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Alazmat Comics’ “Beast Citizen Roadwarrior Drake” Migrates to Fund My Comic (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on July 11, 2023 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

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

Extreme Horror Game “Gore Doctor” Coming to Steam PC

Posted on July 11, 2023 by The Splintering Staff 2 comments

Nobody tell Joe Lieberman… Developer Salient Games recently revealed a new psychological horror game Gore Doctor for Steam PC. The game puts players in the bloodstained shoes of a mad doctor tormented by the loss of his beloved wife. Can you escape the visceral horrors of the doctor’s institute with some semblance of your sanity intact? Here’s the official breakdown

Reanimated Hero “The Black Phantom” Now Haunting Indiegogo

Posted on July 10, 2023 by The Splintering Staff One comment

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

Next Wave of “King Cryptid” Sighted at Alterna Comics

Posted on July 10, 2023 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

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

Fourth Age Comics’ “CROM: The Destroyer” Now on Indiegogo (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on July 7, 2023 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

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

Stylized Boxing Title “Punch A Bunch” Coming to Nintendo Switch on 20 July

Posted on July 5, 2023 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

Publisher No Gravity Games has announced that “adrenaline-pumping” boxing game Punch a Bunch will be released for Nintendo Switch on 20 July 2023. The game is already available on Steam PC. Developed by YouTuber and independent game developer Pontypants and ported in collaboration with No Gravity Games, Punch a Bunch is a highly stylized boxing/fighting game for one or two

Review: “Ray’z Arcade Chronology” (PS4, Nintendo Switch)

Posted on July 5, 2023 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

In the 90’s, the space shooter genre really hit peak levels with improving technology and the implementation of 3-D graphics. Taito’s Ray’z Arcade Chronology is an interesting piece of history, as it includes the original game in the series, RayForce, which was a 2-D vertical shooter, but then you get to see how things transitioned to 3-D in the follow-up, RayStorm, and then how

Ethan Van Sciver Celebrates Independence with “CyberFrog 3: Red Extermination”

Posted on July 5, 2023 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

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

New Gameplay Trailer for “Flashback 2” Revealed

Posted on July 3, 2023 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

Publisher Microids has unveiled a new gameplay trailer for Flashback 2, this time revealing a return to the artificial jungle environment of Titan. This new installment into the Flashback series is a thirty-years-later sequel to Conrad Hart’s first sci-fi adventure. Flashback 2 is being developed in collaboration with members of the original creative team, and will offer a similar blend

Their Tale of Time and Terror Continues in “Stoker & Wells” Book 2 (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on June 30, 2023 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

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

Nichibutsu’s “Cop 01” Joins the Arcade Archives on PS4, Nintendo Switch

Posted on June 29, 2023 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

Publisher Hamster has announced that Cop 01 is now available on Nintendo Switch and PS4 as part of the digital Arcade Archives series. Originally released in arcades by Nichibutsu in 1985, this is the first time that Cop 01 (pronounced “Cop Zero One”) has been commercially available on a home console. Set is a sci-fi future, Cop 01 features a

Artist Kelsey Shannon “Scribbles” His Way Onto Fund My Comic

Posted on June 28, 2023 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

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

Nox Comics Launches Debut Book “Amarok” on Indiegogo

Posted on June 27, 2023 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

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

Atari’s “Haunted House” Revival Coming to PC, Consoles in 2023

Posted on June 26, 2023 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

On Monday, Atari revealed that their upcoming reimagining of Haunted House is coming to PC, Nintendo Switch, Playstation and Xbox later in 2023. Developed by the Brazil-based developers at Orbit Studio, this new take on Haunted House “pays homage to the original survival-horror adventure by seamlessly adopting dynamic roguelite elements while incorporating stealth-based gameplay and haunting boss battles.” A playable

Danny Says Don’t Back Michael Bancroft’s “The Lucent: Painted Death” Graphic Novel

Posted on June 26, 2023 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

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

Tactical FPS “Six Days in Fallujah” Now Available via Steam Early Access

Posted on June 23, 2023 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

شلون؟ On Thursday, publisher Victura launched first-person tactical shooter Six Days in Fallujah via Steam Early Access. The full release is expected sometime in 2024, with console ports for PS5 and SeXbox coming at a later date. Developed by Highwire Games, Six Days in Fallujah recreates the Second Battle of Fallujah which took place in the Iraqi Province of Al

