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Sit DOWN Sunday Comic Book News Livestream – 31 October 2021 Edition

Posted on November 1, 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 closing days of Parnell’s Sleepy Hollow campaign, recent happenings from The Splintering’s Festival of Dread Halloween event,

The Horror Art of Bruce Timm (Gallery, Festival of Dread Special, NSFW)

Posted on October 28, 2021 by The Splintering Staff One comment

Welcome back to the Festival of Dread, The Splintering’s month-long celebration of all things creepy and crawly. Renowned artist and animator Bruce Timm is primarily known for his iconic takes on the DC animated universe, starting with Batman the Animated Series. However, Tim’s trademark style isn’t limited to the world of superheroics. Over the years, he’s crafted a remarkable number

Review: “Otis Stein” (Skinny’s Comics, Festival of Dread Special)

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Blake Worrell 2 comments

Welcome back to the Festival of Dread, The Splintering’s month-long celebration of all things unnerving and undead! Today we’re going to take a look at Otis Stein, a 28-page, black and white horror book written by Matthew D. Vealey, illustrated by Carlos F. Rodriguez, and published by Shinny’s Comics. Fair warning – there will be some spoilers. I’ve been able

Indiegogo Campaign for Dan Plegel’s “The Goblin Girl” Fully Funded on Day One

Posted on October 26, 2021 by The Splintering Staff One comment

On Tuesday, independent comic book creator Dan Plegel launched a crowdfunding campaign for The Goblin Girl, a girthy 80+ page (64+ pages of story), dark humor fantasy book bursting at the seams with assets. The project is already fully funded, having raised more than $5 thousand at the time of this writing. Written and illustrated by Plegel and featuring colors

Sit DOWN Sunday Comic Book News Livestream – 24 October 2021 Edition

Posted on October 25, 2021 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

On the latest installment of Sit DOWN Sunday (hosted on “Pumpkin” Patrick Thomas Parnell’s YouTube channel Riot Press Productions), The Splintering founder Bogeyman Blake Worrell andgot another chance to discuss recent comic book news. Fellow Splintering contributor “Ghosting” George Travlos was too busy at Baltimore Comic-Con to join us, but new “Dactyl daddy” Sumo Shane Davis was happily available to

“Thin Blue Line” Brings the Real-World Dangers of Modern Policing to the Comic Page

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Blake Worrell 4 comments

On Friday, Blue Line Comics launched a crowdfunding campaign for Thin Blue Line, a 56-page, fictional story inspired by recent, real-world events. Written by Mike Baron (The Punisher) and featuring illustrations by Joseph Arnold and Jeff Slemons, Thin Blue Line tells a story that examines “human fallibility on every level.” Here’s the official breakdown of Thin Blue Line from the

Studio Azoth’s “Future Primitive Mag” Reveals the Mythology of a Lost World

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Earlier this week, Studio Azoth launched a crowdfunding campaign for Future Primitive Mag, a 52-page, oversized comic that combines elements of fantasy, mythology and human pre-history. Written by Kevin Gunstone and featuring illustrations by Slobodan Jovanovic, Future Primitive Mag is designed for fans of Conan, Lord of the Rings, and Planet of the Apes. Here’s the official pitch taken from

Review: “How to Die” (Eudaimonia Comics, Festival of Dread Special)

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Blake Worrell One comment

Welcome back to the Festival of Dread, The Splintering’s month-long celebration of all things grim and grisly. Today, we’re going to take a look at How to Die issue 1, a supernatural horror book written by Joshua “J.P.” Plack and featuring illustrations by Bogdan Ristea and lettering by Frederico Avila Corsini. I should note a the outset that this review

Art Highlight: “Elvira’s House of Mystery” Issue 5, Page 4 (Festival of Dread Special)

Posted on October 20, 2021 by George Travlos Leave a comment

Spotlight on the original artwork to Elvira’s House of Mystery #5 featuring work by Dick Ayers and Tony DeZuniga

Crowdfunding Review: “Tales from the Stacks” (Aspirational Comics, Festival of Dread Special)

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Welcome back to the Festival of Dread, The Splintering’s month-long celebration of all things tricks and treats. Today we’re going to take a look at Michael Critzer’s Tales from the Stacks, a black-and-white horror anthology written by Critzer and featuring artwork by multiple creators. As a “crowdfunding review”, it will cover the following criteria: Book Content and Quality Communication and

Issue 2 of Laurant Valles Jr.’s “Sacrifice” Now on Kickstarter

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

On Monday, independent comic book creator and military veteran Laurant Valles Jr. launched a crowdfunding campaign for issues 1 and 2 of Sacrifice, which Valles describes as a “horror comedy series filled with action.” The project is well on its way to being fully funded, having raised more than half of its initial funding goal in the first 24 hours.

