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.
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: 28
Gilgamesh: Eternal #1-3 The Complete Series
The world’s first story comes to its epic conclusion in the 3rd and final issue of this popular fantasy-action comic series!
Days Left: 28
The Epic of Gilgamesh is the world’s oldest story, dating back almost five millennia. But Gilgamesh’s dilemma is something that remains relevant today and always will. How can you live peacefully after you’ve been confronted by your own mortality?
- Gilgamesh Eternal #1, Gilgamesh travels to the Cedar Forest with his love, Enkidu, to conquer the giant Humbaba. With the help of some benevolent gods, they vanquish the beast and return home to a hero’s welcome. Unfortunately, a jealous goddess had more than monsters in store for them.
- Gilgamesh: Eternal #2 finds the city of Uruk shattered and Gilgamesh lost to the unknown wilderness. He searches the ends of the Earth for the wisdom of Utnapishtim the Immortal, for Enkidu was his equal and exact opposite, and if Enkidu can be killed — what does that mean for Gilgamesh? Meanwhile, Shamhat, a high-priestess to Inanna and Gilgamesh’s closest companion, is elected King Regent of Ur
- Gilgamesh: Eternal #3, the fate of Sumer hangs in the balance as armies march to Uruk’s door and Gilgamesh shows no sign of return. He journeys with Urshanabi the Ferryman beyond the borders of the natural world. Perhaps he has found the answer to his mortality, but will he reach it in time, and, more importantly, what price will he pay?uk in his absence. A political pawn amidst gods, Shamhat must navigate celestial ambitions while campaigning for peace amongst her people.
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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: 16
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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John Benteen’s Fargo: Hell on Wheels graphic novel – adapted by Howard Chaykin
A 96+ page prestige format, action-packed, hardcover graphic novel starring soldier of fortune Neal Fargo, based on the legendary ‘Fargo’ paperback series by John Benteen!
Days Left: 12
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Let Her Be Evil
A celebration of unapologetically wicked women with cruel intentions—of the nasty, the vile, the rage-fueled mistresses who know exactly what they want and aren’t afraid to get it by any means necessary.
Days Left: 12
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Bomb Scares #1
Tick-tock, tick-tock…It’s time to stop the clock!
Days Left: 6
This series is a simple one: Inspired by the notorious EC horror comics of the fifties and the Warren horror mags of the seventies, Bomb Scares was originallyally a horror anthology released through Kickstarter as a series of black and white 100-page volumes, and edited by Paul H Birch.
Bomb Scares is here to rock your mortal souls to the very bone with a crowded houseful of horror-chocked graphic narratives from the following amazing international talents such as:
Dead by Mel Smith, Clark Castillo, Birch & Alex Nino
Sailing in on the high seas, is this stark thriller of epic survival against the carnivorous desires of the undead; now risen and roaming the earth, as illustrated by a true living legend of the comics medium.
Amongst The Trees by Liam Sharp
Existentialism, alienation and indifference are all pondered in a tense and chilling vignette crafted by one of today’s leading comic book creators.
- Home Front: by John Erasmus
There’s nothing to be trifled at when a dinner party hosted by a serial killer goes horribly wrong in this hilarious soap-opera send-up of a saga
With the third volume appearing back in October 2021 it then seemed the perfect opportunity to take Bomb Scares in a different direction. The result is Bomb Scares #1: a relaunched, reformatted, more streamlined anthology package that will include both color and black and white strips with content intended to scare, intrigue, bemuse and repulse – and throw in a dash of unexpected pitch-black humour too
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COVEN: A Book of 100 Witches
Sassy, sexy and full of supernatural charm, Richard Pace’s witches have proved remarkably popular.
Days Left: 5
All 62 daily drawings from Witchtober 2022 and 2023 as well as the 38 weekly Witchy Wednesday drawings are now contained in this book.
