Welcome to this week’s roundup of The Beat comics crowdfunding! Join us as we learn about the rise and fall of an editor, a powerful story about finding connection, a novel cyberpunk story, and two more projects you’ll love!
i-double
Creator: Shirley Bond, Imogen Mangler, art billiard
Target: $$20,000
End date: December 15
nice one: The digital version is $18, the paperback version is $25, the hardcover version is $40, and for just $500 higher tiers get the ultimate advanced editing level, which includes an editorial evaluation of a one-page pitch and more!
Portrait of a Comics Editor in the 21st Century and My Last Days at VERTIGO
From the beginning, i-DOPPELGäNGER: Portrait of a Comics Editor in the 21st Century It feels bold and important, and browsing this project page only leaves that impression. I couldn’t help but be fascinated because of its promise of a unique blend of personal insight and narrative through a comic book lens. The story focuses on the rise, fall and reinvention of a comics editor, while taking readers through their own creative process. With 160 pages packed with editorial wisdom and behind-the-scenes stories, this truly feels like a treasure trove for anyone passionate about the comic book industry.
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Pass me by: Lily
Creator: Kate Seamus (she/her/artist/author), Ryan Danny Irving (they/he/she/artist/author)
Target: $4,277
End date: December 20
nice one: The digital version is $15, the Renegade comic is $30, the bootleg version is $70, and the higher grade deluxe record is $80!
Lily moves to a small town to live with her estranged grandfather, who suffers from dementia, in a strange coming-of-age story.
Pass me by: Lily This is a powerful story about finding connection in the face of loss and change. Our protagonist is Lily, a transgender girl who is sent to live with her estranged grandfather, Ed. As Ed’s dementia worsens and long-buried memories resurface in his remote Canadian town, Lily begins her own journey of discovery shortly after her father’s death. She must confront Ed’s past, her own identity, and the tenuous threads that bind them together in this 272-page graphic novel, the third installment in the critically acclaimed By Me series. You don’t want to overshadow this project, it is truly a blooming piece of art.
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Fluorescent Killer #1 – Cyberpunk Neo-Noir
Creator: M. Godra (Writer/Creator)
Target: $800
End date: December 13
nice one: Digital copies are available for $5, physical copies are available for $10, variant covers are available for $15, and higher-level comic scripts are available for $30 or more!
This dark and gritty sci-fi thriller, set in a dystopian Antarctica, tells the story of a lone assassin and a hard-boiled detective.
Fluorescent Killer #1 Taking readers through the neon-lit underworld of future Antarctica. It blends cyberpunk with the grit of classic film noir, set in the year 2138, where crime evolves in step with the world. However, for one lone assassin, the work finally dried up. Bored and restless, she turns to a serial killer’s dating app in hopes of finding some excitement in her life. Meanwhile, a detective searches for clues in a bizarre case involving a stolen brain, navigating a world where danger lurks behind every digital shadow.
According to the project page, the love and care put into this story is evident. Now, fans of cyberpunk will find an exciting new home with this 30-page debut of a world of brilliant storytelling and futuristic intrigue.
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Box Comic Magazine #3
Creator: Third Bear Press
Target: $6,333
End date: December 9
nice one: The digital version is priced at $9, the physical version is priced at $18, the digital version is priced at $26, and the higher-level physical version is priced at $51!
BOXES Comics Magazine is back with new short comics and a range of comics articles from exciting creators
Not only is Boxes Comics Magazine back with its third volume, but it’s also participating in Comics Roundup! Their new volume will once again offer a fresh selection of short comics, with thought-provoking articles showcasing the diversity and creativity of British comics artists. Editor Steve Ingram Published by ThirdBear Press, the 80-page collection celebrates the innovative storytelling capabilities of comics and will include contributions from emerging and established creators. If you love this industry, or even just art, this project is for you! Be sure to check it out before it’s too late.
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A huge waste of time: Issue 5
Creator: Caspian Whistler (Founder/Creative Director)
Target: $$76,001
End date: December 7
nice one: Issue 5 is available for $32, Patron tier is available for $51 and includes issue 5, a digital tablecloth, your name in the magazine and an APWOT “badge” badge, or a special edition for $58 that includes all past issues There are many more rewards!
The fifth issue of the award-winning video game magazine.
Issue 5 A huge waste of time A deep dive into the fascinating world of video gaming, with an all-star cast of contributors and exclusive features to excite gaming enthusiasts and collectors alike. This issue uses the profile of the unicorn overlord director as a clue Noma TakafumiComposer’s Quest Point to Takahashi iconic works Ridge Racer Type 4and a nostalgic look back at a cult classic sailor Dreamcast, and many other in-depth stories. There’s a reason why PWOT is so well-received: It’s rare to find a magazine that can convey high-end stories while delivering beautifully detailed design. Celebrating video game culture and committed to providing readers with some of the best material in their hands, PWOT is a must-have for any fan of the industry. At The Beat, we are disappointed with the highest recommendation we can give PWOT.
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