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Title: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Barrington Boots on 12 April, 2021, 09:56:40 AM
Branching off the 'what are you reading' thread, fire away with your suggestions and I promise I'll check them out.
I've been picking up a few during lockdown and I've found the anthologies to be extremely hit and miss but I'm basically interested in anything that doesn't have a variant nude / tits out cover...
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: flip-r mk2 on 12 April, 2021, 11:44:04 AM
Off the top of my head, Paragon Comics, The 77, Blazer, Sentinel, The Spencer Nero Club, Brawler, Zarjaz, Dogbreath, FutureQuake, Something Wicked, Boom Bandits, Killing Moon.

filippo
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Bolt-01 on 12 April, 2021, 01:33:12 PM
Hi Barrington - First I'll pimp my own wares:

FutureQuake - Anthology  - roughly 100 pages per issue, US Trade format. £6.50 in print (B&W)
Something Wicked- Anthology  - roughly 100 pages per issue, US Trade format. £6.50 in print (B&W)
Zarjaz & Dogbreath - 2000 AD fanzines - 48 pages each issue. £3.00 each issue in print.
The FQP Webshop (https://www.futurequake.co.uk/)

I'll let others give opinions of quality. We try not to have serials in multiple issues, but that is not always the case.

You have already gotten Flintlock, and I'll second Filippo's mention of Brawler. https://timebombcomics.com/ (https://timebombcomics.com/) There are only 2 issues of that around currently and the first issue saw the last printed work from the late Nigel Dobbyn.

The '77 bills itself as a 'nostalgia' comic, but it is - I think - starting to move a little beyond that. I'm not sure where it is going, but it is an interesting title. https://getmycomics.com/The77 (https://getmycomics.com/The77)

Blazer I had issues with, but I gather they are being addressed.

Paragon is a long running adventure serial title. It may be a little difficult to get caught up but I do enjoy it. http://paragoncomic.blogspot.com/ (http://paragoncomic.blogspot.com/)

Killing Moon https://www.comicsy.co.uk/pigdogpress/store/products/category/graphic-novels/ (https://www.comicsy.co.uk/pigdogpress/store/products/category/graphic-novels/) is another I'd recommend. The first four issues are now in a trade and the next issue is in production (I'm lettering it)

Antiplano https://gustaffovargas.bigcartel.com/ (https://gustaffovargas.bigcartel.com/) is a series from Gustaffo Vargas that is just superb. I'd recommend anything from Gustaffo actually - he's a top talent and a really nice guy, to boot.

If bonkers Sci-fi is your thing then I'd recommend Shaman Kane https://www.comicsy.co.uk/dbroughton/store/products/shaman-kane-1/ (https://www.comicsy.co.uk/dbroughton/store/products/shaman-kane-1/) by the artistic powerhouse that is David Broughton. Think there are six issues of this in the wild and I really like it.

I'll let BCB tell you about Sentinel as he's about most days.

I'm sure there are many more I'll mention at some point, but this is what came to me whilst typing back.

One thing I'm noticing is that many of the small press folk tend to release issues around the time of conventions, of which there aren't any at the mo. So I'm expecting that when conventions start again there will be a lot of activity from Small Press folk sharing what they have been up to over the last year.
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Barrington Boots on 12 April, 2021, 02:39:18 PM
Cheers guys! Bolt especially, thanks for the comprehensive post with links and everything. Altiplano looks really, really interesting and Brawler is something I nearly picked up but I will have a look at all of these. I will also get some FQP stuff, the least I can do!

The '77 I have tried but didn't enjoy. If anyone else reading this is interested I can pass my issues on to them. Paragon didn't quite gel with me either - I may return to it after I've looked at some of these others.
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Bolt-01 on 12 April, 2021, 03:07:00 PM
Thanks for the order, Boots. Much appreicated.

I know what you mean about things gelling, which is one of the best things about a gig like Thought Bubble - you can talk to the creatives and see just what makes them tick before putting your heard earned down.
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Bad City Blue on 12 April, 2021, 04:54:38 PM
Sentinel is my baby but I would heartily say check out any Futurequake publication, and I REALLY enjoyed Flintlock as well. Brawler is great, too, whilst the 77 is a mixed bag like many anthologies. Bruno STahl's Boom Bandits is also excellent.

Sentinel is a 64 page digest size black and white comic, much like it's inspiration, Starblazer. Each issue is a new, complete story. We've done some daft sci fi stuff, fantasy and dark horror. There's six issues in total, and issue 7 is on Kickstarter now. Reviews have been hugely positive, and we were voted 3rd best comic of 2020 in a couple of online polls.

It's a fun, action filled read, like what comics used to be. Some of the subject matter is serious, but never boring.

Facebook page:

www.facebook.com/thesentinelcomic (http://www.facebook.com/thesentinelcomic)

Issue 7 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sentinelcomic/sentinel-comic-issue-seven-hell-on-harry-howson?ref=android_project_share&fbclid=IwAR1PTcAFF6FAw6GByPMXG_b--qkzBL-HaaQn6F5mED9JqCrBwq4v3N9v1oA (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sentinelcomic/sentinel-comic-issue-seven-hell-on-harry-howson?ref=android_project_share&fbclid=IwAR1PTcAFF6FAw6GByPMXG_b--qkzBL-HaaQn6F5mED9JqCrBwq4v3N9v1oA)

I write all the issues, and we have Ed Doyle (co creator), Ian Beadle, Paul Spence, Morgan Gleave, Andrew Richmond, Kevan Maguire and Filippo Roncone on various art duties.