Capturing the best of Spooky Season for you to enjoy year-round as these women cast their spell on you as you turn the pages
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The Feeding
Nolan Ward has tried everything to outrun it, but it’s finally caught up to him. And it’s hungry…
Days Left: 6
Something wicked this way comes… For the first time since 2019, the team behind the hit series CANTO reunites for something new and decidedly more sinister. Join Eisner-nominated writer David M. Booher and fan-favorite artist Drew Zucker, along with CANTO colorist Vittorio Astone and letterer AndWorld Design, for a twisted new one-shot horror story that you’ll have to read to believe.
Investment banker Nolan Ward is on top of the world–wealthy, fit, attractive, and available. Yet, his drug-fueled partying masks a darker past. When he meets a mysterious art gallery owner, he’ll come face-to-face with the ghost that has haunted him all his life. It’s a painting called The Feeding. It has returned… and it’s ready for its next meal.
The Feeding is a twisted new one-shot horror story that you’ll have to read to believe. For the first time since 2019, Eisner-nominated writer David M. Booher (RAIN, KILLER QUEENS) and fan-favorite artist Drew Zucker (THE HOUSE) have teamed up with CANTO colorist Vittorio Astone and letterer AndWorld Design once more for new story that’s decidedly more sinister!
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Lost Children of Andromeda: The Arrival
The awakening of humanity begins…just as the world starts to end
Days Left: 19
The year is 2040…Twelve years before the projected apocalypse. A team of scientists contracted by the military known as The Andromeda Project are tracking the arrival of an alien energy from another galaxy. Lead on that project are two rivals, Captain Nicolas Delemar and Professor Patrick Adams. No one knows how the energy will arrive and what damage it could do to the planet, so Patrick has worked diligently to create protection mechanisms at the projected site of the landing, Cumberland Falls, Kentucky.
Allister Adams, a boy with the curiosity and fear of any seven-year old, has accompanied his dad, Patrick, to his workplace at Andromeda Power, the nearby plant. In this story, we are plunged into the lingering aftermath of a severe thunderstorm. We feel a young boy’s angst and a protective parent’s uncertainty in lines like, “Storms aren’t meant to hurt us. That’s just Mother Nature telling us how she feels.” But the violence in the sky feels anything but natural. Something is coming that will change Earth forever. Could it be the beginning of the end?
It soon becomes clear that courage will be the only light that can lead Allister and his dad. And even that may not be enough to survive
Already a successful sci-fi book series, The Arrival is the first official comic book from the Lost Children of Andromeda universe. This story follows Allister Adams, the main character of the LCOA series, as we learn the origins of his abilities and the apocalypse. A catastrophic superstorm threatens the unsuspecting citizens of Cumberland Falls, sending Allister and his father Patrick on the run in hopes of survival.
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Previously featured campaigns still running and unfunded:
- The Dead and the Damned #1 – 4 Days Left
- 2nd Place Graphic Novel – 9 Days Left
- Adult Human Female 2024 – 5 Days Left
- Zombies We’re Human Too – 150 pg Graphic Novel – 2 Days Left
- Exorcists #1: A horror comic – 5 Days Left
- THE HUNTERS – 20 Days Left
- SHOOK! Songs of the Dark Sirens – 11 Days Left
- Bixby Grant: Fangs & Brimstone #1 – A Supernatural Mystery – 18 Days Left
Previously featured, fully funded Kickstarters Worth A Look:
- Head Hauntcho – 3 Days Left
- Isaki Uta: The Lost & Found Collection – 3 Days Left
- THE GHOST SYSTEM #1 – A dystopian cyberpunk comic book – 6 Days Left
- Godzilla x Kong: The Hunted – 6 Days Left
- Roseblood Manor #4: a sexy, NSFW horror ant5hology series – 4 Days Left
- WITCHMAN: A New Superhero Comic Book – 15 Days Left
- The Mask of Haliya Graphic Novel – 5 Days Left
- Childs’ Play Comics #0 – Awesome All-Ages & Teen collection – 3 Days Left
The Good, The Bad, and The Prehistoric – Issues 1 & 2
High adventure in a Wild West where Dinosaurs roam the range!
