Road Trip to Hell (2018-Present)
My first creator-owned comic, Road Trip to Hell is a dark comedy adventure series with horror elements.
A man haunted by a terrible power finds out he's the son of the devil and everyone from Hell is trying to kill him.
A man haunted by a terrible power finds out he's the son of the devil and everyone from Hell is trying to kill him.
Scout Comics Version
Road Trip to Hell was picked up by Scout Comics (read the details on Major Spoilers!). The series got a wonderful edit from Andrea Lorenzo Molinari and brand-new main covers by Monika Maccagni/Joaquin Pereyra as well as retailer incentive covers by Marco Fontanili. The first three issues are currently available on Previewsworld and Lunar! You can also order the first trade paperback and other merchandise on the Scout Comics website.
Road Trip to Hell #1: Popular enough to warrant a second printing! Francis Rhoades has had a life full of hardship, but things get even worse when he learns that his father is Satan himself. Now aware of his heritage, Francis quickly discovers his father has died-and named him the new king of Hell! The catch? All the damned have escaped from Hell. If one of them can kill Francis before he can reach the netherworld himself, that soul will become the new leader of Hell! With the demonic legions in pursuit, Francis will need to rely on his own special power to survive... along with an angelic ally sent by God themself!
Road Trip to Hell #2: After finding out that his father, Satan, has died, Francis has been named the new king of Hell. The catch? Everyone from Hell has escaped and is trying to kill him in order to seize his title! As a ploy to get to him, a force of Nazis has overrun Angel of Mercy hospital intending to hold his sister hostage. Assisted by his new heavenly protector, Joan of Arc, Francis must go toe-to-toe with the likes of Adolf Hitler, Heinrich Himmler, and Josef Mengele to save his sister!
Road Trip to Hell #3: Francis, Satan's designated successor as king of Hell (if someone else from Hell doesn't kill him before he gets there), must escape a hospital crawling with Nazis alongside his sister Star and Joan of Arc. To their dismay, they find out they have even bigger problems than Hitler and his goons! A new and dangerous woman enters the picture, followed by yet another infamous face! Will Francis survive with his moral compass intact?
Road Trip to Hell Volume 1: A dark comedy filled with action, adventure, and the worst the world had to offer, Road Trip to Hell follows Francis Rhoades, a young man with the ability to see horrible things in a person's future just by touching them. His life has been full of hardship, but things get even worse when the demon Baphomet informs him that his father is Satan and he's been destroyed. Now, Francis has been designated the new king of Hell. The catch? All the damned have escaped from Hell, and if one of them can kill Francis before he can reach the netherworld himself, they will become the new leader of Hell! With the help of his sister Star and his literal guardian angel Joan of Arc, Francis needs to survive his trip to hell... hopefully without losing his own soul in the process! Collects Road Trip to Hell #1-3.
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Kickstarter Version
The first three issues of Road Trip to Hell were originally funded through Kickstarter across three successful campaigns.
Road Trip to Hell #1: The Devil is in the Detail
This Kickstarter kicks off the ongoing series Road Trip to Hell, a dark comedy filled with action, adventure and the worst the world had to offer. This is the first 24 page issue (22 pages of story + thank you pages) of a three issue first volume.
The story follows Francis, a young man who was born with the ability to be able to see horrible things in a person's future just by touching them. He meets Baphomet, a demon who informs him his father is the devil and he's been destroyed.
And according to his will, Francis has been named the new king of Hell.
Praise for Road Trip to Hell:
“Road Trip to Hell is a wild, clever, inventive ride, mixing memorable, original characters that you root for and historical figures that you long to see finally get what they deserve. With the return of villains we thought we'd seen the last of, this story is timely and timeless. To find out what happens in this series, I will gladly go to hell!”—Jennie Wood (Flutter)
“The story is as gripping as it is entertaining, and the pacing keeps me wanting more!”—Marty LeGrow (Bizenghast, Toyetica)
“Son of a…Devil? Rather, son of THE Devil. Road Trip to Hell is a great first comic from Nicole D'Andria. Marco Maccagni, Joaquin Pereyra, and Justin Birch compliment the witty writing and hairpin plot twists. Definitely pick this one up.” —Erica Schultz (Xena, Twelve Devils Dancing)
The story follows Francis, a young man who was born with the ability to be able to see horrible things in a person's future just by touching them. He meets Baphomet, a demon who informs him his father is the devil and he's been destroyed.
And according to his will, Francis has been named the new king of Hell.
Praise for Road Trip to Hell:
“Road Trip to Hell is a wild, clever, inventive ride, mixing memorable, original characters that you root for and historical figures that you long to see finally get what they deserve. With the return of villains we thought we'd seen the last of, this story is timely and timeless. To find out what happens in this series, I will gladly go to hell!”—Jennie Wood (Flutter)
“The story is as gripping as it is entertaining, and the pacing keeps me wanting more!”—Marty LeGrow (Bizenghast, Toyetica)
“Son of a…Devil? Rather, son of THE Devil. Road Trip to Hell is a great first comic from Nicole D'Andria. Marco Maccagni, Joaquin Pereyra, and Justin Birch compliment the witty writing and hairpin plot twists. Definitely pick this one up.” —Erica Schultz (Xena, Twelve Devils Dancing)
Road Trip to Hell #2: The Angel of Death
Our road trip to hell continues with this Kickstarter featuring rewards for the first two issues of the Road Trip to Hell. This is a dark comedy series filled with action, adventure and the worst the world had to offer. This Kickstarter is to help pay for the printing of the second 24 page issue (22 pages of story + thank you pages) of a three issue first volume.
