Even Orcs Have Ghost Problems
about 2 years ago
– Fri, Sep 23, 2022 at 10:29:55 PM
One of the fun things about the premise of all mythologies being real and coming out to the mundane world is when different tropes collide or sometimes get inverted. Take orcs for instance, usually we see them as a giant horde of mindless monsters for the heroes to mow down. Rarely do we see the life of an average orc at home and the mundane issues that they have to deal with. Like, needing an excorsist for instance.
We've all been there.
Like in M.J. Massey's story, Even Orcs Have Ghost Problems!
Kami used to be the weird one who could see ghosts. But in a world now populated with elves, dragons and goblins, Kami's stuck navigating being a third rate ghost exterminator and finding where she fits in. When Worthag the orc hires her to tackle his haunted apartment, it's up to Kami and her animal-loving ghost sidekick Ben to kick the offending specter to the afterlife!
I highly recommend her series, The Alchemist of Aurillia which just so happens to have a campaign going right now!
CLICK HERE to check it out!
Set in a time and place that is under-utilized in modern fantasy fiction Alchemist is a whimsical ride through a world of vengeful witches, powerful djinn, and lost history with an Ottoman-Turkish twist! I really enjoyed Massey's first issue and I can't wait to see what she does next!
Also, with Halloween right around the corner, I've got more awesome scary stuff for you to enjoy! My buds over at Inverse Press are at it again with the latest installment of Vicious Circus 2022 Halloween Special: Killer Clown Horror.
When a suspected serial child murderer escapes police by hiding in a defunct Halloween haunted house attraction, he finds himself terrified by more than just the rusted animatronics and old-fashioned jump scares, for the midway madhouse he ducked into is infested...with the vengeful clowns of the Vicious Circus.
CLICK HERE to check it out!
I would also be remiss if I didn't shout out my dude Jack Holder, who's on going series, Legends of the Realm, is in it's final days.
Legends of the Realm is everything you have ever wanted in epic fantasy. The sprawling kingdom of Dannisfire has existed for centuries but is just now experiencing turmoil. This story dives deep into the idea that what matters in legends is not just what is being said but who is saying it. Does a person's legacy change, depending upon who tells the tale? CLICK HERE to find out!
I've gotten a sneak peak at some of the interior pages and, let me tell you, if epic wizard fights are your jam, you really gotta check this out.
As for Concrete Arcanum, the stickers are finally gone, but there's still 5% to go before the 50% funded bonus bundle is off the table! There are bundles at 75% and %100 percent bundles on the way, but backing before we cross the 50% threshold is the best way to max out your reward potential!
And that's assuming that I don't unveil any other bonus rewards along the way and, let's be honest, what are the odds of that really?
CLICK HERE to go to the Concrete Arcanum Kickstarter page for MAXIMUM REWARDAGE!
And don't forget, be good!
But not too good 😉
- Nathan
Crack the Case!
about 2 years ago
– Fri, Sep 23, 2022 at 01:23:43 AM
Do you like hard boiled private detectives who are maybe a little on the furry side (Magnum P.I., I'm looking at you)? Cause I really have to tell you about my next Concrete Arcanum contributor.
Christopher Brimmage delivers to us a little tale called Closure Inc., about a ghost who runs a business "exterminating" other ghosts by helping them finish their unfinished business (whether they want to or not...).
I'm a sucker for painterly styles and @CoreLoArt does not disappoint. I love what a huckster the main character is, even when he finds himself in over his head. I also remember this was the story that, as all the contributors started to turn in their stories, first made me realize that I really had something quality with Concrete Arcanum.
Chris also has a Kickstarter running right now for his main book, Mandrill, P.I.
The story of a hardboiled, hard-drinking private detective in a cartoon city who must solve the murder of its foremost celebrity, it's True Detective meets Looney Tunes with a dash of Hellboy in this noir tale set in a cartoon metropolis!
You really ought to CLICK HERE to check it out because Chris has a special offer for anyone who backs both Mandrill P.I. and Concrete Arcanum. Together, we're offering this exclusive print by Carlos Trigo depicting MANDRILL P.I. investigating an occult mystery alongside Barnaby MacGregor, the protagonist of Closure Inc. If you’re terrified of clown demons, then look away now!
Physical tier backers of both campaigns will receive a physical copy of the print, and digital backers will receive a hi-res digital version.
All you have to do to secure your print is:
1) Headon over to the MANDRILL P.I. page
2) Pledge at the level you prefer
3) Return to the CONCRETE ARCANUM Page
4) Leave a comment saying what you love about the CONCRETE ARCANUM campaign, using the hashtag #ConcreteMandrill at the end of your comment
And I still have 4 stickers left for physical reward backers! So if you're quick about it, you could get that Crossover Print, one of these sassy magic circle stickers...
and this sweet bonus bundle of digital comics!
