Comic Watch is proud to spotlight and support crowdfunded projects across the 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.
Copycat
Days Left: 27
Maui Strong
‘MAUI STRONG is a comic anthology that adapts some of Maui‘s beloved tales, called mo?olelo, which contain many wisdoms, parables, and lessons.
Days Left: 2
This comic anthology adapts some of Maui’s beloved tales and histories, called mo?olelo, which contain many wisdoms, parables, and lessons. The combination of the word mo?o, which means a series or succession, and ??lelo, meaning words, are the stories and histories of Hawai?i. Mo?olelo were told to preserve Hawaiian histories, concepts, beliefs, idioms, proverbs, poetry, and more.
Maui Strong celebrates a centuries-old cultural tradition the way it used to be done, with a mo?olelo and a chant., focusing specifically on the island of Maui, with local talent including: Tom Bacon, Mark Gould, Blaze Ho?omakoa, Brooke Hutchins, Jillian Ikehara. N?inoa Kahiona, D.J. Keawekane, Aaron Nakahara, Kel Nuttall, Carl Shinyama, Joshua Sky, Chase Tokutaro, Kanila Tripp.
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Previously featured campaigns still running and unfunded:
- The Unearthians – 10 Days Left
- Potential: Volume One – 7 Days Left
Previously featured, fully funded Kickstarters Worth A Look:
- Zombie Terrors: Undead Special #1 Anthology (One-Shot) – 15 Days Left
- The Mythicals #1-2: A Horror Action Mystery –10 Days Left
- OL’ DIRTY BASTARD Graphic Novel | Super7 Figures | Vinyl – 5 Days Left
- Dawn #1: Action Mystery Comic leading the theme of hope – 24 Days Left
- The Marvel Art of David Finch V1 – 12 Days Left
- A Very Ethereal Halloween 3 – 4 Days Left
- Fred Perry’s Gold Digger – COLORIZED Part 8 – 2 Days Left
Mike Grell’s 50th Anniversary Art Book
A collection of career-spanning (50 years and counting) of Mike Grell art! A coffee table collection of Grell’s greatest creations!
Days Left: 29
For the first time, a collection of lavishly painted, fully colored, and black and white pencil and ink illustrations by one of comics’ masters of the form, Mike Grell, is being made available. In association with Grell’s Masterstroke Studios, and assembled from the rarest of pieces of art culled from private collections of fans, this is a definitive examination of Grell’s most iconic characters in epic illustrations.
This will be a deluxe oversized hardcover book, with high-quality page stock and colors. We are pulling out all the stops to make this something amazing and special!
Dozens of fans have assembled to contribute hi-quality images of unique commissions by Grell, cover recreations, and some newly painted images from unique fan commissions spanning the following:
- JON SABLE FREELANCE!
- MAGGIE THE CAT!
- SHAMAN’S TEARS!
- STARSLAYER!
- THE WARLORD!
- THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES!
- GREEN ARROW!
- IRON MAN!
- JAMES BOND!
- and more!
Grell has done it all in his 50 years, and this book commemorates that with unique art pieces that represent every character and every book he has touched with his magic pencils and inks!
For the FANS, by the FANS!
Holiday Spirits- VOLUMES 1-3 – HORROR ANTHOLOGY – OGN!
We are back with HOLIDAY SPIRITS VOLUME 1-3
Link: Holiday Spirits- VOLUMES 1-3 – HORROR ANTHOLOGY – OGN!
Holiday Spirits is a comic book horror anthology with suspenseful and thrilling Christmas tales brought to you by 30 super-talented indie creators. This high-quality 150-page book is a must-have under the tree this year! if you like Tales from the Crypt, Twilight Zone or Alfred Hitchcock Presents, this comic book is for you.
We have created two other volumes of this wonderful series and we are happy to launch the 3rd volume right here on KICKSTARTER! Each of these volumes has some of the greatest Horror Minds in Indie Comics. So, if this is your first time welcome. You are in for a treat! You can get all three volumes right here!! If you are returning we are happy to have your back!
- Created by Jérôme Gagnon HOLIDAY SPIRITS is a 150-page comic in standard American comic-size graphic novel, on high-quality gloss paper.
- Some of the best Writers in INDIE COMICS – Markisa Naso (By The Horns), ?Mario Candelaria (Killchella), Travis Gibb (Granite State Punk), David Byrne (Stake), and more
- Some of the best Artist in INDIE COMICS – Rolands Kalni?š (Coins of Judas), Matta Sorcier (Sacrimony), Don Nguyen (Pablo the Gorilla) and more
- Backers get various cover options from Eamon Winkle (Advent Comics, Black Caravan Press), Stefano Cardoselli (Scout Comics, Mad Cave) and Laura Helsby (2000 AD, A Wave Blue World)
- An EXCLUSIVE Christmas story by CULLEN BUNN (Deadpool, Venomverse) illustrated by Patrick Buermeyer (Granite State Punk, Discordia)
DARREN McCARTY: Life’s A Grind, Enjoy My Truth GRAPHIC NOVEL
A 180-page biographical graphic novel on the life story of four-time Stanley Cup winner Darren McCarty!
Gods of Brutality Vol 1 Trade
A Rock star dies and goes to Hell, he prays to whoever will listen. Thor and Hercules answer that call. Hell will never be the same!
Days Left: 2
In 2020, rock god Nick Dillion will step off the stage for the final time, ending his 37 year career as the head of metal band Gods of Brutality. The GoB, as they’re known to fans, has sold over 70 million records worldwide, and is about to release their final album, completing the story they set out to tell 37 years before. In his final interview, Nick Dillion reveals that when he died for a minute and 24 seconds in 1984, he was actually in hell, where he was tortured by demons. In an act of desperation, Nick prayed to any god that would listen to him. Thankfully, his pleas were answered when Thor and Hercules were dispatched to save him. Gods of Brutality follows Nick, Thor, and Hercules as they navigate an escape from the underworld!
