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Exclusive: Cryptid Combat Lunchbox from Wandering Planet Toys Revealed!

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Beware the Horrible Might of Cryptid Combat! Elder Gods and classic cryptids come to life as sofubi-style fighters. Fan-favorite independent toy company Wandering Planet Toys is teaming up with sculptor and horror artist VELIKAN to create two brand-new 5-inch soft vinyl art toys. Inspired by classic horror, cryptids, and professional wrestling, Cthuluchador and The Ultimoth Warrior are ready for battle in the arena and on the toy shelf. Fans can sign up on the Backerkit pre-launch page to receive an email when the campaign launches. 

As part of the Backerkit campaign, you can get a Cryptid Combat Lunchbox featuring Cryptid Combat art by VELIKAN. and we have the exclusive reveal!

The showdown of the century will threaten the tenuous sanity of toy collectors everywhere! While fans wrestle with madness, these monsters will wrestle in the ring! In one corner is H.P. Lovecraft’s ancient evil, Cthuluchador! In the other corner is the terror of Point Pleasant, Mothman—the Ultimoth Warrior! 

Will Cthulhu pull off moves that even the Mothman won’t see coming?! Or will the terror-gaze of the Ultimoth send squidface back to the depths of R’lyeh?!

The non-articulated Cryptid Combat figures are rendered in Japanese sofubi-style soft vinyl and are available individually for $75 and in pairs priced at $120, packaged in hang bags with original header card art by VELIKAN. These Hand-Sculpted Horrors come in three unique colorways: THE INSANITY SMACKDOWN, THE MIGHTNIGHT MATCHUP, and FIRE VERSUS ICE (Backerkit Exclusive Edition).

Check out the lunchbox below and fans can sign up to support the campaign on the Backerkit pre-launch page!

  • Colorful illustration of two cartoon-style characters engaged in a wrestling match on a lunchbox, with the title 'Cryptid Combat' prominently displayed.
  • A colorful lunchbox featuring the design 'Cryptid Combat' with characters Cthuluchador and Ultimoth Warrior, showcasing a fun and quirky artwork.
  • A colorful showdown between two action figures: Cthuluchador, a green and blue creature with wings and a grapple mask, on the left, and Ultimoth Warrior, a black figure resembling a moth with exaggerated features, on the right. The background features bold text labels for each character and a central 'VS' graphic.
  • A digital artwork depicting two fictional characters in a matchup setting. On the left, a purple-skinned creature with bat-like wings and a hooded appearance. On the right, a large, furry insect-like character with prominent red eyes and antennae. The background is dark, emphasizing the colorful designs of the characters. The words 'MIDNIGHT MATCHUP TIER' are displayed at the bottom.
  • Two colorful, cartoonish action figures pose in a wrestling match; one is a muscular figure with a large insect-like head and wings, and the other is a black furry character with red accents. The background features the text 'SMACKDOWN FOR SANITY' in a bold, stylized font.
  • A cartoon-style illustration of two anthropomorphized cryptid creatures in a wrestling match. One is depicted with Cthulhu-like features wearing a colorful mask and cape, while the other is a creature resembling a humanoid bear with large eyes and a fluffy texture. The background features a vibrant yellow color with the words 'CRYPTID COMBAT' in bold text.

Exclusive: Get an Exclusive Limited Edition Original Sketch Card by Joe Atalla with Sir Reginald & The Clockwork Heart

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Goats Flying Press has announced Sir Reginald & the Clockwork Heart, an all-new pulp adventure anthology featuring a cadre of all-star comic creators. The gorgeous, 96 page, full-color, hardcover book features five interconnected adventures written by Joe Atalla and illustrated by a cadre of sensational superstar creators — Eisner Award-Nominee Juni Ba, Eisner And Ignatz Award-Winner Jesse Lonergan, superstar Illustrator Dimitrios Pantazis, and smash-hit indie creator Armand Bodnar. The book is colored by Brad Simpson, with letters and design by Jeff Powell. Sign up here to be notified when the project is live on Kickstarter.

From scorching deserts to fathomless oceans, from sacred temples to ancient graveyards, Sir Reginald and the Clockwork Heart follows the eccentric adventurer Sir Reginald, intrepid gentleman (and skeleton) adventurer and his loyal ghostly butler Mr. Spittle, on a series of extraordinary expeditions. On each adventure, Reginald finds a mysterious artifact to add to his growing collection. However, there is more to these missions than meets the eye… What is Sir Reginald really scouring the globe for? And what is the secret project he keeps hidden even from his close confidant Mr. Spittle in his secret workshop? 

Sir Reginald & the Clockwork Heart features five fantastic tales and one overarching mystery:

  • The Curse Of Osiris, featuring art by Juni Ba – A lost pyramid, an ancient god, and a forbidden resurrection, brought to life by Juni Ba.
  • In The Deep Below, featuring art by Joe Atalla – Something unthinkable lurks beneath the waves near an old fishing hamlet, where the shadows run deeper than the darkest ocean. 
  • The Lost Temple, featuring art by Jesse Lonergan – Sir Reginald returns to the ruins of an ancient temple to right a wrong he himself started many moons ago. 
  • Wyrm Of Destruction, featuring art by Dimitrios Pantazis  – An expedition to an old Barrow in the English countryside sets loose a fierce dragon.
  • The Clockwork Heart, featuring art by Armand Bodnar – In this 28-page climactic story Sir Reginald faces off against his old nemesis, Prof. Zardoc, in a race against eternity itself to uncover the secret of the Clockwork Heart, and undo the greatest regret of his life…no matter the cost! 

