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Exclusive: TEZUKA! God of Manga – Ada Palmer discusses Tezuka’s drive to prove that manga can tell every type of story

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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 — will spotlight Osamu Tezuka’s life and legacy with TEZUKA! God of Manga, an all-new, feature-length documentary. Support the film on Kickstarter today. 

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.

We have an exclusive clip of fantasy author, scholar, and Tezuka fan Ada Palmer discussing Tezuka’s drive to prove that manga can tell every type of story. Check out the clip above and support the project today!

SDCC 2026: It’s Danny Trejo’s Year of the Devil with Ashcan Debut and Signings

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Actor and cultural icon Danny Trejo is expanding his legacy into creator-owned publishing with Year of the Devil, an original supernatural action-horror graphic novel debuting at San Diego Comic-Con before launching its worldwide crowdfunding campaign on September 29, 2026.

Co-created by Danny Trejo, award-winning transmedia creator Keith Arem, and writer Chris Yates, Year of the Devil is a prestige five-issue graphic novel that combines Aztec mythology, biblical prophecy, supernatural horror, and relentless action. Trejo stars creatively as Diego, an immortal warrior cursed to battle the Devil and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse across the centuries in a desperate fight to save the woman he loves and prevent humanity’s extinction.

The series will feature an international roster of acclaimed cover artists such as Eisner nominated Vanesa R. Del Rey, Carlo Barberi, Raymond Gay, Jonathan Uribe, J. Gonzo, Jaime Carrillo, Willi Roberts, Eskivo, Kevin Keane and Frank Mazzoli providing interior artwork with additional contributors from across comics and entertainment.

Launching with an exclusive industry press reveal and a major San Diego Comic-Con presence, Year of the Devil will roll out through a coordinated national campaign featuring convention appearances, horror and entertainment media, influencer collaborations, podcasts, livestreams, and fan activations, culminating with its official crowdfunding launch on September 29 and concluding on Día de los Muertos, November 2.

San Diego Comic-Con attendees will be able to obtain exclusive ashcan previews and meet Danny and the creative team for one of a kind signing opportunities before the official crowdfunding campaign launches on September 29, 2026.Trejo fans who can not attend the convention can click below to receive launch notifications and ensure access to exclusive rewards, limited-edition items, and early bird discounts.

Exclusive: Collectible Thief Coin for Thief: Pulse of Promise Revealed!

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Bit Bot is expanding the universe of the legendary Thief video game franchise with Thief: Pulse of Promise. Hot on the heels of the recent announcement of Thief: The Dark Project Remastered from Nightdive Studios, Eidos-Montréal, and Atari – the brand-new officially licensed graphic novel and accompanying collectibles line will deliver an all-new self-contained story set between the events of Thief: The Dark Project and Thief II: The Metal Age. Fans can sign up now via the BackerKit pre-launch page to be notified when the campaign goes live.

Written by Joshua Viola and Sean Eads, with interior art by Emanuele Ercolani and Gianluca Papi, and letters by Jeremiah Lambert, Thief: Pulse of Promise follows master thief Garrett as a seemingly straightforward heist draws him into forgotten Keeper secrets, strange powers hidden beneath the City, and a mysterious young boy whose fate may shape the future. Featuring appearances by fan-favorites such as Artemus and Father Karras, this all-new adventure bridges a pivotal chapter in Garrett’s life leading to the Age of Metal.

Originally released in 1998 by Looking Glass Studios, Thief: The Dark Project helped define the stealth genre through its groundbreaking blend of first-person infiltration, emergent gameplay, and immersive worldbuilding. The recently announced Thief: The Dark Project Remastered from Nightdive Studios, Eidos-Montréal and Atari marks a modern revival of the classic title, rebuilt using Nightdive Studios’ KEX Engine and scheduled for release this Winter on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Play Anywhere, Nintendo Switch 2, Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch.

The Thief: Pulse of Promise graphic novel and collectibles BackerKit campaign will offer three editions of the graphic novel. The Standard Hardcover Edition features the complete 147-page story in full color with a cover by interior artist Emanuele Ercolani. The Limited Hardcover Edition includes an exclusive cover by Claudio Mastronardi. The Deluxe Hardcover Edition features a cover by Tyler Kirkham, a collectible slipcase, and bonus content including concept artwork and other behind-the-scenes materials.

Expanding the experience beyond the page, the campaign will also feature a brand-new original soundtrack composed by Celldweller, including all-new voice-over performances from legendary Garrett voice actor Stephen Russell. The campaign’s premium collectibles lineup includes a limited-edition Garrett statue, a Garrett plush, exclusive art prints, t-shirts, and a Limited-edition Garrett mechanical eye collector’s set, featuring an eye replica, display base, engraved wooden box, and Order of the Hammer scroll and wax seal.

