By Chad Burdette

 on January 25, 2025

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A 76-page anthology comic from a spectrum of creators, Prodigy Comics #1 introduces a new universe of superheroes, aliens, and magic. This book takes the classic anthology format of the 1930s and 1940s Golden Age comics, but with stories aimed at the diversity of modern audiences.

In a time where it feels impossible to get new readers into comics, Prodigy Comics is an anthology that offers a fresh, new universe for people to explore, free from the burden of extensive continuity, retcons, and reboots. These stories introduce new superheroes, gritty underdog avengers, cursed teenagers, and even a reinvention of a milestone character from the forgotten annals of comics history.

These new characters come from a variety of backgrounds, as do their creators. Queer people and people of color, especially, are integral to the fabric of this world. Our world.

This new storytelling odyssey offer a refreshing perspective on an age-old practice of telling myths through the page. With your help, we can make this dream a reality.

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The Earth has been destroyed. Civilization has been scattered throughout the solar system. The future of humanity has only one hope– THUNDER GUARDIAN!

Join father-son team of Reilly Brown (Deadpool, Batman/Fortnite: Zero Point) and Will Brown (grade schooler) as they tell the story of Thunder Guardian and his friends, and their battle against space pirates, monster boogers, and the forces of the evil Unknown!

For the past two years Will (currently in the 3rd grade) has been designing characters and telling stories to his comic book artist father, Reilly, who has been drawing them as comic strips for the newspaper A Kid and A Comic. This book collects those adventures in one place for the first time, and includes additional brand new material as well. Here’s what the contents will be:

18 pages of the original comic strip, 3-5 pages of a new story, 3-5 pages of a story where Reilly writes it and Will draws it, 2-4 pages of character bios/stats, 2-4 pages of process stuff (like Will’s sketches of characters and Reilly’s interpretations)

For fans of DEADPOOL, who are looking for something equally humorous and action-packed, but maybe they can share with the kids in their life who have a more DOG MAN sense of humor. Similar to AXE COP, but with superheroes. If you like aliens and space pirates, this book is for you. If you like monster boogers, this book is especially for you.

Previously featured Kickstarter campaigns still running and unfunded

• The Adventures of Pom Pom & Fleur –  8 Days Left
• The Astounding Adventures of Kiara McBrain: a comic for kids – 6 Days Left
• THE PUBLIC DEFENDER #1: THE LIFE o f a SUPER SLACKER – 7 Days Left
• BROOK-CITY: An Action/Comedy – 12 Days Left
• When We Were The Voyage: Hardcore SciFi Horror, Illustrated – 17 Days Left
• Durruti Shadow of the People #1-#3 –  21 Days Left

Previously featured, fully funded Kickstarters Worth A Look and Support:

• The Legendary X-Knights Issue #1: “The Legend Begins!” – 5 Days Left
• APOLLYON 20XX: Lest We Forget –  4Days Left
• A Place Where Time Doesn’t Exist #1: A Sci-fi Adventure –  6 Days Left
• THE FINAL FINAL FRONTIER Number1: A GAME OF DEATH –  12 Days Left
• Slice of Life: The Cheerleader Gets the Girl! –  12 Days Left
• Street Knights: Issue #1 – A gritty new take on super sentai –  14 Days Left
•  DEADSKINS! A zombie horror comedy western for mature readers –  19 Days Left

Muhammad Ali: The Greatest Comics Biography of All Time

Volume 1: Cassius Clay

Muhammad Ali: The Greatest Comics Biography of All Time Volume 1: Cassius Clay is a thoroughly researched, fact-based dramatization of the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali.  Volume 1 chronicles the period of his life that he was known as Cassius Clay. Beginning with his childhood in Louisville, Kentucky, it follows his early days as an up-and-coming contender and concludes shortly after his heavyweight title match against Sonny Liston in 1964.

Based on dozens of biographies, documentaries and articles, this comics biography is a thorough, factual account of Ali’s early life.   The goal of this book is to present Muhammad Ali’s life story and cultural significance in an engaging and accessible format.

his project began in 2016 with a 2-year research period, followed by many, many drafts of the script (and then more research and eventually, a final draft).  It became clear early in the process of researching Ali’s life that he was much more than a boxer.  He was a cultural icon, a champion of racial justice, a spiritual and political force, and one of the most charming, clever and charismatic people who ever lived.   He embodied different eras, travelled the world, impacted multiple generations and is as relevant today as ever.  As such, it also became clear that it would take a lot of pages of comics for this project to fulfill its goal of being as substantial and comprehensive as any written biography about Ali.  The final draft came in at just over 400 pages.  In order to make the project manageable, the book was split into 2 volumes: Volume 1 was roughly 150 pages and covered the years that he was known as Cassius Clay.  The script for volume 2 is around 250 pages long, beginning with him changing his name to Muhammad Ali and following his story up until his death in 2016.  The script for both volumes was completed in 2018.

