Backerkit Surveys and Digital Rewards on the Way!
3 months ago
– Wed, May 13, 2026 at 11:41:04 AM
Hey, CHUMs! We hope you're having an awesome week. Just popping in your inbox for a quick status update, as we're sending out surveys by the end of the week!
Kickstarter was able to successfully collect all but 12 Backers' pledges. Not to worry though... if your pledge was dropped by Kickstarter, you will have options to fix, either in Backerkit or by paying us directly. If you have any questions about your errored pledge, just message us through Kickstarter and we'll get you sorted.
Speaking of Backerkit Surveys, we're still working on getting them just right for you all. We hope to have them finalized and out by the end of the week so that you can finalize your pledges and add-ons, pay for shipping charges, and get us your shipping info.
YOU ASKED FOR IT... NEW CHUM SHIRT COMING TO THE BACKERKIT SURVEYS!
One of our favorite things is seeing people around the world rocking ComixTribe branded t-shirts in the wild. Everyone needs awesome options for convention attire or just being cool and comfortable around the house, and as such, we got you! We've had requests for some new options related to this launch, and we aim to please...
This shirt features a stunning design by artist Justin Greenwood with the CHUM logo created by Sami Kivela and we'll make this available as limited edition tee only in Backerkit.
A FEW NOTES ABOUT OUR SHIRTS...
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FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING! There is no extra shipping charge for SINK: Halloween Shirts added to pledges! Our shirts are $+35 (a few bucks more for larger sizes).
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SHIRTS SHIP SEPARATELY! Because of where they're manufactured and how they are packaged, our shirt orders will ship separate from other products.
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SHIRTS SHIP EARLY! Even better, you won't need to wait long to receive your Shirts! We will lock shirt orders in just 2 weeks and start shipping by the end of the month so you can have them in time for your upcoming Cons!
A NOTE FOR PLEDGE OVER TIME BACKERS
If you selected the PLEDGE OVER TIME option, which was available on pledges $125+, then only your first of three equal payments has been collected.
All POT backers will have Charge #2 take place on May 27 and Charge #3 take place on June 27 2025.
After that Jun 27 payment, your Backerkit Survey will be unlocked within 48 hour of the final charge going through, and sent to you automatically.
NOTE: POT backers will NOT be able to access their Backerkit Surveys until the final payment is Kickstarter completed.
IF YOU ARE A POT BACKER and you want to order a new SINK T-Shirt, we recommend you place a separate T-Shirt Only order on our Backerkit Pre-Order Store instead of waiting for your survey to unlock.
👕👉 CLICK HERE TO GO TO OUR PRE-ORDER STORE
We'll email you again when CHUM Surveys start going out in a couple days. In the meantime, thanks so much for Supporting this campaign!
-Team CHUM
P.S. About 5% of our backers will get their surveys early as a part of our SMOKE TEST. If that's you, please fill out ASAP so that there's no delay with your rewards and so we can get a solid test of the survey.
P.P.S. Check out this STUNNING cover for the next issue of Grawlgore & Shanks from artist Joe Mulvey, colored by JP Jordan!
It's looking like Grawlgore & Shanks Book #2 is going to be the next ComixTribe project to hit the the streets... and this one is looking awesome!
Imagine a Sherlock Holmes-style mystery series starring a dwarf detective and his orc bodyguard solving crimes in a high fantasy world, written by John Lees (SINK, Orla!) and Joe Mulvey (Wailing Blade, Thundercats!)
👉CLICK HERE AND JOIN THE PRE-LAUNCH!
That's a Wrap! Thanks, CHUMS! Six Word Surf Noir Winners & Next Steps
4 months ago
– Tue, Apr 28, 2026 at 01:47:59 PM
Hey there, CHUMS! Thanks so much for your tremendous support of this campaign. We wrapped with more than 400 backers taking the plunge on this new launch, and we were able to unlock our final hardcover upgrade with the red-edged pages on our final day!
NEXT STEPS FOR CHUM...
