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'Happily Ever Aftr' Blasts Through Its Kickstarter Goal
'Happily Ever Aftr' Blasts Through Its Kickstarter Goal
'Happily Ever Aftr' Blasts Through Its Kickstarter Goal
Happily Ever Aftr is a new comic from Ricky Lima and Nicolas Londeix that launched on Kickstarter this week and blew through its initial goal of $3,095 within days, probably because of how interesting its story sounds: A kidnapped princess uses a dating app on her phone to summon knights to rescue her from the villainess who's in love with her.
The Glamour of Revenge: Kyle Starks Kickstarts 'Kill Them All'
The Glamour of Revenge: Kyle Starks Kickstarts 'Kill Them All'
The Glamour of Revenge: Kyle Starks Kickstarts 'Kill Them All'
A woman breaks up with her terrible deadbeat boyfriend and has to start a new life. That's been the start of many stories, but this one's a little different. The woman in question is the world's greatest assassin, and she and her awful ex both worked for a criminal mastermind known as Requin, and the ex's response to getting dumped is to declare her a traitor. That means the new life she must start necessitates taking down Requin and his entire criminal empire before they kill her. That's the premise of Kill Them All, the upcoming graphic by Kyle Starks, which he's funding with a Kickstarter campaign that launched today.
Just Outside of Trolberg: Should Your Kids Be Reading 'Hilda'?
Just Outside of Trolberg: Should Your Kids Be Reading 'Hilda'?
Just Outside of Trolberg: Should Your Kids Be Reading 'Hilda'?
Imagine you're a kid, and you and your mom live on the edge of a forest by a mountain. Your mom works from home, so you've got lots to do outside of schoolwork. So what do you do? Well, if you're the curious, blue-haired Hilda, you tromp around nature, drawing and running into trolls, invisible elves, house spirits and all sorts of things. All accompanied by your faithful companion, the reindeer-dog Twig.
If You Loved 'Kubo And The Two Strings', Try These Comics
If You Loved 'Kubo And The Two Strings', Try These Comics
If You Loved 'Kubo And The Two Strings', Try These Comics
Whenever Laika put out a new film, it's worth sitting up and paying and attention, and between films like Paranorman, Coraline and The Boxtrolls, the studio has proved itself one of the best places for nuanced and touching approaches to films aimed at children. Laika's newest release, Kubo and the Two Strings, is based on classic Chinese stories and traditions, and comics is a medium that has provided opportunities for creators from around the world to tell their own cultures' stories and traditions. If you loved Kubo and the Two Strings, we've put together a list of five comics to check out next. Love that? Try this!
12 Facts You May Not Have Known About Bone
12 Facts You May Not Have Known About Bone
12 Facts You May Not Have Known About Bone
Everyone loves comic book trivia, but with over 75 years of superhero comics behind us right now, there’s always some new obscure fact to learn. That’s why ComicsAlliance is going deep into the minutiae of your favorite names in comics in our continuing video series. You think you know comics? Well, here’s a few things you might not know! This week we're taking a look at one of the most beloved all-ages comics in the history of the medium, Jeff Smith's Bone.
If You Loved 'Stranger Things', Try These Comics Next
If You Loved 'Stranger Things', Try These Comics Next
If You Loved 'Stranger Things', Try These Comics Next
Over the past month or so, it seems like everybody and their mother has become obsessed with the latest hit Netflix original series, Stranger Things. The '80s-inspired horror series blends the likes of Stand By Me and ET: The Extraterrestrial with elements of eldritch horror and X-Files-style conspiracies and the lead cast of kids is one of the most engaging group of youngster on television. If you've found yourself craving more stories in a similar vein, we've put together a list of five of the best independent comics that deal with similar themes of horror, nostalgia, friendship and conspiracy. Love that? Try this!
If You Loved 'Suicide Squad', Try These Comics Next
If You Loved 'Suicide Squad', Try These Comics Next
If You Loved 'Suicide Squad', Try These Comics Next
Suicide Squad is the latest film from DC Comics' cinematic universe, and while it has received mostly negative reviews, many die-hard DC fans have come away thrilled by the villain-centric romp. If you're one of those that loved the film and want more comics in the same vein --- but you already know to check out the John Ostrander, Kim Yale and Luke McDonnell run on the series --- we've got a list of five independent comics to seek out next. Love that? Try this!
Lion Forge Announces 'The Castoffs' From Smith, Reed & Ostertag
Lion Forge Announces 'The Castoffs' From Smith, Reed & Ostertag
Lion Forge Announces 'The Castoffs' From Smith, Reed & Ostertag
Lion Forge Comics has been making waves in a big way recently with titles such as Joe Casey and Jim Mahfood's Miami Vice and David Gorden and Gerado Sandoval's Quincredible, highlighting it as a publisher to watch. Some of the best comics right now are coming from its Roar Comics imprint, which is dedicated to all-ages publishing, and Lion Forge has announced an all-new four-issue miniseries by Brian Smith, MK Reed and Molly Ostertag titled The Castoffs, which promises magic, mechs and mayhem this October.
Trina Robbins' 'Dope' Adaptation Heading Back To Print
Trina Robbins' 'Dope' Adaptation Heading Back To Print
Trina Robbins' 'Dope' Adaptation Heading Back To Print
Trina Robbins is often not given the credit she deserves both as a legendary creator and as a force for real change within the comic book industry. A trailblazer her entire career; she designed the classic Vampirella costume, was the first woman to draw Wonder Woman, and was inducted into the Will Eisner Hall of Fame in 2013 in recognition for her lifetime of work in comics. Robbins deserves many more eyes on her work, which is why it's so exciting that a Kickstarter has been put together by Drew Ford under the It's Alive imprint to collect and publish her adaptation of Sax Rohmer's 1919 novel, Dope.

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