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We’ve been calling this project the Nexus Compendium, but a lot of folks thought that meant another Omnibus. What we’re really making is a deep, behind-the-scenes reference book about Nexus history, so we’re testing a clearer name. Which name best captures what this project is?
Project Update: Onwards, 2026!
2025 was a crazy one for all, and a cruel one for far too many, but as long as we hold fast to one another, we can make sure 2026 is a banner year.
All proceeds (after printing & fulfillment) will be donated to immigrant rights and LGBTQ+ charities, so you not only get a colossal collection of creeptacular frighteousness — you'll also be helping marginalized communities get out from under the fascist boot!
Our pal Steven Prince is getting ready to launch his latest Kaiju vs Matador book of mayhem, Monster Matador: Blood of the Matador, for which you can sign up to get early bird deals on now!
As for our next Diabolik project, we'll be launching a sign-up page soon, so stay tuned...
Thanks for all your love and support in 2025! Happiest of New Year to all of you from all of us at Diabolik!
—Phil, Ian, and Dan
We’re gathering the Crew to help us pick our next big project. Three paths are on the drawing board, and each one has its own kind of magic. Cast your vote, share your thoughts, and help us steer the ship. No pressure—just a fun little studio huddle with friends.
With countless weeks spent in the Rude Dude home finalizing the Studio Preview Edition of Nexus, we’ve been scrambling to figure out what we can offer for holiday sales. (A bit last minute, we know) On top of offering a bundle for families of troops, we’ve squished it down to 4 options. We would love to hear your feedback on what you’d like to see. (Of course if you have anything else in mind, we’d love to hear it!)
15+ projects backed in 2025
Project Update: Racing Towards the Finish Line! Plus, one final poll
We're only about $600 away from our next stretch goal PLUS Suncrest is currently sitting at 81% of our engagement points to get everyone who backs a Suncrest project a freebie digital zine.
If you have anyone that you know would love Bound by Words or any of the other projects in Printopia let them know! As long as the backer train is moving the campaign will stay live in overtime mode!
While we're hard at work on Bound by Words, we also have a few other comics in the pipeline. We've dropped a poll below, let us know what sounds the most interesting.
(All the projects below are in development. These are working titles)
Comic #1: Phantom of the Space Opera - (Sci-Fi Sapphic Romance)
After the last war ended, a decommissioned battle station was turned into an opera house as a gesture of peace for the galaxy. But the deadly AI still haunts the ramparts behind the stage causing trouble for the new owners -- the wealthy elite of a crime syndicate. Christine will need all the wits, skill, and vocal talent she has to infiltrate the opera house, take down the syndicate, and become the opera's new leading lady.
Comic #2: Red Beer Inn (Fantasy Adventure/Gay Romance)
Dunstan, a good-hearted but down-on-his luck dwarf and Hank, a cynical ex-cleric orc, couldn't be more different. But when they discover an abandoned baby human girl, they resolve to raise her together. Hijinks ensue as they try to live a life of adventure before settling down to run a tavern. But their pasts are never too far behind them. Will their love be strong enough to overcome it all?
Comic #3: La Navaja (Crime Drama/Sapphic Romance)
In New York City, a powerful crime boss known as La Navaja (The Knife) ruthlessly protects her community by keeping the gangs there in check. When external forces draw her into conflict with the Mafia, she must join forces with a policewoman to keep her family safe and to root out corruption in the city.
15+ projects backed in 2025
Project Update: Ends at 1PM PT today! Meet the interior artist for LUMPIA MANGGA...
Meet RAF SALAZAR, the artist who will be bringing the world of LUMPIA MANGGA to life on page. See his beautiful work on TCNY's THE REALEST BAYANI below.
Just HOURS left for LUMPIA MANGGA #1 - Filipino American Sci-Fi Comic Book!
LAST CALL to join the future of the LUMPIA Deep Fried Universe. Thanks to our current backers, a $25+ pledge gets you TWO bonus enamel pins!
Pledge now to get it before time runs out today 9/29/25 at 1pm PDT.
Click here to pledge now!
-If you are a returning backer that has supported any of our past crowdfunding campaigns (LUMPIA 2 film, spin-off comic books, The Ones and Twos, Lineage), your $25+ pledge will earn you a bonus LUMPIA MANGGA Returning Backer Sticker Sheet.
-Back any physical tier to both our campaign and our cross-collab partner's campaign at: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/jc-spark/continuum-no-brainer-series-book-3
You get an EXCLUSIVE Collab Bookmark and an EXCLUSIVE Collab Metal Trading Card for FREE with LUMPIA Art by Bernard Kenneth Pena.
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