As part of the crowdfunding campaign, you’ll be able to get an exclusive limited edition original sketch card by Joe Atalla! Check out a card below and some preview art and sign up so you don’t miss Sir Reginald & the Clockwork Heart when it launches!

A cartoon character with a worried expression, wearing a tuxedo and a bow tie, with sweat drops on its forehead and an exclamation mark in a speech bubble above its head.

The Curse Of Osiris, featuring art by Juni Ba

A comic-style illustration featuring a desert landscape with pyramids and an airship. The title reads 'The Curse of Osiris.' The scene includes anthropomorphic characters discussing a treasure hunt and solutions to problems in a whimsical setting.
A comic panel depicting two characters riding camels in a desert at sunset, alongside ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and illustrations of Osiris, an ancient Egyptian king. The characters discuss the secrets of the Book of the Dead and the afterlife, with one character commenting on a disturbed entrance to a tomb.
A dark, illustrated scene depicting an ancient tomb with hieroglyphics, featuring ghostly figures among stone steps. Dialogue bubbles contain references to Egyptian beliefs and the judgment of Osiris.
A comic-style illustration showing two anthropomorphic characters, one with a robotic appearance commanding a machine and the other wearing glasses and a lab coat. The background features futuristic technology and a timepiece. Text bubbles convey dialogue about a sinister plan involving the character Osiris.
Comic panel depicting a confrontation about the nature of eternal life, featuring a character in a menacing costume and dialogue expressing the desire to obtain eternal life.

The Lost Temple, featuring art by Jesse Lonergan

A comic panel titled 'The Lost Temple' featuring a distant view of a temple amidst lush greenery. The foreground shows a character with a skull-like head looking towards the temple, while smaller panels include scenes of exploration and a cracked ground detail.
A comic panel featuring a character dodging a leaping leopard, with vibrant jungle foliage in the background. The scene includes action sound effects and expressions of tension, highlighting the dramatic moment.
A comic panel depicting a character exploring an eerie, ancient environment. The scenes include a figure in a stylish outfit, various creatures, and atmospheric backgrounds, with a mix of dark and vibrant colors conveying suspense and action.
A comic panel depicting a figure in a white outfit exploring a dense jungle, encountering ancient ruins, stone faces, and animal creatures like a lion and monkeys.
A comedic comic panel featuring a character wearing a skull mask and a military outfit, encountering a group of alarmed monkeys. The character appears startled and is screaming, while the monkeys are depicted in various expressions of shock and fear, set against a jungle backdrop with ancient ruins.

Crowdfunding The Estranged #1, Body Bags Omnibus

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Welcome to our revamped “Crowdfunding Corner” rounding up some of the latest crowdfunding news. We’re going beyond just announcement projects, we’ll be tracking to make sure these projects get delivered as well as what we think the “risk” of backing them are.

We’ll be updating the format as we get a better handle of the needs of this sort of coverage, so stay tuned and check out the first round of projects!

The Estranged: Issue One

Comic book cover of 'The Estranged' featuring two women hugging, with flames and sparks in the background.

Publisher: N/A
Creative Team: Jason McNamara, Matthieu Pereira, Dave Kemp, Konner Knudsen
Launch Date: Funding now – Ends November 11 2026 12:38 PM EST
Risk: Low – There’s previous campaigns and they’re marked as fulfilled with no complaints in the comments

Some towns never forget, some wounds never heal, and nothing is more horrific than a broken heart…

Now live on Kickstarter, acclaimed writer Jason McNamara (Phantom Limbs) returns with THE ESTRANGED, the all-new five-issue supernatural horror series illustrated by Matthieu Pereira (The Warden), with colors by Dave Kemp (Thor) and editing by Konner Knudsen. 

Heather and Albion were best friends on the cusp of becoming more when a vicious killer began to stalk Braddock, Texas. Heather narrowly survived an attack, only to find herself accused of being the killer herself by fearful townsfolk. Under suspicion and ostracized, she was forced to leave Braddock and a heartbroken Albion behind.

Now, 13 years later, Heather has returned to Braddock to rebuild her life. As she and Albion attempt to reconnect, a dark presence in town has also reawakened. As locals begin to go missing, suspicion falls on Heather again. Can she find her way to the truth before she and Albion are torn apart forever?

Drawing from the atmospheric dread of Salem’s Lot and Twin Peaks, The Estrangedmakes its small-town setting a character of its own, exploring identity, the cruelty of public perception, and the devastating ripple effects one person’s pain can have on an entire community.

BODY BAGS: Omnibus – Oversized Slipcase Hardcover

A comic book cover featuring a muscular character wielding a sword covered in blood, alongside a female character holding a weapon. The background is colorful with the title 'BODY BAGS #1' prominently displayed.

Publisher: 12-Gauge Comics
Creative Team: Jason Pearson
Launch Date: Funding now – Ends November 19 2026 9:35 PM EST
Risk: Low – The project will be delivered but there’s a chance it won’t make its expected release date

12-Gauge Comics has launched a new Kickstarter Campaign for the BODY BAGS: Omnibus, the definitive collection of Jason Pearson’s massively influential treasury of published comics, revolving around the Body Bags mercenary duo of Mack Delgado, AKA Clownface, and his teenage daughter, Panda, as they collide with a deranged rogues gallery in the streets of Terminus, Georgia. Published from 1996 to 2008, the BODY BAGS saga spans the foundational four-issue miniseries, two one shots, and multiple short stories. Pearson passed away from natural causes in 2022, leaving behind a mourning family of creators he helped shape with his transcendental work.

