This is the fourth time I’m doing this in the year 2024! We’re gonna start off with some Southern horror, take a trip in a vehicle of some sort, go back to some horror, and after I don’t really know. Let’s get to it!
If you missed Part 3, click here to read it: https://thepointofclicking.com/crowdfund-comic-anthologies-ive-read-in-2024-part-3/
Mississippi Macabre #1
Mississippi Macabre #1 is an anthology of horror tales that take place primarily in early 1900’s Mississippi. Some of these stories are based on events that people debate the validity of as they tend to blend real facts with the supernatural. These yarns can be scary, creepy, and grim. At the end of this issue there are articles explaining the history behind each of these legends. There are also a number of comic advertisements for different places you can visit in Mississippi. The violence here is mostly physical with not much in the way of blood or gore. Most of the art here is gritty and in color with only one story being a bit cartoonish, and one story being in black-and-white.
“Which story was your favorite?”
The Phantom Barber of Pascagoula.
“Which story had your favorite art?”
Crossroad Blues.
“How many stories are there?”
Four stories, 7-9 pages each, seven one page ads, and four articles about the legends that were in each main story.
“All those stories, can I get one quote?”
“There once was a girl named Belinda.”
“You ever been to Mississippi?”
I used to live in Pearlington.
Purchase Link: https://www.jacksoncomics.com/product/mississippi-macabre-1/13
Kickstarter Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jacksoncomics/mississippi-macabre/description
Are We There Yet? Our Lives in Transit
Are We There Yet? Our Lives in Transit is an anthology all about traveling. Some of the stories are about cross-country road trips while others are about quick, walkable journey. The modes of transportation vary as well from the expected, planes, trains, boats, and cars to imaginations and spaceships. There are autobiographical tales, heart-wrenching dramas, loving romances, silly comedies, and peaceful slice-of-life stories. There isn’t really any violence here and no blood or gore. The art is in black-and-white with a majority of the stories having varying levels of cartoonish art.
“Which story was your favorite?”
Deer in the Headlights, Do You Have your Driver’s License?, and The Passenger Princess Instruction Manual.
“Which story had your favorite art?”
Passage Forward: A Journey from Alaska to Washington.
“How many stories are there?”
Eighteen, all six pages long.
“All those stories, can I get one quote?”
“Life. In. Prison.”
“Do you traveling?”
Not at all.
Kickstarter Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/levelgroundcomics/are-we-there-yet-our-lives-in-transit/description
Tales of Cape Fear Volume 3
Tales of Cape Fear Volume 3 is an anthology that focuses on ghosts, ghouls, otherworldly creatures, and beings that can’t be seen by most, if any people. Some of these stories are horror-themed while some are autobiographical and others are just dramatic with a heavy air of creepiness. There are also a few ads for geek-related businesses in Wilmington, NC. There is some violence here and most of it is physical and/or implied with very little blood and gore. The art is in black-and-white with more modern serious styles than cartoonish ones. This anthology wasn’t crowdfunded but later issues were, that’s why I’ve put it here.
“Which story was your favorite?”
Watch Dog and Convenience Store Creep.
“Which story had your favorite art?”
A Live Stream.
“How many stories are there?”
Fourteen, all four pages long except one which is three. There are five one-page ads.
“All those stories, can I get one quote?”
“I’d find this interesting if I didn’t think I was gonna die!”
“Have you ever seen a ghost?”
I think it was just my imagination.
Physical Link: https://www.angelafernot.com/product-page/tales-of-cape-fear-issue-3-cover-a
One Comic To Rule Them All
One Comic To Rule Them All is an anthology full of stories inspired by the word “fantasy”. Some of these take place in a fantastical world with strange creatures, others play out in one person’s mind, and a few are about the clashing of reality and fiction. Most of these are dramas but there are also comedies, romances, mysteries, horror, and action-heavy tales. There is violence here which can be gruesome and gory with significant blood, though most stories don’t get to this level. There are more serious art styles than cartoonish ones and the majority of these comics are in color. This anthology wasn’t crowdfunded but it was put together by people who make comics that are.
“Which story was your favorite?”
Sproot: In A Spot Of Bother, and The Dinner.
“Which story had your favorite art?”
The Ride.
“How many stories are there?”
Twenty-Four, all four pages each.
“All those stories, can I get one quote?”
“W-what have you done to me? This is very suspicious!”
“What is your fantasy?”
Sleeping through the night.
START AGAIN: Stories #2
START AGAIN: Stories #2 is an anthology with stories that take place in the START AGAIN Universe. Two of these appear to be standalone dramas while the third has a connection to the main story. These all play out like slices-of-life with romance, potential relationships, and some sadness. There isn’t any violence, blood, or gore here. There is nudity and a sexual situation. The art is drawn in a detailed, modern style with a realistic color palette.
“Which story was your favorite?”
Alesha’s Story.
“Which story had your favorite art?”
They were all drawn and colored by the same person.
“How many stories are there?”
Three, all six pages long.
“All those stories, can I get one quote?”
“Why overthink it so much?”
“What’s the last thing you restarted?”
My laptop.
Kickstarter Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jamieme/start-again-stories-collection/description
