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Yep, this month’s voting incentive are gender-swapped versions of Crimson Rhen and Mia: Scarlet Rhea and Milo! This image won’t be up for very long, so VOTE to check it!

Merry Christmas from Belatyr! New page on Wednesday!

Published on 2012-12-24 20:29:19

We’d like to wish all of our friends who celebrate Christmas a very merry one this year. We’ll be back with a new page on Wednesday, and will return to our normal twice a week update schedule next week. It’s been a fantastic year fo

Now on Kindle: SHADOWBINDERS BOOK ONE!

Published on 2012-12-23 19:04:07

We’re pleased to announce that SHADOWBINDERS: BOOK ONE is now available for download as a Kindle e-book! Mia White was an ordinary high school girl with ordinary high school problems. That all changed the day she was given her grandfather’

A Moment of Silence for Sandy Hook Victims on Dec. 21 at 9:30am EST

Published on 2012-12-21 07:09:31

”Please join in a national moment of silence in honor of the Sandy Hook victims called for by Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy. At 9:30 a.m. EST, spend several minutes reflecting quietly on this terrible tragedy and take a five minute pau

#244 | Chapter 8, Page 7

Published on 2012-12-17 22:01:00

FREE Charm with Graphic Novel Purchase!

Published on 2012-12-17 10:21:52

Yup, the SHADOWBINDERS BOOK ONE Omnibus is finally in stock! And guess what? We’ll throw in a free Chibi Charm with purchase (see here) if you buy a copy from the online store before December 19, 2012 at 11:59 PM EST. Sound like a good deal? Ye

Now Available: SHADOWBINDERS BOOK ONE!

Published on 2012-12-12 00:16:13

Yes, our new graphic novel is finally here! Check out the video below for a preview, and order your own copy here!

December Update Schedule

Published on 2012-12-11 14:06:46

Hey there, Friends of Rhen! Just letting you know that we’ll be cutting back to one page per week in December, and plan on resuming the regular twice-per-week schedule in January. No, this doesn’t have anything to do with the production d

#243 | Chapter 8, Page 6

Published on 2012-12-10 22:45:00

#242 | Chapter 8, Page 5

Published on 2012-12-07 22:00:00

MORE Shadowbinders? Updating 3-4 times a week is possible, BUT…

Published on 2012-12-07 13:28:19

The most common complaint we hear from our readers is that Shadowbinders updates much too slowly. While we were clipping along at a steady 3 pages per week over the summer, we were practically killing ourselves to do so and the quality was suffering.

Best Webcomic of 2012? Vote for Rhen!

Published on 2012-12-06 13:55:06

It turns out that IGN is accepting write in votes for the “Best Webcomic of 2012.” We’re not on that list… but would be against some heavy hitters like JL8. So, if you feel so inclined, cast a vote our way at http://www.ign.co

New Shadowbinders Interview

Published on 2012-12-05 15:02:29

Hey cool! We were recently interviewed by Mat over at Evan Yeti. Check it out here.

#241 | Chapter 8, Page 4

Published on 2012-12-03 22:01:00

Shadowtumblr

Published on 2012-12-02 15:02:00

Just FYI, we’re on tumblr now. We’re just not too terribly familiar with it yet. Pointers welcome. Let’s commence the tumblin’ at http://crimsonrhen.tumblr.com

Who’s Rhen Kissing? Check the Forums!

Published on 2012-12-02 09:13:50

For those of you who missed them, we’ve archived all of the “Who’s Rhen Kissing?” pics in the forums. Don’t miss out on the character design of Leo — it wont be posted for very long.

Meet Leo. Get a sneek peek!

Published on 2012-12-01 01:23:42

There’s a sneak peek of Gaylord’s brother Leo over on TWC. Just vote now to view the image!

#240 | Chapter 8, Page 3

Published on 2012-11-30 22:01:00

Tomorrow, you’ll meet Leo.

Published on 2012-11-30 10:57:33

Yes, the mysterious “Leo” will be revealed tomorrow. Already mentioned in the comic by his brother Count Gaylord Pinchot, Leo has been referenced as a news item in this video, and has also been the subject of a Facebook post. Why all the

Mia’s Journal: Entry #18

Published on 2012-11-29 15:27:51

November 26th I wrote my letter to Santa. I asked for bunny slippers, new clothes, new shoes… and Chris. Of course. We met Connie and Molly at the parade. Afterward, we took Michael over to drop off his letter… but since Brianna’s f

Shadowbinders Forums now integrated with Facebook!

Published on 2012-11-28 14:44:21

We’ve added Forums to our Facebook page! That’s right — we’re rolling the Shadowbinders forums into our Facebook page. Given that most of our readers seem to prefer to do their social networking on Facebook anyway, it just mad

LIVE DRAWING Saturday to benefit Hurricane Sandy victims

Published on 2012-11-28 10:46:30

Hey! We’re going to be LIVE DRAWING on Saturday from 4-6 pm EST to help benefit the victims of Hurricane Sandy. You’ll be able to request a doodle of your very own by simply donating to the Red Cross or Binifund. [Details here.] Here̵

#239 | Chapter 8, Page 2

Published on 2012-11-25 23:01:00

SALE: Graphic Novels under $7, Charms for $3 until Cyber Monday

Published on 2012-11-24 19:49:19

Alright folks… here’s the deal. We need to make some room so we’re offering steep discounts on the out-of-print Shadowbinders Vol. 1 and Shadowbinders Vol. 2 graphic novels. We’re also chopping the price on the Chibi Charms do

#238 | Chapter 8, Page 1

Published on 2012-11-22 23:01:00

Last Chance! Black Friday Sale in the Shadowbinders Shoppe!

Published on 2012-11-22 17:19:06

Is Shadowbinders having a Black Friday sale? No… it’s CRIMSON Friday! LAST CHANCE to get 25% off everything in our store using code “crimsonfriday” at checkout! Hurry — this sale ends tomorrow! Shop now > http://shadowbi

Happy Thanksgiving! Chapter 8 starts Friday!

Published on 2012-11-22 15:10:16

I just wanted to wish a Happy Thanksgiving to all of our American readers! The True North sets sail again on Friday, with the start of Chapter 8. Things are going to pick up speed considerably from here on out… hang on!

Mia’s Journal: Entry #17

Published on 2012-11-21 23:57:56

November 25th

The Wiki. And fan art and fanfics.

Published on 2012-11-19 22:52:39

Awesome reader Kaitlin Daniel had asked us on Facebook if she could create a Shadowbinders Wiki. “Awesome,” we said. We don’t have time to keep up with character bios and such, and a reader-run wiki sounded like a fine idea to us. F

#237 | Chapter 7, Page 25

Published on 2012-11-18 23:01:00

#236 | Chapter 7, Page 24

Published on 2012-11-16 23:01:00

Books! Shadowbinders… The Novel?

Published on 2012-11-15 13:04:45

Yes, there’s a novelization of Shadowbinders in the works. It’s well under way, in fact, and has been for months. No, I can’t say much about it yet. Yes, the book follows the comic (mostly) and yes, the comic will still continue in

Rhen kisses Sid. World explodes.

Published on 2012-11-14 22:23:56

Rhen is kissing… SID?! Whut?? Vote to see the latest incentive!

#233 | Chapter 7, Page 23

Published on 2012-11-13 22:59:00

Mia’s Journal: Entry #16

Published on 2012-11-13 08:02:21

November 24th Thanksgiving! I watched the parade on TV with Michael. He’s actually been tolerable for the past couple of days. (I bet he’s up to something.) Dinner was great. We had the usual. Grandma and Grandpa were here. Gr

Black Friday? 25% OFF everything in the store for CRIMSON FRIDAY!

Published on 2012-11-12 19:24:03

Black Friday? NAH! It’s CRIMSON Friday!!! And it runs through 11/24/12 at midnight EST! That’s right, 25% OFF EVERYTHING* in the Shadowbinders Shoppe using the code “crimsonfriday” at checkout! (*excludes pre-orders) Shop now

Mia’s Journal: Entry #15

Published on 2012-11-12 15:23:37

November 23rd Thanksgiving break! No school until next Tuesday! Yay! I’m going to help Mom get some rolls and pies started tonight. Grandma is bringing her famous pumpkin cake tomorrow! My favorite! I love Thanksgiving and Christmas! Mo

A day late, but two journals…

Published on 2012-11-12 14:38:35

Hey there, Friends of Rhen! Just as an FYI, we’re still recovering from the always fun Anime USA con. As such, we’ll be doing the usual two pages this week, but they’ll both be one day later than we’d have liked (i.e. Monday n

#234 | Chapter 7, Page 22

Published on 2012-11-07 23:01:00

Anime USA: Shadowbinders is doing panels.

Published on 2012-11-07 10:44:07

Panels, panels, panels! In case you missed it, Shadowbinders will be at Anime USA this weekend! And we’re doing 3 panels. [full schedule here] * Webcomics Roundtable (“How to Make a Webcomic”) on Saturday from 10:00 am – 11:30

TIED UP! Who is Rhen kissing now… (and why the rope?!)

