SURVEYS GOING OUT!!! ORIGINAL ART REVEAL!!!
about 1 year ago
– Thu, Apr 17, 2025 at 01:14:40 PM
Hey Jumpers,
TONS of great news for you all here. Your surveys are enroute and a great new project is being launched! Get all the deets below!
The latest and greatest issue of Half Evil Comics' twisted, howl-at-the-freakin'-moon crime drama THE PEACEKEEPERS drops right here on Kickstarter May 5th!
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.
FROM CREATOR RYLEND GRANT: I’m a screenwriter by trade. For over a decade, I’ve made my living writing smart, mind-bending thrillers for directors like JJ Abrams, Ridley Scott, Justin Lin, John Woo, Luc Besson, and F. Gary Gray, so I can’t help but think of things in cinematic terms. 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.
CHECK OUT THE PRELAUNCH PAGE/SIGN UP FOR NOTIFICATIONS HERE: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rylendgrant/the-peacekeepers-1-5-from-ringo-award-winner-rylend-grant/
YOUR SURVEY'S COMING TODAY AND TOMORROW!
Your Backerkit surveys for THE JUMP 1-4 will land in your inbox starting today (Thursday). If you missed anything when checking out via kickstarter... if you want to add an extra variant, an art piece... if you want to pick up full signed runs of Aberrant, or Banjax, Suicide Jockeys, or The Jump, you'll have your chance here.
AndI wanted to highlight a few cool items for you, before you head in:
RARE CON VARIANTS
I am down to my last few copies of some UBER rare/limited Aberrant, Banjax, and Jump con variants... some of these had runs as low as 30 copies, were only sold for two days at a specific con (like SDCC) years back and aren't available anywhere else. I expect to sell completely out of these this go round, so grab them early. Everything will come signed if you so desire.
ORIGINAL ART
I just got pics of the Original art pieces from Fabio and man, are they stunning. He hand-drew, hand-inked these, and - in some cases - hand-colored these... I LOVED them so much that I wrote him immediately and demanded that he do a set for me.
We have a very limited number of these still available. They'll be right up top in the shop.
You can also still get "anything goes" commissions from Fabio & Edson... original JUMP stories staring you... We can still draw you into the book and we can still put you on a cover.
Anyway, let me know if you have any questions. Thanks so much again for backing!
Rylend
Surveys coming!
about 1 year ago
– Thu, Apr 03, 2025 at 01:15:34 PM
Hey all,
Quick update for you...
SURVEYS COMING!
You should have your surveys next week, sent via backerkit... and I will start reaching out tomorrow about the draw-in rewards and zoom sessions and whatnot. As always, if you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to reach out.
SEAN LEWIS ON THE WRITERS BLOCK
This week on the Half Evil Comics YouTube channel, I did my yearly State of the Comics/Film & TV Union fireside chat with my dear old friend/former NYU roommate Sean Lewis (King Spawn). It's an incredible conversation. Be sure and give it a gander: YouTube.com/@halfevilcomics
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And while you're on the platform, please be sure to check out this great one from my close friend Steven Prince! It ends in just a few hours!
MONSTRADORES is an incredible new spin-off from the world of MONSTER MATADOR featuring a group of Kaiju fighting Luchadores! Think Luchadores meets Godzilla meets Indiana Jones.
This one-shot is going to set the stage for stories to come as they go up against the kaiju GOLIAS in Brazil and end up uncovering clues as to the true origins of the Kaiju that have plagued the Monster Matador universe.
If you're new to the Monster Matador Universe, here's the skinny:
WHO?
The Monstradores! Kaiju fighting Luchadores led by Dr. Destructor (he's really a doctor!). Roll Call: Diablo Loco! Turbo Gigante! Lobo Azul! And everyone's favorite, Señorita Sangre!
WHAT?
Born from out love of Indiana Jones, Kaiju and Santo and... telenovelas?! The Monstradores is luchadore fighting action like you've never experience before. It's an action-packed mash-up of all those things, with more than a few laughs to spare.
HOW?
Yes, how?! How exactly do these Luchadores fight giant-sized-Kaiju monsters? Why with their fists, killer moves, and whatever it takes!
WHY?