As the illustrations for Volume 1 neared completion, the project was submitted to a number of publishers.  A few publishers expressed a desire to publish the book, but always as a single 400 page volume, not as 2 shorter books.  None of the publishers who wanted to release this book could offer enough of an advance to complete the project, which up until that point had been self-funded and supported by a Patreon campaign (as a side note, I began this project as a single guy living in an apartment. During the course of this project, I have gotten married and had 2 kids, which makes it much harder to justify spending my life savings on the creation of a graphic novel). This led to the decision to release the completed Volume 1 through Kickstarter.  This campaign’s goal is to produce a printed version of Volume 1, with a potential stretch goal of creating a pathway to completing Volume 2 so that the entire book can finally be released by a publisher.

My Name is Lady: Issue 1

MY NAME IS LADY is a superhero comic about aging, family dynamics, and loss of identity.

MY NAME IS LADY is  the latest comic from The Omens co-creator Shane Moore and Electro-Magnetic Press. Issue #1 sets the stage for this timeless, heartfelt story that explores generational relationships within the world of superheroes.

Recommended if you like Watchmen, Kingdom Come, Batman, Ant Man, Iron Man, and other classic titles that explore true-to-life-themes

After the death of her grandfather, Laura decides to return to the quiet town she once called home. A fresh start awaits her as she reunites with her parents and younger sister, but Laura’s heart is set on one person—her aging grandmother, Lilian, who has always been her source of wisdom and strength. Now, as Lilian’s permanent caregiver, Laura is determined to be there for her grandmother in her twilight years, trying to form a new connection.

However, as Laura settles into her grandparents’ home, she begins to uncover old secrets surrounding her family’s legacy. Lilian, though frail, seems to hold the key to a mystery that stretches back generations—a legacy entwined with power.

As Laura pieces together her grandmother’s past, she begins to realize that her return home was no mere coincidence. The revelations she uncovers could not only reshape her understanding of her family’s history, but also her own identity, forcing her to confront painful truths, hidden dangers, and a destiny she never knew awaited her.

In the end, Laura must decide if she’s ready to embrace her family’s legacy—or risk losing everything…. including herself.

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Xavier Watanabe wants to find his friend’s murderer. Masashi wants a piece of the American Dream. Kyomi wants justice for her cousin and resolution. Will any of them get what they want??

Now on the run in a race against time, and for their lives, the trio dive deeper into the Japanese underworld. Sex, drugs, murder, and more…! What more could you want??

Act I
In the first act (available as a digital or physical Catch-up Rewards Tier), Xavier arrives in Japan and is greeted by Kyomi. It isn’t long before he’s exposed to the underground activity surrounding the yakuza family to which Tenshin belonged. After meeting Masashi, things take a quick turn into trouble as yakuza henchmen attack the trio (X, Kyomi, Masashi). After surviving the attack, the action begins to heat up for our new friends.

Act II

We meet Hiro and the answers just lead to more questions. This fast-paced second issue moves our trio closer to solving Tenshin’s murder — or do they…? What does Hiro know? Who is Kenji and how is he involved?

American Yakuza Act III is a 20-page murder-mystery, action-adventure series written by Anthony Stokes, Chris Moses, and Charlie McElvy, illustrated by Damiano Restivo, colored by John, lettered by Taylor Esposito, and edited by Suzanne McElvy & Vito Delsante. Fans of John Wick and Tokyo Vice will enjoy this immensely!

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A Real Slobberknocker #1-2: A Pro Wrestling Comic | Make 100

Pro wrestling brought Bret and Jake together. Now it will tear them apart.

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Dark Pink Comics

The World’s Freshest New Comic Book Adventure

DARK PINK is a radical comic book set in 80s New Orleans, combining a noir detective story with supernatural elements and unique music integration never seen in a comic before

The year is 198X

Deep in the back alleys and bayous of New Orleans, something is happening. People are disappearing without a trace. Whispers tell tales of witchcraft and monsters lurking in the dark. Enter a young woman with secrets of her own. She is looking to help a people under supernatural siege, but also find answers to her own mysteries.

