SIX DAYS TO GO!
30 days ago
– Fri, Oct 18, 2024 at 04:39:34 PM
Hey Breachers!
Six days left and we are steamrolling toward that $10,000 stretch goal. We're a mere $1380 short of sending everyone a print that I am extremely excited about, so keep spreading the word. We're making damn good books here. Let's get some more people reading them, huh?
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SPEAKING OF DAMN GOOD BOOKS...
I'm excited to see a lot of new names on that backer report. If you're new to the Half Evil Comics/Rylend Grant table, be sure to check out our two hit Kickstarter titles (copies of which are available via the ADD-ONS menu)!
-THE JUMP
After a series of crippling personal tragedies, Thomas Northrope retreats from his everyday life and finds comfort in an online community dedicated to the art of astral projection. When he demonstrates a unique aptitude for the practice, Thomas becomes the target of a mysterious corporate/political machine – known as Horizon – bent on using promising young practitioners to win a centuries-old war on the astral plane.
The Jump is another smart, sexy high-concept sci-fi thriller. It is Inception meets The Bourne Identity… if it were dripping with macabre and directed by David Fincher.
“Out of this world. Grant delivers another cinematic thrill-ride. THE JUMP is a beautiful medley of fascination and wonder, filled with engaging characters, sprinkled with humor and heart, a healthy dose of intrigue, all wrapped up with a compelling premise.” (Jason Bennet - PopCultHQ)
“THE JUMP is a massive good time. The pacing is phenomenal. The line work is superb. The color work is brilliant. The is fresh, new, and unique. This is why we love comics.” (Steve Leitman - Reading with a Flight Ring)
ISSUES 1-3 OF THE JUMP ARE AVAILABLE VIA THE ADD-ONS INTERFACE!
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-THE PEACEKEEPERS
All hell breaks loose in a quaint northern Michigan community when a team of in-over-their-heads bank robbers kills a beloved Sheriff’s Deputy. In a small town with BIG secrets, local detective Richard Holton races to peel back the layers of a depraved down home conspiracy before the bungling Federal Agents assigned to the case send everyone involved to ground.
The Peacekeepers is a dark, quirky crime drama in the vein of Fargo or No Country for Old Men. It’s a love letter to case-a-season police dramas like True Detective and The Wire, to Elmore Leonard novels, and to comic masterpieces like Criminal and 100 Bullets.
"THE PEACEKEEPERS is going to make everyone on the indie scene step up their game. This is some next-level s*** that is destined to be snagged by Hollywood. The theatrical feel, the brilliant delivery, the character development, and the remarkable comic book experience you’ll get – THE PEACEKEEPERS is going to make a lot of new fans, impress current fans, and is destined for a lot more than we can possibly know. You want greatness, look no further." (Jason Bennett - PopCultHQ)
ISSUES 1-4 OF THE PEACEKEEPERS ARE AVAILABLE VIA THE ADD-ONS INTERFACE!
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WHILE YOU'RE ON THE PLATFORM...
Be sure to check out these stellar books from our friends:
Bladeshot returns for this all-new and thrilling FOURTH chapter in the ongoing saga about the GUN that shoots KNIVES!
We last left Sadie following a hard-won victory against SAGRUEL and BREXOD: the dynamic duo of devastation and desire!
However, the victory is short-lived as a pair of massive botanical legs have appeared in Tokyo bay as citizens are captured in a legion of pink bubbles!
Along with the revelations that her mother may still be alive and her (ex?) boyfriend's magical betrayal, Sadie must determine the best course of action to stop an invasion from a demonic alternate reality!
Do you like action, adventure, and a hero you can root for?
Back Bladeshot now!
CHECK IT OUT HERE: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bladeshot/bladeshot-part-4-and-1-3-babes-blades-and-tentacles/
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The Lewis Carroll Classic with a Cyberpunk Twist is Back!
What is ALICE about?
