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Crowdfunding Corner: Water Monster, Chum, Red Sonja

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

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!

Water Monster 水鬼 – When Guillermo del Toro Meets Junji Ito

Publisher: N/A
Creative Team: Zeo Niu
Launch Date: Launching soon
Risk: Low – They’ve done this before so it’s a pretty low risk.

When Guillermo del Toro meets Junji Ito

Southern China, 1945.

In a quiet rural village, six-year-old Chai grows up surrounded by endless summer days, ancient traditions, and one rule he is never allowed to break:

Never go near the well.

No one explains why.

The adults refuse to speak about it.

But the well looks normal… and Chai has broken every other rule before.

When a mysterious boy named River appears and befriends him, the two children begin to uncover a secret the village has tried to bury. A lonely man once died under tragic circumstances, and something restless now lingers beneath the still water.

As superstition, grief, and childhood curiosity collide, Chai will discover that some stories adults refuse to tell… are the ones that should never be uncovered.

Water Monster is a haunting supernatural tale inspired by Chinese rural folklore and wartime history—blending the dark fairy-tale atmosphere of Guillermo del Toro with the creeping dread of Junji Ito.

CHUM | The Definitive Oversized Die-Cut Surf Noir Hardcover

Publisher: ComixTribe
Creative Team: (w) Ryan K Lindsay (a) Sami Kivelä
Launch Date: Funding Now – ends April 27 2026 11:59 PM EDT
Risk: Low – They’ve done this before so it’s a pretty low risk.

Summer Stanwyck is trapped.

She tends bar on the island she grew up on, the local cop is about to become her ex-husband, and she’s wasting time screwing the local reefer kingpin.

But when a bag full of cash and drugs appears, she sees a way out… and anyone who gets in her way is shark bait.

CHUM is pulp fiction on the sand, a surf noir story straight off the drugstore paperback rack from acclaimed artist Sami Kivelä (Abbott, Machine Gun Wizards) and award-winning writer Ryan K Lindsay (Eternal, A Fistful of Pain, Deer Editor.)

At last, ComixTribe is launching a limited edition definitive hardcover edition of this surf noir masterpiece, featuring a stunning composite die-cut cover with art from Justin Greenwood (The Fuse, Stumptown) and Kivelä.

Red Sonja Mystery Bags Brand New Rare Variants & Exclusives

Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Creative Team: Various
Launch Date: Funding Now – ends April 28 2026 3:13 PM EDT
Risk: Low – They’ve done this before so it’s a pretty low risk.

Dynamite Entertainment has launched a limited-time Kickstarter campaign that offers fans and collectors exciting blind bags packed with surprises and exclusive items featuring the fierce Hyrkanian Heroine, Red Sonja.

Fans have flocked to the exciting new blind bags across the comics community, chasing the surprise and excitement as well as the chance for top tier ultra-rare collectibles from their favorite characters and series. Dynamite Entertainment and sister company Dynamic Forces have been leaders in comics and collectibles for over three decades collectively, and at the forefront of the blind bags explosion, featuring on top titles like Harley Quinn X Elvira, ThunderCats, and many more. This Red Sonja series is a way to bring the offering directly to fans and fill it with tons of extras and add-ons not available in traditional avenues. It also follows a popular offering featuring another top tier Woman of Dynamite, with fans receiving their Vampirella bags prior to this launch.

Priced at $100 each, these mystery bags are packed with five comics guaranteed to have a minimum value of $250, and they could exceed upwards of $500 with rare variants, premiums, ashcans, trading cards, and more. Red Sonja has been with Dynamite for over 20 years, and the vault has been opened to pull items from across that deep history. There’s something incredible here within every bag, and for every collector.

Each bag will have one high-end book; either a metal, foil, or rainbow holofoil variation on a gorgeous cover from a top artist. Superstars who could have their variants in the bags include J. Scott Campbell, Frank Thorne, Joseph Michael Linsner, Jenny Frison, Alex Ross, Jae Lee, Joe Jusko, Frank Cho, Mike Mignola, Lucio Parrillo, Shannon Maer, Jim Balent, and many others.

