Thank you all so much for making this my best Kickstarter project ever! We've just opened up a few tiers for Late Pledges, so if you missed out on these comics, be sure to give it a look!
ATTN: COMIC BOOK ARTISTS
I'm looking for one last person to do a variant cover for
#AREA51TheHelixProject
's final issue. Please show me your work in the thread below. NO DM's. I will contact you if interested...
Let the hunt begin!
#indiecomics
#comics
#comicart
COMICS TWITTER
I'm looking for an artist with a somewhat painterly illustrative style to finish off a story. Something that can match the style below. NO DM'S | NO AI—please leave some examples of your work or portfolio links, and I'll be in touch if interested. Thanks
@ChrisShehanArt
This is a great thread for artists——particularly for those that think that drawing a cool fight scene or being able to do pinups is all they need to make a good comic.
A free first issue of AREA 51: The Helix Project to the first person that tweets at me with proof of a $100 purchase at the store or more. Comics is a community and we should be raising up the stores that give us a platform.
Well 4CFanatics it happened again. Another week, another break in This time the estimates are in the $10,000 plus range. I don’t normally do this but if you have books in your Sub or have been thinking about coming by and making a purchase we could really use your help. Thanks
Just finished Gideon Falls by the incredible pairing of
@JeffLemire
&
@And_Sorrentino
. These two really push the boundaries in how the medium communicates narrativity and they do so without giving you explicit answers. That's craft. High praise to
@Dragonmnky
's atmospheric colors
COMICS TWITTER: I'm looking for some new COLORISTS to add to my group of talented peeps. Looking for samples, rates, rough schedules.
1. NO DM'S—if you don't pay attention to this, I won't trust you to do so while working.
2. Please be prepared to share pre-colored inks if asked.
I am chewing this up during my final hours in NYC. To no surprise, THESE SAVAGE SHORES is bulletproof. Absolutely dripping in atmosphere & a sense of history,
@therightram
@kumar_sumit92
@adityab
& Astone have forged an immersive tale concerning the dichotomy of man & monster.
The implication that the indie comic community must rally around every "nice" guy's campaign because their work deserves to exist is maddening. If there's a creative voice who you feel produces at a high level and deserves to be heard, by all means, get behind them—especially 1/?
RISE is just $140 away from being 80% funded. If you're looking for a different approach to the superhero genre in comics, we're cooking up an intimate story using the lens of the "Super-man" to explore the perils of the male ego!
For anyone that wants to grab it for themselves, this is from our independent superhero drama, RISE, of which, the first two issues are live on Kickstarter! If you like this cover, you can grab it! Best of all, this is our interior artist, Ryan Best!
@jpalmiotti
I'd take it that the shred-ripping was not constructive at all. Glad you had a pick-me-up soon after. I'm sure that changed the atmosphere of the day for you big time.
Follow the
@KickstarterRead
pre-launch page for MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT: The Hour Between Life & Death! A collection of several comics genre short stories revolving loosely around the common theme of perspective. Multiple genres with digestible stories!
We're $800 away from funding RISE on Kickstarter. This is a different type of superhero comic book series exploring performative masculinity and the pursuit of power, pleasure, and being "enough". Catch up on the series for as little as $10 digitally or physically with connecting
Can we get RISE funded today to cap off our first week? This comic flips The Hero's Journey on its head to explore the performative nature of masculinity and what it really means to be "enough". 🔗⏩️BIO & ⬇️
I can't believe I'm putting this out into the open, but two issues in and I REALLY enjoy reading BATMAN again!
@zdarsky
@JorgeJimenezArt
@tomeu_morey
have really developed an engaging, action packed, eyebrow raising mystery for the caped crusader to unravel.
I've gotta know... What's one
#comicbook
character that you never thought you'd get invested in, but ended up loving?
My answer is good ol'
#SWAMPTHING
. Shout out to the current creative team on Swamp Thing
@therightram
& Mike Perkins for continuing his legacy of excellence.
