Yes, I have a degree in Social Sciences education....which immediately makes everyone want to label me as "a history guy" but I've made it no secret in any conversation about the discipline, that I tend to HATE history but love the Political Science side and/or other areas of the discipline.  However, I'm having to begin donning my "historian" hat again soon with the courses I have to start teaching in the fall.  Lucky for me, the new project from John Luzar and others at Resistance Comics, created the jolt I needed to re-invest in history again!

Both the storytelling and the art throughout the issue are top-notch, creating a realistic feeling emotional journey in the most impactful day in Marguerite's life.  I was so impressed, I immediately backed this project at the tier to get me access to all of the works published under the resistance comics banner.  You are already guaranteed to receive this project if you pledge as it is already FULLY FUNDED with 24 more days to go!!!!

For the ridiculously low price of $8 you can get Marguerite vs the Occupation in addition to the first two Resistance Comics projects (Mine and The Worth & The Cost) and the benefits keep getting better than there.  If you are any kind of action and/or history buff, I highly recommend backing this project!!!!  (don't forget to check out the image gallery below!

So, ya'll know how much I LOVE backing books on kickstarter.  You see all sorts of posts on IG/Twitter, reviews and previews here.  I'm addicted.  I also have a soft spot when my fellow midwesterners launch projects as well, because you know I'm team #MightyMidwest =-)

Nandor Fox Shaffer is launching his third project on Kickstarter in August.  This time around he's releasing a limited series focusing on Stan Lee and the silver-age of comics as well as a commentary on comic book fandom.  Both of which are premises I'm super intrigued by!  

Check out these variant covers!  On the left, you've got a cover by Well-Bee (Marvels X, The No Ones) and on the right (which I may like just because of the dude droppin a deuce is from Tom Reilly (Immortal Hulk, Marvel Snapshots X-Men). 

With the talent attached to the project, in conjunction with the premise, I'm super intrigued to check out the full set of details on Launch day, and Nandor and I are working out schedules to sit down for an interview for the launch.  What can you do in the interim?  Click on the left button to get notified on launch day, and click the button on the right to check out Nandor's website!

There is no secret to how much I love Cullen Bunn.  Everything he touches is gold to me!  I've been loving each and every glimpse we get into the new world he and the rest of his creative team are building in the new smash hit Basilisk.  It was my pick of the week from the new comics released on July 7, 2021.  Check out my thoughts below: 

Just yesterday, we got a first look into new pages from Basilisk 3 which is unleashed on August 4, 2021.  Good god, it looks AMAZING!  Give it a looksie!!

So.....it is easy to assume I'm obsessed with Kickstarter. I love indie comics....indie comics are given life on Kickstarter, and the cycle of me emptying my wallet continues.  However, I recently backed issue 2 of The Helix Project, a harrowing tale of a young man who's still picking up the pieces after the untimely demise of his father.  However, as we discover throughout issue one Kent may be hiding something more...which is why I'm excited to have seen my digital copy of Issue 2 hit my email this afternoon.

All I'm going to say is that a poor, poor scientist is not working as fast as the powers that be believe he should.....and he has been relieved of his duty.....

WHO IS THAT SEXY BEAST?!?!?!?!?!?! I bet he wished he payed better attention in his science classes in High School and College!  Needless to say, this is a project I believe is quite amazing (if I didn't, I wouldn't have backed it twice), and I think the world should check it out!

While the premise of the story is interesting to me, what really draws me in is the art.  While I've read a small handful of black and white graphic novels and comics, at times, the black lining is heavy handed, and you can't see the simple nuance of the varying shades a pencil can provide.  As I scroll through each page, and look at each panel you I feel a deeper intimacy with the art, which is good since it is a story of love and war!

I'm highly intrigued to see if I get a full preview closer to the publication date, but I'm excited to throw this on a pre-order list for its September 1st release date!