Welcome to this week’s installment of The Beat‘s Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up! Let’s look at an legendary project brought back to life, a project about love and frustration, an ultimate collection, and two more projects you’ll love!
SHINKU COMPLETE
Creators: Ron Marz (Writer), Lee Moder (Artist)
Goal: $5,000
End Date: May 8
Goodies: Get the digital copy for $25, the earlybird hardcover for $45, the hardcover signed for $65, or at higher tiers get the original art pages for $150, and more!
SHINKU COMPLETE is a neon-soaked, blood-drenched samurai vs. vampire epic that feels like a lost grindhouse classic reimagined for comics. Originally created by writer Ron Marz and the late artist Lee Moder, Shinku follows a modern-day samurai carving her way through an ancient vampire clan across Tokyo’s shadowy underworld. The original five-issue run built a cult following for its razor-sharp action, stylish horror, and unflinching tone. Now, this new collected edition not only gathers the original series but also honors the legacy of Lee Moder, who tragically passed away two years ago. It includes never-before-seen story pages, pin-ups, character designs, and the unfinished continuation of Shinku. This isn’t just a reprint! it’s a celebration of a brilliant artist and a genre mash-up that still cuts deep. If you missed it the first time, this is your chance to experience it in full and if you didn’t, you already know how special this is.
Sanguine Foundations
Creators: Khalid Johnson (Writer/Artist)
Goal: $2,500
End Date: April 30
Goodies: Get the new moon bundle (Digital artbook, invitation, wallpaper, etc) for $5, the crescent moon bundle (Prior offerings plus postcard) for $15, the soft cover graphic novel for $30, or at higher tiers get the variant edition for $50, and much more!
Sanguine Foundations is a 100-page graphic novel about identity, community, and magic with hip hop in its DNA and fantasy as its language. Jes Freeman, a Black trans woman about to start college, is whisked away to a magical university that isn’t quite what it seems. It’s a story that looks past the rose-colored glasses to ask what we do when the spaces we love no longer feel safe and how we build something better. This project was born out of love, frustration, and the real harm caused by rising transphobia, especially in creative spaces. It’s not a retelling, it’s something new, made for those who’ve felt pushed out of the stories they once called home. If you’ve ever needed a place to breathe, to be seen, or to feel powerful again, Sanguine Foundations is for you.
THE TRANSFORMERS Compendium Set
Creators: Skybound Goal: 40,000
End Date: April 30
Goodies: Get the digital copy for $60, the physical US copy for $120, both US volumes for $150, or ast higher tiers get the Uk copies for $150, and much more!
The original THE TRANSFORMERS US and THE TRANSFORMERS UK comic book series together in two distinctive hardcover collection sets.
If you grew up with Transformers, this is the collection you’ve been waiting for. The Transformers: Til All Are One box set brings together the complete original US and UK comics for the first time ever! seamlessly woven into one massive and chronological reading experience. Published by Skybound, Image, and Hasbro, these faux-leather hardcovers are Kickstarter exclusives, built for fans who want the full story in premium format. Each set comes with nine collectible Tech Spec Cards, gorgeously illustrated by legendary Transformers artists. plus, the iconic red decoder to reveal hidden stats. And if you’re on the mailing list or backed a previous Skybound project? You’re getting an exclusive Jetfire card just for showing up. The project already has over $2 million raised, at this moment It’s the ultimate Cybertronian archive and Whether you’re reliving your G1 roots or discovering them for the first time, this is your chance to own a piece of Transformers history.
Office World: An Interactive Graphic Novel
Creators: Devin Solano (Creator/Writer)
Goal: $1,500
End Date: April 17
Goodies: Get the physical copy for $20, Month #1 bundle (physical copy and custom faceless portrait) and much more!
A traditionally drawn, unfolding mystery within an office building. Use codes to solve puzzles, discover secrets and more.
Office World is a unique journey and a passion project years in the making from creator Devin Solano. It’s complex, beautiful, and at times unsettling, inviting readers to explore a world where horror, existential dread, and dry humor all exist within the surreal setting of a never-ending office. It’s the kind of book that sticks with you, not just for its atmosphere, but for the questions it asks along the way. If you’re looking for an indie gem that pushes boundaries and makes you feel something, look no further.
Nerve Gardens
Creators: Forrest Storrs (Writer), Jonas Goonface (Artist)
Goal: $1,800
End Date: May 8
Goodies: The issue digital copy is $6, the physical copy is $20, and the dual bundle is $35!
A sci-fi horror comic
There are very few times where I am genuinely upset that I don’t know more about a project than what is available on their page. This is one of those times. Nerve Gardens is absolutely beautiful, it caught my eye when looking for projects to add to this roundup and was an immediate purchase in my cart. Its just a standard sized comic with 44 pages that follows a space crew who need to sneak past an ancient AI. To stay hidden, they power down the ship and drift silently by—but someone onboard is trying to restart it. Already Storrs has me hooked with not only a sci-fi story but Goonface (yes that is their name and I love it) use of colors and art had me glued to their project. It feels so alien and thats the point of course, but it leaves me wanting more. I give this project my highest recommendation and I can’t wait to see this project release.
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