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Brian Mannell - On Kickstarter: The Wretched (Horror/Sci-fi) @bmannell.bsky.social · 1d

Pats and the Falcons against the Bills the past week:
(Pats broke the body. Falcons broke the spirit. lol)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvc1...

Dark Knight Rises - Your Spirit or Your Body

YouTube video by Justin Jefferson

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Brian Mannell - On Kickstarter: The Wretched (Horror/Sci-fi) @bmannell.bsky.social · 7d

Here's the 5th character, Nina, and some links to the comic if interested in checking it out! 😊

Link to the comic in Spanish (also available in English!) -> globalcomix.com/c/the-wretch...

Link to the Kickstarter launching next year -> www.kickstarter.com/projects/bri...

Brian Mannell - On Kickstarter: The Wretched (Horror/Sci-fi) @bmannell.bsky.social · 7d

Thanks to Alejandra, all 5 cards of my main characters from The Wretched are translated into Spanish! Why? Because the comic will be in Spanish, too!

I can only post up to 4 images, so be sure to check the comments for the fifth character, plus a link to a 40pg preview in Spanish + Kickstarter! 😁

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Brian Mannell - On Kickstarter: The Wretched (Horror/Sci-fi) @bmannell.bsky.social · 16d

New Substack post on signing with my first publisher, along with updates surrounding my #comic The Wretched, such as a new cover reveal!

Be sure to read more here! Lots of exciting stuff! 😁
substack.com/home/post/p-...

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Edward Kane (he/him) @nyaliss.bsky.social · 18d

My next comic, SPRYTE, just hit 75 prelaunch followers so page 3 is up for your hungry eyes! Share the page so we can unlock page 4!!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/nya...

#indiecomic #comics

the first page of SPRYTE, art by Felipe Thowsand. Written by Edward Kane. Lettered by Tom Lynott

Spryte kickstarter image, art and colors by Felipe Thowsand.

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Brian Mannell - On Kickstarter: The Wretched (Horror/Sci-fi) @bmannell.bsky.social · 20d

Click here to follow Kickstarter:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/bri...

Click here to read the first 40 pages! 😀
globalcomix.com/c/the-wretch...

#horror #indiecomic

Coming soon: The Wretched #1: A 70-Page Sci-fi Horror Drama

Experiments of a mad scientist struggle with self-discovery and vulnerability while navigating anxiety and cruelty in a hostile world.

www.kickstarter.com

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Brian Mannell - On Kickstarter: The Wretched (Horror/Sci-fi) @bmannell.bsky.social · 20d

Woo-hoo, we made it to 50 followers! 🥳
This is my first #comic, so it's nice to see many others are interested in it. I'm planning to get the #Kickstarter ready by mid next year, so hopefully we can get many more onboard. :3

Next up: Targeting 60!

Anyone want a look? Check the comments below! 😁

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Brian Mannell - On Kickstarter: The Wretched (Horror/Sci-fi) @bmannell.bsky.social · 23d

And if you happen to give it a read, and would like to know when the full first book will be released, you can follow me here, or on any of my socials at the bottom within my Kickstarter here (where you can also hit "notify," too!). 😁

www.kickstarter.com/projects/bri...

Coming soon: The Wretched #1: A 70-Page Sci-fi Horror Drama

Experiments of a mad scientist struggle with self-discovery and vulnerability while navigating anxiety and cruelty in a hostile world.

www.kickstarter.com

Brian Mannell - On Kickstarter: The Wretched (Horror/Sci-fi) @bmannell.bsky.social · 23d

Well... In a rather sudden turn of events...
You can now actually read the first 40 (out of 70) pages of my first #comic, The Wretched, on @globalcomix.com. 😳

It's a mix of #horror, drama, and light #sci-fi, if that's up your alley.
Available in English+Spanish. 😊

globalcomix.com/c/the-wretch...

Read Kickstarter Preview: The Wretched Chapter 1 in English Online

The Wretched follows four young experiments of a mad scientist called “amalgams” (creatures made of human, animal, and machine), who are sent out to kidnap humans for their master in a diseased and de...

globalcomix.com

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Brian Mannell - On Kickstarter: The Wretched (Horror/Sci-fi) @bmannell.bsky.social · 23d

Me, back working the overnights this week.

a man in a suit and tie is sitting in the back seat of a car and smiling .

ALT: a man in a suit and tie is sitting in the back seat of a car and smiling .

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Brian Mannell - On Kickstarter: The Wretched (Horror/Sci-fi) @bmannell.bsky.social · 24d

I may not watch enough to follow the stories, but watching wrestling with friends is amazing.

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Brian Mannell - On Kickstarter: The Wretched (Horror/Sci-fi) @bmannell.bsky.social · 26d

Three days to go! 😲

Brian Mannell - On Kickstarter: The Wretched (Horror/Sci-fi) @bmannell.bsky.social · Sep 14

Sketch Knight needs $750 in 7 days!
Who would like a comic centered on a disabled hero who's powers are channeled through their sketch pad?

Let's give it some help! 💪😁

Sketch Knight #1 A Rook City Universe Comic, via @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/bra...

Sketch Knight #1 A Rook City Universe Comic

Sketch Knight follows William Wilds as he navigates his powers, friendships and graduating high-school, oh! And the crime syndicate!

www.kickstarter.com

Brian Mannell - On Kickstarter: The Wretched (Horror/Sci-fi) @bmannell.bsky.social · Sep 14

Sketch Knight needs $750 in 7 days!
Who would like a comic centered on a disabled hero who's powers are channeled through their sketch pad?

