We here at Comic Watch want to highlight and support those projects across the various platforms, especially those projects that still need a push along with those stretch goals.
Monster Forge Presents: gHosts
Monster Forge Productions assembles a creative team and character line-up from other universes for this Halloween Special One-Shot!
Days Left: 26
INvestigator Nita Hawes is drawn into a decades old missing child case when she’s sent a mysterious VHS tape featuring horror hosts Count Crowley, Vamp, Doctor Fearless, Desdemona, Uncle Monster and Ms. Halloween. The hosts do what they can to guide her recovery mission but even with their help, Nita may find herself lost in a Halloween nightmare if she can’t solve this case!
If you’re a fan of pop culture today, you’d be hard pressed NOT to have run across the work of the team behind The Monster Forge Halloween Special: gHosts!. Did you enjoy The Suicide Squad? Get a rush from Winning Time? Are you a fan of cosplay? Actor David Dastmalchian (The Suicide Squad, Ant-Man), Writer/Executive Producer Rodney Barnes (HBO’s Winning Time, American Gods, Killadelphia), and cosplay legend Leanna Vamp lend their character creations to this multi-versal team up.
The team on writing and art duties is equally as impressive. Written by Cullen Bunn (X-Men, Venom) and Shannon Eric Denton (Founder, Monster Forge Productions) with art by David Hartman (Rob Zombie, Phantasm Ravager) and Chynna Clugston Flores (Scooby Doo, Lumberjanes), this one-shot is a story eerily well suited for the horror of Halloween.
Written by Shannon Eric Denton and Cullen Bunn, with art by Rob Zombie artist David Hartman, and featuring the creations of David Dastmalchian (Count Crowley), Eisner-nominated Rodney Barnes (Nita Hawes), Vamp (Vamp), Cullen Bunn (Shock Shop), and Chynna Clugston Flores (Ms. Halloween), this is the only place you can get physical copies of this prestige hardover
Conan the Barbarian – Colossal Edition
Days Left: 20
Boasting more than 190 pages of original art reproduced at their original size, allowing every detail to sing — every muscle, every sword, every drop of blood and bead of sweat — the book presents glorious full-color reproductions of the original art, from inked lineart to beautiful gray washes, and even vivid paintings from the Cimmerian’s comic book adventures.
Art this good needs a worthy presentation — and master designer IAN CHALGREN (as seen on Cartoon Kayfabe) pulled out all the stops, with brand-new text pieces by writer, editor, and comics historian CHRIS RYALL (Mighty Marvel Calendar Book: A Visual History), and an original introduction by ROY THOMAS, unparalleled scribe of these timeless tales of the world’s most popular barbarian.
CONAN THE BARBARIAN – COLOSSAL EDITION is divided into three sections; the first three each shine a torchlight on the work of one of the greatest sword-and-sorcery artists of all time: JOHN BUSCEMA, GIL KANE, and BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH. Each section pulls pages from the decades of incomparable artistry that filled the pages of CONAN THE BARBARIAN, KING CONAN, THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN, GIANT-SIZE CONAN, SAVAGE TALES, WHAT IF, CONAN THE BARBARIAN MOVIE SPECIAL, and more!
Finally, the book concludes with an extended section of key pages by other incredible artists — some regularly associated with CONAN and some thrilling surprises, including: ART ADAMS, NEAL ADAMS, ALFREDO ALCALA, ENRIQUE ALCATENA, ERNIE CHAN, HOWARD CHAYKIN, JOE CHOIDO, TIM CONRAD, GEOF ISHERWOOD, GARY KWAPISZ, JIM LEE, ESTEBAN MAROTO, JOHN MCCREA, RUDY NEBRES, ALEX NINO, KEVIN NOWLAN, TONY SALMONS, BILL SIENKIEWICZ, ALEX TOTH, and JORGE ZAFFINO.
In collaboration with Zoop, we present two special covers of CONAN THE BARBARIAN – COLOSSAL EDITION, neither of which will be available in stores: the Zoop-Exclusive JIM LEE cover and the JOHN BUSCEMA wraparound cover, with a limited amount signed by the legendary ROY THOMAS!
Going Green
Beginning in the Pacific Northwest after the Dunn children suffer the tragic loss of their father. Instead of burying him, they go the route of an affordable new method of laying your loved ones to rest called Going Green, which composts the remains into soil as a greener alternative. Shortly after, their lives begin to change dramatically as their formerly deceased dad is reincarnated as a plant-hybrid creature. Meanwhile, a dangerous, kaiju-like hive mind comprised of the reanimated remains of the town’s deceased, is beginning to uproot as an internal battle wages within its ecosystem of conflicting personalities.