Oh, shit. You have thousands of followers? That's great. Just imagine if more than 1% of them actually bought your work. Make better comics. Worry about social media optics later.
I know the comic book consumer is fed up w/ overpriced comics, so here I am. With comic books ranging from 24 to 32 pages—no ads—on paper stock over two times thicker than what they're getting at the largest publishers in the industry.
ON KICKSTARTER LINK🔗 IN BIO & PINNED TWEET
You like emotionally charged character-driven superhero comics that subvert the genre? Well, kids, the first two issues of RISE are here for you! Give it a look and help us cross $7k today.
VARIANT COVER REVEAL by the astounding
@vinartwork
for RISE
#2
! I'm privileged to feature such a stylistic, eye-catching piece by one of the most iconic artists in comics. We launch Mon June 17th but you can check out the pre-launch page & help us unlock our next cover @ 180
Great comics only... this gorgeous emotive art by the inimitable
@ThatStephC
is featured in my upcoming Kickstarter comic book, MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT: The Hour Between Life & Death! Follow the pre-launch below!
I hope my current comics Kickstarter campaign goes to prove that you don't need to kiss anyone's ass or engage in performative shows of support to make this work. Make great stories. Connect with great people. Yuh.
RISE is a new age superhero comic that explores the perils of the male ego through the lens of the "super" man! At the $10,000 mark, we'll be unlocking a stunning new variant cover by
@ryanjshu
! Back the book today for as low as a $10 digital catch-up or $22 for 74+ pgs w/
I've been reading
@TheRodneyBarnes
&
@jasonshawnalex
's KILLADELPHIA. Truly a great set up with an engrossing sense of lore and atmosphere. Also, Barnes' dialogue is top notch. Definitely a contemporary work worth studying!
@ImageComics
' current output is insane!
#indiecomics
Have you backed RISE
#1
-2 on
@KickstarterRead
yet? What are you waiting for? I know you've been asking for something different from your superhero comics.
What is your LEAST favorite part about independently producing your comics? Mine is putting together the master file for the printer. It's just so much repetition.
RISE uses the image of the "Superman" to examine the male ego. It's an emotional, sensual, & dynamic tale about a hero whose powers scale w/ the amount of free dopamine in is body, asking: what would happen if Superman had to FEEL GOOD to DO GOOD? KS ⏩️
Some of us young, hungry comic book creators have fulfilled several Kickstarters before some of these big names that come to the platform with more resources and connections. What's the excuse?
Can we just talk about the dynamic between
@ThatStephC
's variant covers for RISE
#1
-2? Both PACKED w/ beautiful visuals & storytelling in excess. They speak so much to a struggle that our lead character will be facing throughout the series. You can grab these B COVERS using the
COMICS LETTERERS!
I'm looking to hire for just shy of a handful of projects, ranging from short stories to a 12 issue series. Hoping to find someone who's well aware of tradition & structure, but who also has imagination enough to know where to lean outside of that. (1/2)
COMICS TWITTER
I'm looking for an artist with a somewhat painterly illustrative style to finish off a story. Something that can match the style below. NO DM'S | NO AI—please leave some examples of your work or portfolio links, and I'll be in touch if interested. Thanks
COMICS TWITTER! We're only 18 backers away from giving
@ThatStephC
's gorgeous variant cover a free upgrade with spot gloss! We've only got 90 mins left to make it happen, so consider backing!
@jpalmiotti
I'm a big believer in covers needing an element of narrativity and/or a visual metaphor that leans into the theme of the book. IMO the storytelling starts the moment someone looks at the cover. A pin-up usually feels like a detailed figure drawing.
I was recently asked about which comic book YouTubers I like watching—particularly from the perspective of a creator. So, here are my recommendations.
Check them out:
@SalSaysWhat
(ComicPop)
@CTropes
@MattDraperYT
@CartoonKayfabe
I'm so psyched to be returning to
@heroesonline
's HEROES CON! One of the last true bastions of the OG comic book convention. I'll also have quite a few friends stationed behind tables that you should say hi to!
