Comic Watch is proud to spotlight and support crowdfunded projects across 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.
Time Breakers: The Collection
Days Left: 26
Veteran comics artist Chris Weston is collecting his creator owned book Time Breakers for the first time ever! The entire run of this mini series, originally for the DC Comics Imprint Helix, is presented as a gorgeous hardcover featuring a brand new cover, character designs, process art, and lots more!This all-new collection is dedicated to Weston’s co-creator and series writer, the late Rachel Pollack.
BARBARIC: Join the horde!
by Vault Comics
FREE first issue of the new Barbaric: Born in Blood, plus exclusive loot for our biggest, baddest fans.
FREE first issue of the new Barbaric: Born in Blood, plus exclusive loot for our biggest, baddest fans.
Barbaric fans rejoice! To celebrate the upcoming release of BORN IN BLOOD — the newest arc of Vault Comic’s smash-hit Barbaric — we’re sharing FREE early digital access to the full issue, delivered straight to your email inbox. A twisted new villain, the secret of Owen’s past, and more of the pulse-pounding axe-wielding action and comedy you crave…but the adventure doesn’t stop there!
The larger this Zoop horde grows, the more treasures we all unlock. That’s right, MORE digital comics, MORE exclusive behind-the-scenes art, and MORE goodies direct from creators Michael Moreci and Nathan Gooden! Not to mention, the first followers to join up get their pick of our library and access to a limited number of special gifts (see our “Horde Rewards” section for more details). So, sign up early to get your pick of the spoils!
Last, for those barbarians with the most refined tastes, we’re offering an extremely limited run of exclusive Barbaric loot, available first right here on Zoop. Once the campaign ends, these Zoop exclusives disappear. So if you see something you like, grab it before someone else does… It’s the barbarian way!
A Good Sport
by Soizick Jaffre
A Good Sport is a graphic memoir from French cartoonist Soizick Jaffre.
A Good Sport is a graphic memoir written and drawn by French cartoonist Soizick Jaffre, detailing her participation in the 2018 Gay Games, her lifelong love of athletics, and her own personal search for freedom. This memoir is visually rich with Jaffre’s colorful, expressive illustration style that runs the gamut from realistic portrayal to eye-popping surrealism. A Good Sport deftly balances both personal and world history to paint a picture of feminist triumph and queer self-determination.
Jaffre’s journey takes her from the beaches of France to the streets of Saigon, from the cafes of Tel Aviv to the bowling alleys of America. Along the way we learn some of the history of the Gay Games and their origins in Olympian Tom Waddell’s fight against discrimination. We also see how the Games provide a gathering point for a world of queer athletes whose drive to compete is also an expression of their personal struggles for equal rights in their home countries. Throughout A Good Sport, Jaffre makes the connection between one’s right to participate in a chosen sport and the “game of freedom” that we all must play to become our best selves.
A Good Sport is a full-color trade paperback over 150 pages in length, published by award-winning imprint Stacked Deck Press. It features an introduction by cartoonist and comics scholar Justin Hall and a foreword by Gay Games organizer Pascale Reinteau. A Good Sport has something to inspire, inform, and delight readers from all walks of life.
Fully Loaded
Blade Runner meets Sin City in a Neo-noir, Cyberpunk crime thriller. Art to die for, a story to kill for, and a shattering finale you wouldn’t see coming in a 100 years.
Days Left: 13
Would you choose to live forever in a future where everything that’s cruel, criminal and corrupt is the order of the day?
Carson Blake certainly didn’t.
A former special forces operative turned gun for hire is lured out of retirement to save the family of a man who once saved his life. He must face his own demons as well as those around him as he’s drawn into a brutal web of deceit and betrayal, where the worst excesses of human greed and desire extend from the darkest alleys to the glittering palaces of the authoritarian elite.
It’s 2065, Carson Blake is 100 years old, fully loaded, and tired of asking nicely.
A 100-page deluxe softcover, written and illustrated by Jimmy Broxton. Published by Verity Comics in association with Scratch Comics Publications. Exclusively available from Zoop.
Will appeal to fans of: American Flagg, Sin City, Blade Runner, A Clockwork Orange, Mad Max, Tarkovsky and Roger Corman.
