A 'nefarious graphic novel' might be different in terms of its themes. It could involve darker, more immoral or unethical storylines compared to regular graphic novels. For example, it might explore themes like crime, corruption, or the downfall of society in a more extreme way. The art style could also be distinct, perhaps using darker colors or more grotesque imagery to convey the nefarious nature of the story.
One example could be 'Sin City' by Frank Miller. It has a lot of dark and gritty stories set in a corrupt city, filled with all kinds of nefarious characters like criminals and femme fatales. Another is 'Watchmen' which also delves into some morally complex and somewhat 'nefarious' themes regarding power, morality, and the end of the world.
The funding aspect on Kickstarter gives creators more freedom. For nefarious graphic novels, they can explore darker themes without as much commercial pressure. For example, they can show more explicit violence or complex moral situations that big publishers might shy away from.
One example could be 'The Boys' which has some rather dark and morally complex themes. It was quite successful and had a lot of backers on Kickstarter. The graphic novel delves into a world where superheroes are not as noble as they seem, showing their nefarious sides.
Nefarious is purely fictional. It was made up by the writers and doesn't have roots in actual happenings. The story and characters are products of imagination and creativity.