What is Black Powder Red Earth?
What is Black Powder Red Earth?
Black Powder Red Earth (BPRE) is a multimedia (comic) franchise centered around modern asymmetric warfare, private military companies (PMCs), and covert operations. Known for its realistic and tactical approach, BPRE is often compared to Tom Clancy or Mark Greaney (The Gray Man), but with a distinctively darker and more authentic tone.
Who Created Black Powder Red Earth?
The BPRE universe was created by Jon Chang. Initially an interactive art director, Jon made a radical career shift after the 9/11 attacks. During the global War on Terror, he supported Special Operations Forces (SOF) in covert operations worldwide—often outside secure zones, without uniforms, and under strict secrecy. These experiences heavily influenced the aesthetics and missions depicted in Black Powder Red Earth.
Bild oben: Ein Standbein von "Black Powder Red Earth" sind 28mm Figuren, wie sie für Table-Top-Spiele genutzt werden. Quelle: BPRE
What Makes BPRE Unique?
Unlike other military franchises that glamorize war, BPRE stands out for its uncompromising authenticity and gritty realism.
- Developed with real SOF advisors: Every mission, tactic, and weapon is grounded in real-world military expertise.
- True-to-life combat techniques: CQB tactics, asymmetric warfare, and realistic gear configurations.
- Brutally raw storytelling: No Hollywood heroics—just the unfiltered, harsh reality of modern warfare.
Image above: Black Powder Red Earth has a completely unique and distinctive style that perfectly complements the atmosphere and setting. Source: Black Powder Red Earth.
BPRE’s Unexpected Amazon Ranking
Now that we've established what Black Powder Red Earth is, here comes the unexpected twist: The graphic novels are a key pillar of BPRE’s success. Available in both print and digital editions, they recently hit #1 Bestseller on Amazon…
But under the Erotic Graphic Novels category. You read that right.
Image above: BPRE ranked as the #1 Bestseller… in “Erotic Graphic Novels.” What the heck.
I get it—this whole subculture is undeniably cool and fascinating. The male urge to do weird stuff with weird people. But classifying it as erotica? That’s wild.
The Black Powder Red Earth team took it in stride, commenting on Instagram:
"If someone gives you an award, it's rude not to accept it."
Or as we say in German: „Einem geschenkten Gaul schaut man nicht ins Maul.“
Want to Learn More About BPRE?
- Check out the official website for in-depth info on Black Powder Red Earth.
Read an exclusive interview with Jon Chang on Spartanat—an absolute must-read!
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