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Crowdfunding Corner: Skybound launches Daniel Warren Johnson’s Extremity: Signature Edition

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Skybound has launched the campaign for the Kickstarter-exclusive Extremity: Signature Edition, collecting the masterwork Extremity from Daniel Warren Johnson like never before. The campaign is live on Kickstarter now. 

The Extremity Kickstarter campaign features two distinct books – Extremity: Signature Edition, the core 256-page book that presents all 12 issues of the comic book in 12” x 17” format, and The Art of Extremity, a 128-page book that presents a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Extremity, sized at 8.25” x 11.75”. 

Extremity: Signature Edition showcases Daniel Warren Johnson’s Extremity, where the beauty of Studio Ghibli meets the intensity of Mad Max, in a stunning new format at the same size as originally drawn. Readers will be treated to Johnson’s unlettered line art at actual board size (12” x 17”, versus the traditional comics size of 6” x 10”), bringing Extremity to life in an oversized, eye-popping format. 

The Art of Extremity contains a foreword by Daniel Warren Johnson, as well as never-before-seen sketches and concept artwork for Extremity. A window into the mind of a worldbuilding creator, The Art of Extremity is a perfect companion to the Extremity: Signature Edition.  

The campaign also exclusively presents tiered access to Extremity merch, including prints, bookmarks, and T-shirts, as well as signed editions and two retailer levels for comic book shops. Previous backers and mailing list members will also receive a free Extremity title logo pin when they back the campaign. 

Extremity: Signature Edition is the first time that Skybound has offered comic book content in this format and will also launch a new product line at Skybound of books that collect the original art of a comic at board size of 12” x 17”, with more announcements to come. 

The Extremity: Artist Edition campaign is live now on Kickstarter, with stretch goals and campaign-exclusive products to be announced through the close of the campaign, Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 12:00 PM PT. 

Crowdfunding Corner: Rachel Pollack and Chris Weston’s Time Breakers gets collected

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Time Breakers

For the first time ever, veteran comics artist Chris Weston is re-releasing his creator owned book, Time Breakers. The crowdfunding campaign on Zoop is where this mini series for the DC Comics Imprint Helix is being collected. The series will be displayed as a gorgeous hardcover featuring an all-new cover, the entire run, character designs, process art and more.  The collection is dedicated to Weston’s co-creator and series writer, the late Rachel Pollack.

Time Breakers is a story about Angela Attenborough, a young, bored housewife of the 1950s… She’s about to be recruited by a future version of herself to a secret society of time-travelers known as The Time Breakers. Comprised of members drawn from the past, present and future, The Time Breakers are dedicated to the creation of time paradoxes, which they believe are instrumental to the creation of life itself. Their efforts bring them into a deadly conflict with The Knowers, a rival time-traveling cult who zealousy resist all forms of meddling in historical events.

Crowdfunding Corner: Cherry’s Jubilee Collection by Underground Comics Legend Larry Welz

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Cherry ‘Poptart’ is most likely the Best-Selling Adult comic book of all time. Now is your chance to own an entire chapter of Cherry Herstory in one book! 

Discordia has launched a Kickstarter for the first ever trade paperback collection of Cherry’s Jubilee #1-4! It features the work of Larry Welz as well as a cast of guest artists and writers.

From 1992-1994 the Cherry’s Jubilee Spin-Off series featured stories by various writers and artists joined together to pen spin-off stories in from the Cherryverse, where anything can happen, and everything comes off! NSFW art ranges in style from Archie-esque to Manga to everything Underground. An Historic archive of American Erotic Arts!

This Kickstarter release features a new cover by Larry Welz. It also includes a new foreword by Jason Atomic UK. It’s140 Pages of Total Carnal Mayhem!

Writers and Artist included in the original issues: Mark Bode, Molly Kiely, Dave Warren, Jim Pitts, Chuck Austen, Geoffrey C. Everts, R.C. Harvey, Dan Fogel, Greg Espinoza, S.E. Mills, Ross Ptasynski, Zoot Vlezenbeek, Duke Roosevelt, Marv Wolfman, Justine Blanco, Chris Tirri, John J. Wozniak, Richard ‘Grass’ Green, Leslie Sternbergh, Kate Worley, Forg, Steven Crompton, Lee Terry, Lew Reid, and Larry Todd.

Crowdfunding Corner: Magnetic Press launches two from Jim Bishop

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Lost Letters and My Dear Pierrot

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Two surreal tales of life, love, and loss from an extraordinary imagination…

From the Award-winning wunderkind creator Jim Bishop, comes two tales of heartbreak and adventure: Lost Letters and My Dear Pierrot, now live on Backerkit!  

