THIS WEEK IN KICKSTARTER COMICS (1/31/22)

A new week, a new month, and a few new and upcoming Kickstarter campaigns to keep an eye on. Check out what's going on and make sure to support these awesome comic creators.

Super Best Friend #1–2: A Superhero Adventure Comic by Jason Inman – launching 2/01

Twitter: @Jawiin

The live-streamer sidekick of the world’s greatest superhero must protect his best friend’s secret identity!

Mattie Moore loves superheroes. Unfortunately, one of his live streams wrecked the life of his best friend, Captain Terrific. Now, Mattie must enter the fantastic world of heroes and villains to repair his friendship. BUT WATCH OUT! A bitter arch-enemy demands revenge! In our 44-page second issue, Mattie is struggling to survive his attack as a cyclone of cybernetic clones, electric doppelgangers, and the Army tanks pursue him. It’s an adventure full of Silver Age energy that examines the relationship between superheroes and their fandom. After this zany journey, Mattie will not only climb the ladder to his destiny — he’ll discover his SUPER BEST FRIEND.

TUKI: Fight for Family by Jeff Smith – launching 2/02

Twitter: @jeffsmithsbone; @cartoonbooksinc

The 2nd Book in Jeff Smith's TUKI series is coming! It's not too late to get in on the fun!

Two million years ago, at the dawn of humanity, when multiple species of humans existed at the same time, three lost children and two missing links fall in with a mysterious traveler named Tuki who carries with him the secret of Fire. A rival species, who hunt and kill anyone found using fire, gets word of the small band of misfits, and the new companions find themselves under attack! TUKI: Fight for Family!

A Tiger’s Tale: The Graphic Novel (vol. 1) by Patrick Lugo – launching 2/01

Twitter: @PLUGO

The Tao Te Ching meets The Jungle Book in this kung fu–inspired graphic novel!

This tale of a young tiger finding his place among dragons is ideal for the young reader or martial arts enthusiast on the quest for mythical adventure. First published in the pages of Kung Fu Magazine, A Tiger's Tale leaps off the newsstands and onto bookshelves in this new graphic novel! Complete with educational back-matter & glossary, this comic features brand-new digital colors.

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REVIEW: 'Little Monsters' #1 by Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen

LITTLE MONSTERS #1 Writer: Jeff Lemire Artist: Dustin Nguyen Publisher: Image Comics Release Date: March 9, 2022 Cover Price: $3.99 They are the last children on Earth... who also happen to be vampires. For longer than they can remember, these child vampires have lived a life of eternal wonder amongst the ruins of humanity. But shocking events fracture the group and set them on a path of discovery that will shatter their innocence forever. Score: ★★★★1/2 (4.5/5) There are certain comic book creators whose books I'll pick up without hesitation. One of those creators is Jeff Lemire. He instills confidence knowing that his stories will be thoughtful and engaging. You add a talented artist like Dustin Nguyen on another collaborative effort and well, 'Little Monsters,' is a must-buy. I know, shocking. They team up again with an intriguing post-apocalyptic vampire tale featuring "the last children on Earth" who've been left to their own devices among the ruin...

PREVIEW: 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Omnibus, Vol. 1

Explore never-before-seen adventures of the hit Paramount+ show in this graphic novel omnibus! Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Omnibus, Vol. 1 Writers: Mike Johnson, Kristen Beyer, Ryan Parrot Artists: Megan Levens, Angel Hernandez Publisher: IDW Publishing Trade Paperback: August 20, 2025, $24.99 First, in The Illyrian Enigma, set between seasons one and two, Una is accused of unlawful genetic modification by Starfleet and Captain Pike sets out in search of evidence that could prove her innocence. But when Captain Pike and the crew of the Enterprise get caught in the Pryllia colony, home to the elusive Illyrians, the mission objective quickly shifts from gathering evidence to exonerate Una to…breaking out. Then, in The Scorpius Run, set course with Captain Pike and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise to the Scorpius Constellation as they become the first Federation vessel to explore this uncharted region of space! In this romp across the stars, the Enterprise crew learn what i...

PREVIEW: THE ART OF INVINCIBLE SEASON ONE Companion Hardcover Offers a Behind the Scenes Look at the Hit Series

Today Skybound debuted an all-new look at The Art of Invincible Season One, the behind-the-scenes companion to Prime Video’s hit animated series, Invincible. This hardcover marks the first animation artbook produced by Skybound Entertainment for the landmark franchise’s jump to television and will be available everywhere books are sold on March 27, 2024. The Art of Invincible Season One features never-before-seen production art, and exclusive commentary on the hit Prime Video series from key creatives, including Invincible comic co-creators Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker. Superfans of the hit animated series will be happy to find exclusive characters, backgrounds, vehicle designs, key art, and more inside this volume! The critically acclaimed adult animated superhero series is currently airing the first half of its eight-episode second season on Prime Video, with new episodes airing weekly on #...

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