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Crowdfunding is a group effort, and we're partnering today with Crowdfundr to give a boost to comics with active campaigns! Take a gander at these 6 comics that need your help to come to life:

1. UM Volume One by buttercup

Campaign link: https://crowdfundr.com/umvolume1

Description:
UM is a magical girl comic about Eugenée, a Black, nonbinary, aspiring birth-worker who finds themself mixed up in a millennia-old conflict between the powers that be and a faction of cosmic, shamanic midwives. UM Vol.1 is intended for readers 18+.

2. We Don't Go Through the Angelgrass Volume IV by Courtney Loberg

Campaign link: https://crowdfundr.com/72MHc9

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As part of Women's History Month activities, we're shining the spotlight on women in comics and manga. Every Tuesday, we'll feature amazing women who have left a mark on the comics and manga industries. Today, we're traveling the world and covering women from different corners of the world who have made incredible impacts lasting multiple generations: Rumiko Takahashi, Marjane Satrapi, Tove Jansson, and Marguerite Abouet.

Rumiko Takahashi

Rumiko Takahashi is a highly acclaimed mangaka renowned for her influential contributions to the manga industry. Takahashi began her career in the late 1970s with the publication of her debut manga series, Urusei Yatsura, which...

Next up for our Creator Interview series is Novelist Nickie, creator of No Strings. This webcomic was our #1 in the Romance genre by creators, #2 Webcomic by creators, and #3 most popular comic by creators of any format in 2023! That's a major accomplishment. We're so excited to get to sit down with Nickie, and talk about this amazing webcomic.

GlobalComix: Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you got into making webcomics.

Novelist Nickie: You all know me as Novelist Nickie. I’m the creator of the mature, murder-mystery, romance webcomic “No Strings”. I’m passionate about writing. I work full-time in marketing, and I’m a mom. My...

Don't laugh too loud, or the teacher will hear! Have some fun with our Popular Last Week, capturing the absurdity and antics of school life with quirky classmates, outrageous situations, and witty humor. From misadventures in the classroom to zany dares and games in the hallways, these stories are side-splitting journeys through the ups and downs of school life.

Futaribeya, 1580 pages - Published by TOKYOPOP, (cc/ @GCpartnerships)

Sakurako and Kasumi live together in a one-room apartment, share a bed, and have always been together since they first met as roommates in their freshman year of high school. Now, they've finally reached their final year of college. As their...

We've traveled the World and the Seven Seas, and we've hunted down some amazing titles for this Fresh Friday Features this week! What is it that you're searching for? Maybe you'll find it hidden in the depths of these pages.

This week, @ArtCrumbs picked:

• Comic - TALES OF THE VAGRANT DRAGON: follow the journey wandering knight 'Raphael Belthran' through unknown and cursed lands in search of a powerful artifact
• Graphic Novel - Murinae: After Midnight: Rather than a simple innocent tale of survival, a mother mouse tumbles into a reality where human morals are non-existent. Where cruelty and viciousness are the constant. She then discovers a reality where...

While Pi Day celebrates math, any excuse to celebrate desserts and good food is a win! Our What's Trending does just that, showing off some of the tastiest cooking comics and manga around. From delicious desserts to mouth-watering appetizers, you'll find this list more than satisfying.

Papa and Daddy's Home Cooking, 763 pages - Published by MediBang Inc., (cc/ @MediBang)

Sengoku, a chiropractor, was left with a child by his willful ex. Harumi, a manga editor, gained custody of his child after a rough divorce. Each struggling to raise their own child, they decide to share an apartment in the suburbs... What twists and turns await their new family life?! Follow them in...

For our next Creator Interview, we've connected with Alexandra McCarthy in the United Kingdom about her work, featuring the manga Reluctant Hero. Alex has already contributed to numerous comics and manga, including anthologies. We've been excited to hear from manga creators in other parts of the world. We all have different experiences, and I'm sure you'll love hearing from Alex too, so let's get into it!

GlobalComix: Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you came to work with Band of Bards?

Alexandra McCarthy: My name is Alexandra McCarthy, and I’m a UK illustrator based in the West Midlands. I studied at Birmingham City University and received a...

As part of Women's History Month activities, we're shining the spotlight on women in comics and manga. Every Tuesday, we'll feature amazing women who have left a mark on the comics and manga industries. Today, we'll be covering Wimmen's Comix and some of the women speaking out for visibility for both women creators and characters.

Wimmen's Comix

Wimmen's Comix, later renamed Wimmin's Comix, emerged as a groundbreaking all-female underground comics anthology from 1972 to 1992. It followed the influential 1970 publication of It Ain't Me, Babe, the inaugural American comic solely crafted by women, spearheaded by the prominent figure Trina Robbins...

Our latest Popular Last Week looks at the comedic side of crime. From dark humor to criminals being bad at crime, these series are a must-read blend of genres and themes.

