Chad Burdette
The Man Who Shook the Earth
by Mark Bertolini & JE
A HAUNTED GIRL – Exclusive Extended Edition
by Ethan Sacks, Naomi Sacks & Marco Lorenzana
Originally published by Image Comics and Syzygy Publishing, this HARDCOVER edition contains all new behind-the-scenes features and is the ultimate collector’s item for fans of the acclaimed supernatural horror story that explores the real-life terror that comes with the struggles of anxiety and depression.
The story is inspired by the real life mental health battle of co-writer Naomi Sacks, who teamed with her father, comic book veteran Ethan Sacks (Star Wars: Bounty Hunters, Old Man Hawkeye), and artist extraordinaire Marco Lorenzana (Hulk), in an attempt to reach readers going through similar struggles.
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Previously featured and unfunded:
Previously featured, fully funded Kickstarters Worth A Look and Support:
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HOST MORTEM! Graphic Novel from Emmy winning writer & host.
LA CONFIDENTIAL meets The IN-LAWS as two real life game show hosts from the 1990s attempt to solve a series of murders in the 1940s.
Current Funding: $10,416
Funding Goal: $ 5,000
Days Left: 12
Link: HOST MORTEM! Graphic Novel from Emmy-winning writer & host Kevin Shinick
HOST MORTEM is a 200-page, tongue-in-cheek, dark noir thriller that takes real life TV hosts Kevin Shinick and Greg Lee (Carmen Sandiego, et al) and places them in the smoky, suspense driven world of the 1940’s, where they get entangled in a murder mystery surrounding the classic noir film, The Big Sleep.
Part Mark Millar’s Kingsman, part Ed Brubaker’s Fade Out, bestselling author and Emmy winning writer Kevin Shinick uses HOST MORTEM to ask the question, “Are game show hosts really smart? Or are they just used to having the answers?”
More on Host Mortum and Preview pages: Kicksterter Interview: Kevin Shinick & Clover Press Are On The Case Through Time In Host Mortem
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Oddly Compelling: The Denis Kitchen Story
A documentary film about counterculture, freedom of speech, and a comic book maverick
Current Funding: $52,770
Funding Goal: $7,500
Days Left: 13
Link: Oddly Compelling: The Denis Kitchen Story
Denis Kitchen has been taking on the establishment for decades. Now the all-new documentary Oddly Compelling highlights Kitchen’s long, strange trip — from his early days as a hippie cartoonist, to his thirty years as one of the most important independent comic book publishers and his work as a fierce advocate for the First Amendment.
Filmmakers Soren Christiansen and Ted Intorcio have captured hours of in-depth, candid conversations with Denis Kitchen, as well as fellow cartoonists and colleagues including Alison Bechdel, Warren Bernard, Eddie Campbell, Paul Gravett, Karen Green, Justin Hall, Gary Hallgren,Tom Heintjes, MariNaomi, Peter Poplaski, Carol Tyler, and the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund’s Interim Director Jeff Trexler. The film also features rare archival footage of comic book legends Robert Crumb, Will Eisner, and Harvey Kurtzman, along with new animation of Kitchen’s iconic cartooning. The film charts Kitchen’s career — as an indie cartoonist, a provocateur and publisher, and founder of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund.
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TheComplete MFKZ Series by Run
The groundbreaking graphic novel series behind the animated feature film by Studio 4C and Ankama presented in one deluxe collection.
Current Funding: $52,770
Funding Goal: $7,500
Days Left: 6
Link: The Complete MFKZ Series by Run
Told in 5 volumes, MFKZ is a tribute to pop culture, B-movies, and the golden age of American Sci-fi. It is a multi-layered tale of destiny versus self-determination filled with explosive action, humor, and sincere gravitas for the characters involved.
DMC. Dark Meat City. Built out of broken dreams and desperation. Keep your head down if you wanna get by, which is sometimes easier said than done. Angelino and Vinz are two guys just trying to squeeze out an existence as best as they can – a challenge considering one looks like a jet-black cueball and the other has a flaming skull for a head. But that’s not as strange as DMC gets, so they rarely earn a second look.
That is, until Angelino starts seeing strange shadows. A careless collision with a semi-truck knocks a brand new sixth sense into his head: the ability to see strangers among us, demonic or otherworldly beings disguised as humans, manipulating society from behind their human masks. What do they want? Why can Angelino see them? And why do they suddenly want to get their hands on him?
The groundbreaking, celebrated graphic novel series by Guillaume “Run” Renard, MFKZ is an out of this world adventure about an unimaginable Apocalypse and how Angelino could be the key to stopping it (or starting it, depending on who gets their hands on him first…) Pursued by mysterious Men in Black, territorial street gangs, and a team of Mexican wrestlers who’ve been guarding mankind for decades, Angelino and Vinz find themselves in the middle of a global conspiracy that will blow your mind.