Published on 2012-11-05 20:31:53

New voting incentive up! Who is Rhen kissing now… and why is he tied up?! Just vote to see the full image! These only stay up for a few days, so check it out while you can!

#233 | Chapter 7, Page 21

Published on 2012-11-03 23:01:00

Cosplay! Rhen’s coat.

Published on 2012-11-02 23:01:13

It’s a work in progress, but it’s being finished up right now by a professional seamstress. I’m hoping to have it in time for Anime USA next weekend! (Click photo for a larger view. Sorry for the cruddy photo… bad lighting.)

BOOKS! Sneek peek at the ‘SHADOWBINDERS Book One’ graphic novel

Published on 2012-11-02 09:27:35

I got a pleasant surprise in my inbox last night. The first printing of SHADOWBINDERS: Book One is done, and the printer sent me some pics. Yay! Now, these books were printed overseas and will still take a while to get them here. I expect to have the

#232 | Chapter 7, Page 20

Published on 2012-11-01 23:01:00

VIDEO: It’s POO! (er… the Paranormal Oddities Organization)

Published on 2012-11-01 08:23:59

Attention Shadowbinders readers! The Paranormal Oddities Organization (POO) has been receiving transmissions from the world of Belatyr! There may be some hidden clues and spoilers in these transmissions… or it all could just be a load of poo af

Rhen kisses… TRISTAN?!

Published on 2012-10-31 23:19:15

Say whuuuuuuut? Did we actually go there? New voting incentive is up! See the image for yourself by voting on TWC!

Mia’s Journal: Entry #14

Published on 2012-10-31 15:28:37

November 14th I found out that Connie has a crush on a boy named Kyle. He’s a Junior from our Art class. I guess he is kind of cute. He isn’t Chris cute, but he isn’t bad. He’s really good at drawing and Connie says she likes his

Announcement: Shadowbinders Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 come to ComicsPlus powered by iVerse

Published on 2012-10-31 10:56:47

Yes, you read that correctly — as of today, Shadowbinders is now available on ComicsPlus, powered by iVerse. You can find the titles by searching the ComicsPlus app for “Shadowbinders”, or by going directly to them here: Shadowbinde

#231 | Chapter 7, Page 19

Published on 2012-10-28 23:01:00

Frankenstorm Cometh!

Published on 2012-10-28 20:05:01

Hey gang, just an FYI that we live in Pennsylvania, and are in the path of Hurricane Sandy. So there is a slight possibility that we’ll lose power and internet sometime this week. If we disappear without a peep sometime Tuesday or Wednesday, just assume we can’t get online. Here’s hoping it misses us, and [...]

Pre-Order SHADOWBINDERS: BOOK ONE now!

Published on 2012-10-26 14:13:54

Hey, we have a new book coming out in December. It collects the first six chapters of Shadowbinders, and has some cool bonus material, too. Replacing an earlier print-on-demand book, this is the definitive first Shadowbinders graphic novel. And you know what? We’re taking pre-orders right now. If you live in the US, we’ll even [...]

#230 | Chapter 7, Page 18

Published on 2012-10-25 23:01:00

Mia’s Journal: Entry #13

Published on 2012-10-24 23:00:16

November 1st I can’t believe her! I know it was her! I got to school and some girls were laughing at me. I went into the bathroom to check my hair and teeth… and my Halloween photo was taped to the bathroom mirror with my name written on it! I threw it away and [...]

Mia’s Journal: Entry #12

Published on 2012-10-22 23:13:03

October 31st What a night! I took Michael trick-or-treating. He went as a mad scientist, and I did dress after all. We stopped by Molly’s and Connie’s houses. We went to Grandma and Grandpa’s house. I even found out where Mrs. Yount (my English teacher) lives. No problems (thankfully!) I also found out where Brianna [...]

A little behind the eight ball this week…

Published on 2012-10-21 21:40:02

Hey there, Friends of Rhen! Due to us wrapping up a big project, we’re going to be running a little behind schedule this week. As such, we may wind up only posting one page this week (Thurs/Fri) — we’ll see what kind of time we have. As this isn’t a full-time job for us, we [...]

Mia’s Journal: Entry #11

Published on 2012-10-19 15:29:41

October 29th I went to Molly’s house to get ready and we all went to the school together. When we got to the dance Brianna and her friend Amber were there. Of course she looked fantastic and of course she was dressed as a vampire, too! She dropped some serious money on that costume. [...]

#229 | Chapter 7, Page 17

Published on 2012-10-18 23:01:00

The Shadowbinders Mixtape Project: Help us choose the soundtrack to Shadowbinders!

Published on 2012-10-17 14:24:53

OK, Shadowbinders fans — we need YOUR help! We want to do an “official” soundtrack for the Shadowbinders comic and want YOUR input for the track listing! Details here > http://bit.ly/SBMixtape

‘Shadowbinders: Book One’ graphic novel preview

Published on 2012-10-17 08:28:25

We’re less than two months away from releasing our omnibus collection, Shadowbinders: Book One. This 170 page Kickstarter funded book will replace the thinner Volumes 1 and 2 (which are both now out of print) and will set the standard for all future Shadowbinders printed material. In other words, all books from here on out [...]

#228 | Chapter 7, Page 16

Published on 2012-10-14 23:01:00

New ‘Who is Rhen Kissing?’ image! This one has to be seen to be believed!

Published on 2012-10-12 20:01:11

This one’s so off-the-wall that Winston has to triple dog dare him. But who is it?! Cast a vote to find out!

SALE! 10% Off Purchases in the new Shadowbinders Shoppe!

Published on 2012-10-12 15:35:09

For reals, people… for a very limited time you can get 10% off your purchase in The Shadowbinders Shoppe by using promo code “ten4rhen” at checkout. This applies to everything in the store, including our brand spankin’ new Chibi Charms!

#227 | Chapter 7, Page 15

Published on 2012-10-11 23:01:00

Shadowbinders goes chibi! (Rhen’s a real CHARMer)

Published on 2012-10-11 13:23:34

Just in: Chibi Shadowbinders acrylic charms! We’ll have these for sale at Anime USA next month, and will add them to our store soon!

Yes, we have a Chat Room! And it’s “open” 24/7…

Published on 2012-10-10 13:42:09

Did you know that there’s a CHAT ROOM on the Shadowbinders site? Video and text chatting are available 24/7 for “Friends of Rhen” and sometimes we even have scheduled chat events!

Mia’s Journal: Entry #10

Published on 2012-10-10 13:26:19

October 28th Halloween is almost here! There’s a costume dance tonight at school. Connie, Molly and I are going, and then we are going to hang out at Molly’s house! We’re going to watch scary movies all night — my first high school girls night! It’s going to be so much fun! I decided to [...]

Out of Print: Shadowbinders Vol. 1 and Vol. 2

Published on 2012-10-09 13:31:40

That’s right, folks — Shadowbinders Vol. 1 and Shadowbinders Vol. 2 are officially out of print. We’ve retired these two books as an omnibus collecting material from both will be available later this year. We still have a very, very limited supply of each that we’ll be selling in our online store — but when [...]

#226 | Chapter 7, Page 14

Published on 2012-10-08 22:01:00

Shadowbinders reviewed by Tangents

Published on 2012-10-08 10:06:54

Shadowbinders gets a decent review by Robert A. Howard over at Tangents. Here’s a bit… The combination of story, enjoyable characters, and a fascinating setting help make Shadowbinders a comic well worth adding to your reading selection. Read the full review here!

Contest: Win a $25 Amazon Gift Card (e-Code) from Shadowbinders! (Worldwide)

Published on 2012-10-07 21:01:32

We’re having another giveaway for our loyal Shadowbinders readers! This time you can enter to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card! What do you need to do? Vote! That’s right … vote for Shadowbinders on TWC! You get three entries per day by voting for us on TWC, and there are plenty of other ways [...]

Rhen and Mia… KISSING?!

Published on 2012-10-05 01:01:57

OK, for those of you who were’t happy with out last ‘Who is Rhen Kissing?’ sketch, we’ve got a real juicy one that will be posted on October 5th at 2 AM EST. You’ll be able to view it by voting at this link!

Vamplets are just that awesome.

Published on 2012-10-04 14:32:14

OK, we have to tell you about Vamplets. “What’s a Vamplet?” you ask? Gothy plushies. Some even have baby bottles… full of blood. No seriously. But they’re cute… real cute. We stumbled across them at the Baltimore Comic-Con. We’d gotten my 9-year-old son some Adventure Time comics, and I was frantically searching for something to [...]

Mia’s Journal: Entry #9

Published on 2012-10-04 10:56:28

October 18 Today was report card day. I got straight A’s! Mom and Dad were really proud of me. I can’t wait to tell Grandma and Grandpa. They’re coming over tonight for dinner. Grandpa said he would bring over some old photos he found in a box that he got from the antique shop. I [...]

#225 | Chapter 7, Page 13

Published on 2012-10-03 23:01:00

Who is Rhen kissing?!

