The world of comics has undergone a dramatic shift in recent years with the rise of crowdfunding. It has allowed creators to bypass traditional publishers and connect directly with their audiences. In this article, we've compiled a What's Trending of six series from our growing list of comics that have successfully utilized crowdfunding to bring their stories to life.
You can find even more by exploring comics with active crowdfunding campaigns.
Flesh Eating Cheerleaders from Outer Space, 255 pages - Published by Dren Productions, (cc/ @jmascia)
When a meteor crashes in the middle of campus, the students at Pullman University didn't realize that they were being invaded. These space creatures are able to inhabit and take over the human body. So, what happens when a group of cheerleaders are caught in the middle? They become these flesh-eating cannibals, of course.
Story and Art by Dren Productions
Kingdom Comics Presents, 757 pages - Published by Kingdom Comics, (cc/ @brad622)
A showcase of short stories from Kingdom Comics
Story and Art by Kingdom Comics
Jack Irons: The Steel Cowboy, 102 pages - Published by IronVerse Comics, (cc/ @IronVerseComics)
Jack Irons, a Neo-Western Americana Folktale, finds a reincarnated Immortal facing the manifestations of our universal vices, known as the Four Horsemen. Using ancient wisdom and unnatural abilities, he faces the collective machinations and unjust authorities that seek to twist reality into their own dark Paradise."
Story and Art by Cody Fernandez, DollarCoin$, Matias Laborde, Maxi Dall'o, Steve Canon, Vince Rush
The Adventures of Captain Orange, 216 pages - Published by Mrs. H, (cc/ @mrshilamma)
It's a scifi-adventure comic set in a futuristic Galaxy with planet-hopping ships. Characters Captain Orange travels through Space in his Güd Ship while doing odd jobs for astro-colonies on varying planets. Boldour-Fisk is the 'bot developed to ensure the safety and well-being of all crew members of the Güd Ship. Lucky Star is the Güd Ship's mechanic.
Story and Art by Mrs. H
Deathrage, 187 pages - Published by Merc Publishing, (cc/ @mercmagazine)
In the year 1985, Mark Freeman signs up to be the first of a new line of Spartan super soldier. Something goes wrong in the experiment, and he doesn't turn out at all like they wanted. This six issue standalone story will tell the origin of MERC's Deathrage!
Story and Art by Merc Publishing
THE GIRL WITH THE MEGA FISTS (Volumes), 208 pages - Published by Draw and Talk Comics, (cc/ @drawandtalk)
The Girl with the Mega Fists is the epic tale of Eliana, a girl who has been chosen by the gods to wield the all-powerful mega fists and is tasked to protect Earth alongside a partner presented by the gods. However, the gods have chosen two twin brothers, of which Eliana must choose who she will take down to Earth and serve with. Will she choose the brother who can wield the powers of the Almighty the best? Or will she choose the brother that has her heart? On top of that, will she be strong enough to battle the foes that come her way?
Story and Art by Draw and Talk Comics