All profits from the campaign benefit Pearson’s family. 

12-Gauge Comics is also proud to reveal a set of variant covers for “Fauxsimile” editions of BODY BAGS: Father’s Day #1, printed with card stock covers and hearty newsprint interiors. These cover artists are comprised of veteran comics trailblazers deeply inspired by Pearson and Body Bags: 

• Chris Brunner & Rico Renzi (Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight, The Ride, Spider-Gwen, Loose Ends)
• Tomm Coker (Undying Love, Daredevil Noir, The Black Monday Murders)
• Michael Golden (The Micronauts, Batman, The ‘Nam, co-creator of Rogue)
• Andrew Robinson (The Fifth Beatle, Harley Quinn, Superman Rebirth, Dusty Star)
• Matteo Scalera (Secret Avengers, Indestructible Hulk, Batman, Deadpool)
• Brian Stelfreeze (Black Panther, Batman: Shadow of the Bat, The Ride, Matador)

BODY BAGS: Omnibus collects the entirety of the published Body Bags library, including: 
The original Body Bags 4-issue miniseries, “Father’s Day” (1996)
The short story “’World Destroyer” (1998) 
The short story “Well, It’s About Time!” (2000) 
The short story “Hit Da’ Switches” (2006)
The standalone issue “’One Shot” (2008)
The short story “Where There’s Smoke There’s BEEP” (2015)
The short story “Star Trek vs. Star Wars” (2015)
The short story “Pissed Off” (2015)
The short story “’Inner Child, Inner Hell” (2015)

The omnibus will collect these stories in a handsome hardcover with a slipcase initially designed by Pearson and completed by acclaimed designer Sasha E Head. The page count currently clocks in at 275+ pages; 25 more pages will be added if the project achieves stretch goals.

Crowdfunding The Diabolist #1, Darkest Dungeon, Adventure Time Deluxe Comics Library

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Welcome to our revamped “Crowdfunding Corner” rounding up some of the latest crowdfunding news. We’re going beyond just announcement projects, we’ll be tracking to make sure these projects get delivered as well as what we think the “risk” of backing them are.

We’ll be updating the format as we get a better handle of the needs of this sort of coverage, so stay tuned and check out the first round of projects!

The Diabolist #1

A playing card design featuring a muscular character with a skull face, crossed arms, holding an ace of hearts and an ace of spades. The background includes ornate designs and a skull emblem.

Publisher: Summit Comics
Creative Team: Matthew Summo and Pete Collins
Launch Date: Funding now – Ends  November 12 2026 9:59 AM EST
Risk: Low – Summit Comics has delivered

Summit Comics, the creator-owned indie publisher behind the expanding shared superhero universe launched with Summit: Pinnacle #1, is bringing The Diabolist #1 to Kickstarter — a new superhero noir series from creators Matthew Summo and Pete Collins.

The Diabolist follows Eric Weiss, a renowned stage magician and escape artist whose greatest escape begins after he is wrongfully imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. With his life destroyed and a conspiracy still operating in the shadows, Weiss disappears behind the mask of The Diabolist, turning the skills that once entertained audiences into the weapons of a vigilante.

The Diabolist has no superpowers – just a lifetime spent learning how to make the impossible possible.

Set against the streets of Chicago, The Diabolist #1 blends the theatricality of the classic stage magician with superhero action, crime, mystery, and noir as Weiss begins unraveling the conspiracy that stole his freedom and discovers that his new crusade is pulling him into a world far larger – and considerably more dangerous – than he imagined.

That philosophy extends to the character’s visual identity, combining the imagery of classic illusionists and escape artists with the darker silhouette of a street-level vigilante. His chains, cards, locks and other tools aren’t simply visual flourishes — they’re extensions of the same abilities that made Eric Weiss famous before his life was taken from him.

At its heart, The Diabolist is also the story of a man attempting to reclaim that life.

What begins as a mission to expose the people responsible for framing Weiss increasingly brings The Diabolist into contact with the heroes, villains and extraordinary events of the larger Summit Universe, where even the world’s greatest escape artist could encounter something that even he cannot escape.

The Kickstarter campaign gives readers the opportunity to help bring The Diabolist #1 to print, with multiple physical and digital editions, exclusive campaign rewards, original artwork, and additional comics from creators within and beyond the Summit Universe.

The Diabolist #1 joins the rapidly expanding Summit Universe, which launched with Summit: Pinnacle #1 and continues to introduce interconnected heroes, villains and stories from a collective of independent comic creators.

Cover of the graphic novel 'Darkest Dungeon', featuring the title in bold red letters with a torch icon and an illustration of characters from the series.

Darkest Dungeon: an original graphic novel

Publisher: Vault Comics
Creative Team: Chris Bourassa (W) John Lees (A) Maan House
Launch Date: Funding now – Ends October 30, 2026 at 12:00pm EDT
Risk: Low – Vault Comics delivers

The hotly anticipated Vault Comics backerkit campaign to publish a graphic novel based on the Darkest Dungeon series of games, developed and published by Red Hook Studios, is now live! 

From the combined madness of Red Hook Studios and Vault Comics comes an original canon graphic novelization set in the Darkest Dungeon universe. Horror enthusiasts and fans of the games will be treated to graphic novel storytelling at its best– a new adventure, unrelenting in the face of unending darkness. 

Guiding us into the depths are the creative team of acclaimed writer John Lees (The Nasty, Sink), comic artist and illustrator Maan House (Dark Souls: Mother of Mourning, The Cemeterians), and co-founder and Darkest Dungeon creative director, Chris Bourassa. 

