Chad Burdette
Projects Launching Soon:
- We Bring Only Death – Richard Pace
- Slay! – Jeremy Whitley & Alex Smith
- 50-Odd Years of Big Noses by Hunt Emerson
Holmes: Undead
When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth: Moriarty was a vampire, and Holmes had been bitten.
The game is afoot with the launch of Holmes: Undead! A fresh and frightening take on the legend! Join us for issue 1: The Singular Inheritance of Miss Gionne Watson!
No less than world domination befits Professor James Moriarty and as an immortal vampire he has for hundreds of years worked toward that goal. By present day Moriarty’s web spreads across the globe and into world politics. He is the Illuminati. But why has Moriarty so brazenly exposed himself in pursuit of John Watson’s secret journals? Maybe it’s not the journals he wants, but Gionne- the last of the Watsons. In protecting his former friend’s descendant Holmes’ hand is forced and soon either he or Moriarty must die.
Determined that he will not lose another Watson, Holmes must face his own demons. Gionne and the journals may be the key to Sherlock’s salvation- or to Moriarty’s victory over the world when it comes down to one more final showdown between the three.
Sherlock Holmes is as popular as ever, appearing in the extremely successful TV shows Sherlock, Elementary, Enola Holmes and the brand new Watson and Sherlock And Daughter, in addition to countless other comic book (and novel of course) pastiches by countless authors after Doyle.
At Reichenbach Falls, Sherlock Holmes faced his greatest enemy- Professor Moriarty. But Moriarty, a centuries-old vampire, left Holmes cursed with immortality. Now, in shadowed London, Holmes walks the line between genius and monstrosity. When the last of the Watsons- Gionne, inherits her ancestor Dr. John Watson’s secret journals, she uncovers truths Moriarty will kill to claim. Truths Sherlock will die to protect. It’s a tale of blood, betrayal, and the eternal war between reason and darkness…
It’s like Sherlock Holmes meets Vampire: The Masquerade!
Previously featured and unfunded:
- Bite The Dust – 34 days left
Previously featured, fully funded Kickstarters Worth A Look and Support:
- Drawn to Love: A Comic Memoir by Tish.Draws – 5 days left
FREAKS’ SQUEELE: The Complete Chaos Curriculum
Florent Maudoux’s darkly stylish, genre-smashing graphic novel series of flawed heroes is remastered, translated, and ready to rule!
The seven-volume series follows three unlikely students at the Faculty of Education for Apprentice Heroes (FEAH)—a university for aspiring heroes that feels more like a villain rehab program. Freshmen students Chance, Li Xiong Mao, and Shadow aspire to become beacons of justice, but their education seems to be thwarted at every step of the way.
Originally published by Ankama Éditions in France, the series has swept the globe since its debut in 2008, with multiple spin-offs and an ever-expanding universe of tales exploring the shadowy corners of the past, present, and future of Florent’s inventive world.
Whether you’re into supernatural school drama, genre-bending art, or just want to see a werewolf fight a bear for dorm territory, FREAKS’ SQUEELE delivers the goods—with claws, swords, and sarcasm.
The world is populated by demons, werewolves, gods, and mutants, many of whom are descendants of ancient mythological beings. These mythic legacies are often hidden or politicized, adding to the tension between noble heritage and institutional control.
The main series takes place in a sprawling, unnamed city that blends modern urban decay with gothic architecture, reflecting the clash between old-world mysticism and contemporary cynicism. The city is divided into zones, some ruled by corporations, others by criminal syndicates or supernatural factions. The FEAH campus itself is a microcosm of this chaos—part fortress, part asylum.
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1/6: The Graphic Novel – Issue #4
And Still We Rise!
Hey Democracy Defenders and Comic Book Coveters!
At long last, Issue #4 of 1/6: The Graphic Novel is almost here! With your help, Issues #1, #2, and #3 have made news, galvanized everyday people around the country, and (okay, we’ll say it) predicted the future –– from federal troops deployed to our cities to persecution of political rivals and independent judges, to killer drones executing people without trial or evidence. Somehow, we even predicted the reconstruction of the White House to look like a tacky Las Vegas casino. (Even we thought that one was a stretch).
Issue #4, “And Still We Rise” is about the resistance. Our heroes lead a Democracy movement to resist the authoritarian Regime while debating the more perfect union that might replace it. Can they rise above their differences to prevail against violent repression, inner demons and, at times, each other? Help America find out!
Slice of Life #1-8: An Anime Character Brought to Life!
Anime Protagonist, Lady Vengeance, CAME TO LIFE & GOT THE GIRL! What will she do next? Feat. “KPOP DEMON HUNTERS” Homage Cover + Story!
When gritty anime protagonist, Lady Vengeance, is brought to the real world by a super fan, she’ll learn there’s more to life than darkness and revenge…and she’ll find love with the super fan’s twin sister – a closeted cheerleader.
Slice of Life is a queer romance that deconstructs the “slice of life” genre, unpacking the importance of “day in the life” narratives to tell a larger story about the meaning of life from the point of view of a formerly-fictional character.
This new 60-page Issue collects Chapters 53-63 of the Webtoon – plus a brand new 4-page Bonus Chapter not available on Webtoon/Tapas (more on that later)!
