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Comic Watch Presents: Krowdfunder Korner – August 23, 2025

Fantasy Art by Max Dunbar

Current Funding: $22,277
Funding Goal: $5,000
Days Left: 19
Link: Fantasy Art by Max Dunbar

Since his professional comics debut in 2012, Max Dunbar has been bringing worlds of fantasy to life. From designing fan-favorite heroes in the celebrated Dungeons & Dragons comics relaunch to creating concept art for Wizards of the Coast, HeroQuest, Talisman, HeroScape, Reaper Miniatures, and more, his imagination has spawned a vast bestiary of creatures, champions, and monsters.

Now, for the first time ever, this legacy is being gathered into one extraordinary volume—a collection of never-before-seen concepts, fan-favorite sketches, and ornate illustrations, presented in a lavish hardcover edition that showcases every intricate detail.

The Magical: Book One

Current Funding: $2,238
Funding Goal: $5,000
Days Left: 12
Link: The Magical: Book One

After surviving World War One, two veterans from different countries form a friendship. Jack, a reserved black man from the United States and Thomas, an extroverted white Englishman become stage magicians performing throughout Europe. They become wildly successful, thanks in no small part to the fact that one of them actually has strange magical powers.

At the same time, in a defeated Germany, a ruthless young man named Ulrich climbs the ranks in the newly formed Nazi party. Possessing his own magical abilities he intends to use them to restore his country to power and glory.

The Magical is a story of three men, their lives and the supernatural forces that cause their inevitable clash

Surviving the muddy trenches of WW1 is quite a feat. But the magic act that friends Jack and Thomas put together after the war proves to be an even greater one. However, they have a huge advantage. One of the duo has REAL magical powers. As the world slowly marches towards a new world war, their new act takes on an added danger. For they are not the only ones in the world who know of and possess magical abilities. And they are all being hunted.

Get the exclusive softcover of this epic adventure which spans two continents, two wars and 100 years — with 3 covers by superstar artists Khary Randolph, Todd Harris and Ed McGuinness

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Drumsticks of Doom: BotSM issue 3(of 3)+ All Previous issues

The conclusion to the second arc of the hit indie series!

Current Funding: Successful Funded
Funding Goal: $4,444
Days Left: Late Pledges Open
Link: Drumsticks of Doom: BotSM issue 3(of 3)+ All Previous issues

When Black Sabbath (not the Beatles) became the world’s most famous band, the universe was changed, musically and otherwise. Lost arts, like Alchemy, were made common, schools taught about transfiguration and alternate science, Demons were summoned and some stuck around.

Lana LOVES music. She has played in bands all through high school and now, in college, she still plays in her ex’s fledgling metal band. She’s convinced their drummer to play her indie songs in secret. She’s finishing up the best practice yet when they are drawn into a spiritual battle to keep metal on the top of the charts.

The first miniseries was a wild ride of Daywolves, Metal Cults and hybrid creatures.

The new 3-issue mini-series has Lana and the crew taking the next step in their musical journey as they head to the mysterious Silver Mountain to record their first album. The recording session is a wrap, but Lana is under the spell of the Witch in the Woods. The crew of Argile, Dom, Neil, Jimmy and Jerry are about to be remastered, if Lana doesn’t get her act together QUICKLY.

20 Stunning Black and White interiors story pages- 18 by Dan Dougherty and 2 pages of added content -Standard American size book, Full Color Covers.

 

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Current Funding: $ 36,301
Funding Goal: $ 7,500
Days Left: 19
Link: The Marvel Art of MIKE DEL MUNDO – A Deluxe Art Book & More!

THE MARVEL ART OF MIKE DEL MUNDO, the EIGHTH in a series of stunning The Marvel Art of… books, prints, and more!

Clover Press is proud to bring you our latest art book — The Marvel Art of Mike Del Mundo! This campaign features a 224-page 9″ x 12″ high end coffee table book, 11″ x 17″ prints, posters, stickers, a puzzle, signed books, original sketches and more — celebrating Mike Del Mundo at Marvel!