Captain Alice Carroll, USAF scientist is finally bringing her lifelong endeavor to existence. Project Looking Glass is meant to change the world forever but when it doesn’t go as planned Alice’s world is changed in ways she never expected. She finds herself in an alternate reality not too different from her own. Except for the fact that it’s a technocratic empire ruled by the Red Queen and her Hart Foundation. Now Alice must team up with an underground resistance to defeat the Queen and find her way home.
All caught up?
ALICE #2: Down the Rabbit Hole
Things have gone off the rails for Air Force Captain Alice Carroll as her project Looking Glass transported her to another universe. Now ALICE is on the run from the Red Queen and her Hart Foundation as she finds herself in the company of unlikely allies and Freedom fighters lead by a man that goes by Hatter. How will ALICE find her way back home?
❤️Who would like ALICE?
- Fans of the classic Lewis Carroll or Tim Burton remakes of Alice in Wonderland
- Sci-fi fans
- Cyberpunk Fans
- Fans of The Matrix, Blade Runner, Fringe, Ghost in Shell
📢What people are saying about ALICE
"Matt Ringel has flipped Alice in Wonderland on her pretty little head..."-Soda and Telepaths
"Many of the themes explored in this comic are familiar to the cyberpunk dystopia genre, but the Alice parallels are what make the story unique and fun, and what make me want to read more." - Fanbase Press
"New meets old in this grounded take on the classic fable that will have you ready to dive through the looking glass and immerse yourself fully into this exciting new world!" - Raymond Griffith
CHECK IT OUT HERE: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/badbeavercomics/alice-1-2-the-cyberpunk-adventure-returns/
ONE WEEK LEFT!
about 1 month ago
– Thu, Oct 17, 2024 at 03:50:12 PM
Hey all!
We have just one week left to hit that $10,000 stretch goal. When we do everyone will receive a print that I am extremely excited about, so tell a friend about the little comic party we're throwing here, huh?
BLACK CREEK
I got to attend the premiere of Cynthia Rothrock’s bonkers fun new film BLACK CREEK last week and hang out with childhood heroes like Don “The Dragon” Wilson and Billy Blanks.
Sometimes this Hollywood place ain’t half bad.
WINE AND...
If you missed it, I was on the WINE AND… Podcast last week with Dave Baxter and Dallas Jackson talking all things BREACH and HAUNTED HEART! Check it out:
CHECK THIS OUT!!!
Some friends have some really great campaigns running concurrently here on Kickstarter and you should be sure to check them out!
Have you dreamed of attending a magical school filled with supernatural creatures?
When you read Mary Shelley's Frankenstein did you wish the monster actually made friends and found love?
Do you often relate more to the monster in a story?
Then Mary Shelley's School for Monsters awaits you!
The Killing Stone graphic novel is the highly anticipated follow-up to the award-winning graphic novel La Llorona in the Machine. For fans of the Mary Shelley's School for Monsters series, this gorgeous hardcover GN will deliver the adventure and heart they have come to know and love. For those just joining the adventure, get ready for a monster-rescuing crew that will fight for their friends until the very end.
Jessica makes REALLY good books and this might be her best title. This was a first day back for me. You won't want to miss it!
CHECK IT OUT HERE: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wickedtreepress/mary-shelleys-school-for-monsters-the-killing-stone/
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With 28 pages of stunning sequential art per issue, Blue Geisha takes you deep into an alternate reality feudal Japan, where demons and humans collide in an exhilarating blend of action, adventure, and Japanese folklore. This story-driven comic is designed for readers who love thrilling twists and immersive storytelling, with no hidden agendas—just pure, unfiltered escapist entertainment. And yes, there’s a touch of the sexy stuff to keep things spicy! In this fourth issue, we continue our mission of delivering a comic that’s as engaging as it is captivating.
