Sam Hawthorne: Power & What We Leave Behind

Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up: Dystopian Detective, Super-Bug and Love Stories

This week, August Tales has once again tracked down fascinating crowdfunding projects. Whether it be gritty detective stories or soft-hearted love narratives, there’s no shortage of passion and originality across these works.

 “What We Leave Behind” By CoCo Comics Publishing

Coming from CoCo Comics Publishing, “What We Leave Behind” aims to raise $394 by September 30. It’s an anthology with eight stories, authored by James Patricks. The collection explores diverse genres, artists, and importantly, the theme of legacy. Anthologies like this enable us to probe simpler yet, universal questions. In this case, “What we leave behind?”

Consider exploring highs and lows of Brockhampton’s output or a psychological thriller involving chillingly realistic disguises. Packed with material for every fan, the book is a coalescence of Patricks’ own anxieties around the legacy we tend to leave behind.

Sam Hawthorne: More Than Meets the Eye

The brainchild of 19-year-old Jakob Luedtke from Berlin, “Sam Hawthorne: An Extra Layer of Onions” is seeking $1,663 by October 12. In this narrative, you’re introduced to Sam, a hotdog-loving private investigator who scrutinizes cases through a distinctly dispassionate lens.

Channeling a stoic detective who just wants to chill, the creator hits a unique perspective. Get your hands on an exclusive digital edition for $8 and uncover Sam’s peculiar infatuation with hot dogs.

Power Bug: A Must-See Crowdfunding Project

“Power Bug” features Virgil Starshine on an arduous journey toward fulfilling his destiny as the hero the world needs. Though it has started slowly, the comic’s unique appeal, characterized by terrific art and tokusatsu-inspired ranger, stands out.

Created by Jaedyn Carmichael and Joao Leal Luiz, this project requires $1,000 by October 5. You can dive into the Power Bug world by pledging as little as $5.

Te Quiero, Te Amo: A Beautiful Journey of Friendship and Love

Embarking on a further quest, we found “Te Quiero, Te Amo.” It’s currently eying $1,500 by September 19. The comic captures the lives of Chava, an introverted Latino, and his marching band companion.

What started as a friendship between two Latinos evolves into a wonderful story of love and acceptance. The comic succeeds in addressing intense themes like homophobia, familial dynamics, and generational trauma within Latino communities.

Return to Solace County with J. Marshall Smith

Closing our insightful journey, we reach J. Marshall Smith’s “Solace County – Vol. 3.” With a goal of $6,000 by October 9, Smith re-introduces us to his bestselling series. In addition to re-releasing “Good Girl Laika,” Smith presents Solace County’s third volume. Smith, renowned for his love and isolation tales, assures that this latest work won’t disappoint.

In retrospect, this week’s crowdfunding round-up hits some riveting high notes. Full of creativity and diversity, we are reminded, once again, of the unique power of independent comics and their creators. If any of these projects caught your eye, I urge you to back them up before time runs out.