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The Clock is Ticking on “Secret Comics Presents” Indiegogo Campaign (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

There are only a few days remaining to back issue one of Secret Comics Presents, a 22-page horror anthology book published by- you guessed it- Secret Comics. Written by Nasser Rabadi (Stardust, ASYL) and featuring illustrations by Jason Robinson (Spawn), Secret Comics Presents includes four separate tales of terror presented with stark black and white artwork. Here’s the official pitch

The “Sword of Justice” Conclusion Now on Kickstarter (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Blake Worrell One comment

Top Secret Press recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for Sword of Justice issue 3, the final part of the three-issue miniseries. Written and illustrated by Silvio Spotti and featuring colors by Veronica Lopez, Sword of Justice is a sci-fi/fantasy adventure set in the distant future. Here’s the official plot synopsis taken from the Sword of Justice Kickstarter campaign page: Backers

Review: “Winter War” (Caliber Comics – Monochrome May Special)

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Bobby Sharps Leave a comment

Welcome back to The Splintering’s Monochrome May event! Today we’re featuring Winter War, a 99-page, historically-based graphic novel published by Caliber Comics in 2014 that collects issues 1-4 of the original miniseries.* Spoilers ahead! Winter War covers the conflict between Soviet Russia and Finland during the winter of 1939-1940. Scripted and penciled by Kurt Belcher, Winter War ventures into rare

John Celestri’s “Bloodwing Angel” Now on Indiegogo (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

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

Veteran animator John Celestri recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for Bloodwing Angel, a 52-page graphic novel that began life as web comic. Written and illustrated by Celestri (He-Man, The Star Wars Christmas Special), Bloodwing Angel is a supernatural fantasy inspired by the book of Job (it’s in the Bible, ya’ heathens!). Here’s the official pitch taken from the Bloodwing Angel

The Clock is Ticking on Darkgift Comics’ “Hunting Alice” (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Only a few short days remain in the crowdfunding period for Hunting Alice, a 48-page black and white graphic novel by Darkgift Comics. Written by Auby Anne Meletio and illustrated by Anthony Romano, Hunting Alice was originally conceived as a psychological thriller television script blending inspiration from The X-Files with The Silence of the Lambs with a healthy splash of

Crowdfunding Review: “ASYL” (Secret Comics, Monochrome May Special)

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Blake Worrell 3 comments

Welcome back to Monochrome May, The Splintering’s month-long celebration of everything black, white, and gray in between! Today we’ll be reviewing the crowdfunded vampire horror comic book ASYL by Secret Comics. For those of you not familiar with the “crowdfunding review” format, we grade a crowdfunding campaign on four distinct categories: Book Content and Quality Communication and Fulfillment Packaging and

Final Days to Back “TITAN Mouse of Might” Artist Edition on Indiegogo (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

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

Independent comic book creator Gary Shipman has taken to Indiegogo to offer a special Artist Edition of Titan Mouse of Might. This unique edition features black and white inks over blue line pencils in an oversized 14″ x 10″ format. Here’s Shipman’s pitch from the Indiegogo campaign page: Hello, I am Gary Shipman the creator of the Pakkins’ Land and

Monsters of Myth Battle to Save Reality in 656 Comics’ “The Cryptidnals”

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Blake Worrell 2 comments

On Wednesday, 656 Comics launched a crowdfunding campaign for The Cryptidnals, a 132-page, black and white graphic novel that has already surpassed its initial funding goal. Written by Ray Ramos and featuring illustrations by Dario Rodriguez, The Cryptidnals combines myth, monsters, and a visually dynamic aesthetic inspired by Junji Ito and Gustav Dore. Here’s the official plot synopsis taken from

Charles Santino’s “Rammur” is a Master Thief in a Police State

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

On Wednesday, veteran comic book creator Charles Santino launched a crowdfunding campaign for Rammur issue 1, a 36-page sci-fi tale with a 90s-era animated aesthetic. Written by Santino and featuring artwork by Paulo Peres and Marco Perugini, Rammur is the story of a “master thief in a future police state”. Here’s the official plot synopsis taken from the Rammur Indiegogo

Comedy, Cowgirls and Zombies in Fried Comics’ “Deadskins!” Now on Indiegogo (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

