Crusade Comics

06/09/2026

I am so, so excited to announce that Ran: Revenge of the Warrior #1 just about complete! All black and white artwork, lettering, ads, covers, hardcover end sheets, editorial pages and the flip book debut story, Michelle: Spectral Awakening #0 are now complete. We are just waiting on the final four pages of colors which are scheduled finished Friday.
Once we get the templates, Mindy Lopkin will format the covers and interiors and send it off to Jostens.
Ran #1 Kickstarter will end on Friday, June 19th. Indiegogo (LINK IN COMMENTS) will CLOSE FOR GOOD Wednesday, June 24th! Deborah Steffens Tucci and I be on hand for a fun LIVE YouTube close-out party for each we hope you'll all join us to celebrate.
In the coming days we'll be showcasing interior lettered pages, covers with trade dress and give a sneak peak at Mortuary Michelle's art and lettering, which of course features Shi but will not have any spoilers!
Again, THANK YOU for you amazing support!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shiomniv1/ran-revenge-of-the-warrior-kickstarter-exclusive/

06/04/2026

Panel Alert #1!

BRING ON THE BAD GIRLS!

Thirty years ago, the original “Bad Girl” comics spawned legions of devoted fans and multitudes of pale imitations. Three decades later, the genre not only survives, it thrives! Get the perspective of those who were there at the beginning, Inkpot Award recipients Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, Brian Pulido, Billy Tucci, and Top Cow’s Matt Hawkins, the creators behind Lady Death, Shi, Painkiller Jane, Vampirella, Harley Quinn and Witchblade and find out why the Bad Girls are back on top.

The BAD GIRLS ARE BACK and BETTER THAN EVER!

SUNDAY 1:00PM - 2:00PM Bring On the Bad Girls!
Grand 10 & 11. Marriott Marquis, San Diego Marina

See you in July at Comic-Con International

06/03/2026

Join Comic Book Superstars, Aaron Lopresti, Andy Smith, Art Thibert, Billy Tucci, and Graham Nolan on tonight’s eye-opening LIVE stream of, "The Brofessionals”. Tonight, the Bro's take a deep and thoughtful look into tonight's pivotal Election primaries in states like, California, Maine etc., and also showcase their most current projects that are tearing up crowdfunding platforms.

The Brofessionals is one of YouTube’s most entertaining and enduring live broadcasts where fans the world over get to hold candid discussion and interaction with some of comics most successful creators.

THE BROFESSIONALS, CURRENT CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGNS & WEBSITES:

Aaron Lopresti:
https://aaronlopresti.com
https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/aaronlopresti/barbaric-adventures?ref=searchface

Andy Smith:
https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects...
http://kck.st/493IGnZaar

Art Thibert:
https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects...

Graham Nolen:
https://www.compasscomics.com

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grahamnolan/chenoo-77

Billy Tucci:
http://kck.st/3KbD4xM

Crusade’s Shi 32nd Anniversary Specials Here:

www.billytucci.com


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06/02/2026

TONIGHT LIVE on YouTube, 8pm EDT/5pm PDT! Join Comic Book Superstars, Aaron Lopresti, Andy Smith, Art Thibert, Billy Tucci, and Graham Nolan on tonight’s eye-opening LIVE stream of, "The Brofessionals”. Tonight, the Bro's take a deep and thoughtful look into tonight's pivotal Election primaries in states like, California, Maine etc., and also showcase their most current projects that are tearing up crowdfunding platforms.

The Brofessionals is one of YouTube’s most entertaining and enduring live broadcasts where fans the world over get to hold candid discussion and interaction with some of comics most successful creators.

Join Comic Book Superstars, Aaron Lopresti, Andy Smith, Art Thibert...

05/28/2026

Please join me and Deborah Steffens Tucci for a fun-filled METAL NIGHT LIVE as the couple unveils their latest campaign's final perk: The RAN/MORTUARY MICHELLE DUEL METAL COVER EDITION at Crusade Comics Facebook (9pm EDT/6pm PDT)

We'll unveil Ran's final reward and Comics' FIRST EVER Double Metal Cover: RAN/MORTUARY MICHELLE DUEL METAL EDITION (now LIVE on Indiegogo)!

Ran will be off to the printer the week after next and we will close the campaign soon after so we'll also be discussing Indiegogo's final shipping approvals (still over 100 of our backers have yet to approve their shipping charges and addresses, Dark Horse Comics' employee's Unionizing attempt and Crusade's San Diego Comic Con Exclusives and panels!

Don't miss this one - it's going to be MENTAL (and seriously, if you do, it'll still be up there to watch in replay)

See you tonight!
https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/deborahtucci/ran-revenge-of-the-warrior-graphic-novel #/

05/21/2026

I am happy to write that our latest Kickstarter Ran: Revenge of the Warrior #1 Kickstarter has hit 800 Backers!

Deborah and I want to thank of you who pledged for Ran... your continued support and faith has changed our lives. We are heading towards the close of the campaign as Ran goes off to the printer in a few weeks!

Next week, we'll be finalizing all editorial pages for both Ran and our added 10-page bonus story, Spectral Awakening #0 debuting an all new character, Mortuary Michelle! Campaign will close permanently soon, so please PLEDGE/SHARE and Domo Arigato to our 800 samurai!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shiomniv1/ran-revenge-of-the-warrior-kickstarter-exclusive

05/19/2026

TONIGHT! 7pm EDT/4pm PDT, it's THE BROFESSIONALS! Tonight's subject, "Were the Bros' Duped?!?" Don't miss one of
Facebook's and YouTube's most entertaining weekly shows on comics, crowdfunding and current events... it could spare you the heartache they've endured!
https://youtube.com/watch?v=EyHU-FwRJSs

05/18/2026

Ran: Revenge of the Warrior Indiegogo & Kickstarter totals top $150,000.00! THANK YOU, backers!

Thank you all! Indiegogo is now less that $400 away from $95K! Please PLEDGE/SHARE... book goes to the printer this month!
http://kck.st/3KbD4xM

05/16/2026

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉

Pierre Lapointe, Jeff Ramer, Troy Delgado