Indie creators to launch Kickstarter for Tales of the Shadows crossover

Independent comic book creators will launch a Kickstarter campaign on October 19, 2026, for a new crossover project titled Tales of the Shadows: Hart of the Darkness x Reaper. Black Girl Nerds reported that the creators set a fundraising goal of 3,000 dollars to support the project. [1]

The campaign will offer exclusive variant covers, exclusive bundles, and both digital and physical editions of the comic. Black Girl Nerds reported that independent creators continue to bring dark storytelling to fans outside the traditional publishing industry through the platform. [1]

Publishers Weekly separately listed new children's and young adult releases for the week of October 19, 2026. [2]

Supporters and comic book fans will have the opportunity to help bring the original project to life when the crowdfunding campaign officially opens. [1]