The funny, wacky, and romantic story you've been waiting for — now available as a signed Limited Edition collector's copy, only here or in person at the artist's studio.
Knights of the Vermillion Rose is a Science Fiction Fairy Tale of the Gay Romantic Comedy kind — an adult picture book and graphic novella written and illustrated by California artist RD Riccoboni. Featuring 70 original illustrations from the 2025 San Diego Art Gallery Show of the same name.
The Story
When Gerry and his devoted dog Prosecco wander into a summer night glowing with mystery, they discover a secret written in the stars for over 129,000 years.
The Intergalactic Knights of the Vermillion Rose — legendary same-sex warrior couples from the Lemirian galaxy — have arrived on Earth in human form. Their mission: rescue the Lost Knight, reclaim the fabled Stone Tablet of Finality, and stop the shadowy Contrastadors before our world falls into darkness.
But saving a planet isn’t as simple as wielding a sword. Disguised as ordinary men, the Knights must navigate San Diego’s art scene, eccentric neighbors, late-night drag shows, and the complexities of romance — both human and cosmic. Along the way, Gerry is drawn into a love story that transcends time, distance, and even death itself.
Blending science fiction, romantic comedy, and space-fantasy adventure, Knights of the Vermillion Rose delivers dazzling world-building, heartfelt humor, and an unapologetic celebration of queer love.
A perfect read for fans of Good Omens, The Princess Bride, and Galaxy Quest — this limited collector’s edition invites you to believe in love, destiny, and the possibility that the universe is cheering for you.
Product Information
- Published by Beacon Artworks Corporation, 2025
- 8.5" x 11" — Full color paperback graphic novella
- 68 pages with 70 original illustrations
- Limited Edition of 100 — First Edition run
- Personally signed by artist-author RD Riccoboni
- Available first come, first served
- Exclusively available here or at the artist’s studio in Balboa Park, San Diego
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