Age of Canaan
Follow the gods of Canaan as they navigate celestial warfare and moral dilemmas, weaving a captivating tale of myth and humanity. Brought to you by Inkwell Award-winning creator Nir Levie
In the realm of gods and heroes, Akhat, adorned with a divine bow, faces the wrath of Anat, the passionate goddess, who covets his enchanted weapon. Akhat’s bold defiance sparks a furious vendetta, and as Anat dispatches her formidable falcon warrior to end his tale, an unexpected hero, Paghat, fueled by grief and rage, steps forward to rewrite the destiny set by the gods.
Embark on a thrilling adventure with the Ancient gods of Canaan in a dynamic fantasy graphic novel interweaving five tales from the 13th century BC Ugaritic chronicles. From epic battles mirroring the seasons to tragic vengeance and divine conflicts, each story unfolds in a captivating tapestry of action. The collection concludes with a mesmerizing love song, using the oldest surviving written melody to poignantly capture the beauty of nature and love through vivid, action-packed imagery. Join us on this mythical journey by supporting the project – where gods clash, heroes rise, and epic tales await. Your backing makes the magic happen!
Delving into the vast tapestry of human mythological history reveals an abundance of narratives, with only a fraction standing the relentless test of time. The stories that endure are often the ones co-opted by major religions, leaving behind a concealed wealth of untapped tales. As a descendant of Jewish heritage, my fascination lies in narratives untouched by the fingerprints of contemporary religious ideologies. Exploring mythological concepts linked to the Levant, I unearthed an epic literary source that remains largely unscathed. The Ugaritic texts unveil the Canaan ideology through a rich tapestry of myths and legends, a worldview deemed pagan by modern standards. The ancient Canaanite society’s focus on nature, encompassing farming, animals, seasons, and the ebb and flow of droughts and rains, echoes through these texts. In the modern era, there’s a resurging interest in these elemental themes, rendering these stories not relics of the past, but instead, surprisingly relevant and resonant in today’s world.
Check out our interview with Nir: Interview with Nir Levie About The Age Of Canaan, Now Funding On Zoop
The Art of Chad Hardin Volume 4
Explore the depths of his creative mind through exclusive glimpses into his creator-owned projects: The Hunters, and Death Watch. This volume offers an insider’s look at behind-the-scenes magic, showcasing private commissions, and unveiling the meticulous process from concept to completion. Witness first hand the evolution of Hardin’s masterful craftsmanship in this must-have collection for comic art aficionados and aspiring artists alike.
Supporting the Art of Chad Hardin allows the creator to spend time publishing creator-owned projects like Temerity, Death Watch, The Hunters and several TBA Projects coming in the future.
Ezra; Earths Last Hope A Sci-Fi Superhero Comic
Previously featured campaigns still running and unfunded:
- I Hate The Mourning – 7 Days Left
- Wish Upon a Star – 22 Days Left
Previously featured, fully funded Kickstarters Worth A Look:
- FANTASIMA – 7 Days Left
- Slice of Life” Season 1 – Queer WEBTOON with an Anime Twist – 19 Days Left
- RUINATION #1-9 – A Fantasy Adventure Comic Series – 7 Days Left
- BLACK + WHITE – The Hardcover Collected Editions – 7 Days Left
- Mabel & Francine by Pierre Lloga – 8 Days Left
- Bullet Adventures 1-5: 24 pages of FUN family superheroics! – 5 Days Left
- The REALLY Complete Paradise Too by Terry Moore – 19 Days Left
- Tim Sale and Sarah Byam’s Acclaimed BILLI 99, Now in Color! – 5 Days Left
- Garth Ennis’ Marjorie Finnegan — Expanded Director’s Cut – 22 Days Left
The 8-Bit Slasher – An Original Horror Comedy Graphic Novel
Video Games meet Slasher Films in this original 48-page Squarebound Graphic Novel from the creators of Uncaped and Red, White & Broke!
Days Left: 19
THE 8-BIT SLASHER is an original 48-page Graphic Novel from the creators of the hit comics UNCAPED and RED, WHITE & BROKE! It is a complete story published in a deluxe squarebound format on premium paper with cardstock covers!
Slice(s) of Life – A World Without Pizza
An anthology of stories set in a world where pizza has been outlawed.
Days Left: 7
- No Toppings for Old Men(Mario Candelaria, Laura Helsby, Jao Canola, Scott Ewen): A man who was in the wrong place at the wrong time finds himself hunted by a killer looking to take back what he lost.
