Issue 3 digital edition coming soon!
6 months ago
– Wed, Apr 08, 2026 at 09:13:55 AM
Hi everyone,
Happy spring! Things are cooking over here at Blood of Atlantis HQ!
I'm happy to report that lettering for issue 3 is complete, and we are working to finalize the back matter pages. Once those are done, the digital copy of issue 3 will be ready for distribution.
Backers whose pledge included your name listed in the back of the issue just received a Kickstarter message from me with information on how to submit your name to be included. If you don't want your name listed, no worries.
It is important that you submit your response ASAP so we can finalize the issue. I'll be working on the BackerKit survey over the next week, and my goal is to send out the survey once the digital issue is ready, meaning once you fill out your survey, you get your digital comic!
Next up will be finalizing the print versions, so we can get the campaign fulfilled by next month.
A campaign worth your tokens ending today!
Theseus is a full and detailed retelling of the myth, novelized and worked into a coming-of-age tale full of comedy and adventure. Young Theseus starts off like any teenager burdened with responsibility: he avoids it. But while encountering vicious bandits (each with their own brand of villainy) and mythological monsters, he begins the path towards a better and more capable version of himself...while still leaving room for humor.
If you love Greek mythology and a good sense of humor, then you'll love Theseus.
Back the campaign here.
Thank you for an amazing campaign!
7 months ago
– Fri, Mar 06, 2026 at 01:00:31 PM
Hi everyone,
We've reached the end of the Blood of Atlantis issue 3 campaign!
Thanks to your support, we unlocked 3 stretch goals, hit the $10K mark, and finished with over 340 backers!
So what happens now?
Kickstarter is processing payments now, and it will take a couple of weeks for Kickstarter to transfer over the funds to me.
If you received an email saying that your payment couldn't be processed, please follow the instructions, as you only have a limited amount of time to fix your payment information so that your pledge can go through. You'll also see a red banner at the top of the page the next time you visit Kickstarter.
If your tier included a thank you in the back of the comic, I will (hopefully) be using the Kickstarter survey tool to collect your name shortly, so that there won't be any delays in sending the book to print.
I will also be setting up the post-campaign rewards survey over on BackerKit.
Through the survey, you'll provide your email address for digital item delivery and your shipping information (if you are a physical tier backer).
In addition, you'll be able to buy any of the add-ons that were available in the campaign, like extra covers and swag.
I’ll give you a heads-up before we send the survey so that you can watch for it.
Surveys will remain open for about a month, at which time they will be locked down - except you will be able to update your address right up to a week or so before rewards are shipped.
As always, we are so grateful for your support and for your enthusiasm and can't wait to get you your comic!
If you want a fun bonus to hold you over until the comic comes out, check out the new Blood of Atlantis trailer I just posted earlier this week.
All the best,
Jon
Third stretch goal unlocked! 2 campaigns to check out!
7 months ago
– Wed, Mar 04, 2026 at 12:16:07 PM
Hi everyone,
With one day left, I'm happy to report that the Blood of Atlantis issue 3 campaign...
Thank you, Vegeta! And that means that we've unlocked the third stretch goal and revealed the fourth stretch goal:
Everyone gets an all-new holo trading card with art from Fran Deglado! If we unlock the fourth stretch goal, Enid Balám's pulp story will be expanded to three pages. So continue to share the campaign and let's have a big finish!
Campaigns worth your tokens
Lampblack is a story of art and war set in a fantastical early 20th century world. If you're a fan of Studio Ghibli, you will love the whimsical magic and fantastic settings of Lampblack. You can expect epic battles, terrifying monsters, and ancient powers. Step into a world filled with strange creatures and stranger magic.
Lampblack has gorgeous artwork with a unique landscape format. Volume 1 features over 130 pages of story!
Back the campaign here.
An ongoing anthology featuring fantastic creators and amazing stories - these are wildly fun spy adventures, set mostly in and around the 1980s (but spanning over half a century’s worth of history and plots that all blend together into one massive tale).
Back the campaign here.
Looking strong heading into the final week!
7 months ago
– Fri, Feb 27, 2026 at 12:21:21 PM
Hi everyone,
We've got just under a week left in the issue 3 campaign! Based on our current trajectory, I think we are going to finish above the campaign for issue 2, which would be amazing.
So please keep sharing the campaign and telling your friends! We got a great shout-out from Absolute Batman writer Scott Snyder yesterday!
Meanwhile the vote for the bonus pulp story is heating up. Here is the current tally:
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Ring of Prometheus: 6.5
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Blade of Medusa: 2.5
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Gear of Antikythera: 2
There's still time to vote and it's anyone's game!
To vote, head to the campaign comments page and select which story you want to see adapted!
Campaigns worth your tokens
I wanted to highlight two campaigns from veteran creators on the sci-fi side of comics!
An outcast detective and punk vigilante team-up to stop a terrifying conspiracy. Don't miss this epic cyberpunk series, available in regular book size or giant size (half a metre high!) showcasing the stunning cyberpunk art of Monty Nero.
This is a new take on cyberpunk, with a unique world full of strange and surprising rules. It looks different too, rendered in shades of silver and black shadow with flashes of eerie glowing blue or red. It builds on the atmosphere of films like Blade Runner, The Big Sleep, and comics like Hellboy and Akira, to create a fresh story full of explosive new ideas about the future.
Get it here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/f02/giant-sized-cyberpunk-books-1-and-2
If you could snip someone out from reality, from ever existing, would you do it?
And if you were next on the list, what would you do to save yourself?
Get it here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pestocomics/snip-1
Second stretch goal unlocked + your input needed! More campaigns to check out!
7 months ago
– Tue, Feb 24, 2026 at 11:52:52 AM
Hi everyone,
Hope you had a nice weekend! We were buried under more snow here in New York, but hopefully it will melt soon.
Second Stretch Goal Unlocked & Third Stretch Goal Revealed!
I'm happy to report that we've unlocked the second stretch goal! All backers will now get a 1-page comic illustrated by Enid Balám chronicling a pulp adventure from Beatrice's imagined past! Basically, we're going to turn one of our pulp homage covers into a real story! But we need your help picking!
To vote on which story will be featured in the stretch goal comic, leave a comment on the main campaign page here with your vote! Here are the story choices:
- The Blade of Medusa
- The Gear of Antikythera
- The Ring of Prometheus
Voting is open until the end of the campaign. Could the story expand to more pages? With your support, anything is possible ;)
Because we've unlocked the second stretch goal, we're also revealing the third stretch goal: an all-new Pillars of Atlantis holo trading card, the second in the series! If we unlock this stretch goal, Fran Delgado will illustrate a new card that will be included in everyone's pledge (digital or physical). Plus, new backers will also get the first card in the series, so you'll be able to build your collection.
Campaigns worth your tokens
The Pirate Queen is revealed to be the SEA WITCH'S DAUGHTER! Can she and Aria survive Sirens, Sailors, and Sea Monsters? SWEET & SPICY!
The Little Mermaid & The Pirate Queen #2 is an enchanting tale of forbidden romance! It's both a Safe-For-Work AND a Mature series with two editions of the book brought to you by Kat Calamia, Phil Falco, and Rafi de Sousa.
Back the campaign here.
RAYNA tells the story of a young barbarian warrior who seeks vengeance on a coven of witches who murdered her tribe when she was a child. Finding her place in a brutally unforgiving world, Rayna will explore beautiful and haunting landscapes while slashing her way through monstrous threats like griffins, vampires, werewolves, and other supernatural beasts. Guaranteed to be an action-packed yet emotional story of carnage and vengeance.
Back the campaign here.