Have you ever just wanted your favorite tortured fictional character to just go to therapy already? That’s exactly what happens here! Slice of Life #8 takes a deep dive into Ravyn and her family’s communication issues, Beck and Lucy’s softball rivalry, Kris and Ravyn’s blossoming friendship, and Yuriko makes a life altering decision.
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FROM CHILE TO THE EDGE OF IMAGINATION—JODOROWSKY & RODRÍGUEZ
Two comic book giants raised in Chile present their new graphic novels in a joint dual launch.
INTRODUCING…COSMOCHASM
VISIONARIES ALEJANDRO JODOROWSKY AND GABRIEL RODRÍGUEZ (LOCKE & KEY) UNITE IN A DUAL LAUNCH THAT CELEBRATES THEIR ROOTS AND CREATIVE LEGACIES.
After the resounding success of METAL HURLANT—the official English-language rebirth of the seminal 1975 anthology, the scream heard ‘round the world—and Caza’s magnum opus ARKADI AND THE LOST TITAN, the international and independent publishing house of Mœbius, Philippe Druillet, Jean-Pierre Dionnet, and other groundbreaking sequential artists, seeks to join the forces of the classic Humanoids and Metal Hurlant canons and the contemporary world of top-tier graphic novels.
And what better way to merge these realms, than to unveil not one, but TWO ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVEL PROJECTS, presented through this campaign for the first time ever in English, in Humanoids’ iconic, sophisticated, deluxe hardcover style.
DECADES AFTER PENNING ONE OF THE MOST BELOVED AND HIGHEST SELLING SCIENCE FICTION GRAPHIC NOVELS OF ALL TIME, THE INCAL, THE PROLIFIC AND LEGENDARY ALEJANDRO JODOROWSKY MAKES HIS RETURN TO SCI-FI WITH THIS WILD SPACE OPERA, BROUGHT TO LIFE BY ACCLAIMED AMERICAN ARTIST PETE WOODS.
In a universe where violence and money reign supreme, the seven Magnobankers control the entire galaxy, sometimes exterminating entire populations in order to preserve their privileges. When the notorious assassin Xar-Cero discovers his responsibility in one of the most deadly operations carried out in the name of these tyrants, the Council of Seven decides to erase his memory to annihilate any desire for revenge.
IN PARALLEL, GABRIEL RODRÍGUEZ (LOCKE & KEY) UNVEILS HAUNTING PERIOD HORROR PENNED BY FRENCH WRITER HIRODJEE.
Greenwich, England, 1843—a famous explorer leads a perilous and mysterious expedition in the heart of the polar north and goes missing. Two years later, fearing her husband’s death, his tenacious wife sets up her own expedition to search for him. Accompanied by the only willing crew—a motley one, including an old admiral coined “The Ship-Wrecker” and her clairvoyant niece—their mission quickly descends into horror as they discover that their destination is an island of legends where many are said to have lost their lives…to the dead.
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HOLIDAY SPIRITS – MONSTERS SPECIAL
How does DRACULA, FRANKENSTEIN, GRIM REAPER, SPRING HEEL JACK, BIGFOOT, LOCH NESS, MOTHMAN, MEDUSA and more celebrate the holidays.
The holidays are full of cheer… but in the world of Holiday Spirits, they’re also full of monsters.
The Holiday Spirits: Monster Special is a brand-new graphic novel celebrating everything we love about cryptids, creatures, legends, and classic movie monsters—all wrapped in the snow-dusted, folklore-infused weirdness the series is known for. This special brings together a powerhouse lineup of indie creators delivering terrifying, thrilling, and sometimes hilarious tales starring the world’s most iconic creatures.
Inside these pages, you’ll find:
? Holiday horror stories featuring legendary monsters and timeless cryptids
? Top-tier indie creators bringing fresh takes to classic mythology
? A celebration of monstrous folklore, from deep forests to frozen lakes
?? A perfect entry point for new readers—and an essential addition for longtime Holiday Spirits fans
FEATURING SOME OF THE BEST IN INDIE COMICS
Benjamin Morse – Frankenstein
Eric Palicki & Pete Collins – Dracula
Louis Southard & Trey Baldwin – Baba Yaga
David Andry & C.R. Florence – Charon
Randy Stone – Koschei The Deathless
Rob Pilkington & Kevin Castaniero – Spring-Heeled Jack
Frank Martin & Gerald von Stoddard – Jack The Ripper
CJ Hudson & Jared Lockhart & J Hammond – Mummy
Benjamin Hunting & Kurt Blecher & David Fox – Mothman
Marcus Jimenez & Brent Fisher – Dr. Jekyll / Mr. Hyde
TS Luther & Fish Lee – Bigfoot
Travis Gibb – Werewolf / Wolfman
Jerry Carita – Cthulhu
Markisan Naso & Jason Muhr – Grendel
Tara Clarkson & Martha Schwartz – Bride of Frankenstein
Michael McCarthy & Criss Madd & Shawna Madd – Loch Ness Monster
Madeline Holly-Rosing & Elias Gambit Melendez – Medusa
Daniel Kalban & Brian Wolf – Phantom of the Opera
Specks Thompson & Jesse Lundberg – Aliens
Cammry Lapka – Krampus and Nosferti
This is the biggest, boldest, most creature-packed Holiday Spirits release yet—where the world’s most famous monsters step out of the shadows and into the holiday spotlight.
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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.
