's Revenge graphic novel by artist Erik Hodson, featuring Jonathan Read in a gritty 18th-century maritime setting. Standard full-color edition from the Rippaverse.

Cover A

Artist: Erik Hodson

A man of God turned man of war, Jonathan Read's descent begins here. Set during the Golden Age of Sail, this 144-page historical epic follows a loyal naval officer branded a traitor by the Crown. Erik Hodson's atmospheric cover captures the unflinching grit of a hero seeking blood-soaked justice when honor shatters and God remains silent.

Daughter's Revenge Cover B variant by artists Irene Strychalski and Jake Harold, depicting the psychological trauma of Jonathan Read. Limited edition historical comic art from the Rippaverse.

Cover B

Artists: Irene Strychalski & Jake Harold

After his family is butchered and his faith reduced to ash, Read faces an impossible choice: die with a failed honor or join the very pirates he once hunted. Artists Irene Strychalski and Jake Harold bring a unique emotional depth to this historical revenge saga, highlighting the traumatic reckoning owed for his daughter's death.

Premium Cover C of Daughter's Revenge by Erik Hodson, featuring high-end foiled and embossed detailing. Archival quality 144-page historical graphic novel for Rippaverse collectors.

Cover C
Foiled & Embossed Premium Cover

Artist: Erik Hodson

Experience the full scale of Jonathan Read's 144-page journey in a premium format. From the brutal campaigns of the high seas to the icy exile of Nova Scotia, this Foiled and Embossed edition by Erik Hodson serves as the definitive archival piece for fans of meticulously researched, mature-rated historical graphic novels.

Daughter's Revenge Black & White Artist Edition by Erik Hodson, showcasing monochrome interior art and high-contrast linework. Limited-print 144-page archival study of Jonathan Read's descent.

The Black & White Artist Edition

Artist: Erik Hodson

Strip away the cinematic color to reveal the bone-deep detail of Erik Hodson's master-level linework. This special edition features both a black and white cover and full monochrome interiors. Follow Jonathan Read's descent through 144 pages of high-contrast ink and meticulous hand-lettering—a definitive archival study in maritime atmosphere and historical grit.

FORMAT: 144-Page Graphic Novel (Perfect Bound) | SIZE: 6.625" × 10.25" | RATING: Mature (Thematic Intensity/Trauma) | CREATORS: Jay David, Russ Morgan, Erik Hodson

WITNESS THE RECKONING.

"I went to sea to find honor... but the sea does not care what a man is called, only what he becomes."

Narrated by Matthew Marsden, this trailer offers a first look at the gritty realism and emotional depth of Daughter's Revenge. Developed by creators Jay David and Russ Morgan, the story explores the brutal transition of Jonathan Read from a man of God to a man of war.

Set during the Golden Age of Piracy, this 144-page graphic novel features master-level interior art and lettering by Erik Hodson.

UNFLINCHING DETAIL.
HISTORICAL PRECISION.