A file copy pulled from the Dynamite Archives will be included in each bag, topped with a proverbial cherry in superstar cosplayer and Red Sonja LLC representative Shannon Kingston. Fans of the franchise will recognize her from her gorgeous covers as well as how plugged in she is with followers across the character’s social media platforms.

Blank covers from Dynamite’s Authentix line will be in each blind bag, and a select few fortunate fans will receive covers adorned with sketches by the beloved Ken Haeser.

As a unique extra, these bags are not only including comic books as is traditionally the case. Each will include a trading card, including chromium cards exclusive to this offering. Last but not least, the fabulous fifth inclusion is an exclusive Red Sonja challenge coin which can only be collected through this Kickstarter!

The Kickstarter campaign offers even more exciting opportunities for collectors, including a tier offering blind bags guaranteed to feature a sketched cover within. Additionally on offer are one-of-a-kind original art from Roberto Castro’s gorgeously detailed covers, available at a limited-time pricing of $1973 in honor of the character’s debut. Fans who want more trading cards beyond the one included in the bags can opt for the few remaining cases from the Red Sonja Deluxe Ultra Premium set.

Every piece in this collection has been thoughtfully selected to honor the legacy of the She-Devil With a Sword, featuring high-quality items and limited availability for the most selective collectors. Make your pledge now to secure your blind bag before they disappear for good!

Preview: The Muppets Noir #2

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

The Muppets Noir #2

IT’S TIME TO MEET THE SUSPECTS! After succumbing to the consciousness-clobbering effects of a brick to the noggin, Kermit the Frog finds himself walking a new beat in Dreamland as private investigator Flip Minnow. His first assignment? Tracking down Meringue Crustworth, the missing daughter of pie magnate Dolores Crustworth. Seems like a straightforward enough case, but there’s something about the situation that isn’t sitting well with Flip — something that goes far beyond his inexplicably deep-seated aversion to pies. Joining forces with the friendly beat cop Officer O’Bear, the green P.I. starts running down leads, which eventually steer the pair into an oddly unappetizing pie shop that leaves Flip’s phobias untriggered. But what the flatfoot and the gumshoe discover inside turns out to be even stranger than a narcoleptic frog in a trench coat! Master storyteller ROGER LANGRIDGE continues his heart-felt return to the Muppet realm with The Muppets Noir #2 — featuring sharply shadowed covers from both the author and guest artists JAE LEE & JUNE CHUNG!

Preview: Archie x Army of Darkness #3

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

Archie x Army of Darkness #3

DO YOU WANT THE BAD NEWS, OR THE WORSE NEWS? The bad news is that Archie Andrews has accidentally summoned the Army of Darkness to the peaceful streets of Riverdale — and that’s pretty bad news! But the good news is that when Archie read the cursed passage in question from the pages of the Necronomicon Ex Mortis, he didn’t properly complete the incantation — which means there’s still a chance to banish the Deadites back to the infernal realms. Unfortunately, it also means that if the Deadites can get hold of Archie and force him to read the incantation properly, they’ll be unstoppable. But in order to do that, they’ll first have to get past a certain one-handed hero — and he’s feeling lucky! Intrepid investigators ERIK BURNHAM and BILL GALVAN run down the story of the century in Archie X Army of Darkness #3 — featuring supporting coverage from GALVAN, FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA, LAURA BRAGA, CRAIG CERMAK, and STUART SAYGER!

Preview: Space Ghost #10

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

Space Ghost #10

TIME’S UP FOR THE GUARDIAN OF THE SPACEWAYS! Across the multiverse, a grim figure has been hunting down Space Ghosts — and his name is Tempus the Time-Master! When the Ghost Planet team arrives to prevent the Council of Doom from escaping during an attempted prison break, our heroes are suddenly confronted by this rogue chrononaut — who quickly proves to be a far greater threat than anything they have faced before. As Jan, Jace, and Blip are scattered helplessly across the timestream, can Space Ghost find a way to counter Tempus’s seemingly unlimited abilities before his own time runs out? Find out in the fast-paced pages of Space Ghost #10, brought to you by the self-winding creative team of DAVID PEPOSE and JONATHAN LAU — featuring expertly overclocked covers courtesy of FRANCESCO MATTINA, JAE LEE & JUNE CHUNG, MICHAEL CHO, and BJORN BARENDS!