@24x4art
@PatShand
@ArtOfKyleWillis
@nguyeningit
. Who else is going?
It was a pleasure reconnecting with
@Ssnyder1835
after a day at
@baltimorecomics
. Walking in now. Make sure to stop by to see Scott today at the Comic Sketch Art Island and me at Table F6 in Artist Alley!
Writers and artists - pro or still climbing - who are your biggest comic book creator influences, off the top of your head? Use covers for their books.
#comicsdna
✨Got to work on my book
✨did a lot of amazing work for covers
✨feeling more confident in my place in the art world
I’m unstoppable, I’m not giving up anytime soon 😎
I think the killer, in any industry, is when you have people who've had the most miniscule success possible feeling comfortable to parade around giving advice to the desperate newcomers behind them. I'd argue that bad info is worse than no info. The confidence to hand out (1/2)
RISE IS FUNDED! A huge thanks to everyone who got in on this comic and got in on it early. Getting to do what I love for an audience as passionate as you is, bar none, the greatest privilege of my 26 years on this planet. Onward & upward to stretch goals!
Who's the best comic book interviewer in the space right now AND WHY? None of that "shilling for a friend" stuff. Who makes the best conversation with comics creators?
The failure of larger comics institutions to recognize successful creators in the crowdfunding market is insane, considering they're making far more liveable income than the average talent in the direct market. Also, maybe keep an eye on the future and be less stuck in the past.
@flopscomics
I'm a comic book writer & editor currently crowdfunding the fifth comic in my first comic book series. It's a Sci-Fi Thriller through the lens of a child from two worlds struggling to reconcile his identity while being hunted by a genetics conspiracy op.
@Christosgage
You are dope, man. I haven't gotten to too much of your comic work, but that first season of Daredevil hit when I was in high school and was really formative for me.
It's been a year since I started being social among comics people. I've met some fucking weirdos, & several of them have weeded themselves out, but I've also met some really great people who've kept me grounded & helped me elevate to a new level. Deeply grateful for the latter.
COMICS TWITTER, this book is happening. Back RISE today on
@KickstarterRead
! Digital copies are only $5 with a 32+ page physical copy (including a fold out triple page spread) for $12. Affordable high-quality comics with great storytelling!
Only 11 backers from 200! If you're looking for a fresh take on superhero comics, grab the first 2 issues of RISE as we explore the perils of the male ego through the pursuit of power and pleasure. Cover art below by interior artist Ryan Best 🔗⏩️BIO!
#comicbooks
#indiecomics
@flopscomics
Unfortunately, I'm just the writer, but here's some stuff from my current series, Area 51: The Helix Project, which launches its final issue on Kickstarter this Monday. If anyone's interested, you can check out the comics campaign in my pinned tweet!
Tell me about a comic book artist that changed the way you look at comics. For me,
@Templesmith
&
@Jock4twenty
were the first 2 to have widened my taste beyond the traditional Marvel/DC house style. The more impressionistic elements of their work was less defined, but evocative!
LET'S GOOOOO!
Come join the family and get an entire six issue comic book series packed with relatable themes, shapeshifting aliens, and government conspiracy!
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RISE is a comic book project that I never expected to make this early in my career if at all. The creative team is trying to take a genuinely unique spin on the "Superman" by using it as a lens to explore the performative nature of masculinity. Follow 🔽
Hello COMICS TWITTER! Our current Kickstarter comic book, RISE, is approaching its first stretch goal. Will you help us get there? Jump into a DIFFERENT kind of superhero story, exploring the perils of the male ego and the pursuit of power & pleasure. 🔗⬇️ in thread
RISE 1-2 is LIVE on
@Kickstarter
! A comic exploring the performative nature of the male ego, its perils, and the pursuit of power & pleasure! This story subverts The Hero's Journey, which requires Jon to ground himself in order to truly be extraordinary!
COMICS TWITTER: My new comic book RISE just launched a few hours ago and has nearly reached 50% of its funding goal. Get in on the early bird discounts and support an authentically subversive take on superheroes as a means to explore the male ego!