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Sit DOWN Sunday Comic Book News Livestream – 12 December 2021 Edition

Posted on December 13, 2021 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

On the latest installment of Sit DOWN Sunday (hosted on Patrick Thomas Parnell’s YouTube channel Riot Press Productions), The Splintering founder Blake Worrell and fellow Splintering contributor George Travlos got another chance to discuss recent comic book news. This week, we discussed Robert Kirkman’s Skybound possibly picking up the Transformers and G.I. Joe licenses, news on Patrick’s upcoming Johnny Phantasm

Remembering Comic Book Creator John Buscema on His Birthday, December 11

Posted on December 10, 2021 by George Travlos Leave a comment

Remembering Comic Book Creator John Buscema on His Birthday, December 11

The Jawbreakers’ Hellpriest Gets His Own Statue

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

For those asking for more Jawbreakers merch, your prayers have been answered, because Splatto Comics founder and Jawbreakers creator Richard C. Meyer has launched a crowdfunding campaign for a Hellpriest statue sculpted by Marco Cannella. Hellpriest is- erm – was available in three sizes (I say “was” because the large, painted version is already sold out): Large Statue HAND-PAINTED –

Legendary Comic Book Artist George Pérez Announces Terminal Cancer Diagnosis

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Blake Worrell 2 comments

On Tuesday, living comic book legend George Pérez announced via social media that he was recently diagnosed with inoperable, stage 3 pancreatic cancer. Below is an abridged text from his announcement: On November 29th I received confirmation that, after undergoing surgery for a blockage in my liver, I have Stage 3 Pancreatic Cancer. It is surgically inoperable and my estimated

What’s in the box?! No Sleep Press’ “Pandora’s Demons” Now on Indiegogo (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

No Sleep Press recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for issue 1 of Pandora’s Demons, a 32-page supernatural fantasy horror book. Written by Guido Martinez (Three Thorns) and featuring illustrations by Alti Firmansyah (X-Men ‘92), Pandora’s Demons issue 1 is intended to be the first installment of an ongoing series strictly intended for mature readers (on account of all the violence

Attic Door Comics’ “Sister Mercy” is Saving Souls and Dealing Death in Mankind’s Final Days (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on December 6, 2021 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

Canadian comic book creator Corey Hardiman recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for Sister Mercy: Paradise Lost, a 120-page collection of the first 4-issue Sister Mercy story arc. Written by Hardiman and featuring illustrations by Ricardo Silva and colors by Fred Marinho, Sister Mercy is a post-apocalyptic fantasy described as “done in a 90’s grindhouse, exploitative style,” complete with foul language,

Sit DOWN Sunday Comic Book News Livestream – 5 December 2021 Edition

Posted on December 6, 2021 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

On the latest installment of Sit DOWN Sunday (hosted on Patrick Thomas Parnell’s YouTube channel Riot Press Productions), The Splintering founder Blake Worrell and fellow Splintering contributor George Travlos got another chance to discuss recent comic book news. This week, we discussed the rumors of Dark Horse Comics looking for a buyer, IDW losing the Transformers and G.I. Joe licenses,

Blast Off with Jim Tournas’ “Jetta Raye Adventures” (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on December 3, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Independent comic book creator Jim Tournas recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for Jetta Raye Adventures, a 32-page sci-fi book featuring the exploits of Jetta & friends. The project is already fully funded, having raised more than 160 percent of its initial funding goal at the time of this writing. While a traditional plot synopsis isn’t available, here’s the official pitch

The War for Christmas Continues in “Bric-A-Brac 3”

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

“Fear not, for I bring tidings of great joy! Unto you is launched this day on Indiegogo is a comic that is Christmasy.” – The Gospel of Luke (probably) On Thursday, independent comic book creator Ryan Haack launched a crowdfunding campaign for the third issue of Bric-A-Brac, a 25-page Christmas-themed comic. Written and co-created by Haack, illustrated and co-created by

John Celestri’s “Bloodwing Angel Chronicles” Book 2 Now Flying on Indiegogo (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Veteran animator and independent comic creator John Celestri recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for Bloodwing Angel Chronicles Book 2, a 52-page comedy adventure featuring the continuing exploits of the angel Mychal. Written and illustrated by Celestri, this second volume includes Episodes 3 & 4: FLY or DIE! and ALTAR of DEATH!, plus a 7-page standalone story featuring the 1717 CLUB

Review: “Scary Christmas” (American Mythology Productions, Jolly Jinglings Special)