- Old Man Gino (Phil Butehorn, Roberto Duque, Scott Ewen): Vinny Ice, a fallen pizza box champion, seeks redemption by training under Old Man Gino, a GOAT in pizza making, now turned flatbread restaurant owner. Vinny Ice’s journey is one of transformation, as he learns the value of precision and passion in pizza making. After rigorous training, he faces his rival, Randy, in a highly anticipated rematch. If he loses, he has to retire
- Personal Pan(James Ferguson, Darren Vogt): The Warriors meets Jingle All the Way. A father gathers ingredients to make his late wife’s pizza recipe to reconnect with his son.
- Pieces(Matt Summo, Jenny Odio, Scott Ewen): Tom returns to NY after his life turns upside-down and all he wants is the comfort of a great slice of pizza from a local spot. He discovers that place has been turned into a fast food chain and pizza has been outlawed. All seems lost until Tom meets…*the delivery guy*
Slice(s) of Life will also feature an interstitial story illustrated by Dan Buksa and written by all four writers. It follows a rogue pizza delivery woman and serves as the bookend for the anthology
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Death Reign: Gehenna
Jericho Black, AliSIN, and Steve the Death Machine of the Apocalypse battle the demons of Gehenna in this comic inspired by the ’90s
S.H.A.G.: Crisis in PR!
It’s Avengers-meets-Parks and Rec in this graphic novel about SHAG, a super hero team dealing with a PR crisis!
The Super Heroes of America Guild are facing a Crisis in PR!
After a series of incidents turns public opinion against SHAG, they seek help in the form of PR expert extraordinaire: Molly Moran!
But it won’t be easy for them, as a figure operating in the shadows is orchestrating their downfall, the team themselves aren’t great at public speaking, and they still have super villains to deal with! And did we mention, Molly is dating Tanner Phillips, who is secretly team leader, Solar-Max? We didn’t? Well, spoilers! Sorry!
It’s the Avengers meets Parks and Rec in this superhero workplace comedy, written and illustrated by Justin Pearson, with color and design assists by Amanda Brewer and James Lloyd-Knox.
S.H.A.G. is a 100-page graphic novel, rated T for teen. Nothing worse than you’d see/hear in a Marvel or, I dunno, Austin Powers movie. Light swears, mild violence, and plenty of “suggestive” “themes.
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Coins of Judas – Collected Editions
Coins Of Judas 1&2 & COJ: The Gambler 1&2 -The Westergaard family travel to the United States to learn the secrets of The Gambler.
Days Left: 28
For the first time the hit series COINS OF JUDAS is being collected into an Exclusive Hard Cover & Trade Paperback which includes Coins of Judas 1 & 2 and Coins Of Judas: The Gambler 1 & 2! that’s TWO NEW UNRELEASED Issues, a New cover, & Exclusives, all just for Kickstarter! guess what…All 4 issues are completed and will be ready to print once the campaign concludes.
But wait there’s more!!!
We’re going to add a four page story written exclusively for this campaign + a six page guide to the demon coins shown so far in the COINS OF JUDAS!
This dynamic 100+ page graphic novel is a must-own!
How Comics Were Made: a Visual History of Printing Cartoons
A visual history of comic strips from the artist’s hand to the printed page—and the screen! Covers the 1890s to the present day
Days Left: 18
If you love newspaper comic strips, you will love my new book How Comics Were Made: A Visual History from the Drawing Board to the Printed Page. I’ve combined years of research and the diligent collection of unique comics printing artifacts with dozens of interviews with cartoonists, historians, and production people to tell the story of how a comic starts with an artist’s hand, and makes it way through transformations into print and, more recently, onto a digital screen. I need your help to make it happen!
The book will be a glorious full-color celebration of the art form, heavily illustrated from the 1890s to the present day with materials that you’ve never seen before, drawn from my personal collection and museums, cartoonists and their estates, and institutions around the United States. It will also feature never-before-published strips and versions of some popular comics.
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COLD SKY Issues 1-2
A space opera set 3000 years in the future. Part Star Wars and part Game of Thrones. Available NOW!
Days Left: 11
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League of Cryptids: Frogs Go To Loveland #1
Sasquatch, The Loch Ness Monster, Mothman, The Jersey Devil, and Chupacabra join together to defend Earth from an alien attack.
Days Left: 15
Humans have created many legends for these mysterious creatures over the centuries but what if truth is stranger than fiction?
Unfortunately, Earth has the reputation of being the “backwoods” of the galaxy. These 5 mysterious creatures (Sasquatch, The Loch Ness Monster or Nessa, The Jersey Devil, Mothman, and Chupacabra) are representatives of a federation of planets unfortunate enough to be assigned to earth. Over the millennia, they have helped humans develop and defended Earth from outside forces.
