Newsletter: May 2026
Hello, Thrill Seekers!
The comics are in… and they all look incredible!
First off, thank you all again for backing, supporting, sharing, and believing in Thrill Comics.
KICKSTARTER UPDATE
For our Kickstarter backers outside the greater Memphis area, your rewards have officially shipped! Well, for most of you anyways…
If your reward package included Memphis vs. Zombies #1, we did run into one small snag: we completely sold out and had to place a fresh print order. The good news is those copies should be in soon, and as soon as they arrive, we’ll get your full rewards sent out as quickly as possible.
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY
Ryan will be at 901 Comics Midtown tomorrow, Saturday, May 2, for Free Comic Book Day!
Local Kickstarter backers are welcome to come pick up rewards there in person. If you can’t make it, no worries - we’ll begin getting local rewards delivered starting next week.
Come by, say hi, grab some comics, and celebrate with us. We may also have some other Blues: Lore & Legends contributors dropping in to hang out and sign books too.
NEW COMICS IN ONLINE STORE
Both MvZ #2 and BLL #1 are now available for purchase online!
If you missed the Kickstarter (or just want extra copies) now’s your chance.
Survive the undead apocalypse with style! Memphis vs. Zombies #2 is packed with action, suspense, and stunning artwork to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Four stunning cover designs by artists Ryan Ladner, Guilherme Raffide, Aline Martins, and John Mclay.
Exciting continuation of Memphis's fight against the undead in a riveting storyline.
High-quality print for comic collectors.
Blues: Lore & Legends #1 crackles to life with covers by Ryan Ladner, Luis Santamarina, Eric McMeans and Shawn Howe. Its moody blues drenched palette and jagged, soulful figures pulling you into a world where smoky juke joints hide ancient bargains, monsters prowl the rain-slick creekbeds, and gumshoe detectives chase truths that sting like a six-string.
This anthology stitches together mythic blues folklore and noir mystery across an eclectic range of art styles and storytelling voices - each tale a different groove, from hardboiled investigations into supernatural crimes to intimate origin stories. Expect smoky atmospheres, razor-sharp dialogue, haunting creatures drawn from the deep roots of blues tradition, and a rhythmic pulse that keeps every page moving; it's equal parts spine-tingle and swagger, a tribute to the music's power to summon both sorrow and salvation.
IT’S BIGFOOT!
Bigfoot on Beale is coming up soon! We’re looking forward to joining the Beale Street Monster Club for another awesome event celebrating cryptids, monsters, and all things strange.
MONSTER CON RETURNS
We’re incredibly excited to be part of Memphis Monster Con again this year.
Be sure to check out the new event poster featuring artwork by Ryan!
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
Now that books are getting into readers’ hands, we’d love your feedback.
What did you love about Memphis vs. Zombies and Blues: Lore and Legends? What characters, stories, or ideas do you want more of?
Reviews, word of mouth, and reader feedback make a huge difference for indie creators like us, and we truly appreciate every single one. You can drop us a message or comment on social media, share your books and tag us, or contact us directly HERE.
Thanks again for all your support! We look forward to seeing you all around town!
Stay Thrilled,
Crestwood and the Thrill Comics Crew