This campaign features two editions of the Darkest Dungeon graphic novel:  standard and limited Deluxe Edition hardcover formats as well as a plethora of rewards, add-ons, and other enhancements to complete the reading experience. An immersive and challenging  dungeon-exploring minigame unique to the Backerkit campaign will allow the bravest backers to unlock additional book upgrades, bonus rewards, and secret reveals.

Debuting in 2016, Darkest Dungeon is a gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring, co-created by Chris Bourassa and Tyler Sigman. Players recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes against unimaginable horrors, stress, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark. Widely acclaimed for its gameplay and storytelling, and notorious among gamers for its difficulty, Darkest Dungeon is among the most beloved independent games of the last decade. In 2023, Red Hook Studios, published the sequel, Darkest Dungeon II, which received widespread acclaim.

Together the Darkest Dungeon games have sold many millions of copies and are a cornerstone of the roguelike genre.

This collaboration between Vault and Red Hook was facilitated by Maximum Orbit.

Adventure Time Deluxe Comics Library

A 3D rendered cover of 'Adventure Time: Bite-Sized Library Edition Volume One' featuring a cartoonish character resembling a game console against a backdrop of stylized clouds and mountains.

Publisher: Oni Press
Creative Team: A lot, see below
Launch Date: Funding now – ends October 29 2026 11:59 PM EDT
Risk: Low – Oni Press delivers

 In celebration of over 15 years of Adventure Time comics and graphic novels, Oni Press, the multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-winning publisher of groundbreaking comics and graphic novels since 1997, and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP) present the ADVENTURE TIME DELUXE COMICS LIBRARY Kickstarter campaign! 

This definitive Adventure Time​comic collection inspired by Cartoon Network’s worldwide animation sensation features six oversized, deluxe library editions collecting more than 100 issues of Adventure Time comics straight from the Land of Ooo, alongside a huge array of limited edition, exclusive rewards, including a silkscreen travel poster; an exclusive metal Jake The Dog bookmark; limited-edition reprints of classic Adventure Time comics; and one-of-a-kind sketch covers by Nick Winn (Bloody Mary), Caroline Cash (Nancy), Brenda Hickey (My Little Pony), and more.

The ADVENTURE TIME DELUXE COMICS LIBRARY is the ultimate way to experience the main Adventure Time series in complete chronological order! Each of the six volumes in the ADVENTURE TIME DELUXE COMICS LIBRARY will come with an awesome, totally mathematical unique slipcase that is exclusive to this Kickstarter campaign! The ADVENTURE TIME DELUXE COMICS LIBRARY features unforgettable work from fan-favorite creators, including: 

  • Chelsea Akpan (Lovefool!)
  • Austin Baechle (Sesame Street)
  • Corinth Boone (Peony)
  • Box Brown (Is This Guy for Real?)
  • Kenzie Bugg (Tuca and Bertie)
  • Kevin Cannon (The Cartoon Introduction to Philosophy)
  • Jorge Corona (SWAT Kats)
  • Delilah S. Dawson (Sparrowhawk)
  • Marie Enger (Death to the Wizard Kings!)
  • John P Golden (Over the Garden Wall: Circus Friends)
  • Christopher Hastings (Five Nights at Freddy’s: The Twisted Ones)
  • Brenda Hickey (My Little Pony)
  • Mike Holmes (Wings of Fire)
  • Beck Kubrick (Dead Girls)
  • Joey McCormick (Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
  • Ian McGinty (Bee and PuppyCat)
  • Jorge Monlongo (Napoleon Dynamite)
  • Agustin Morales (Go Go Proton, Megahrtz)
  • Ryan North (The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl)
  • Shelli Paroline & Braden Lamb (Midas)
  • Marguerite Sauvage (Archie) 
  • Asia Simone (Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: Wreck and Roll)
  • Zachary Sterling (Punch Up!)
  • Mariko Tamaki (Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me)
  • Nick Winn (Bloody Mary)
  • And more!

For the ultimate Adventure Time comic collector in your life, Oni Press is releasing a facsimile set of four key number one issues from the Adventure Time comics series run from the past 15 years with new printings of: 

  • ADVENTURE TIME #1 (Originally published in 2012 by Boom! Studios) ​by Ryan North (The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl), Shelli Paroline & Braden Lamb (Making Scents)
  • ADVENTURE TIME COMICS #1 (Originally published in 2016 by Boom! Studios)​ by Art Baltazar (Tiny Titans), Katie Cook (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic), Tony Millionaire (Maakies), and Kat Leyh (Lumberjanes)
  • ADVENTURE TIME #1 (Originally published in 2025 by Oni Press) by Nick Winn (Bloody Mary)
  • FIONNA & CAKE CARD WARS #1 (Originally published in 2015 by Boom! Studios)​ by Jen Wang (Ash’s Cabin) and Britt Wilson (Cat Dad, King of the Goblins)

The entire ADVENTURE TIME DELUXE COMICS LIBRARY will be available as single volumes, together as a six-volume bundle, or inside of not one but two limited-edition boxsets: 

Exclusive: Abbott & Costello Meet the Monsters T-Shirt and Collectors Coin featuring art by Zac Atkinson Revealed!

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Abbott and Costello are back in comics for the first time in more than half a century — and this time, they’re bringing the monsters with them. Monstrous is launching a Kickstarter campaign for Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters, an all-new comic book series that reunites legendary comedy duo Bud Abbott and Lou Costello with the kind of monsters, madmen and supernatural mayhem that helped make some of their most beloved films classics.

