CHUM | The Definitive Oversized Die-Cut Surf Noir Hardcover

SIX WORD SURF NOIR CONTEST!
2 months ago – Tue, Apr 21, 2026 at 10:23:01 AM

Can you tell a compelling story in just six words?

We're going to challenge you to do just that! 

When we were first thinking of ways to market CHUM to the broader comics market, Ryan wanted to do something interactive with our fans and comic creator peers. And he came up with the idea for a SIX WORD SURF NOIR contest. 

What is SIX WORD SURF NOIR?

Simple really. 

You have just six words (no more, no less) to tell a beachy, crime-y, noir-y type tale. 

Does this sound REALLY tough? Well, here are a few great ones to get you thinking: 

Starting to get it? 

Here's your chance to, in just six carefully chosen words, spin a yarn for us and be a part of CHUM history! 

How's about a few more...

As you can see, we've been able to get six word surf noir from a crew of heavy hitters as well as just regular comic fans who are up for a good challenge! 

✍️NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! LEAVE A SIX WORD SURF NOIR TALE IN THE COMMENTS! 

We will be offering up a COOL BONUS to our favorite entry (as judged by Ryan K Lindsay himself) AND we'll be doing a bonus LUCKY PARTICIPANT drawing that will include ALL BACKERS who participate. 

LEAVE A COMMENT BELOW WITH YOUR SIX WORD SURF NOIR TALES! 

(Note: You can enter more than one... but only one entry will count toward the LUCKY PARTICIPANT Draw! 

P.S. We're closing in on that Next STRETCH GOAL UNLOCK! Let's get it! 

CHUM Followers - A SECRET Fast Action Deal Just for You!!!
2 months ago – Mon, Apr 20, 2026 at 12:31:13 PM

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Just Added: The RKL Digital Treasure Trove... 400+ pages of awesome comics at a massive discount!
2 months ago – Mon, Apr 20, 2026 at 07:37:01 AM

Hey, Chums! Hope you had a great weekend! 

We wanted to touch base with a quick update that we have just ONE WEEK LEFT to upgrade and unlock the ULTIMATE VERSION of the CHUM Hardcover that will feature "RED-TIPPED EDGES" on all hardcover pages. 

This is something we've never done before, but we've already touched base with it and had it priced with our print vendor, and something we'll be able to greenlight at the $20K milestone... So if you want those edges bloody... we need your help to continue beating the drum on this one!

To help us boost the coffers, we've just added a NEW BUNDLE to the ADD-ONS section of our campaign... and this one is a MIGHTY GOOD DEAL! 

Over the past decade, Ryan K Lindsay has distinguished himself as one of the most boundary pushing, genre defying writers in comics... 

And we want both new and long-time readers to have the chance to dive DEEP into RKL's body of work, with this new DIGITAL TREASURE TROVE bundle. 

Get more than 10 comics, including several complete graphic novels, as well as one-shots and more, over 400+ pages of RKL's backlist, at a massive discount.  

You can find this in the add-ons section NOW! 

Hope you enjoy this awesome collection if you haven't read them already, you're in for a treat! 

-The ComixTribe Crew

NEW COVER JUST ADDED: SUPER VIP CHUM #1 - Hand Numbered, Pencils Cover + NEW STRETCH GOAL UNLOCKED!
3 months ago – Tue, Apr 14, 2026 at 01:18:28 PM

Hey, friends! Another day, another STRETCH GOAL UNLOCK! If you're getting the SIGNED BUNDLE UPGRADE to your hardcover pledge, it will include this awesome limited edition CHUM sticker along with the rest of the awesome stuff in the bundle.  

Just a reminder, if you missed it, you can always add this now enhanced SIGNED ART PLATE BUNDLE to your pledge in the add-ons. 

And the good news is we're also just a few hundred bucks away from our second HARDCOVER UPGRADE! 

NEW COVER DROP: SUPER VIP CHUM #1 - PENCILS ONLY COVER -  FAST ACTION ADD-ON to Save $5! 

In the add-ons, you'll now find a new CHUM #1 cover featuring a stunning "inks only" cover by Sami Kivela.  The list price on this LIMITED EDITION, HAND-NUMBERED cover with a premium cover stock will be $35... but we're taking $5 off for the next 48 hours. 

NOTE: Did you already pre-register for this cover before the campaign as a part of our SUPER VIP program? If so, you don't need to add this on... it will be manually added to your pledge after the campaign is over! 

You can find this NOW in our add-ons! 

Thanks again for sticking with us as we continue to rock and roll toward our ultimate vision for the CHUM Hardcover! 

CAMPAIGN SHOUTOUT: WANT MORE GENRE NOIR? CHECK OUT STAR NOIR!

