Hello ThoughtScape folks!
I’m stoked to let you know that ThoughtScape Comics will be returning to Kickstarter this January with TWO BRAND NEW ISSUES (#4 and #5)! And, if you’re a new reader, you’ll also be able to pick up the first three issues as well!
Read on to check out the teaser trailer and some full-page previews of what’s coming your way in these jam-packed releases! But first, head over to the COMING SOON PAGE ON KICKSTARTER and hit the NOTIFY ME ON LAUNCH button so you don’t miss it when the campaign goes live!
Alright, you went over to the page? You clicked the NOTIFY button? Sweet. Nicely done. You won’t miss out AND you helped us out by boosting our pre-launch follower count! Now, let’s get to that preview!
Oh wait, one more thing: the ThoughtScape Comics online store will be closing SOON (like a week from today). If you want to pick up any issues of TSC for a sci-fi loving friend as a holiday gift, or perhaps pick up books one and two of my YA graphic novel series Lifeformed for the young-at-heart person in your life, best to do that now. Use code CME9FLR for 10% off your order.
Okay, now on to the preview…
The ThoughtScape 2024 Kickstarter Campaign
Launching on JANUARY 2nd, this latest campaign aims to fund TWO NEW ISSUES of ThoughtScape Comics, my anthology series that serves up sci-if action, thrills and chills in the tradition of 2000 AD, Black Mirror and The Twilight Zone.
If you're new to the ThoughtScape, this is an opportunity to get caught up on the anthology series that The Comic Book Yeti calls "a must read" by picking up all FIVE issues - well over 250 PAGES - of acclaimed, thought-provoking science fiction comics.
If you've supported TSC's earlier campaigns, you can pick up just the new issues, #4 and #5, which feature art from Luke Horsman (2000 AD), Lane Lloyd (God-Puncher, Sable), Carly A-F (Kingdoms Of Life) and Rob Gaughran (Producing the End of the World) in addition to regular contributors Dave Law and Karl Slominski.
Here’s what’s in store in each of the two new issues…
ThoughtScape Comics #4
In TSC #4, you’ll get the fourth installments of our flagship serials ThoughtScape 2319 and Ex Post Facto: A Dash Varrick Misadventure, travel back to the 1940s for a tale of technological paranoia and demonic possession, then jump into the near future for a psychedelic bit of body (modification) horror.
Before the stories, though, comes a FANTASTIC cover by artist Karl Slominski! Here’s a peek at the undressed image…
ThoughtScape 2319: Parish, The Thought (Part 4): Odessa’s pursuit of the criminal Fountainheads leads her into a face off with an even more dangerous opponent. Co-created and drawn by Dave Law (The Space Odditorium, Wolf Punks. [ONGOING SERIAL]
Out of the Mouths of Babes: A strike-busting mobster in 1940s New York believes his newborn son is possessed by the devil. Co-created and drawn by Luke Horsman (2000AD, Oathbound). [SELF-CONTAINED/ONE-SHOT]
The Update: A convenience store clerk appears to be the last survivor of a software update gone horribly awry. Co-created/drawn by Lane Lloyd (Sable, God-Puncher). [ONGOING SERIAL]
Ex Post Facto: A Dash Varrick Misadventure (Part 4): Dash’s secret origin (and psychic demise?). Co-created/drawn by Karl Slominski (Lady Mayhem, Evermore Falls, Cult of Ikarus) [ONGOING SERIAL]
ThoughtScape Comics #5
In the fifth issue of TSC, you’ll get, naturally, the fifth installments of our flagship serials ThoughtScape 2319 and Ex Post Facto: A Dash Varrick Misadventure, and also experience alien abduction AND existential malaise ThoughtScape-style.
PLUS, starting with the fifth issue of TSC, we’ll have multiple covers per issue. I’m always trying to find ways to work with more artists, and this seemed like a no-brainer. So, you’ll get three covers to choose from for TSC #5 or, better yet, you can collect them all! Fantastic images from (my now-long-time collaborator) Dave Law, Jim Kersey and Paul Harrison-Davies! Here’s a peek at Paul’s…
ThoughtScape 2319: Parish, The Thought (Part 5): Odessa faces a psychic attack while floating in space and glimpses the origins of both friends and foes. Check out this incredible page Dave put together! He’s always willing to go along with my nonsense and find stunning ways to bring it to life. [ONGOING SERIAL]
Immortal Hits: A tragic tale of mix tapes, headphones and alien abduction. Co-created/drawn by Rob Gaughran (Producing the End of the World).
[SELF-CONTAINED/ONE-SHOT]
The Roar: A romantic vacation, ThoughtScape-style (i.e. not very romantic). Co-created/drawn by Carly A-F (Kingdoms Of Life, Something Spectacular, Bat's Moonlight Feast). [SELF-CONTAINED/ONE-SHOT]
Ex Post Facto: A Dash Varrick Misadventure (Part 5): What fresh emotional turmoil awaits our hero? Only me and Karl know, and you’ll have to wait ‘til the issue is in your hands to find out. [ONGOING SERIAL]
As you can see, a wide variety of strange tales and gorgeous artwork will be yours to behold in ThoughtScape Comics #4 and #5. Don’t forget to help us hit 200 followers ahead of launch by going over and smashing that NOTIFY button NOW and getting ready to lend your support on January 2nd! We’ll need your help to launch big and spread the word.
Thanks!
Matt