Nasser Rabadi’s “Creepsters” Revives the Creature Horrors of the 1980s

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Last week, independent comic book creator Nasser Rabadi launched a crowdfunding campaign for Creepsters, an 86-page, black and white horror/comedy book. The project is already fully funded, having raised more than $3 thousand at the time of this writing. Written by Rabadi (Stardust, ASYL) and featuring illustrations by… erm, I actually can’t say as the campaign page doesn’t specify the

Mandy Summers’ “Pirate Queen 2” is Ready to Hoist Your Main Sail

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

Batten down your hatches, fellas, Ava Bloodstone is back to capture more booty! On Friday, independent comic book creator Mandy Summers launched a crowdfunding campaign for Pirate Queen 2, the 60-page sexy sci-fi adventure follow-up to the first book that was successfully crowdfunded in 2020. The project is already fully funded, having raised more than $4 thousand at the time

Review: “Sacrifice” Issue #1 (Festival of Dread Special)

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Amanda B One comment

Welcome back to the Festival of Dread, The Splintering’s month-long celebration of all things dark and demented. Today we’re going to take a look at issue 1 of Sacrifice, a supernatural action horror comic by military veteran Laurant Valles Jr. Sacrifice is a 32-page book (28-pages of story) written and created by Valles. The first issue, titled “Sin”, is the first

Brenden Swan’s “DisintegrationStreet Vol. 2” Now on Indiegogo

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Blake Worrell One comment

On Thursday, independent comic book creator Brenden Swan launched a crowdfunding campaign for DisintegrationStreet Volume 2, the 69-page (*snick!*) follow-up to the first volume that was successfully crowdfunded in 2020. The project is already fully funded, having raised more than Written and illustrated by Swan (Strangelove: I Want to be Chrome), DisintegrationStreet takes place in a strange world where the

Retrospective: “The Upturned Stone” Graphic Novel by Scott Hampton (Kitchen Sink Press, Festival of Dread Special)

Posted on October 14, 2021 by George Travlos Leave a comment

A look back at “The Upturned Stone” graphic novel by Scott Hampton. A Festival of Dread special.

Adam Lawson’s “Kids & Monsters” is a Horror Comic for All Ages

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

It isn’t about pedos! On Tuesday, independent comic book creator Adam Lawson launched a crowdfunding campaign for Kids & Monsters, a 72-page, horror graphic novel featured in 8.3″ x 11.7″ hardcover format. Written and illustrated by Lawson (The Kill Journal), Kids & Monsters is intended for readers of all ages despite its dark, supernatural undertones. Here’s the official plot synopsis

Shanth Enjeti’s “Nosfero: The Crypt Walker” Paints a Unique Portrait of Horrors

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

Over the long weekend, independent comic book creator Shanth Enjeti launched a crowdfunding campaign for Nosfero: The Crypt Walker, a horror adventure book presented in an oversized 8.5in x 11in, square-bound format. Written and illustrated by Enjeti, Nosfero is a standalone story with full-color painted artwork. The main story will be 25+ pages, but the book will also include some

Sit DOWN Sunday Comic Book News Livestream – 10 October 2021 Edition

Posted on October 11, 2021 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

On the latest installment of Sit DOWN Sunday (hosted on “Petrifying” Patrick Thomas Parnell’s YouTube channel Riot Press Productions), The Splintering founder “Fashionably Late” Blake Worrell and fellow Splintering contributor “Ghoulish” George Travlos got another chance to discuss recent comic book news. This week, we discussed the latest on Parnell’s Sleepy Hollow campaign, Shane Davis’ Inglorious Rex project, Parnell’s future

Larry King’s “Gemini Jump” Leaps to Instant Success on Indiegogo

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

On Wednesday, comic book enthusiast Larry King made the jump into independent comic creation by launching an Indiegogo campaign for Gemini Jump, a 48-page, black and white book designed for fans of classic adventure comics and manga. The project is already fully funded, but the best part may be that the book is already finished, printed and ready to ship

Gritty Revenge Tale “Dig Two Graves” Now on Indiegogo (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Independent comic book creator Jim Tanner recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for Dig Two Graves, an 84-page graphic novel that combines both books 1 and 2 of a 12-part maxi-series. Written by Tanner and featuring illustrations by Von Randal, colors by Kevin Anthony De Castro (aka Tevan) and lettering by Robin Jones, Dig Two Graves is a gritty revenge tale

A Look Back At The Career of Barbara Leigh, The Original Vampirella (Festival of Dread Special)

Posted on October 5, 2021 by George Travlos Leave a comment

A look back at the career of Barbara Leigh, the original Vampirella.

