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Death Transit Tanager 2

Created by Karl Kerschl

Tanager tries to rescue a young girl from the jaws of death in issue two of Karl Kerschl's hit new sci-fi comic series.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Process Videos and New Pages!
4 months ago – Thu, Jun 06, 2024 at 05:14:10 PM

Hey, all! Thought you might like a look at the process videos for some of the DEATH TRANSIT TANAGER art I've been doing for the campaign! These videos are sped-up 2X and edited a bit to cut out the boring parts where I space out and stop drawing to watch TV. :)

INTERIOR PAGES!

And I'm currently drawing the last couple of pages of the feature story for this issue (hopefully I can fit it into 20 pages!), so here's a peek at some of the story pages featuring Tanager and this young girl who doesn't yet have a name.

We're more than halfway through the campaign now, and I'll be back soon with more updates! If you have friends and family who you think would like a sci-fi-murder-mystery-monster-fighting-ghost-hunting comic book, PLEASE TELL THEM! Finding new readers is hard and I'm always trying to get my comics in front of as many eyes as possible!

Thanks so much, again! More soon!

KARL RECOMMENDS...

First up, a project from the legend himself, Mr. Brian Pulido!

LA MUERTA/LADY DEATH #1 is a 64-page graphic novel crossover featuring a showdown between two of Coffin Comics' most popular characters...

The campaign ends in 12 HOURS, so check it out HERE!

ALSO loving the look of Charlie Stickney's new book:

HOW I SLEPT MY WAY THROUGH COLLEGE AND OTHER TALES FROM FRESHMAN YEAR is an adult thriller comic book series from the co-creator of White Ash, The Game and Glarien.

Written by Charlie Stickney, with art by Emiliana Pinna, colors by Dearbhla Kelly, and letters by Conor Hughes, the 24 Page third issue of HISMWTC continues the story of Stephanie, an ambitious young college freshman who's swept up into a game of cat and mouse with a brilliant professor, whom she discovers is running a high-end escort service using students as call girls. Think -- House of Cards having a three-way with How To Get Away With Murder and The Girlfriend Experience.

GET IT HERE!

Art Drop #2!
4 months ago – Tue, Jun 04, 2024 at 08:22:06 AM

Hi, Everyone!

Here are three new pieces I drew for the campaign! As before, two of them were done live on camera (shout-out to everyone who dropped in to hang out with me!) and the third one I did in abject loneliness. :)

They're ALL available right now as ADD-ONS, so get in there before someone else grabs them!

If you missed the Live-Stream and want to watch a replay, it's over here: 

THREE SKETCH COVERS REMAINING!

For those who missed the Commissions Tier, these are original drawings on a blank cover version of DEATH TRANSIT TANAGER #1. I made twelve available and there are THREE slots left. They're the same quality of art as the pieces you see above, but drawn directly onto a comic cover, which is pretty cool and a really nice collector's piece.

You can get them as ADD-ONS in the campaign.

These are some of the Sketch Covers I drew for the previous campaign. There's a full issue 1 comic inside!

Thanks again for all the support! I'm excited to get this book out to you! 17 Days Left!

KARL RECOMMENDS...

Here's another cool-looking sci-fi comic, made by a husband and wife team based in the UK!
Arks has been described as Adam and Eve meets Ridley Scott's Alien - and they've based it on as much real science as possible. CHECK IT OUT!

And another one...

"Nexus: Scourge" by Mike Baron, marks a return to form for the Eisner Award winning comic book writer. Check out his new graphic novel here before the campaign ends this week. It's already fully funded and looks beautiful. Definitely a must have for any fans of Nexus - like me!

Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/big-studios/nexus-scourge

Live-Stream #2!
4 months ago – Mon, Jun 03, 2024 at 09:27:45 AM

Live-Stream begins at 1:00 PM TODAY!

I'm creating another batch of art for the DEATH TRANSIT TANAGER 2 campaign and you're invited to hang out with me while I draw!

I'll be streaming via YouTube Live. Here's the link: 

When I've finished the new art pieces, I'll post them on the Kickstarter campaign as Add-Ons, so if you'd like an original piece from me, this is a great way to get one!

See you soon!

DEATH TRANSIT in 3D!
4 months ago – Thu, May 30, 2024 at 09:22:22 AM

Hey, everyone! 

We're almost $50K funded and I wanted to take a moment to show you more of this amazing 3D model of DEATH TRANSIT MAGPIE.

What's her story? She's a DEATH TRANSIT with the same ability as Tanager to see and speak to the dead, but whereas Tanager works as a civil servant, Mags left her government job to go private. She tracks down the spirits of wealthy clients' friends and family, charging a LOT of money for her services. This occasionally brings her into competition with her peers, all of whom she's happy to screw over.

This is an .STL file for 3D Printing at home!

I know a lot of people don't have 3D printers at home (I don't) but if you do, or if you have access to one, these models are awesome. You can print them at whatever size you want and they look great on a shelf.

The model was sculpted by the amazing team at MAD'S MINIS, who reached out to me on the last campaign and did an incredible Tanager model. I'm working with them on more fun stuff, so stay tuned!

AVAILABLE as an ADD-ON in the Kickstarter Campaign!

Can't wait to see what you guys do with these!

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Get it HERE!

From the publisher that brought you Bi Visibility, Rainbow Canvas, and Hairology comes Transphoria: A Trans/Nonbinary Comic Anthology!

Transphoria is a 90 page GRAPHIC NOVEL that collects 19 new short stories about Trans & Nonbinary experiences of Gender Euphoria(feelings of joy in how your gender is presented and perceived)! 

Get it HERE!

NEW ART DROP!
4 months ago – Mon, May 27, 2024 at 01:48:09 PM

More ORIGINAL ART!

Here are the new pieces I drew for the campaign! Two of them were done live on camera (shout-out to everyone who dropped in to hang out with me!) and the third one I did with only my dog for company.

They're ALL available right now as ADD-ONS, so get in there before someone else grabs them!

And if you want to watch a replay of the livestream, it's over here:

Back soon with more goodies!