The campaign will feature three full-length comics written by Bram Stoker Award winner James Aquilone, an array of variant covers from acclaimed comic book artists, and exclusive Abbott and Costello merchandise.

The new series,Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters, marks the first new comics starring the duo in more than 50 years.

The first issue, Abbott and Costello Meet the Night Stalker, throws Bud and Lou into the dark, supernatural world of Kolchak: The Night Stalker. The issue has interior art by Dave Acosta and covers by J.K. Woodward, Lukas Ketner, and Zac Atkinson.

In the second issue, Abbott and Costello Meet the Morlocks, the duo encounters the subterranean creatures made famous by H.G. Wells’ The Time Machine. The issue features covers by Russ Braun and Colton Worley.

The third comic, Abbott and Costello Meet Cthulhu, sends the comedy legends into cosmic-horror territory for an encounter with one of the most famous monsters in weird fiction. r. The issue has interior art by Juan Samu and covers by Robert Hack and E.V. Cantada.

Each comic will also include the Abbott and Costello comic strips.

The series continues a tradition stretching back to Abbott and Costello’s classic monster comedies, most famously 1948’s Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, which brought the comedians face-to-face with Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster and the Wolf Man. Inspired by those classic films, Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters pairs the duo with creatures and characters they never had the opportunity to encounter on screen.

In addition to the three comics, the Kickstarter campaign will offer exclusive merchandise, such as T-shirts, trading cards, original artwork, and more.

We have an exclusive reveal of the Collectors Coin and T-shirt, each featuring art by Zac Atkinson. Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters will be available through Kickstarter.

  • Black t-shirt featuring an illustration of Abbott and Costello with a monster background, labeled 'Abbott & Costello meet the Monsters'.
  • A collector's coin featuring Abbott and Costello on the front, with playful caricatures and the text 'ABBOTT & COSTELLO MEET THE MONSTERS'. The back of the coin shows a monstrous creature with the word 'MONSTROUS'.
  • Comic book cover featuring Abbott and Costello facing a monster, with the title 'Abbott & Costello meet the Monsters'. The background shows a darkened staircase and additional characters in the shadows.
  • A comic book cover featuring Abbott and Costello meeting a vampire character called the Night Stalker. The setting includes a graveyard with palm trees and a Las Vegas backdrop, showcasing a humorous and spooky theme.

Crowdfunding Corner: Dusk Omnibus: 20th Anniversary, Bixby Grant, Private Eye: Fangs & Brimstone #5, TEZUKA! God of Manga

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Welcome to our revamped “Crowdfunding Corner” rounding up some of the latest crowdfunding news. We’re going beyond just announcement projects, we’ll be tracking to make sure these projects get delivered as well as what we think the “risk” of backing them are.

We’ll be updating the format as we get a better handle of the needs of this sort of coverage, so stay tuned and check out the first round of projects!

Bixby Grant, Private Eye: Fangs & Brimstone #5

Cover art for 'Bixby Grant: Private Eye - Fangs & Brimstone Part 5', featuring a masked detective in a trench coat holding a dagger in a dark, green-tinted sewer environment, with a frightening creature lurking in the background.

Publisher: N/A
Creative Team: (W) Patrick Coyle (A) Gonzalo Martinez, Gonzalo Ruggieri (C) Arthur Hesli (CA) Veronica Fish, Francesco Francavilla
Launch Date: Funding now – Ends November 12, 2026 11:59 PM EST
Risk: Low – Looking through past campaigns, Rolling Squid Bones has delivered and done so on time

Harbor City’s greatest private detective is trapped beneath its streets with a demonic cult, a horde of angry goblins, and more than a century of unresolved family trauma…

Patrick Coyle, co-founder of pioneering online comics publisher Komikwerks, brings the fan-favorite indie series BIXBY GRANT, PRIVATE EYE: FANGS & BRIMSTONE back on Kickstarter with its fifth issue! The latest chapter of the six-part supernatural detective series features art by Gonzalo Martínez, colors by Arthur Hesli (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), and is edited by GLAAD and Eisner Award-winning Heather Antos, along with a new installment of the backup story Zombietown, illustrated by Gonzalo Ruggieri. Both stories are lettered by Coyle.

Bixby Grant has followed the trail of his long-lost brother Max’s ancient dagger, directly into the secret lair of a demonic cult! Beneath the streets of Harbor City, Bix and Diego, the rockabilly vampire, confront the hooded killers bent on literally raising hell on Earth, only to be captured by monstrous goons and tossed in the hoosegow. To escape, Bix must reckon with his greatest foe —unresolved emotions about his evil brother! Will Bix wrangle his personal demons and overcome a horde of angry goblins in time to stop a literal demon?

The 32-page issue features 20 pages of Fangs & Brimstone and an eight-page chapter of Zombietown, which digs into Harbor City’s undead underworld, where police corruption and organized crime take on a whole new meaning.

The action heats up in the heart of Zombietown, the five square blocks of Harbor City inhabited by thousands of the undead. Detective Maritza Ramirez went there seeking clues in the disappearance of her father, beloved Harbor City Police Captain Jorge Ramirez. Don Scarpino, the undead leader of Il Cosa Muerte, the zombie mafia, has confronted her with her worst fears made real. Maritza must pull herself together, face those fears head-on, and figure out a plan to get out of Z-Town alive, now that her zombie-proof suit has been damaged!

The issue features covers by Veronica Fish and Eisner and Eagle Award-winning, New York Times-bestselling creator Francesco Francavilla, plus a 3D lenticular variant cover by veteran character designer and storyboard artist Coran Kizer Stone, available as an Early Bird special for the first 48 hours of the campaign and limited to just 25 copies!

