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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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 #...

PREVIEW: 'Fire and Ice: Teegra' One-Shot by Bill Willingham and Gabriele Di Caro

FIRE AND ICE: TEEGRA writer: Bill Willingham artist: Gabriele Di Caro covers: Dan Panosian (A), Meghan Hetrick (B) FC | 40 pages | Fantasy | $5.99 | Teen+ In Stores February 28, 2024 When you go to war against the dark forces of the frozen north, there are some things you can’t do without — like warriors, weapons, and the will to fight. You also need strong allies if you want to have any hope of victory. But how do you cement the kind of alliances that help to win wars? Well, if you have a daughter of marriageable age, a strategic betrothal might be a good way to go. And that’s just what King Jarol of Firekeep has in mind for his beautiful, headstrong daughter, Teegra. But what happens when the eligible princes of many kingdoms line up to compete for fair Teegra’s hand, only to find that the promised princess is suddenly nowhere to be found? Find out this February in a story we almost called “Teegra’s Big Run”! Renowned writer BILL WILLINGHAM and fan-favorite ar...

All-New “Superman” Merchandise Available with Debut of the DC Studios Trailer

The teaser trailer for “Superman” has landed, and with it, the DC Shop is offering new merch available worldwide, all with bespoke graphics created just for the occasion. Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP) has launched an expanded merchandise range inspired by the upcoming DC Studios film “Superman,” directed by James Gunn. This collection coincides with the film’s teaser trailer release and will be in theaters and IMAX on July 11, 2025, with international releases starting July 9, 2025. Available now at DC Sho p and Hot Topic in North America and online in several countries, the collection includes premium posters, apparel, home decor, and accessories. DC Shop exclusives feature items with the new teaser art and tagging, alongside Fortress of Solitude-themed apparel. Prices range from $25 to $69. Superman | Official Teaser Trailer “Superman,” the first feature film from DC Studios, is set to debut in theaters this summer, produced by Warner Bros. Pic...

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