The Monstradores joined forces with the Monster Matador to defeat the Megaracha in Mexico City. Soon after, the Matador sent the Monstradores on a mission to recruit an army in order to fight Nacho Lobo and his army of baddies and KAIJU! Of course, nothing is ever easy. Now we join the Monstradores as their mission is interruped by EL GOLIAS!
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AND WE'RE FUNDED!!!
about 1 year ago
– Fri, Mar 21, 2025 at 12:55:41 PM
Hey all,
I just wanted to thank you very sincerely for all the love this past month. There is such an active and enthusiastic fanbase here on Kickstarter... you guys have made this a uniquely great time... I've said it before and I'll say it again here... this is so much more fun than is putting books in comic shops.
I'm going to take a short respite for the weekend, but I'll be back early next week with more news... and I'll start contacting folks then for commission and draw-me-in references. The backerkit surveys will be headed your way in about two weeks. I'll try to have some fun stuff available for you all there.
The first round of payment processing went through last night and we do have some errored transactions, so make sure your payment info is current with kickstarter.
If you have questions or concerns in the meantime, please don't hesitate to flip me a message. You might also want to follow me on social media for more info/hi jinx:
RYLEND GRANT ON THE INSTAGRAMS
RYLEND GRANT ON THE TWITTERS
RYLEND GRANT ON THE BLUESKYS
Thanks so much again for everything. Talk soon. Stay safe.
Rylend
P.S. Here are some other really great campaigns from close friends you should make sure to check out:
Born into the outcast breed of werewolves known as the Monoki, eighteen-year-old Rodney Marcelli is reluctantly pulled into an ancient war between good and evil, during a modern time where the line has blurred.
With the help of Snow Paw, the Pureblood Monoki, and the supernatural evil slayer, Night Hunter, Rod must learn to master his newly found lycanthropy and mysterious kinetic energy power that only he possesses. Rod must fight the Dark Covenant in order to avenge his friends and family, and to save the girl he loves from the master vampire, Lord Malice.
Rodney Marcelli is Night Wolf!
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MONSTRADORES is an incredible new spin-off from the world of MONSTER MATADOR featuring a group of Kaiju fighting Luchadores! Think Luchadores meets Godzilla meets Indiana Jones.
This one-shot is going to set the stage for stories to come as they go up against the kaiju GOLIAS in Brazil and end up uncovering clues as to the true origins of the Kaiju that have plagued the Monster Matador universe.
If you're new to the Monster Matador Universe, here's the skinny:
WHO?
The Monstradores! Kaiju fighting Luchadores led by Dr. Destructor (he's really a doctor!). Roll Call: Diablo Loco! Turbo Gigante! Lobo Azul! And everyone's favorite, Señorita Sangre!
WHAT?
Born from out love of Indiana Jones, Kaiju and Santo and... telenovelas?! The Monstradores is luchadore fighting action like you've never experience before. It's an action-packed mash-up of all those things, with more than a few laughs to spare.
HOW?
Yes, how?! How exactly do these Luchadores fight giant-sized-Kaiju monsters? Why with their fists, killer moves, and whatever it takes!
WHY?
The Monstradores joined forces with the Monster Matador to defeat the Megaracha in Mexico City. Soon after, the Matador sent the Monstradores on a mission to recruit an army in order to fight Nacho Lobo and his army of baddies and KAIJU! Of course, nothing is ever easy. Now we join the Monstradores as their mission is interruped by EL GOLIAS!
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9 Days Left!
over 1 year ago
– Tue, Mar 11, 2025 at 01:57:11 PM
Hey Jumpers,
We're cruising along with just 9 days to go. I'm confident that we'll hit that 3rd $12,000 stretch goal before we close out next Thursday, but let's not leave it to chance, huh? Tell a friend and let's get everyone that card set.
While I have you, I figured I might take a minute to highlight one of my absolute favorite tiers/add-on rewards...
GOT SOMETHING YOU WANT DRAW?
Well, then why not commission JUMP/BANJAX artist Fabio Alves (Ringo Nominee for BEST COVER ARTIST) to draw you an original B&W pin up? You pick the subject matter.
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Why not go the extra mile and have your piece rendered in full, beautiful color by JUMP/BANJAX Colorist Edson Ferreira (Ringo Nominee for BEST COLORIST)?