League of Cryptids #1 is the beginning of a 4-part story that covers the League’s origin and they face a challenge in the form of an invading alien force. The alien force is based on the real cryptid, the Loveland Frogmen.
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MUTINY: BLACK GIRL MAGIK#1
It’s STAR WARS meets THE WIZ in this brand new action-adventure comic-book from a Black Femmes creative team!
Days Left: 16
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A Flag to Fly #2 (Sword in the Stone meets GoT)
Things start to get wild on the Isle of Solomon as part 2 of A Flag to Fly goes into: Market Place Missteps!
Days Left: 22
A Flag to Fly #2 continues the comedic fantasy tale of adventure, leadership, and the hard road to becoming a person you can believe in! With glorious, fantastical, imaginative art by Lane Lloyd, C. Solis has put together another 22-page comic book chapter that jumps off the pages and lets everyone know your story is yours to forge!
We come back to the Isle of Solomon, still in desperate need of a savior in these feudal times. The Crimson King has sent his loyal assassins to capture the defector, Knight Commander Bach. The rebel group is on the move to rally the people after losing the great Lïong Ren. Luckily, his son, Leön Ren, is ready to lead the charge all the same. Let’s hope he can keep from falling flat on his face in…
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Fighter Issue #1 – Modern Take on the Superhero Genre!
Can a young boxer stop the Seattle Mob, who controls the only known super-humans and the biggest technological advancement of our time
Days Left: 7
In FIGHTER #1 we meet Dave whose dream has always been to be a pro boxer. After a run in with some goons, after a fight, Dave is banned from boxing and in need of money to gain entry into a boxing tournament that promises a pro contract to the winner. Unbeknownst to Dave, in the middle of the night he is visited by a mysterious figure and injected with an eerie serum of unknow contents. The next morning Dave reluctantly takes a job with some shady people in even shadier conditions to make the funds needed for the tournament.
After agreeing to the job, Dave is struck with a headache and blurred vision, in the blur he sees the ghostly figure of his deceased mother. Overtaken by the onset of symptoms Dave collapses unconscious. He awakes in chaos, surrounded by bullets, screams, and superhuman mobsters who are determined to obtain their prize. Can Dave adapt to his new condition and situation? Will he survive long enough to earn entry into the tournament? What was in that serum? Fighter promises to engage and entertain readers while keeping them guessing page after page.
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Cherry’s Jubilee Collection by Underground Legend Larry Welz
The First Ever Trade Paperback Collection of NSFW Erotic Comics, ‘Cherry’s Jubilee’ #1-4! From Larry Welz & a cast of Guest Creators.
Days Left: 23
Cherry ‘Poptart’ is most likely the Best-Selling Adult comic book of all time. Now is your chance to own an entire chapter of Cherry Herstory in one book!
From 1992-1994 the Cherry’s Jubilee Spin-Off series featured stories by various Writers and Artists, including Larry Welz, joined together to pen spin-off stories in from the Cherryverse, where anything can happen, and everything comes off! NSFW art ranges in style from Archie-esque to Manga to everything Underground. Cherry’s Jubilee Collection is an Historic archive of American Erotic Arts!
The First Edition Cherry’s Jubilee Collection Trade Paperback. Collecting all 4 Single Issues into one volume for the first time ever! With exclusive new Cover Art by Underground Comics Legend Larry Welz himself. Including a new Foreword by Jason Atomic UK (Satanic Mojo Comix). 140 Pages of Total Carnal Mayhem!
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Days Left: 20
Greetings, comic enthusiasts! I’m Jordan Chavez, the creative force behind The Zodiac Wars, an independent comic book series that’s not just a project – it’s my passion.
Join me in this odyssey as we shatter the conventional boundaries of the zodiac and embark on an adventure that transcends the stars. The Zodiac Wars is more than a comic series; it’s a cosmic spectacle waiting to unfold, and I invite you to be a part of this extraordinary journey.
Let’s bring The Zodiac Wars to life together – a universe where imagination knows no bounds!
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George Smith: Paranormal Investigator of the PNW
Follow George, a normal guy, who has to navigate the not-so-normal Olympic Peninsula after his daughter is abducted.
Days Left: 22
n the heart of the mysterious Olympic National Forest, a seemingly ordinary man named George Smith finds his world plunged into chaos when his beloved daughter is inexplicably abducted by paranormal forces. Desperate and determined, George embarks on a perilous journey into the unknown to rescue his daughter.
