Bandits of Batavia

Language: English, Indonesia

Completed in: 2024

Synopsis:

The story follows a martial arts student, Pitung, a boy who survives the devastating Wildfire that ravages Rawa Belong Village. Pitung lost everything that day. His parents, his brother (Ji’ih), and his childhood friends began to distance themselves because of the tragedy (Ayesha, Gomar, and Joris). This life-changing event fuels Pitung’s vow to seek revenge by killing all the bandits in Batavia. In his quest for justice, he becomes the very thing he despises most: The Immortal Bandit, Blackbull.

In his mission to ambush the hideout of the Sumatran Tiger bandits, Blackbull accidentally finds a deadly weapon in the form of firecrackers that are ready to be distributed.
This makes Blackbull have to cross paths with his childhood friend and also love interest, Ayesha, who has her own agenda to investigate the mastermind behind the Wildfire in Rawa Belong.

Soon, Blackbull, Ayesha, and their childhood friends have to team up to unveil the conspiracy between Lim Cheng the landlord, and the government of Batavia.

Publisher’s biography: Beyondtopia

Beyondtopia is an original IP company that focuses on retelling Indonesian legends and folklore to the global market with a unique twist through comic books.

Author’s biography: Bryan Valenza

Bryan Valenza is an exclusive color artist at Marvel and the co-founder of Beyondtopia. With 10+ years of experience in the American comic industry, Bryan starts his new journey as a writer and author of his own stories and visions. Bringing Indonesian legends and folklore to the world.

Type of IP: Comic Book
Rights Holder: Bryan Valenza and Beyondtopia
Rights Available: Yes