Welcome to this week’s roundup of The Beat comics crowdfunding! Public Defender, Thunder Guardian, Bronwyn, and a few other of our picks this week.
Public Defender #1: The life of a super slacker
Creator: Jeff Schiller (creator/writer/), artistic creator Nima Sorat, Ignacio Di Meglio, Jeff Folsham, David Lujan, Jenny Fermin, There’s more!
Target: $4,400
End date: February 1
nice one: The digital version is priced at $5, the physical version is priced at $10, the digital thank you pack is priced at $15, and the higher-level Jeff Shiller digital catch-up pack set is priced at $30.
What happens when a drug addict gets bitten by a radioactive lawyer? Find out in this anthology of 16 stories about public defenders!
public defender is a superhero satire anthology from the mind of Jeff Schiller. More than 16 different independent artists used their skills to bring the project to life after a radioactive lawyer transformed a drug addict into a superhero orgy. It’s an homage to comics like The Tick and American Splendor, and if you’re looking for laughs and a fun story, look no further. This is the kind of self-aware comic you’ll want to collect. Be sure to check out this page before it’s too late!
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Thunder Guardian
Creator: Riley Brown and Will Brown (Creator/Writer/Artist)
Target: $2,000
End date: January 13, 2025
nice one: The digital version is $10, the physical version is $10, the Super Bundle is $35, higher tiers are $50 commission, and more!
Join the father-son team of Riley Brown (Deadpool, Batman/Fortnite: Zero Point) and Will Brown (Schoolboys) as they tell the story of the Thunder Guardians and his friends, and their relationship with space Battle pirates, monster monsters and the power of the evil unknown!
ZOOP’s plan can be summed up in one word: health. famous artist Riley Brownfamous for his work dead Pool and batmanteaming up with his son Will Brown, Twist? He is a primary school student. This was young Will’s first project, all inspired by his own paintings! Reilly brought his son’s imaginative creations to life, creating a vibrant superhero universe with extraordinary artwork and color. Together they create an exciting new superhero story. Don’t miss out on this fantastic project – check it out before it disappears in 13 days!
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Bronwyn: A Collection of Short Stories
Creator: Isaac George (Creator/Writer/Artist)
Target: $341
End date: January 16
nice one: The digital version of the series is priced at $5, and the physical version is priced at $15. brown wine The pdf set is available for $25, or purchase the full issue collection at higher tiers for $65 or more!
The adventures of Bronwyn and Vivian Jones continue in a world of fantasy, myth and legend!
Bronwyn aims to tell a story of myth and legend, an adventure story that follows our protagonist, something like Xena: Warrior Princess, wonder woman,even red sonya. This project has been crowdfunded on Kickstarter for many rounds and is now organized into a collection. This type of project is perfect for fans of fantasy indie games, and for those looking to jump into new adventures, the entire series can be yours for just $15. Not surprisingly, the campaign doubled its project goal. Check out the event and decide for yourself, it’s worth a look!
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In-Depth Comics + How to Pay Back on Self-Publishing
Creator: Josh Belloc (Creator/Writer/Artist)
Target: $999
End date: January 13
nice one: The physical booklet is $7, the digital version is $7, the digital/physical combo is $15, the physical combo is $25, or members of higher level can get the Zoom workshop group + book for just $30 , and more!
Help fund a brand new prose guide to breaking into comics in chaotic times and re-publish a classic how-to book
Josh Blaylock recognizes resource gap for aspiring comics creators, explains how Self-Publishing Comics: More Than Just Creating Comics Published 2006. . Although its circulation remains modest, it has earned a reputation as the best-kept secret in the self-publishing world. We at The Beat believe it’s a gem and you’d be remiss if you missed out on this new project.
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2025 Tri-City Conference
Creator: three city scam
Target: $4,000
End date: February 7
nice one: Tickets are $5 on Saturday, $5 on Sunday, $8 on weekends and $8 or more for higher level TCC Arts Comics.
Tri City Con takes place in Grand Island and features comic books, original art, toys and trading cards.
Obviously, this isn’t something we typically include in comics roundups, but we’d be wrong if we didn’t mention a comics event, even if it’s in a different part of the country. Having said that, this scam was founded last year by Wes Tjaden and Gabriel Perez. Tri-City Con brings fans of pop culture, comics, anime, games, and more together in Nebraska’s Tri-City area (Grand Island, Kearney, and Hastings). Tjaden, owner of The Comic Cop in Grand Island, and Perez, a renowned Nebraska artist whose career spans mural art and publishing comic book covers, created the convention to celebrate the fandom and give back to their communities.
The inaugural event, held on March 30, 2024 at the Aurora Cooperative Pavilion in Grand Island, attracted more than 2,000 attendees and raised more than $1,300 for the Grace Cancer Foundation. This local charity provides financial and emotional support to cancer patients and their families, offering resources such as gas cards, mental health services and assistance with household expenses. Both founders are deeply committed to making a difference in their communities, combining a love of pop culture with a meaningful cause.
We have to keep the spotlight on this event, so if you’re nearby or just want to support a good cause and local comic events, check out this page!
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