Welcome to this week’s installment of The Beat’s Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up! Join us as we explore a unique travelogue, a fantastic fantasy and sci-fi anthology, and two more projects you’re sure to love!
It’s All Greek!
Creators: Meredith McClaren (Writer/Artist)
Goal: $5,000
End Date: August 31
Goodies: Get the PDF for 10$ and the book for $20.
And so IT’S ALL GREEK! sprung forth into the world like Athena from Zeus’ skull. It’s about 100 pages, digest size, in limited color, covering my time touring around Athens, Santorini and Crete. As well as a brief layover in London.
It’s All Greek campaign may describe itself as a travelogue, but in our eyes, it’s much more than that. McClaren’s art is phenomenal—what immediately caught our attention was the uniqueness of her style. Flipping through the preview pages was an absolute delight. The clever use of blue not only makes the background pop but also centers the focus on her cartoon self as she narrates her travels through a comic format. It’s a joy to both observe and hold this work of art, especially for just $20. Don’t miss out on this campaign—you won’t regret it.
CutThroat: A Comics Anthology
Creators: Carolina Baumgarten (Editor), Raahem Alvi (Editor) and a team of 12 different writers and artist creatives came together to work on this anthology!
Goal: $15,603
End Date: September 13
Goodies: Get the PDF for $15, the physical copy for $20 including optional add ons, get a bundle of the anthology and prints for $55, ort at higher tiers purchase an Meaghan Carter Original inking for $120!
Vengeance, sisterhood, resilience, honor, knighthood. CutThroat is a collection of comics and illustrations centered on one theme: Badass women with swords. CutThroat brings together both up-and-coming and celebrated artists and writers to create 80 pages of art on feminine rage and exciting action.
If you’re a fan of fantasy and astonishing art, Cutthroat was made especially for you. This anthology looks incredible and, frankly, could give mainstream comics a run for their money. The sheer number of talented creatives involved is impressive on its own, but the real draw is the exceptional work they’ve put into it. You can tell they genuinely care about delivering something that fans of fantasy and fellow artists alike will undoubtedly love. We give Cutthroat our highest recommendation—don’t miss out on this campaign.
Ruin of the House of the Divine Visage
Creators: Spire Greenwood (Co-Creator/Graphic Designer/Artist), (Co-Creator/Writer)
Goal: $6,416
End Date: September 10
Goodies: Get the PDF for $13, the book for $33, and the hardcover copy with an A5 print by VER!
In a monastery whose god is housed inside its very chambers, two young men begin a forbidden romance.
Ruin of the House of the Divine Visage is an 130 page graphic novel for $13, that was already a great plus. Learning that the story is meant to focus on exploring a relationship with religion and queer identity with two young men inside a monastery, we at The Beat were hooked. 130 pages of inked and shaded artwork with peculiar looking characters surrounded by religious artifacts and imagery that could only exist within the context of this novel. Make sure to check out this campaign it looks absolutely mesmerizing.
Tell Them of Us | The Stories We Leave Behind
Creators: Dauntless stories and 12 other comic creators came together to work on this anthology.
Goal: $18,000
End Date: September 8
Goodies: Get the digital copy for $12, the standard edition for $18, the special print edition for $32, or at higher tiers get the hardcover edition for $40 and more!
A post-apocalyptic graphic novel anthology that explores humanity through memories left for others to remember us by.
Tell Them of Us is meant to be somber, prompting readers to reflect on the question: “What do you think you will leave behind?” The anthology explores this idea through the lens of an alien crew discovering the last recorded memories of the human race. Twelve creatives came together to craft their own stories for this archive—whether they focus on favorite places, riots, or wars, they chose to tell tales that capture different facets of humanity. We believe this is important. Be sure to check out this campaign; there’s a diverse collection of stories, inspired by these creators’ pasts and presents, that anyone can connect with. After all we are just human.
The Oswald Chronicles When Tender Souls Mourn issue 1 & 2
Creators: JD Calderon (Writer), Eryono (Artist)
Goal: $500
End Date: August 16
Goodies: Get the PDF for $10, the physical copies for $20, the variant covers for $25, or at higher tiers get the full set for $40 and more!
Lydia finds herself cast out and hunted until she finds her way to Oswald’s home, what will a gentlemouse do?
There’s a lot that The Oswald Chronicles offers on its campaign page. While the description may be brief, the preview pages reveal a world brimming with action and intrigue. Imagine a blend of modern and fantasy elements, like elf-like houses with pipes and steam rising into the sky, all fading into the background as our main protagonist runs from two sword-wielding pursuers. Then, it dawns on you—the characters in this story are much smaller than their surroundings, living within the heart of Manhattan. The story promises fun and adventure, and with the events unfolding on these pages, there’s plenty for any fantasy fan to dive into with The Oswald Chronicles. Don’t miss out on this campaign—you won’t regret it.
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