Cover art for the 20th Anniversary Omnibus of 'Dusk', featuring an illustrated woman and a stylized male figure with a mysterious background.

Dusk Omnibus: 20th Anniversary

Publisher: Rolling Squid Bones
Creative Team: David Doub
Launch Date: Funding now – Ends November 6, 2026 10:02 AM EST
Risk: Low – Looking through past campaigns, Rolling Squid Bones has delivered and done so on time

As a battered wife, Eve’s only concern was to keep her marriage together. But when she is kidnapped into the sordid supernatural world of vampires and foul magic, Eve finds she doesn’t want to leave. Her mysterious benefactor, the Vampire Lord Ash, wish her to have a normal life but Eve chooses to stay in the service of Ash. Dusk is the stories about Eve and her challenges living in the darkness. Dusk is a supernatural action/drama story done in a dynamic blending of the sequential art styles of American Comics and Japanese Manga. Several artists help tell these stark noir tales of Vampires and Unrequited Love. 100 Pages

Editors Note: The Dusk Omnibus follows the story of Eve in 17 stories including: First Time, Route 66, Death of the Old Gods! Every one is a different art, but all written by the man himself, David Doub! Why are they doing this? Because it’s over 20 years of content in one single omnibus just for you!

TEZUKA! God of Manga

Graphic promoting the documentary 'Tezuka! God of Manga,' featuring cartoon characters and bright starburst background.

Publisher: N/A
Creative Team: Featuring Katsuhiro Otomo, Riyoko Ikeda, Naoki Urasawa, Go Nagai, Toshiyuki Tomino, Masao Maruyama, Rintaro, Ada Palmer, and more!
Launch Date: Funding now – ends November 13 2026 11:55 AM EDT
Risk: Medium – It’s a first project which can run into issues with delays

It’s hard to overstate Osamu Tezuka’s influence on manga and anime in Japan and comic book and animation storytelling around the world. Before there was Akira, Ghost in the Shell, Chainsaw Man, and Jujutsu Kaisen, there was Tezuka’s Astro Boy: the loveable, iconic, atomic-powered robot boy. Known in Japan as Tetsuwan Atom, this loveable hero sprang fully formed from the imagination of Tezuka-sensei, AKA the “God of Manga.” Tezuka broke new ground in 1963 when he introduced Astro Boy as Japan’s first weekly animated TV program. Now, Peabody Award-winning director Jason Andrew Cohn and the Bread & Butter Films production team (Camille Servan-Schreiber, Jinko Gotoh, Glen S. Fukushima, and Roland Kelts) — will spotlight Osamu Tezuka’s life and legacy with TEZUKA! God of Manga, an all-new, feature-length documentary.

TEZUKA! God of Manga will feature interviews with legendary manga and anime creators including Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira), Riyoko Ikeda (Rose of Versaille), Naoki Urasawa (Monster), Go Nagai (Devilman), Yoshiyuki Tomino (Gundam), MADHOUSE co-founder and anime producer Masao Maruyama (Tokyo Godfathers), anime director Rintaro (Metropolis), best-selling fantasy author Ada Palmer (Too Like the Lightning), Samuel Sattin (Unico Awakening), and Jorge R. Gutierrez (The Book of Life), to discuss how Tezuka’s trailblazing influenced their work and changed the mediums of manga, comics, and animation. 

The documentary will also include in-depth conversations with scholars Helen McCarthy (The Art of Osamu Tezuka), Natsu Onoda Power (God of Comics: Osamu Tezuka and the creation of post-World War II Manga), and the dean of English-language manga scholarship, Fred Schodt (Manga! Manga!) discussing his long working relationship with Tezuka. Once the film is funded, the producers will schedule additional interviews with artists including Paul Pope (THB) and Ron Wimberly (Prince of Cats). 

Cohn and Tezuka Productions are also teaming up with some of today’s hottest manga and comic artists to create Kickstarter-exclusive collectible art prints featuring beautiful tributes to beloved Tezuka stories and characters. Fans can collect an astonishing Acetylene Lamp print by Shinichi Ishizuka (Blue Giant), striking takes on Astro Boy by Dave Baker (Mary Tyler MooreHawk) and Jorge R. Gutierrez (Book of Life), bold looks at Black Jack by Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth) and Yuko Shimizu (Barbed Wire Baseball), a beautiful Buddha print from Jesse Lonergan (Dome), a fantastic look at Phoenix by Matt Kindt (Mind MGMT), a pitch-perfect Princess Knight print by Elsa Charretier (November), unbelievable Unico artwork by Gurihuru (Unico Awakening, and a vibrant take on Vampires by Nicole Goux (Punk’n Heads).

Though he’s often compared to Walt Disney, Tezuka was arguably a greater cultural force. His mind-bending storylines — including Astro Boy, Kimba the White Lion, Princess Knight, and hundreds of others — ignited a post-war explosion of creativity that positioned Japan as a global leader in comics and animation to this day and influenced generations of creators around the world.

A moving, immersive, and visually stunning romp through comics history, TEZUKA! God of Manga unfolds in three acts, beginning with his childhood in the suburbs of Osaka in the shadow of the Pacific War. Launching from young Tezuka’s dream of creating manga and founding his own independent animation studio, the film chronicles his ascendence to becoming a national sensation and the subsequent counter-cultural backlash in the 1960s, when young manga readers gravitated away from Tezuka and toward edgier artists in the gekiga movement. The third act explores Tezuka’s remarkable comeback with enduring storylines like Phoenix and Black Jack. The film will leave viewers reflecting on a creative legacy that extends beyond Tezuka’s  dozens of television cartoons and animated films and estimated 150,000 pages of published manga. 

