Nate is a lonely orphan who stumbles upon the legendary Book of the Dead—said that it can bring someone back to life, but only if they’re mostly dead.

Driven by the hope of seeing his parents again, he and his unique fox companion Emilia set off on a dangerous quest that pulls them into a hidden world of magic and dark forces.

Mostly Dead #1 is a 30-page horror comedy comic book printed on gloss paper stock (richer colors).

• The 1st issue in a 4-issue limited series.

• An imprint of Bad Bug Media.

• Physical backers will receive stretch goal rewards.

FOR FANS OF:

• 👻 Wild and fun supernatural stories.

• ☠️ ParaNorman, Monster House, and Gravity Falls.

• 🎨 Out of the box art by Kit Wallis.

Written by: Allen Dunford

Drawn by: Kit Wallis

Colored by: Cari Salviejo

Lettered and Designed by: Dave Lentz

Created by: Kit Wallis and Allen Dunford

Get the exclusive FIRST DAY physical backer gift...all you gotta do is pledge on day one, you'll get a cool Magic: The Gathering Homage trading card with art from inside the comic!

Welcome to the kitchen—where action, horror & humor spice up ladles loaded with absurdity! Today we’re serving up something fresh, spicy, and just a little unhinged!

Comic Soup, is a brand-new creative imprint cooked up by Allen Dunford (the mad mind behind Pocus Hocus, Grandma Chainsaw & Horus In Hell) and Kit Wallis (the artistic wildman from Mr. Easta, Quested, and High on Life and more). We are now an imprint under Bad Bug Media!

ABOUT BAD BUG MEDIA and BAD BUG MIDNIGHT

Bad Bug Media is an independent comic book publisher operating exclusively online. You won’t find our titles in comic shops or retail stores. This allows us to maintain complete control over fulfillment and connect directly with you—our valued supporters.
Bad Bug Midnight is the hot imprint of Bad Bug Media, featuring bold stories for a MATURE audience.
Our print runs are highly limited, making our comics rare collectibles that often increase in value over time.
Every dollar we raise covers our creative team's wages, fulfillment operations, production costs, and expansion. Every dollar matters.

SHIPPING and FULFILLMENT

Books are bagged, boarded, wrapped in bubble sleeves, and shipped in Gemini mailers.
Shipping is charged here on Kickstarter with your order.
Domestic shipping is $8-10 for orders around or under 1 pound via USPS Ground Advantage, covering labor and supplies.
If you’ve backed other Bad Bug Media/Midnight campaigns still pending fulfillment, rewards from this campaign may be combined with those for efficiency. Should this apply to you, please contact shaynarose@badbugmedia.com for reimbursement of shipping funds. Credits can be redeemed on our website or through Backerkit.
To ensure we fulfill your pledge, fill out your survey within 2 months of its release. After 2 months, pledges with incomplete surveys are forfeited, and funds are treated as a donation. Check the email tied to your Kickstarter account for updates.

ATTENTION! INTERNATIONAL BACKERS

International shipping costs depend on factors like package weight, delivery distance, and fees. In rare cases, additional costs beyond Kickstarter charges may apply. If this happens, we’ll contact you to discuss covering the fees or offer a full or partial refund to reduce expenses.
We have NO CONTROL over customs fees or VAT.
We take extra care packaging international orders to handle longer transit times. Replacement of packages damaged by carriers will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
PLEASE NOTE: We’re working to make international shipping more affordable and appreciate your support despite these obstacles.

REFUNDS AND EXCHANGES

Once funds have been collected by Kickstarter and Backerkit, there are no cancellations and/or refunds (aside from aforementioned international shipping issues). Please pledge responsibly.
Exchanges or replacements will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Contact our customer service agent, Shayna Rose at ShaynaRose@badbugmedia.com for any issues or concerns.

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ABOUT BAD BUG MEDIA and BAD BUG MIDNIGHT

SHIPPING and FULFILLMENT

ATTENTION! INTERNATIONAL BACKERS

REFUNDS AND EXCHANGES

CUSTOMER SERVICE

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