Published on 2012-10-03 21:59:21

Time for something different! Every week we’re going to try and post a quick sketch of something called “Who is Rhen kissing?” And it’s just that — a doodle of Rhen kissing someone. To kick it off, let’s see who Rhen’s first love is. Click here to vote and see the full image!

Chibi Shadowbinders!

Published on 2012-10-03 09:52:56

New “ChibiBinders” trading cards are available in our store! Buy them here!

#224 | Chapter 7, Page 12

Published on 2012-10-01 23:01:00

#223 | Chapter 7, Page 11

Published on 2012-09-26 23:01:00

Mia’s Journal: Entry #8

Published on 2012-09-26 14:13:30

October 15th

#222 | Chapter 7, Page 10

Published on 2012-09-24 19:01:00

Before Shadowbinders… Kneon’s old artwork

Published on 2012-09-24 15:40:03

Check out some of my old artwork in the video below. There was tons in the box, but I didn’t have time to record all of it. I may post a follow-up in the coming weeks.

NEVER BEFORE SEEN Shadowbinders Concept Art from the 1990s.

Published on 2012-09-23 21:55:18

Wow — it’s amazing what you find cleaning out the garage. I found a ton of my old art from high school and my early 20s that I thought was lost ages ago. I also came across a few pieces of Shadowbinder (singular) concept art from the late 1990s. Now, in the original version of the [...]

Sooperman!

Published on 2012-09-23 13:23:29

We were cleaning out the garage over the weekend, and I came across this Iron Giant pencil sharpener given to me by a friend of a friend who worked on the movie. Apparently, these were only given to the crew and pretty hard to come by. SOOPERMAN!

Mia’s Journal: Entry #7

Published on 2012-09-20 09:03:07

October 1st

Mia… with short hair?!

Published on 2012-09-20 08:31:55

This was just for kicks and giggles — she’s not getting a haircut anytime soon. Thoughts?

#221 | Chapter 7, Page 9

Published on 2012-09-19 23:01:00

8 out of 10: Sequential Tart reviews SHADOWBINDERS Vol. 2!

Published on 2012-09-18 21:13:26

Wolfen Moondaughter of comics review site Sequential Tart gives SHADOWBINDERS Vol. 2 an “above average” grade of 8/10. Read the full review here. Here’s a bit… I’m really enjoying the antagonistic relationship between Rhen and Mia, and the fantastical, steampunkish backdrop to it! Rhen is one of those lovable anti-hero jerks I (inexplicably) tend to gravitate towards, and I [...]

Shadowbinders Store Now Open!

Published on 2012-09-17 10:08:21

Yes, all the cool swag you saw at the Baltimore Comic-Con is now available in our online store. And yes, this includes the crazy popular Winston hats. We’ll be tweaking and promoting the store in coming weeks, but we’re officially open for business!

#220 | Chapter 7, Page 8

Published on 2012-09-16 23:01:00

#219 | Chapter 7, Page 7

Published on 2012-09-13 23:01:00

Mia’s Journal: Entry #6

Published on 2012-09-13 21:34:10

September 18th

Shadowbinders returns to Anime USA in November!

Published on 2012-09-11 15:32:33

It’s official — SHADOWBINDERS returns to Anime USA in November. We’d love to meet more of our DC readers, so come on out and see us! AUSA was our very first convention, and we had an absolute blast. We’re very excited and grateful to be asked back! And if you’ve never been? It’s a 24/7 [...]

#218 | Chapter 7, Page 6

Published on 2012-09-10 23:01:00

Mia’s Journal: Entry #4

Published on 2012-09-10 21:36:25

September 5th Connie invited me to the movies with Molly this weekend! I’m so glad I met them. I am sure we are going to be great friends. I didn’t get to be popular, but if being popular means being like Brianna, forget it! Oh, and I found out the Brianna is dating a football [...]

Today’s page will be a little late because of Baltimore, so let’s talk about the 2012 Baltimore Comic-Con.

Published on 2012-09-10 15:36:42

Kam and I made our first appearance at the Baltimore Comic-Con over the weekend. We had a blast, but are dead tired and running to catch up. As such, today’s page will be pushed back to tomorrow with Thursday’s still being on track. The con took much more out of us than we expected — [...]

Reminder: Baltimore Comic-Con this weekend!

Published on 2012-09-06 09:48:26

COME SEE SHADOWBINDERS IN BALTIMORE Sept. 8th and 9th! We’d love to meet some of you! Here’s the Baltimore Comic-Con floorplan. We’ll be in Artist Alley, Table #270 – next to Colossians. Just look for the red arrow on the map! (Click map for a larger view)

#217 | Chapter 7, Page 5

Published on 2012-09-05 23:01:00

Mia’s Journal: Entry #3

Published on 2012-09-05 14:35:26

August 29th

#216 | Chapter 7, Page 4

Published on 2012-09-02 23:01:00

#215 | Chapter 7, Page 3

Published on 2012-08-30 19:01:00

Available Now: Shadowbinders Vol. 2 on Amazon

Published on 2012-08-30 07:49:47

Available now but in SHORT supply: Shadowbinders Vol. 2. We’re making a small number of print-on-demand books with JUST Chapters 5 and 6 available to those who have already purchased our first book. Please note: This is NOT the Omnibus (the collection of Chapters 1-6 that was recently on Kickstarter) — that’s coming in a [...]

Mia’s Journal: Entry #2

Published on 2012-08-29 14:44:59

August 27th Wow! The mall is really nice! Mom bought me a ton of clothes! I think she feels guilty. Works for me! I am still nervous, but I am going to look at it as an opportunity. I have the “mysterious new girl” factor on my side! Maybe I can be popular! I just [...]

Shadowbinders Merch! Coming Soon to a Con Near You!

Published on 2012-08-29 14:21:47

And the parade of Shadowbinders merchandise continues! Most of this stuff will debut at next weekend’s Baltimore Comic-Con, and some will go toward Kickstarter fulfillment. First up… Kam’s handmade fleece beanie hats! They come in two styles: Winston and a Shadow! (click pics to enlarge) And on a somewhat related note, here are some Pillow [...]

#214 | Chapter 7, Page 2

Published on 2012-08-27 19:00:00

We’re Two Years Old today!

Published on 2012-08-27 10:38:27

That’s right, two years ago on 8/27/2010 we launched Shadowbinders. At the time we were on a bargain basement shared hosting plan and had about 5,000 total page views in the first 30 days. 2 years later, and our traffic averages several times that per day and have since moved over to Keenspot, as our [...]

#213 | Chapter 7, Page 1

Published on 2012-08-23 23:01:00

Chapter 7: Mia White, Ordinary Teenaged Girl (…again.)

Published on 2012-08-22 23:01:00

Shadowbinders Vol. 2 is coming. (Say what?!)

Published on 2012-08-20 21:45:10

Below is the cover for the *very* soon to be released SHADOWBINDERS Vol. 2. Say what?! Yes, due to reader demand we’re doing a *very* limited POD print run of Chapters 5 and 6 for those who bought the first book and don’t wish to buy the Omnibus (you know, that thing we got funded [...]

“Mia’s Journal” starts today!

Published on 2012-08-20 10:23:48

Since we’ve cut back to two pages a week for the time being, Kam will be starting a new series of posts called Mia’s Journal. And it’s exactly that — Mia’s journal from age 14 on. In it, you’ll get a bit of back story about Mia’s life pre-Shadowbinders. The eventual plan is to bundle [...]

Mia’s Journal: Entry #1

Published on 2012-08-20 09:58:02

August 25th We just arrived at our new house. I wish we didn’t have to leave our old one. My room is nice though. We have a couple days to unpack before school starts. I am really nervous. Not only do I have to start high school, but I have to start without any friends! [...]

Baltimore Comic-Con 2012: Comes see us at table A270!

Published on 2012-08-20 09:08:11

COME SEE SHADOWBINDERS IN BALTIMORE Sept. 8th and 9th. Here’s the Baltimore Comic-Con floorplan. We’ll be in Artist Alley, Table #270 – next to Colossians. Just look for the red arrow on the map! (Click for a larger view)

#212 | Chapter 6, Page 43

Published on 2012-08-15 23:01:00

Shadowbinders on TV! (Well, Kam and Thom anyway…)

Published on 2012-08-14 07:58:13

We were interviewed yesterday on WTAJ’s Central PA Live. Check out the video clip here!

#211 | Chapter 6, Page 42

Published on 2012-08-12 23:01:00

Chibi-Binders!

Published on 2012-08-11 20:02:45

It’s CHIBIBINDERS! See Chibi versions of Shadowbinders characters by VOTING on TWC here! This is for a new project of ours — details to come soon!

YOU can BE in Shadowbinders! But you’ve only got ONE hour…

Published on 2012-08-10 22:02:18

Did we mention that YOU can BE in Shadowbinders??? Yeah, that’s one of the pledge tiers. As is my designing YOU as a character from Rhen’s world. The opportunity ends in ONE HOUR! Kickstarter campaign ends in ONE HOUR.

