Welcome to this week’s installment of The Beat’s Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up! Join us for a look into Pirates from a Disney visionary, a historical study of monsters, a 13th-century feud between sisters, and 6 other amazing projects!
Pirates: A Graphic History
Creators: James Silvani (Artist/Writer/Creator)
Goal: $10,000
End Date: October 31
Goodies: Get the digital copy for $10, the physical copy for $25, a signed copy for $40, and at higher tiers get a signed book with a character commission for $200.
A humorous, (mostly) true chronicle of the Golden Age of skullduggery, swashbuckling and scurvy dogs!
Get ready for the legends of swashbuckling pirates! PIRATES: A GRAPHIC HISTORY is a 160-page nonfiction graphic novel that takes a deep dive into the real lives of pirates, revealing that they weren’t the romantic adventurers pop culture often portrays. With humor and meticulously researched history, Silvani a long-time illustrator for Disney comics and various publishers, takes over 5 years of researching pirates to bring this amazingly drawn, humorous journey to Kickstarter!
The History of Monsters
Creators: Rebekah Isaacs (illustrator), Benjamin Bajorek (Writer/Creator)
Goal: $2,683
End Date: October 31
Goodies: Get the digital copy for $4, hte print copy for $15, the variant for $14, or at higher tiers get the physical bundle for $37 and much more!
A 100-Page Special + Graphic Novel – Over 400 pages of pulp adventure, horror, action and romance. Uncover the History of Monsters!
If you’re into cryptids, mysteries, and globe-spanning conspiracies, The History of Monsters is perfect for you! Blending real historical events and eyewitness accounts with tales of horror and adventure, this graphic novel uncovers a hidden world of legendary creatures. Created by Melbourne-based comic writer and artist Benji Bajorek, it’s a passion project years in the making, inspired by his childhood fascination with cryptids. The story follows PI Henry Miller as he unravels a chilling conspiracy that spans from London to Loch Ness in 1967. With a mix of cryptozoology and heavy inspiration from Alan Moore, this graphic novel is perfect for fans who want more than just B-horror—it’s a deep, thrilling dive into the unknown.
Reign in Ruins
Creators: Eric Diorio (Creator/Writer), Von Randal (Art), Maxwell Ortiz (Colors/Lettering), Bradley Golden (Editor)
Goal: $5,000
End Date: November 10
Goodies: Get the digital copy for $5, get the physical for $18, get the variant cover for $18, or at higher tiers get the champion edition for $40 and much more!
A clash between love and fear!
Reign in Ruins is a dark, gripping tale of power, loyalty, and betrayal set against the brutal backdrop of the 13th century. In a kingdom torn between two sisters, the young Queen Regent Nemesia faces the ultimate test as a deadly plague ravages her lands. Its just a large fantasy power struggle and for fans of mature, intense historical fiction, this is a must-read.
Koguchi Comics: 2024-25 Comic Collection
Creators: Koguchi Press
Goal: $6,003
End Date: November 4
Goodies: Get the digital copy of Sword Hunt 2, Cryomemory, and Sparrowsong, in a bundle for $34. A physical copy of each of the books for $11, $16, and $21.
New manga-inspired original comic books from ALXNDRA COOK, Bon Idle, and Kyle Fewell
Koguchi Comics has a range of original, manga-influenced comics from creators around the globe. They once again return to Kickstarter to help fund their new wave of fantastic-looking comics. Sparrowsong is a magical tale of love and desire, where a woodcutter, his wife, and a mythical sparrowborn explore an unconventional romance. Sword Hunt 2 follows Dad the Hero and Roscoe the goblin as they race to recover stolen Demon Swords and save the city from destruction. Lastly, Cryomemory is a fast-paced cyberpunk thriller where assassin Renee uncovers her sister’s memories in a cybernetic body, raising questions of trust and identity. There is something in this project for everyone, you don’t get cool projects like this all the time and we can’t recommend it enough!