The Marvel Art of… books are a series of high-end, boutique artbooks that showcase legendary Marvel Comics artists, featuring iconic images alongside rare and never-before-seen artwork. We’re working closely with each artist, and Marvel, to craft a beautiful representation of their work over the years with Marvel. Backing this campaign supports each talent directly.

Mike Del Mundo is a renowned comic book artist known for his vivid colors, creative storytelling and concept-driven covers that bring some of the most iconic Marvel characters to life. Del Mundo burst on the scene with his breakthrough cover run on X-Men Legacy, which led to interior work on Elektra, Thor, Avengers, and numerous other classic Marvel heroes. Del Mundo has been decorated with many prestigious awards and nominations for his art. He continues to leave an indelible mark on the industry, pushing artistic boundaries and redefining visual storytelling. His work is celebrated for its innovation, making him a respected and influential figure in the world of comic book art.

 

SHIN ZERO: a Graphic Novel for the Rent-a-Sentai Generation

Sentai never die— but they might not always get 5-star ratings. Enter the world of SHIN ZERO, and the age of uber-heroes.

Current Funding: $ 36,301
Funding Goal: $ 7,500
Days Left: 19
Link: SHIN ZERO: a Graphic Novel for the Rent-a-Sentai Generation
Two decades after the final kaiju fell beneath a thunderous blaze of technicolor justice, the sentai dream has dimmed. No more dazzling battles or stadium-sized glory — just a generation of ex-hopefuls, including five young heroes sharing a rundown flat and side gigs that barely cover rent. Warren, Héloïse, Nikki, Satoshi, and Sofia once trained to save the world. Now they guard nightclubs, fetch coffee, and navigate an economy that has monetized heroism into a hustle.
But something stirs in the ruins of this privatized paradise. And when the line between myth and memory begins to blur, these worn-out warriors must decide whether legends are worth reigniting or left to die.

With the combined, award-winning genius of Mathieu Bablet and Guillaume Singelin, SHIN ZERO blends lush art, poignant humor, and emotional depth into a story that feels both timeless and current. Punchy, melancholic, and undeniably human, it is a dazzling dive into nostalgia and survival — tokusatsu, reimagined for a generation still waiting to transform.

SHIN ZERO isn’t just an exciting new graphic novel — it’s a requiem for forgotten heroes and a love letter to the sentai mythos.

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Long Distance: The Travel Miles Club Edition

An deluxe edition of the complete Long Distance series with an all new story!

Current Funding: $ 4,111
Funding Goal: $ 3,000
Days Left: 24
Link Long Distance: The Travel Miles Club Edition

While stranded in an airport, Carter and Lee meet and hit it off immediately. The problem is, he lives in Columbus and she lives in Chicago. Can they manage to have a relationship separated by three hundred miles, a time zone, and the entire state of Indiana?

 

Starting at the $24 tier, backers will receive The Long Distance: The Travel Miles Club Edition  the definitive collected story by Thom Zahler, including an all-new 20 page story!  Approximately 220+ pages of content!

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The Corus Wave by Karenza Sparks

A delightfully charming contemporary adventure graphic novel by Karenza Sparks!

Current Funding: $ 3,820
Funding Goal: $ 2,680
Days Left: 12
Link The Corus Wave by Karenza Sparks

 

With this campaign we’re funding a brand new graphic novel from debut Cornwall-based author Karenza Sparks.

The Corus Wave is a charming contemporary adventure story. It features Lorelei, whose struggles to find that one last reference to finish her university thesis lead her into an exploration of the deeper mysteries of Britain’s fossil history, through the art, architecture, nature, and the hidden records of a discredited 19th-century polymath… and there’s a cat!

Lorelei is just trying to finish her MA thesis. Then her research into an obscure star-shaped Devonian-era cephalopod fossil drags her into a scavenger hunt that indicates her subject may be hiding some of the central secrets of the universe. Or at least, that’s what 19th century polymath Havius Corus thought.

Careening through libraries, churches, botanical gardens, and stone circles with her roommate Eddie (and their trusty cat Raisin, who travels with them via backpack), Lorelei explores the puzzles and mysteries the polymath has hidden from the world… unseen in the architecture and the nature all around her.