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Sound cool? There are B&W and color commission tiers in the backing interface... but you can also add a commission to any order via the ADD-ONS menu. Message me if you have any questions.
And while you're hanging out here on Kickstarter, be sure to check out these STELLAR books from our good friends:
I Summoned a Demon and She's Kinda My Type Volume #3 is a 50+ pageComic Book (includes two chapters and Pin-up/Cover gallery). Follow college dropout Hajime after he summons a sexy demon girl named Succi and has to find her missing demon parts. This comic is perfect for fans of Scott Pilgrim and Dandadan!
In Chapter 5, the gang tracks down Succi's wing to a museum where it has transformed the building into a series of connected portals to different time periods! In Chapter 6, Mammon returns to capture Succi when the gang go to Center City College to get some answers about the mysterious book. You won't want to miss this exciting new installment!
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MONSTRADORES is an incredible new spin-off from the world of MONSTER MATADOR featuring a group of Kaiju fighting Luchadores! Think Luchadores meets Godzilla meets Indiana Jones.
This one-shot is going to set the stage for stories to come as they go up against the kaiju GOLIAS in Brazil and end up uncovering clues as to the true origins of the Kaiju that have plagued the Monster Matador universe.
If you're new to the Monster Matador Universe, here's the skinny:
WHO?
The Monstradores! Kaiju fighting Luchadores led by Dr. Destructor (he's really a doctor!). Roll Call: Diablo Loco! Turbo Gigante! Lobo Azul! And everyone's favorite, Señorita Sangre!
WHAT?
Born from out love of Indiana Jones, Kaiju and Santo and... telenovelas?! The Monstradores is luchadore fighting action like you've never experience before. It's an action-packed mash-up of all those things, with more than a few laughs to spare.
HOW?
Yes, how?! How exactly do these Luchadores fight giant-sized-Kaiju monsters? Why with their fists, killer moves, and whatever it takes!
WHY?
The Monstradores joined forces with the Monster Matador to defeat the Megaracha in Mexico City. Soon after, the Matador sent the Monstradores on a mission to recruit an army in order to fight Nacho Lobo and his army of baddies and KAIJU! Of course, nothing is ever easy. Now we join the Monstradores as their mission is interruped by EL GOLIAS!
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STRETCH GOAL #2! And Felipe Cagno on THE WRITERS BLOCK!
over 1 year ago
– Fri, Mar 07, 2025 at 02:02:08 PM
Hey Jumpers!
Quick announcement... we just crossed the $8,000 threshold, which means that second stretch goal has been unlocked! Everyone will now get a beautiful print with their order (reveal coming soon)... and that's in addition to the 18+ comics you're already receiving via our BONUS DIGITAL EXTRAVAGANZA.
At $12,000 everyone will get a new Rylend Grantverse trading card set, so go tell a friend about the cool comic party we're having and let's get across that finish line, huh?
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I've mentioned here before that I host a business-of-comics podcast with my good friend/ELVRIA writer David Avallone. It's called THE WRITERS BLOCK. It's pretty often a top 35 visual arts pod on ApplePods and we won a Telly.
This week we had writer Felipe Cagno on to talk about the evolution of his Kickstarter mega hit THE FEW AND THE CURSED and his all-too-familiar transition from film to comics. It was a GREAT conversation. You can can check it out now on the Half Evil Comics YouTube channel. Be sure to like and subscribe while you're over there.
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Imagine a world where the apocalypse happened back in 1840 and opened up the doors to all sorts of monsters, curses and demons. One day the world just dried up and whatever little water that was left, being now the most precious resource on the planet, started to be used as currency.
Decades have gone by and mankind barely lingered on. There's good water to be made hunting down the wicked and Curse Chasers are always eager to help those in need (for the right flask of water of course). The Redhead is a hardened survivor and a Curse Chaser in this alternate Old West reality.
You could say it's a nice mix of Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets the Old Westwith a pinch of The Witcher for good measure.
The Few and Cursed is a fast-developing comic book universe that started ten years ago with the Redhead and then went on to publish over a dozen books from our first season (The Crows of Mana'Olana) to spin-offs to new titles.