That's a pretty sweet pot right there! I must say adding on bonuses and giving away freebies is one of my favorite thing about doing Kickstarters.
It just gives me a good feeling.
More soon!
Till next then, be good!
But not too good 😉
- Nathan
Rattle and Moan
about 2 years ago
– Thu, Sep 22, 2022 at 01:27:03 AM
So I've gone on about the awesome creators I've managed to convince to contribute to Concrete Arcanum, and while I'm extremely proud of the crew I've assembled, I'm probably most excited to have Russell Nohelty onboard. He contributed the story, Moan, illustrated by John Edingfield II.
It's about a couple who break down into an argument in spite of there being an intruder in their house. Like much of Russell's work it's very silly on it's surface but becomes much more layered as it progresses. If you like stuff that manages to be silly and spooky, but also manages to contain real depth, I highly recommend you check out his latest Kickstarter, the finale of his series Ichabod Jones: Monster Hunter!
A psychological mind screw, Ichabod Jones is about a mental patient that escapes from an asylum and becomes a monster hunter during the Apocalypse, but he doesn't know if he's killing monsters, humans, or it's all in his head the whole time. Russell draws upon his own experience with mental illness deliver a story about a wounded person finding his place in a broken world.
CLICK HERE to check it out! The Kickstarter is on it's last day too, so don't delay!
Speaking of last chances, there's only 6 stickers left for folks who back Concrete Arcanum for a physical book!
And we're only 7% away from being half funded, so chances to get the 50% bonus bundle of comics, (as well as all the other bundles to follow) are running out!
CLICK HERE to go to the Kickstarter Page and lock yourself up that awesome book and sticker combo!
Tomorrow we're going to take a look at Christopher Brimmage, another awesome creator I've had the good fortune to attract. He also has a pretty sweet deal that I think you're going to like.
Till next then, be good!
But not too good 😉
- Nathan
You’re not going to believe this…
about 2 years ago
– Wed, Sep 21, 2022 at 01:26:31 AM
This is crazy!
Week one is done, the Early Bird bonus bundle offer is over, 165 backers have thrown their support behind Concrete Arcanum…
AND YET I STILL HAVE STICKERS LEFT OVER!
I couldn’t believe it either, but I counted it up yesterday and I still have TEN STICKERS LEFT for anyone who backs for a physical book or who upgrades their pledge.
So if you thought you missed your window for the first 100 physical backers sticker, you still have a chance!
And you’re still in time for the 50% milestone bonus bundle for everyone who backs before we reach the halfway point.
Life rarely affords us second chances, but here we are!
Carpe diem!
More soon!
Till next time, be good!
But not too good 😉
- Nathan
Mandrill P.I. Crossover!
about 2 years ago
– Mon, Sep 19, 2022 at 08:13:58 PM
A very special thanks to everyone who showed up and pledged the first week out! We have a good foundation upon which to build. It’s onward and upwards from here!
The Early Bird comics bundle may be done with, but that was hardly the only one!
Every one who backs before we hit 50% funded will get this sick bundle of comics added to their reward!
The sooner you back, the more bonus comics you’ll get as we pass our 75% and 100% milestones, so if you combine that with a reward tier like The Creator Compendium or Nathanthology, you could seriously get a years worth of comics for pennies per book. Pretty savvy if I do say so myself.
Speaking of sweet deals, we're joining forces with fellow comic creator Christopher Brimmage to bring you a limited-edition crossover print.
Chris has a story in CONCRETE ARCANUM called Closure Inc about a ghost who runs a business "exterminating" other ghosts by helping them finish their unfinished business (whether they want to or not...). He is also the creator of MANDRILL P.I., a noir urban fantasy set in a cartoon world--kinda like Hellboy meets Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
Together, we're offering this exclusive print by Carlos Trigo depicting MANDRILL P.I. investigating an occult mystery alongside Barnaby MacGregor, the protagonist of Closure Inc. If you’re terrified of clown demons, then look away now!
Physical tier backers of both campaigns will receive a physical copy of the print, and digital backers will receive a hi-res digital version.
All you have to do to secure your print is:
1) Headon over to the MANDRILL P.I. page
2) Pledge at the level you prefer
3) Return to the CONCRETE ARCANUM Page
4) Leave a comment saying what you love about the CONCRETE ARCANUM campaign, using the hashtag #ConcreteMandrill at the end of your comment
There are a lot of sick week one freebies that are still on the table, and I don't want anyone to miss out!
So HERE'S THE LINK to the Kickstarter.
What? I like giving out freebies!
More soon!
Till next time, be good!
But not too good 😉
- Nathan