90 Minutes Left on the Shadowbinders Kickstarter!

Published on 2012-08-10 21:29:46

90 minutes… that’s it! It’s really now or never if you want to help fund our print drive. Thank you all!

NOW OR NEVER! Last Day of the Kickstarter Campaign!

Published on 2012-08-09 23:25:07

This is it, folks! The end of the line! This is the final day to back the Shadowbinders Kickstarter campaign! We’ve had a good run and have some excellent exclusive goodies for backers. We’ve also opened up commissions and the option to cameo in the comic. Very few of these tiers are left, and when [...]

Contest: Win a $25 Amazon Gift Card (e-Code) from Shadowbinders! (Worldwide)

Published on 2012-08-09 14:49:31

We’re having another giveaway for our loyal Shadowbinders readers! This time you can enter to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card! What do you need to do? Vote! That’s right … vote for Shadowbinders on TopWebcomics.com and help us get some votage! You can get three entries PER DAY by voting for us on TWC, [...]

#210 | Chapter 6, Page 41

Published on 2012-08-08 23:01:00

Less than 3 Days Left to back our Kickstarter campaign!

Published on 2012-08-08 11:03:47

We’re down to mere hours folks. Less than 72, to be exact. If you’re inclined to back our Kickstarter campaign, now is definitely the time to do it. We’re running out of some of the limited tiers (many are completely gone) but still have a few pages of original art left. Also, commissions. I rarely [...]

#209 | Chapter 6, Page 40

Published on 2012-08-05 23:01:00

Vote for the cover of the SHADOWBINDERS Omnibus!

Published on 2012-08-05 13:58:48

As promised, it’s time to vote for the cover of our recently funded Shadowbinders omnibus! It’s easy — just pick one of the two rough sketches below in the poll widget, and that sketch will be redrawn to become the final image that graces the cover of the book! Voting is open to everyone and [...]

Kickstarter: Over 100% Funded! Go Team Rhen!!

Published on 2012-08-04 20:30:58

We did it! As of this writing, the Kickstarter for the SHADOWBINDERS omnibus is over 100% funded with a little over 5 days left on the clock! Thank you, backers! Now, for those of you interested in only getting Chapters 5 and 6 in print? We have a solution. Right now, we’re offering a VERY [...]

Next ShadowChat is 8/8 at 8! 8 Days Left!

Published on 2012-08-02 15:29:08

And the Kickstarter countdown continues! We have 8 days left for this campaign, and as such we’re announcing that we’ll have another open chat on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at 8 p.m. EST in the ShadowChat room [here]. Yep, that’s 8/8 @ 8! What will we talk about? Anything and everything! There can be some [...]

#208 | Chapter 6, Page 39

Published on 2012-08-01 23:01:00

Commissions Open! Only 9 Days Left to back our Kickstarter!

Published on 2012-08-01 11:07:14

We’re getting down to the wire, folks. There are only NINE DAYS LEFT to back the Kickstarter for the Shadowbinders omnibus — the definitive first volume of Shadowbinders in print! So to help tip us over, we’re opening up a few commission tiers. Now, normally this wouldn’t be a big deal — except that I [...]

Only 10 days left to back the SHADOWBINDERS Kickstarter!

Published on 2012-07-31 20:02:01

We’re almost there! At nearly 80% funding with 10 days left on the clock, I have a pretty good feeling that we’ll hit our goal. If you haven’t backed the Kickstarter for the Shadowbinders omnibus yet, your help would be mucho appreciated! Since we’ve only got 10 days left, we’ve added a little something special [...]

#207 | Chapter 6, Page 38

Published on 2012-07-29 23:01:00

#206 | Chapter 6, Page 37

Published on 2012-07-26 23:01:00

PLEASE READ: Returning to original update schedule

Published on 2012-07-24 15:19:29

Hey Readers! I just wanted to drop you all a quick note to let you know that we’ll be returning to our original update schedule of two pages per week (Monday and Thursday.) In fact, depending on how that goes we might even need to pull back to a 1/2/1/2 schedule (1 page one week, [...]

Baltimore Bound: Shadowbinders at 2012 Baltimore Comic-Con in September

Published on 2012-07-23 09:06:20

This just in… Kam and I will be attending the Baltimore Comic-Con on September 8th and 9th of this year. We’re hoping to see some Shadowbinders readers, and plan to have some cool goodies available for those who make the trip out. More details to come!

#205 | Chapter 6, Page 36

Published on 2012-07-22 23:01:00

CONTEST: Win a Monster High ROBECCA STEAM Doll!

Published on 2012-07-21 08:46:08

ENDS August 4th!! We’re having yet another giveaway for our loyal Shadowbinders readers! Monster High goes STEAMPUNK with its newest student, brass beauty Robecca Steam! We managed to snag one of these rare dolls, and you can win her right here! (Like Steampunk? Don’t forget to pre-order our Graphic Novel on Kickstarter.) What do you need [...]

#204 | Chapter 6, Page 35

Published on 2012-07-19 23:01:00

#203 | Chapter 6, Page 34

Published on 2012-07-17 23:01:00

#202 | Chapter 6, Page 33

Published on 2012-07-15 23:01:00

LIVE CHAT Event Saturday, July 14th at 8:30 PM EST

Published on 2012-07-13 23:52:38

We’ll be doing a LIVE CHAT event Saturday night at 8:30 PM EST in the new Chat Room. Nothing formal, just chit chat for an hour or so. We hope to make these semi-regular get togethers, and would love to see some of you there!

#201 | Chapter 6, Page 32

Published on 2012-07-12 23:01:00

#200 | Chapter 6, Page 31

Published on 2012-07-09 23:01:00

Update: Page #200 tomorrow night!

Published on 2012-07-09 22:08:06

Page #200 Update: 98.5% chance of there being a Page #200 tomorrow night, and a page #201 on Friday. Page #200 is nearly done, needs some coloring touch up and lettering. Saved in MULTIPLE places.

Kickstarter: The $1,000 Question

Published on 2012-07-09 10:44:08

There’s a $1,000 backer tier for our Kickstarter campaign. Why so crazy high? Because you’ll be getting a TON of hand-drawn original page art, as well as dictating which characters we write an exclusive short story about AND which music video we parody next. AND you keep ALL the art from those TWO stories. For [...]

Page #200 is… salvageable?!

Published on 2012-07-08 22:18:32

Possibly! Head over to our Facebook page for details!

The Adventures of Badly Drawn Winston: The Land of the Gelatin People, Page 2

Published on 2012-07-08 21:15:03

>> UPDATE: I may be able to salvage Page #200 after all!

The Adventures of Badly Drawn Winston: The Land of the Gelatin People, Page 1

Published on 2012-07-06 21:50:46

What do you do when your art tablet is broken and you can’t update in a timely fashion? Bust out some brush pens and throw down some hastily drawn crap! While this is certainly no substitute for some proper Shadowbinders, I thought we’d tide you over for a day or two until we get the [...]

‘The Day The Art Tablet Died’ or ‘The Big NOOOOOO!’

Published on 2012-07-04 19:12:49

>> UPDATE: We may have found an economical Cintiq alternative

26% funded, but still a LONG way to go! Oh, and STEAMDUCKS!

Published on 2012-07-03 10:47:46

Hey gang! The Graphic Novel Kickstarter campaign is at 26% funding as of this writing, but we still have a long way to go to reach goal. I’m hoping we can offer you all some excellent goal busters, but we have to pass that first hurdle! Please pass this link along to friends, family and [...]

#199 | Chapter 6, Page 30

Published on 2012-07-02 22:59:00

Shadowbinders needs YOUR help! First full week of campaign starts tomorrow!

Published on 2012-07-01 22:58:16

LISTEN UP, SHADOWBINDERS! OK gang, we’re a couple days into the Kickstarter campaign with a weekend in there. Monday starts our first full week. Kickstarter is like a snowball effect. The sooner people see a project fully funded or likely to be funded, the more people jump on the bandwagon. Meeting the funding goal by [...]

Dance, Magic, Dance! Rhen, Mia and Winston in LABYRINTH!

Published on 2012-06-30 23:24:44

It’s July and time for a new voting incentive! This month is a doozy. I seldom do hand drawn comic art anymore, but took to the drawing board to pay homage to Labyrinth with Rhen as Jareth, Mia as Sarah, and Winston as Hoggle! (Eagle-eyed readers will even spot Brianna as a dead fairy!) So, [...]

Wanna be in Shadowbinders? Sure you do!

Published on 2012-06-29 12:34:22

Some of the tiers we’re offering for the Kickstarter campaign include being able to have a cameo in our comic, having a multi-page speaking role in the comic, having me design you as a Belatyr native (complete with one-of-a-kind t-shirt!) and even commissioning a custom story. I seldom do any kind of commission (due to [...]

Oh SHITTLES! “Stu-ism” tees available for Kickstarter campaign!