A lone figure in 18th-century clothing walks away from camera into a golden-lit jungle clearing, hat held at his side, beside a large rough-hewn wooden grave cross hung with a gold rosary. Rain streaks the amber sky. Atmospheric, contemplative comic art from Daughter's Revenge by Erik Hodson.
Cinematic Storytelling: High-contrast shadows and dynamic panel layouts bring the brutality of 18th-century maritime warfare to life.
Shipboard brawl comic panel: a naval officer in blue coat lunges and slashes forward as POW and SLASH sound effects burst across the frame. Pirates and soldiers clash behind him on a wooden deck in a full-color action sequence from Daughter's Revenge by Erik Hodson.
Extreme close-up of an open Bible, pages yellowed, a finger tracing Psalm verses including 'Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I...' Golden candlelit light. A quiet, reverent moment of faith amid violence in Daughter's Revenge by Erik Hodson.
A young dark-haired man in a hooded cloak thrusts a flintlock pistol point-blank at a larger figure reeling backward, blood spattering, as a massive yellow sound effect erupts across the frame. Close-quarters combat from Daughter's Revenge by Erik Hodson.
A man presses a brass telescope to his eye on a rain-lashed ship's deck; inside the circular lens a full-rigged sailing ship battles heavy seas. A second officer in a gold-epauletted coat watches beside him. Blue-gray storm palette. Daughter's Revenge interior art by Erik Hodson.
Profile close-up of a weathered man in a wide-brimmed hat bent over two antique flintlock pistols he examines in his hands, expression grim and focused. Warm amber and deep brown tones. A pivotal character moment from Daughter's Revenge by Erik Hodson.
A bearded pirate captain in a deep crimson and navy coat stands defiant amid shipboard melee, sword extended, encircled by armed soldiers with bayonets and blades. Blood pools on the wooden deck below. Bold full-color confrontation art from Daughter's Revenge by Erik Hodson.
Historically Grounded: Every vessel, uniform, and blade is researched to match the Golden Age of Sail, ensuring an immersive historical experience.
Split-panel naval close combat: left panel shows a naval officer forcing a bloodied enemy down at point-blank range; right panel erupts into a chaotic deck fight with multiple figures clashing with swords amid rigging and rope. Green storm sky above. Daughter's Revenge by Erik Hodson.
Multi-panel interior page: top strip shows a skirmish inside a wooden building with British redcoat soldiers; bottom panels depict a naval officer confronted at crossed-sword point, followed by redcoats presenting arms in formal salute. Historically detailed uniforms throughout. Daughter's Revenge by Erik Hodson.
A dramatic full-bleed illustration of an 18th-century sailing ship's bow crashing through rough open seas, full sails billowing and masts straining against a pale sky. Loose expressive ink-wash style in sepia and blue. Daughter's Revenge by Erik Hodson.
Close-up impact panel: a man in a tricorn hat recoils as a sword pierces his torso, blood bursting red, while massive KA-POW! sound effects blaze in textured gold-orange letters against a near-black background. Peak violence rendered in high contrast. Daughter's Revenge by Erik Hodson.
Dual boarding-action panels: left shows a figure struck with a TWANK blow amid blood spatter; right captures a naval officer fighting through opponents with BLAM and ACK sound effects, pistol fire and smoke filling the frame. Daughter's Revenge by Erik Hodson.
Three-panel layout: large left panel shows a tall cloaked figure on deck as a British soldier guards below; top-right close-up of a man weeping while a soldier stands over a fallen body; bottom-right glimpses storm rigging against a dark sky. Tense, emotional storytelling from Daughter's Revenge by Erik Hodson.
The Hand of Hodson: Featuring 144 pages of fully inked, colored, and lettered interior art by Erik Hodson.
Three horizontal panels: top strip shows a brawl mid-impact; large center panel features a powerful shirtless man in a red coat roaring as he swings an enormous ornate mace; right panel shows a figure aiming a flintlock pistol across an open ship deck at distant figures. Daughter's Revenge by Erik Hodson.
Two-panel page: narrow top strip shows soldiers moving past barrels on a dock; main lower panel features three British redcoat soldiers in black shakos presenting arms in formal military salute before a naval officer aboard ship. Precise historical uniform detail. Daughter's Revenge by Erik Hodson.
A warship under full sail engulfed in cascading broadside cannon fire, BOOM! repeated in massive golden letters across a smoke-filled violet-gold sky. Cannon muzzle flashes and splintering wood fill the frame in a kinetic explosion of sound and fury. Daughter's Revenge by Erik Hodson.
Four-panel full-width page: top-left shows a robed cleric gesturing across an ornate desk to armored guards in a room with checkerboard marble floor and religious portraits on the wall; top-right is a close-up of a black-robed monk with hands raised in prayer beside carved stone relief; two bottom panels depict candlelit interior scenes with arched windows and partially visible figures. A scene of ecclesiastical power and intrigue from Daughter's Revenge by Erik Hodson.
ART STYLE: Gritty Realism / High-Contrast Ink | MEDIUM: Digital Illustration & Hand-Lettering | LEAD ARTIST: Erik Hodson | VISUAL THEMES: Maritime Trauma, Naval Architecture, Thematic Intensity

Preview the 144-page standalone epic that combines the visual language of modern comics with the weight of historical maritime record.

BEHIND THE VENGEANCE.

JAY DAVID

Writer & Creator

Jay, known better as Drunk3PO, is a prominent YouTube storyteller and the driving force behind the History of Pirates channel. By bridging the gap between 18th-century maritime record and gritty independent fiction, Jay ensures every narrative choice in the Rippaverse is grounded in historical weight. His mission: producing high-quality, unflinching independent media for a global audience.

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RUSS MORGAN

Writer

Russ, known online as Xwing, is an independent creator and writer who bridges the gap between historical study and modern genre storytelling. Drawing from his experience at the forge and a deep engagement with material culture, Russ treats stories as artifacts—examining their historical echoes and cultural endurance. His Rippaverse work focuses on substance over trends, grounding high-stakes narratives in the long arc of human history.

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ERIK HODSON

Interior Art, Colors & Letters

Erik Hodson is the visual architect of Daughter's Revenge. Helming every page, Erik brings Jonathan Read's world to life with a rare commitment to quality over quantity. From chaotic naval battles to the emotional trauma of Nova Scotian winters, Erik's high-contrast linework delivers a cinematic depth that defines the Rippaverse historical standard.

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