Do the vigilantes have to recite the creed when they go to a promotion board? Independent author Brent Turner recently launched Vigilantes’ Creed, a part novel, part mini-comic crowdfunding campaign featuring stories set in sci-fi universe inspired by the work of H.P. Lovecraft. Written and created by Turner, Vigilantes’ Creed follows the adventures of a “gargoyle and his team of
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Government name: “diabeetus” Haunted Pizza recently launched a second chance crowdfunding campaign for Type One, a 42-page superhero comic book. The book was previously funded on a different crowdfunding platform, but this new campaign on the Fund My Comic website provides a second chance fir those who missed out, as well as an exclusive cover for collectors. Written and illustrated
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Save the ta-tas! Sci-fi and comic book author J. Ishiro Finney recently announced that the first part of his cultural criticism series Boobs of Steel is now available for preorder. In the Boobs of Steel series, Finney (Casefile: Arkham, Bombshell) explores the origin and motivation behind attacks on the “Boobs of Steel” feminine power trope in popular media and how
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“Hey Judex, don’t be afraid… You were made to go out and shoot your enemies in the face…” This song writes itself! Over the weekend, 9 Realms & Global Frequency Studios launched a crowdfunding campaign for Judex, a 30-page black and white comic book loosely based on a 1916 French silent film. Written by Michael Oden and Aaron Neff and
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In space, no one can hear the silent “X” Over the weekend, Per Berg (aka Narwhal) launched a crowdfunding campaign for the Earthbound: Grand Prix issue 1, a 44-page sci-fi book intended as the first of a 6-issue miniseries. Written and illustrated by Berg, Grand Prix is the sequel story to the celebrated Earthbound graphic novels. This is also the
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Not to be confused with “In-law Days Revelation of a Loyalist”… these titles write themselves! On Wednesday, independent comic book creator Ben Fuselier launched a crowdfunding campaign for Outlaw Nights Genesis of a Renegade parts 1 and 2, a sci-fi action/adventure story intended for mature audiences (16 and up, recommended). Written by Fuselier and book 1 featuring artwork by Render
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It’s Drake Season Independent comic book creator and Alazmat Comics founder Alberto Martinez recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for Beast Citizen Roadwarrior Drake, a girthy 150-page action/satire graphic novel. Written by and illustrated by Martinez, Beast Citizen Roadwarrior Drake is the follow-up to Street Champion Roadwarrior Drake which was successfully crowdfunded in 2020 (holy smokes, I can’t believe it was
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You got… Skull Barrier On Monday, Warner Bros. and Disney TV character designer Chad Townsend launched a crowdfunding campaign for a pair of comics The Black Phantom: Rockets Red Glare and Kid Squid issue 0, both written and illustrated by Townsend. The project is already fully funded, having raised more than $3500 at the time of this writing. Here’s the
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The tales from the cryptid continue… Over the weekend, independent comic book creator and Alterna Comics founder Peter Simeti launched a preorder campaign for issues 5-9 of King Cryptid.* The project is already fully funded, having raised $17 thousand between both Indiegogo and the Alterna Comics website at the time of this writing. Written by Simeti the artwork of multiple
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YouTube commentator and independent comic book creator R. J. Shaw recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for CROM: The Destroyer, a 66-page fantasy graphic novel intended for readers of all ages. The project is already fully funded, having raised nearly $10 thousand at the time of this writing. Written by Shaw and featuring illustrations by Jim O’Riley, Nik Axe, and Michael
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On the 4th of July, All Caps Comics celebrated the spirit of independence by launching a crowdfunding campaign for CyberFrog 3: Red Extermination, the next installment of the record-breaking CyberFrog series. The project is already a massive success, having raised more than $250 thousand from nearly 2 thousand backers at the time of this writing. Written and illustrated by Ethan
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Steven Peros recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for Stoker & Wells: the Ashes of Revenge, a 60-page alternate history graphic novel with a horror/sci-fi spin. The project is currently struggling to achieve its crowdfunding goal, as it is currently sitting at less than 25 percent funded with only a couple of days left in the initial funding period. Written by
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Earlier this week, prolific independent comic book artist Kelsey Shannon launched a crowdfunding campaign for Scribbles, a girthy, 200-page sketchbook featuring “a decade of comic book layouts and sketches collected for the process junkie in you.” The project is well beyond fully funded, having raised more than $13 thousand at the time of this writing, which puts it in the
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Are scissors? On Monday, 18 year-old aspiring comic book creator Joshua Derstine launched a crowdfunding campaign for his debut comic, Amarok. The project is already fully funded, having raised more than $5 thousand at the time of this writing. Written and penciled by Derstine and featuring inks by John Livesay, colors by Andrew Dalhouse, and lettering by the prolific Eric
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Does anyone know what this book is about, yet? Over the weekend, independent comic book creator Michael Bancroft launched a crowdfunding campaign for The Lucent: Painted Death,* a 100-page fantasy graphic novel. The project is already fully funded, having raised more than $30 thousand at the time of this writing (which is approximately $45 thousand in Australian dollar-i-doos). Written by