Posted on December 1, 2021 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

Welcome back to Jolly Jinglings, The Splintering’s month-long celebration of all things merry and bright! Today, we’re going to take a look at Scary Christmas issue 1, a black and white anthology comic published by American Mythology Productions in 2019. It covers all kinds of joyous and cheerful Christmas themes, such as ultra-violence, naked ladies, cannibalism, you know – wholesome

DarkGift Comics’ “Lightbringer: Genesis” Now on Indiegogo (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

DarkGift Comics recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for Lightbringer: Genesis Volume One, a 32-page, black and white graphic novel. Written by Elizabeth “Iron Liz” Skochil and featuring illustrations by Vic King (ASYL, Hunting Alice), Lightbringer: Genesis is inspired by the work of web comic creator Lewis Lovhaug. Here’s the official plot synopsis taken from the Lightbringer Indiegogo campaign page: Things

Sit DOWN Sunday Comic Book News Livestream – 28 November 2021 Edition

Posted on November 29, 2021 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

On the latest installment of Sit DOWN Sunday (hosted on Patrick Thomas Parnell’s YouTube channel Riot Press Productions), The Splintering founder Blake Worrell and fellow Splintering contributor George Travlos got another chance to discuss recent comic book news. This week, we discussed the long-term viability of crowdfunding websites, our thoughts on Ghostbusters: Afterlife, CGnow.net, and the latest news & views

StarSky Comics’ “Aslan the Awakening” Now on Indiegogo (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Independent comic book creator and US Army veteran Adjanu Bouzi recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for Aslan the Awakening, a fantasy adventure book intended as the cornerstone of a broader, interconnected universe. Here’s the official plot synopsis taken from the Aslan the Awakening Indiegogo campaign page: Heavy is the head that wears the crown…but this one…is worth it. In the

Review: “Black Friday” (Scout Comics, Jolly Jinglings Special)

Posted on November 26, 2021 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

Welcome to Jolly Jinglings, The Splintering’s holiday celebration of all things merry and bright! Today, we’re going to kick off the season by taking a look at Black Friday, a three-issue miniseries written and colored by Jon Clark, illustrated by Travis Williamson and published by Scout Comics.* There will be light spoilers ahead. Black Friday is named for the Friday

Orphan Warrior Ella Returns in “Seeing Red” Issue 2 (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on November 24, 2021 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

No Sleep Press recently launched an Indiegogo campaign for Seeing Red: The Girl that Kissed Death issue 2, the follow-up to the first issue that successfully crowdfunded earlier this year. Issue 2 is already fully funded, having raised more than 120% of its initial funding goal. Strictly intended for mature audiences, Seeing Red looks to be well endowed with bloody

Joe Spicer’s Super-Noir Comic “Crazy 9” Now on Indiegogo

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

On Tuesday, Star Cross Comics and independent comic book creator Joe Spicer launched a crowdfunding campaign for Crazy 9, a 60+ page graphic novel that Spicer promises is 100% “finished” and ready to print. Written by Spicer and featuring illustrations by Jacob Elijah, Grant Perkins, Brian S. Dawson, Noah Whyler, Samax Amen, Shawna Mills, Adrian Fernandez (okay, that’s a lot

Sexy Gunslingers Vs. Undead Outlaws in “Dead End Moon” (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on November 23, 2021 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

Independent comic book producers Mike Tener and Alice Yurick recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for Dead End Moon, the first issue of a supernatural western limited series. Written by Scott Wilke (The Legend of Everett Forge) and featuring illustrations by Gwynn Tavares (Amelia Sky) and lettering by Dave Lentz, Dead End Moon pits a superhuman gunslinger against a horde of

Sit DOWN Sunday Comic Book News Livestream – 21 November 2021 Edition

Posted on November 22, 2021 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

On the latest installment of Sit DOWN Sunday (hosted on Patrick Thomas Parnell’s YouTube channel Riot Press Productions), The Splintering founder Blake Worrell got another chance to discuss recent comic book news. Fellow Splintering contributor George Travlos took the week off (spending time with family no doubt). We were joined by several other voices as the show went on, including

Foundation Comics’ Sci-Fi Thriller “Ascension” Now on Indiegogo (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Independent comic book creator recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for Ascension Book 1, a 64-page sci-fi graphic novel. Written by John Schuler and illustrated by Michael Yakutis, Ascension is an examination of eternal life set in a very near future. Here’s the official plot synopsis taken from the Ascension Indiegogo campaign page: Immortality Awaits! The GAFDA corporation has perfected Ascension,

How Editorial Interference at DC Diminished One of the Finest Pages of Comic Book Art Upon Publishing

Posted on November 17, 2021 by George Travlos 2 comments

The story of how the final splash page of Spectre #20 was altered and ultimately diminished due to editorial interference.