It's a blast.
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Daveycandlish on 12 April, 2021, 06:35:12 PM
I'd heartily recommend the latest Zarjaz if you haven't already got it.

Visit the Timebombcomics website - you'll find Flintlock and Brawler there, amongst others, which both have things worth reading within their pages. The biggest recommendation from Time Bomb would be Harker. I read this when it was first published and absolutely loved it.

I publish PARAGONcomic and I'd love to hear what your thoughts on it were; what worked for you and more importantly what didn't. I promise I won't get huffy with whatever you say! (Post here, on the PARAGON thread or private message me, I don't mind.  Any feedback gives me food for thought to improve future issues.)  :)
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Colin YNWA on 12 April, 2021, 07:42:18 PM
I don't delve into Small Press too much and obviously anything by the folks here should be a priority but there are a couple of other recommendations I can make.

I'm a big fan of West from Angry Candy - haven't heard from them for a while but they still have a Comicsy page so hopefully still exist - might be worth e-mailing them before ordering just to make sure? Anyway fantastic western comics.

http://www.comicsy.co.uk/angrycandy/store/products/category/comics/ (http://www.comicsy.co.uk/angrycandy/store/products/category/comics/)

I can't recommend thr work of Chris Askham enough as well. I know he's still going strong as he's just completed his latest Kickstarter and his stuff is consistantly good. Art books and comics all. Defo try his stuff.

http://www.chris-askham.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR1_alOKdAxiuTWKccqIKdUN5HTFh4IwRgv46uMS1OPzfBLeuFA37PR63fA (http://www.chris-askham.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR1_alOKdAxiuTWKccqIKdUN5HTFh4IwRgv46uMS1OPzfBLeuFA37PR63fA)

Finally the master of them all Marten Edens O-Men uiniverse, including the brilliant Spandex. They are all available from Comixology but he uised to do these brilliant omnibus of O-Men and a lovely complete package of Spandex. Its truly wonderful superhero comics.

https://spandexcomic.wordpress.com/ (https://spandexcomic.wordpress.com/)

or if you are happy with digital

https://www.comixology.co.uk/The-O-Men/comics-series/18214?ref=c2VhcmNoL2luZGV4L3RhYmxldC9zbGlkZXJMaXN0L3Nlcmllc1NsaWRlcg (https://www.comixology.co.uk/The-O-Men/comics-series/18214?ref=c2VhcmNoL2luZGV4L3RhYmxldC9zbGlkZXJMaXN0L3Nlcmllc1NsaWRlcg)


Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Daveycandlish on 12 April, 2021, 08:34:40 PM
oooh good shout, Colin - I like all of them!
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Bolt-01 on 13 April, 2021, 09:01:41 AM
Oh goodness, WEST! I'd love to know the lads were working on more, but the hardback collection of the early strips they did back in the day opened my eyes to the presentation of small press comics. Superb.

Seconding the work of Chris Askham too - I've actually contributed to Kickstarters for him.
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Colin YNWA on 13 April, 2021, 09:09:24 AM
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 13 April, 2021, 09:01:41 AM
Seconding the work of Chris Askham too - I've actually contributed to Kickstarters for him.

Yeah I've done his last three I think - all have been fantastic opportunties and I'm just waiting on the latest - for Switchblade Stories 2 - which I'm so excited about - the first was truly excellent.

Don't know what happened with West - Small Press is pretty tough and unrewarding (at least financially) I'd guess and you dont get many folks who can carry on indefinately - Bolt and Daveycandlish being the exceptions that prove the rule. But yeah West is the one small press title were I've 'up-graded' my issues - having most of the 'floppies' I decided to get the hardcover collection as its a super product.
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Barrington Boots on 13 April, 2021, 11:56:33 AM
Some cool looking suggestions here that I am taking note of. I bought a chunk of comics yesterday and I'm keen to try most of these. I hope there are more people than just me getting something from this thread, too.

BCB, I am on the Sentinel KS already!

Davey, your very polite calling me out on Paragon led me realise I was thinking of a different comic altogether. I would like to remedy that. Do you have any physical copies of previous issues or are they all digital only?
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Bolt-01 on 13 April, 2021, 12:50:10 PM
Boots - your order is in the post. Many thanks again.
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Tomwe on 13 April, 2021, 01:45:24 PM
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 12 April, 2021, 01:33:12 PM

Antiplano https://gustaffovargas.bigcartel.com/ (https://gustaffovargas.bigcartel.com/) is a series from Gustaffo Vargas that is just superb. I'd recommend anything from Gustaffo actually - he's a top talent and a really nice guy, to boot.


I was going to recommend Gustaffo's comics. Just read them myself; they're highly professional and very much in keeping with what we like here at the House Of Tharg.
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Barrington Boots on 13 April, 2021, 01:46:55 PM
Quote from: Bolt-01 on 13 April, 2021, 12:50:10 PM
Boots - your order is in the post. Many thanks again.

My pleasure! Hopefully the first of many!
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Daveycandlish on 13 April, 2021, 06:46:47 PM
Quote from: Barrington Boots on 13 April, 2021, 11:56:33 AM
I would like to remedy that. Do you have any physical copies of previous issues or are they all digital only?

Issues #7 to #25 are all available in print or digital through
http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/PARAGONcomic (http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/PARAGONcomic)
along with two spin off horror comics, five Christmas annuals, collected editions of some of the best stories and three books of the Jikan Chronicles - the time-travelling, demon-hunting samurai!!!

