Durruti #2 Continues to Ship + Class War Animals, Calvin & Hobbes, & NPCs D20 Tee
4 months ago – Wed, Dec 27, 2023 at 09:38:55 PM

Hey folks!

Quick update: wanted to pop on here to let you know that I got The SWZA Vol. 1 Hardcover reprints on Christmas Eve:

And the first major mailing of them along with a large number of Durruti books have already gone out:

If you ordfered the harcover in addition to Durruti #2 you're gonna be really happy: These books are HEAVY and thick. GREAT quality. I can't wait for you to get them:

This fiasco with the misprinted SWZA Vol. 1 books has seriously hurt me this holiday season. I was supposed to have fulfilled SWZA and Durruti #2 already but couldn't without the hardcover.

Now I *have* the hardcover and fulfillment is almost done, but that means I can't run the kickstarters I had planned until a month or two later than intended, which just gums the whole process up.

So, if you want to help out, and would like to get some cool stuff at the same time, here's some suggestions:

Snow White Zombie Apocalypse Vol. 1 Hardcover Misprint:

We've already had a huge response to the NPCs Misprint collector's version particularly the $30 Early Bird version, Which has just ONE discounted book left!  However, there are also 9 discounted books left specially for you guys:

If you want to get a reconstituted version where you have all the comics and poems that were cut off, you can grab a fixed/reconsituted version with $80 worth of books and comics for just $50!

SWZA Major Arcana Tarot Pack

Finally, if you want something really special, I've added the three signed and numbered Cruxshadows Tarot Cards for a special price:

We also have:

NPCs Premium Cotton D20 Tee!

AND, for the edgier among you:

Or:

And of course the classic:

Thanks folks! Holiday has been stressful but it's so exciting making comics for you! If you don't already have Durruti #2 you'll get it soon & Durruti #3 is right around the corner!

-Brent

Durruti #2 is IN MAILBOXES + Calvin & Hobbes Makhno Tee + FREE Cruxshadows Christmas Album
4 months ago – Thu, Dec 21, 2023 at 08:32:14 PM

Comrades, 

Thank you for your patience. Sorry for the lack of update. I wanted to make sure I had everything Holidays are hectic enough on their own and this one has been a DOOZY (more on that below).

First thing's first:

DURRUTI #2 is hitting Mailboxes!

There's still alot of fulfillment left to do, but I am moving heaven and earth to get these books to you. As you can see, I've added a ton of extra swag to make up for the wait, and you know that I make the BEST swag on Kickstarter.

And speaking of which:

Durruti & Makhno Calvin & Hobbes Mashup T-Shirt!

I very rarely print shirts, this is because they are insanely expensive to print in small quantities in the USA, and I don't like the idea of going overseas because...well, I wouldn't be a very good comrade if I did.

However, I just REALLY love this as a shirt and honestly I've wanted a Calvin and Hobbes shirt my entire life, and this is the closest I could get.

New Cruxshadows Christmas Song!

As most of you know, I am collaborating on a fantasy novel with Rogue, frontman for the international chart-topping Goth/Darkwave Band The Cruxshadows!

Every year Rogue puts out a FREE christmas song. It's on his website right now. Go DL it. I did. It's amazing. 

And it's not just one song, there's basically an entire Cruxshadows Christmas album there.

And yes, this is really free. It's a great way to get in the holiday spirit AND listen to something new or a new take on old classics. All that's required is that you consider a suggested donation, to support his work and keep this tradition going:

Anyway, I gotta jump back into fulfillment. I will be updating again very soon!

Solidarity,

-Brent

Durruti #2 is IN THE MAIL + FREE Sticker + New Series: NPCs: Myth, Magic, & Retail!
7 months ago – Mon, Oct 09, 2023 at 04:51:16 AM

Hey comrades,

Thanks for being so patient. I am happy to report that your books have arrived. It's the largest shipment I've ever had and speaks to just what we've been able to accomplish together:

The book is positively GORGEOUS, both outside:

 And inside:

Fulfillment has begun and several issues are already in the mail. I'm starting with people who put in late pledges to Durruti #1, those who gave to the Spanish Kickstarter in US and Canada, and people with the simplest orders. Those of you with lots of premiums or who live overseas will likely have to wait a few more weeks. 

Still, the books will get to you, most of you, on or before the November deadline. 

I ALSO have something really cool to share with you, I give you: "Class War Monkey" the first in a series of playfully edgy stickers depicting scrappy animals striking back against their human oppressors!