Published on 2012-06-29 08:14:09

STU-ism tees! Yeah, we’ll be offering up some plain white tees with some of Stu’s off-the-wall comments including “You’re so PANTIES!” and everyone’s favorite non-swear word “Shittles!” (Everyone’s? OK, was that an oversell?) Anyway — linky: http://kck.st/LDXuts

#198 | Chapter 6, Page 29

Published on 2012-06-28 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 2 Xzavier: So who do we have here? Tristan, is this your girlfriend? Panel 3 Tristan and Mia: NO! Panel 4 Xzavier: Well, you surely aren’t Rhen’s girl. It’s not like him to settle on just one girl, and you aren’t exactly his type. Panel 5 Xzavier: He usually prefers women with [...]

New Shadowbinders Graphic Novel?! On Kickstarter NOW?? Yep!

Published on 2012-06-28 13:34:44

And we’re off! As I mentioned earlier in the week, we’re trying a smaller scale Kickstarter for a revamped Shadowbinders Vol. 1 graphic novel. Why, you may ask? Well, the original print-on-demand graphic novel was only Chapters 1 through 4 and — due to the expense of POD printing — clocks in at $12.95 retail [...]

#197 | Chapter 6, Page 28

Published on 2012-06-26 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 2 Rhen: Xzavier! Panel 3 Xzavier: Hey Rhen! How are you doing? Still have the North, I see. Wow, Tristan! You sure have made quite a few changes to her! Panel 4 Xzavier: If I hadn’t seen you two standing there, I wouldn’t have recognized her! I wonder what your father would [...]

Kickstarter Update: Another Go-Round?

Published on 2012-06-26 09:48:58

Just a bit of a heads up — we’ll be launching a retooled Kickstarter campaign soon. For what? A print collection. More specifically, an omnibus of Shadowbinders chapters 1 through 6 in a 170ish page book that will replace the current anorexic graphic novel we’ve been selling on Amazon (and at a much more sane [...]

#196 | Chapter 6, Page 27

Published on 2012-06-23 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 1 Acacia: You heard Marek… Panel 2 Acacia: I get to use ‘whatever means necessary.’ Must be my lucky day. Ian: Sounds like fun. Panel 4 Narration: Alba.

#195 | Chapter 6, Page 26

Published on 2012-06-22 22:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 1 Acacia: What…?! Panel 4 SFX: SLAP! Acacia: OBEY ME! Stu: unnngggh… Panel 5 Stu: Y-Yes Mistress! Panel 6 SFX: SCAMPER! SCAMPER! Panel 7 Stu: Follow me.

Caricatures, Punxsutawney Phil… and Nudists.

Published on 2012-06-22 15:06:52

Many people don’t know this, but we also do caricatures – a lot of caricatures — at a variety of summer festivals all over Pennsylvania. We’ll be doing our favorite event — the Groundhog Festival in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania — in less than two weeks. I was reminded of what was hands down my most unusual [...]

#194 | Chapter 6, Page 25

Published on 2012-06-19 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 1 Gaylord: Erm… Do I have a mission, sir? Marek: Count Gaylord, your technical prowess will be needed soon enough. Until then, return to your post and await further instruction. Panel 2 Gaylord: Yes sir. Marek: You are all dismissed. Panel 3 Acacia: Stu! Prepare the ship and show our guests to [...]

Geeking out: Smashing Pumpkins’ Oceania to be released tomorrow

Published on 2012-06-18 13:46:10

Anyone who knows me knows that I’m a huge Smashing Pumpkins fan. So yeah, I’m pretty excited that Oceania is being released tomorrow. You can listen to the album in its entirety online for free right now, and I have to say — it’s pretty flippin’ incredible. Despite the fact that the only original band [...]

Contest: Win a $50 Amazon Gift Card (e-Code) from Shadowbinders! (Worldwide)

Published on 2012-06-18 10:16:59

ENDS JULY 4th!! We’re having yet another giveaway for our loyal Shadowbinders readers! This time you can enter to win a $50 Amazon e-Gift Card! (This contest is open to anyone in the world, as we’ll be e-mailing that gift code to you!) What do you need to do? USE THE RAFFLECOPTER WIDGET BELOW TO… [...]

#193 | Chapter 6, Page 24

Published on 2012-06-17 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 1 Ian: Those are your body guards?! They’re made of stone! Marek: Yes, their outer shell is made of stone. They are the first successful transfers. Despite their appearance, they are quick and lethal. I’m sure they’ll be of help to you. Panel 2 Marek: Ava and Sid, you’re with me in [...]

Disqus Be Gone: Changes to Comment System

Published on 2012-06-15 13:44:56

It’s like this… We’ve been using the Disqus comment system since Day 1 on shadowbinders.com. Now we are not. Why? Disqus has become bloated and unwieldy, and hasn’t been playing nice with the site lately. There’s also been some concern about hosting all of our comments ever via a third-party service. So we’re switching to [...]

More Fun with Plush Winston!

Published on 2012-06-15 09:46:39

Photos courtesy of our son, Tristan (age 8).

#192 | Chapter 6, Page 23

Published on 2012-06-14 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 1 Marek: I am sending my two guards with you. Panel 2 Acacia: Your… guards? Panel 3 Marek: Thalia! Mel! Panel 6 Stu: SHITTLES!

#191 | Chapter 6, Page 22

Published on 2012-06-12 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 1 Marek: Acacia! I want you and Ian in Zhora. Phase One is nearly complete, but the workers are no moving fast enough. I need you to use your ‘skills’ to motivate them. Stu: Ooh! Ooh! Panel 2 Marek: You have five days to make sure the drones are activated at the [...]

Winston meets Cap

Published on 2012-06-12 09:32:16

“Can you get me Tony Stark’s autograph?”

Fan Art: Rhen, Mia… and Ruffles?!

Published on 2012-06-11 08:25:56

Wow! We had not one, but two pieces of fan art come in this weekend from Laura Moyer (~FaeHime on deviantArt) Definitely check out her her awesome art and remember… real men do wear ruffles!

#190 | Chapter 6, Page 21

Published on 2012-06-10 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 1 Marek: Mariah, have you found any more ‘communication leaks?’ Mariah: No, sir. Panel 2 Marek: If you find anything, alert me immediately. Since you claim to be a tactical communications expert, I had expected better. Do not fail me again or there will be consequences. Mariah: Y-yes sir! It will not [...]

#189 | Chapter 6, Page 20

Published on 2012-06-07 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 1 SFX: KRAKKA-BOOM! Panel 2 Narration: Meanwhile… Marek: All of you need to be more careful! Panel 3 Marek: Somehow, Mage Adan was able to intercept one of your communications. He could’ve ruined everything! I have spent years crafting my cover, and your incompetence nearly destroyed it! Panel 4 Marek: Thankfully, I [...]

Kickstarter: Good News, Bad News, More Good News…?

Published on 2012-06-07 13:26:30

GOOD NEWS: It’s been a crazy busy week for us, and we’ve wound up on Keenspot… amongst other things. BAD NEWS: We’ve decided to cancel funding on the Kickstarter for the App and pursue alternate options on our own. GOOD NEWS: Oh, there WILL be a Shadowbinders app. It just won’t be backed through Kickstarter. [...]

#188 | Chapter 6, Page 19

Published on 2012-06-05 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 1 Mia: Those ships are beautiful! Rhen: They’re royal ships from Anthea. Panel 2 Rhen: Let’s get a better look! Panel 4 SFX: WHIIIR! Panel 6 Rhen: The larger ones bear the insignia of the Marquis of Melisende. Off on another philanthropic mission to the unappreciative masses, no doubt. Good luck with [...]

Fan Art: Andrew and Winston by Jamie Cosley

Published on 2012-06-05 15:37:03

We had some great fan art submitted by longtime friend of the comic, Jamie Cosley. I hesitate to call Jamie’s art “fan art” though, as you’ll be seeing more of his version of Winston in the not-too-distant future (more on that later!)

Shadowbinders is on Keenspot now!

Published on 2012-06-04 10:20:13

Notice that Keenspot banner up top? No, your eyes don’t deceive you – as of today, Shadowbinders will be hosted exclusively on Keenspot. We’ll be sharing space with some awesome comics like Buzzboy, Skullkickers, TwoKinds and Hero By Night. I urge our readers to check out some of the other Keenspot comics, if you haven’t [...]

Winston plushies are here!!! (No Comments)

Published on 2012-06-03 23:14:24

IT’S WINSTON!!!! Yes, here’s the long awaited prototype of the Winston plushie! Right now you can ONLY get him by backing our Kickstarter campaign at the $25+ level. Don’t worry – you don’t have to pay until the day the campaign is funded. LINK: http://kck.st/MVG6Be

Winston plushies are here!!!