CHECK IT OUT HERE: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bleedingpulp/bleeding-pulp-presents-blue-geisha-4/
And We're Funded!
about 1 month ago
– Tue, Oct 15, 2024 at 12:43:53 PM
Hey Jumpers,
I come with the delightful news that we are, indeed, fully funded. That means each and every backer will now receive our Bonus Digital Extravaganza... 12+ amazing digital comic issues from some of the best creators I know. With the bundle of #1s you're receiving from me that means you're now receiving 18+ comics for your pledge. Not too bad, huh?
At $10,000 you'll all receive a beautiful print that I'm REALLY excited about... and it'd be a real shame if we left this campaign without expanding the card set... so everyone run out and tell a friend and let's blast through a few more stretch goals here, huh?
WINE AND...
I was on the WINE AND… Podcast this week with Dave Baxter and Dallas Jackson talking all things BREACH and HAUNTED HEART! Check it out:
SOME OTHER CAMPAIGNS TO CHECK OUT!
My good friend Madeleine Holly-Rosing is back with a deluxe edition of her Boston Metaphysical Society opus. The original six issue mini-series is about an ex-Pinkerton detective, a spirit photographer, and a genius scientist who battle supernatural forces in late 1800’s Boston. They live in an alternate steampunk history where ghosts and demons are a normal part of life. Families known as the Great Houses control the economy of the Great States of America while the middle class and lower classes sole purpose are to serve the Great Houses.
The four sequels, Scourge of the Mechanical Men, The Spirit of Rebellion, Ghosts and Demons, and The Book of Demons are all included in this Vol. 2 Special Edition. (Art by Gwynn Tavares.)
WHO WILL LOVE BOSTON METAPHYSICAL SOCIETY?
- Fans of Penny Dreadful, Girl Genius, Ruse, steampunk, and gaslamp fantasy stories.
- People who like to read paranormal, historical fiction, and/or alternate history.
- If you like character-driven comics with a mix of paranormal and science fiction, then these are the comics for you!
This really is one of the very best books on the platform and if you haven't yet checked it out, please do. It was a first day back for me.
CHECK IT OUT HERE: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mhollyrosing/boston-metaphysical-society-vol-2-special-edition-hardback
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BIXBY GRANT, PRIVATE EYE: FANGS & BRIMSTONE IS A 30-PAGE COMIC BOOK. The full-color comic contains a Kickstarter-exclusive 20-page original story and a never-before seen 8-page back-up story.
Written by Patrick Coyle, with main story art by Gonzalo Martínez, colors by Arthur Hesli, and backup story art by Gonzalo Ruggieri, the 30 Page second issue of FANGS & BRIMSTONE stars everyone's favorite mummy detective, Bixby Grant!
Tension is high in Harbor City: Four volunteers from the corrupt Mayor’s re-election campaign have been found dead, killed in elaborate cult ceremonies. The Mayor and his supporters blame the supernatural citizens of Harbor City for the killings, making every monster in city limits a suspect – including our heroes, Bixby Grant and Diego the rockabilly vampire! Bix dodges the cops, seeks help from old friends, and shakes down a cat burglar to try and solve this case before another body turns up. But will Bix’s personal history with the murder weapon cause him to push things too far, igniting the powder keg that is Harbor City?
It's Hellboy meets The Spirit, with the tone of Batman: The Animated Series.
CHECK IT OUT HERE: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rnm-press/bixby-grant-fangs-and-brimstone-1-2-a-supernatural-mystery/
Creeping toward funding!
about 1 month ago
– Mon, Oct 07, 2024 at 06:38:47 PM
Hey all,
Sorry for the radio silence here... I was actually locked up in Colorado for the weekend training with Bill "Superfoot" Wallace.
Bill was the first full contact karate champion... full contact karate led to Kickboxing... which led to MMA/UFC... Bill is the granddaddy of it all. A true legend. He trained Elvis. He trained John Belushi. And for the past few years, he's been training me. It's quite the honor... and it's fun to be able to share it with you guys.
