Are you looking for a comic series to read? With a beginning and an end? Something off the beaten path, deep in the woods, right next to the edge of a cliff? Well if you’d walk back over to where I am I could tell you about five comic series that have been brought into this world via crowdfunding.
God Summoner
So you’ve come here wanting a series that takes place in both a fantasy world and our modern one? And that takes place in the 1930’s/40’s? With sibling-based squabbles? And some cosy moments between a father and his daughter? Then you’re in luck! God Summoner is a tale about a woman named Yram who rules the land of Zaros as the Grand Summoner and her attempts to summon an old god. She faces plenty of opposition as she marches towards her goal from her own brother, former friends, and an entire resistance group! One of the keys to her plan is a young woman named Adelice who is imbued with power and a fiery spirit. Though these two women are the focus we’ll get a few different perspectives on both sides of this fight. The dialogue is deep and hits hard when it needs to; the different conversations and interactions help flesh out these well-written characters. The violence gets messy and the death count isn’t low, but it isn’t exaggerated. The tone shifts frequently depending on which person is the focus and the situations tend to start off light before getting very intense. This is a series that’ll suck you in with its story and keep you there with its characters.
“How many issues are there, and is this series still ongoing?”
There are five issues in total, this series is complete.
“How is the art?”
The art is in black-and-white with a high amount of detail in the faces, the scenery, even the clothes. From the buildings so grand you have to crane you neck to see the top to the various methods of transportation, the story is told just as much with words as it is with the art. Even the fire and mystical effects come alive on the page.
“What is the overall film rating of this series?”
PG-13 due to violence, but a couple of issues are R with some gore.
“I didn’t read all those words. Who exactly is this for?”
If you like fantasy tales led by a motley crew with a woman at the center going against a lady big bad with mystical elements and a focus on family with revolution, rebellion, and destiny themes then this is for you. The characterization in this comic is done well.
Purchase Link: https://godsummoner.gumroad.com/
Review Link(God Summoner #1): https://thepointofclicking.com/god-summoner-chapter-1-comic-review/
Miss Meow
Ok, so maybe fantasy comics aren’t your thing. But what is your favorite kind of pet? A dog? I’m gonna pretend you said cats. Miss Meow is a series about a superpowered woman with some high-tech gadgets and a cat-themed crew going up against a supervillain woman with some high-tech gadgets and a cat-themed crew! Wait don’t skip to the next entry, there is a lot more to the story here. There is some intense personal beef, a Spartan helmet, fancy parties featuring a bunch of superpowered mercenaries, and some reality show-level drama! This is a series that has two strong characters (Miss Meow and Katfight) at the forefront with a plot that’ll have you hooked and waiting for the next issue. The dialogue here is great with a lot of back-and-forth conversations and interactions that can go from humorous to serious in an instant. There are many fight scenes ranging from scuffles to all-out brawls with death being an option. The intensity increases with every issue and the stakes are high throughout. This is a series that might seem lighthearted and a bit comedic at first but you’ll learn quickly that is everything but.
“How many issues are there, and is this series still ongoing?”
There are currently eight(I have only read five) issues and the series is complete. The Kickstarter Edition is four issues long then it was rebooted in the Retail Edition which is eight issues long.
“How is the art?”
The art is smooth-looking but also has the high-level of detail you’d find in older comics. The backgrounds are well done but the focus is always the characters. With their many costume changes and hairstyles not to mention the gadgets, there is always something to look at. There are also many revealing outfits for the ladies throughout.
“What is the overall film rating of this series?”
PG-13 mostly but R gets touched for violence, death, lewdness.
“I didn’t read all those words. Who exactly is this for?”
Do you like superpowered women going head-to-head for initially unexplained reasons in a modern world with other superfolk and dangerous items in play? Do you like cats?! MEOW!
Purchase Link: https://mercpublishing.com/search?options%5Bprefix%5D=last&q=Miss+Meow
Review Link(Miss Meow #1: Retail Edition): https://thepointofclicking.com/miss-meow-1-retail-edition-comic-review/
Fatgirl
Alright so maybe you aren’t cat person but you still want a lady with superpowers? Oh no powers? Just some powerful self-made equipment? Well that’s oddly specific, but I have what you need. Fatgirl is a heroine who overcomes self-doubt and outside influences to help protect others. This is a comic series that takes place in the same world as Nothing-Man so you’ll see some familiar faces and plot threads while also meeting new characters and getting a look at the situation from a different angle. This series also gives us the origins and backgrounds on a couple other heroes and villains. The cast is primarily women(same as Nothing-Man, funnily enough) and though they all aren’t fully fleshed out there is enough there to make them more dimensional. The action here is full of hard hits, crashes, and superpower-related attacks. Things The dialogue is of the superfolk variety with quips and quick explanations along with some angry conversations. There is an air of danger throughout with some moments becoming very intense but there are still some lighthearted moments. This is fun series that fleshes out the characters we’ve already met in Nothing-Man while giving us more background for the story as a whole.