I have one copy of the latest issue - #26 - available. If you want to grab it, you'll find the paypal button here
http://paragoncomic.blogspot.com/2020/11/paragon-26-whats-inside.html (http://paragoncomic.blogspot.com/2020/11/paragon-26-whats-inside.html)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jqdOifUYQtQ/X8bEO6Tzv_I/AAAAAAAADmY/EzIkGMqLAsIo9F4Ez9p0IXhPHhRKLNIKQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/paragon%2B26.jpg)

On top of all that, the next issue is going to press in the next week or so and can be pre-ordered via the blogpspot
http://paragoncomic.blogspot.com/2021/04/missed-kickstarter-dont-worry.html (http://paragoncomic.blogspot.com/2021/04/missed-kickstarter-dont-worry.html)

(and if you want earlier issues I have numbers 2,3,4 & 6 in stock - message me and we'll make a deal!)
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: rogue69 on 13 April, 2021, 09:21:02 PM
I would suggest anything from Accent UK, they started doing some great anthologys and are now doing some stories via Kickstarter with Western Noir (a western horror) and The Wasteland Chronicles (Mad Max meats the Suicide Squad) win Collaboration with the Band V2A
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Funt Solo on 13 April, 2021, 09:30:58 PM
I've heard Space Warp is worth a look.
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: rogue69 on 13 April, 2021, 11:03:35 PM
Woodland Creatures: Wild Souls from Cristina Roswell based on her novel with the same name is a wonderful indie comic adapted by Fali Ruiz-Davila and drawn by Tomás Aira (Garth Ennis's War stories)


https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/498801272/woodland-creatures-wild-souls-1-2?ref=user_menu
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Bolt-01 on 14 April, 2021, 09:57:58 AM
Ooh, interesting - I don't seem to be able to get a copy of that though for some reason.
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: rogue69 on 14 April, 2021, 10:49:05 AM
you can also get book 1 via her site https://woodlandcreaturescomic.bigcartel.com
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Daveycandlish on 14 April, 2021, 11:07:14 AM
Thanks for ordering Boots! I'm at work today but I'll get that in the post tomorrow for you 😀
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Barrington Boots on 14 April, 2021, 11:19:55 AM
Quote from: Daveycandlish on 14 April, 2021, 11:07:14 AM
Thanks for ordering Boots! I'm at work today but I'll get that in the post tomorrow for you 😀

No probs and whenever is convenient for you, dude! I figured I'd start there and can work backwards.

Quote from: rogue69 on 14 April, 2021, 10:49:05 AM
you can also get book 1 via her site https://woodlandcreaturescomic.bigcartel.com

The art on this looks lovely.
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Bolt-01 on 14 April, 2021, 11:42:04 AM
Hi Rogue - for some reason this is not selectable on my laptop or my phone.

If the KS for V2 has just completed I might need to wait a little for it to be available again whilst the KS completes.

Good shout though. That's not something I've seem before.
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: rogue69 on 14 April, 2021, 09:19:42 PM
Hi Bolt-01 I think you can get it via their Facebook page or she will be at Thought Bubble in November
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Bolt-01 on 15 April, 2021, 09:01:49 AM
This years TB is going to be SO expensive.
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Bhuna on 15 April, 2021, 11:51:30 AM
Thanks for the shout of for Killing Moon Bolt-01 - much appreciated.
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Barrington Boots on 15 April, 2021, 01:30:40 PM
I have picked up some really good comics and interacted with some really nice people based off this thread already.
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Colin YNWA on 15 April, 2021, 01:52:39 PM
Quote from: Barrington Boots on 15 April, 2021, 01:30:40 PM
I have picked up some really good comics and interacted with some really nice people based off this thread already.

What have you tried so far?
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Barrington Boots on 15 April, 2021, 03:42:39 PM
Give me a couple of days Colin and I can report back fully. I'll have to try a few others next month.
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Bolt-01 on 15 April, 2021, 04:44:10 PM
I'd also like other Squaxx out there who a reading something we don't regularly shout about to post about the comics.

Accent UK is a good shout - they have been around for a long time and know their business.
(works laptop won't let me visit the site)

The Denton brothers self publish Massacre: For Boys https://www.comicsy.co.uk/massacreforboys/ (https://www.comicsy.co.uk/massacreforboys/) and I think many of their titles are still available via comicsy, however they are remastering the older strips into a more modern look (relettering and new colour on some strips) with a view to releasing a trade. The brothers best work is the Walking wounded - which is WWII era war strips with a supernatural slant.
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Barrington Boots on 19 April, 2021, 11:39:47 AM
Quote from: Barrington Boots on 15 April, 2021, 03:42:39 PM
Give me a couple of days Colin and I can report back fully. I'll have to try a few others next month.