Fans who reserve on the BackerKit pre-launch page prior to the campaign launch will receive a limited-edition, custom-minted Thief coin, an exclusive collectible available only to BackerKit supporters. We have the exclusive reveal of that coin!

Check it out below and then make sure you don’t miss Thief: Pulse of Promise!

Exclusive: Check out “Pink Ban” by Mark Russell, Noah Dao, and Lucas Gattoni from Civil Disobedience: Stories of Resistance

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A Wave Blue World has launched their latest crowdfunding campaign, this time for the anthology Civil Disobedience: Stories of Resistance. The 150+ page anthology not only collects 16 inspiring stories or resistance, but provides useful resources and practical guides for getting involved, staying safe, and making a difference!

The stories themselves range from historical accounts of protest movements, to tales from the current political climate, to allegories set in the near and distant future. And all along the way, “guide” characters like Mayne and Henry the Antifascist Honey Badger are there to demonstrate the practical applications to the lessons found in each story.

The campaign runs to July 4. Rewards include the anthology in both digital and and print, a Kickstarter Exclusive digital “Inside Look,” as well as button, pins, and a signed book plate.

Civil Disobedience is edited by Vita Ayala, Jarred Luján & Tyler Chin-Tanner. The cover art is by Chris Shehan, with a logo by Tim Daniel. The full list of creators include:
DB Andry, Vita Ayala, Henry Barajas, Angel Baron, Corinna Bechko, Chase Bluestone, Mark Bouchard, Jordan Clark, Terence F. & Jayne Ellen Clark, Tim Daniel, Noah Dao, Lucas Gattoni, Matt Harding, Jonathan Hedrick, Miguel Hernandez, Maya Houston, Jamie Jones, Liana Kangas, John Konrad, Danny Lore, Jarred Luján, Ryan Oakley, Leonie O’Moore, Micah Myers, Greg Pak, Chas! Pangburn, David Precht, Mark Russell, Seth Smith, Valentine M. Smith, Morgan Tellie, Leah Williams, Stephanie Williams, and Hana Yaacob.

We have an exclusive look at 6 pages from Mark Russell and Noah Dao‘s story. Lettered by Lucas Gattoni. The story is about the “Pink Ban” in Australia, where Macquarie University tried to evict a student from housing because he was gay, and the local building users shut down all construction on campus until he was reinstated.

PUG-W dives into Art Books launching with Marvel Artist Archive: Jim Lee

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Cover of 'Marvel Artist Archive: Jim Lee' featuring iconic comic book characters, Cyclops and Wolverine, in an action pose with colorful artwork.

Pan-Galactic Universal Worldwide (PUG-W) has announced its latest collaboration with Marvel Comics, Marvel Artist Archive: Jim Lee.

This first volume in a new line of deluxe art books focuses on the work of acclaimed, fan-favorite artist Jim Lee. In this 300-page edition spanning the entirety of his work for Marvel Comics, from Punisher War Journal to Alpha Flight, from Uncanny X-Men to Heroes Reborn Fantastic Four, and including rarities, trading card art, and much more, this oversized edition will provide the ultimate spotlight on Jim Lee’s rise and ascension to the ranks of the finest artists to ever work in the medium.

Providing historical information, background, and context covering Jim Lee’s development as an artist during his time at Marvel is writer/editor/historian Stuart Moore, whose insightful research and brand-new interviews provide a perfect complement to the process art, finished pieces, and amazing array of covers on display throughout this book.

Beautifully crafted by designer Blaise Sewell, Marvel Artist Archive: Jim Lee will provide a 9” x 12,” 300-page visual showcase for Lee’s immense talent. 

Accompanying the book itself will be a robust campaign filled with rewards and add-ons that accentuate Jim Lee’s gorgeous art and include one-of-a-kind elements, including exclusive portfolio prints, Mini-covers featuring a wide array of Lee’s incredible covers in a custom Mini shortbox, and other collectibles exclusive to this campaign. 

Sign up for Marvel Artist Archive: Jim Lee updates at the pre-launch page for its crowdfunding campaign, now live. The Kickstarter campaign launch date will be July 14th, 2026.

Exclusive Reveal: Limited Slipcase Edition of Prince of Persia Creator’s new graphic novel: LIBERTY

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Oni Press and Magnetic Press have announced the Kickstarter campaign for Liberty, a sweeping historical graphic novel written by renowned writer and video game designer Jordan Mechner, the creator of the groundbreaking Prince of Persia franchise, with art by Étienne Le Roux and Loïc Chevallier. This lushly illustrated and meticulously researched epic dramatizes the true story of the secret arms smugglers who helped win the American Revolution. Sign up so you don’t miss out when Liberty launches on Kickstarter. 

