Welcome to this week’s installment of The Beat‘s Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up!
Let’s look at a Cyberpunk epic with giant gods, a TTRPG ice breaker, Who Framed Roger Rabbit meets Lucifer’s son, and two more projects you’ll love!
THE WILDER #1
Creators: Running Grand Studios
Goal: $$5,965
End Date: December 11, 2025
Goodies: Get the digital copy for $11, the physical copy for $16, John J Pearson Variant Limited edition for $19, or at higher tiers, get the otherlings collector’s bundle for $34 and much more!
The dimension-hopping genre-bending epic fantasy/cyberpunk comic series you have been waiting for. For fans of Metal Hurlant and Saga.
The thing that makes Kickstarter so interesting is that many of the projects you see throughout the site are just so crazy that you can’t help but become invested. That is why The Wilder ticks all the right boxes for me. “Ride A Beast God. Hack The Multiverse. Embrace Chaos.” It’s the first words you see in bold giant letters on their page before you find out what Running Grand Studios is all about. I thought I was in for a fantasy epic; instead I got a cyberpunk story, where our protagonists have to team up with Giant Beast gods to fight an ancient evil across all of spacetime. It’s phenomenal and something that’s right up the alley of any TTRPG, Cyberpunk, and fantasy fan. Check out this project, you won’t regret it!
RPG Party Questions
Creators: Lindorm Dice
Goal: $2,740
End Date: November 28, 2025
Goodies: You can get the complete original game for $26, the “Side quest” tier for $31, and the retailer tier for $306.
With Dungeons & Dragons recently releasing expansions to the Player’s Handbook and Dungeon Master’s Guide, I’ve been looking for ways to enrich the TTRPG experience at home. That’s when I stumbled upon RPG Party Questions and what it brings to the proverbial TTRPG table. All the knowledge you’ve gained from playing any tabletop role-playing game becomes ammunition for this one. With the right players and the right memories, you can build a special kind of experience here. It’s an RPG party conversation game. Every question centers on TTRPGs, making it the perfect icebreaker to get newcomers and veterans ready for your own session zero, or simply a fun game to break out at gatherings. It’s worth a look–don’t miss out on this project!
Malloch the Damned #1 – A Whiskey-Soaked, Queer Horror Comic
Creators: David M. Booher (Writer), Winston Gambro (Artist)
Goal: $11,000
End Date: December 11, 2025
Goodies: Get the digital copy for $5, the physical copy (Cover A) for $10, Comic + GLITTER Sticker + 10 Cards for $29, variant covers for $30, signed comics for $40, Mystery box for $70, and more!
’90s Vertigo Style! A weird, witty, emotionally layered noir. Lucifer’s son is Constantine meets Hellboy with a layer of queerness!
Malloch the Damned #1 delivers a vibrant, noir-inspired story centered on Malloch, the son of Lucifer. He’s striking, moody, and has just been banished from Hell after revealing he’s gay. Joined by a lively cast of unique characters, Malloch begins a quest to return to the underworld. The comic balances humor with stunning visuals; the colors practically shine off the page. It gave me Who Framed Roger Rabbit vibes, and I became obsessed with its content. It’s something that will attract others, and I can’t wait to see how they feel about the project!
Heavy Metal’s Library Unlocks
Creators: Heavy Metal
Goal: $10,000
End Date: December 12, 2025
Goodies: Get the digital copy for $7, the physical copy for $10, the posters for $14, or at higher tiers, get the fade and hot towel tier for $28 and much more!
From cyberpunk to sensual apocalypse – Heavy Metal’s library unlocks with four definitive Volumes that will blow your mind!
Heavy Metal reshaped fantasy, sci-fi, and horror for nearly fifty years, and now its legacy continues through the Heavy Metal Library. This permanent line of premium hardcovers gathers the genre-defining stories and visionary art that made the magazine legendary. The launch includes four cornerstone works: RanXerox, a punk-driven cybernetic rebellion; Segments, a philosophical sci-fi masterwork; Druuna, Paolo Serpieri’s iconic tale of beauty and apocalypse; and The Covers That Led Us Here, a stunning anthology of five decades of cover art. Each title arrives in two editions: a Kickstarter Exclusive available only in the first 72 hours, featuring a never-to-be-reprinted variant cover, and the ongoing Library Editions, archival hardcovers forming a growing collection. This is not only a celebration of Heavy Metal’s past, but the foundation for its future and fans are right there for the ride!
Lands of Manarchy #1: A Magical Fantasy Adventure
Creators: Settle Comics
Goal: $3,977
End Date: December 6, 2025
Goodies: Get the digital copy for $7, the physical copy for $16, and a limited physical copy for $24.
I saw a giant king frog, and I knew I was in the right place. In Lands of Manarchy #1, magic is forbidden, and power is up for grabs. The story follows young prince Lancelot Loglow and his crew as they smuggle mana across the kingdom, risking everything to make House Loglow the sole source of magic in the land. Rumors spread that they control the wellspring, but with warring factions and hungry rivals closing in, trust is scarce. A single taste of mana might be all it takes to shift the coming war. The best part, this is the 24-page debut from Settle Comics brings vibrant creatures, political intrigue, and lush fantasy adventure to life. Perfect for fans of Game of Thrones, Mouse Guard, Bloomburrow, and Redwall! Featuring writing by Samuel Gregg, art by Vittoria “Bonedust” Pompolani, and lettering by Toben Racicot, Lands of Manarchy is ready to join your collection and is only at the beginning of its journey.
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