For fans of Studio Ghibli and Satoshi Kon, these powerful and unique Award-winning OGNs are presented in English for the very first time, and are available only from Magnetic Press, the industry’s leading graphic novel publisher.

Lost Letters

On an idyllic island where humans and fish coexist on land, young Iode (short for Iodine) waits patiently for a letter he has been expecting, one that seems to be perpetually delayed. Suspecting it might have gotten lost, he takes a trip into town to inquire at the post office. Along the way, he meets a spirited hitchhiker entrusted to deliver a mysterious package by the enigmatic underworld syndicate, “The Octopus. ”Their two missions intertwine leading not only to unexpected adventure, but deep personal realizations for both of them… The world is not what it seems, and the simple surreality of their little town may not be everything it seems to be.

Exploring the value of Family and Friendship amidst deep, personal doubts, LOST LETTERS is a deceptively powerful tale of emotional orphans coming to grips with the reality of their surroundings. Set in a surreal fantasy land populated by talking fish, this multi-layered adventure is filled with exciting action, beautiful palettes, startling imagination, and quiet dignity.

Originally released in Europe in 2021, the OGN won multiple awards including the International Manga Awards in Japan, Lecteurs.com BD Prize,  the France Bleu Comic Award, and the 2022 Orange Comics Prize.

My Dear Pierrot

Cléa, a young noblewoman, is groomed for a promising future with Berthier, the son of a Count. It should be a comfortable life, but is that what she truly wants…? Fate introduces her to Pierrot, a charming street magician who sweeps her off her feet and reveals what her sheltered life lacks. Fascinated by Pierrot, Cléa follows him to his hidden treehouse in the woods, where wonders unimaginable unfold. The boundaries of possibility expand before her, but is she really chasing freedom, or is she trapped in Pierrot’s spell…?

What begins as a fairy tale romance turns gradually into a fantasy thriller with dark twists and dangerous repercussions that will keep you turning the pages through to its deadly climax. This is not your typical storybook of whimsical witchcraft — Jim Bishop deftly manipulates the tropes and reader expectations to explore the delicate line between devotion and independence.

Both Lost Letters and My Dear Pierrot are offered in multiple editions including Digital, Premium Softcover, Deluxe Hardcover, and a Limited Edition Slipcased Set. Books may be ordered individually or you can create your own customized bundle by selecting a base Pledge Level and then adding other items as add-ons. 

The campaign ends Friday, March 15th at 8pm EST/5pm PST.

Outland Entertainment and Cullen Bunn expand their horror endeavor

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Last year, Outland Entertainment announced Cullen Bunn’s horror imprint, Outer Shadows. Through Outer Shadows, three prose projects (Swords in the Shadows, Raze, and Crooked Hills) have been published. While more terrifying prose projects are in the works, Outer Shadows will also be pushing into the comic book publishing arena with an aggressive, exciting, and horrifying initiative.

There are dozens of comic books, trade paperbacks, and original graphic novels planned for the Outer Shadows imprint. First up, a dark fantasy/horror series titled The Faraway, written by Bunn and illustrated by Vitalii Kalchenko.

In the release, Bunn described the new series:

The Faraway offers a clear premise. If you’re my age, you loved the old Dungeons and Dragons cartoon, where a group of kids get swept into a magical land. What happens, though, if those kids get trapped in a realm of fantasy and magic… that has been completely consumed by evil? In The Faraway, a group of unlucky gamers finds themselves surrounded by a world of horrifying monsters and murderous cutthroats. And, while the book is gorgeously illustrated, the situation will not be pretty.

The Kickstarter campaign for The Faraway will launch on March 7, 2024. The pre-launch campaign page is live now. 

Several other comics are currently in production for Outer Shadows, with a variety of styles and horror subgenres being tackled. In addition to The Faraway, a new erotic horror thriller titled Bumping Uglies (illustrated by Ann Marie Cochran) will be serialized under the imprint. This story follows a pair of police detectives on a descent into a sex-fueled nightmare as they investigate a new mind-altering drug with supernatural origins.

The Faraway and Bumping Uglies will be a series, but Outer Shadows will also be releasing one-shot horror tales titled Nightmare Fuel Presents. These stories will be self-contained tales of pulse-pounding terror.

Nightmare Fuel Presents one-shots will include Death Duel with Chainsaw Witches (illustrated by Diogo Carvalho) which follows a group of heavy metal bandmates out to destroy the demons they helped summon. Long Pig and Azrael (illustrated by Emmanuel Casallos) follows a lonely hitchhiker and the demonic entity that is always following him. The Window (illustrated by Luay Garwan) features a down-on-their-luck family that moves into a new house… and discovers a passage to an alien world.

