MARY SHELLEY'S SCHOOL FOR MONSTERS: ORIGINS 2 Comic
Created by Jessica Maison Judd
The monster crew journeys to the Arctic and Japan to confront villains from their past. Prepare for brand new monsters and magic!
Latest Updates from Our Project:
Another Stretch Goal Hit and Week Three Perks Revealed!
8 months ago
– Thu, Mar 28, 2024 at 01:18:09 PM
Hello Monster Squad!
We are in Week 3 of our campaign! This is our final week, and we've got another two free digital comics for all backers! These two action-packed comics are about settling scores and making things right.
We also hit another stretch goal! All backers at the physical level will now receive a magnet of Shel, Frank, Necro, and Barg! All backers will also receive the digital image and a bonus Frank and Shel desktop background.
illustrated by Mark Mactal
New Stretch Goal!
Once we hit 7K, all backers at the physical level will receive a postcard print of the Sea Voyage illustration by Anna Wieszczyk.
There are still a few gorgeous comic-sized metal prints of this illustration available for add-on. We are only printing 25 of them. This metal print on silver aluminum is a very limited, beautiful collector piece.
I will be at Wondercon Friday and Saturday. Come see me if you are there! Please mention the campaign for a special freebie!
Stay spooky!
Jessica
A KILLER KICKSTARTER I BACKED
This amazing detective series has been around for a while, and I'm a big fan of its creator, Madeleine Holly-Rosing. I think many of you will dig this world and its characters. If you love a steampunk world where ghosts and demons are a regular thing, you will love this comic series.
An ex-Pinkerton detective, a spirit photographer, and a genius scientist battle supernatural forces in late 1800s Boston.
Pages from Origins 2, Wondercon, and 200 Backer Bonus Unlocked!
8 months ago
– Sat, Mar 23, 2024 at 04:39:03 PM
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New Stretch Goal Unlocked and Backer Bonus Announced
8 months ago
– Wed, Mar 20, 2024 at 06:59:51 AM
Good morning!
We hit our 5K funding milestone and unlocked another backer perk! All backers will now receive a PDF copy of the Origins #2 script written by me along with selected process art by Anna Wieszczyk. Our next funding goal is 6K. When we hit that all physical backers will receive a Shel, Frank, and Barg magnet. All backers will receive the PNG. As an additional bonus at 6K, all backers will receive the Frank and Shel digital desktop background.
There are 187 of you wonderful misfits that believe in this story, these characters, and us. It means so much. We're going to give out a surprise bonus at 200!
I am so thrilled to announce this bonus. Snow Paw is a great book with talented and wonderful people involved in it.
I did also add a temporary reward tier that is running until Saturday. This includes the hardcover book that is a 2023 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year finalist. Whenever, I go on Blake's show, I usually open up a new tier that is different from my other ones.
I am going to release some new add-ons on Friday so stay tuned and stay spooky!
Jessica
Shout-Outs to Other Amazing Creators on Kickstarter
As a hint to one of our Week 3 bonuses, please check out this gorgeous samurai action-horror comic. I love the interior art and story of Blood and Fire. Can't wait to see where Ice and Bone takes us.
A samurai action-horror: 16th Century Japan. Anarchy reigns. Revenge took Nakaaki beyond BLOOD & FIRE, now there is only ICE & BONE...
I really dig multi-media storytelling and water worlds filled with new species so Big Empty Blue really pulls me in. It even has a cool FREE welcome bundle with creatures, magic items, maps, and a one-shot adventure!
A vast Sci-Fantasy universe for all ages. Two graphic novels & 15+ DnD 5E resources! Dive into the Blue and get a FREE welcome bundle!
Week 2 has begun!
8 months ago
– Tue, Mar 19, 2024 at 04:17:06 PM
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Happy St. Patrick's Day!
8 months ago
– Sun, Mar 17, 2024 at 11:18:48 AM
Happy St. Patrick's Day! I will definitely be watching one or all of the following animations-The Secret of Kells, Song of the Sea, and Wolfwalkers-with my daughters. It's become a tradition.
Green is the official color of St. Patrick's Day and a symbol of Irish defiance, and I can't think of a monster more defiant (or green) than our loveably Frank.
Frank, a founding monster of our school, wears green always. They have the biggest heart of the whole team, but is also the most deadly in hand-to-ax combat. Dr. M tried to force Frank to be his monster, but Frank defiantly refused, only coming to life when Necro and Shel cast their powerful spell.
Below is the campaign sticker designed by Mark Mactal that all physical backers will be receiving with their rewards. Mark is one of the artists on my Pistil comics series. He is also wonderful at illustrating and designing pins, stickers and other merch.
Mark illustrated the campaign Necro enamel pin, as well as the School Crest pin. Necro is the glue that holds the whole team and school together. She is the Necronomicon but like you've never seen the powerful book before. Both pins are available as an add-ons.
I do have a free horror story about the Irish monster, Dullahan, over on my Monster of the Week substack. Travel over there if you feel like a creepy trip to Ireland.
Snow Paw, the campaign we have a crossover promo sticker with, is also offering a special St. Patrick's Day print for all backers so if you love werewolves and art prints, go check them out today to grab that print. If you back both our campaigns, you will also get this adorable sticker of Snow Paw and Barg illustrated by Mark.
Until next time!
Jessica
Another comic project that looks so fun to me is Dungeons & Dimwits.
I am a huge fan of Jumanji and this comic is definitely set in a world where the game takes over and the players are fighting for their lives.