In addition to the art prints, the TEZUKA! God of Manga Kickstarter campaign features rare rewards and merchandise from Tezuka Productions, a collectible Blu-ray version of the documentary, and a bounty of fun treats.  

Exclusive: Giulia Lalli’s Dragonproof cover revealed!

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AHOY Comics has made its reputation on witty satires, acclaimed creators, and a commitment to telling bold and risk-taking stories—including the acclaimed Black’s Myth graphic novels by writer Eric Palicki. Now Palicki and AHOY Comics are teaming up once again for Dragonproof, a graphic novel written by Palicki and illustrated by acclaimed artist Giulia Lalli. The stand-alone 80-page story is about a directionless twentysomething who unexpectedly finds herself the champion of an endangered population of dragons. Dragonproof is coming soon to Kickstarter.

We have the exclusive reveal of Giulia Lalli’s cover for Dragonproof.

Somewhere in the Pacific Northwest on an ill-fate camping trip, Ashleigh Cole stumbles upon a dying dragon in the woods, its hide peppered with bullet wounds and tattooed with U.S. military markings. Ash returns to her mundane life, convinced her experience in the woods was all just a hallucination—until she begins to display some oddly dragonlike characteristics herself. Compelled by voices in her mind, Ash undertakes a mission to rescue other captive dragons and help the mythical creatures escape—but the shadowy government organization determined to turn them into weapons of mass destruction has other plans.

From writer Eric Palicki, artist Giulia Lalli, and color by Gab Contreras, check out Lalli’s cover below. Sign up so you don’t miss when it launches on Kickstarter!

An empowered young woman stands confidently in front of a massive green dragon, with flames erupting around them, showcasing a dynamic fantasy scene.

Crowdfunding Corner: MonsterVision Comic Tales Starring Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy

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Dynamite Entertainment is bringing the drive-in experience straight to fans! The brand-new MonsterVision comics saga starring Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy the Mail Girl in its complete graphic novel glory is live now on Kickstarter for fans to reserve for their reading!

The peerlessly charismatic genre host and his powerhouse co-star take readers on an exhilarating, monster-hunting expedition brimming with campy B-movie scares, abundant referential nods, and a groundbreaking twist that fundamentally reshapes their iconic partnership. Fans excited for the story can get it through this avenue to receive the complete five chapter fable in one deluxe package, and with exclusive extras not being offered anywhere else!

The story is scripted by writer David Avallone, who brings his horror-host expertise over from prolific contributions to the tales of Elvira: Mistress of the Dark. He’s a master of the macabre, a prodigy of pulp, and crafter of camp who’s the perfect fit for the Lone Star State’s foremost film critic and superstar of schlock and screams. Avallone’s experience with Elvira as well as other delightful dames like Bettie Page makes him a perfect fit for the fan-favorite Darcy the Mail Girl as well. Joining him in the drive-in journey is artist Edu Menna, known for hit titles like Alice Cooper, KISS, and Vampirella.

Fans who pledge for the Kickstarter within its first 72 hours will also receive an exclusive FREE MonsterVision trading card!

The graphic novel can be secured as a paperback, hardcover, as well as editions signed by writer David Avallone, Darcy, or Joe Bob. Fan-favorite artist Ken Haeser will also be doing exclusive one-of-one remarques on books. Other add-ons that will only be available through the Kickstarter are high quality lithograph prints.

A comic-style illustration featuring a tense scene with a man and woman conversing in front of a foggy background. The man, dressed in a red shirt, appears apprehensive while gesturing, and the woman, in a blue tank top, holds a beer bottle and smiles. In the background, a menacing figure resembling a vampire looms behind a large moon, with an eerie castle silhouette.
A black classic car in a studio setting with film equipment, accompanied by a group of characters engaged in conversation, including two women and three men.
A black muscle car parked near a protest with people holding signs that read 'Ban the Beasts' and 'Chode'.
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NYCC 2026: Something is Killing the Children: A Gridstorm Game is coming from Tiny Onion

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James Tynion IV’s production house Tiny Onion has revealed details about Something is Killing the Children: A Gridstorm Game, the first-ever game set in the Slaughterverse. The upcoming companion tabletop card game is inspired by the Eisner Award-winning and bestselling comic book series Something is Killing the Children, created by writer James Tynion IV and artist Werther Dell’Edera. 

Published by BOOM! Studios, over 5 million copies of the comics have been sold globally, and the series has become a pop culture phenomenon, leading to screen adaptations, crossover series, a novel, merch, a huggable totem plushie, and soon, a card game. Designed by Wayves Creative Co., with art by Dell’Edera and card design by Tiny Onion, the upcoming game will launch as a Kickstarter campaign next year. Fans can sign up to get updates about the game here.

The first card from the game, an Erica Slaughter trading card, will be available exclusively in the Something is Killing the Children #50 Cover C Blind Bag Variant published by BOOM! Studios, which will debut at comic book shops on October 7. Fans can also grab Variant C at Tiny Onion’s Booth (#HB907) at New York Comic Con this week. 

Something is Killing the Children begins in the sleepy Wisconsin town of Archer’s Peak, where several children have gone missing. This attracts a mysterious stranger, Erica Slaughter. She alone will destroy them, no matter the cost. Something is Killing the Children explores a dark and deadly world where monsters exist, and only children can see them. The organization known as the Order of St. George is tasked with keeping monsters a secret by any means necessary. With in-depth lore, an alluring sorting system, and magnetic characters, Something is Killing the Children has captured the hearts of comic book fans worldwide, and is perfect for fans of Stranger Things, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and John Wick. 