Right, just off this thread I've picked up various bits from Brawler, Paragon, Futurequake, Zarjaz and Dogbreath, two of Gustaffo Vargas's cyberpunk comics and Woodland Creatures (Bolt, I was able to buy this last one no problem off the website)

Really enjoying what I have read so far. The anthology comics are a mix, as you'd expect, and I can highly recommend both Woodland Creatures and the Vargas stuff - both cool concepts and great art. I've also found the people I've dealt with to be almost universally really cool.
I may have maxed out my comic budget for this month but I'm resolved to try more of the stuff suggested here and also delve into some back issues and explore the scene a little more myself.
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Daveycandlish on 28 April, 2021, 02:57:13 PM
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kj2k4rnwkos/YIlo9tFl_8I/AAAAAAAADvs/CSJ3WlpEqEYTRedGkiBEKqqyd-CWVuapACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/inside%2B27.jpg)

I've just taken delivery of PARAGON#27 and it looks fantastic! I've a few spares, so if you'd like one visit http://paragoncomic.blogspot.com/2021/04/missed-kickstarter-dont-worry.html (http://paragoncomic.blogspot.com/2021/04/missed-kickstarter-dont-worry.html) and order a copy  :)
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Barrington Boots on 29 April, 2021, 01:09:03 PM
Really enjoyed what I read from Paragon so have jumped in on that.

Rogue / other people who recommended Accent, any idea if Westernoir continued beyond book 5? I've seen references too book 6 being printed some years ago on Accent's blog, but can't find anything else about it and their website is a bit busted.
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: rogue69 on 29 April, 2021, 07:38:02 PM
There has been 8 books so far of Western Noir and 2 books Tales of Western Noir which contain 2 short stories in each issue. Dave West normally posts about his latest books on Facebook these days so the website hasn't been updated for sometime
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Bhuna on 01 May, 2021, 02:29:00 PM
Killing Moon Rises has just gone live on Kickstarter too.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bhuna/killing-moon-rises-issue-1 (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bhuna/killing-moon-rises-issue-1)
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Barrington Boots on 11 May, 2021, 09:25:19 AM
Let's keep this thread going.

I've just read Damsel from D.I.S.T.R.E.S.S, which can best be described as a D&D / spy mashup. It's a light, fun, all action read - art is very modern looking which accentuates that. It's back on KS for the next two issues at the moment.

Also the latest issue of Paragon was ace. The final page of the Si Spencer / Tom Newell story made me genuinely laugh.
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Daveycandlish on 11 May, 2021, 07:32:09 PM
Quote from: Barrington Boots on 11 May, 2021, 09:25:19 AM
Also the latest issue of Paragon was ace. The final page of the Si Spencer / Tom Newell story made me genuinely laugh.

Glad you enjoyed it, Boots. I think this issue is a particular good 'un.
(Everybody else, you should buy a copy. Buy it here http://paragoncomic.blogspot.com/2021/04/missed-kickstarter-dont-worry.html (http://paragoncomic.blogspot.com/2021/04/missed-kickstarter-dont-worry.html) )
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Bad City Blue on 14 May, 2021, 04:40:40 PM
Did you try Sentinel?
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Barrington Boots on 14 May, 2021, 04:48:56 PM
Quote from: Bad City Blue on 14 May, 2021, 04:40:40 PM
Did you try Sentinel?

I backed the Kickstarter for the latest issue, thought that'd be the best place to start.
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Bad City Blue on 15 May, 2021, 12:02:58 PM
Cool it's a cracker!

If you want more they're easily available from Facebook or ETsy
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Splank! on 22 May, 2021, 09:20:46 AM
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Covers shown are Will Simpson's, painted cover to issue four and Joseph McCafferty's cover to issue five.

More details here: https://www.boxofrainmag.co.uk/sector-13/ (https://www.boxofrainmag.co.uk/sector-13/)

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Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Colin YNWA on 27 May, 2021, 09:04:50 PM
Just read Chris Askham's Switchblade Stories 2 and its another beaut. Available from his Etsy Store (as is the first issue and more) and highly recommended

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ChrisAskham (https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ChrisAskham)
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Barrington Boots on 18 June, 2021, 11:15:42 AM
I've just read The Seven Sagas of Silverbeard issue 1 and really enjoyed it - if you like Conan, or gorillas, or homages to classic comics and would like to see all of these things in one comic then I thoroughly recommend this.

http://catfoodcomics.com/


I'll check out Switchblade Stories next, cheers Colin!
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Daveycandlish on 08 July, 2021, 06:19:49 PM
Kickstarter for #28 (TWENTY-BLOODY-EIGHT!) is now live!

http://kck.st/3AHHnaJ (http://kck.st/3AHHnaJ)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0PNoHOUWr0M/YLUntFpBpdI/AAAAAAAADxg/cxN5_trhR90qc2gpNvRjhk3RbuCcc1PigCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/PARAGON%2B%252328ab.jpg)

What do you mean you haven't tried it? If you've bought any of the recent small press comics getting all the kudos, even the ones that have hit WHSmith (you know who I mean), then you should definitely try this one!

Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Barrington Boots on 16 July, 2021, 09:04:03 AM
Beast Hunting Battle Badgers is now on KS if you fancy a collected edition:


https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/battlebadgers/beast-hunting-battle-badgers-the-collected-volume-1-6
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Daveycandlish on 16 July, 2021, 01:12:36 PM
I'll be backing that one - looks great!
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Colin YNWA on 16 July, 2021, 02:36:30 PM
Wow that does look great - I've gone in on that. This thread is starting to cost me!
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: pauljholden on 16 July, 2021, 03:01:31 PM
Quote from: Barrington Boots on 16 July, 2021, 09:04:03 AM
Beast Hunting Battle Badgers is now on KS if you fancy a collected edition:


https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/battlebadgers/beast-hunting-battle-badgers-the-collected-volume-1-6

BACKED!

looks great fun.
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Daveycandlish on 25 July, 2021, 02:16:15 PM
Quote from: Daveycandlish on 08 July, 2021, 06:19:49 PM
Kickstarter for #28 (TWENTY-BLOODY-EIGHT!) is now live!

http://kck.st/3AHHnaJ (http://kck.st/3AHHnaJ)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0PNoHOUWr0M/YLUntFpBpdI/AAAAAAAADxg/cxN5_trhR90qc2gpNvRjhk3RbuCcc1PigCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/PARAGON%2B%252328ab.jpg)

you should definitely try this one!

