Every year at the end of Halloween, Mariah Carey does her “It’s TIIIIMEEE!” to usher in the holiday season. Well, twice a year—February and August—I feel like shouting that, because of the best-kept secrets, G-Man Comics has its Kickstarter campaigns. No, I haven’t totally lost what’s left of my mind. I know it’s not February yet, but you can be notified when the campaign launches in a few weeks.
G‑Man Comics has built its entire publishing strategy around running two Kickstarter campaigns each year, a model that sets it apart in the current indie comics landscape. That twice‑yearly crowdfunding rhythm isn’t just a tactic — it’s become a core part of who they are as a publisher.
They have carved out a niche that resonates with fans who love both classic superhero energy and the modern indie scene. Layered on top of that is a deliberate Bronze Age vibe — bright, earnest, continuity‑rich storytelling paired with clean, modern production. The result feels like a fusion of old‑school shared‑universe building and contemporary crowdfunding culture, creating a publishing model that’s as much about fan connection as it is about the comics themselves.
For each campaign, there’s a new theme. This time around, it is Crossover Crisis where multiple universes of heroes unite with the G-Men for all-new adventures + plus three brand-new titles debut! And, lucky you, here are just a few of the highlights!
First Guard #2 — For Fans Who Love Big Superhero Throwdowns! The timestream erupts as First Guard clashes with… First Guard in a multigenerational showdown that rewrites everything you thought you knew about the team’s legacy. Agent Squires is stuck dead‑center in the chaos, forced to choose between the heroes who trained him and the ones who shaped the future. Meanwhile, Doc Chronos moves his pieces across the board — but who’s the shadowy mastermind tugging at his timeline? The conspiracy deepens, the stakes escalate, and the clock is running out.
Writer Eric N. Bennett teams up with new series artist Ron C. Williams and colorist Teo Pinheiro to deliver the next pulse‑pounding chapter of “Out of Time!” — a perfect blend of classic superhero energy and modern, time‑bending intrigue.
Want another one? How about Taranis, the Thunderlord #6, which hits the ground running as the city struggles to recover from the devastating assault by Valthana Shadowmoon and Beglog. Sensing an opportunity in the chaos, the brutal Demolition Squad storms in, ready to tear apart whatever’s left—and Taranis is the only one standing between them and destruction. These aren’t your average bruisers; they’re heavy‑hitting wrecking machines, and the Thunderlord may find himself pushed harder than ever before. Series writer and letterer Eric N. Bennett teams with artist Luis Rivera and colorist Téo Pinheiro to deliver a clash of raw power and mythic fury. At the same time, fans can also hunt down the Thor #304 homage variant by Rik van Niedek, Fish Lee, and Tristan MacDonald.
And the flagship title returns with Simon N. Kirby #12, where the cosmic empire known as the Green Flame arrives on Earth with a staggering proposal: they want to trade Atomik Bombshell for technology beyond anything humanity has ever imagined. As world governments weigh betrayal against survival, questions mount—can the Green Flame be trusted, what happens if Earth refuses, and is this offer merely a smokescreen for something far more dangerous? With a story by Rik Offenberger, art by Gilbert Monsanto, letters by Eric N. Bennett, and a cover by Fernando Menezes, this issue pushes the Simon N. Kirby universe into bold new territory.
G‑Man Comics ultimately stands as a love letter to classic superhero storytelling, rebuilt for a modern, creator‑driven era. Their twice‑a‑year Kickstarter model keeps the universe fan‑focused and fiercely independent, proving that old‑school energy and new‑school publishing can thrive together. If you haven’t backed a campaign in a while, you can’t beat what this one offers both die-hard and new fans.
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