GOING GREEN will appeal to fans of genre properties such as Stranger Things or Something Is Killing The Children. This story leans into the terrifying, while also telling a story about death, second chances, and family. Intended for a mature audience, its strong themes about what it takes to keep a family together through troubling times should resonate with a variety of readers.
This is an idea we’ve been bouncing back and forth for years, and it’s one that we couldn’t let die. We love this idea, and we want to maintain ownership over it. The only way to do that is to take it direct-to-consumer, and by doing so, we are still in control of the art and the way the story is told and marketed. This is the first indie comics crowdfunder we’ve done, and we wanted to do it with the support of readers like you who believe in the project and in us and our abilities to tell this story.
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Binary Sea
YouTube’s Captain Midnight presents a supernatural tale of the sea.
Days Left: 18
Following coordinates given to them by a mysterious soothsayer, the crew of the HMS Pontus embark on the most dangerous journey of their lives. Led by the cold and calculating Captain Willett and loaded with a brig full of pirates, tensions have never been higher. On the Binary Sea, threats lurk where sailors least expect them.
This first issue of Binary Sea, The HMS Pontus has been sent on a mission that no one aboard can truly understand. On a ship filled with weary sailors, British officers, and captured pirates, something has to give. Binary Sea is a science-fiction-infused take on seafaring adventure stories.
For fans of: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
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Depths
A 1930s engineer gets trapped underwater for 3 years in a diving suit of his own creation. His friend searches for him against all odds.
Days Left: 11
Dracula The Return: Cult of The White Worm Books #1 and #2
Dacre Stoker, the great grand nephew of Bram Stoker, along with co-writer Chris McAuley and art team Chris Geary & Matt Soffe make a triumphant return with publishers Scratch Comics and the second installment of this historic and authentic continuation of the classic novel.
Days Left: 9
After a hugely successful first issue the Great Grand Nephew of Bram Stoker, Dacre Stoker and his crack creative team of co writer and co creator Chris McAuley along with artists Chris Geary, David Hitchcock and Matt Soffe make a return with the second installment of the official comic book sequel to Bram Stoker’s classic novel “Dracula”
Gothic horror fans are in for a real treat this year as the Stokerverse expands the Dracula Mythos and introduces new characters from the history of gothic and pulp horror, reimagined as if Bram Stoker had written them.
Our surviving band of heroes from issue #1 begin to suspect that not all is well and although they have put an end to the threat of Dracula himself, his legacy continues with other creatures of the night still threatening England and perhaps even the world.
Little do they know that the Lord of Vampires has returns to our realm and is seeking the most hideous revenge on those who dared to thwart his plans… and he’s not alone either!
This book is the only official comic book sequel to Bram Stoker’s Dracula written by a member of the Stoker Family!
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Previously featured campaigns still running and unfunded:
- Don’t Push The Red Button: A 100 Page Anthology – 3 Days Left 72% Funded
Previously featured, fully funded Kickstarters Worth A Look:
- Slice of Life – Anime Action Adventure #1 – 13 Days Left
- Jacques and the Great Art Theft – 4 Days Left
- MASAAKI NINOMIYA’S GANNIBAL HORROR MANGA SERIES – 11 Days Left
- Diary of Dread Horror Magazine for Mature Audiences – 19 Days Left
- Human Hunters Issue 4 – 11 Days Left
- Cabra Cini: Voodoo Junkie/Interdimensional Hitwoman – 5 Days Left
- THE EY3K0N ANTHOLOGY! – 12 Days Left
- Lili the Demoness Ch. 7: Black Miracles pt.2 – 10 Days Left
- Nightmare Theater 3D: The Final Chapter – Horror Anthology – 11 Days Left
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Other Strangeness – 9 Days Left
- RISE – A Superhero Drama & Subversion of The Hero’s Journey – 15 Days Left
- ONE BITE AT A TIME: A Hardcover Art Book Celebrating Process – 11 Days Left
- Unicorn: Vampire Hunter #1-7 – 9 Days Left
B-Sides | Comic Volume #1
Explore the characters of Sidetown in a new original comic series inspired by music and film.
B-Sides is an original comic book series, drawing influence from music, film and street culture.
Centered on a dive bar in counter-cultural Sidetown, B-Sides explores the lives of characters living their best, dysfunctional lives away from the mainstream and the bright lights of the glamorous side of town.