The days are counting down on the PARAGON kickstarter and we still need a few backers.
If you've enjoyed The 77, or Blazer, or Brawler, or Zarjaz, or Sentinel, you should definitely give this a go. At only £4 for the latest issue of the action adventure anthology, it won't break the bank and it's a bloody good comic!

http://kck.st/3AHHnaJ (http://kck.st/3AHHnaJ)  <<<<<<<CLICK HERE TO BACK IT
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Bad City Blue on 26 July, 2021, 01:32:45 PM
Sentinel Issue 8, To Be A Hero, still on Kickstarter.

'Issue Eight of Sentinel is a masterclass in fun, inventive, exciting, kick ass comic book story telling that reads like a cross between Mark Millar's Superior and peak era Pat Mills. It's the kind of book that makes comic creators like me green with envy.' - Stu Perrins

http://kck.st/3yKLlh2 (http://kck.st/3yKLlh2)
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: rogue69 on 30 July, 2021, 10:26:20 PM
If you are enjoying To The Death, by Simon Furman & Geoff Senior (Transformers & co-creators of Deaths Head) , in Shift you can get the complete 10 issue run & the "widescreen" prequel Forged By Fire from Get My Comics

https://getmycomics.com/ToTheDeath
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Colin YNWA on 06 September, 2021, 01:46:13 PM
Quote from: Barrington Boots on 16 July, 2021, 09:04:03 AM
Beast Hunting Battle Badgers is now on KS if you fancy a collected edition:


https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/battlebadgers/beast-hunting-battle-badgers-the-collected-volume-1-6

Did anyone else get this (PJ and Barrington hopefully) - mine lnaded today and bloody hell its a thing of beauty. Not read a word of it yet but already excited about sharing it with the kids - who are big fans of both Phoenix (well the boy child still is) and Podkin and Ukki novels (if you've not checked them out do) so this will be RIGHT up their streets.

Fantastic stuff!
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: IndigoPrime on 06 September, 2021, 01:56:25 PM
I've no idea what it'll be like, but I threw a few quid at Josh Spiller's revised Sinovore KS: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/713805091/sinavore-1-only-2

Two quid gets you the comic, there are sharer packs, and the thing is only just over the line with 48hrs to go—but could probably do with a few more backers.
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: IndigoPrime on 06 September, 2021, 01:58:57 PM
Beast Hunting Battle Badgers looks good. I wish I'd spotted that at the time—would have backed it.
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: NapalmKev on 06 September, 2021, 05:00:57 PM
I backed Beast Hunting Battle Badgers and it is a lovely book.

I also got a piece of original art and a metal badge as part of my pledge. Very nice!

Cheers
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Barrington Boots on 06 September, 2021, 05:22:47 PM
Still waiting on mine, but I'm excited to hear they're looking so good!
IP, I'm sure you can get a copy somewhere if you really want it - drop Steve Sims a line on FB and ask if he has any left over? Worst case, I have the full run as individual issues.

Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Daveycandlish on 06 September, 2021, 09:10:20 PM
I backed the Badgers but mine hasn't landed yet - hopefully sometime this week as I'm really looking forward to it
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: rogue69 on 06 September, 2021, 09:16:03 PM
Dead By Dawn is now on kickstater
originaly published back in 2004 and collects 10 self contained horror stories by the likes of Charlie Adlard, Dacre Stoker & Dr Chris McAuley, luke Cooper, David Hine, dan Abnett, Patrick Goddard and David Hitchcock

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/scarcomics/dead-by-dawn-returns?ref=user_menu
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Barrington Boots on 07 September, 2021, 03:08:26 PM
I have my copy of BHBB and it is a lovely looking book. Hope any of you guys who've not read it before enjoy it!

I've just had another comic from KS: Earthworks, by Martin Hayes and Alie Gallagher. It's a one shot horror comic and a really good one: a lot is implied and very little shown, and it's so much more effective for that. Kickstarter is a pretty good place for comics at the moment, if you're able to take the time to sift through what's on offer.

Right now I'm reading Shaman Kane, which Bolt recommended to me earlier on this thread. It's a cool read, and I'm really grateful he took the time to point me in it's direction.
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Bad City Blue on 07 September, 2021, 03:41:14 PM
https://comicscene.org/2021/09/07/comicscene-review-beast-hunting-battle-badgers-collected-volume/ (https://comicscene.org/2021/09/07/comicscene-review-beast-hunting-battle-badgers-collected-volume/)
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: rogue69 on 30 September, 2021, 09:29:39 PM
Princess Dangerous written by Alan Grant and his Granddaughter Abby Gray illustrated by Shalla Gray (Allan's daughter and Abby's mother) from Curlytale books
Life around Castle Humungous is boring for Princess Pistachio and her pesky siblings are always getting in her way – the only solution: put on her trusty tartan scarf, grab her disgruntled cat and fight bad guys! However, when her baby brother is captured by the evil King Villy, it falls to her to rescue Baby Cashew and save the Kingdom of Yotupia (enlisting the help of her sister Pieface first, of course)!