Tiny Onion and the Wayves Creative Co. team, led by CEO Michael Walsh, will be collaborating on more games based on titles from the Tiny Onion universe, using Wayves’ Gridstorm engine and mechanics.

Now fans will be able to play as either Erica and the hunters or as the monsters in opposition. Gridstorm is a grid-based 1v1 card battler where unique character effects and strategic positioning combine to lead you to victory. In this first Gridstorm release, based on Something Is Killing the Children, players can take on the role of the cunning Hunters, using stealth and clever maneuvering to save the children, or as the Monsters, using their predatory instincts to capture them from a distance. Each deck contains a full roster of beloved characters and creatures from the series. 

The Kickstarter campaign for Something is Killing the Children: A Gridstorm Game will launch in 2027.

  • Promotional image for 'SIKTC', a Gridstorm game, featuring artwork of a character and a QR code. Text announces the upcoming Kickstarter launch and invites users to sign up for notifications.
  • A game card featuring a character named Erica Slaughter, with an illustrated art style. The card highlights her abilities and ranks her as S. The background shows dynamic action imagery.
  • A comic-style card featuring a character named Erica Slaughter, depicted with a fierce expression and short blonde hair. The card includes text indicating her rank as 'S' and a game mechanic description stating, 'Whenever a hunter is placed, you may move Erica one panel in any direction.'
  • Cover art for 'Something is Killing the Children' featuring the title prominently displayed in bold text against a speckled background.
  • A promotional image for 'Something is Killing the Children,' featuring bold white text on a black background with a graphic of a sinister face.
  • Cover of the comic book 'Something is Killing the Children' issue #50, featuring a fierce, green-skinned creature lunging towards the viewer, with bold red text highlighting the title.
  • A black background featuring a stylized golden emblem composed of triangular shapes resembling teeth or claws, with the number '50' in the top right corner.

Don’t miss the World Premier of the Music Video and Action Figure from Rapper Wordburglar and Wandering Planet Toys

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The prolific rapper and universally acclaimed creator known as the Wordburglar is back with an all-new track: Wordburglar’s Planetoid Raiders rap. ”Planetoid Raiders: Recordor’s Warning,” This incredible, intergalactic song is a searing sonic testament to the power of The Planetoid Raiders, a line of retro-style action figures now funding on Kickstarter from Wandering Planets Toys. Wordburglar also teamed up with Wandering Planet Toys co-founders Chris “Doc” Wyatt and Gavin Hignight to design his own limited edition Planetoid Raider figure, RECORDOR. Fans can listen to Wordburlar’s Planetoid Raiders rap on Bandcamp and YouTube and support the action figures on Kickstarter!

The Wordburglar has produced the fandom anthems “SpaceVerse”, “Burgonomic” and the G.I.Joe-inspired concept album “Welcome To Cobra Island.” He created the theme song for the Mystic Cosmic Patrol web series. And he even voiced Starscope in the animated show Transformers: Botbots! 

Wordburlar’s “Planetoid Raiders: Recordor’s Warning” is the third original song created especially for this ambitious line of action figures, along with Nashville-based singer-songwriter Johnathan Pushkar’s theme song and elle AVA’s “Love Theme From Planetoid Raiders.” 

Inspired by Kenner Toys’ 1978 Star Wars action figures, and their off-the-wall competitor Tomland Toys’ Starroid Raiders – each Planetoid Raider is a lovingly designed tribute to classic scifi toys and a striking piece of contemporary art. Fans can collect each limited edition, 5-point articulated, 1:18 Scale figure on Kickstarter, including brave Captain Oton, heroic Helmsman Ryot, WarLor the Mysterious Space Traveler, the trusty rusty robot Yogun, and the rest of the team. The figures in Planetoid Raider: Wave 1 will be available on retro-inspired card backs or pre-packed in a metal lunchbox-style collector’s case, with art from renowned Los Angeles horror artist Bill Rude. Wandering Planet Toys is also creating an 8 page “Sloog Interlude” mini-comic titled written by Chris “Doc” Wyatt with art by Chris Anderson (American Caper) available exclusively through the Kickstarter campaign.

  • A colorful toy robot with a blue body, black boots, and a playful design, standing on a lunar-like surface with a starry background.
  • Three action figures from the 'Planetoid Raiders' collection, featuring characters named Warlor, Buzzz, and Oton, displayed in packaging with a colorful space background.
  • Comic book cover for 'Planetoid Raiders' featuring a figure in a black suit climbing with a rope and shooting energy beams, with a colorful background and an animal illustration on the left.
  • A colorful comic book cover titled 'SLOOG INTERLUDE' featuring a spacecraft flying towards a futuristic structure in space. The background includes stars, planets, and asteroids, with vibrant colors and bold typography.
  • A comic-style illustration depicting a futuristic robot in space, jumping or leaping while shooting blasts. Background includes stars, planets, and a distant spaceship, with action words like 'Pew!' and 'Whoop!' enhancing the dynamic scene.
  • A comic panel featuring Sloog, a security officer of the Planetoid Raiders, who is on leave. He is depicted holding a weapon in a green, geometric room. Below, alien figures with red heads and blue uniforms are approaching, making a 'clomp' sound.
  • A comic panel showing a character in a green environment, expressing surprise with sound effects, while a robot-like figure is depicted in the background. In the next panel, a cartoonish black dog with large eyes is falling, accompanied by a sound effect 'PLUNK!'
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