Comic Watch is proud to spotlight and support crowdfunded projects across the various platforms so that these creators are able to bring their creations and stories to life. Here are just a few of the projects that we feel deserve your attention and support.
Maui Strong
MAUI STRONG is a comic anthology that adapts some of Maui?s beloved tales, called mo?olelo, which contain many wisdoms, parables, and lessons.
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This comic anthology adapts some of Maui’s beloved tales and histories, called mo?olelo, which contain many wisdoms, parables, and lessons. The combination of the word mo?o, which means a series or succession, and ??lelo, meaning words, are the stories and histories of Hawai?i. Mo?olelo were told to preserve Hawaiian histories, concepts, beliefs, idioms, proverbs, poetry, and more.
Maui Strong celebrates a centuries-old cultural tradition the way it used to be done, with a mo?olelo and a chant., focusing specifically on the island of Maui, with local talent including: Tom Bacon, Mark Gould, Blaze Ho?omakoa, Brooke Hutchins, Jillian Ikehara. N?inoa Kahiona, D.J. Keawekane, Aaron Nakahara, Kel Nuttall, Carl Shinyama, Joshua Sky, Chase Tokutaro, Kanila Tripp.
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Previously featured campaigns still running and unfunded:
Previously featured, fully funded Kickstarters Worth A Look:
- Poor Old Ms. West: a 24-page Wizard of Oz HORROR comic – 5 Days Left
- HELLFORGED Comic Series #1 and #2 – 2 Days Left
- One-Eyed Jack Vol. 4 – The Conclusion! – 5 Days Left
- TREKKER: SPICE – 5 Days Left
- Juiceman Issue #6 : Blood Lines – 4 Days Left
- || METAL MADE FLESH || RE:BIRTH || – 20 Days Left
- Young Zombie – 14 Days Left
- Van Helsing: Vampire Hunter Issue #1 – 14 Days Left
- AMORINI: AMATEUR CUPID #1 – A Lusty Fantasy Comic – 13 Days Left
Taft Sturgeon: Holiday in the Stars
A 140 page cosmic Christmas odyssey! A beloved detective is sent to the North Pole via a black hole while robotic facsimiles run amok.
Taft Sturgeon: Holiday in the Stars is a 140 page softcover. This fully colored original graphic novel by David Crispino and Tony Gregori is filled with yuletide adventure, belly shaking laughs, and arm wrapping friendship!
UNDERSEA HERO: THE GREAT BARRIER BEEF
THE NEW SUPERHEROIC-COMEDY UNDER THE SEA BY IAN CHASE NICHOLS!
The Mythicals #1-2: A Horror Action Mystery
Nancy Moon & Level M are back with more monsters, magic, and mayhem! She meets new teammates as the evil Inquisitor makes his move.
Link: The Mythicals #1-2: A Horror Action Mystery
Questions are answered and more are posed as the puzzle begins to reveal itself. What happens when you add a grizzled werewolf, a sexy siren, and a grumpy talking cat jaded by centuries of government service? FIND OUT!
26 pages of an enthralling tale that is just getting started! This is only the second of 13 issues that have already been written! The team comes together as a whole to prepare to fight the forces of darkness. The intrigue and action doesn’t stop! The Mythicals is a perfect blend of horror, adventure, and a dash of comedy to tie it all together!
HAUNTING/Like Father, Like Daughter Crossover PRIDE Variant!
*LIMITED: 150 COPIES* “Pride 2024” Rafi de Sousa EXCLUSIVE VARIANT – SUPERHEROES VS. GHOSTS & ZOMBIES.
Link: HAUNTING/Like Father, Like Daughter Crossover PRIDE Variant!
The HAUNTING/Like Father, Like Daughter #1 Crossover gets a LIMITED 150 COPIES print run for our Pride Festival 2024 events!
The new variant cover will be EXCLUSIVELY sold at their in person summer events – and on THIS KICKSTARTER!
Bram is a bratty teenager who just wants to be left alone. Too bad wherever he goes, THE DEAD RISE!
Casey is a high school student whose father abandoned her to become a full-time superhero. She wants nothing to do with him…until she INHERITS HIS SUPERPOWERS!
And in this 44-page NEW READER FRIENDLY crossover: THEIR WORLDS COLLIDE!
Holiday Spirits- VOLUMES 1-3 – HORROR ANTHOLOGY – OGN!
We are back with HOLIDAY SPIRITS VOLUME 1-3
Link: Holiday Spirits- VOLUMES 1-3 – HORROR ANTHOLOGY – OGN!
Holiday Spirits is a comic book horror anthology with suspenseful and thrilling Christmas tales brought to you by 30 super-talented indie creators. This high-quality 150-page book is a must-have under the tree this year! if you like Tales from the Crypt, Twilight Zone or Alfred Hitchcock Presents, this comic book is for you.
We have created two other volumes of this wonderful series and we are happy to launch the 3rd volume right here on KICKSTARTER! Each of these volumes has some of the greatest Horror Minds in Indie Comics. So, if this is your first time welcome. You are in for a treat! You can get all three volumes right here!! If you are returning we are happy to have your back!
- Created by Jérôme Gagnon HOLIDAY SPIRITS is a 150-page comic in standard American comic-size graphic novel, on high-quality gloss paper.