This is a nice little book aimed to children aged 9-12 years old simple story but engaging my niece sat and read it in one sitting and enjoyed it all the way through
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Karl Stephan on 30 September, 2021, 11:26:23 PM
Check this out. The earlier comics are available on the same campaign:

(https://i.postimg.cc/XJt8Nhym/Perk-image-Cover-1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

It's another comic about those teenage lager-guzzling Knights Templar stomping a path of righteous salvation through their backwater English town, cleansing it of its many social evils to avoid an impending biblical apocalypse. Watch gangsters, pimps, football hooligans and other deserving low-lives and weirdos getting savagely trampled under size 16 Doc Martens in this new 74 page collection of self-contained Mary Boys stories drawn in a style influenced by the likes of Jack Davis, Will Eisner and Wally Wood and written with an uncompromising and utterly irreverent punk attitude that made the first two Mary Boys comics (available to buy on this campaign) such a huge hit with readers.

Sound good? Back it here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mary-boys-beefheads--2#/ (https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mary-boys-beefheads--2#/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/mgTSr7tL/Campaign-art-page-1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XpD5HGfm)

(https://i.postimg.cc/c4ymVpW8/Campaign-art-page-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/c6hw35rs)

(https://i.postimg.cc/mgVy1hHQ/Campaign-art-page-3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dhkyzsn1)
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Daveycandlish on 06 October, 2021, 07:39:48 AM
PARAGON #29 goes all Doug McClure when Spencer Nero's up against dinosaurs and a zeppelin full of Nazis!

Back the Kickstarter http://kck.st/3Fo4Lwn (http://kck.st/3Fo4Lwn) and get some brilliant comics (or even a T-shirt!)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iSIM-wKMR2s/YVs0Npgz_mI/AAAAAAAAD6c/B1XDWUCMl1kNQ5qTVtT1ZfiBRTGRk-AFwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Paragon%2B29%2Bcover.jpg)
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Daveycandlish on 23 October, 2021, 03:10:09 PM
PARAGON #29 Kickstarter ends this weekend. It's got Doug McClure style adventures with zeppelins, Nazis and dinosaurs. And masked monkeys. And loads more.
48 pages of comic anthology could be yours for a fiver (that includes P&P). You could add the two previous issues and get all three for a tenner.

http://kck.st/3Fo4Lwn (http://kck.st/3Fo4Lwn)

It's a damned sight more exciting than the bisexual smooching that's got DC comic readers all a-quiver!
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: SmallBlueThing(Reborn) on 24 October, 2021, 10:07:39 AM
Finally sorted my phone in time to back Paragon. Woop!

SBT
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Daveycandlish on 25 October, 2021, 08:44:16 AM
Cheers SBT!
Less than 48 hours in the Kickstarter to go people - support your local small press!
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Colin YNWA on 25 October, 2021, 11:18:59 AM
Quote from: Barrington Boots on 18 June, 2021, 11:15:42 AM
I've just read The Seven Sagas of Silverbeard issue 1 and really enjoyed it - if you like Conan, or gorillas, or homages to classic comics and would like to see all of these things in one comic then I thoroughly recommend this.

http://catfoodcomics.com/


I'll check out Switchblade Stories next, cheers Colin!

Well this post turned me onto a Kickstarter for Catfood Comics, the tier I got including 'The Seven Sagas of Silverbeard' and read it this morning - just BRILLIANT - absolutely amazing fun and highest recommendation from me.
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Barrington Boots on 25 October, 2021, 11:35:40 AM
Quote from: Colin YNWA on 25 October, 2021, 11:18:59 AM
Well this post turned me onto a Kickstarter for Catfood Comics, the tier I got including 'The Seven Sagas of Silverbeard' and read it this morning - just BRILLIANT - absolutely amazing fun and highest recommendation from me.

Yay!
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Colin YNWA on 01 November, 2021, 09:04:02 PM
Ohhh Battle Badgers was a bit frustrating. I mean its a glorious product and the first half is great fun. The shame is it rushes along all too quickly to crank up the stakes and then so much is slammed into the second half it looses some of the charm it oozes in the first half. With this happening, then that, then the other.

Still would love to see more of this if it settles down.
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: SmallBlueThing(Reborn) on 10 November, 2021, 07:23:44 PM
 Paragon #29 has arrived, and looks to be a huge bundle of fun. Many thanks to all involved!

SBT
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Daveycandlish on 11 November, 2021, 07:15:26 AM
Quote from: SmallBlueThing(Reborn) on 10 November, 2021, 07:23:44 PM
Paragon #29 has arrived, and looks to be a huge bundle of fun. Many thanks to all involved!

SBT

Cheers SBT! Glad to see they are hitting doormats safely. 😀
Expect a Kickstarter for the Christmas annual VERY soon!
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Barrington Boots on 11 November, 2021, 09:32:48 AM
Seconded about Paragon 29 and cool news about a potential annual!

On Battle Badgers - I kinda agree with you Colin about the second half being a bit rushed (this is more evident in the collected volume than it was on the individual issues) but I think it's still got a lot of charm. That said I could have read more 'wandering' adventures in the style of the first couple of issues over and over.
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Barrington Boots on 11 November, 2021, 09:38:27 AM
And while I'm here, here's another small press KS I'm backing:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/puno-comic/pilcuyo

Altiplano is one of the series Bolt recommended to me. It's unlike anything else I've read and if you think 'Peruvian Cyberpunk' sounds cool, I'd urge you to give it a look. This KS is for the last book in the trilogy but you can get the whole set here.
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Daveycandlish on 28 November, 2021, 08:05:39 AM
I didn't get to Thought Bubble so don't know what I've missed out on.
Anyone pick up any thing they'd heartily recommend?
Show me pics and links to where I can buy!
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: chris_askham on 29 January, 2022, 04:06:38 PM
I currently have a Kickstarter running for issue 4 of Switchblade Stories, which can be found here -

http://kck.st/3AyotmN (http://kck.st/3AyotmN)

This is absoloutely a shameless plug for my book, but it does come with this mighty fine Alex Ronald print absolutely free, which I did think might be of interest!

