Tiger Cubs, there’s an “Alpha” Con that’s apparently happening, according to the inter-webs! And sadly no, it’s not an “Alpha Flight” convention as we all hoped (sorry Canada).

If you’ve seen the adverts you know that those fools are just alpha turds selling alpha farts on the wind. How do we know this? there’s an ancient saying that goes “if ya got to say it…” it just ain’t true.

All kidding aside this is a old school style episode of useless news and some amazing stories. Since we love those hard grit, nose to the grindstone, indie creators, we delve into some more Kickstarters that are getting close to… closing.

Alaskan-based comic writer and friend of BTR, Conner Bartel, currently has a campaign running , collecting the entirety of his samurai trilogy: “Swords and Sarrows,” “Swords and Silence,” and “Swords and Solace.” With a cover by a certain BTR cohost, this 80 page homage to classic chanbara is near it’s end with only a few days left and could still use a bit of help crossing the goal line. Check out the Kickstarter and give it a shot of the ol’ tiger milk!

Get it: SWORDS & SACRIFICE by Conner Bartel

In keeping with our favorite of genres, another campaign we’re watching is…

“144 page graphic novel inspired by beat ‘em up video games, underground comics, B-movies, and ravings of the criminally insane.”

From the minds of Andrew MacLean (Head Lopper, ApocalyptiGirl) and Alexis Ziritt (Space Riders, Night Hunters) you know this is well worth the time. Already riding high, this campaign is guaranteed to deliver the crazy. Pour a little tiger milk on the graves of your vanquished and pick this up.

Get it: DEATH FIGHT FOREVER by MacLean and Ziritt

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