Welcome to this week’s installment of The Beat’s Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up! Join us for a look into space gladiators, a psychological horror thriller, Breaking Bad meets Ghost in the Shell, and two more projects you’ll want to check out!
BANANA SIOULE
Creators: Neurobellum Productions
Goal: $7,500
End Date: March 28
Goodies: Get the digital copy for $12, the physical copy for $20, the whole run for $60, or at higher tiers get the limited edition box set for $85
An explosive shonen-style manga series by MICHAËL SANLAVILLE (the co-creator of LASTMAN).
Brutal, fast-paced, and impossible to look away from—Banana Sioule throws you headfirst into the future of gladiator sports with the raw intensity of a shonen manga. Created by Michaël Sanlaville (Lastman), this series blends high-impact action with a deeply personal journey as farm girl Helena Silver trades quiet country life for the ruthless, blood-soaked arenas of Sioule. Think Haikyuu!! meets Mad Max—a sport where strength, speed, and sheer willpower collide in a spectacle watched by millions.
Frost Road
Creators: PCB Entertainment.
Goal: $20,000
End Date: April 10
Goodies: Frost Road – Premium Acrylic Edition for $60, Frost Road Digital Exclusive for $20, Frost Road Deluxe Hardcover Edition for $40, or at higher tiers get the Live Industry Q&A with the Creators for $100.
Keith Arem (Call of Duty) & Christopher Shy’s (Dead Space) psychological survival thriller
Silent. Unseen. Unstoppable. Frost Road is a chilling apocalyptic thriller that grips you from page one and never lets go. Created by gaming Keith Arem (Call of Duty) and artist Christopher Shy (Dead Space), this 200-page graphic novel blends the eerie dread of Silent Hill with the emotional weight of The Last of Us. A man wakes up from a crash to find an entire town frozen in time—except for the few survivors barely clinging to sanity. An invisible signal is warping minds, turning people into something unrecognizable, and it’s spreading fast. With breathtaking art and a story that lingers long after the last page, this campaign-exclusive release is a must for fans of psychological horror and high-stakes survival.
APX Vol. 1
Creators: Dave Cirone (Writer / Creator), Vincent Alcantara (Illustrator), Maja Opacic (Colors), Micah Myers (Letterer)
Goal: $500
End Date: April 9
Goodies: Get the EARLY BIRD – CVR A (UZURI) for $20, EARLY BIRD – DIGITAL EDITION for $8, EARLY BIRD – CVR B (JOEL HERRERA) for $20, or at higher tiers get the exclusive variants for $24
Breaking Bad x Ghost in the Shell in this hard-hitting comic series for Mature Readers
Sleazy, stylish, and packed with sci-fi mayhem, APX Vol. 1 is the Breaking Bad x Ghost in the Shell mashup you didn’t know you needed. In the neon-drenched chaos of Apex City—aka Space Vegas—licensed sex worker Lanaya Lee finds herself caught in a deadly conspiracy when an alien VIP is murdered during a private rendezvous. Now, she’s on the run from the police, the military, and enemies from multiple galaxies. With brutal action, high-tech weaponry, and no-holds-barred storytelling, APX is perfect for fans of Saga, The Metabarons, and Cyberpunk 2077. Featuring four stunning cover options from top industry artists and exclusive behind-the-scenes content, this 92-page graphic novel is a high-octane ride you won’t forget. Buckle up and back it now!
Dead Men’s Laughter #1
Creators: Will O’Mullane (writer), Marco Perugini (artist), Jonathan Stevenson, (letterer)
Goal: $839
End Date: March 28
Goodies: Get the digital copy for $4, the physical copy for $10, and the black issue tier for $33!
A one-shot horror-crime comic book, written by Will O’Mullane, illustrated by Marco Perugini, lettered by Jonathan Stevenson.
Gritty crime thrillers have always held a special place in my heart, and when you throw in a twisted horror edge, you get Dead Men’s Laughter—a must-read in my book. This one-shot comic fuses the sharp, no-nonsense storytelling of British crime classics like The Long Good Friday with the grotesque body horror of The Thing. Written by Will O’Mullane, featuring stunning, surreal artwork by Marco Perugini, and brought to life with lettering by Eisner-nominated Jonathan Stevenson, this short but powerful story delivers a gut-punch of regret, violence, and eerie suspense. At just 11 pages, it wastes no time pulling you into a dark tale of resurfacing secrets, where old sins refuse to stay buried. If you’re into Goodfellas with a horror twist, this Kickstarter was absolutely made for you.
Tales From EroTech
Creators: SHP COMICS
Goal: $2,500
End Date: March 15
Goodies: Get the digital copy for $15, the physical copy for $25, the catch-up bundle for $70, or at higher tiers get the limited edition signed bookplate edition for $200 and much more!
Your favorite sex-robot company is back with a star-studded cast of indie creators presenting a diverse range of titillating tales!
Sci-fi laced with sharp satire, dark humor, and a bit of spice makes for some seriously impactful storytelling—Tales From EroTech takes that concept and runs with it. To be blunt, I don’t always include NSFW works in the round-up, but EroTech manages to tell an important story even with the spice mixed in, and it would be a mistake not to mention it. It’s thought-provoking, with eight original stories from ten top indie creators—expect everything from dystopian tech nightmares to twisted relationship counseling. Whether you’re into underground comix, surrealism, or just love a good story that pushes boundaries, this collection has something for you. Featuring a killer lineup of artists and writers, Tales From EroTech isn’t just about sex and robots—it’s about the messy, human emotions in between.
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