Mega Mail Call! Four Comic Unboxings for the Price of One! (free, that is)

Posted on November 16, 2021 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

Today we’re unboxing four separate comic books recently received in the mailbox of The Splintering HQ (my house). They are: BeardzzerkerBlack BishopThe Expendables Go to Helland a Graveyard Shift promo book Enough talk! Have at thee with watching! Thanks for watching today. We appreciate all feedback – positive, constructive, or colorful. Thanks for reading! Please consider following The Splintering on

The Damned Return to Save Creation in “Ed Gein: Demon Hunter” (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Blake Worrell One comment

Independent author and graphic novelist Lucifer Storm recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for Ed Gein: Demon Hunter, a genre-bending supernatural adventure that blends elements of horror, fantasy, and comedy. Yes, comedy. And yes, that Ed Gein. The 1950s serial killer. Only in comics, folks! Written and created by Storm and featuring black and white illustrations by Kristian Rossi (Trespasser), Ed

Sit DOWN Sunday Comic Book News Livestream – 14 November 2021 Edition

Posted on November 15, 2021 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

On the latest installment of Sit DOWN Sunday (hosted on Patrick Thomas Parnell’s YouTube channel Riot Press Productions), The Splintering founder Blake Worrell and fellow Splintering contributor George Travlos got another chance to discuss recent comic book news. This week, we discussed at length the number of comic book crowdfunding campaigns that are behind schedule, and when late becomes too

Scott McCullough’s “Doorkickers” are Back to Deliver a Dose of Bad Medicine

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

On Thursday, independent comic book creator Scott McCullough launched a crowdfunding campaign for Doorkickers: Bad Medicine, the sequel to Doorkickers: Panzer Demon which was successfully crowdfunded in 2019. Written and created by McCullough (Peregrine: Wings of the Falcon) and featuring illustrations by Douglas Franchin, colors by Farah Nurmaliza and lettering by the prolific Eric Weathers (Battle Brick Road), Bad Medicine

The Pageau Brothers’ “God’s’Dog: Monster” Raises $100k on Indiegogo

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Blake Worrell One comment

I hate it when I feel like I’ve already covered something, but then I can’t seem to find it anywhere on the site. That is certainly the case with the Pageau Brothers’ God’s’Dog: Monster, though it’s quite possible that the odd use of apostrophes in the title are throwing off my searches. Bah! Anyway… in an effort to not let

Topher Chambers’ Lovecraftian Horror Comic “The Black Book” Now on Indiegogo

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Earlier this week, independent film maker and fiction author Topher Chambers launched a crowdfunding campaign for The Black Book, a horror anthology comic book with Lovecraftian themes. Written by Chambers and illustrated by Jonathon Espinoza, The Black Book is intended as the first of a four-part series based on a novel by the same name. Here’s the official pitch taken

Ryan and Jami Drost’s Superhero Tale “Stealth Hammer” Returns to Kickstarter for Issue 2 (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Blake Worrell One comment

The husband and wife creative team of Ryan and Jami Drost recently launched a Kickstarter campaign for Stealth Hammer issue 2 via Kickstarter. This all-ages comic is the follow up to… wait for it… Stealth Hammer issue 1, which was successfully crowdfunded in 2020. Written by Ryan Drost and featuring illustrations by Joel Jackson and colors by Christopher Sotomayor, Stealth

Pet Piranha Comics’ “Astral Vengeance” Now on Indiegogo (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Pet Piranha Comics recently launched an Indiegogo campaign campaign for Astral Vengeance issue 1, which is actually the fourth installment in the Astral series. The project is already fully funded, as the book was previously crowdfunded successfully on Kickstarter. Written by Jay Magnum and featuring pencils by Ariel Mendel, inks by Rudi Sucipto, and colors by Rohvel Yumul, Astral Vengeance

Robert Geronimo Returns “Blood Realm” with “Wrath of Kings”, and He’s Not Alone

Posted on November 2, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

“Greetings, travelers…” Over the weekend, independent comic book creator Robert Geronimo launched a crowdfunding campaign for Blood Realm: Wrath of Kings, a unique entry into the renowned Blood Realm fantasy saga. As the creator of the franchise (which is published by Alterna Comics), Geronimo has – so far – provided all of the Blood Realm stories and illustrations himself. With