Welcome to this week’s installment of The Beat‘s Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up! Let’s look at what happens when deep stories phenomenal art, Westworld meets FNAF, a one-man anthology and much more!
Falling in Love on the Path to Hell – A Fistful of Inks
Creators: Gerry Duggan (Writer) and Garry Brown (Artist)
Goal: $10,000
End Date: November 7, 2025
Goodies: Get the digital copy for $28, the hardcover for $50, a remarqued hardcover for $115, or at higher tiers get the hardcover signed for $85, and much more!
GERRY DUGGAN (Deadpool, X-Men) and GARRY BROWN (Babyteeth) present an 8″ x 12″ oversized hardcover b&w art edition of their groundbreaking series, shining a spotlight on the incredible inks of Garry Brown!
Falling in Love on the Path to Hell: Art Edition is a project that’s truly special, it’s a once in a lifetime chance to step inside the creative process of two of comics’ sharpest storytellers. Gerry Duggan and Garry Brown have built a world of grit, heat, and heartbreak, and now they’re opening the door to show how it was made.
This oversized 8″ x 12″ hardcover captures Brown’s inks in striking black and white, letting every stroke and shadow breathe on the page. It’s part art book, part archaeological dig into the bones of storytelling, complete with unseen layouts, raw pencils, and Duggan’s script pages unlocked through stretch goals.
Whether you’re a fan of the series or a student of visual narrative, this edition celebrates the tactile beauty of hand-drawn comics and the collaboration that fuels them. It’s a love letter to the process, and a damn good one, to the hellish path where art and obsession meet.
EVERMIND a Sci-Fi Saga by Daniel Wu & Sean Chen
Creators: Sean Chen (Creator, Writer, Artist), Daniel Wu (Co-Creator)
Goal: $10,000
End Date: October 7, 2025
Goodies: You can get the digital edition for $18, the standard edition for $35, the artist edition for $60, all Evermind books for $75
Own a piece of Anime history! Nucleus and ACALI proudly present The Art of CHAO!, a new film by legendary STUDIO4°C.
Evermind is a Kickstarter worth backing because it unites two powerhouse talents: actor Daniel Wu and legendary comic artist Sean Chen. This sci-fi graphic novel was mentioned on our very own round-up years ago, and it has withstood the test of time. The story explores the thrilling and dangerous intersection between humanity and technology, following scientist Lucas Zhang as his mind-controlled robotics breakthrough spirals beyond his control.
With Chen’s dynamic, cinematic art and Wu’s storytelling instincts shaped by his storied film career, Evermind promises to blend heart, action, and philosophical depth. It’s a story about innovation, responsibility, and identity told through an Asian American lens rarely seen in Western comics.
ANTIMATTER
Creators: Peow2
Goal: $9,000
End Date: November 3, 2025
Goodies: Get the digital copy for $15, a signed print copy for $20, the triple bundle for $40, and much more.
A One-Man-thology of Dean Haspiel Deep Cuts
Dean Haspiel’s Antimatter is a Kickstarter worth backing because it embodies the spirit of true creator-owned comics. Bold, personal, and unapologetically original. Known for The Red Hook and Billy Dogma, Haspiel brings his dynamic blend of superhero myth, emotional honesty, and satirical edge to this one-man anthology, inspired by the likes of Eightball and Optic Nerve. The debut story, Covid Cop Insurrection, plunges readers into a wild, thought-provoking world where heroism collides with humanity’s last stand, while other tales spotlight fan-favorite characters and new creations alike.
With striking art, sharp storytelling, and a passion for independent expression, Antimatter shows Haspiel’s mastery of the medium. Its amazing, as far as indie projects go, this is one to look forward to.
Barbarous Chapter 6 – Leeds Sized Edition
Creators: Ananth Hirsh (writer), Yuko Ota (Artist)
Goal: $18,000
End Date: October 31, 2025
Goodies: Get the digital copy for $10, the Leeds-sized edition & PDF for $20, Chapter 6 Leeds-Sized with Extras for $45, or at higher tiers get the original comic page and ch 6 w/extras for $250!
Help us make oversized editions of Chapter 6 of the Reuben award-winning series – BARBAROUS!
I had never heard of Barbarous before, but I’m really glad I found it. The story follows Chiaki Mori, a wizard school dropout who was once the perfect academic. Now, she’s working the only job she can get, assistant to a man named Leeds, a literal monster and the superintendent of an apartment building.
One look at the art was enough to hook me; it’s stunning, able to convey so much with so little. Hirsch and Ota’s use of color completely draws me in, and the romance is both captivating and intimate. I can’t help but want more, for that alone, I can’t recommend this series more.
FEELING MESSED UP
Creators: David F. Walker (Writer/Artist)
Goal: $20,000
End Date: October 30, 2025
Goodies: Get the digital copy for $5 and the physical copy for $15
A mini comic about insomnia, donuts, and depression
Feeling Messed Up is a Kickstarter that shines for its honesty, humor, and heart. Written by Eisner Award winner David F. Walker (Bitter Root) and illustrated by Steve Willhite, DJ Parnell, and Adam Seats, this 28-page mini comic explores the everyday challenges of mental health with warmth and relatability. The collection includes three stories, Depression & Donuts, Attack of the Depression Monster, and Insomnia Explained, each turning personal struggles into creative and meaningful reflections.
With just three straightforward tiers, the campaign is easy to support, offering digital and physical editions along with extras like stickers, mini prints, and a signed copy of Bitter Root for early backers. Feeling Messed Up is a heartfelt project that uses the power of comics to spark empathy and remind readers that they are not alone in a world that sometimes seems larger than fiction.
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