(https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/036/141/831/72cfe3f887e249550d0ee57a8a220d27_original.jpeg?ixlib=rb-4.0.2&w=680&fit=max&v=1642897644&auto=format&gif-q=50&q=92&s=cb86566435b2f99de726c09dd59a53c7)
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Colin YNWA on 29 January, 2022, 04:13:37 PM
I can heartily recommend Switchblade Stories - its a brilliant series. There's a nice level that gets you all the physical issues to catch you up.

I backed this one immediately and added a page of Chris' gritty art from issue 3 as a treat as well.

Well, well worth checking out.
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Barrington Boots on 31 January, 2022, 11:08:31 AM
Which page did you get Colin?
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Colin YNWA on 31 January, 2022, 11:19:43 AM
Quote from: Barrington Boots on 31 January, 2022, 11:08:31 AM
Which page did you get Colin?

Went for page 5. Had a really nice Warriors vibe to it in my head.
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Barrington Boots on 01 February, 2022, 09:20:21 AM
Having refreshed my memory, I can see that. Nice one.
I'm backing this, anyway!
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: rogue69 on 03 February, 2022, 02:24:50 PM
Coming from Markosia in March 2022, Johnny Recruit, a World War 2 comic created in the style of early war comics/propaganda posters featuring double-page spreads and no dialogue. The tale is also written by 14-year-old Theo Behe and illustrated by Canadian artist Tom Muzzell.
"Set in wartime Canada, England, and Germany in 1941, Johnny Recruit is a story about hope, heroics, and youthful ambition. When 14-year-old Big Johnny learns his uncle's been captured by Nazis, he's sure the only person who can rescue his mentor is – himself.  Stellar bush pilot and expert game hunter, Johnny lies about his age and joins WW2 to find his best friend. But when a rival British pilot threatens to expose his secret, Johnny faces tough decisions no young kid should have to make..."

https://www.comicsbeat.com/small-press-spotlight-markosia-johnny-recruit/?fbclid=IwAR3ncvRIubgDdikN6pVyLjl1FXxVSDshuW0wsLLDn6cAkA39JqtLr8sj7FQ
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Daveycandlish on 27 February, 2022, 03:58:17 PM
Any comics funding Kickstarters going on that you'd recommend backing?
(Not just small press, I know the likes of Dynamite do them now, too.)

Links please!

Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Bad City Blue on 28 February, 2022, 01:52:32 PM
Dark Matter are a five strong team of mercenaries, each with a unique psychic ability. After a successful job rescuing "Mr Fluffles", they've been hired by the Narata Corporation to jump into a war zone and liberate some important information.

Action packed with some amazing set pieces, Dark Matter is a fun ride from start to finish. The script is full of great dialogue, backed up by Ian Beadles never less than dynamic black and white art

Issue 11 of Sentinel runs until Saturday, and is backable from £2, with all back issues available on the campaign in digital form. Each is a complete story, so no need to get older issues except for the pleasure of reading them.

Comic Book News UK 4.5/5 review: https://www.comicbooknews.co.uk/article/sentinel-11-dark-matter-review.html?fbclid=IwAR2P1PzQJIiIY27u00PI3zqOIfdcLViTHTQ5vdjWXNIWyGJ7wAI1hWsX-F4 (https://www.comicbooknews.co.uk/article/sentinel-11-dark-matter-review.html?fbclid=IwAR2P1PzQJIiIY27u00PI3zqOIfdcLViTHTQ5vdjWXNIWyGJ7wAI1hWsX-F4)

Kickstarter Link: http://kck.st/3L9Vv1z (http://kck.st/3L9Vv1z)

First SEVEN pages are on the Kickstarter as a taster
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: rogue69 on 10 May, 2022, 08:38:21 PM
The third and final book in the Woodland Creatures Wild Souls series has just launched on Kickstarter

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cristinaroswell/woodland-creatures-wild-souls-1-3-the-last-stand?
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Colin YNWA on 14 May, 2022, 10:32:15 AM
Just to emphasize how wonder Chris Askham's Small Press stuff is I've posted an image of a truly fantastic page from issue 3 of his brilliant Switchblade Stories comic.

https://forums.2000ad.com/index.php?topic=37797.msg1084008#msg1084008 (https://forums.2000ad.com/index.php?topic=37797.msg1084008#msg1084008)

Buy the comics

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ChrisAskham (https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ChrisAskham)
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Colin YNWA on 18 May, 2022, 09:35:20 PM
As said below I got all four physical copies of Switchbalde Stories in the recent Kickstarter. The reason is a spillage of milk at a sleepover damaged my issue 3 beyond repair - (don't you hate not being able to over react to other folks kids!) and the Kickstarter was for issue 4 BUT that leaves me with spares of issues 1 and 2 SO...

I'm offering them out to anyone here who wants to try the series - which I heartly recommend. All I'd ask (and clearly will never actually check!) is if you like them buy issues 3 and 4 off Chris (and any other of his lovely stuff you fancy). If you don't pass them onto someone who might.