“Ray’z Arcade Chronology” and “RayStorm x RayCrisis HD Collection” Coming to PS4 and Nintendo Switch on 30 June

Posted on June 21, 2023 by The Splintering Staff 2 comments

Publisher ININ Games recently announced that both Ray’z Arcade Chronology and RayStorm x RayCrisis HD Collection will be coming to both Nintendo Switch and PS4 on 30 June. Both anthologies feature multiple titles from the classic RayStorm arcade space shooter series, and all of the games in each collection are being developed by M2 in cooperation with Taito (the original

Haunted Pizza Brings the “Writhe & Payne” (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on June 20, 2023 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

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

Tyler Carpenter’s “Super Plumber Sisters” Will Make You Say “Woo-hoo!”

Posted on June 16, 2023 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

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

Taito’s “MEGABLAST” Now on PS4, Nintendo Switch via the Arcade Archives

Posted on June 15, 2023 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

Publisher Hamster has announced that MEGABLAST is now available on Nintendo Switch and PS4 as part of the digital Arcade Archives series. Originally released in arcades by Taito in 1989, this is the first time that MEGABLAST has been commercially available on a home console. Set at the end of the 21st century, MEGABLAST is a horizontally scrolling space shooter

Legendary Spider-Man Artist John Romita, Sr. Passes Away at 93

Posted on June 15, 2023 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

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

Preorders for Zombie RPG “Raging Bytes” Now Available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox

Posted on June 15, 2023 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

Game publisher Kemco recently announced that preorders are now available on the Nintendo Switch and Xbox platforms for zombie RPG Raging Bytes. The game is also available to wishlist on PS4, PS5 and Steam PC. Developed by Hit-Point, Raging Bytes is designed to be approachable to a broader audience than most zombie games, with less blood and gore than is

Rippaverse Comics Opens the Floodgates for “Isom” Issue 2

Posted on June 13, 2023 by The Splintering Staff One comment

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

Crusade Comics’ “Shi: Senryaku Omnibus” Crushes $100k (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on June 12, 2023 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

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

Open-World Adventure “Sengoku Dynasty” Coming to Steam Early Access this Summer

Posted on June 8, 2023 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

Publisher Toplitz Productions has unveiled a new trailer for Sengoku Dynasty, a genre-bending open-world adventure that blends elements of RPG, city builder, life simulation and survival. Developed by Superkami, Sengoku Dynasty gives players the chance to experience the Sengoku period of feudal Japan through the eyes of a leader, craftsman, warrior or monk. Here’s the official breakdown of Sengoku Dynasty

“Taito Milestones 2” Coming to Nintendo Switch in 2023

Posted on June 7, 2023 by The Splintering Staff One comment

Publisher ININ Games has announced that the Taito Milestones 2 collection is coming soon to Nintendo Switch. Taito Milestones 2 includes ten classic arcade games from the 80s and 90s. Here’s the official breakdown of Taito Milestones 2 from ININ Games, followed by the list of games included (so far): TAITO Milestones is BACK with a second installment of your

Mike Baron’s Lovecraft-Inspired Western “Bronze Star” Now on Fund My Comic

Posted on June 6, 2023 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

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

Alterna Comics’ August Preorder Campaign Now Live

Posted on June 2, 2023 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

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

“Tetris The Absolute: The Grand Master 2 Plus” Joins the Arcade Archives on PS4, Nintendo Switch

Posted on June 1, 2023 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

The most unnecessarily longwinded title for a game about stacking blocks ever. Publisher Hamster has announced that Tetris The Absolute: The Grand Master 2 Plus is now available on Nintendo Switch and PS4 as part of the digital Arcade Archives series. Originally released by Arika in 2000 for arcades, the convolutedly titled Tetris TATGM2+ (ick) is an updated revision of

Black and White Comic “Judex” Coming Soon to Indiegogo

Posted on June 1, 2023 by The Splintering Staff One comment

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.