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The Crowdfunding Carousel: When Yesterday's Comics Depend on Tomorrow's Backers

Raven Oweiner · October 30, 2026
Comic-book crowdfunding has raised millions of dollars, but some backers are still waiting years for their rewards. From Ethan Van Sciver's campaign backlog to long-delayed projects and questions about cross-campaign financing, The Crowdfunding Carousel examines the money, the promises, the documented delays, and what happens when yesterday's obligations collide with tomorrow's fundraising.

How to Stay Healthy and Fit During College Semester

Bill Casticart · January 18, 2021

Being a college student is no walk in the park. There are plenty of things that require your immediate attention: classes, communities, parties – for many even jobs. It is easy to forget about healthy habits and start drifting.

Mike S. Miller's MAGANIFICENT SEVEN May Be Last Hurrah for Trump-Trend Comics

RJ Carter · November 7, 2020

Presidents have been featured, satirized, and flat-out lampooned in comics for as long as there have been Presidents and free speech. Superboy and Superman both managed to meet President Kennedy. Spider-Man met President Obama. President Roosevelt was nearly a junior member of the All-Star Squadron.

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