We're a huge fan of noir story-telling... especially with a genre twist.  CHUM is a clear example of this, as is Tony James' series STAR NOIR, which is live on Kickstarter right now! 

STAR NOIR is L.A. Noire meets The X-Files, a detective story following Homicide Detective Alan Miller and his grey alien partner Ellis Tate as they travel across 1940’s Los Angeles to find an elusive shapeshifter killing officers in Central Station.

Great art, sharp writing, and cool rewards from a proven creator... what's not to love?

👉 CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT STAR NOIR ON KICKSTARTER

First Stretch Goal Unlocked! New RKL HARDCOVER TRIFECTA Pledge & Add-On! Closing in on First Hardcover Upgrade!
3 months ago – Fri, Apr 10, 2026 at 02:45:45 PM

Hey, friends, a quick CHUM update before we head into our campaign's first weekend.  First, we need to thank you all for helping us keep our five-figure launch streak rolling strong, as we passed the $10K milestone! 

As a result, we're adding a mini-print to the SIGNED BUNDLE UPGRADE for all backers getting that upgrade.

NEW TO THE CAMPAIGN? You can now upgrade your pledge with an ART PLATE add-on if you missed our fast action period. 

NEW ADD-ON: GET ALL THREE DELUXE HARDCOVERS FROM RYAN K LINDSAY & COMIXTRIBE!

We've had some inquiries about the other awesome books write Ryan K Lindsay and ComixTribe have collaborated on in the past.  This new CHUM hardcover will be the third DIE-CUT FOIL ENHANCED HARDCOVER that we've launched with Ryan K Lindsay... if you missed the other two, YOU ARE IN LUCK! 

NEW PLEDGE JUST ADDED: 

***THREE STUNNING HARDCOVERS, ONE GREAT DEAL!*** This campaign is funding the new CHUM Die-Cut Hardcover from Ryan K Lindsay... but we want backers to be able to score ALL THREE amazing, dangerous, and ground breaking hardcovers from Ryan & ComixTribe. This pledge also includes the die-cut foil-enhanced oversized sci-fi kung fu tale A FISTFUL OF PAIN and die-cut oversize hardcover of the sci-fi espionage graphic novel SHE: At the Tower of All That is Known. 

ABOUT "A FISTFUL OF PAIN"

Xin and Sloane spent their childhood fighting over the family pet -- Gilgamesh, a four-ton, fire-breathing dragon. The family is torn apart when Sloane turns to a life of crime after stealing Gilgamesh, forever corrupting the creature’s heart. In their stark future, the estranged sisters reunite for a final knock-down-drag-out kung fu battle on an opulent yacht.

From the award-winning minds of writer Ryan K Lindsay (Eternal, Speed Republic) and acclaimed illustrator Louie Joyce (Past the Last Mountain) comes a stunning original graphic novella about dragons, sibling rivalry, and kung-fu vengeance.

ABOUT "SHE: AT THE TOWER OF ALL THAT IS KNOWN"

After burying her only daughter, a deadly intergalactic bounty hunter discovers her next job will jeopardize the only thing She has left... her secrets. 

SHE: At the Tower of All That is Known is a brutal, action-packed sci-fi graphic novella from award-winning writer Ryan K Lindsay (Eternal, Chum) and illustrator Chris Panda.

If you don't want to switch your pledge and just want to add the two additional hardcovers to your pledge... we got you too! 

NEW ADD-ON JUST ADDED:

You can find this in your add on section. 

How to Add-On to Your Kickstarter

1: Log in to Kickstarter.
Use the account you backed the project with.

2: Go to the Campaign Page.
Navigate to the live Kickstarter campaign you want to add onto.

3: Click “Manage Your Pledge.”
This is usually near the top of the campaign page.

4: Click “Change Your Pledge.”
This brings up a page showing your current pledge level.

5: Do NOT change your reward tier.
If you’ve locked in an Early Bird or Limited reward, it may no longer be available—changing tiers could cause you to lose it.

6: Click “Continue to Payment” without changing your reward.
This is the key step that keeps your pledge level locked.

7: Now click on “Add-Ons.”
This section becomes available after clicking “Continue to Payment.”

8: Choose the add-ons you want.
Select additional items or bonuses you’d like to include with your pledge.

9: Click “Continue to Payment” again.
This will return you to the checkout screen.

10: Click “Confirm Changes.”
Your pledge will now be updated with the add-ons—but your original pledge level remains intact.

⚠️ One Kickstarter Quirk to Note:

You can’t go directly to the add-ons menu from “Change Your Pledge.” You must first click “Continue to Payment” to make add-ons accessible.

That's all there is to it.  

Hope you have an awesome weekend... and we hope our next update is to celebrate our first CHUM HARDCOVER Upgrade!