The swirling social climate and constant barrage of TV shows, films, and social media sites is louder than ever before. When reality gets to be a little too much, fantasy and sci-fi graphic adventures are a beautiful gateway to escapism, a soothing balm that feels healing. There’s something magical and lovely about curling up with a book full of gorgeous artwork and characters embarking on valiant quests. If that’s totally your jam, then you should check out Midnight Mystics.
The anthology graphic novel is a collection of ten fantasy comics by Black women creatives that center on Blackness in fantasy settings. It is the first project by upstart micro publisher Burning Phoenix Press, which was formed to amplify stories that explore the facets of Black womanhood.
Midnight Mystics, edited by Sarah A. Macklin, is currently on Kickstarter and aiming to reach its $25,000 goal by July 27 to fund this project and pay its creatives. While some names behind this project are new, there are other heavyweights in the comics industry like Stephanie Williams (Nubia and the Amazons) involved as well. Here’s a list of the creatives and stories that Midnight Mystics aims to offer readers:
Stephanie Williams and Ryan Oakley – The Dragons’ Mirror
When an ancient dragon awakens beneath the city of Reniece, only a young woman who has spent years burying her own fire can forge the bond needed to save them both.
Toshi J and Saly Lockhart – The Seekers
Lelie is on the run and finds herself in an abandoned castle on a stormy afternoon, where she meets a young witch named Rayven. The two must work together to take down a small group of hunters called seekers and escape with their lives.
Lysz Flo and Yhasmin Wilder – Woz Quartz
It’s the year 4009, Abeni escapes Earth arriving battered to Woz Quartz, a pink utopian planet where Black Womxn have been free for eons. She experiences majestic healing and possibility but is it enough?
Jael Jackson – The Girl From Acorn Valley
A young farm boy discovers a fairy girl in the forest near his home, forming an inseparable bond that lasts a lifetime.
Phoebe Holmes is crafting a story of a knight who’s leading a mission to overthrow the king but he and his men are attacked by a monster. Afterwards, he’s captured by a witch. Alone and unarmed, he has to find his own way to safety.
A story of undersea exploration is coming from Aziza the Graphic Novelist and Tyesha Stewart.
When a sudden lightning strike unearths a mysterious undersea city, two mermaids dive down to discover the secrets within.
Princess “Tajlee” Jenkins brings us a story of family secrets.
A mute ancestral spirit has protected a family for years, but when the youngest member seeks to restore their voice, they discover the spirit’s history that may shake the family to its core.
Alanis Lua – Between Books
Noemi runs a second hand bookshop and quickly befriends casual shopper Caim. When they find a mysterious CD that lets listeners relive the best parts of their lives they must choose between indulging in the past or stepping into the future.
Rosa Sparks and CJ McWillis – The Crown Princess Awakens
In a magical kingdom where great beasts still roam the earth, a princess must engage in a world shattering battle to save her kingdom and her throne.
Art Tragedy will bring us to another underwater land full of curiosity.
Merfolk are a curious people, spending their days investigating the forgotten junk left by surface people, but sometimes curiosity leads to more than you bargained for.
Donation and rewards tiers range from $1 to $40, which makes it pretty easy to throw your support behind this project. For more information about rewards, timelines, and more, head to Midnight Mystics’ Kickstarter page today.
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