Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! What Happens Next?
4 months 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!
4 months 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?
5 months 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
New Add on! And more!
5 months ago
– Tue, Feb 24, 2026 at 07:38:37 AM
Hello Awesome Backers:
Alden decided to have a little fun with Ursmar, the comic relief of Morgana's team, and put together this metal bookmark as an homage to Astrix.
It can be added on to all physical reward tiers.
In the meantime, we are heading toward our third stretch goal. I do have at least one more stretch goal planned, so please keep sharing the project and I know we will get there. :)
Now, time to give a shout out to a couple of fellow creators who are running campaigns right now.
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Giant Sized Cyberpunk Books 1 & 2
An epic cyberpunk series printed half a metre high! An outcast detective and punk vigilante team-up to stop a terrifying conspiracy.
This is a new take on cyberpunk, with a unique world full of strange and surprising rules. It looks different too, rendered in shades of silver and black shadow with flashes of eerie glowing blue or red. It builds on the atmosphere of films like Blade Runner, The Big Sleep, and comics like Hellboy and Akira, to create a fresh story full of explosive new ideas about the future.
Kickstarter Link: http://kck.st/4rMZCVY
RAYNA: The Chains of Betrayal #1
After uncovering the truth of her past, Rayna must now come face-to-face with her destiny.
RAYNA tells the story of a young barbarian warrior who seeks vengeance on a coven of witches who murdered her tribe when she was a child. Finding her place in a brutally unforgiving world, Rayna will explore beautiful and haunting landscapes while slashing her way through monstrous threats like griffins, vampires, werewolves, and other supernatural beasts. Guaranteed to be an action-packed yet emotional story of carnage and vengeance.
Kickstarter Link: http://kck.st/4rACZDY
Thank you so much for your support. More to come.
Best, Madeleine
Stretch Goal #2 Crushed! What's next? More Goodies
5 months ago
– Fri, Feb 20, 2026 at 07:59:48 AM
Hello Awesome Backers:
Yah! We made our second stretch goal. That means everyone who has pledged to a reward will receive six (6) additional digital comics, and those who pledged to a physical tier will also receive the Derelei magnet.
What's next? Six more indie digital comics! And they are sweet!
I love it when I can give away cool things. :)
MORGANA PENDRAGON #3
Alden has been a busy bee as I just approved the layouts of pages 1-13 of Morgana #3. It's so much fun working with him.
Before I go I want to give a shout out to some fellow creators who have campaigns going on right now.
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But it will take all of Beatrice's wits, strength, and resolve if she is to resurrect the Blood of Atlantis.
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Lampblack Volume 1: Adventure Fantasy for fans of Ghibli!
Anything the ink girls paint will come to life. A forbidden power becomes a military asset in this adventure fantasy.
Lampblack is a story of art and war set in a fantastical early 20th century world. If you're a fan of Studio Ghibli, you will love the whimsical magic and fantastic settings of Lampblack. You can expect epic battles, terrifying monsters, and ancient powers. Step into a world filled with strange creatures and stranger magic.
It's also one of my favorite comics on Kickstarter.
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Thank you for your support. More to come.
Best, Madeleine
