GlobalComix Weekly is your midweek update on all things new, noteworthy, and wildly readable on GlobalComix—from major publisher drops to standout creator highlights and can’t-miss community events. Whether you’re deep into comics or discovering something new, we’ve got you covered.
This week, we have a refresh for the Toons channel here on GlobalComix, we're covering news about the incredible crowdfunding campaign for Transformers, and spotlighting our new creator tips video on how to set up crowdfunding promos on GlobalComix.
Here's a recap of the video:
Toons Channel Refresh
Did you know GlobalComix has a channel just for vertical scroll comics, also known as Toons, which are perfect to read on your phone? This week, our Toons channel got a full refresh - new releases, updated recommendations, and even more mobile-first reads built for scrolling.
Toons is a mix of creator-made vertical comics and weekly drops from top publishers - that’s over twelve hundred episodes of GlobalComix Vertical Originals ready to scroll through on your phone.
Top 3 Picks: Creator Toons
Not sure where to start? Here are our 3 Toons Staff Picks to kick things off.
1. FOO BUN, 66 pages - Published by FOO BUN
A Rabbit stranded in the afterlife, begs to be returned to the real world to rejoin their friend Foo Bun. Our tale follows the duo as they try to resurrect Ghost Bun to their former glory. Little do they know that their quest is being manipulated by someone with more ambitious intentions.
2. The Misadventures Of Misfit And Mieko, 454 pages - Published by ParisEdoodle
Misfit is an ill-fated black cat cursed with bad luck. His best friend, Mieko, is a beckoning cat blessed with good fortune by the seven spirits of luck. Journey with them through the seven kingdoms of Misako as they try to remove the curse and search for the mysterious Torii gates. Beyond the gates lies the realm of spirits and monsters in which the seven dwell. Posted every other Friday at 10AM CST.
3. Maeve, 48 pages - Published by Jeremy Skeele
Maeve is the only person on her planet who is sick - and until now, she has had no idea why.
Transformers Raises 2 Million USD on Kickstarter
Next up, shout-out to the Transformers Compendium Set on Kickstarter. It was fully funded in two minutes and has already raised well over 2 million dollars at the time of recording.
Huge congrats to Skybound. And while you're waiting for that hardcover, remember - you can read the Transformers comics right now on GlobalComix.
Find Crowdfunding Campaigns
If you’re looking to discover more projects like this - or support something new while it’s still in the making - check out the Crowdfunding stream. You’ll find what's funding, what just wrapped, and what’s generating buzz.
Add Crowdfunding to Your Comic
We also dropped a new YouTube video for creators walking through how to crowdfund your next big project with GlobalComix support. Check out the video above, or watch it on YouTube, to learn more.
LA Strong Chat Wrapup
Big thanks to everyone who joined our LA Strong live chat last week with creators who worked on the book. We’ve got more community events coming soon, so keep your eyes on our news section for more details.
That's it for this week! Check back every Wednesday for more community news and binge-worthy fun.
foobun 5 months ago
thank u for including Foo Bun 🫶🐰