Backerkit is available NOW! Please fill out your surveys
2 days ago
– Mon, Jun 29, 2026 at 06:15:29 AM
Hey everyone,
Thanks so much for making our SDCC preview edition such a success. First off, the Backerkit surveys are now available. You should have received an email regarding the survey.
NOTE: This is a VERY important survey. If you'll be at SDCC and want to save on shipping, you can choose "Local Pickup" as an option. If you want it mailed to you, we'll be sending them out after we return.
ALSO...our DREN Kids line of books is proud to bring you the next issue of the famous Wildfire Prevention mascot Smokey the Bear! (Yes THAT Smokey!)
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/drenkids/smokeys-junior-rangers-the-science-of-fire
Smokey's Junior Rangers #1-2
The Science of Fire: A new issue of fire prevention education where the junior rangers learn the science behind fire prevention.
AND... it's the Summer of SIRE! The 20th anniversary celebration of the Superhero forced by his own costume is launching a brand new issue NEXT WEEK!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mdolce/the-sire-aftermath-1-3
The Sire: Aftermath #1-3
POWERLESS! The Sire's powers are gone! Is he just a nut in a costume now? Or can he will himself to defeating a brand new villain?
The Sire and company managed to escape from government agents and an Evolved-Human Trafficker, but all is not right in the world. During the skirmish, The Sire's costume was damaged and his powers vanished. For someone whose supposed to be indestructible, The Sire is now very very vulnerable. And when a new threat emerges from underground, will he be capable of stopping it?
Featuring art by ME, with Andres Barrero, Jorge Cortes and MORE!
-Mike
We did it! Late Pledges & Here's What Comes Next...
15 days ago
– Tue, Jun 16, 2026 at 08:50:50 AM
Thank you to everyone for making this SDCC Preview edition so successful! New series are always difficult to jump start, even with proven talent like Fabian and Felix on board, so THANK YOU!
Here's what comes NEXT!
The money will take approx 14 days to get to our account, at which time we will be sending out the Backerkit survey. Once you complete it, we can begin releasing digital and print rewards and I'll update you on its release (NOTE: Because this is an SDCC exclusive, both rewards will be available closer to the show).
We'll keep late pledges open and available until the Backerkit surveys are released. In the meantime, we will start prepping all the digital releases and stretch goals.
Speaking of which -- thanks to late pledges, there are Bookmarks for all!
And stay tuned, in the coming weeks, we'll be launching our next SIRE project which you can follow HERE:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mdolce/the-sire-aftermath-1-3
ANDDDDD we have Smokey's Junior Rangers #2:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/drenkids/smokeys-junior-rangers-the-science-of-fire
Please follow along and as always THANK YOU for your support!
– Dren Productions w/ Starlight Runner
Stretch Goal #1 UNLOCKED
23 days ago
– Mon, Jun 08, 2026 at 12:15:17 PM
Hey everyone,
We are FLYING through the campaign, loving every second of the progress. We've already flown past our first stretch goal: Digital Wallpapers for all!
Our next goal is only $500 away: Bookmarks for all!
WE also have opportunities to unlock some NEW rewards as well! Let's keep the train moving!
-Mike
Card art REVEALED
26 days ago
– Fri, Jun 05, 2026 at 12:27:14 PM
Manoman, first off THANK YOU! The response to our SDCC Preview Edition of Deep Down #1 has wildly exceeded expectation so far. Fabian and the team are thrilled to sign as many copies as possible and get you guys in on the ground floor of this awesome new comic book
What can make things even better? How about exclusive freebies after we reached 200+ followers before launch? Feast your eyes on THIS!
We're gearing up for some awesome STRETCH GOALS next - stay tuned and keep spreading the word!
-Mike