That way everyone wins. You get free comics and Chris hopefully get more exposure and business. Win win!
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Colin YNWA on 04 June, 2022, 08:46:08 PM
Just done a re-read of all the Switchblade Stories issues 1-4 - 4 being the latest and it gets better and better. Its a wonderful hot, downtrodden read, rich in its influences, character and Chris Askham's art just gets better and better. They really are fantastic comics. And if you've not read them don't forgot I have copies of issues 1 and 2 to give away - not one has claimed them yet.

Quote from: Colin YNWA on 18 May, 2022, 09:35:20 PM
As said below I got all four physical copies of Switchbalde Stories in the recent Kickstarter. The reason is a spillage of milk at a sleepover damaged my issue 3 beyond repair - (don't you hate not being able to over react to other folks kids!) and the Kickstarter was for issue 4 BUT that leaves me with spares of issues 1 and 2 SO...

I'm offering them out to anyone here who wants to try the series - which I heartly recommend. All I'd ask (and clearly will never actually check!) is if you like them buy issues 3 and 4 off Chris (and any other of his lovely stuff you fancy). If you don't pass them onto someone who might.

That way everyone wins. You get free comics and Chris hopefully get more exposure and business. Win win!
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Daveycandlish on 10 June, 2022, 09:53:45 PM
Latest PARAGON kickstarter has just launched with lots of lovely extras and add-ons for your perusal and delectation.

32 page anthology comic. Now you know you like them - you are on a forum for such a thing!
Check it out here >>>>> http://kck.st/3NAvxoR (http://kck.st/3NAvxoR)

Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: SmallBlueThing(Reborn) on 10 June, 2022, 09:57:12 PM
Quote from: Daveycandlish on 10 June, 2022, 09:53:45 PM
Latest PARAGON kickstarter has just launched with lots of lovely extras and add-ons for your perusal and delectation.

32 page anthology comic. Now you know you like them - you are on a forum for such a thing!
Check it out here >>>>> http://kck.st/3NAvxoR (http://kck.st/3NAvxoR)

Backed. Looking forward to it, as always.

SBT
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Daveycandlish on 12 June, 2022, 05:09:25 PM
Cheers SBT!

Apologies, that link seems a duffer. Try this one;

https://t.co/VIbAwJlPSg (https://t.co/VIbAwJlPSg)
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Daveycandlish on 13 August, 2022, 07:17:12 PM
IT'S SMALL PRESS DAY!

Celebrate the best of the small press; buy a copy of PARAGONcomic and get a free back issue plus repro reprint of issue one!
Many professionals started in the small press. The likes of PJ Holden, Garen Ewing, Phil Elliott, Tom Newell, Jim Campbell, Neill Cameron, Shaky Kane and others have all graced the pages of PARAGON over the years.
Who will be the next rising star?
Buy a copy of this 32 page, A4, action adventure anthology and discover the next great work!

http://paragoncomic.blogspot.com/2022/07/paragon-31-available-now.html (http://paragoncomic.blogspot.com/2022/07/paragon-31-available-now.html)

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtnDE_U9B4ok6V6KwYqqMyga4R6nP6TUOgIQXGI0hAsmyNTCHHnyW_6Pgt-TDsyF7eZBVMWC248GbKgNlP-pFbzSs8PLFgH5wF8NO3VlcLykNV7ZuMftNdCYqXIDAkx2uzJ18k_eKFxSwuo4qf3HJsfOe0XJoZdkGP5Bvg8eP3rfxSzZtneb8Bs7Xl/s320/Outer%20front%20cover.jpg)
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Colin YNWA on 28 October, 2023, 05:53:30 PM
Well Switchblade Stories 5 has landed today and been read already and it remains superb. My one complaint is this one ends a little abruptly and on quite the cliffhanger, so we're left dangling until Chris has the next one in the can and we get the next Kickstarter.

Its a brilliant series with alongside the Special there are 6 issues to get your teeth into all available from Chris' Etsy Store (https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ChrisAskham?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=746819031&from_page=listing). If you want to try before you buy no one has claimed my copies of issues 1 + 2 and if anyone wants them I reckon I can dig them out still.

OR look out for him on Kickstarter as each one to date has offered all the issues to date and hopefully the next will. As well as lots of other lovely stuff - I got a page of art again at an insanely good price!

So yeah if you haven't grab some Switchblade Stories, you won't regret it.
Title: Re: Small Press Suggestions
Post by: Daveycandlish on 28 October, 2023, 07:13:37 PM
I know I bang on about this one a lot but that's because not enough of you read it!
Honestly, it's a belter. And so many small press legends have passed through the pages with many going onto be professional. The latest Kickstarter has only days left to run and this one is a good jumping on point for new readers with  two complete stories and part one of a new adventure for Captain Bulldog.
It's worth £3 of your groats!
CLICK HERE TO BACK THE KICKSTARTER (http://kck.st/3rnjwNR)
(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh230NiQCGTeHRWuC66nzG69vgWNIS25RXP_1y_A7sam8I_0eQ2EtVQcDLzhfoE2x6fu-rvAEER5iTsqtRBwJXFutp67npo-wLYY5Fm0apnXC7pYe8DxxmLoUFwRA0WGXXqllRsPYZqQa0LnDc5sn7g8HgWH3naTm4KdrlyXC6RQtU2dN8Qau5O864Pl60/s320/%2333.jpg)