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Ultimate OZ Universe: The Lost Lands Collector’s Edition
Exclusive OZ hardcover with detailed map, fan-favorite characters, and stunning 140+ page graphic novel. Discover OZ like never before!
Current Funding: $16,985
Funding Goal: $15,000
Days Left: 31
Link: Ultimate OZ Universe: The Lost Lands Collector’s Edition
For over a century, the world has only seen a fraction of OZ. You know the yellow brick road, the Emerald City, and Dorothy’s journey — but that’s a small sliver of what truly lies beyond.
Welcome to The Ultimate OZ Universe: The Lost Lands— a bold, breathtaking expansion of L. Frank Baum’s timeless world, reimagined by some of today’s greatest storytellers.
Acclaimed writer Cullen Bunn (Harrow County, The Sixth Gun) alongside OZ enthusiast and producer Larry King, legendary artist Mike Deodato, Jr. (Expecting the Unexpected, Avengers), and the visionary teams at AWA Studios, Shaggyman Productions, and Alchemation, have come together to craft a gripping, vast, and unexpected OZ adventure.
Overseen by a team of top OZ historians, this saga stays true to Baum’s vision while exploring uncharted regions, new characters, and thrilling lore.
This limited 144+ page hardcover collectible’s edition is your gateway to a rarely-explored side of OZ — one oozing with whimsical magic, much like the story we all know and love, but bringing about the more mysterious secrets long buried in the sands of time.
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Lake Yellowwood Slaughter
A graphic novel “adaptation” of a 1983 slasher movie that never existed!
Current Funding: $21,783
Funding Goal: $8,000
Days Left: 20
Link: Lake Yellowwood Slaughter
Welcome to Camp Yellowwood, “where the livin’s good.” But there’s a killer on this lake…and the campers’ parents, partying the summer away, are about to discover that “When the kids are away…the grown-ups are prey!”
Lake Yellowwood Slaughter is the “official comic book adaptation” of a 1983 cult horror hit that never existed! Lake Yellowwood Slaughter cuts the grimy American slasher genre with the lurid style of high-tuned Italian giallo classics like Blood and Black Lace, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage, and Bay of Blood.
Co-created by writer Alejandro Arbona (Doctor Tomorrow, Void Silver) and rising superstar artist Gavin Guidry (Action Comics, Uncanny X-Men) and featuring color by Chris O’Halloran (Ice Cream Man, Hellboy), lettering by Eisner Award-winner Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees, You’ll Do Bad Things), and a painted cover straight off the VHS rental shelf by Vinegar Syndrome cover artist Suspiria Vilchez!
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THE PEACEKEEPERS #1-5 from Ringo Award-Winner Rylend Grant
Bank robbery! Murder! Mayhem! A twisted, howl-at-the-freakin’-moon crime drama from the creator of THE JUMP, THE BREACH, and BANJAX
Current Funding: $4,704
Funding Goal: $5,000
Days Left: 26
Link: THE PEACEKEEPERS #1-5 from Ringo Award-Winner Rylend Grant
THE PEACEKEEPERS is a comic book series from writer Rylend Grant, artist Davi Leon Dias, colorist Iwan Joko Triyono, and letterer HdE… the same twisted team that brought you 10 rip-roaring issues of Action Lab: Danger Zone’s critically-lauded political action thriller ABERRANT. Aberrant won a Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Award (for BEST VILLAIN) and was nominated for two others (BEST WRITER & BEST SINGLE ISSUE).
The first four issues of THE PEACEKEEPERS – launched to much fanfare here on Kickstarter – received RAVE reviews. This new campaign will fund the pulse-pounding ISSUE #5 and hopefully we’ll hit a few stretch goals along the way so we can give you more bang for your Kickstarter buck.
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BIGFOOT KNOWS KARATE: Chapters 1 – 3
Follow the adventure of a Bigfoot warrior caught in a web of monsters, machinations and dark secrets. Godzilla vs Kong meets Kill Bill.
Current Funding: $3,275
Funding Goal: $2,000
Days Left: 27
Link: BIGFOOT KNOWS KARATE: Chapters 1 – 3
IGFOOT KNOWS KARATE follows a gentle cryptid warrior as he finds his world out of balance, quickly finding his role changed from defender to the hunted. Being tracked by fierce kaiju and a mysterious agency, Bigfoot must go from an elusive lonely soul to someone surrounded by enemies tracking his every breath. Think Godzilla vs Kong meets Kill Bill with a twist of X-Files.