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

Despite using other crowdfunding platforms in the past, Fried Comics recently brought their genre mishmash book Deadskins! to Indiegogo, giving the IGG-faithful a chance to check it out. The current campaign is to fund the remastered edition of Deadskins! issues 3 and 4, which will be bundled together in a single book. What’s Deadskins? It’s a five-issue horror/comedy/western series with

Spotlight: DC Direct’s Batman Black and White Statue Series (Monochrome May Special)

Posted on May 4, 2021 by George Travlos 3 comments

Batman Black and White is an anthology series focusing on the universe of the titular character, as depicted in short stories by the very best talent in comic books. Originally a four-issue series produced by DC Comics in 1996, the format proved to be so successful that not only did it inspire four additional Batman Black and White series (totaling

Sit DOWN Sunday Comic Book News Livestream – 2 May 2021 Edition

Posted on May 3, 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 with Parnell and The Splintering’s own George Travlos. This week, we discussed the latest news on Parnell’s Ultra Star campaign, The Splintering’s Monochrome May event, plus a slew

Centennial Comics’ Sexy Sci-Fi Thriller “Angel’s Awakening” Now on Indiegogo

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

On Thursday, Centennial Comics launched a crowdfunding campaign for Angel’s Awakening, which has already raised approximately 25 percent of its funding goal at the time of this writing. Written and created by Daniel Parker and featuring illustrations by Bogdan Ristea and letters by (drum roll…) Eric Weathers, Angel’s Awakening is a 32-page sci-fi thriller comic book thriller starring a sexy,

Cara Nicole’s Sci-Fi Superhero Comic “Firebitch 2” Heats Up Indiegogo (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

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

After successfully raising nearly $60 thousand on a different crowdfunding platform, cosplay diva and independent comic book creator Cara Nicole is giving Indiegogo customers an opportunity to buy into Firebitch 2, the sexy superhero tale designed for mature audiences. Here’s the official plot synopsis taken from the Firebitch 2 Indiegogo campaign page: Firebitch is a high octane, no holds barred,

Crowdfunding Review: “Only Death Can Save Us” (Russ Leach)

Posted on April 26, 2021 by George Travlos 3 comments

Crowdfunding review of Only Death Can Save Us – Book One: Keystone by Russ Leach

Sit DOWN Sunday Comic Book News Livestream 25 April 2021 Edition

Posted on April 26, 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 with Parnell and War Party creator Justin Murphy and Lumina Vhox creator José Garcia. This week, we discussed the Spring ComicsGate art auction, the modern state of comic

Brian Christgau’s Six-Gun Gorilla Returns in “Cemetery Without Crosses” (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

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

Earlier this week, the crowdfunding campaign for Brian Christgau’s fantasy western comic book Six-Gun Gorilla: Cemetery Without Crosses achieved its initial funding goal, having raised more than $3 thousand at the time of this writing. Written by Christgau and illustrated by Preston Asevedo (Rockabilly Roadtrip), Cemetery Without Crosses is the eighth installment of the Six-Gun Gorilla series. Here’s the official

Mark Compton’s “Draculangela” is Danger Close to Being Fully Funded on Indiegogo (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Independent comic book creator Mark Compton launched a crowdfunding campaign for Draculangela, a new 24-page book that, at the time of this writing, is only $15 away from reaching its initial funding goal on Indiegogo. Written by Compton and featuring illustrations by Carlos Rod Silva, colors by Walter Pereyra and letters Erik Enerfold, this first issue of Draculangela is intended

Top Ten Crossover Storylines in Comic Book History

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

What is a comic book crossover storyline? Well, it’s a comic book story that travels through at least two (but often more) different titles. For example, the classic Avengers/Defenders War took place between the two titles during the 1970s and is still talked about to this day by loyal fans. A crossover could also have one centric title, with several

Crowdfunding Review: “Monster M.D.” (Rise Again Comics)

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Blake Worrell 4 comments

Just what the doctor ordered, or a prescription for disaster?

