Annnnnnnd, we're back! Finally.

After you've read this, please check out the "GIVEAWAY" video to learn about the cool idea we came up with as a way to say thank you to our backers.

*OPENING DAY GIVEAWAY!!!!!*
The first 5 backers of any physical perk receive a free, limited edition HappyJack keychain illustrated by the great SixAMComics (@sixamcomics on Twitter)!

Tales From Neroesville is an anthology comic book with no singular star, rather the city itself serves as the backdrop for our entire universe with different stars and story types in each arc. Some stories will be a single issue, others will run multi-issue arcs, all taking place in a shared universe with shared continuity. 

TFN is inspired by the 80's indie comics boom. Books like Cat & Mouse, Roachmill, Dalgoda, Ex-Mutants, Grips, Legion X-1, Mighty Mites, etc are the books that lit our creative fires and drove us to create our own characters and universe. The '80s were a magical time for indie comics, and that atmosphere and creative enthusiasm are what we're trying to recapture. When asked in interviews to describe TFN, I tell people "Imagine if Astro City was published in the 1980s by Eternity or Eclipse comics. Fun, entertaining comics for escapism's sake. No morality of political leanings shoehorned in. Entertainment. Period."

Entertaining readers and giving them a lot of bang for their buck are our main objectives. Having readers enjoy the books and feel like they got a good deal will keep them coming back to see what our heroes and villains are going to do next. Solid writing, interesting characters, and top-notch art are what we have to offer.

Alright, as for the issues in this campaign: 3 issues, 88 pages!

TFN Issue #4 introduces readers to Eustace Kinsley, or “Raven D’Spair”, as he prefers to be called. Raven is a typical goth teenager. Unfortunately, he’s decided life is no longer worth living, and suicide seems like his best option. Despite his best efforts, Raven can’t seem to die. While contemplating this revelation, he sees a report that the supervillain Puffenstein is tearing up downtown Neroesville. New plan: Death by supervillain! But can even a psychotic, undead monster kill Raven? Can anything? (16 pages + 9 page backup story)

In TFN Issue #5 we meet the superhero team “THE WATCHGUARD.” Not what anyone would call a top-tier team, The Watchguard just can’t seem to catch their big break or make a name for themselves in Neroesville. Most of the team doesn’t care and just want to serve the greater good. Sgt Dixx, however, longs for fame, fortune, and his day in the spotlight. Wanting The Watchguard to be one of Neroesville’s premier superhero teams, Dixx blames team leader Valedictorian for the team’s lack of prestige. Not to worry, Dixx has a sure-fire, can’t-fail plan to send the team straight to the top. What could possibly go wrong? Oh, you’ll see! (23 pages + 9 page backup story)

HotL issue 1: Hero On The Lam is a self-contained 3 issue TFN miniseries. We will be including one issue HotL in each of our next 3 campaigns.

          When the body of popular superhero HappyJack is found murdered in an alley, all of Neroesville is shocked and saddened. But no one is more shocked than James Kinkead, the real HappyJack, who is very much alive and well. Who is behind this charade? What role does villain Von Droog play in all this? And how many more people will have to die before the truth come out? As the body count grows, so does the number of questions. (22 pages + 9 page backup story)

Just like the first 3 issues of TFN, each book in this campaign will feature a short backup story.

• Issue #4 features the first part of the backup story “Who’s Yer Daddy?” featuring private detective Michael Murphy. Michael is hired by a teenage girl’s mother to look into the girl’s relationship with the skeevy superhero “Big Daddy Bad Ass.” What starts as a simple case quickly turns into a murder investigation.

• Issue #5 features part 2 of “Who’s Yer Daddy?” The investigation takes PI Michael Murphy deeper down the rabbit hole, which only leads to more questions and more death. Can this former Neroesville Police Detective solve the case or will he end up in the morgue too?

• HotL #1 features the backup story “Mr. Cameron Goes To Neroesville.” Some people come to Neroesville seeking fame and fortune. Others are just looking for a fresh start. Some find what they’re looking for, some are chewed up and spit out. Which one will Luke Cameron be? So excited to get this short story out. It's being illustrated by my super talented daughter and will be her first published work.

Want more goodies? Check out the SWAG perks!

Get the 3 newest books or all books to date. Prints, stickers, magnets, sketch cards, etc, we're throwing all the good stuff into the SWAG packs below!

Wave 2 SWAG: The 3 current TFN comics, #1 Misprint Edition, the "Ville's Villains" 11x17 print (above image is not the final product), magnet, stickers, pin, sketch card, blockhead, etc.

Catch Up SWAG: All 6 TFN comics, #1 Misprint Edition, "Neroes Heroes" print, "Ville's Villains" print, twice the magnets, stickers, pins, sketch cards, etc. All the TFN goodies to date!

Be the BRAWLER!

Check out the "BRAWLER" perk for a cool and unique way to show the world what a bad-ass you are. Appear on the back cover of one of the books as our mascot "The Brawler."

Original Art!

Snag the original El Guapo cover artwork to one of the "Who's Yer Daddy?" short stories. Get the current books, the Villains pinup, and all the swag for a great, low price. Claim yours now, there's only 2!

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Don't let the flexible goal scare you away! We chose flexible because we are fulfilling NO MATTER WHAT! We were committed to that from day one. We want these books in people's hands. And they will be!

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What We Need & What You Get

• We need money to produce the books.
• You give us money.
• We give you the books.
• Easy peasy!

The Impact

• We are lifelong comic book fans that have always dreamed of being creators. This is our chance. But we can't do it without the support of fellow fans like you. Your contributions mean the world to us and are the only way we can continue to follow this dream. We love creating these stories and are excited to have you along for the ride. Tell your friends ;)

Risks & Challenges

• By making sure the books are done in advance, we have removed nearly all possible risks. The book files are done, the creators paid in full. All that's left is the printing and shipping. Like the first campaign, these books are going out no matter what!

Other Ways You Can Help

• Our first campaign was called "The Best New Comics Deal On IndieGoGo." Something we took great pride in. So we're offering more quality books at a great bargain once again. Please share the campaign as much as you can, we're trying to reach as many possible fans as we can. The more we make on each campaign means we can get the next set of books done and the campaigns launched that much faster.
• We're the little guys in this, fighting the bigger guys for attention. Any help we get is greatly appreciated. Word of mouth was our best advertising in the first campaign, so if you can, please help us get the word out.