Published on 2012-06-03 23:12:41

IT’S WINSTON!!!! Yes, here’s the long awaited prototype of the Winston plushie! Right now you can ONLY get him by backing our Kickstarter campaign at the $25+ level. Don’t worry — you don’t have to pay until the day the campaign is funded. LINK: http://kck.st/MVG6Be

06/03/2012 (No Comments)

Published on 2012-06-02 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Narration: The City of Alba

#187 | Chapter 6, Page 18 (No Comments)

Published on 2012-06-02 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Narration: The City of Alba

#187 | Chapter 6, Page 18

Published on 2012-06-02 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Narration: The City of Alba

Developer Overview: Explaining this Kickstarter thing… (No Comments)

Published on 2012-06-01 11:07:37

Due to the overwhelming number of questions we’ve had about our recently-launched Kickstarter campaign, lead developer Steve English has put together a great presentation that walks you through our plans for this App. And guess what? It’s not just for mobiles, but will be ported to desktops, too. And if you’re reading this, you have [...]

Developer Overview: Explaining this Kickstarter thing…

Published on 2012-06-01 11:07:37

NEARLY NEKKID RHEN! For real! (No Comments)

Published on 2012-06-01 10:39:52

Yep, we went there. VOTE NOW to help us get some votes on TopWebcomics and spread awareness of our Kickstarter campaign!

NEARLY NEKKID RHEN! For real!

Published on 2012-06-01 10:39:52

Yep, we went there. VOTE NOW to help us get some votes on TopWebcomics and spread awareness of our Kickstarter campaign!

#186 | Chapter 6, Page 17

Published on 2012-05-31 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 1 Elaina: I… can stay here and watch over Andrew. Mia: You’re not coming? Panel 2 Elaina: No. But you go. Panel 3 You’ll love Alba. It is truly beautiful. Panel 4 Mia (thought): ??? Panel 5 Mia: Are you sure you don’t want to come? Panel 6 Rhen: She said she’s staying here! Let’s go!

Kickstarter Update, Questions… and some Fan Service?! (No Comments)

Published on 2012-05-31 09:21:45

Here’s where you chime in! We’re looking for comments! We want to know what you think of this Kickstarter campaign so far, and what you’d like to see offered. Or — if you’re afraid your opinion will offend — I’ve set up a anonymous questionairre. Since launching our Kickstarter campaign on Tuesday afternoon, we’ve got [...]

Kickstarter Update, Questions… and some Fan Service?!

Published on 2012-05-31 09:21:45

Here’s where you chime in! We’re looking for comments! We want to know what you think of this Kickstarter campaign so far, and what you’d like to see offered. Or — if you’re afraid your opinion will offend — I’ve set up an anonymous questionairre. Since launching our Kickstarter campaign on Tuesday afternoon, we’ve got [...]

#185 | Chapter 6, Page 16 (2 Comments)

Published on 2012-05-29 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 1 SFX: KNOCKITY! KNOCK! KNOCK! Panel 2 Elaina: Are you feeling better? Did resting help? Rhen: Much better, thank you. I hate to break up the tea party, but we’re over Estellona now. Panel 3 Elaina: I see… Panel 4 Rhen: We’ll be docking in Alba shortly. We need some supplies before [...]

#185 | Chapter 6, Page 16

Published on 2012-05-29 23:01:00

Our Kickstarter campaign is LIVE! (No Comments)

Published on 2012-05-29 13:00:58

That’s right folks! Run, don’t walk, to our Kickstarter campaign and help us turn digital comics on its ear!

Our Kickstarter campaign is LIVE!

Published on 2012-05-29 13:00:58

That’s right folks! Run, don’t walk, to our Kickstarter campaign and help us turn digital comics on its ear!

#184 | Chapter 6, Page 15 (No Comments)

Published on 2012-05-27 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 1 Mia: Oh. Panel 2 Elaina: Sorry. I’m being rude. Do you have someone back in your world? Mia: No, not really. Panel 3 Mia: There is one boy I like – Panel 4 Mia: — but he has a girlfriend already. Panel 5 Elaina: If it’s meant to be, it will [...]

#184 | Chapter 6, Page 15

Published on 2012-05-27 23:01:00

KICKSTARTER: The Shadowbinders GAMIFIED comics app… the cat’s out of the bag! (2 Comments)

Published on 2012-05-27 09:23:03

It’s been a crazy busy week over here at Shadowbinders HQ, but yesterday was particularly hectic. You see, not only did we finally make our Kickstarter pitch video public — finally showing you what this project is all about — but Kam and I were also on the TGT Media podcast yesterday, explaining the project [...]

#183 | Chapter 6, Page 14 (No Comments)

Published on 2012-05-24 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 1 Mia (thought): Very well…? Panel 4 Mia: You and Rhen are a couple?! Panel 5 Elaina: NO! Rhen is just an old family friend. Panel 6 Elaina: I’m actually… in love with someone else.

Tizzle and Barret: Purveyors of fine airships and dirigibles since 2010 (No Comments)

Published on 2012-05-24 07:54:36

This new shirt design will be available as donation swag during our Kickstarter campaign. Click the image for a bigger view! Now, just who are masters Tizzle and Barret? Guesses? Anyone?

Intermission: The True North at Midnight (No Comments)

Published on 2012-05-21 23:01:00

Brief intermission, folks. Don’t worry — the comic resumes Friday! As many of you know, we’re planning a Kickstarter campaign that’s set to launch later this month. As it turns out, prepping such an ambitious campaign has turned out to be more work than producing the actual comic itself. I hate doing this to you guys, [...]

#182 | Chapter 6, Page 13 (1 Comment)

Published on 2012-05-20 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 1 Mia: Wow, so if Rhen married another mage how powerful would their son be? Panel 2 Elaina: That’s impossible. There hasn’t been a female mage in over one hundred years. Mia: Why’s that?! Panel 3 Elaina: I’ve heard rumors that they were purged by a cult. Panel 4 Elaina: There are [...]

#181 | Chapter 6, Page 12 (3 Comments)

Published on 2012-05-16 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 1 Elaina: No. Only Rhen has magical abilities. Panel 2 Mia: I don’t even understand how magic is possible. We don’t have magic… real magic… in our world. Magic in our world is pretend. Like some guy pulling a rabbit out of a hat. Like this — ABRACADABRA! Elaina: No magic? Rabbit [...]

Riddle me this! Got any questions for the Shadowbinders crew? (2 Comments)

Published on 2012-05-16 12:22:16

We’ll be on the TGT Media podcast later this month and are looking to answer some reader questions on air! If you’ve got some questions for Kam or Kneon, just comment on this thread and we’ll do our best to answer. Kurt is a great host, and we had tons of fun the last time [...]

#180 | Chapter 6, Page 11 (No Comments)

Published on 2012-05-14 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 1 Mia: That’s horrible! Poor Andrew! Panel 2 Elaina: He needs us, and we’re all very fond of him. He seems to have taken a liking to you, too. Panel 3 Mia: He reminds me of my little brother back home. Only much less annoying. Panel 4 Elaina: You’re lucky to have [...]

#179 | Chapter 6, Page 10 (4 Comments)

Published on 2012-05-12 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 2 Elaina (Narration): Rhen is very protective of Andrew. He even slept in a chair by Andrew’s bed every night for a month until he could sleep alone again. The poor thing still has nightmares. Even now, Rhen or Winston will sit up with Andrew when he’s had a bad night. Panel [...]

Kickstarter: Something WICKED this way comes! (5 Comments)

Published on 2012-05-11 12:43:35

And by “wicked” we mean “WICKED AWESOME.” We’ve been dropping hints lately. Some of you have picked up on it, some haven’t. And that’s OK, because this is the post where we’re going to talk about an upcoming project over the next couple of weeks, so definitely bookmark it as it’ll be updated every few [...]

#178 | Chapter 6, Page 9 (2 Comments)

Published on 2012-05-09 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 8 Elaina (Narration): He’s been with us ever since.

Seeing Red. (No Comments)

Published on 2012-05-09 12:28:25

Hmm. A handful of round red rubies. What could these possibly be for…?

#177 | Chapter 6, Page 8 (No Comments)

Published on 2012-05-07 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 1 Elaina (Narration): It was faint crying. Panel 4 Elaina (Narration): Underneath the floorboards, he found Andrew. His parents his him shortly before they were killed.

#176 | Chapter 6, Page 7 (No Comments)

Published on 2012-05-05 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 1 Elaina (Narration): We learned the location of the village and rushed to get there. But it was too late. Panel 2 Elaina (Narration): The entire village was in ruin. Panel 3 Elaina (Narration): It appeared all had perished. We searched for the creatures, but found nothing – Panel 4 Only a trail [...]

#175 | Chapter 6, Page 6 (10 Comments)

Published on 2012-05-02 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 1 Elaina (Narration): His village wanted to hire a mage to fight the creatures, but they had very little money. Rhen turned them down. Panel 2 Elaina (Narration): Instead, he took a high-paying job transporting some cargo to Anthea. In Rhen’s defense, we were all incredulous of the story — but I’m certain the [...]

#174 | Chapter 6, Page 5 (No Comments)

Published on 2012-04-30 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 1 Elaina: … Panel 2 Elaina: Ha! NO! Although I can understand why someone might think that. Panel 3 Elaina: Rhen feels that he owes a debt to Andrew’s family. Panel 4 Mia: Why’s that? Panel 5 Elaina: Shortly after I joined the crew, Rhen docked the North at a busy port [...]