IN THE NEWS
If you missed it last week, Jason Bennett, Editor-in-Chief of the hands down best comics/geek site out there - PopCultHQ - recently checked out Issue #1 of THE BREACH... here is a link to his five star RAVE review:
"A breathtaking and electrifying series. Grant, Alves, Triyono, and HdE make for an astounding team on an otherworldly level with THE BREACH. FIVE STARS!"
THE BEARDED COMIC BRO
I also had the Chance recently to sit down with my favorite comic book YouTuber - The Bearded Comic Bro - and talk all things BREACH and HAUNTED HEART. Here is a link to that interview. Great stuff here!
We are OH-SO-CLOSE to funding as I type this. I'll check back in very soon/once we do.
In the meantime, check out these campaigns from friends of mine:
I've said it before, I'll say it again here... MONSTER MATADOR by Steven Prince is my absolute favorite comic book. It follows a Matador, in post apocalyptic world, fighting to make life better for his young daughter.
It plays like Danny McBride and Jody Hill made a Santo movie and then gleefully peed on it. It's completely and utterly bonkers, so goddamn smart and funny. I honestly can't recommend it enough.
This book picks up after Volume 1 and finds the Matador reunited with his daughter in Mexico. But there's barely time to catch up as a new monster rises and attacks Mexico City! Joined in battle by a monster-fighting band of Luchadores, the Monster Matador must find a way to face his greatest fear in order to defeat the MEGARACHA!
If you missed out on earlier installments of the book, there are a bunch of fun ways to catch up here.
Anyway, I HIGHLY recommend you give this a try. You won't be sorry. If you need more reason to dive in, the art was done by Ringo-nominated BANJAX/THE JUMP artist Fabio Alves.
JUST 3 DAYS LEFT TO BACK! CHECK IT OUT HERE: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/monstermatador/monster-matador-once-upon-some-monsters-in-mexico-1-4
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The Ringo-Award nominated BY THE HORNS saga continues on Kickstarter with the epic 2nd volume! BY THE HORNS: Dark Earth is a deluxe format, 11"x 7.5" oversized hardcover (with sewn binding) collecting issues 1-12 (legacy issues 9-20)! This massive, 300+ page 2nd volume of our acclaimed sci-fi/fantasy series is the ultimate reading experience for BY THE HORNS fans and new readers alike!
"One of the greatest, self-made independent comics out there. By the Horns: Dark Earth - that's how you do fantasy." - Robbie Billups, Pop Culture Philosophers
JUST 7 DAYS LEFT TO BACK! CHECK IT OUT HERE: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/markisan/by-the-horns-volume-2-deluxe-hardcover-volume-1-available/
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Axa, a spirited woman in the year 2080, can no longer endure the oppressive order of the Domed City, a utopia built to protect the remnants of humanity after the Great Contamination. Driven by a thirst for freedom, she escapes to the wild, uncharted territories beyond. As a nomadic adventurer in the devastated outside world, Axa encounters a diverse array of survivors and challenges, forging a new, exhilarating life far from the confines of civilization.
ENDING SOON! CHECK IT OUT HERE: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/drenproductions/romeros-axa-issues-1-4/
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The Reviews are in! And fun with Bearded Comic Bro!
about 2 months ago
– Wed, Oct 02, 2024 at 06:35:51 PM
Hey all,
Cruising along a week and a half in... here is some good stuff for you to chew on:
THE REVIEWS ARE IN!
Jason Bennett, Editor-in-Chief of the hands down best comics/geek site out there - PopCultHQ - recently checked out Issue #1 of THE BREACH... here is a link to his five star RAVE review:
"A breathtaking and electrifying series. Grant, Alves, Triyono, and HdE make for an astounding team on an otherworldly level with THE BREACH. FIVE STARS!"
THE BEARDED COMIC BRO
I also had the Chance recently to sit down with my favorite comic book YouTuber - The Bearded Comic Bro - and talk all things BREACH and HAUNTED HEART. Here is a link to that interview. Great stuff here!
Talk soon!
Rylend
