World-famous wrestling superstar Chris Jericho, with an online fan base exceeding a mighty 12 million, has teamed up with Semkhor Studios to create ‘The Painmaker’—a visually striking NFT-infused comic series in the expansive metaverse realm.
Hosted on the Phantasma blockchain and tradeable on OpenSea, a boundless selection of NFTs serve as the key to The Painmaker’s endless comic book collection and intriguing ecosystem centered around a fascinating character.
The Painmaker, available for exploration now, is Jericho’s clever creation. He is a complex superhero who targets serial killers and innocent people, engaging in tumultuous comic battles while confronting his inner demons.
“I wanted to have a multifaceted character who doesn’t just fight bad guys like Marvel characters. Something that’s first-rate and hasn’t been achieved before,” says Jericho.
“Like any good story, you need to peel the layers to see what really motivates this guy: what scares him, what his strengths are, and what his limitations are. The more time taken to fill in the gaps and add in the extra details and plot points, the more interesting it gets.”
The Painmaker’s Mind-Bending Beginnings
The initial phase of The Painmaker transpires through a captivating four-issue story arc that explores the main character’s origins. It first starts with a battle between The Painmaker and an intergalactic werewolf creature, enhanced with exquisite visuals and never-ending mind-boggling themes.
Upon purchasing an NFT, the comic series automatically becomes available. Notably, there are two exciting drops. The first, available at an extremely affordable price, offers more than 300 captivating comic cover variations for each issue.
Meanwhile, the second option spotlights 8,000 unique NFTs, each of which grant access to the entire comic series and even the chance to purchase a premium hardcover magazine edition.
Every Chris Jehrico-crafted NFT comic is released periodically and can be purchased individually or as a set.
Perks in The Painmaker Ecosystem
The Painmaker NFTs represent elements of the animated ‘Genesis Lab’, which proves access to the entire series, fully realized lab animations, and in-game tokens.
Collectors are granted exclusive access to the ever-evolving Painmaker ecosystem, whereby they can unlock new chapters of the story and even have a say in what’s next by voting for their favorite plots.
Additionally, via the platform, fans can play an online game akin to the Game of War. Victory against a devious AI enables NFT comic collectors to unlock limited-edition rare NFTs that introduce new characters and accelerate plot progression.
Unsatisfied with just a graphic novel, Chris Jericho is also eager to see the Painmaker make a leap to the silver screen, feeling disillusioned with the current stance of superhero films.
A Virtual and Physical Connection
On top of enthralling virtual interactivity, the Painmaker Store (available to all NFT holders) offers exclusive access to physical merchandise, alongside prowrestlingtees.com/painmakerproject.
Upon purchasing a tangible item, collectors receive a digital collectible in their emails, transferable to custodial and private wallets—opening instant and seamless access to the Painmaker ecosystem for both crypto novices and fanatics alike.
With its compelling storytelling, interactive engagement, and flawless fusion of digital and physical realms, The Painmaker effortlessly combines web2 and web3 landscapes for an ongoing graphic novel adventure unparalleled in innovation and depth.
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