Deadly Class, 1664 pages - Published by Image Comics, (cc/ @GCpartnerships)

It's 1987. Marcus Lopez hates school. His grades suck. The jocks are hassling his friends. He can't focus in class. But the jocks are the children of Joseph Stalin's top assassin, the teachers are members of an ancient league of assassins, the class he's failing is "Dismemberment 101," and his crush has a double-digit body count. Welcome to the most brutal high school on earth, where the world's top...

Explore far outside the bounds of the world around you. In this week's Fresh Friday Features we'll see lands far beyond earth! We'll be going into the unknown, let's go on an adventure together!

This week, @Nen picked:

• Comic - Saga: Dejected and tough tabloid reporter Elena Abbott, who previously defeated the occult forces responsible for her husband’s death, must dig herself out from rock bottom if she’s going to save Detroit.
• Graphic Novel - Enoh the Desert King: To Riley Vondrasek, getting away with anything is easy. Kill. Eat what you kill.
• Manga - IMA: Demon Hunter: A rabbit loving bounty hunter, a young billionaire, a normal high...

From gearheads to futuristic scientists, these women in our What's Trending are up-to-date on the latest and greatest technology the world offers. These titles will entertain and inspire while navigating futuristic worlds, battling extraterrestrial threats, and defying the limits of space and time.

Taiduo, 2257 pages - Published by Linwelly Illustration, (cc/ @Linwelly)

500 years into the future, the world has changed. Radiation and extreme weather conditions make life on the surface impossible and all that remains from humanity is gathered in artificial habitats, the life-support-domes. Life inside the domes is highly organized and restricted. What are the chances for...

As part of Women's History Month activities, we're shining the spotlight on women in comics and manga. Every Tuesday, we'll feature amazing women who have left a mark on the comics and manga industries. Today, we'll be covering some of the earliest notable women of comics as well as two organizations and their impacts and contributions.
 

The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund

The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF) is an American non-profit organization started in 1986. Its mission is to protect the First Amendment rights of comics creators, publishers, and retailers covering legal expenses. Originally established to fund the legal defense of Michael Correa,...

Take a peek into the past with our Popular Last Week. Valiant heroes, world-altering rebellions, and people who became legends grace the pages within these records of history. Are you ready to learn and be inspired from tales of the past?

Kalki's Ponniyin Selvan Comics, 380 pages - Published by Nila Comics, (cc/ @Saravanaraja)

Ponniyin Selvan is the pinnacle of Tamil Historical Novels. The way the Cholas ruled the country in a straight forward manner, with Love, Valor and Piousness has been brought to our eyes through this book in a grandeur and realistic fashion by the Legend writer Kalki.

Story and Art by Nila Comics

Freedom Bound, 146 pages -...

Grab your talismans, dowsing rods, and good luck charms, there's some morbid and spooky adventures for our Fresh Friday Features this week! Lurking in the darkest corners of our imagination are the mysterious Espiritus, the spirits of a realm we cannot see. Not all are friendly, so be careful what you wish for!

This week, @ArtCrumbs picked for this week:

• Comic - Abbott: 1979: Dejected and tough tabloid reporter Elena Abbott, who previously defeated the occult forces responsible for her husband’s death, must dig herself out from rock bottom if she’s going to save Detroit.
• Graphic Novel - ACTS ONE NINE: To Riley Vondrasek, getting away with anything is easy....

Hoist the colors for this Leap Day special of our What's Trending! Fantastic adventures on the high seas, hidden treasure yet to be found, and the salty air await you within these pages!

Monday's Forecast for Hareyakana-shi, 96 pages - Published by AmberCloudComics, (cc/ @chopsuey)

Hareyakana-shi is a city in Japan known locally as the city of redemption. Wholly unrelated, "Monday's Forecast for Hareyakana-shi" is both a depressing and casually erotic tale of 4 estranged youths and their day-to-day adventures in finding the meaning in life, or whatever comes close. Also, one of them is an absolute alien.

Story and Art by AmberCloudComics

Our next Creator Interview is with a creator fresh on the manga scene, Christopher Curtis of Christyle Inc.!

Christyle Inc. is making waves and getting noticed within the international manga market. After an incredibly successful Kickstarter that raised more than double the asking amount, we just had to sit down with Chris to have a chat.

GlobalComix: Tell us a little bit about yourself and your various comics and manga.

Christopher Curtis: I'm an indie manga writer who works with my good friend (and talented artist) Ash Kohari. My passion project is JAZZ, but I've written a comic portraying my kids as superheroes on TNT! Supersisters!

GlobalComix: Your current...

As part of our Black History Month features, we're celebrating notable Black comic artists and creators. For our last article of February, we'll feature even five more notable Black creators. For this article, we're celebrating stars from all over the world of the industry, focusing on Olivier Coipel, Felipe Smith, Bill Masuku, and Robyn Smith.