Volume 1 is packed with long and short form tales from the cast of B-Sides. Some of our residents are more famous than others… Keep your eyes peeled for real-life artists! Scan QR codes in the comic to access pop-up animated scenes.
And there, you’ll meet a friendly bunch of equally rare gems all living their best life and working hard to make that life even better.
They’re a curious bunch of misfits, dreamers, and schemers who look out for each other and look after each other.
At the center of it all is the B-Sides bar, the beating heart and soul of Sidetown, run by Gus, the barman, who lives in an old airstream in the parking lot. In front of the bar, on their bench, you’ll usually find Slippery Kev and his mate, Sketch – a Riff Rat. With their own speakeasy under the floorboards, The Riff Rats live among the other residents in their own, rat-sized world.
There’s a regular open mic night at the bar hosted by the slightly irregular Open Mike, who gets his name from being, well, open, too open… Next door is the vinyl record exchange, Sounds Good, run by the couple Sheena and Debs, who also run Sounds Good Radio from the back of the store.
On the other side of the bar is Bodhi’s Taco truck where you can get the best tacos in town, that is unless ‘surf’s up’, then Bodhi and his sous chef Nacho are nowhere to be seen.
Across the road is the Sideview Guesthouse, which was famous in the 60s as a musicians’ hangout and still attracts ‘name’ bands when they’re playing in LA. On one side of the Guesthouse is a recently developed office building which looks ideal for startups, on the other side is a rundown building ‘owned’ by the ever industrious Riff Rats.
Check out B-Sides, it’s a dusty, precious gem that’s ready to shine.
Night Wolf #1-8: Urban Fantasy Werewolf Coming-of-Age Drama
After discovering his werewolf lineage, a young man is reluctantly thrown into a supernatural war.
Link: Night Wolf #1-8: Urban Fantasy Werewolf Coming-of-Age Drama
Born into the outcast breed of werewolves known as the Monoki, eighteen-year-old Rodney Marcelli is reluctantly pulled into an ancient war between good and evil, during a modern time where the line has blurred.
With the help of Snow Paw, the Pureblood Monoki, and the supernatural evil slayer, Night Hunter, Rod must learn to master his newly found lycanthropy and mysterious kinetic energy power that only he possesses. Rod must fight the Dark Covenant in order to avenge his friends and family, and to save the girl he loves from the master vampire, Lord Malice
Welcome to the Night Wolf #1-8: Urban Fantasy Werewolf Coming of Age Drama Kickstarter campaign! My name is Robert A. Multari and I’m the creator/writer of Night Wolf.
It has been my dream since I was a kid, struggling with Attention Deficit Disorder and Dyslexia, to be a comic book creator because comic books have helped me to overcome my learning disabilities. I’ve had the pleasure of self-publishing Night Wolf #1-7 and Snow Paw #1-2, with the help of my past Kickstarter backers, who I refer to as my Wolf Pack.
Highspot #1, #2, and #3
The only thing stunt performer Kate Carter loves more than her job is adventure. If only she knew what she was about to get into…
Hello, and thank you for checking out my project! My name is Rob Jones, and I’m the writer, artist, and creator of Highspot.
Highspot is the story of Kate, who was inspired by her love of Indiana Jones-style action movies to become a stunt performer. But Kate’s a lover of history and archaeology, as well—so when famed archaeologist Jerry Carter (no relation) arrives on the set of her latest film as a consultant, she convinces him to take her on his next adventure—along with a motley crew that includes an oil tycoon, a would-be politician and an actress, and a cute dog, too!
I’ve just finished the third issue of a three-issue action/adventure/humor story (think Indiana Jones crossed with The Fall Guy) that will give readers a good introduction to my character, Kate Carter.
Granite State Punk – THE COVEN – Punk Rock! Horror!
Granite State Punk: The Coven is a rare, gritty look at Witches, New Hampshire, Youth, Addiction, and PUNK ROCK
Link: Granite State Punk – THE COVEN – Punk Rock! Horror!
This series is created by a RINGO-NOMINATED TEAM for both CREATION AND LETTERING. This book is written by RINGO-NOMINATED creator Travis Gibb, Art and Colors by Patrick Buermeyer, Jerome Gagnon on Letters, and Edits by Heather Gibb. Every issue is a ONE-SHOT, but they connect to a larger narrative that explores WITCHCRAFT, ADDICTION, and PUNK ROCK.
