Welcome to this week’s roundup of The Beat comics crowdfunding! Join us as we explore unique travelogues, exciting fantasy and sci-fi anthologies, and two more projects you’re sure to love!
It’s all in Greek!
Creator: Meredith McLaren (Writer/Artist)
Target: $5,000
End date: August 31
nice one: The PDF version is $10 and the book is $20.
So it’s all in Greek! Just like Athena was born from the skull of Zeus. The book is about 100 pages, summary size, limited in color and covers my time visiting Athens, Santorini and Crete. and a brief stop in London.
All in Greek The event may describe itself as a travelogue, but in our eyes, it’s much more than that. McLaren’s art is phenomenal – what immediately caught our attention was her unique style. Flipping through the preview pages is an absolute pleasure. The clever use of blue not only makes the background pop, but also puts the focus on her cartoon self as she narrates her travels in comic form. This piece of art is a joy to look at and hold, especially for only $20. Don’t miss this event – you won’t regret it.
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CutThroat: An Anthology of Comics
Creator: Carolina Baumgarten (Editor), Raahem Alvi (Editor), and a creative team of 12 different writers and artists came together to produce this anthology!
Target: $15,603
End date: September 13
nice one: The PDF version is $15, the paper version is $20 and includes optional extras, get a set of anthologies and prints for $55, or purchase Meaghan Carter original inks at a higher level for $120!
Revenge, sisterhood, resilience, honor, chivalry. CutThroat is a collection of comics and illustrations centered around one theme: badass women with swords. CutThroat brings together up-and-coming established artists and writers to create 80 pages of female rage and electrifying action.
If you are a fan of fantasy and stunning art, cruel Designed just for you. This anthology looks incredible and, frankly, could compete with mainstream comics. The number of talented creatives involved is impressive in its own right, but what’s truly fascinating is the incredible work they put in. You can tell they truly care about delivering something that fantasy fans and fellow artists will undoubtedly enjoy. we give cruel Our top tip – don’t miss this event.
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Ruins of Shenxiang Palace
Creator: Spire Greenwood (co-creator/graphic designer/artist), (co-creator/writer)
Target: $6,416
End date: September 10
nice one: The PDF version is $13, the book is $33, and there is also an A5 printable hardcover version of VER!
In a monastery room where gods are worshipped, two young men begin a forbidden romance.
Ruins of Shenxiang Palace It’s a 130-page graphic novel and costs $13, which is a big plus. When we learned that the story would focus on exploring two young men in a monastery’s relationship with religion and queer identity, we at The Beat were hooked. 130 pages of ink and shading art featuring peculiar characters surrounded by religious artifacts and images that could only exist within the context of this novel. Be sure to check out this event, it looks absolutely mesmerizing.
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Tell them us | the stories we leave behind
Creator: Dauntless Stories and 12 other comic book creators came together to create this anthology.
Target: $18,000
End date: September 8
nice one: The digital edition is $12, the standard edition is $18, the special print edition is $32, and higher-grade hardcover editions are $40 or more!
A post-apocalyptic graphic novel anthology that explores humanity through the memories we leave to others to remember us.
“Tell Them Us” is meant to be melancholic, prompting readers to consider the question: “What do you think you’ll leave behind?” The anthology explores this idea through the lens of an alien crew discovering humanity’s last recorded memories. Twelve creatives came together to craft their own stories for this archive – whether they focused on favorite places, riots or war, they chose to tell stories that captured different aspects of human nature. We think this is important. Be sure to check out this campaign; the stories are inspired by the past and present of these creators and are something everyone can relate to. We are only human after all.
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The Chronicles of Oswald When Gentle Souls Mourn Issues 1 and 2
Creator: JD Calderon (writer), eriyono (artist)
Target: $500
End date: August 16
nice one: The PDF version is priced at $10, the physical version is priced at $20, the cover version is priced at $25, and the higher-level full set is priced at $40 or more!
Lydia finds herself abandoned and hunted until she finds Oswald’s home. What will a gentle mouse do?
There’s a lot to offer on the Chronicle of Oswald event page. While the description may be brief, the preview page reveals a world filled with action and intrigue. Think modern meets fantasy elements, like elf-like houses, pipes and steam rising into the sky, all fading into the background as our protagonist escapes from two sword-wielding pursuers. Then, you understand – the characters in this story are much smaller than their surroundings, and they live in the heart of Manhattan. The story is full of fun and adventure, and as the events unfold on these pages, any fantasy fan will be able to dive into The Oswald Chronicles. Don’t miss this event – you won’t regret it.
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Missed our previous comics crowdfunding roundup? Check out the archive here!
