Welcome to this week’s installment of The Beat’s Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up! Join us for a look at Space bound simians, a ranger with some strange woods, a new take on a horror legend, and two more projects you’re sure to love!
Space Monkey Knights Go! #1-2: zany sci-fi comic
Creator: Dave Lentz (Creator/Letterer), Caleb Palmquist, (Creator/Writer) Nic Touris (Artist)
Goal: $500
End Date: December 20
Goodies: Get the digital copy for $5, the print copy for $10, the foil edition for $25, and much more!
A Saturday morning cartoon inspired sci-fi romp.
Space Monkey Knights Go! is a mouthful—but that’s exactly the point. This fresh take on a Saturday morning cartoon pulls you in immediately. The first thing that grabs your attention? A burst of color hitting your eyes as you scroll through their project page. Then come the creative monkeys leading the charge. The story follows four brave monkeys sent out into space. While in stasis, they absorbed Arthurian tales, shaping their mindset around being courageous knights. When they crash-land on an alien planet, the Space Monkey Knights are officially born. It’s clear that a lot of love went into this project, and it shows. They’ve already raised over $1,000—well above their $500 goal. Definitely worth checking out—don’t miss your chance to jump on this!
Strange Ranger #2 – Night of the Trollbadgers
Creators: Mark Bell (Creator/Writer), Yonson Carbonell (Artist)
Goal: $3,000
End Date: December 19
Goodies: Get the digital copy for $10, the B cover for $10, the C cover for $10, and much more at higher tiers!
Agatha, a rookie Park Ranger finds the park overrun with Trollbadgers! Previous Issue Available!
strange ranger is a wild adventure set in Dusk River Park, where you’ll follow park ranger Agatha, her were-moose friend Gord, and her pal Esme as they face off against the chaos-causing humanoid badgers, the Trollbadgers. While this comic is clearly meant for all ages, I can’t help but be in love with it—it’s full of life, fantastic drawings, and well-designed characters. It looks like a lot of fun, and the project has already hit its goal, raising more than $3,000 for its campaign. If you’re a fan of cute comics or looking for something quirky for comic-loving kids and beginners, this is definitely a project you might want to check out!
Nosferatu 2024
Creators: Narwhalpress
Goal: $1,000
End Date: December 29
Goodies: Get the print copy for $25 and the print copy signed for $40.
A new printing of the sold-out 2022 graphic novel with a new cover by Narwhal
Nosferatu: Symphony of Horror was first brought to life by German filmmaker FW Murnau in 1922, but it wasn’t without controversy. Murnau adapted Bram Stoker’s Dracula without permission, leading to a lawsuit from the Stoker estate and a court order to destroy all copies of the film. But one copy survived… Fast forward 100 years, and Narwhal Comics brings the eerie, haunting story to a new generation through a graphic novel adaptation. While Nosferatu shares some roots with Dracula, it’s simpler and stranger. The most striking difference? The vampire isn’t a man with fangs, but a monstrous, bat-like humanoid creature and that’s why we can’t help but mention it in this weeks crowdfunding round-up!
Someone’s Died At Adventure Mountain (1 of 6)
Creators: Morgan Hubert (Writer/Letterer), Lane Lloyd (Illustrator/Colorist)
Goal: $3,500
End Date: December 11
Goodies: Get the digital copy for $5, the print copy for $12, the sticker tier $15, and more at higher tiers!
A comedic murder mystery set in a dangerous amusement park.
Someone’s Died At Adventure Mountain #1 is a hilarious, fast-paced neo-noir comic that combines the chaos of a sketchy amusement park with a murder investigation. Set in Adventure Mountain, a place where safety is a joke and the attractions are a mix of thrill and danger, this comic introduces Oz, a self-taught first-aid expert, who becomes an unlikely detective after discovering a body. With quirky characters like Erin, the frazzled leader of the safety crew, and Lemmy, the bizarre mascot, the story mixes dark humor with absurd situations, making it a fun read for fans of offbeat mysteries. The blend of chaotic setting, eccentric personalities, and off-the-wall humor makes this comic a fresh and entertaining ride from start to finish. If you love quirky crime stories or just want a break from the usual, this one’s a wild!
Blood Moon Frontier: Vol. I – Graphic Novel by Anton Gustilo
Creators: Anton Gustilo (Writer/Artist/Creator)
Goal: $12,903
End Date: December 29
Goodies: Get the digital copy for $10, the print copy for $23, the T-shirt bundle for $52, and much more!
A gothic western in an alternate 1890s America, a lawman and coroner race to solve a series of beastly murders before it’s too late.
Blood Moon Frontier is a thrilling Gothic Western graphic novel set in an alternate 1890s America, where a brutal string of murders leads to a chilling investigation. Deputy Sheriff William Crowley and the new coroner, Arthur Gideon, are drawn into a mystery far more terrifying than a simple serial killer. Meanwhile, a young boy named Yuma and two adventurous kids find themselves unwittingly entangled in the chaos, while bounty hunters Edward Alcot and Olga search for a powerful artifact—unaware that they are all caught in a larger conspiracy. With its mix of supernatural elements, a dark and oppressive theocratic government, and a gripping plot full of twists, we ant help but think that this graphic novel promises to be a thrilling, atmospheric read for fans of both Westerns and horror. You do not want to miss out on this campaign.
And that’s this week’s comics crowdfunding round-up. While you’re here check out these other projects the past few weeks that need your help! Check out the archive here!
