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Looking Back at Red Valkyrie’s First “Underground Art Auction” (Interview)
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
Read moreMike Baron’s “Florida Man” Fully Funded on Indiegogo After Reddit Bans Book from Discussion Boards
Earlier this week, the crowdfunding campaign for Florida Man hit its initial goal with 40 days remaining in the campaign at the time of this writing. The project got a funding boost after one of the creators and all discussion of the book were banned by Reddit for one of the creators being linked to Bleeding Fool, a website that
Read morePoppa, Why Did Comics Die? (Opinion)
What’s needed is a cold, objective examination of the consumer and their connection to the comic book industry.
Read moreMillion Dollar Advice for Indie Comic Creators from the Humble “Master of Reality!” (Opinion)
In 2020, you have the opportunity to do something with a level of ease never before conceived in the history of mankind. The access available to your potential market at a relatively low cost opens the entire world to your grasp!
Read moreMy Awesome Fan Letter to Independent Comics (Opinion)
Dear ComicsGate and Anti-CG Comic Creators: Hi, my name is Bobby Sharps and I’m a paying customer. Great news- there’s a lot to like/love about your IP’s. Though I’m starting to wonder if I like some of you. I’m too old for EVS to be my uncle or to directly participate in Warcampaign’s lampooning (I can find it really funny
Read moreEthan Van Sciver’s “Bro White” book begins to take shape
Renowned comic book artist Ethan Van Sciver is already riding high on the continued success of Cyberfrog: Blood Honey and the promise of his upcoming satire book Reignbow Brute. It seems as though another brainchild had been gestating in his bizarre imagination: Bro White and the Seven Beyotches. Originally dreamed up as a joke response to Kristen Bell’s garbage-tier take
Read moreIndiegogo campaign for samurai comic “Asami” ends successfully; still available in-demand
Over the weekend, the Indiegogo campaign for Asami – Children of Rusu ended successfully, raising 175% of its goal for a total of nearly $9 thousand. Asami is a 40-page, manga-inspired samurai comic written by Stephen Hart and Gabriel Rosales, featuring illustrations by Hart and colors by DC Alonso. If you’re still interested in getting your hands on the comic
Read moreArt Thibert’s “Black and White Remastered Indiegogo campaign ends successfully; raises $40+ thousand
On Sunday, the crowdfunding campaign for Black and White – Remastered ended successfully, raising 400% of its original goal for a total of over $40 thousand. Black and White is the brainchild of Art Thibert, a 30-year veteran of the comic book industry whose credits include Superman, Batman, and Cable. Thibert wrote the original Black and White story with his
Read moreInterview: Comic artist Jon Malin talks “Graveyard Shift”, heroism, and who he most wants to punch in the face!
Last week, the crowdfunding campaign for Graveyard Shift launched via Indiegogo where it became an instant success. At the time of this writing, the Graveyard Shift project has raised more than $30 thousand with a few weeks still to go. Graveyard Shift is a 46-page graphic novel created by comic industry veterans Mark Poulton (writer) and Jon Malin (artist). Graveyard
Read moreFlying Sparks Indiegogo campaign ends successfully; raises 452% of its goal
Ending on the same night as the massively successful Red Rooster: Golden Age, the Indiegogo campaign for Flying Sparks: A Hero and Villain in Love ended successfully, raising 452% of its original goal for a total of more than $27 thousand. Flying Sparks is planned as an ongoing superhero comic series described as having an intense personal drama similar to the
Read more“Red Rooster” Indiegogo campaign finishes huge; raises $164 thousand
On Thursday, the crowdfunding campaign for Red Rooster: Golden Age came to an end after raising 1090% of its original funding goal for a total of over $164 thousand. Yes, that’s over a thousand percent – not a typo. Red Rooster: Golden Age is a 60-page graphic novel written and illustrated by Mitch Breitweiser with colors by Elizabeth Breitweiser. Golden
Read moreMike S. Miller’s “Lonestar” comic crushes funding goal
This weekend, the crowdfunding campaign for Mike S. Miller’s Lonestar: Heart of the Hero ended after raising nearly $72 thousand. That’s roughly 477% of its original funding goal. Mike S. Miller is a 26-year veteran of the comics industry, having worked most recently as the artist in the Injustice video game tie-in books for DC Comics. Miller intends to use Lonestar
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The Splintering 