This 128-page trade collects Gods of Brutality issues 1-4, along with some extras like a sketchbook section, and cover/pin-up gallery.
Make 100 Kovid Kids Comic Books
A Satire
Days Left: 18
ThoughtScape Comics 2024
Issues #1-#5 of a sci-fi anthology comic book series in the tradition of 2000 AD, Black Mirror and The Twilight Zone.
Days Left: 23
After raising over $9,500 to launch ThoughtScape Comics #1 in 2021 and $15,500 for issues #2 and #3 in 2023, we’re back with our most ambitious campaign yet. The goal: raise $22,500 to produce issues #4 and #5 (over 100 pages of new material)!
If you’re new to the ThoughtScape, you can get caught up on the anthology series that The Comic Book Yeti calls “a must read” by picking up all FIVE issues – well over 250 PAGES – of acclaimed, thought-provoking science fiction comics.
Make100: New Year, New Stories 2024 – Indie Comics Showcase!
An anthology to celebrate indie comics creators’ work from 2023! (and, importantly, give them a share of profits to keep creating!)
Days Left: 15
This isn’t your normal anthology!
While it has a shared theme of new beginnings, there are a variety of styles, writers, genres and themes which all share one thing in common:
They are the best people you would meet walking down Comics Alley at a convention!
With the help of the a
mazing writers and artists who contributed to the various comics, we have brought this anthology together to help them get their stories to you.
This anthology is unique – it will not be obtainable outside Kickstarter, because that’s the agreement with the creators!
Make 100: Donut & The Cheeseburger
The Race for the White House 2024: President Donut vs. the maniacal former President Cheeseburger; a comicstrip satire.
The fate of Democracy hangs in the balance!
It’s 2024 and the embattled President Donut is struggling in his bid to save the republic from the maniacal former President Cheeseburger, who remains wildly popular despite attempting to overthrow the government, donut shops everywhere and spouting crazy, nasty things. Can the Donut rise to the challenge and save democracy( as well as the freedom to choose your own donuts)?
Donut & The Cheeseburger no.1 is a satirical take on the election of 2024, featuring 20 full page, full-color comics written and drawn between November 23 and late April 2024-almost half-way through the election year. A follow-up is planned for Dec. 2024, after the election( assuming the country hasn’t descended into anarchy and we’re all not running for our lives).
In keeping with its up-to-the minute timely theme, this comic comes in a tabloid newspaper format, printed on newsprint in the grand tradition of newspaper comics, just as the universe intended.(This won’t be my first go-round with newsprint; I was co-publisher of the over-sized newspaper comics anthology , “pood” back in 2010-11)
Moth Hill #1-#4 – A Mothman Horror Comic Series – Make 100
After the disappearance of her partner, Detective Lane soon discovers that all roads lead to Moth Hill. Home to the Mothman.
Days Left: 10
Moth Hill is a part of our CRYPTID-VERSE which unify all of our previous cryptid comics that have come before in a shared universe. You’ll see some characters and Cryptids pop up in this very series.
The story follows a pair of detectives who are investigating a string of mysterious & unexplained deaths that lead them to Moth Hill.
After witnessing a sequence of events that takes place on a city bridge, a seasoned detective by the name of Jane Seymour is faced with a case for the first time in her career that even she cannot begin to explain.
After the disappearance of Detective Dent, Detective Lane leads the hunt to find him & all roads lead to Moth Hill where she makes a discovery that will make her question everything…
Masud #1
Comic about an adventures Standup Comedian -by Masud Akbarzadeh
Meet Masud, the stand-up comedian whose stories bring laughter to life! In this unique book, Masud takes you on a wild ride through his imagination. With a gift for comedy and a dash of pop culture, Masud’s tales unfold before your eyes, making you laugh out loud while keeping you hooked with his witty storytelling.
Join Masud on an adventure filled with humor, nostalgia, and unexpected twists. With each page, his anecdotes come alive through dynamic visuals, creating an engaging and entertaining read. Prepare to be entertained as Masud invites you into his world of laughter and imagination
All for One Webcomic
Follow Amy, a naive yet adventurous vampire who moves to the new, interesting town of Amberville and gets into mischief and fun!
In the mystical town of Amberville, where shadows whispered secrets and moonlight held untold mysteries, a daring and unconventional vampire named Amy decided to make her home. Tired of the mundane existence in her previous home-life, Amy craved excitement and new experiences. Little did she know, Amberville was about to fulfill her wildest desires.
Embracing her new and exciting life in Amberville, she encounters a kaleidoscope of fascinating characters— a quirky bunny wizard, a mischievous demon, a charming candle woman, and more —all woven into the rich tapestry of this supernatural haven. With each encounter, Amy discovered that her thirst for adventure was insatiable, and Amberville proved to be the perfect playground for her immortal escapades.
However, not everything in Amberville sparkled with magic and wonder. As Amy navigated the complexities of her new life, she found herself entangled in a web of ancient rivalries and mysterious threats that tested her courage and cunning. With newfound friends by her side, each with their own unique abilities and eccentricities, Amy faced challenges that pushed the boundaries of her vampire existence.
Join Amy on her enthralling journey through Amberville, a place where every alleyway holds secrets, and every friendship is a doorway to the extraordinary. In this tale of adventure, friendship, and the supernatural, Amy discovers that sometimes, the most thrilling adventures are the ones that await in the shadows. Get ready for a page-turning experience as Amy learns that embracing the unknown can lead to a life that truly defies expectations.
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That’s a wrap for this week from us, 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.