Set in 1776, Liberty follows the daring exploits of Silas Deane, a Connecticut merchant, and Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, a flamboyant French playwright. While Beaumarchais is most famous for writing The Barber of Seville, his most important work was done in secret.  While an outnumbered American rebel army struggles to defend New York against British forces, Beaumarchais orchestrates a clandestine mission from Europe to funnel weapons and support to the colonists. His efforts — fraught with political intrigue, betrayal, and high-stakes diplomacy — reveal a hidden chapter of history where art, ambition, and revolution collide. 

While Jordan Mechner is best known as the creator of the pioneering Prince of Persia video games as well as beloved games like Karateka and The Last Express, he has spent recent years writing breathtaking graphic novels including Monte Cristo, a thrilling modernization of Alexandre Dumas’s classic novel drawn by Mario Alberti and the graphic memoir Replay which was awarded the 2023 Chateau de Cheverny graphic novel prize. With Liberty, the renowned creator is joining forces with one of France’s most dynamic art duos Étienne Le Roux and Loïc Chevallier, whose intricately detailed and profoundly expressive artwork has earned them legions of fans around the world. 

In addition to the deluxe hardcover edition of Liberty, Magnetic Press is also producing a Limited Collectors 250th Anniversary edition, which will feature a foil-stamped slipcase with Fleur‑de‑Lis & Liberty Iconography, a ribbon bookmark, foil-gilded pages, and a bookplate signed and numbered by Jordan Mechner.

We have an exclusive reveal of that slipcase along with a preview of the graphic novel! Check it out below and don’t miss out when it launches on Kickstarter!

Skybound Launches Worlds Beyond Number: The Official Graphic Novel Kickstarter

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Skybound has launched the Kickstarter campaign for Worlds Beyond Number: The Official Graphic Novel, the first ever graphic novel adaptation based on the global sensation narrative podcast series from the megastar World’s Beyond Number Team of Brennan Lee Mulligan, Erika Ishii, Aabria Iyengar, and Lou Wilson. 

The campaign is live on Kickstarter NOW! 

The official graphic novel at the heart of this epic campaign is Worlds Beyond Number Presents: The Wizard, The Witch, and The Wild One: Prelude – the first book in The Wizard, the Witch, and the Wild One saga. Adapted by Jadzia Axelrod and illustrated by Sarah Webb, this 240-page hardcover tells the story of how Suvi (the Wizard), Ame (the Witch), and Eursulon (the Wild One) first met, and the summer adventure that changed their lives forever. 

For a limited time, fans who back the campaign will secure exclusive rewards including exclusive slipcases, signed bookplate tiers featuring the cast of Worlds Beyond Number, and class-themed stretch goals to be unlocked! 

Snow falling, over endless white sand… So begins the prelude to The Wizard, the Witch, and the Wild One. In the first graphic novel we meet Suvi, Ame, and Eursulon as children, and see them thrust from the known into peril, confusion, and new worlds they will struggle to understand. This is the story of how our trio met, and the events that would bring them back together so many years later.  

The World’s Beyond Number: The Official Graphic Novel campaign is live NOW on Kickstarter, with stretch goals and campaign-exclusive products to be announced through the close of the campaign on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 12 p.m. PT. 

Exclusive: The DC Art of Michael Turner Ashcan Cover Revealed!

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Legendary artist Michael Turner’s work at DC helped cement his iconic status as one of the most beloved and recognizable comic book artists of his generation. Clover Press and Aspen Comics have announced the definitive collection of Turner’s DC Comics artwork in The DC Art of Michael Turner, the third volume in Clover Press’ The DC Art Of… books, the recent line of high-end boutique art books showcasing the very best artists to craft the DC multiverse. The 9” x 12” deluxe hardcover edition from Clover and Aspen will collect much of Turner’s DC comics work in one comprehensive, oversized volume, including his interpretations of iconic DC Super Heroes Batman, Superman, Supergirl, Wonder Woman, the Justice League, and many more. Don’t miss out and support the project today!

This campaign features a 200+ page, 9″ x 12″, high-end coffee table book celebrating Michael Turner’s acclaimed work for DC and will include exclusive items available only through the Kickstarter campaign. In addition to the oversized hardcover, this campaign will include The DC Art of Michael Turner Ashcan, a special “sketchbook” edition featuring a sampling of black-and-white artwork from the collection, a Kickstarter-exclusive slipcase and dust jacket, and multiple DC Portfolio sets spotlighting Turner’s unforgettable takes on Wonder Woman, Superman, Batman, and The Flash. The book also features an introduction by Ghost Machine editor-in-chief, former DC Chief Creative Officer and executive producer on Ekos, Geoff Johns, as well as thoughts from friends and collaborators Jeph Loeb, Brad Meltzer, and Dan DiDio.