Current Funding: $1,013
Funding Goal: $2,500
Days Left: 15
Link: The Good, The Bad, and The Prehistoric – Issues 1 & 2
The Good, The Bad, and The Prehistoric is an exciting story about the old West… but not as you know it. In our story, the horses and beasts of burden have been replaced with dinosaurs and the indigenous people are now mysterious cavemen. This reimagining of the classic western genre follows Joel, a young man who has been put on an epic journey with his mother and the morally ambiguous Cormack. Joel’s journey is made even more dangerous as the evil Baakerand his gang are after an egg given to Joel by a dying caveman.
Escaping the villainous Baaker is just the beginning as the west is full of deadly carnivorous dinosaurs looking to make a meal of Joel. Join this exciting quest with issue one and the brand new ISSUE TWO of The Good, The Bad, and The Prehistoric.
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Packrat & Thunderbunny: Issue 1
First issue of a humorous, action-packed superhero buddy comic book 35+ years in the making.
Days Left: 13
Star Noir: Book Two
A 1940’s detective teams up with a grey alien to stop a shapeshifter killing LAPD officers in Central Station.
L.A. Noire meets The X-Files. Star Noir is a 6-Part detective story following Homicide Detective Alan Miller and his grey alien partner Ellis Tate as they travel across 1940’s Los Angeles to find an elusive shapeshifter killing officers in Central Station.
It mixes the haunting sci-fi of The X-Files with the grit and tone of noir books like James Ellroy’s The Big Nowhere. It has the snappy dialogue of The Big Sleep, and depicts a stylized 1940’s Los Angeles as seen in movies like Chinatown and L.A. Confidential.
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Side-Kicked TP Vols. 1 & 2 PLUS Issue #1 Limited Edition
Chicago’s Superhero Sidekicks grow sick and tired of being disrespected by the heroes that they work for — and go on STRIKE!
Current Funding: $1,718
Funding Goal: $2,500
Days Left: 13
Link: Side-Kicked TP Vols. 1 & 2 P LUS Issue #1 Limited Edition
Disrespected by the Superheroes they work with, taken for granted by the general public, and generally ignored by the media, the Sidekicks of Chicago GO ON STRIKE.
That is the story detailed in Side-Kicked Volume 1.5 (which collects Side-Kicked chapters 1-4), successfully funded on Kickstarter in 2015.
Side-Kicked Volume 2: Alienation continues the story of Chicago’s undervalued sidekicks in the aftermath of their walkout.
The strike is over. Some Sidekicks have teamed-up with the Heroes they previously worked for, creating Chicago’s first super-team. But will an alien threat destroy the gains the sidekicks fought so hard for? Meanwhile, the former Sidekicks to Chicago’s greatest Super-Villains have been consolidating their own power, filling the vacuum left by the imprisonment of their former bosses.
The Side-Kicked Volume 2: Alienation trade paperback collects chapters 5-9 of the series and was successfully funded on Kickstarter in five separate campaigns from 2019 through 2022.
This campaign offers the Kickstarter community an opportunity to get their hands on the newly-completed Side-Kicked Volume 2: Alienation trade paperback (never before offered on Kickstarter).
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The Tomb of Baalberith V2
With a NOD to the EC horror titles from the 50’s
Current Funding: $2,910
Funding Goal: $5,000
Days Left: 20
Link: The Tomb of Baalberith V2
Mark McKenna here, you may know me from the 38+ years of comic creating and 1,000+ comics I’ve worked on for Marvel, DC, Image and Dark Horse. Six years ago, I launched an art studio called Virtual Inks Inc (VII) as a way to collaborate with up and coming comic book artists and writers to explore fun, new stories. The first product of VII was The Tomb of Baalberith, a collection of short horror stories centered around three terrifying monsters that wreak havoc in the name of their demon overlord, Baalberith. I came up with the idea originally as a homage to the old EC comics titles, Vault of Horror and Tales from the Crypt. Baalberith has developed some of its own unique roots stemming from those beloved horror stories. It’s now six years later and I’m collaborating with a whole new crew of talent to create The Tomb of Baalberith V2!
