Digital Stretch Goals Sent! Magnets Have Arrived and More!
10 days ago
– Fri, Mar 27, 2026 at 09:19:17 AM
Hello Awesome Backers:
Your digital stretch goals have been sent thru Kickstarter messaging. If you don't receive it, let me know. Kickstarter can be a little glitchy sometimes.
In the meantime, the magnets have arrived and look great.
Everything else is some stage of production, except for the standard covers which are on the boat sailing to the west coast right now. I'm pulling together the Backerkit surveys as well as reviewing Alden's and Warnia's pages for issue three as they come in. Alden is up to page 12 on issue three, and I have a couple more passes to do on issue four before I hand it off to him.
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And for you Bruins out there, a colleague and former classmate from UCLA is running a Kickstarter for a short film which you should definitely check out.
RECOMMENDED KICKSTARTERS
Garage Sale: Short w/Legendary Comedian George Wallace
A ghostly coming-of-age comedy - by the creator of the cult series, The Room Actors: Where Are They Now?
Dillon’s world feels like it’s falling apart. His parents are getting a divorce, their house is about to be sold, and a garage sale is underway to clear out years of family memories. But Dillon has a bigger problem: his grandfather’s ghost is still living in the house. Invisible to everyone else and delighted to cause trouble, Grandpa turns Dillon’s life into a supernatural circus. Determined to restore order, Dillon hatches a plan as bold as it is ridiculous: capture the ghost in an old cigar box and sell him at the garage sale.
Kickstarter Link: http://kck.st/4uTBJ1m
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Steve Bryant, who is the creator of Athena Voltaire, has been my neighbor at San Diego Comic Con for about seven years now. He's not only been a terrific neighbor, but a great guy with a terrific comic.
Athena Voltaire Summer Special #1
The long-running hit pulp series starring a globetrotting aviatrix returns in this double-size 56-page one-shot!
In the knuckle-dusting style of classic pulp adventure comes Athena Voltaire, the globetrotting aviatrix who takes on Nazis, secret societies, mythical beasts, and unspeakable occult creatures! From sunken galleons to haunted mountain-top lairs to hidden jungle temples, our heroine faces peril at every turn as she races to save the world!
Kickstarter Link: http://kck.st/4sV4xVk
I'll be posting updates as things come in, and I have a better sense of when the books arrive, but that's it for now.
Best, Madeleine
Week One Post-Campaign Update
17 days ago
– Fri, Mar 20, 2026 at 08:29:29 AM
Hello Awesome Backers:
I wanted to let you know where we are at with everything:
- The books with the standard covers are still due to arrive mid-April.
- Magnets, metal bookmarks, and metal covers have been ordered.
- I'm waiting on the proofs from the printers for the variant covers.
DIGITAL STRETCH GOALS
I will be sending out the digital stretch goals through Kickstarter messaging next Friday (3/27) or Saturday (3/28). I will post an update when it is completed.
BACKERKIT SURVEYS
They will be sent when I have a firmer ETA on the books. I like to send them out about two weeks before I start fulfillment to give everyone time to fill them out.
MORGANA PENDRAGON #3 AND #4
Alden has turned in the first nine pages of issue 3, and Warnia is busy coloring them. The script for issue 4 is with the editor. The plan is run a Kickstarter for these last two issues in this story arc in the fall.
And of course, since we are in the middle of the Kickstarter season, I have a couple of campaigns to recommend.
RECOMMENDED KICKSTARTERS
Sansha & Blanco 3 + 4
Some dogs yearn for freedom.
Sansha remembers the days of her life as a stray as the age of Freedom, and nothing will convince her otherwise. She remembers running wild through a mobile home park, where every day was wide open and the world belonged to her and her brother Blanco. She remembers days before the backyard fence and before captivity became their life.
Now she's trapped in a small yard, watching the world move on without her, and what hurts even more is that Blanco seems content to stay.
I love Ray's work. And dogs. So this campaign is a win-win for me.
Kickstarter Link: http://kck.st/4bclPr2
The Monster of Blackenstyne
(not to be confused with Blackenstein)
From the Eisner Award-winning co-creator of Bitter Root comes a bone-breaking, sense-shattering, mind-melting 40-page comic book one-shot starring your new favorite monster! The Monster of Blackenstyne (not to be confused with Blackenstein) is a satirical tribute to classic monsters, 1970s comics, and blaxploitation, from the creative team of writer David F. Walker, artist Marcelo Di Chiara, and colorist Pedro Estouco, with a cover by legendary artist Joe Jusko.
David Walker is one my favorite comic writers, and he introduced me to Alden Kaye, the current artist for Morgana Pendragon.
Kickstarter Link: http://kck.st/4sWU6Rl
More to come next week. Thank you.
Best, Madeleine
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! What Happens Next?
25 days ago
– Thu, Mar 12, 2026 at 11:55:54 AM
Hello Awesome Backers:
Thank you so much for believing in this project. It means the world to me.
What Happens Next
Kickstarter will be charging your credit cards so please make sure your credit card information is up-to-date.
(Note: Please be aware that Kickstarter only gives you a week to update your credit card, otherwise your pledge is dropped, and you miss out on all the goodies.)
DIGITAL STRETCH GOALS
Digital stretch goals will be sent through Kickstarter messaging once the money has cleared into my account. (That takes about 10 to 14 days.)
MAGNETS and METAL COVERS
They will be ordered within the next two weeks. I will let you know when they arrive.