Olivier Coipel

Olivier Coipel is a renowned French comic book artist celebrated for his contributions to iconic titles such as House of M, Legion of Super-Heroes, and Thor. Initially venturing into the realm of visual narrative through animation, Coipel honed his skills on beloved films like Balto, The Prince of Egypt, and The...

Our next Creator Interview is with the multi-faceted Frederick Littles of Wise Acre Comics! A veteran-turned-business-owner, Operations Manager, and Associate Faculty at a Global Campus, Frederick boasts a resume that's truly inspirational.

Being a leader in multiple fast-paced environments has prepared him well for being a comic publisher. Unsurprisingly, running a full creative business operation is not easy. We're grateful we were able to spend some time talking to Frederick about how to step up in our own communities and talk about his newest Kickstarter for a title named Dark Sentinel: Origins! Don't forget to check it out!

With the intro...

The final Popular Last Week of February features the non-fiction genre. Whether we look back on past wrongs, celebrate larger-than-life figures, or illustrate our own lives, these books give us a sampling of real life.

Martyrs of the Sky, 110 pages - Published by kxmpfflieger, (cc/ @kxmpfflieger)

The Great War rages in Europe. Within the chaos, warfare evolves, ushering in the conquest for air superiority. In January 1917, the RFC's 24th squadron welcomes new recruits, meanwhile in Jagdstaffel 11, a new commanding officer arrives to the airfield. Unbeknownst to either side, a lifelong vendetta will soon be born.

Story and Art by kxmpfflieger

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New week, new edition of Fresh Friday Features, where our comics will be discussing how the mistakes, misfortunes or misadventures of our MC's will send them hurtling into new adventures to atone or escape their unfortunate fates. Anti-hero lovers rejoice, cause this one's for you!

This week, @Nen picked:

• Comic - Sea of Stars: A father's love and whole lot of luck can do some crazy things out in space.
• Webcomic - Endless Sea: A young boy realises that his power is always coveted by those who seek to control all, even at the cost of his life.
• Graphic Novel - Boat: Extreme isolation mixed with a little childhood trauma makes for a nightmare of a life.
• ...

Oh, the vibrant worlds you'll explore in out What's Trending! This week, we're spotlighting some must-read teen titles, featuring hidden worlds, deep secrets, dreams, and nightmares in the lives of these youths. No matter what they face, though, these teens will stay strong, learning to trust themselves and their friends to overcome anything in their way.

Sacrifice of Darkness, 136 pages - Published by Archaia Entertainment, (cc/ @Archaia)

New York Times bestselling author Roxane Gay (World of Wakanda, Difficult Women) adapts her short story “We Are the Sacrifice of Darkness” as a full-length graphic novel with writer Tracy Lynne Oliver (This Weekend), and...

As part of our Black History Month features, we're celebrating notable Black comic artists and creators. There are so many creators that we want to highlight, so every Tuesday for the rest of February, we'll feature even more notable Black creators. For our latest article, we're celebrating some current and rising stars of the industry, focusing on Afua Richardson, Sanford Greene, Khary Randolph, and Nikolas Draper-Ivey.

Afua Richardson

Afua Richardson garnered acclaim for her contributions to comic book titles. Her portfolio encompasses cover art for 5 issues of Marvel's World of Wakanda and a short story backup in its inaugural issue, along with illustrating a...

We're excited to announce the next GlobalComix Connects podcast, a livestream we run on our YouTube channel. This Black History Month on Friday, February 23rd, 2024, at 3 PM EST, we'll be running a show with surprise guests.

Here are some of the topics we'll cover during the stream:

• Historical comics from Black creators
• Growing as a Black creator and establishing a community
• Crowdfunding
• Staff Picks and comments from the community (That's you!)

There will also be a Q&A at the end of the livestream and we would love to answer any questions you may have. We've scheduled the GlobalComix Connects podcast in...

Our newest spine-chilling Popular Last Week will test your bonds with tales of friends banding together to survive unimaginable horrors. From pulse-pounding suspense to heart-wrenching sacrifices, these comics will push you and your crew to the limit! It's an immersive journey into the depths of fear and the resilience of friendship in the face of unspeakable terror.

Something is Killing the Children (Volume), 923 pages - Published by BOOM! Studios, (cc/ @GCpartnerships)

Monster hunter Erica Slaughter becomes the hunted and faces her doom alone! With the last person in her corner gone and a ruthless agent from the Order of St. George closing in, Erica Slaughter finds herself...

This week's Fresh Friday Features will send you into a world where animals and anthropomorphic creatures navigate the complexities of life. Enjoy unique perspectives on the human experience through the eyes of a lovable, relatable, or downright diabolical set of characters, blending humor, heart, and thrills!

With tales of friendship and belonging to insightful reflections on identity and society, challenge everything you know about what it means to be alive and see from a different point of view.

This week, @ArtCrumbs picked for this week:

• Comic - Deer Editor: For Bucky, an editor of the crime beat at “The Truth,” it’s all in a day’s work…...