You will notice that this cute little guy is a longtailed macaque, a species of monkey that are known for developing particular cultural practices INCLUDING stealing valuable stuff from tourists and refusing to return them unless given food:

I'm going to be making these into a series of stickers and prints, as well as t-shirts--if there's enough interest (Sound off in the comments if you want one).

So, how do you get one of the first print run of these stickers? WELL you could either wait until the Durruti #3 campaign OR pre-follow and pledge to my newest series (Drumroll Please):

NPCs: Myth, Magic, and Retail:

This is a project I've been working on for a long time, and is a collaboration between myself and my longtime comrade Zac Xeper frontman for The Dog Park Dissidents, who, if you're unfamiliar, Absolutely Slap:

 Zac & I have been friends for years (We met at Occupy Wallstreet) which is why it's SO exciting to finally make this collaboration public! If you're a fan of the fantasy genre in any respect: Books, Movies, Videogames, you name it! You're gonna LOVE NPCS!

Also as it's me making this book, there are perhaps, some themes that those of us who are critical of social hierarchy and late capitalist consumerism might enjoy:     

The art is being done by Kit Buss of Critical Role, and Juan Francisco Mota, artist for Durruti: Shadow of the People #2. 

They have both done some incredible work on this book, and I am so excited to bring it to you, but I can't without your help!

So how do you help out a comrade with critical mutual aid AND get this guy absolutely free of charge, before anyone else does? Simple, just click here or belowand then click "Notify Me". Then, pledge at "The Book level" or higher, during the first 24 hours, you'll also get this awesome, radical sticker 100% free with all your other premiums.

Even if you don't plan to get the series, you can still help by clicking "Notify Me" as Kickstarter's algorithm treats us much better, the prome pre-followers I have.

So what are you waiting for? Smash that "Notify Me" button like it's a bugged NPC blocking the door! 

Solidarity,

-Brent

Durruti #2 is being printed! + FREE MUSIC + Ukrainian Mutual Aid Success +
10 months ago – Sun, Jul 23, 2023 at 12:50:06 AM

Hey Folks!

It's been a while so I'm ducking in to give a quick update. First thing's first: DURRUTI#2 is currently being printed!

At the moment I don't have an ETA, but as soon as I have one I'll share it with you.

In the meantime my writing partner Rogue of Cruxshadows just released two NEW songs, and you can DL both here absolutely free:

Feel free to DL, listen and share!

Also, the desk flags just came in and they look AMAZING: 

If you'll recall, the first flags were delivered were of such bad quality I couldn't in good conscience send them to you. I'm so glad I waited, because these really are something:

If you still want one, you can get them here.

Second of all, I and Razom want to thank all of those who made the fundraiser for critical humanitarian mutual aid a success!

The fundraiser is over, but if you still want the special variant cover for Durruti #2 you can get it here.

Third of all, if you're following my other series Snow White Zombie Apocalypse there are some absolutely GORGEOUS minor arcana cards in the works:

Three of Cups:

Ace of Swords:

If you want to catch up with the series, you can pre-order the graphic novel (which is also being printed as we speak) you can get it here.

Aaand that's about it for now! Hopefully the next time I update your books will BE in the mail!

Solidarity,

-Brent

Makhno Desk Flag Reveal + Last Chance to Support Ukrainian Civilians
12 months ago – Wed, May 17, 2023 at 05:02:43 PM

Hey folks,

So, quick update. First thing's first: The campaign to honor Makhno's memory and contribute to critical on-the-ground humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine only has three days left, and we're coming down to the wire: just a bit over $400 is left to raise. 

If we miss this goal, nothing happens. This badass cover doesn't get printed and 30% of each pledge doesn't go to help Injured and displaced Ukrainians: 

For whatever reason social media companies have been banning/delisting Ukrainian War content--I guess the powers that be don't want us focused on this--I am NOT going to let them win, because this isn't just a comic, it's a chance to help save some lives--but I need YOUR help to do it.

So please, whatever you can do: pledge, share, scream from the rooftops, anything.

Now that we're past that:

Makhno Flag Reveal:

I am still waiting to get the final, high-res files back from my production guy. In the meantime, I'm happy to report that the Desk Flags have been completed and they're on their way to me as we speak. This took a really long time, but I think you'll agree that the quality is worth the wait:

In other news, I was recently interviewed on three major Podcasts/Youtube Channels, if you want to check them out they are:

This is Revolution:

Coffee with Comrades:

Anark:

That's about it for now, thanks so much for everything!

Solidarity,

-Brent