Bunn and Joe Bocardo’s apocalyptic vampire epic Nightwalkers, which was previously published in single issues, will join the line-up. It will be released in a collected edition and the series will be continuing through Outer Shadows.

And Bunn promises even more.

“We have several other comics and graphic novels in the works. Terrifying giant monster stories? You bet! Stories about infernally-possessed knickknacks? Of course! There are so many stories in the works, and I’m excited to make Outer Shadows a home for horror and dark fantasy comics.”

Outer Shadows publications will be released first as crowdfunding campaigns with Kickstarter. These campaigns will have options for every budget and reading preference. They will have low funding thresholds and, in many cases, shortened campaign durations. The crowdfunding campaigns will offer readers the chance to help in the creation of these comics and score some product offerings only available during the campaigns. After the campaigns are funded and delivered, comics in the line will also be distributed to the direct market.

Upcoming non-comics offerings from Outer Shadows include I’ll Kill You Last, an anthology of horror tales inspired by 80s action movies; Goblinville, a dark fantasy novella series; and The Complete Short Fiction of Cullen Bunn, a three-volume collection of Bunn’s prose short stories.

Crowdfunding Corner: Limit Break Comics launches Wish Upon a Star

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Irish comic collective and publisher, Limit Break Comics has launched the Kickstarter campaign for its fourth myth anthology, Wish Upon a Star. The campaign seeks to raise €16,500 in the month of March to publish a comic anthology of far-future adaptations of fairy tales.

Wish Upon a Star is the start of a new trilogy of myth anthologies, with Limit Break writers and editors Paul Carroll and Gary Moloney directing their attention to modern mythology.

The line-up of creators for Wish Upon a Star includes:

Brendan Albetski, Christian Angeles, Akira B., Adam Bagley, David Baillie, Paul Carroll, Peter Clinton, Alice Coleman, Pablo Moreno Collar, Shay Commander, Dave Cook, Colin Craker, Matias De Vincenzo, Sachi Ediriweera, Chandra Free, Matt Garbutt, Alex Garrick-Wright, Oliver Gerlach, Reed Hinckley-Barnes, Megan Huang, Joonatan Itkonen, Seamus Kavanagh, James Killian, John Kissee, Gareth Luby, Andriy Lukin, Marin, Robby Melendez, Dan Membiela, Michiums, Gary Moloney, Alex Moore, Micah Myers, James Nadiger, Carlos Pedro, Mari Rolin, Narjes Ruyan, Andrea Schiavone, Diana Sousa, Noah Stephens, Dan Tappan, and Johanna Taylor.

Overall, Wish Upon a Star received more than 200 pitches from creators around the world. Fewer than 10% were accepted into the book, accompanying stories by the Limit Break core creators: Paul Carroll, Gary Moloney, Gareth Luby, and Seamus Kavanagh.

If funded, the book is due for release in the second half of 2024. Accompanying the anthology on Kickstarter are a range of pins, stickers and prints, including work from Reckless Hero artist Chris Imber, and Irish illustrator Isabella von Metzradt (Helixel).

Crowdfunding Corner: Gold Key’s Figgy Furthermore – The Spirit Guide Dog by Jay Stephens

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Gold Key has launched Figgy Furthermore – The Spirit Guide Dog, a brand new comic book series penned by the acclaimed author Jay Stephens, and they’re bringing it to life through Kickstarter.

Figgy Furthermore is not just a comic; it’s a journey into the extraordinary. Join Figgy, the endearing Spirit Guide Dog, in a world where mishaps, adventure, and heart collide. Jay Stephens, known for his exceptional storytelling, weaves a tale that will captivate and enchant readers of all ages.

Fully funded, it has already crossed its $30,000 stretch goal where every backer will receive a FREE Figgy Furthermore temporary tattoo pack and we have even included a BONUS! 50 lucky backers, chosen randomly, will be gifted a vintage Gold Key Comics book!

The project’s crowdfunding campaign ends on Thursday, March 14 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT.

Crowdfunding Corner: Top Cow’s Complete The Darkness Vol. 3 is live and already knocking out stretch goals

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Top Cow Productions is re-energizing The Darkness fandom with the launch of The Complete The Darkness Volume 3 Kickstarter. This campaign begins the drumbeat of excitement for the return of the iconic, supernatural anti-heroes Sara Pezzini and Jackie Estacado in upcoming new Witchblade and The Darkness series reboots, slated for this year and next, respectively. 

