On Thursday, Alterna Comics launched a pre-order crowdfunding campaign for their August lineup of books. Just like previous preorder campaigns, this one is being run both on Indiegogo (here) and the Alterna Comics website (here).

Through the campaign pages, you can pick up all five of Alterna’s August issues, or simply pick and choose the titles you want. If you’re ordering directly from the Alterna website, you can add previous issues if you need to catch up.

Here’s the official breakdown of Alterna’s August 2023 lineup:

Alterna Comics Single Issues ($2.25 cover price; comics on newsprint):

• Blood Realm #13 – DAWN OF THE WOLF: Part 1 of 6. Set during the Age of Ember, Kyron is raised amongst the mages and serves as squire to his stepbrother, Prince Exar II. But after Kyron discovers his human heritage, the young warrior’s world is torn apart and he embarks on a journey of vengeance and salvation. 32 pages; Black/White/Red; Dark Fantasy; Mature Readers 17+ | Writer | Artist | Letterer: Robert Geronimo
• Red Koi #7 – As they continue their journey on the Carrion Road, Eiko and the Swan King are suddenly attacked by monstrous reptilians sent by Lord Kitagawa! 32 pages; Full Color; Adventure Fantasy; Mature Readers 17+ | Writer & Artist: Tyler Wentland; Colorist: Nick Welch; Letterer: Wes Locher
• Unit 44 #8 – While investigating a suspicious mountaintop murder, Gibson and Hatch learn that the killer is none other than Death himself. But when the Grim Reaper takes a liking to the fellas and hitches a ride back to Area 51, the agents fear that they may be his next victims. 32 pages; Full Color; Sci-Fi Humor; Ages 12+ | Writer & Letterer: Wes Locher; Interior Artist: Aleks Jovic; Colorist: Andrew Pate
• Wulf & Batsy #8 – “THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF ZAG-ZOG” Part 1 of 4. The first chapter of a brand-new 4-part story! After decades of searching for a place to call home, Wulf and Batsy have finally found one: Zag-Zog Mansion, the former residence of their arch-enemy Professor Von Zag-Zog! What could go wrong? Everything. 32 pages; Black & White; Horror Adventure; Mature Readers 17+ | Writer | Artist | Letterer: Bryan Baugh
• Wulf & Batsy #8 – “THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF ZAG-ZOG” Part 2 of 4. A group of nosy humans have rudely invaded Cevin “Wulf” Orlock and Batsy’s new home. While Cevin plots a strategy to get rid of these pests, Batsy encounters the former owner of Zag-Zog Mansion: none other than Professor Van Zag-Zog himself… back from the dead! 32 pages; Black & White; Horror Adventure; Mature Readers 17+ | Writer | Artist | Letterer: Bryan Baugh

In addition to the comics, there are several Alterna items available as perks or add-ons, including a print set, a foil trading card featuring Unit 44’s Agent Gibson, storage boxes and collector’s cases, sketch cards, and as we mentioned above, plenty of back issues if you order direct from Alterna. All physical backers will also receive two new “Alterna Series” trading cards, this time featuring Unit 44’s Agent Hatcb and Blood Realm’s Targanus.

It is also worth noting that there is an additional shipping charge starting at $5 for backers in the United States. 

Interested? You can check out a sample cover gallery below, or visit the full Alterna August 2023 Pre-order Indiegogo campaign page here, or directly from the Alterna Comics website here.

Thanks for reading!

Please consider following The Splintering on social media or bookmarking the site for more independent entertainment news, views, and commentary!

---

The Splintering’s TeePublic store has items for all budgets, great and small! If you like what we do & want to help keep our site 100% free of paid ads, go here!