#173 | Chapter 6, Page 4 (1 Comment)

Published on 2012-04-28 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 1 Elaina: No. There are other reasons to be on this ship apart from Rhen. Panel 2 Mia: Uh… yeah. I was just joking! Panel 3 Mia: Sooo…. Winston… is a… I mean, he’s from… ? Elaina: Im really not sure where Winston is from. He’s been with Rhen’s family for years. [...]

ATTENTION: Shadowbinders.com hits 500,000+ monthly page views, but we need your help! (4 Comments)

Published on 2012-04-27 18:39:40

…or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love The Tip Jar Wow. Just… wow. Our site traffic has been exploding these past few months. In fact, in the past 30 days we’ve racked up over 500,000 page views according to Google Analytics (see screen capture below). That’s half a million, folks. While it’s not [...]

#172 | Chapter 6, Page 3 (No Comments)

Published on 2012-04-26 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 1 Elaina: Is your king a kind ruler? Mia: Heh. Well, that depends on whether or not you voted for him. Elaina: Pardon? Panel 2 Mia: We don’t have a king. The people elect a main leader — the President — and we have different levels of officials to govern. My world [...]

#171 | Chapter 6, Page 2 (13 Comments)

Published on 2012-04-23 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 1 Mia: I’ve been meaning to ask you more about your world. What’s it called? You said there were kingdoms? With kings and queens? Elaina: Yes. The world… this world… is called Belatyr. Panel 2 Elaina: There are four kingdoms. Estellona to the North — Anthea to the West — Tyraina to [...]

Contest: Win one of TWO $20 Gift Cards from Crazy Dog T-Shirts and Shadowbinders.com! (3 Comments)

Published on 2012-04-23 15:38:43

We’re having another giveaway for our loyal Shadowbinders readers! We’ve teamed up with Crazy Dog T-Shirts to give you the chance to win one of two $20 Crazy Dog T-Shirts Gift Cards! Crazy Dog T-Shirts rock hard. Seriously, there’s some really, really cool stuff ranging from wickedly funny novelty tees, to retro 80s icons like He-Man and Nintendo, and pop culture [...]

#170 | Chapter 6, Page 1 (4 Comments)

Published on 2012-04-21 23:01:00

Color coming soon. Why have we decided to post in B&W first? Read here! Comic Transcript Panel 1 Narration: The True North. Elaina: Are you feeling better, Mia? You looked like you were in shock. Mia: Yes, thank you. Panel 2 Mia: Your room is so beautiful! Panel 3 Elaina: Originally it was much more [...]

Chapter 6: Mia White, Crewmember of The True North (No Comments)

Published on 2012-04-20 23:01:00

Intermission: The Rhen Faire | Page #8 (No Comments)

Published on 2012-04-19 23:01:00

NOTE: We’re taking a short break between Chapters 5 and 6. In the interim we’re going to serialize the short story “The Rhen Faire” that was run exclusively as a voting incentive for those of you that missed it. Shadowbinders returns with Chapter 6 starting on 4/23/12! Comic Transcript Panel 1 SFX: SNOOOOOZZZZZ…. Mia: … [...]

Intermission: The Rhen Faire | Page #7 (No Comments)

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Intermission: The Rhen Faire | Title (2 Comments)

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#169 | Chapter 5, Page 45 (No Comments)

Published on 2012-04-05 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 1 Tristan: All I heard were some clanging noises down the hall. Rhen: So you could hear them too, Mia? SFX: fluff fluff fluff Panel 2 Mia: Um… yeah. Mia (thought): Is he staring at my chest?! Rhen: Interesting! Mia: You’re feeling better, I see. Rhen (thought): Her ring was glowing earlier, [...]

Bookmarks and Posters, oh my! (No Comments)

Published on 2012-04-04 22:54:37

Coming soon to a convention near you: Brand spankin’ new Shadowbinders bookmarks and posters featuring the new character art! We’ll be debuting these at next week’s Wildcat Comicon in Williamsport, PA. We may make ‘em available on the site as well — depends on demand.

#168 | Chapter 5, Page 44 (6 Comments)

Published on 2012-04-02 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 1 Rhen: Unnng… Panel 2 Andrew: Were those ghosts? Rhen: No. I’ve seen ghosts and those weren’t ghosts. I’m not sure what those were. Panel 3 Winston: Rennie… … Rhen? You look tired, Chief. Rhen: It’s… been a long day. Panel 4 Mia: Are they… gone? Tristan: It would appear so. Mia: [...]

New Voting Incentive: Final part of “Rhen Faire” – Page 8 complete! (2 Comments)

Published on 2012-04-01 12:54:11

At long last, here are the final few panels of the “Rhen Faire” special. Click here to vote and read it now! In other news, we’ve changed our header image on the site and Facebook to better reflect the current art style of the comic. Hope you like it! Also, don’t forget that we’ve got [...]

Contest: Win a $50 Amazon Gift Card (e-Code) from Shadowbinders! (Worldwide) (7 Comments)

Published on 2012-03-31 15:36:15

It’s April, and we’re having another giveaway for our loyal Shadowbinders readers! This time you can enter to win a $50 Amazon e-Gift Card! (This contest is open to anyone in the world, as we’ll be e-mailing that gift code to you!) What do you need to do? Vote! That’s right … vote for Shadowbinders [...]

#167 | Chapter 5, Page 43 (1 Comment)

Published on 2012-03-29 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 1 SFX: RRRRRAAAASSSAAAATTTTAAASIIISAASSSHHH Panel 2 SFX: RRRRUUUUUMMMMMBBBBLLLLEEEE

#166 | Chapter 5, Page 42 (No Comments)

Published on 2012-03-25 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 1: Rhen: ugn… SFX: KZZT! Panel 2 SFX: FWOOOOOM!

#165 | Chapter 5, Page 41 (1 Comment)

Published on 2012-03-22 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 1 Rhen: I have an idea. Hurry! To the bridge! Panel 2 Rhen: Tristan, quick! Re-route power to the bow generator! Tristan: Wha–? Rhen: Just do it! Panel 3 Rhen: You’re going to want to keep your eyes closed! Panel 4 Rhen (thought): I hope this works!

Contest: Win a Free $25 iTunes Gift Card from Shadowbinders.com! (2 Comments)

Published on 2012-03-22 10:47:46

Another contest?! March Madness continues at Shadowbinders HQ, because here’s our FIFTH giveaway for the month! This time we’re giving away a $25 iTunes Gift Card! What do you need to do? Vote! That’s right … vote for Shadowbinders on TopWebcomics.com and help us get some legitimate votage! You get three entries per day by [...]

#164 | Chapter 5, Page 40 (1 Comment)

Published on 2012-03-19 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 1 Rhen: It’s an old charm my father taught me that’s meant to ward off things not of this world. He insisted I learn it. Winston: Um… Panel 2 Mia: THAT WAS MEANT FOR ME?! Panel 3 Rhen: But you were unaffected for some inexplicable reason. Lucky for you, right? Mia: Yeah, lucky me! Winston: Um…! Panel 4 Rhen: [...]

Contest: Win an “Intelligently Funny” T-Shirt from Headline Shirts! (No Comments)

Published on 2012-03-17 10:09:56

Whoah, another contest?! Yep, it must be March Madness at Shadowbinders HQ, because here’s our fourth giveaway for the month! We’ve teamed up with Headline Shirts of San Francisco — makers of intelligently funny shirts and apparel — to offer one lucky reader a kickass shirt of their choosing (worth $24.00 USD)! They have some [...]

RHEN FAIL: Uh ohs… page is kerfuggered! (5 Comments)

Published on 2012-03-16 17:08:10

Weeelllll… it looks like today’s page is going to be a wee late. Because I have to redraw it. I had opened my ThinkPad to finish up some lettering so I could post and… HORROR… the Photoshop document was completely garbled! (see pic.) In fact, this is the second such mishap I’ve had with CS5 [...]

Contest: Win a $50 Xperience Days Gift Certificate (1 Comment)

Published on 2012-03-16 13:50:59

Another contest?! Yes, indeedy! We’ve teamed up with Xperience Days — providers of truly Unique Gifts — to offer our readers the chance to win a $50 Xperience Days gift card! Xperience Days is the premier Experience Gift Company in the US, offering thousands of unique gifts nationwide – perfect for every occasion. What do [...]

Contest: Win a COACH Signature Sateen Pleated Swing Back Handbag ($148.00 MFSRP) (No Comments)

Published on 2012-03-14 23:01:14

Yes, dear readers, it’s time for another contest! What are we giving away this month? A brand new, 100% genuine Coach Signature Sateen Pleated Swing Back Handbag straight from the Coach store (valued at $148.00 USD)! Why a handbag, you ask? Because Kam loves them. And handbags are cool. (Why ask why — we’re giving [...]

New Voting Incentive: “Rhen Faire” Page 8! (No Comments)

Published on 2012-03-14 19:20:28

It’s the first part of the last page of our voting incentive story, “Rhen Faire!” Click here to vote and read!