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Subtitle suggestion for Writhe & Payne Book II: Wailing & Gnashing of Teeth Haunted Pizza recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for Writhe & Payne Book I, a 60-page horror graphic novel. The project is already fully funded, having raised more than $8 thousand at the time of this writing. Written by Mark Poulton and featuring illustrations by Chris Graves, Writhe
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They’re coming to inspect your pipes. Earlier this week, independent “American manga” creator Tyler Carpenter launched a crowdfunding campaign for Super Plumber Sisters, a 40-page, sexy parody of some really obscure video game series… The project is already fully funded, having raised more than $6 thousand at the time of this writing. Written and illustrated by Carpenter, this issue of
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Earlier this week, comic book artist John Romita Jr. announced that his father has passed away at the age of 93. Here’s the official announcement: No other details of his passing are available at this time. Beginning his comic book career in 1949 on Famous Funnies, Romita floated between various companies drawing horror, war, romance, and superhero comics before landing
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In Search Of Money ? On Monday, Rippaverse Comics launched a preorder campaign for Isom issue 2, the next installment of the Ill-Advised story arc. Following the record-breaking yet curiously underreported success of Isom issue 1 (which grossed $3.7 million), this second issue is already well on its way to replicating that success, having raised more than $800 thousand at
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Ichi, ni, san, Shi… jyu man! Crusade Comics recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for Shi: Senryaku Omnibus, a 240-page book that is part graphic novel, part art book. The project is already well beyond fully funded, having raised more than $100 thousand between all crowdfunding platforms at the time of this writing. Originally released in 1995, Shi: Senryaku Omnibus is
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Over the weekend, Mike Baron launched a crowdfunding campaign for Bronze Star, a 48-page “weird western” graphic novel. The project is already a rootin’, tootin’ success (kill me), having raised more than $17 thousand between all crowdfunding platforms at the time of this writing. Written and created by Mike Baron and featuring illustrations by by Pat Broderick, Bronze Star is
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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
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Won’t some hero save our dear France from this weak coffee and light cigarettes? 9 Realms & Global Frequency Studios recently announced that a new black and white comic book Judex is coming soon to Indiegogo. Written by Michael Oden and Aaron Neff and featuring illustrations by Fabrizio Ugolini, Judex is a vigilante tale set in World War II-era France.
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Va-va-va-vindicate! Earlier this week, X53 Studios launched a crowdfunding campaign for The Vindicators volume 1, a 58-page fantasy western comic. Written by Martti Kauppinen and featuring illustrations by Daniel Pascual, and colors by Javi Laparra, The Vindicators is described as a “wild, weird, western adventure”, featuring “a Civil War veteran with steampunk technology and a vampiress with a thirst for
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“I see wolf people.” Independent comic book creator NyRiam recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for BONDS: The Cursed Child, a 77-page fantasy graphic novel. The project is fully funded and currently available in-demand, having raised more than $10 thousand at the time of this writing. Written and illustrated by NyRiam, The Cursed Child is the follow-up to BONDS: The Drive,
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On Tuesday, Rippaverse Comics announced that Alphacore issue 1 will be available to preorder in Fall 2023. To pen this first issue of Alphacore, Rippaverse Comics has tapped the prolific and renowned comic writer Chuck Dixon, whose credits span decades in both the independent and mainstream spheres. The book’s artist has yet to be confirmed. Originally introduced in Isom issue
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Did Vikings have a word for leopard? Independent comic creator Edwin Ascevedo launched a crowdfunding campaign for Raid of the White Leopard, a 16-page comic book featuring black and white artwork and two separate, but interconnected stories. The project is already fully funded, having raised more that $16 hundred at the time of this writing. Written by Edwin Acevedo (The
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Need help? The team at Joseph, Frank & Stein will get you the compensation you deserve! Earlier this week, Compass Comics launched a crowdfunding campaign for the second part of Joe Frankenstein, a 72-page book that collects issues 3 and 4 (which were originally published by IDW in 2015). The project is already fully funded, having raised more than $30
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Don’t call him Jack. Independent comic book creator Nick Gibson recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for 2100 Samurai issue 3: A Bridge Too Far, a 20-page, black and white cyberpunk action book with a manga-inspired flare. The project is already fully funded, having raised more than $13 hundred at the time of this writing. Described as a “blending of such
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…And it’s totally Güey. Brian Butvidas recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for A Güey Zine, a 50+ page comic anthology. Featuring the work of several independent comic book writers and artists, the stories in A Güey Zine include comedy, action, sci-fi, all with an unabashed Latino flare. All of the work for A Güey Zine is already fully completed, even
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The Splintering 