RED LIGHT PROPERTIES
Creators: Dan Goldman (Writer/Artist/Creator) Goal: $10,000
End Date: October 30
Goodies: Get the digital copy for $10, the standard edition for $50, the deluxe for $100, or at higher tiers get the signed and deluxe bundle for $200 and much more.
Haunted Miami real estate, psychedelics, family drama, and Santería collide as Dan Goldman’s cult tropical horror comic series returns!
Eisner-nominated writer and artist Dan Goldman created Red Light Properties back in 2010 as a webcomic and now it has returned to Kickstarter with this new oversized compendium! The story follows Jude, a psychic realtor who clears haunted homes with the help of psychedelics, and Cecilia, his wife who handles everything else—including the messy, everyday grind of their supernatural business. As they straddle the spirit world and the chaos of American capitalism, each ghost story dives into themes like love, loss, and clairvoyance, all steeped in Florida’s gritty, “tropical horror” vibe. This book was made for fans of Better Call Saul with a mix of The Shining and a bit of Psychedelia. Do not miss out on this release!
The Bucket Brigade
Creator: CME_T (Writer/Artist/Creator)
Goal: $3,000
End Date: November 7
Goodies: Get the digital bundle for $15, the graphic novel for $24, the Don’t Turn Around bundle for $39, or at higher tiers The Unusual Suspects bundle for $75 and much more.
The first collected edition of CME_T’s comic strip that follows the exploits of a party of adventurers.
CME_T’s webcomic is finally being collected into a 160+ page graphic novel! The Weekly Roll, his hilarious TTRPG-inspired comic, follows an unpredictable adventuring party: a war criminal paladin, a sorcerer with a mushroom addiction, his murderous fighter girlfriend, and a necromancer on the run for tax evasion. This comic is phenomenal, and if you’re a fan of Dungeons & Dragons or any fantasy series, you need to check out this project!
Space Pop Cats
Creators: Brandon Ellison (Writer/Creator), Benjamin Paulus (Artist), Jodie Troutman (letterer), Carmen Helle (Production Manager)
Goal: $1,526
End Date: October 31
Goodies: Get the digital copy for $10, the standard cover set for $20, the variant cover set for $35, or at higher tiers get the gold foil cover sets for $49 and much more!
In this gritty comic series, a relentless evil threatens the universe, with the Space Pop Cats as the last hope against cosmic ruin.
Our image of the project does not do it justice, Space Pop Cats looks positively amazing, it has wonderful art, great characters, and an interesting story as the comic centers around a skilled pilot’s voyage to Mars that goes wrong after crash-landing and finding an ancient crystal that binds them to the Space Pop Cats, massive feline guardians. The project sounds great and 60 backers agree with that too. Do not miss out on this project!
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BARADA & NIKTO: A RAID COMIC ANTHOLOGY DOUBLE FEATURE!
Creators: Raid Press
End Date: October 29
Goodies: Get the digital copy for $15, the physical copy for $29, the double feature for $55, or at higher tiers get the premium showcase for $84.
A genre-driven anthology series featuring 90 stories from the imaginations of over 60 international creators across 6 oversized books.
This anthology caught our eyes almost immediately, the project is overnight 90 different stories for $15. That is phenomenal, and in these times rare, so it did have The Beat asking what was this project offering and who was working on it. We were happy to find out over 60 different creators got to work on this project, all with their own writing and art styles across different genres. We were hooked and would be remiss not to recommend their work to you. Make sure to check it out!
Twisted Cryptids
Creators: Ramy Badie
Goal: $50,000
End Date: October 22
Goodies: The Kickstarter-exclusive edition game for $29, the game and expansion for $39, the deluxe bundle for $139, or at higher tiers you can get the deluxe bundle for $139 and more!
A legendary strategic tabletop game from the creators of Here to Slay and Casting Shadows.
As you can tell this is not your regular crowdfunding release! Twisted Cryptids is a board game centered around cryptids feeling left out and trying to become true legends. You’ll be pitched against your friends learning to outwit them and getting your favorite cryptid to legendary status. The game is just a huge amount of fun and this is their last call! Make sure to check it out before it’s too late.
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