If you’re returning to GRANITE STATE PUNK, thank you. We think Chapter Three is the best one yet. If you’re new to our tale of punk rock, witches, and addiction…welcome to GRANITE STATE PUNK!
This book is about ZEKE as he battles addiction and tries to unravel his past connection to the SALEM WITCH TRIALS and the Historical New Hampshire landmark The OLD MAN OF THE MOUNTAIN.
3 Devils: The Return by Bo Hampton
10 years later the Supernatural Western mayhem continues!
From the team that brought you “BO HAMPTON’S FANTASTIC ADVENTURE” comes this dark, eerie supernatural action-drama set in the American West of 1873.
This unique horror adventure series will be an epic 12 issue tale when all is said and done, with every new issue building to a massive climax, uncovering the personal demons that must be confronted in each of the protagonists. But can they dispatch their devils and their demons without destroying their souls in the process?
So, join us for something we hope is on its way to being bigger than it was ever imagined in the original 3Devils from 2013!
(Punchline 1-3) Debut of “Violanté The Undead”
A Mexican nemesis rises from her death bed to exact vengeance upon Punchline & the Vaude-Villains in issue #3 of the acclaimed series.
Link: (Punchline 1-3) Debut of “Violanté The Undead”
Punchline and the Vaude-Villains is a five issue series set in Cleveland’s Hero Tomorrow Comics universe. It goes deep into the psyche of Drayton Hayes/Punchline as he’s challenged by the main superhero in our universe, Apama, and this brand new nemesis from Mexico — Violanté the Undead!
No knowledge of previous stories is required to enjoy this series, but there are rewards that bundle the entire catalog of our shared universe.
Becoming Who We Are: Real Stories About Growing Up Trans
Exclusive to Kickstarter – the limited Hardcover edition of the “Becoming Who We Are” anthology
Link: Becoming Who We Are: Real Stories About Growing Up Trans
BECOMING WHO WE ARE is a 144-page Middle Grade-appropriate comics anthology featuring the real-life stories of 9 members of the trans community as they share their very relatable experiences of growing up, overcoming challenges, and discovering who they really are.
Co-edited by Sammy Lisel and cartoonist Hazel Newlevant (No Ivy League, Comics for Choice), BECOMING WHO WE ARE is intended to show gender-diverse kids that they’re not alone, and give all readers a chance to relate to the stories of an amazing group of trans people!
The anthology is set to have a world-wide release in May of 2024 as a softcover. As part of our effort to pay the very talented artists of these stories for their immense amount of work, we’ve launched this preorder campaign. Kickstarter backers will get their digital and softcover books before the official release date. Perhaps the most excitingly, we’re offering a Hardcover Edition exclusively available through this Kickstarter campaign!
KARCIS #1 – An Investigative Horror For Mature Readers
Paranormal Investigator Paul Karcis becomes entangled in a mystery that uncovers horrifying forces at work in a snowy Alaskan town.
Link: KARCIS #1 – An Investigative Horror For Mature Readers
“Karcis Issue #1 ” Is the first instalment from writer and editor Brian Hawkins (Black Cotton, The Vineyard, Nottingham) New production company “BlaX Trauma Productions” ,a new Horror studio for Hawkins creative writing and comics work.
The Fox Came From the Woods: Issue 2
Frankie isn’t dead but she’s not out of trouble yet… in fact, this might be just the beginning
An action horror coming-of-age mystery. Nancy Drew by way of Guyver and Junji Ito. Frankie, a high school junior, is suddenly imbued with fantastic powers after a nearly fatal crash. Will they help her find her lost sister or be the seed of her own undoing.
The Fox Came From the Woods is a horror adventure series that follows Frankie as she searches to unravel the mystery of what happened to her younger sister Anastasia. She disappeared a year ago, is she dead? Alive– or are there darker, more mystical forces at work on this small island town? Frankie will have to cross the barrier between realms to discover the truth. With monsters, demons and fairies at every turn. To survive she’ll have to rely on a supernatural fox, Tomos, but can she really trust him?
The Fox Came From the Woods is inspired by everything we loved in our youth, Steven King novels, Sailor Moon, Vampire Hunter D and Scooby Doo. But this isn’t pastiche, or throwback. Our aim is an exciting story that pushes the edge and delivers an emotional, thrilling story.
This is just chapter two in a much larger story, we have a full Tank?bon of story ready to go. We just need your support so Eliot can continue to make incredible pages of comic art.
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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.