The work on this book is complete, we only have to put the finishing touches on the print files and get it rolling with our printer, as well as prep the production of the bonus material.
On the fulfillment logistics side, right now, we're in the 2 week funding freeze period, where Kickstarter is processing pledges on our behalf.
91.3% of pledges have already been successfully processed via Kickstarter.
Still that leaves 36 backers whose pledges have errored.
This is a simple fix, and usually means your credit card info with Kickstarter is not up to date.
To update your payment information, simply log into Kickstarter and update your account.
(Kickstarter will also send you an email to fix this.)
Please resolve those pledges ASAP, so we can get you your rewards without delay.
NOTE: If you do not fix your pledge by Sunday, 5/3/26, Kickstarter will drop your pledge.
A Note for Pledge Over Time Backers
We enabled PLEDGE OVER TIME on this campaign for backers for pledges over $125. We had 13 backers select this option. If you were in this camp, you're first payment was charged today Payment #2 will charge on or around May 29th, and your third and final payment will be charged on or around June 28, 2026.
Note, you will not be able to complete your Backerkit Shipping Survey until AFTER your third and final payment has been completed, so you can just sit tight until then. We WILL make your digital rewards available to you however, so long as your initial payments go through.
Manual Extras and Bonuses Will Be Added in Backerkit
We will be using Backerkit for the Shipping Survey information collection, add-on and pledge upgrade management, to collecting international shipping, and to handle adding any bonuses you have earned before or during the Kickstarter campaign. (Super early backer, SuperVIP, etc.)
After Kickstarter finishes doing its thing and collects pledges from all backers, we'll send you a short BACKERKIT SHIPPING SURVEY to fill out which will let you tell us where to send your physical and digital rewards.
Prompt survey fulfillment = faster fulfillment, so we do hope you'll get yours in ASAP after we send it. Once we get the surveys out, we'll follow up with a time-table on expected rewards delivery, as well as regular updates as production ensues.
SIX WORD SURF NOIR CONTEST UPDATE!
We had nearly 50 backers submit over 100 total entries for this fun writing contest. (View all the submissions on this post here.)
As promised... we've selected two bonus winners, one was chosen as a favorite of Ryan K Lindsay and one was picked at random from all backers who participated.
Congrats to Brad and Waldo for submitting these gems:
As a bonus, Brad and Waldo will receive $25 in bonus ComixTribe bucks they can apply to their order for add-ons, shipping or whatever they like!
Thanks again to all of you who participated! We love creative contests like this and Kickstarter is always a great time to roll them out!
And Don't Forget to Join Us on the INSIDE!
We're celebrating this launch with fans and fellow ComixTribe creator in our INSIDERS Private Facebook Group.
As a backer, we'd love to have you join us on the inside!
Click here to request to join.
-Tyler, Ryan, Sami and the rest of the crew @ ComixTribe
P.S. Hey, Tyler here with another cool Kickstarter project you might want to check out! Actually, I wrote the foreword to this one, so I'm not exactly partial, but if you're a fan of historical fantasy and/or werewolves, you're going to like Snow Paw!
Here's something I wrote for the foreword:
"One of the joys of this first arc is how it’s so much more than a werewolf comic. Rob and Mog are dishing out a bestiary of fascinating, often lesser-known creatures, woven seamlessly into the narrative. Rob clearly relishes brandishing deep cuts from fantasy folklore, and the result is a story that constantly surprises. Despite being a prequel, Snow Paw Volume 1 never feels like optional reading. This is an origin story done right. Cirray’s path is one of discovery, challenge, and transformation, and the creative team builds that arc with confidence. Even when the story takes unexpected plot turns, there’s a steady hand guiding the experience. There’s nothing better as a reader than being able to sit back, trust the storytellers, and go along for a ride worth taking."
Now being collected into its first volume, Rob is rolling out an awesome DELUXE edition for Kickstarter backers... leather bound and awesome!
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT SNOW PAW ON KICKSTARTER!
SIX WORD SURF NOIR CONTEST!
4 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!
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!!!
4 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!
4 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