Can Lorelei find the solutions to the secrets of fossil history? And will her thesis advisor think her hard work is a legitimate dissertation topic? Lorelei, Eddie, and

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Atlantis Wasn’t Built for Tourists Digest Edition

Reprinting the entire acclaimed Neo-Western-meets-Lovecraftian Horror series in a digest-size edition with new material

Current Funding: $ 3,692
Funding Goal: $ 4,500
Days Left: 18
Link Atlantis Wasn’t Built for Tourists Digest Edition

Once upon a time in America…

Lucas Lewis drifts into Atlantis County, Oregon wanting nothing more than a hot meal and a soft bed for the night. What he finds instead is a small town in thrall to eldritch creatures lurking into the surrounding wilderness, possibly guided by an even more sinister force. Lucas becomes determined to eradicate all of Atlantis’s demons, but these monsters are not what they seem.

Unfortunately for the monsters, neither is Lucas.

Originally serialized by Scout Comics, Atlantis Wasn’t Built for Tourists earned immediate praise on release in 2020 for its mix of neo-Western sensibilities and cosmic horror. Creators  and Wendell Cavalcanti are pleased to bring the story of Lucas Lewis, a sort-of-sequel to H.P. Lovecraft’s “Shadow Over Innsmouth,” back to print in an all new digest-sized (5.5″ x 8.5″) edition featuring a gorgeous cover by Steven Russell Black.

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Twelve Days Over Tehran and Tel Aviv

Untold tales of the 12-day war in Tehran & Tel Aviv

Current Funding: $ 235
Funding Goal: $ $1,340
Days Left: 18
Link Twelve Days Over Tehran and Tel Aviv

“Twelve Days Over Tehran and Tel Aviv” is a graphic novel about two ordinary people—an Iranian father and an Israeli teenage girl—who find their lives suddenly shattered by a war they never asked for. Neither of them is political. Neither of them wanted this. But war doesn’t ask permission.

This project is our attempt to strip away the noise of media narratives and show the quiet truths of war: how it tears through daily life, how it isolates, and how it changes people in ways headlines never capture.

Through poetic storytelling, intimate character moments, and cinematic visuals, this graphic novel challenges the black-and-white narratives fed to both nations—and invites readers into the gray space where humanity lives.

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CARBON BASED: THE ART OF LEWIS LaROSA Deluxe Art Book

In this first-ever career retrospective, experience the raw power of comics master Lewis LaRosa’s unexpurgated artwork.

Current Funding: $ 55,622
Funding Goal: $ 5,000
Days Left: 12
Link CARBON BASED: THE ART OF LEWIS LaROSA Deluxe Art Book
Since making his professional debut at the dawn of the 21st century, American illustrator Lewis LaRosa has defined himself as one of the most singular masters of the modern comics medium—fusing dynamic reference-based realism, stylized superhero storytelling, and a master’s control of shadow and light to produce a wholly unique, jaw-dropping style that could only be called “carbon based.”
In this first-ever career retrospective—spanning more than 250+ pages of LaRosa’s raw unexpurgated line art in all of its painstakingly rendered intensity, alongside rarely seen covers, character designs, concepts, and more from Marvel Comics, Valiant Entertainment, Epic Games, BOOM! Studios, Image/Skybound, Creative Beast Studio, and more—experience the artist’s artistic evolution in all of its stunning detail from series including Bloodshot Reborn, Divinity, Harbinger, Punisher MAX, Savage, Shadowman, Transformers, Uncanny X-Men, A Vicious Circle, X-O Manowar, and many more.
This deluxe, oversized hardcover art book (measuring in at 10 x 12 inches) features an all-new introduction by Oni Press President & Publisher Hunter Gorinson with page-by-page commentary by LaRosa and former Valiant Editor-in-Chief Warren Simons, alongside appreciations by some of the artist’s most prominent colleagues and collaborators including Lee Bermejo (Joker), Dave Johnson (Superman: Red Son), Matt Kindt (BRZRKR), Jeff Lemire (Black Hammer), Yanick Paquette (Wonder Woman: Earth One), and more.
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That’s a wrap for this week.
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.
Comic Watch Presents: Krowdfunder Korner – August 23, 2025
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