In 1994, Michael Turner began working for Top Cow Productions, co-creating the popular indie comic series Witchblade, before debuting his creator-owned series Fathom in 1998, which became the best-selling comic book of that year. In 2002, Michael left Top Cow Productions to start Aspen MLT LLC., and created the hit indie title Soulfire while continuing his work on Fathom. Beginning in the early 2000s, Turner made a significant artistic impact at DC, most notably through his interior and cover artwork on Superman/Batman, which helped introduce a new generation of fans to Supergirl. Turner would go on to be widely celebrated for his striking cover art featuring legendary DC Super Heroes including Superman, The Flash, and the Justice League. Turner died in 2008, at the age of 37, from complications from treatment for bone cancer.

We have the exclusive reveal of the cover to The DC Art of Michael Turner Ashcan, a special “sketchbook” edition featuring a sampling of black-and-white artwork from the collection. Check out the cover below and support the project today!

THE DC ART OF MICHAEL TURNER Ashcan

Exclusive: Show Off Your Fandom with an Anime-Style Wall Scroll from Covenant: The Final Chapter

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Oni Press is publishing LySandra Vuong‘s Covenant: The Final Chapter — the never-before-seen epic sixth volume and finale to the supernatural queer romance, available only in print. While the book will be available in stores in July 2027, readers can reserve their copy of the conclusion to the wildly popular romantasy series this June during Pride Month via Kickstarter.

The Covenant: The Final Chapter campaign will feature three brand new, deluxe foil-stamped hardcovers with treatments exclusive to this Kickstarter campaign — the slipcased “Tattooed Edition,” the signed and slipcased “Demonic Edition,” and the signed, slipcased, and remarqued “Holy Edition’ — released alongside a trove of exclusive merchandise and collectible items, all designed side-by-side with series creator LySandra Vuong.

Extras include exclusive Tarot Cards, pins of your favorite priests from the Church of Providence, an exclusive 8” x 10.5” acrylic standee, a devotional candle, an anime style wall scroll, an enamel bookmark, a Covenant shirt in the style of a hardcover metal band, a Covenant branded crossbody bag, and Prayer beads and Shikishi boards — all available only on Kickstarter.

We have an exclusive look at the anime-style wall scroll when Covenant: The Final Chapter comes to Kickstarter! Check it out below and make sure you sign up so you don’t miss out!

Crowdfunding Corner: Noir is the New Black Finale and The Agony of Stars

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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!

Noir Is The New Black – The Noir Anthology Finale!

Noir is the New Black Ep 3

Publisher: Fairsquare Graphics
Creative Team: Joseph P. Illidge, ChrisCross DC Alonso, Greg Burnham, Quinn McGowan, Morby, Uko Smith, Brittney Brave
Launch Date: Funding now – Ends July 1 2026 9:59 AM EDT
Risk: Low – Fairsquare regularly releases comics on time and as expected

This campaign marks the culmination of a groundbreaking project that has brought together some of the most celebrated and exciting Black creators working in comics today. Recently nominated for a 2026 Eisner Award in the Best Anthology category, NOIR IS THE NEW BLACK has become a landmark showcase for crime, mystery, suspense, and noir storytelling from a diverse range of creators.

The final installment continues the anthology’s mission of spotlighting Black creators across the comics industry while expanding the possibilities of noir storytelling through fresh perspectives, bold artistic visions, and unforgettable characters.

The lineup this time is Joseph P. Illidge, ChrisCross and DC Alonso for The Winterfields and Greg Burnham, Quinn McGowan and Morby. Two fantastic artists add their talent to this all-star team: Uko Smith provides a Smooth Criminal homage cover and up and coming artist Brittney Brave delivers her rendition of a Noir Femme Fatale as an art print.

The Agony of Stars

Publisher: N/A
Creative Team: Jim Ousley, Etienne Derepentigny
Launch Date: Funding now – ends July 2 2026 10:00 AM EDT
Risk: Low – Multiple projects before and they don’t seem to have issues with delivery.

When a retired police officer is brutally murdered by a pickaxe-wielding serial killer, a decades-long missing persons case resurfaces to reveal a tragic series of events that can no longer remain hidden.

The Agony of Stars follows a caretaker named Maya who befriends Corin, a woman suffering from the early stages of dementia. When the members of a controversial police unit from the 1980’s start being murdered one-by-one, Detectives Luther Morris and Bobby Haun discover that the killer they’re pursuing is somehow tied to Corin and a heartbreaking secret.

To stop the killings and untangle the mystery, Maya and the detectives must re-examine everything they know as they follow the bloody path of evidence to its unnatural and horrifying conclusion. 

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