Important News: Changes coming to Shadowbinders… (2 Comments)

Published on 2012-03-13 13:34:50

First off, I just wanted to make you all aware of some important changes coming to Shadowbinders starting with Chapter Six, and to thank you all for your support thus far. Secondly, don’t freak out. This isn’t bad news. As you may or may not know, producing a full-color comic twice a week is very, [...]

#162 | Chapter 5, Page 38 (No Comments)

Published on 2012-03-11 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 2 Rhen: Tristan, get us out of here! Panel 3 SFX: FWOOM!

Now Available: Shadowbinders Buttons! (No Comments)

Published on 2012-03-09 15:20:43

Since we started the comic nearly two years ago, we haven’t done much in the way of merchandising aside from our graphic novel and the occasional art sale. We’ll be attending the Wildcat Comicon next month, and had some 1″ pinback buttons made up for the occasion. Can’t make it to the con? Well, we’re [...]

#161 | Chapter 5, Page 37 (3 Comments)

Published on 2012-03-08 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 1 SFX: RRAAAKKKAAAHIIISSSSKATTAAAA

Mass Effect comes to iPhone and iPad with Mass Effect Infiltrator (No Comments)

Published on 2012-03-08 07:42:08

Since I was on the subject of (retro) RPGs for iOS earlier this week, I thought it was worth mentioning that Mass Effect Infiltrator [$6.99] was recently released in the iTunes store. While I’m generally not a fan of newer style console RPGs, this one is getting good buzz and the graphics look pretty stellar. [...]

Shh, Spoilers! (No Comments)

Published on 2012-03-06 14:22:19

We’re looking to spoil our readers! No, really! We’re taking some questions that we plan to answer at a later date (details to come). If you’ve got a burning question about Shadowbinders that you really, really want spoiled, just post it in the comments on this thread!

#160 | Chapter 5, Page 36 (No Comments)

Published on 2012-03-05 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 1 SFX: FWOOM! Panel 2 SFX: FFZT! Panel 3 SFX: RRASKREEE! Panel 4 Rhen: If you fall again, I’m leaving you here! Rhen (thought): Did the ring just… protect her?

Review: Kale in Dinoland – Retro-riffic Gameboy action for iPhone! (No Comments)

Published on 2012-03-05 09:48:19

I admit it. I like video games. A lot. But being a busy thirtysomething, I really don’t have much time to camp out in front of the television to play games much these days. And being a father of two, I have to fight with the kids for the controller anyway when I do have [...]

#159 | Chapter 5, Page 35 (5 Comments)

Published on 2012-03-01 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 1 SFX: RRRRAAAAASSSAAATTTAAASIIISAAASSHHHH Panel 2 Rhen (thought): They dissipate in the light, but how many are there?! There’s seemingly no end to them! Panel 3 Rhen (thought): Maybe I can clear them a path! Panel 4 Rhen (thought): Wha–? Oh, you’ve got to be kidding! Mia: OOF!

Contest: Win a Free $50 Amazon Gift Card from Shadowbinders.com! (1 Comment)

Published on 2012-03-01 13:00:41

We’re having another giveaway for our loyal Shadowbinders readers! This time you can enter to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card! What do you need to do? Vote! That’s right … vote for Shadowbinders on TopWebcomics.com and help us get some legitimate votage! You get three entries per day by voting for us on TWC, [...]

New Voting Incentive: “Rhen Faire” Page 7! (No Comments)

Published on 2012-02-29 19:27:37

It’s the next-to-the-last page of our short story “Rhen Faire.” Well… the first tier, anyway! It’s been a busy week at Shadowbinders HQ and I didn’t have time to finish inking the bottom tier, but look for it in another day or two! In the meantime, head over to Topwebcomics.com to vote and see the [...]

#158 | Chapter 5, Page 34 (1 Comment)

Published on 2012-02-27 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 1 Tristan: What the hell… ?! Panel 2 SFX: FWOOM! Panel 3 Mia: There are so many! What should we do?! Rhen… run? Panel 4 Rhen: RUN!! I’ll cover you!

Shadowbinders reviewed by Nerds in Babeland (No Comments)

Published on 2012-02-24 07:25:39

Shadowbinders gets an excellent review by blog Nerds in Babeland: Combining the daily trials and tribulations of high school with adventures in a futuristic steampunk world is a highly original idea that pays off well. The hand-drawn animation style is simple and charming and the digital colors are vibrant and really bring the stories alive. [...]

#157 | Chapter 5, Page 33 (1 Comment)

Published on 2012-02-23 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 2 SFX: RRRRAAAAASSSAAATTTAAASIIISAAASSHHHH Panel 3 Mia: EEEEEEEEEEE!!!

Monster High goes Steampunk! (1 Comment)

Published on 2012-02-23 12:13:49

It looks like steampunk is going to go a little more mainstream with the newest “ghoul,” Robecca Steam! New student Robecca Steam is gaining popularity with every monstrous tick of the clock! I’m dying to see what scary-cool tricks she has up her mechanical sleeve. Rumor has it you’ll be able to find her in [...]

“Rhen Faire” returns next week! (No Comments)

Published on 2012-02-22 19:07:15

We’re taking a short break from the “Rhen Faire” short story on TopWebcomics.com, but will post page 7 next Wednesday. Don’t worry — we’ve got a new page of the main story in the hopper for Friday! Stay tuned!

#156 | Chapter 5, Page 32 (1 Comment)

Published on 2012-02-20 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 1 Rhen: The noises are coming from behind that door. Mia: Hey, uh… guys? Panel 2 Mia: I keep seeing movement on the walls! Rhen: It’s called your shadow. Panel 3 Mia: Yeah, but there are four of us… Panel 4 Mia: … and there are a lot more shadows than that!

#155 | Chapter 5, Page 31 (1 Comment)

Published on 2012-02-16 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 1 Mia: Maybe we should just go… Rhen: You wanted to come. Don’t be such a coward. Panel 2 Mia: HRMPH! Panel 3 Rhen: OOF! SFX: SHOVE! Panel 4 Tristan: What is down there…?

New Voting Incentive: “Rhen Faire” Page 6! (No Comments)

Published on 2012-02-15 19:59:22

Page 6 of our short story “Rhen Faire” is on TopWebcomics.com now! Click here to vote and view! That being said, this will probably be the last such short story we’ll be offering on TopWebcomics.com, due to our recent disillusionment with the site. But don’t worry — we’ll still do side stories such as this, [...]

#154 | Chapter 5, Page 30 (1 Comment)

Published on 2012-02-13 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 1 Elaina: I know. I keep thinking I see movement at the end of the hall. Panel 4 SFX: KLANG! Panel 5 Tristan: Do you think some pirates are still here? Panel 6 Rhen: I don’t know. Let’s check it out.

#153 | Chapter 5, Page 29 (7 Comments)

Published on 2012-02-09 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 2 Tristan: Hmm. We could use these stabilization sprockets. I’m going to grab them. Panel 3 Mia (thought): Huh…? Panel 4 Mia: I feel like we’re being watched.

TopWebcomics.com: The elephant in the room (34 Comments)

Published on 2012-02-09 10:45:44

Worried about your comic’s rank on TopWebcomics.com? Worried that your readers somehow don’t like you as much as some other comic’s readers, or they’d be voting you up? Don’t be. Chances are many of the higher ranking comics on the site aren’t as “popular” as you think they are. In fact, there’s a good chance [...]

New Voting Incentive: “Rhen Faire” Page 5! (No Comments)

Published on 2012-02-08 19:10:50

Aaaand we’re back! Click here to vote and view the fifth page of TWC exclusive short story “Rhen Faire!” All hail King Rhen!

#152 | Chapter 5, Page 28 (3 Comments)

Published on 2012-02-06 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 3 SFX: FZZT! Panel 4 SFX: FWOOSH! Panel 6 Mia: It’s so quiet! Tristan. It’s an abandoned ship. What did you expect?

Sequential Tart reviews SHADOWBINDERS Vol. 1! (No Comments)

Published on 2012-02-06 10:16:44

Wolfen Moondaughter of comics review site Sequential Tart gives SHADOWBINDERS Vol. 1 an “above average” grade of 7/10. Read the full review here. Here’s a bit… The story is a nice balance of comedy and adventure. I enjoy a good love-hate relationship, and the interactions between Mia and Rhen are shaping up to be just [...]

#151 | Chapter 5, Page 27 (9 Comments)

Published on 2012-02-01 23:01:00

Comic Transcript Panel 3 SFX: BOOM! Panel 4 Tristan: If you’d given me a few minutes I probably could’ve opened it without destroying it.

New Voting Incentive: Groundhog Day! (2 Comments)

Published on 2012-02-01 12:34:56

Little known fact: Shadowbinders is created in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania — the home of Punxsutawney Phil! And tomorrow is Groundhog Day. It’s kind of a big deal around here, so to celebrate we’ve posted a new voting incentive of Rhen and Winston meeting Phil! We’ll return you to the rest of “Rhen Faire” next week. Click [...]

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