Quick Reminder...
over 2 years ago
– Mon, Dec 04, 2023 at 09:57:54 AM
Hello Horror Hounds -
I don't mean to scare you (or do I...?), but if you received a notification from Kickstarter that you need to update your payment information, pretty please do so soon. You only have about three days left to correct it or your Kickstarter rewards disappear FOREVER.
(OK, maybe I *am* trying to scare you.)
But we do have quite a few that need cleaning up, and we want all of you to get your rewards. We may be biased, but this book is too awesome to let slip away.
Speaking of, David and I are hard at work sequencing the stories, making sure everything flows seamlessly from one scare to the next.
Stay tuned for more news on that front!
Meanwhile, contributor Christopher Brimmage ("Branded") is back on Kickstarter with the latest in his long-running series MANDRILL, P.I.:
MANDRILL P.I. Issue #6 is the 24-page sixth chapter in the story of a hardboiled, hard-drinking private detective in a cartoon city who must solve the murder of its foremost celebrity. As he investigates the crime, he learns of a deadly conspiracy that festers behind the scenes and threatens to engulf the entire town—a conspiracy filled with MAD SCIENCE and insanity that would only be possible in a cartoon world!
The book is a little bit Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, a little bit Hellboy...and a whole lot of fun. Plus, it's drawn by NIGHTMARE THEATER volume 1 contributor Carlos Trigo ("Ahead of Joaquin"). This is the final issue of the first arc, and there are plenty of ways to catch up if you missed out on the campaigns for the other issues (or prose novels!).
So if that makes you want to investigate further...
CLICK HERE TO BACK MANDRILL P.I. #1-6
And finally, friend of the theater Michael Katz has just three days left on METAL HEAD #2:
This NSFW sci-fi is written by Michael with Keith Champagne (DAYBREAK! and more) and illustrated by up-and-coming artist Bruno Abdias (DC Comics' upcoming CYBORG, plus MAGNUS, YOUNGBLOOD, THE OWL GIRL, LA SOMBRA vs FLAME GIRL, and more).
Here's the pitch: "Alien invaders have enslaved Australia, left to their devices by the rest of the world. Humans are trapped in exoskeletons, forced to work as mindless slaves for their alien overlords.
One man is able to throw off his brainwashing. He is beset with flashbacks of memories from other alien slaves who had been forced to wear the same exoskeleton. This gives him the ability to use his exo suit to fight back, and launch a counterattack against the invaders.
With the help of a friendly alien and a civilian human, can our hero achieve freedom? Can he trust anyone in this world of fifth columnists and government sanctioned race traitors?"
Featuring 49 pages of story plus back-up material, this adults-only book gives you a lot of bang for your buck. So if you want to check out the campaign and some of their great variant covers...
CLICK HERE TO BACK METAL HEAD #2
Back soon with more NT3D news...
- Clay
Thank You! + Next Steps (IMPORTANT)
over 2 years ago
– Thu, Nov 30, 2023 at 06:54:54 PM
Hello gals and ghouls,
A fews hours ago, our delightfully dreadful campaign met its grisly fate!
We did hit our third stretch goal, which means that we'll be adding the Richard Fairgray pinup to the book. (And if you ask verrrrrry nicely, we'll send you the NSFW version--but don't say we didn't warn you!)
On behalf of our monster of a lineup: THANK YOU!
NIGHTMARE THEATER is a labor of love, and we can't wait to get the final volume into your hands.
What happens now (IMPORTANT):
Kickstarter has already charged the card you have on file.
If you got a message from Kickstarter asking you to update your payment information, pretty please do it fast! You only have one week to correct it, and we want you to get your rewards.
Other than that, your work here is done.
We expect to more-or-less adhere to the timeline posted on the campaign, but if anything changes, we'll let you know ASAP. In fact, we promise to keep you updated every step of the way... without terrorizing you with too many posts.
Deal? Deal.
COMING ATTRACTIONS
Before we go, here are a couple of other books we think should be on your radar...
Friend of the Theater Ted Sikora, mastermind behind the Hero Tomorrow line of comics, is back on Kickstarter with issue 3 of his series Punchline and the Vaude-Villains. This five issue series set in Cleveland goes deep into the psyche of Drayton Hayes/Punchline as he's challenged by the main superhero in their universe, Apama, and a brand new nemesis from Mexico — Violanté the Undead!
No knowledge of previous stories is required to enjoy this series, but there are rewards that bundle the entire catalog of their fantastic shared universe. Be sure to check out the stellar variant covers (one is posted above) and the long list of pull quotes from some big-name comics veterans and journalists. I can personally attest that all of Ted's books are top-notch, but don't take it from me... take it from former Marvel EIC Jim Shooter, who says reading a Hero Tomorrow book is "like finding water in the desert."
If that kind of praise makes you want to skip to the punchline, click the image above or...
CLICK HERE TO BACK PUNCHLINE 1-3
And finally...
Our friend Sam Noir will soon be launching a hardcover collection featuring the best of Cauldron magazine. Like the prelaunch says, "Arthouse meets Grindhouse. Edgy Contemporary Supernatural Tales for Mature Readers. A Deluxe High Quality Archival Hardcover."
I thoroughly enjoyed the issue of Cauldron that I backed, and Sam's projects are always well done. If you're a fan of horror anthologies (and something tells us you are), you'll want to see what they're brewing over at Cauldron.
So click the image above or...
CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW CAULDRON ON KICKSTARTER
That's all for now. Thanks again for the support... and don't forget to fix those credit cards!
- Clay, David, & the Nightmare Theater crew
A Sneak Peek from David Avallone + Stretch Goal #3 is...
over 2 years ago
– Sun, Nov 26, 2023 at 06:42:21 PM
Everybody OK?
Now that we made it through the horror-show that is Thanksgiving (*shudder!*), here's another sneak peek at a story that hasn't hit our main page yet.
Once upon a time, writer David Avallone (Elvira: Mistress of the Dark) was stabbed by a psychotic… and that horrific incident became the b-plot on the world’s most popular sitcom. Find out why he’s “stabworthy” in the amazing true story A KNIFE IN THE BACK, with art by Richard Fairgray:
We're stoked to have David rejoin us after his brilliant Volume 1 offering, and wouldja believe this tale marks the third story Richard is drawing for NIGHTMARE THEATER 3D?
Which is as good a time as any to mention...
STRETCH GOAL #3
No, this is not a reference to my post-Thanksgiving waistline.
When we hit $19,666, we'll unlock a special pin-up from Richard featuring Shelley Poe Stoker and... a very special guest star.
To tell would be spoiling things. But I'll just say that the SFW version will be included in the book... and if you ask very nicely, we'll send you the NSFW version digitally. (But don't say we didn't warn you!)
Coming Attractions
Another prolific NT3D contributor, Travis Gibb (The Bog), is back with his latest, a one-shot set in the world of GRANITE STATE PUNK.
This ongoing series of one-shots, which explores WITCHCRAFT, ADDICTION, and PUNK ROCK, has been picked up for publication by Scout Comics and features work by the RINGO-NOMINATED creator Mr. Gibb, art and colors by Patrick Buermeyer, RINGO-NOMINATED Jerome Gagnon on Letters, and Edits by Heather Gibb.
So if a rare, gritty look at Witches, New Hampshire, Youth, Addiction, and Punk Rock sounds like your jam...
CLICK HERE TO BACK GRANITE STATE PUNK - THE COVEN
Not represented in NT3D, but definitely worth a mention: our friends at Last Ember Press are back with Bloom Pretty: Forget Me Not #1, the first book in a multipart story arc in the world of Bloom Pretty. Last year they launched their most successful campaign to date with Bloom Pretty: Lily of the Valley, and this new one is zooming up the Kickcharts as well.
Lily of the Valley was a love story. Forget Me Not includes plenty of that, but is more of an action fantasy with a good dose of vengeance thrown in. So if that sounds like a bloomin' good time, there are only 48 hours left, so hurry up and...
CLICK HERE TO BACK BLOOM PRETTY: FORGET ME NOT #1
That's all for now. Back when we break that stretch goal!
- Clay
Blake's Buzz tonight!
over 2 years ago
– Tue, Nov 21, 2023 at 12:45:07 PM
Buzz, buzz, babies!
Taking a quick timeout from Turkey prep to let you know that David and I will be guests on Blake's Buzz tonight (Tuesday, 11/21) at 8pm EST/5 pm PST.
We'll be chatting with Blake about NIGHTMARE THEATER 3D... and anything else that pops out of our mouths. If you've tuned in before, you know these are lively discussions, so join us why don't you?
You can click the image below or...
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT BLAKE'S BUZZ
Coming Attractions
Meanwhile, volume 2 contributors Phil Falco and Kat Calamia have a couple of campaigns going on we want to highlight, so pretty please check 'em out:
The first is for their "Werewolf", "Superhero", "Horror" & "Snow White" Enamel Pins, based on their enormously popular properties "The Beast & Snow", "HAUNTING", and "Like Father, Like Daughter."
Kat and Phil are the dynamic duo of Kickstarter, and chances are, you've already backed one or more of their books. Their enamel pin campaign has a little over 6 hours left (!!!) and is oh so close to funding, so if you want to wear your support for these great books, click the image above or...
CLICK HERE TO BACK "WEREWOLF", "SUPERHERO", "HORROR" & "SNOW WHITE" ENAMEL PINS
Speaking of their great books...
The latest issue of their SLICE OF LIFE is now on Kickstarter for 9 more days. In Slice of Life: Anime Action Adventure #1, Pokémon, Sailor Moon, Power Rangers, Dragon Ball Z and MORE anime tropes collide in this WEBTOON "Slice of Life" parody!
I love how they pitch it:
This 22-page action-packed Isekai oneshot is our love letter to Anime, Manga, and other Japanese media. Based on "Slice of Life" - our Webtoon series about a gritty anime protagonist, Lady Vengeance, who comes to life and has learn to live in the real world. A Reverse-Isekai, if you will.
So with this new-reader friendly spin-off, we wanted to do the opposite by taking the "Slice of Life" characters and sending them into worlds inspired by various popular anime series.
A Reverse-Reverse Isekai! Or, you know. just an Isekai.
Hilarious, heartfelt, and action-packed. Whether you're a veteran fan of "Slice of Life" or completely new to the series, this is the perfect comic for you.
As always with Kat and Phil, you know you're in for a great story, killer art, and a professional book. So if that sounds like something you'd like a slice of...
CLICK HERE TO BACK SLICE OF LIFE: ANIME ACTION ADVENTURE #1
Back soon to talk about the next stretch goal.
See you on the Buzz?
- Clay
