Welcome to this week’s roundup of The Beat comics crowdfunding! Join us as we look back at a century of history, the history of a beloved board game, Oklahoma’s own giants, and four more of our favorite stories!
black coal and red turban
Created by: working class history
Target: $10,000
End date: September 5
nice one: The digital e-book is $9, the print version is $18, past copies of various projects are $35, and the higher level radical labor history portfolio is $100!
An illustrated history of West Virginia’s mine wars. Author: Raymond Taylor. Drawn by Summer McClinton.
The project aims to preserve history by combining the writings of Raymond Taylor and the art of Summer McClinton, providing an opportunity for new generations to invest in the history of West Virginia’s Mine War. With wonderful art and a story spanning more than a century, history buffs and curious readers alike will enjoy this project.
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GAMEMASTERS: A comic history of role-playing games
Creator: clover press
Target: $8,000
End date: August 22
nice one: The digital PDF version is available for $15, the hardcover version is available for $35, the slipcase version is available for $50, and the Game Master screen is available for $45.
Fred Van Lente and Tom Fowler tell the history of role-playing games in the form of a graphic novel.
Dungeons and Dragons It has been the dominant tabletop role-playing game for over seven years. During that time, more TTRPGs have come out that are either equally matched, close, or under the radar in terms of popularity within the TTRPG community. To this end, writer Fred Van Lente and illustrator Tom Fowler have come together to take you on a journey through the history of role-playing games in comic form. Making 70 years of history accessible to anyone interested in owning a piece of history. This project is a must-have for anyone who loves the genre, as well as any comic book fan.
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Oklahoma Monster 2
Creator: Okey Comics
Target: $1,000
End date: September 6
nice one: The standard cover is $7, the variant cover is $4, the printed Brodt cover is $7, and the printed Johnson cover is $7.
Monsters plague the Early States. The National Monster Service fought back with giant mechas.
Our second issue features one of our most popular comics: “Oklahoma Monster,” the story of a giant opossum rampaging through Oklahoma City in 1967. Just reading the premise caught my attention, but seeing Tulsa’s Golden Drillers being used as mechas to fight monsters made me an instant fan. concept oklahoma monster It’s fun and entertaining, and considering the amount of effort that went into this project, I’m sure if it were released in comic book stores, regular readers would be eager to learn more and possibly want to add it to their collections.
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Steel Victory #1 – Super Black Team
Creator: Brian Wolfe (Creator/Writer/Illustrator)
Target: $1,000
End date: August 20
nice one: The digital PDF is $5, the physical version is $15 for Cover A, $15 for Cover B, and $25 for higher-grade comics, stickers, and bookmarks.
Dorian West, the former Red Champion and leader of the Champions, works as a private detective just a stone’s throw away from their giant robot Victory, now rusting in the bay. When one of his former teammates is accused of a horrific crime, Dorian investigates – digging up the past and threatening the future!
The retired Super Sentai captain turned detective is tasked with proving his friend/sentai partner is innocent in a city that has forgotten what they once stood for. Steel Victory is great as a premise, and it’s one that any Super Sentai fan will enjoy. For newcomers, this project is worth a try. For just $5, you can get a digital copy, and with a goal of $1,000, the comic is almost complete. Be sure to check it out before it’s too late!
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Witch Hunter Stories: A Steampunk Graphic Novel
Creator: Judge Wright (writer), Ian Wayanto (illustrator), Michael Woods (color)
Target: $7,200
End date: September 5
nice one: The digital version is $10, the physical version/main cover is $15, the physical version/Damian & Sebastien variant is $17, the physical version/Nagata variant cover is available
For only $18, higher levels get posters, character stickers, and more!
In this 60-page action-adventure series, four legendary warriors reunite to defend a world riddled with crime and their enemies.
Waryanto’s art is phenomenal – it was the first thing that caught my eye when I started browsing the review page. This style caught my attention immediately and as I delved deeper, Dungeons and Dragons and “Avatar: The Last Airbender” becomes more obvious. The comics look great and the story is equally engaging. The digital version is only $10, making it a great deal for any fan of adventure stories, with characters that will linger in your mind for days after reading the story. Be sure to check out this project!
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fruit! Question #1
Creator: Callum Gillespie (Creator/Writer/Artist)
Target: $1,904
End date: August 31
nice one: Get a digital PDF for only $3, Fruit! Cover A $9, fruit! Cover B $9, fruit! The C cover costs $9, and the higher grade original art cover costs $58.
fruit! This comic tells the story of a group of people who commit the ultimate crime and escape death! Now death is coming for them.
fruit! At only $9, it’s an absolute must-have. The preview page showcases fantastic art, with characters that are so interesting and visually striking that they almost pop off the page. The art style is vibrant, seamlessly blending bright and dark colors, immersing readers in the thrill of escaping death in a charming cartoon environment. Gillespie has created something truly special here, and that’s evident as the project inches closer to its funding goal. Don’t miss this project –fruit! Offering stunning covers and great stories you won’t want to skip!
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OneNation: Fortress #1-3
Creator: Jason Reeves (Creator), Greg Anderson Elysée Palace (writer), Antonello Costantino (line art), Arianna Pisani (color art), Jesse Walker (letter art)
Target: $10,000
End date: September 5
nice one: The digital version is available for $10, Cover A is available for $15, and Covers B, C and D are available for $25 each. At higher levels, you can also get an exclusive T-shirt and more rewards!
A death in his family brings superhero Damian Strong (aka “Fortress”) back to his roots and the ghosts of his past.
A superhero is sent back to not only deal with the loss of a friend, but also to overcome the ghosts of his past. A Country: Fortress So much work went into its creation that even taking a look at the project page you’ll see how packed it is with descriptions, rewards, and information about the comic. The characters are lovable, the art is great, and it connects to other comics in the series. Rather than treating the comic as more of a side issue, it enhances the story that already exists, which is why the campaign raised over $2,000 to complete it. Be sure to check it out before it’s too late!
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