Dara Pinkerton, aspiring private eye, has just opened the Dark Pink Detective Agency in the heart of the French Quarter. Despite her inexperience, she soon gets a case that changes everything.

The search for a missing woman leads Dara to a terrifying discovery…

Monsters. Are. Real.

DARK PINK is an action/horror comic with a mix of steampunk futurism, classic movie monsters, and pop culture references with a dash of dark humor thrown in for good measure. And it all goes down to a rockin’ 80’s soundtrack incorporating music and lyrics in a way never-before seen in a comic book

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Crooked Little Town

What is it that turns a whole town crooked? Could it be the weight of guilt that hangs over every person there?

A brand new atmospheric horror story, told across 100 pages in a pocket-sized book. For my readers who have asked, “What else do you have like WAIL or FROG ALLEY?” The answer is CROOKED LITTLE TOWN.

This is a story about guilt.

A crooked old man looks back at the weight of generational gilt that has been pressing down on his town since before he was even born. But is this narrator reliable, and are any of us capable of facing the guilt we hold onto in order to let it go?

This pocket sized book is produced at the same size as the original artwork. It is a small and intimate story about a man being held down  by external pressures that may be of his own making. 100 pages, 49 illustrations, 1 story.

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? „In Between the Trees – A Queer Comic You Can’t Miss!

A Story of love, transformation, and reclaiming personal freedom in a spiritual society. (English/German)

In Between the Trees” is a graphic story that will take the reader into the psychologically complex world of a cult, which serves as the backdrop for the profound, personal transformation of the protagonist, Mathilde. The story unfolds in the picturesque yet isolated region of Corbières in southern France in the early ’90s, addressing themes of identity, love, and freedom in the face of manipulation and control.

“In Between the Trees” centers on a young woman, Mathilde, who enters the unusual world of a religious group. In the remote South of France, she is initially charmed by ashram life, but the strict rules and rigid hierarchy soon raise doubts. The situation is further complicated by her romantic feelings for Anita, the community’s cook. Will Mathilde stay for love or follow her instincts and leave?

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Drumsticks of Doom: BotSM issue 2(of 3)+ All Previous issues

The sophomore arc of the Heavy Metal hit series rolls on with tons of great swag and all catch-up 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 music journey as they head to the mysterious Silver Mountain to record their first album. Their private recording session isn’t so private when characters new and old start trying to get in on the jam session. Lana is losing her cool, when a mysterious voice calls her into the woods.

20 Stunning Black and White interiors story pages- 18 by Dan Dougherty and a 2 page back-up story by Laura Helsby (Originally printed in The SETLIST Anthology) -Standard American size book, Full Color Covers.

…kissed by a witch last night in the wood….

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Shentu: Memories of Spring

A 70+ page anthology of the immortal rabbit girl Shentu and her apprentice navigating springtime and youth in Ancient China.

Shentu: Memories of Spring is a 64+ page anthology chronicling stories of the immortal rabbit girl Shentu and her human apprentice Xiaohou. As they plod onward in their journey of a lifetime, this collection centers around springtime in ancient China, celebrating both the season and the springtime of youth.

Each of 8 short comics depicts a self-contained story, weaving between the emotional highs and lows of Xiaohou’s childhood. Each story takes place in the springtime of a successive year, thus following Xiaohou’s growth from a wide-eyed boy into an independent teen.

This anthology brings together an incredible team of Asian artists, including Haining, Sebastian Cheng, Megan Huang, Lipwei Chang, Eileen Widjaja and more! Altogether it is a celebration of not only Asian culture, but also the talents of Asian creatives working in the western comics space!

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Capable #1-7: The Final Issue | MAKE 100

The series finale of Jonathan Hedrick’s bold superhero story that asks “What if people gained powers opposite of their disabilities?”!

Derik Davidson is just an average high school kid. He’s awkward, shy, bullied, and he uses a wheelchair. But one day, Derik suddenly has the ability to run super fast! What will Derik do with his new power and what happens when other people wake up more… capable?!

Derik has been racing nonstop ever since he gained his superpower. Now he seems to be running out of road. In the end, he will have to make the most difficult decision of his life in order to save everyone else. But will his sacrifice be enough to rescue the entire world?