FULFILLMENT AND SURVEYS
I will not be sending out Backerkit surveys until we get closer to the fulfillment date of April/May. I will post an update when they are sent out.
The standard cover for issue 2 has been printed, and we are looking at an arrival at my house around mid-April depending on how fast it goes through customs. The variant cover will be printed domestically, but should arrive around the same time.
So far, we are head of schedule. :) I think that's it for housekeeping.
Before I forget, there's a fabulous campaign going on right now you should take a look at...
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This looks gorgeous!
OMNIBUS (Creator’s Cut) First Edition
Greek Gods & Gay Heroes! The Complete Saga --All 13 issues, every page of the story arc, collected in one book!
The Gods created her. Now she seeks their demise.
Consumed by vengeance, Psi turns against the Gods themselves. But in her quest, she fails to see the ancient enemy lurking in the shadows... until it’s too late. The entire story has been updated for this edition. The result is a true Creator’s Cut.
Featuring a sleek black design enhanced with striking rainbow hologram foil, this edition is a stunning addition to any collection.
Kickstarter Link: http://kck.st/4sfc94C
Thank you again. More to come.
Best, Madeleine
4th Stretch Goal Crushed! Onward!
about 1 month ago
– Fri, Mar 06, 2026 at 12:59:36 PM
Hello Awesome Backers:
Thanks to you, everyone who has pledged to a reward will receive twelve (12) bonus digital comics, and those who pledged to a physical reward will also receive these two magnets.
ZELDA AWARDS
I'm honored to be nominated in three different categories in the Zelda awards: Best First Issue (Morgana Pendragon #1), Best Fantasy Graphic Novel (Boston Metaphysical Society), and Best Series (Boston Metaphysical Society).
Please vote here if you haven't already. Zelda Awards Link: http://tinyurl.com/8ab2hwcp
UPCOMING KICKSTARTERS
Tales of Asunda Tome + New Untamed comic
My friends at Stranger Comics want to give you a FREE COMIC to celebrate their Viola Davis movie news! Fans of fantasy you're in for a treat! ALL Day 1 Backers get the Batman homage Untamed Exclusive for FREE, which the film is based on. Launches March 21 at 10am PST. Hit Notify Upon Launch for this freebie PLUS get a Deluxe Omnibus Tome with D&D material, beautiful art, and stories.
Sign up Here to be notified when they launch: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sebastianajones/the-untamed-wishing-well-1-tales-of-asunda-tome
Stephan Franck's Complete Palomino graphic novel
This 6th and final graphic novel completes the stylish crime thriller set in the lost culture of Los Angeles' country music clubs.
"The Wild West lives on in an unexpected new form, with Stephan Franck's new graphic novel series Palomino bringing cowboys and noir face to face in the least likely of settings: 1981 Los Angeles." —THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
"A fantastic comic! Highly recommended."—Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth, Black Hammer)
"Palomino drips with film noir style and rockabilly confidence."— COMIC BOOK COUPLES COUNSELING
Sign up today to be notified of the launch: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/darkplanetcomics/stephan-francks-complete-palomino-graphic-novel?ref=bhgmx9
Side Note: I'm pretty sick, and after a day in the ER, I probably won't be updating until after the campaign is over. Thanks for understanding.
Best, Madeleine
Another Stretch Goal Reached! What else is coming?
about 1 month ago
– Fri, Feb 27, 2026 at 07:56:14 AM
Hello Awesome Backers:
Thank you so much for your support. Because of you, everyone who has pledged to a reward will receive twelve (12) digital bonus comics, and those who pledged to a physical tier will also receive the Derelei magnet.
Our next stretch goal is a magnet of Sir Godric with art by Roberta Ingranata.
Once we reach it, this stretch goal is available to everyone who pledges to a physical tier.
And don't forget our new add on of Alden's homage to Asterix with this very fun metal bookmark of Ursmar.
This add on is only available to those who have pledged to a physical tier.
We are heading into our last two weeks of the campaign, but I'm happy to announce that the printer has the book files, and the proof has been approved. So, things are moving along.
In the meantime, be sure to check out some other fabulous campaigns going on right now.
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ZUFAN: Africanfutristic Graphic Novel [Deluxe Hardcover]
1896 Italian invasion of Ethiopia told as a sci-fi. Find out why Ethiopia was never colonized. Great for kids and adults. No AI.
ZUFAN is a 140+ page sci-fi graphic novel inspired by the 1896 Italian invasion of Ethiopia. It starts from the 1884 Berlin Conference. European leaders meet to divide Africa's resources amongst themselves and started invading. In ZUFAN, it's the Scramble for Earth. Aliens divide Earth among themselves and start their invasion. But one continent successfully resists; Africa. Find out how Ethiopia became the only African nation to never be colonized. This is powerful Black history that is not taught in many schools. Great for kids and adults. Made by African creators (No AI). And comes with FREE U.S. Shipping!
Kickstarter Link: http://kck.st/3N20CXo
The Scorpion and the Queen #2 - A Sapphic Romance/Adventure
The deadly Scorpion chases our heroines through a scorching desert as the royal family schemes. The 22 page 2nd of 5 issue installment!
Iselda and Camille have known each other for all of two weeks, but find themselves on the run from a tyrant, stalked by a mysterious assassin, and madly in love! With nothing but the clothes on their backs, the swords at their sides, and two stolen camels, they'll have to make their way through the desert and book passage on a ship in the hopes of getting away from all this madness.
Kickstarter Link: http://kck.st/4b1Shw5
More to come. Thank you.
Best, Madeleine