Let's give it some help! 💪😁

Sketch Knight #1 A Rook City Universe Comic, via @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/bra...

Sketch Knight #1 A Rook City Universe Comic

Sketch Knight follows William Wilds as he navigates his powers, friendships and graduating high-school, oh! And the crime syndicate!

www.kickstarter.com

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Brian Mannell - On Kickstarter: The Wretched (Horror/Sci-fi) @bmannell.bsky.social · Sep 9

Me, listening to the album "From Mars to Sirius" by Gojira, and going on an inward journey while being one with the planet.

a basketball player is making a funny face during a game .

ALT: a basketball player is making a funny face during a game .

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Brian Mannell - On Kickstarter: The Wretched (Horror/Sci-fi) @bmannell.bsky.social · Aug 28

Hey there! Been a while since I shared this, and I'm looking to get my follow count up towards 50 as my next goal. :)
If you like horror with Frankenstein's Monster-like characters, please take a look if you have a moment and consider following. 😊

#comic #horror

www.kickstarter.com/projects/bri...

Coming soon: The Wretched #1: A 70-Page Sci-fi Horror Drama

Experiments of a mad scientist struggle with self-discovery and vulnerability while navigating anxiety and cruelty in a hostile world.

www.kickstarter.com

Brian Mannell - On Kickstarter: The Wretched (Horror/Sci-fi) @bmannell.bsky.social · Aug 28

That's how we survive the hardest of days. We lean on what makes us happy.

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Edward Kane (he/him) @nyaliss.bsky.social · Aug 27

Literally the only thing giving me a little hope about my current Kickstarter is the handful of Dark Tower mega fans who said the art is awesome.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/nya...

The Pursuit of Shadows - fantasy/horror book series

Slipcase edition featuring 3 fast-paced novellas in paperback. Over 600 pages! For fans of The Dark Tower & Supernatural.

www.kickstarter.com

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Edward Kane (he/him) @nyaliss.bsky.social · Aug 28

Last year, I contacted Felipe about doing a little portfolio piece. We talked about #hollowknight and #chainsawman and quickly we came up with Spryte!

Now, that portfolio piece is an ongoing comic!

Click the notify me button and follow us into the depths...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/nya...

Coming soon: Spryte #1 - a YA action/adventure comic book

Spryte can harness light, but can they face their own darkness? Inspired by Finding Nemo, Hollow Knight, and Chainsaw Man.

www.kickstarter.com

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Edward Kane (he/him) @nyaliss.bsky.social · Aug 20

Less than $800 away from funding! That's about 15 slipcase boxsets. You know you want one...

www.kickstarter.com/projects/nya...
💙📚🪐

The Pursuit of Shadows #1-3 - fantasy/horror book series

Two broken people discover the truth of our world: the afterlife as we know it is a lie. For fans of The Dark Tower & Supernatural.

www.kickstarter.com

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Charlie Stickney @charliestickney.bsky.social · Aug 19

KICKSTARTER TIP.
One of the things I've seen lately on a lot of campaigns are some fabulous looking reward graphics that actually work to the detriment of selling the product. And here's what I mean by that...

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Brian Mannell - On Kickstarter: The Wretched (Horror/Sci-fi) @bmannell.bsky.social · Aug 18

[email protected] Needs more follows!
Some fun stories for you #cat lovers out there. 😛

www.kickstarter.com/projects/kat...

Coming soon: Cat Stories For All Ages - Bongo's Buddies

20 cats doing things you never imagined they could do - great for fans of Puss in Boots, shipped months before hitting retail outlets.

www.kickstarter.com

Brian Mannell - On Kickstarter: The Wretched (Horror/Sci-fi) @bmannell.bsky.social · Aug 17

Love them, too! They da bomb! ♥️💪

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Brian Mannell - On Kickstarter: The Wretched (Horror/Sci-fi) @bmannell.bsky.social · Aug 16

Y'all, 5 minutes to go here and it crushed the funding goal!

This is a fantastic #comic #anthology of so many amazing creators, so if you like #cthulu and fairy tales, PICK THIS UP on #Kickstarter! 😁

Cthulhu Invades Fairy Tales - GRIMM FATES - 17O page OGN
www.kickstarter.com/projects/ora...

Cthulhu Invades Fairy Tales - GRIMM FATES - 17O page OGN

Imagine a twisted realm where Fairy Tales collide with Cthulhu cosmic horror, in this dark reimagining of these classic tales.

www.kickstarter.com

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Edward Kane (he/him) @nyaliss.bsky.social · Aug 15

No backers so far today. Who wants to remedy that for me?

www.kickstarter.com/projects/nya...
💙📚 #fantasybooks

The Pursuit of Shadows #1-3 - fantasy/horror book series

Two broken people discover the truth of our world: the afterlife as we know it is a lie. For fans of The Dark Tower & Supernatural.

www.kickstarter.com

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Brian Mannell - On Kickstarter: The Wretched (Horror/Sci-fi) @bmannell.bsky.social · Aug 14

New variant cover by @jhammondart.bsky.social added in!
IT'S SO CUTE! GAH! 💖

You will find the cover added into our #Kickstarter page here, along with #comic page samples and story info! If you love good #drama and #horror with monstrous kiddos, check it out!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/bri...

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