However, George doesn’t face this alone. Hank is a retired Forest Ranger haunted by the disappearance of his own brother in the same woods years ago. Despite the passage of time, the whispers of the forest continue to echo in Hank’s ears, urging him to uncover the truth.
United by their shared grief and a common enemy, these two numbskulls form an unlikely alliance to navigate the otherworldly and breathtakingly beautiful landscape of the Olympic National Forest. As they delve deeper into the supernatural mysteries surrounding the abductions, they discover a hidden world teeming with mythical creatures, ancient curses, and a malevolent force that seeks to plunge both the natural and supernatural realms into chaos.
Will George and Hank overcome the paranormal forces that have taken their loved ones, or will they succumb to the darkness that lurks within the ancient woods? George Smith: Paranormal Investigator of the PNW explores the limits of courage, the power of redemption, and the enduring strength found in the unlikeliest of alliances.
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Star Spangled Tales #2
A historical fiction/horror anthology comic book series that dramatizes the dark and forgotten chapters of American history.
Days Left: 21
Star Spangled Tales is an anthology comic book series that blends the horror and historical fiction genres into terrifying and exciting stories! The comic aims to dramatize the dark and forgotten chapters of American history.
Each story features the exploits of Sergeant Spangle, a mysterious skeletal spirit from another realm, and the Americans he bargains with for their souls. Issue #2 continues the story of Edwin Drake, the man who invented the oil drill and kickstarted the modern global oil industry.
When we last left Edwin, he was a new man. Prior to making a bargain for the knowledge of how to drill for oil with Sergeant Spangle, Drake was a dying man. Afflicted by disease, poverty, and a failing marriage, each day looked bleaker than the last. However, after striking his deal with dark forces from realms beyond, Edwin and his wife Laura now live a life of luxury in Titusville, Pennsylvania. Their American Dream is finally becoming a real
Issue #2 of Star Spangled Tales is a love letter to writer and creator Dan Torrey’s love of American history, and all things horror. Particular inspirations were horror comics like EC Comics and the various classic horror comics published by Marvel and DC. This issue is the second part of Rock Oil Blues, which will conclude with issue #4. Torrey has multiple future stories planned, each revealing a bit more about the overarching “war in realms beyond” narrative related to Sergeant Spangle.
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The Ex-Wives of Frankenstein 1-2
Two women living in the aftermath of monsters, trying to not be monsters to each other.
Days Left: 10
Elizabeth Frankenstein and the Bride of the Monster on the day they learn their husbands are alive, living as a gay couple, and returning to the city as heroes of Twitter, Reddit and the MRA movement
The Ex-Wives of Frankenstein are back with a glorious second issue.
In this instalment, they find comfort in each other as they prepare for the media circus they know all too well, while having to face the emotional reality of their exes being back in the picture.
They shouldn’t be expected to be graceful about it right away
To make matters worse, these two have never really liked each other. Their uneasy friendship is a powder keg, but they have to cling on because they are all each other have right now.
LOST LETTERS + MY DEAR PIERROT by Jim Bishop
Days Left: 13
On an idyllic island where humans and fish coexist on land, young Iode (short for Iodine) waits patiently for a letter he has been expecting, one that seems to be perpetually delayed. Suspecting it might have gotten lost, he takes a trip into town to inquire at the post office. Along the way, he meets a spirited hitchhiker entrusted to deliver a mysterious package by the enigmatic underworld syndicate, “The Octopus. ”Their two missions intertwine leading not only to unexpected adventure, but deep personal realizations for both of them… The world is not what it seems, and the simple surreality of their little town may not be everything it seems to be.
Exploring the value of Family and Friendship amidst deep, personal doubts, LOST LETTERS is a deceptively powerful tale of emotional orphans coming to grips with the reality of their surroundings. Set in a surreal fantasy land populated by talking fish, this multi-layered adventure is filled with exciting action, beautiful palettes, startling imagination, and quiet dignity.
Originally released in Europe in 2021, the OGN won multiple awards including the International Manga Awards in Japan, Lecteurs.com BD Prize, the France Bleu Comic Award, and the 2022 Orange Comics Prize.
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When I Was Young… (An LGBTQIA+ Charity Comic Anthology)
Days Left: 22
The Trevor Project’s mission is to end suicide among LGBTQ young people. For more information, visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org.
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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.