In the second issue, Francis and his new guardian angel, Joan of Arc, must go to the Angel of Mercy hospital, which has been taken over by Nazis! Francis must go toe-to-toe with Adolf Hitler himself to save his sister.
Praise for Road Trip to Hell:
"This is the kind of story I wish I would’ve come up with first… then I realize I couldn’t have pulled it off this good!" —Shawn Gabborin (Black Betty, Puppet Master)
“Why are you reading this quote about how good Road Trip to Hell is, when you can just read it and experience the goodness!”—Chad Perkins (ComicsRKewel)
“Road Trip to Hell is an impressive debut that reminds me a bit of the tragically short-lived TV show, Reaper. It has that same vein of dark humor and deals with just as much of the supernatural. This book sets itself out, pulling from a number of fun aspects of the Bible and history.”—James Ferguson (Horror DNA)
“I really enjoyed it. Good, clean premise. Deep characters. The art works nicely. And I love that the whole thing has a Buffy-esque swagger to it.” (Rylend Grant, Aberrant)
In the second issue, Francis and his new guardian angel, Joan of Arc, must go to the Angel of Mercy hospital, which has been taken over by Nazis! Francis must go toe-to-toe with Adolf Hitler himself to save his sister.
Praise for Road Trip to Hell:
"This is the kind of story I wish I would’ve come up with first… then I realize I couldn’t have pulled it off this good!" —Shawn Gabborin (Black Betty, Puppet Master)
“Why are you reading this quote about how good Road Trip to Hell is, when you can just read it and experience the goodness!”—Chad Perkins (ComicsRKewel)
“Road Trip to Hell is an impressive debut that reminds me a bit of the tragically short-lived TV show, Reaper. It has that same vein of dark humor and deals with just as much of the supernatural. This book sets itself out, pulling from a number of fun aspects of the Bible and history.”—James Ferguson (Horror DNA)
“I really enjoyed it. Good, clean premise. Deep characters. The art works nicely. And I love that the whole thing has a Buffy-esque swagger to it.” (Rylend Grant, Aberrant)
Road Trip to Hell #3: Divine Intervention
The biggest Kickstarter for Road Trip to Hell so far! Go on a road trip to Hell with Francis Rhoades, a man born with a terrible power who discovers he's the son of the devil. Now that the devil has died, Francis has been named King of Hell. But in order to inherit his powers, he must travel to Hell alongside his guardian angel, Joan of Arc, and his sister, Star, who's in remission from cancer. And if anyone from Hell kills Francis before he can get there, they get to take his crown! Can Francis survive his trip to Hell? And even if he does, will he be a benevolent ruler or turn out to be even worse than the devil himself??? This dark comedy series has action, adventure, and the worst the world had to offer.
This Kickstarter is to help pay for the printing of the third 24-page issue (22 pages of story + thank you pages) of a three-issue first volume as well as variant covers for the second and third issues to complete a three-issue variant set by Zoe Stanley. This Kickstarter offers all the rewards from the previous campaigns, plus a special indie comics bundle with an assortment of goodies for every reward tier backer.
Praise for Road Trip to Hell:
"Road Trip to Hell is an unforgettable ride through devious demons, high-octane dangers, and a splash of dark humor that's not to be missed!"—Brittany Matter (REINCARNATION, MARTIAL LAW)
“In a book that contains some of the most notorious people to ever walk this earth, the son of the devil, and hell itself - D’Andria brings levity with her script, which bodes perfectly with Monika Maccagn’s cartoony visuals. The creative team makes this book one ‘hell of a trip’.”—Kat Calamia (Like Father, Like Daughter, Slice of Life)
“Road Trip to Hell is a visually rich experience with a cool premise, snappy dialogue, and an action-forward mentality that makes it impossible to avoid getting swept up in.” (Comic Book Yeti)
This Kickstarter is to help pay for the printing of the third 24-page issue (22 pages of story + thank you pages) of a three-issue first volume as well as variant covers for the second and third issues to complete a three-issue variant set by Zoe Stanley. This Kickstarter offers all the rewards from the previous campaigns, plus a special indie comics bundle with an assortment of goodies for every reward tier backer.
Praise for Road Trip to Hell:
"Road Trip to Hell is an unforgettable ride through devious demons, high-octane dangers, and a splash of dark humor that's not to be missed!"—Brittany Matter (REINCARNATION, MARTIAL LAW)
“In a book that contains some of the most notorious people to ever walk this earth, the son of the devil, and hell itself - D’Andria brings levity with her script, which bodes perfectly with Monika Maccagn’s cartoony visuals. The creative team makes this book one ‘hell of a trip’.”—Kat Calamia (Like Father, Like Daughter, Slice of Life)
“Road Trip to Hell is a visually rich experience with a cool premise, snappy dialogue, and an action-forward mentality that makes it impossible to avoid getting swept up in.” (Comic Book Yeti)