The Tomb of Baalberith V2 introduces some of the most vile horror creations that I’ve ever had the (un)fortunate displeasure to make acquaintances with. I’ve decided to reduce the length of the comic book from 48 to 32 glorious black & white pages, but they are as gruesome and eye-popping as ever!
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DRACULA VOLUME 1: THE IMPALER by Matt Wagner & Kelley Jones
The secret history of Dracula is revealed in the first in a series of all-new 112-page graphic novels from two legendary comic creators
Current Funding: $97,364
Funding Goal: $666
Days Left: 19
Link: DRACULA VOLUME 1: THE IMPALER
Bram Stoker’s classic novel creates and portrays arguably the most famous character in horror literature but it leaves many aspects of Dracula’s history and persona only hinted at and thus, incredibly intriguing and mysterious. This series of books will fill in these tantalizing gaps and provide a more complete and terrifying portrait of one of the most popular literary characters of all time
The story begins with this volume, DRACULA—BOOK 1: THE IMPALER, which explores Dracula’s bloody history and his tenure at Satan’s legendary seminary of the dark arts, the Scholomance. “The first graphic novel explores what led Dracula to seek out Satan’s tutelage and how he became the lord of the undead,” explains writer Matt Wagner, who adds that the book is finished and just awaiting printing.
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BÉLA LUGOSI: THE MAN BEHIND THE CAPE by Robert Cremer
The definitive biography with over 700 photos, exclusive interviews and a foreword by Bela Lugosi, Jr.
Current Funding: $46,613
Funding Goal: $10,000
Days Left: 19
Link: BÉLA LUGOSI: THE MAN BEHIND THE CAPE
Béla Lugosi’s commanding presence, hypnotic voice, and mesmerizing gaze made him the embodiment of Count Dracula, a role that has established him as a cultural icon and a legend of the silver screen forever. But there’s so much more to this captivating individual than meets the eye.
This comprehensive biography takes you behind the cape and into the life of Béla Lugosi. Discover his humble beginnings in Hungary, his journey to America, his struggle to make it in Hollywood, and the demons that haunted him along the way.
This meticulously researched biography by Robert Cremer is not just another account of Lugosi’s career; it’s a deep dive into the man behind the legend. Through exclusive interviews, rare photographs, and intimate anecdotes from those who knew him best, he unveils the layers of this complex man.
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Jacques and the Great Art Theft
A classic European-style humour comic about a Parisian cat burglar. Suitable for teens+
Current Funding: $5,208
Funding Goal: $3,033
Days Left: 25
Link: Jacques and the Great Art Theft
Jacques and the Great Art Theft is an all-ages book that follows our titular character Jacques as he undertakes his greatest job yet: to break into the city’s gallery and liberate its finest work.
Follow our nocturnal thief as he makes his way across rooftops, traverses great heights, and sneaks his way past guards to get at the treasures within.
The story is almost entirely without dialogue, so it can be enjoyed by anyone regardless of language!
This is also a standalone story, so there’s no need to worry about knowing any canon or figuring out how to find the 47-back issues of a series you only just found out about.
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Slash presents DEATHSTALKER by Seeley, Terry, & Kostanski
Reserve your edition of this epic sword and sorcery graphic novel adventure, set in the cult-classic universe of DEATHSTALKER.
Current Funding: $41,747
Funding Goal: $25,000
Days Left: 13
Link: Shadow Co. Issue #1
DEATHSTALKER bursts from the minds of an all-star lineup of creators, including Slash (Guns N’ Roses), writer-director-creature-FX-wizard Steven Kostanski (Psycho Goreman, The Void), NY Times bestselling writer Tim Seeley (Nightwing, Hack/Slash), and critically acclaimed artist Jim Terry (Heavy Metal, West of Sundown) in a rip-roaring swords and sorcery adventure presented in gorgeous graphic novel format, and featuring brand new art from legendary fantasy artist Boris Vallejo and Nathan Gooden!