“How many issues are there, and is this series still ongoing?”
Four issues, the series is complete.
“How is the art?”
The art styles change three times and while the first two issues have a darker tone visually the last two brighten things up. There is plenty to look at from the scenery to the backgrounds of the various panels. The costume variety here is very high with some choosing fashion over function. Superpower use looks great on the page.
“What is the overall film rating of this series?”
PG-13, mostly for violence and just about everybody has hard nipples.
“I didn’t read all those words. Who exactly is this for?”
If you like folk with superpowers and a cast primarily made up of women with violent fights and secret happenings while providing us with origin stories and some background and self-affirmation while giving us some nice-looking outfits then this is for you.
Purchase Link: https://www.indyplanet.com/hyperverse-comics
Review Link(Fatgirl #1): https://thepointofclicking.com/fatgirl-issue-1-comic-review/
Damsel from D.I.S.T.R.E.S.S.
Oh so now you want a fantasy comic? After you made me show you two different superheroine series? You know what, fine. Do you ever wonder what it would be like if James Bond were a woman in a fantasy world and had some mystery surrounding their life? You don’t? Can you pretend you do? Because I’m about to tell you about Damsel From D.I.S.T.R.E.S.S.. This series stars a woman named Bec who works for an organization tasked with preventing problems using stealthy and sneaky methods. Bec is accompanied by the human Dave and the dwarf Brunhilde as she goes on a kingdom-spanning journey in her search of a princess. In this story there are some classic fantasy creatures like orcs, elves, the aforementioned dwarves, talking skeletons, and even wraiths! The action here is like something out of D&D with unconventional combat methods and battles full of quips. The dialogue here is mostly conversational with some humor injected by characters other than Bec, who generally has a no-nonsense demeanor. The tone is somewhat serious when it some to the story with a few funny moments strewn about. The intensity increases as the series goes on with these characters getting deeper, more dangerous situations. This is a series with an interesting premise, well-written characters, and a new hook every issue, wrapping it all up with a satisfying conclusion.
“How many issues are there, and is this series still ongoing?”
Five, and it is complete.
“How is the art?”
The art is very detailed and colorful with a good amount of focus on the scenery. The characters are well-drawn with full-featured faces that do an excellent job of showing the various emotions. Also the way flashbacks are done add an extra oomph to the story.
“What is the overall film rating of this series?”
PG-13 mostly but R gets touched in later issues.
“I didn’t read all those words. Who exactly is this for?”
If you like lady-led fantasy tales dealing with espionage and royal mysteries along with violence and magic with some humor scattered throughout this is for you.
Review Link(Damsel from D.I.S.T.R.E.S.S. #1): https://thepointofclicking.com/damsel-from-distress-1-comic-review/
We Are Scarlet Twilight
I was just about to leave, but you want one more recommendation? One starring a guy? With an evil woman? And there has to be vampires too? I have just the thing! We Are Scarlet Twilight is a story about a superhero named Captain Lancet going up against the Scarlet Twilight Cult. This is a pulpy series reminiscent of older media like The Green Hornet and other early comics. The cult’s main goal requires involving themselves with some supernatural forces and Captain Lancet is trying to prevent that. There are also some classic science fiction elements here like cloning and laser weapons. The action in this series at some points will remind you of black-and-white movies and shows while at other points it gets gory and bloodier than you’d expect. The dialogue seems like it should be read in a transatlantic accent as the overall style and tone of this is series is from that era. Characters do like to ham it up occasionally. The intensity goes up and down but there is a seriousness that hangs over the whole story. This is a sort of love letter to the early days of superhero media from the story to the art with the supernatural and science fiction additions adding an intriguing extra layer to this entertaining series.
“How many issues are there, and is this series still ongoing?”
Four, and the series is complete.
“How is the art?”
The comic is drawn in the art deco style which helps to reinforce the era this story takes place in. The color palette is mainly red, blue, and yellow but with heavy shadows and muted coloring this looks far from basic. The characters look like leads in a classic Hollywood film and are either dresswear or skintight(for the men).
“What is the overall film rating of this series?”
R overall for the gore and blood.
“I didn’t read all those words. Who exactly is this for?”
If you enjoy pulpy stories starring superheroes dealing with the supernatural and evil organizations with some strong science fiction elements and bloody violence this is for you. Also if you like comics with a classic Hollywood feel.
Review Link(We Are Scarlet Twilight #1): https://thepointofclicking.com/we-are-scarlet-twilight-issue-1-review/