Preview: ThunderCats x SilverHawks #1

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

ThunderCats x SilverHawks #1

CIVILIZATIONS COLLIDE IN THE CROSSOVER EVENT OF THE MILLENNIUM! When Panthro originally set out on his mission to launch a new satellite high above Third Earth, he never imagined that he would wind up changing the destiny of two entire galaxies. But as soon as he boarded the mysteriously deserted space station and began digging into its workings, that destiny was set in motion — and now the day of reckoning is at hand! Alerted to an anomaly at a long-dormant base in a quarantined sector, The Copper Kid, Quicksilver, and Chromium — the SilverHawks’ newest member — defy Stargazer’s orders and set out on their own to investigate. But as soon as they land on the forbidden planet, they are confronted by a fearsome band of strange, cat-like warriors — and quickly find themselves in a fight for their lives! The battle is joined by more ThunderCats, including several whose fearsome abilities threaten to overwhelm the isolated SilverHawks. But when a second vessel appears in orbit, it becomes clear to Panthro that reinforcements are on their way — and not even the Eye of Thundera will be able to stop them! ThunderCats mastermind DECLAN SHALVEY kicks off his greatest Thunderan saga to date with ThunderCats X SilverHawks #1, both writing and drawing this 40-page inaugural issue that serves as the spectacular opening chapter in his 15-part crossover event spanning three titles over five months! Featuring astronomically appealing covers from SHALVEY, LUCIO PARRILLO, ERIC CANETE, and BEN OLIVER, as well as a special piece of classic ANIMATION ART, ThunderCats X SilverHawks #1 also features two tremendous incentive editions — a special cover reproducing Declan Shalvey’s original layouts for the issue, and an autographed edition of Ben Oliver’s cover signed by ThunderCats original series voice actor LARRY KENNEY!

The Boys Finale Season Celebrated With Humble Bundle!

Posted on April 3, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

In just a few days starting April 8, fans will be able to dive into the grand finale fifth season of The Boys on Amazon’s Prime Video. Ahead of and alongside this hotly anticipated ending to the main show, Dynamite Entertainment and Humble Bundle have teamed up to offer a limited-time deal for digital readers including every comic book from the franchise ever made for an unbeatable deal!

Live to purchase right now, the bundle will only be available for a limited time, so get yours!

This collection is packed with fantastic graphic novels. At the forefront is every single comic book from The Boys series, created by Garth Ennis, Darick Robertson, and a host of talented artists like Russ Braun, John McCrea, Carlos Ezquerra, and others. Altogether, the franchise boasts nearly 100 comic issues, exceeding 2,000 pages of exceptional reading material. This encompasses the main series, three miniseries that tie in, and the epilogue/coda titled Dear Becky, which has been released in recent years.

Furthermore, a share of the revenue generated from the sales of the bundle will be donated to the charity partner, the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. This esteemed nonprofit organization addresses challenges such as book censorship, specifically concentrating on the comic art form, graphic novels, and the creators involved. Comics frequently face criticism in libraries, educational programs, and various other platforms due to the medium’s misunderstood and relatively recent emergence.

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The Consignment Group files their Support for the Ad Hoc Committee’s Motion to release Consigned Stock in Diamond’s Chapter 7 Case

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Brett Leave a comment

The Consignment Group, which consists of Aspen, Black Mask, DSTLRY, Dynamic Force/Dynamite, Heavy Metal, Magnetic Press, Massive Publishing, Oni-Lion Forge, Panini, Alien Books, Graphic Mundi, Titan, Vault Comics, and Dark Horse, have submitted a response/joinder to the court in support of the Ad Hoc Committee‘s motion for the court to release consigned stock currently held by Diamond.