Deathstalker finds himself once again caught between forces larger than himself—a virgin worshiping cult, a sorcerer hell-bent on saving the world through mad science, and the pissed-off army of the Abraxeon kingdom…not to mention his ex-lover, Princess Evie. Monsters, magic, and mayhem abound…can’t a guy just swing his sword anymore?
The 80’s were a fun time, weren’t they? Our (totally immoral) hero warrior Deathstalker made his cinematic debut during that pinnacle of so-bad-it’s-good fantasy filmmaking.
Now, Slash and director Steven Kostanski, plus NY Times bestselling Tim Seeley and Jim Terry are revitalizing the fun in the upcoming fifth installment of the Deathstalker series with a brand new graphic novel published by Vault Comics, in partnership with Shout Factory and Raven Banner.
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Winnie the Pooh: Demon Hunter Vol 3
Want to see Winnie the Pooh fight demons with a chainsaw and go to war against Wonderland? 150 pages of action and adventure.
Current Funding: $2,968
Funding Goal: $2,000
Days Left: 5
Link: Winnie the Pooh: Demon Hunter Vol 3
ll Red Riding Hoods have been called back to base to prepare for the incoming invasion.
But what led to this confrontation between two kingdoms?
After the attack on Snow Whites castle, the Red Riding Hoods discovered this attack was sent by the Queen of Hearts. Distraught over a broken truce, Queen Snow White calls for all hunters to return to base to prepare for war.
Winnie and Christopher are sent to bring back Rabbit, but what happens when he doesn’t want to return? And can the Red Riding Hoods prepare in time before the Queen of Hearts mounts her attack?
What unfolds next could determine the course of the 100-acre woods. After years of peace between kingdoms, war dawns on the horizon.
Volume 3 is 150 pages and collects chapters 6-10 of the ongoing story and an extra back up story, Demon Slayer Turtles. Rated PG-13 for action and intense moments.
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MASAAKI NINOMIYA’S GANNIBAL HORROR MANGA SERIES IN ENGLISH!
The English language release of the international bestselling Gannibal manga series in limited edition hardcovers!
Current Funding: $33,425
Funding Goal: $9,500
Days Left: 20
Link: MASAAKI NINOMIYA’S GANNIBAL HORROR MANGA SERIES
The 13-volume horror manga series, published in Japan by Nihon Bungeisha, has become a worldwide hit with publications in France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Ukraine, The Czech Republic, Turkey, Brazil, Korea, and Thailand. And now…
The story is set in the fictional “Kuge Village” in the remote mountains of Japan. Daigo Agawa, a young father, has recently been assigned to the village’s sole police officer position after the mysterious disappearance of his colleague. While he’s first warmly welcomed, the strange death of an elderly woman stirs suspicions…
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Everyday Fears: A Slice-of-life Horror Comic Anthology
Explore the ordinary struggles of supernatural life in this 40-page comic anthology containing six short horror comedies.
Current Funding: $1,331
Funding Goal: $3,982
Days Left: 20
Link: Everyday Fears: A Slice-of-life Horror Comic Anthology
Everyday Fears is a 40-page horror comedy anthology featuring 6 slice-of-life horror tales. Each story features a monster dealing with everyday problems and showcases a more mundane side of the paranormal.
The stories are all written by Toronto comic creator and writer Matt McGrath and illustrated by some of the best artists working in independent comics today!
Everyday Fears features four previously published stories (some of which will be their first time in print!) plus two new stories original to this anthology–Daddy Damndest and The Lanky Man.
A demon is irritated when a needy, awkward teenager summons him from hell just to ask if they can hang out. Mr. Hyde has had enough of Dr. Jekyll and his disregard for proper roommate etiquette. A couple’s steamy date goes awry when amateur magic enters the equation.
We all have everyday fears and the monsters who live among us are no different.
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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.