The Complete The Darkness Volume 3 Kickstarter introduces readers to Jackie Estacado and his world of mayhem. There will be new freebie and add-on collectibles exclusive to backers and backers will get a chance to own The Darkness: Sourcebook featuring a brand new cover by Image Comics partner, Top Cow founder, and The Darkness co-creator Marc Silvestri.

In The Complete The Darkness Volume 3, Jackie is faced with a whole new set of enemies—including both The Angelus and The Magdalena. This volume collects The Darkness #41-64, The Darkness: Infinity, The Darkness: Black Sails, and The Darkness: Wanted Dead by fan-favorite creators like writers: Paul Jenkins, Ron Marz, David Lapham, Brian Buccellato, and David Wohl and artists: Dale Keown, Eric Basaldua, Romano Molenaar, Francis Manapul, Keu Cha, Mark Texiera, Roger Cruz, and more.

Backers of this Volume 3 hardcover will also receive an exclusive Kickstarter dust jacket, and every copy will include a limited edition bookplate signed by Silvestri.

Top Cow will make new printed editions available of The Complete The Darkness Volume 1 and The Complete The Darkness Volume 2  via a special tier for anyone still in need of catching up on the set.

Loyal fans and new readers alike can brush up on Top Cow lore ahead of the forthcoming new series with The Darkness: Sourcebook, where readers can review the history of Jackie—and all the major players of his saga—alongside Silvestri’s handpicked The Darkness Gallery with his commentary about each piece of art. This Sourcebook will also give a sneak peek into the 2025’s The Darkness series reboot.

The Complete The Darkness Volume 3 Kickstarter

Crowdfunding Corner: BOOM! and the Jim Henson Company celebrate 25 years of Farscape

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Twenty-five years ago, the groundbreaking space opera Farscape debuted on television – bucking decades of science fiction tropes, breaking new technical ground coupled with ambitious story-telling, and inspiring generations of fans in the process.

BOOM! Studios, in partnership with The Jim Henson Company, celebrates the legacy of Moya’s crew with a brand new 25th Anniversary comic book special alongside a complete two volume book set collecting the entirety of the BOOM! Studios’ Farscape library along with commemorative collectibles in the Farscape 25th Anniversary Celebration BOOM! Direct Reserve Campaign. Previously written by show creator Rockne S. O’Bannon, BOOM! Studios’ Farscape comic books were an official extension of the storytelling of the original show.

Reserve your copy of Farscape Book One and Book Two 25th Anniversary Editions in softcover, hardcover, slipcased hardcover, signed slipcased hardcover and hyper-limited character edition slipcases featuring John Crichton, Aeryn Sun, Dominar Rygel, Ka D’Argo, Chiana, and Zotoh Zhaan! Each collected edition offered through this BOOM! Direct Reserve campaign will feature exclusive cover art by popular cover illustrator Justine Florentino.

Additionally, this BOOM! Direct Reserve campaign will feature a campaign exclusive cover for the upcoming Farscape 25th Anniversary Special #1 by red hot illustrator Nimit Malavia featuring brand new adventures set in the universe of Farscape by iconic creators such as Sam Humphries, Francesco Mortarino, Sarah Gailey, and Zac Thompson, the first new Farscape stories published in over a decade! Also available will be a campaign exclusive cover for Farscape #1 Archive Edition also by Malavia – reprinting of the very first Farscape comic published by BOOM! Studios!

Farscape 25th Anniversary Celebration BOOM! Direct Reserve Campaign will continue to March 21, with special surprises, product reveals, and hidden stretch goals to be announced all month long.

Crowdfunding Corner: The Art of Chad Hardin Vol. 4 is now live on Zoop

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The Art Of Chad Hardin, Volume 4

One of comics most popular artists Chad Hardin is making his Zoop debut with The Art Of Chad Hardin, Volume 4. The first 3 volumes were huge crowdfunding successes, and Hardin has made the jump to Zoop for the launch of the 4th installment.

The Art of Chad Hardin Volume 4 showcases some of the best published and unpublished art from the celebrated Marvel cover artist and DC Comics talent. This new art book installment continues the visual journey through his career containing some of your favorite art from publishers like Marvel, DC, Coffin Comics, Counterpoint Comics, Paperfilms, and many more.

Explore the depths of his creative mind through exclusive glimpses into his creator-owned projects: The Hunters, and Death Watch. This volume offers an insider’s look at behind-the-scenes magic, showcasing private commissions, and unveiling the meticulous process from concept to completion. Witness first hand the evolution of Hardin’s masterful craftsmanship in this must-have collection for comic art aficionados and aspiring artists alike. There are early bird specials, freebies, and opportunities for original art by Hardin himself.

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