The Best Comics Launched on Kickstarter: October 23, 2024
To visit the Kickstarter page for any of the projects below, simply click on its title.\
CHEST FACE
by Dean Haspiel
A pulp noir parody about a stand-up comedian whose face is on his chest.
The Basics:
Goal: $8000
End Date: November 22, 2024
Estimated Delivery: February, 2025
No. Pages: 24
Lowest Digital Tier Price: $10
Lowest Print Tier Price: $15
At a Glance:
I backed this one
“…a pulp noir parody about a stand-up comedian workshopping his first comedy special while being hunted by the evil corporation that put his face on his chest.”
Such an off-the-wall story concept that it’s fascinating
Haspiel’s usual amazing interior art, colors and composition
Classic, attention-grabbing cover art and design
Every print copy signed by Haspiel
THE DARKSTAR ANTHOLOGIES #1
An 80's-inspired cyberpunk thriller following a young musician's struggle against a nefarious corporation.
The Basics:
Goal: $500
End Date: November 13, 2024
Estimated Delivery: November-December, 2024
No. Pages: 36
Lowest Digital Tier Price: $5
Lowest Print Tier Price: $15
At a Glance:
I backed this one
“…transports you into a neon-soaked future inspired by the sci-fi classics of the 1980s.”
Soundtrack LP offered as a reward
Stylish, beautiful interior art, colors and composition
Excellent, striking cover art and design across a few variants
A Christmas Carol 2: Mōdraniht.
Martha Cratchit summons the three spirits of Yuletide to do battle with Scrooge and his evil robot army!
The Basics:
Goal: $1200
End Date: November 30, 2024
Estimated Delivery: December, 2024
No. Pages: 48
Lowest Digital Tier Price: $10
Lowest Print Tier Price: $10
At a Glance:
A supernatural, occult extension of the Dickens classic
Really cool approach to furthering a public domain work in comic form
Detailed, expressive black-and-white interior art and composition
Terrific cover art and design
The Basics:
Goal: $1500
End Date: November 27, 2024
Estimated Delivery: December, 2024 / February, 2025
No. Pages: Not specified
Lowest Digital Tier Price: $5
Lowest Print Tier Price: $10
At a Glance:
“A robot's odyssey of survival, discovery and a quest for meaningful existence.”
Solid cover art and composition
Nice, attractive interior art, colors and composition
No info on end product specs
DOG of WAR: Cyperpunk Action Comic
A man turned into a corporate attack dog jumps off the leash to defend an escaping scientist worried about their masters' motives
The Basics:
Goal: $3000
End Date: November 22, 2024
Estimated Delivery: January, 2025
No. Pages: Not specified
Lowest Digital Tier Price: $5
Lowest Print Tier Price: $10
At a Glance:
“…meant for an audience of mature readers with an interest in cyberpunk themes of resistance against capitalist forces that seek to turn people first into consumers and then property...”
Detailed, dynamic grayscale art and composition
Busy, cluttered cover art and design
No info on end product specs
Road Gear #1
The amazing first issue of an action packed 4 part mini series from Splatter Comics!
The Basics:
Goal: $3000
End Date: November 22, 2024
Estimated Delivery: November, 2024 - January, 2025
No. Pages: 28
Lowest Digital Tier Price: $5
Lowest Print Tier Price: $15
At a Glance:
“…a coming-of-age-story about mentors, friendship, family, mortality and the value of facing your fears.”
Detailed, highly stylized interior art, colors and composition
Poorly arranged cover art and design
Original art rewards available
Tyrants: A Fantasy-Adventure Graphic Novel
Completed 152-page fantasy-adventure about a young man caught between his quest for freedom and his father's political war games.
The Basics:
Goal: $9500
End Date: November 22, 2024
Estimated Delivery: December, 2024 - April, 2025
No. Pages: 152
Lowest Digital Tier Price: $15
Lowest Print Tier Price: $30
At a Glance:
“….a story of bonds and power struggle. It revolves around the relationship between a young man and his overbearing father as they confront political chaos on a hidden island chain. ”
Basic interior art, colors and composition
Nice cover art and design