One of the biggest fights during Diamond’s chapter 11/chapter 7 process has concerned consigned goods provided by publishers and currently held by Diamond and stored by Sparkle Pop. In short, Diamond believes they “own” the product and can sell the goods to help pay off its debts. Of course, the publishers wants their goods back.

In their response/joinder, the Consignment Group argues:

The publishers have a distribution agreement with Diamond for the goods on a consignment basis, but the publishers own the inventory,
If the distribution agreement is terminated, the goods need to be returns,
Diamond currently has a lack of “adequate storage,” has let insurance lapse, and the goods are still being sold unauthorized,
The stock is losing value and publishers aren’t able to distribute the product through other ways which is causing issues with consumers as well as contractual claims,
The distribution agreement has been terminated/rejected and because of that, the goods should be immediately returned,
Some consigned goods were provided after Diamond’s chapter 11 process began, so the trustee doesn’t have claim to that.

They’re asking the judge to grant the Ad Hoc Committee’s relief and release the consigned inventory, as well as any other relief the Court deems just and proper.

You can read the full filing below.

Diamond Chapter 11

Preview: Gargoyles/Darkwing Duck #4

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

Gargoyles/Darkwing Duck #4

POP GOES THE WORLD! Time has run out for the stalwart champions of New York City and St. Canard, as Demona unleashes the diabolical Paddywhack from his jack-in-the-box confinement and directs him to destroy all of humanity — and all of duckdom as well, just for good measure! Can Goliath and Darkwing hold Paddywhack at bay long enough for reinforcements to arrive in the form of Gosalyn, Launchpad, Morgana, and the rest of Manhattan Clan? And even if they do, will all of their combined strength be enough to overcome Demona’s Quackronomicon-enhanced chaos? Find out in the explosive finale that is Gargoyles/Darkwing Duck #4 — energetically encoded by creative companions GREG WEISMAN, TAD STONES, and CIRO CANGIALOSI, with properly portentous covers provided by STONES, CANGIALOSI, CARLO LAURO, and IVAN BIGARELLA!

Preview: Disney Villains: Gaston #2

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

Disney Villains: Gaston #2

ALL FOR ONE, AND ONE FOR… HIMSELF, REALLY! After completely innocently stumbling into the King’s private hunting ground and being most unjustly arrested for trespassing, Gaston — the world’s greatest tracker, in case you hadn’t heard — finds himself pressed into service by the cunning Comte du Soufflé and tasked with retrieving an amulet from a mysterious alchemist. Quite uncharacteristically, Gaston bungles the job (no doubt the fault of his oafish sidekick, LeFou) and is transformed into a squirrel for his trouble. But the joke will be on his detractors, for nothing, not even radical reductions in stature, status, and species, can hold back the greatness that is Gaston — a certainty that he will easily demonstrate just as soon as he evades the horde of angry animals now pursuing him! Dedicated dramatists GREG PAK, FRED VAN LENTE, and MILENA CICCARELLO exhaust their supply of superlatives in capturing the glory that is Disney Villains: Gaston #2 — featuring deservedly doting covers by CICCARELLO, LESLEY “LEIRIX” LI, TED BRANDT & RO STEIN, and WILL ROBSON!

Preview: The Lion King #3

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

The Lion King #3

SIBLING RIVALRY! The conflict between rival animal factions threatens to erupt into violence when Scar arrives on the scene to further his clandestine campaign to seize the throne of the Pride Lands in the guise of “helping” his brother Mufasa with his diplomatic efforts. Meanwhile, Simba and Nala are almost ready to give up their search for the elephants’ matriarch Shoshani when they finally get a solid lead — but what they discover may be too much for anyone to handle!Expert storyteller EDWIN GALMON builds the tension in the third issue of his all-new tale of The Lion King — featuring sweeping cover vistas by GALMON, DREW MOSS, JACOB EDGAR, and GIULIA LOMURNO!

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