We are excited to return to Kickstarter for the 4th time continuing the adventures of our Hinagon hero with our new issue, BIGFOOT KNOWS KARATE Chapter 3: Hellhound On My Trail.
Bigfoot is on the run! After escaping incarceration, Benny, along with Iris, another prisoner trying to get away, must find safe harbor before they are tracked down by the sadistic Grischa and all the power at his disposal.
Written by Casey T. Allen and Dan Price, with art by Dan Price. Covers by Dan Price, Luis Thomas, Ghosthause and Adam Caswell.
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Final Heist : one-shot crime comic to end them all
A retired team of cons get back together for one last final score at the world’s oldest bank. Will they find more than old money?
Current Funding: $813
Funding Goal: $5,555
Days Left: 25
Link: Final Heist : one-shot crime comic to end them all
A group of ex-cons are drawn back into their old life when the CEO of the world’s oldest bank goes missing. There’s one final last score to be had, but will they find more than old money in those ancient vaults?
Catalyst Comics and Part-Time Comix are teaming up to bring you an over-the-top high stakes crime comic. FINAL HEIST will be a love letter to 1980-90’s era movies, TV and comics. We have assembled a crack team of internet weirdos to bring you the most thrilling book of 2025. Is it action? YES! Is it Romance? Likely! Is it Horror? Maybeeeeee!
With three sensational covers, each with a few surprises at the end related to the theme of that cover, you’ll be sure to want to get the set! This is one you don’t want to miss!
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Comic Book Crowdfunding Planner ? Workbook by ComixLaunch
An essential crowdfunding tool for writers, artists & comic publishers! Get organized and launch your Kickstarter with confidence!
Current Funding: $14,283
Funding Goal: $3,500
Days Left: 13
Link: Comic Book Crowdfunding Planner ? Workbook by ComixLaunch
You have an amazing comic book project. You’ve poured your heart, time, and energy into your story, and it’s time to launch it into the world. But crowdfunding can be overwhelming and stressful…
The Comic Book Crowdfunding Planner from ComixLaunch is here to change that, and help you launch your next — or first — Kickstarter with confidence!
Created by the team behind ComixLaunch, this physical planner is your ultimate step-by-step companion to planning, executing, and optimizing your crowdfunding campaign. Whether you’re launching your first campaign or your fiftieth, this planner will help you stay organized, execute with confidence, prioritize progress, and maximize your success.
Built from the real-world strategies that have powered millions of dollars in funding across hundreds of successful crowdfunding projects, this planner is designed to be four powerful comic book crowdfunding tools in one:
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FrankenFury: The Monster of Martial Arts!
36-page martial arts/sci-fi/fantasy/horror for all ages! Premier issue!
Current Funding: $530
Funding Goal: $500
Days Left: 24
Link: NUKE FORCE
WHAT WOULD A COMIC MADE IN 1945 ABOUT 2025 LOOK LIKE? NUKE FORCE!
The allies won World War Two, but the fight was not over! A new evil emerged, calling themselves VULTURZ! For nearly a century, America has been using atomic power to create warriors to battle this enemy on the front lines. NUKE FORCE is America’s best hope to defeat the VULTURZ and end this forever war. Let’s fly!
This campaign is for the FIRST ISSUE of NUKE FORCE… and also the launch of a new publishing initiative… DISTRACTION COMICS!
NUKE FORCE is a retro futuristic, atomic age hero, action comic! This first issue is 16 full color pages and 16 black and white pages with a glossy cover and uncoated interior paper stock! Featuring the Atomic Age Heroes, Major Grit, Mr. Molto, Cloudia and Pump Station!
DISTRACTION COMICS is your chance to make comics with us! I’m offering backers the opportunity to work with me and and my friends to create the kind of comics that we love! Do you want to draw a story I write? Do you want to color a story I draw? Do you want to write a story for an artist? Now’s your chance!
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The Comics Courier, A Comics Criticism Journal [Issue 2]
A newspaper-format journal dedicated to in-depth comics criticism edited by Tiffany Babb
Current Funding: $7,130
Funding Goal: $ 4,500
Days Left: 21
Link: The Comics Courier, A Comics Criticism Journal
he Comics Courier is back for its second issue!
Yes, it’s true – your favorite twice-a-year print newspaper dedicated to comics criticism is coming back. The Comics Courier Issue 2 will feature essays and reviews from comics critics Rob Salkowitz, Adrienne Resha, Tiffany Babb, Dave Buesing, Lydia Turner, Rebecca and Ollie Kaplan, Rosie Knight, Nick Marino, Kelly Kanayama, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.
Like with our first issue, our goal of creating a space for comics criticism remains central to our mission. We were so excited about the show of support for our first issue, and we can’t wait to get the second issue of The Comics Courier into your hands.
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