Mike Swan’s KreeKraw and Kris Return in “Taking the Piss”

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

Independent comic book creator Michael Swan recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for KreeKraw and Kris Part Two: Taking the Piss, a 30-page follow-up to the first KreeKraw and Kris book that was successfully crowdfunded in 2020. Written by Swan and featuring illustrations by RJ Silvers and colors by Rodrigo Ybañez Garcia, KreeKraw and Kris Part Two stars a “cowboy space

Sit DOWN Sunday Comic Book News Livestream – 3 October 2021 Edition

Posted on October 4, 2021 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

On the latest installment of Sit DOWN Sunday (hosted on “Pumpkin” Patrick Thomas Parnell’s YouTube channel Riot Press Productions), The Splintering founder “Bloody” Blake Worrell and fellow Splintering contributor “Gory” George Travlos got another chance to discuss recent comic book news. This week, we discussed the latest on Parnell’s Sleepy Hollow campaign, international shipping woes (politics and economics!), Parnell’s future

The Grim Guardian Returns in “Only Death Can Save Us 2”

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Overnight, veteran comic book creator Russ Leach launched a crowdfunding campaign for Only Death Can Save Us 2 Book 2 – Techstone, the follow-up to the first ODCSU book that was successfully crowdfunded in 2020 (which we double-reviewed here and here). The project is already fully funded, having raised more than $3 thousand at the time of this writing. Written

Army Veteran Chris Reader Brings “The Vigilantes” to Indiegogo

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

On Friday, aspiring comic book creator and U.S. Army veteran Chris Reader launched a crowdfunding campaign for The Vigilantes, a 48-page superhero adventure graphic novel. Written and illustrated by Reader and featuring illustrations by Dan Olvera, The Vigilantes is intended as the first installment of a six book arc. Here’s the official pitch taken from The Vigilantes Indiegogo campaign page:

Jakob Morris’ Supernatural Noire “Necromancer: Faith Militant” Now on Indiegogo

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Earlier this week, independent comic book creator Jakob Morris launched a crowdfunding campaign for Necromancer: Faith Militant, a 48-page supernatural noire graphic novel set in a cyberpunk-inspired universe. Written by Morris and illustrated by Ibai Canales (Iron Sights, The Abductables), Faith Militant is the follow-up to Necromancer: Tombstone Blues, which was successfully crowdfunded in 2019. Unlike its predecessor, however, Faith

Crowdfunding Review: “Starlight Cats: Merlion Rising” (9 Lives Comics)

Posted on September 29, 2021 by Amanda B 4 comments

Little girl, big adventure. Cats in space! Selling a ‘cat book’ to a predominantly male audience was a tough sale. Even I didn’t get Starlight Cats: Merlion Rising for myself. I thought that my then 8-year-old daughter would LOVE the book, that it was going to be “CUTE”! The lead character, Rebecca, was about my daughter’s age, and she loves

Quick Review: “Cobalt: Atlanta’s Thrashing” (TaleEnd Studio)

Posted on September 29, 2021 by Amanda B One comment

On October 1st, the Indiegogo campaign for Cobalt: Atlanta’s Thrashing will close, and the sign-up page for book 2 – Cobalt : Death Stalks Us will launch. This will be creator/writer Jake Adam’s second crowdfunded comic book campaign as his character and story were also part of a Kickstarter campaign for Super-Abled Comics. When I first saw Cobalt: Atlanta’s Thrashing

Otherworldly Fantasy in Chris Fisk’s “Infinitale Chronicles – The War of the Trees” (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Independent comic book creator Chris Fisk recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for Infinitale Chronicles – The War of the Trees, a 50-page graphic novel set on a distant fantasy world. Written by Fisk and featuring illustrations by António Brandão and colors by Alzir Alves and Chris Hall, the book is intended as the first part in a larger War of