Chimera Comics’ “Testament” is Mad Max in Space (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Blake Worrell One comment

Over the weekend, Chimera Comics launched a crowdfunding campaign for Testament, a 52-page graphic novel that, at the time of this writing, is well on its way to becoming fully funded having raised more than $2,500 of a $4 thousand goal. Written by Chimera and featuring illustrations by Juliano Silva, colors by Marcos Martin, and letters by (drum roll, please…)

ALL CAPS Comics’ “CREED: Re-IMAGINARY” Crosses Six Figures on Indiegogo

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Blake Worrell One comment

Overnight, the crowdfunding campaign for CREED: Re-IMAGINARY ended successfully, crossing the blessed six figures threshold by raising more than $100 thousand in the closing hours. Published by Ethan Van Sciver’s ALL CAPS Comics and written and illustrated (and created) by Trent Kaniuga, Re-IMAGINARY is a revival of his CREED series from the 1990s. Kaniuga celebrated the close of the Re-IMAGINARY

Indiegogo Campaign for ImaginAction Comics’ “Raptor” Ends Successfully; Still Available In Demand

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

This past weekend, the crowdfunding campaign for ImaginAction Comics’ Raptor: The Preamble ended successfully, raising more than $4 thousand from 92 backers at closing time. Written by Ryan Haack, co-written by Bruce Berrueco and created/illustrated by Milton Aguiar, Raptor is a 54-page superhero origin story. Here’s the official pitch taken from the Raptor Indiegogo campaign page: Brian Brens returns to

Looking Back at Red Valkyrie’s First “Underground Art Auction” (Interview)

Posted on April 14, 2021 by neffariousnyc One comment

As packages of original art continue to arrive at homes across the country – nay, the world – we are reminded that two weeks ago something very special happened. The first (of many) “Underground Art Auctions” was hosted via livestream on the Red Valkyrie YouTube channel, forever opening up a new avenue for artists to seek exposure and make a

“Tales From Kerra Prime” by Brian Silverbax Now on Kickstarter

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

Veteran independent comic book creator Brian Silverbax is back at the crowdfunding grind with Tales from Kerra Prime, a follow-up campaign to Kerra Prime Handbook which successfully funded in 2020. Tales from Kerra Prime is an 80+ page anthology graphic novel that features 15+ different stories, with 25+ creative contributions as part of a single connected universe. Tales from Kerra

José Garcia’s “Lumina Vhox” is a Visual Tour de Force (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on April 14, 2021 by Blake Worrell 6 comments

Earlier this week, independent comic book creator José Garcia launched a crowdfunding campaign for Lumina Vhox, an 80-page space fantasy book that, at the time of this writing, is well on its way to being fully funded with more than 70 percent of its goal raised so far. Written and illustrated by Garcia, Lumina Vhox combines elements of mythology and

“Black Sun” Creator Joseph Abbott Talks Samurai, Myth, and Learning From Past Failures (Interview)

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

Independent comic book creator Joseph Abbott recently launched his second Indiegogo campaign, this time for Black Sun, a samurai action adventure featuring creatures from Japanese legend. We were fortunate enough to get a chance to discuss his campaign, which is available to support here. As always, the answers below are represented as closely to “as written” as possible with only minimal edits. The Splintering:

Riot Press Productions’ “Ultra Star” Fully Funded in 20 Minutes

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Blake Worrell 9 comments

On Sunday, Riot Press Productions founder and independent comic book creator Patrick Thomas Parnell launched a crowdfunding campaign for Ultra Star: Operation Super N.O.V.A. 5, and the project was fully funded in less than twenty minutes.* Written and illustrated by Parnell and featuring cover art by Kenneth Rocafort (GROKEN), Ultra Star is a new superhero tale set in the Johnny

Don’t Call Him Geode! “Life on Cora: Oktaz Climbs” Now on Indiegogo (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Blake Worrell One comment

The independent comic book creative team at Faeries and Ents launched a crowdfunding campaign for issue 3 of their fantasy series Life on Cora, which features a land of living rocks (none of whom are named “Geode”). Subtitled Oktaz Climbs, this third issue is written by Martin Fisher (Star Wars, Transformers) and features illustrations by Mike Jimmy De Bruin (Infinite

Second Issue of Supernatural Fantasy “Nyobi Birthright” Now on Indiegogo (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Earlier this week, independent comic book creator Larry Higgins launched a crowdfunding campaign for the second issue of Nyobi Birthright, a 24-page book that combines action, drama, and supernatural fantasy. Written by Higgins (Avani: Origins) and featuring illustrations by Samar Samio and colors by Dan Olvera (Puppet Master), issue two completes the story that began with Nyobi Birthright issue one.