- Some of the best Writers in INDIE COMICS – Markisa Naso (By The Horns), ?Mario Candelaria (Killchella), Travis Gibb (Granite State Punk), David Byrne (Stake), and more
- Some of the best Artist in INDIE COMICS – Rolands Kalni?š (Coins of Judas), Matta Sorcier (Sacrimony), Don Nguyen (Pablo the Gorilla) and more
- Backers get various cover options from Eamon Winkle (Advent Comics, Black Caravan Press), Stefano Cardoselli (Scout Comics, Mad Cave) and Laura Helsby (2000 AD, A Wave Blue World)
- An EXCLUSIVE Christmas story by CULLEN BUNN (Deadpool, Venomverse) illustrated by Patrick Buermeyer (Granite State Punk, Discordia)
OL’ DIRTY BASTARD Graphic Novel | Super7 Figures | Vinyl
A new graphic novel inspired by the hip-hop icon – plus special edition Super7 figures, limited “Shimmy Shimmy Ya” 7″ singles & more!
Link: OL’ DIRTY BASTARD Graphic Novel | Super7 Figures | Vinyl
A groundbreaking, genre-defying homage to ODB’s life and legacy – every bit as avant-garde as the maverick MC that inspired it.
Oni Press unleashes the raw, unfiltered world of hip-hop legend Ol’ Dirty Bastard in an electrifying new graphic novel anthology narrated by the icon himself. Experience the chaotic harmony in multiple interlocking stories that explore New York’s Five Boroughs as reimagined and distorted through the prism of high-octane kung-fu, dystopian science fiction, darkness-haunted horror, and lovelorn romance… Plus, debuting exclusively with this campaign: Limited-edition Super7® action figures featuring a never-before-seen ODB “Lyrical Ruckus” Variant; an exclusive “Shimmy Shimmy Ya” 7″ vinyl single featuring all-new cover art by Ronald Wimberly (Prince of Cats); boutique merch; and much more.
Created in partnership with Four Screens and officially authorized by the Estate of Ol’ Dirty Bastard, this taunt and turbulent graphic novel collection features new stories, covers, and contributions from an epic cast every bit as sprawling as the city within: Troy-Jeffrey Allen (Chuck D’s Apocalypse 91: Revolution Never Sleeps), Paris Alleyne (Miles Morales: Spider-Man), David Brame (MediSIN), Dojo Gubser (Rot8ion), Jay Hero (Green Lantern), Maan House (Bloodborne), Mike Del Mundo (Avengers), Jason Pierre (CW’s In the Dark), Ike Reed & David Gorden (Rampage Jackson’s Big Brawl), Chris Robinson (Vince Staples’ Limbo Beach), Regine Sawyer (Dark Nights: Death Metal – The Last 52), Damion Scott (Batgirl), Felipe Sobreiro (“Weird Al” Yankovic’s The Illustrated Al), Ronald Wimberly (Prince of Cats), and introducing Jaxson Beckett-Willliams.
Tales from the Asylum – A showcase for new comic talent
Join us on an adventure exploring Sancho the Angry Chipmunk. This is also a NEW talent vehicle so come discover the next new superstar!
MS Warrior: A Visual Guide to Diagnosis and Coping
A visual documentation of getting diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, a guide to help others understand and cope with a fellow sufferer
Link: MS Warrior: A Visual Guide to Diagnosis and Coping
MS Warrior is an autobiographical journey into the life of a young female artist living in the bustling film industry hub of Toronto. Her life took an unexpected turn when a life-threatening neurological episode led to a devastating diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), forever changing her path and reshaping her outlook on life.
This graphic novel isn’t just her story; it’s a mirror reflecting the experiences of countless other MS sufferers. Through MS Warrior, she offers a deeply personal testimonial accessible to all, from her tight-knit community to the dedicated medical professionals who have walked this challenging journey with her.
In the pages of MS Warrior, you’ll find more than just a gripping narrative. Alongside the humor and positivity that have helped her navigate this profound life change, you’ll discover valuable medical insights that can transform the quality of life for individuals battling MS. This graphic novel isn’t just about facing the mental struggle of a diagnosis; it’s about finding strength, resilience, and hope through shared experiences.
Join her on this empowering journey and be inspired by a story of courage, humor, and resilience. Together, we can rewrite the narrative of life with Multiple Sclerosis.
On BACKERKIT
The Didier Cassegrain Collection
- Don’t Let Go: An island-set thriller filled with murder, mystery, and kidnapping… or so it would seem…? Based on the best selling novel written by Michel Bussi…
- Black Water Lillies: A twisty who-done-it about a murder in Monet’s garden in Giverny and the three women who may know who did it! Eisner Award-nominated title based on the best selling novel by Michel Bussi!
- Trapped on Zarkass: A gonzo sci-fi adventure through the planet Zarkass based on the classic novel by Stefan Wuhl!
- Toa Bang: A soaring pirate fantasy reprinting Didier Cassegrain’s first graphic novel! An exhilarating, swashbuckling fantasy adventure packed with scoundrels and anti-heroes by authors Daniel Pecqueur and Olivier Vatine.
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That’s a wrap for this week from us, next week we will return with new projects to spotlight also if you are crowdfunding a project and would like to be put in the Korner, drop us a line at chad@comic-watch.com, and we will take a look when we put together next week’s post.