MANDRILL P.I. Issues #1-7 – A noir tale for cartoon lovers
Created by Christopher Brimmage
New adventure awaits our hardboiled primate detective! Can he save kidnapped kids and survive his encounter with a mysterious luchador?
Latest Updates from Our Project:
Great News!
9 months ago
– Tue, Jul 08, 2025 at 07:28:46 PM
We've funded!
Thank you!
I'm blown away by the support for this little cartoon mandrill. You are AMAZING.
But we have 25 days left in the campaign! And it doesn't shut down just because we've met the initial funding goal.
All it means is that publication is now guaranteed. Which is SO exciting, and something for which I’m so appreciative. Thanks to YOU, this cartoon noir tale can continue.
But now that we have 25 days left, this is an amazing opportunity to really expand our audience. I hope you’ll help me do so by continuing to promote the Kickstarter campaign on your social channels during the remaining few weeks.
Oh, and one more thing:
I got a really cool email from Kickstarter: MANDRILL P.I. has been selected as a “Project We Love!” This is a huge honor, and I'm incredibly excited by the news.
But I'm more excited for the amazing support you have shown for this project. Thank you again!
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A QUICK REMINDER:
CONCRETE ARCANUM: LIVING WITH MONSTERS is still live!
Concrete Arcanum: Living With Monsters is a 220-page book collecting 30 tales about monsters in the modern day. Anyone who loves Hellboy, The Dresden Files, and The Sandman is going to love Concrete Arcanum!
And it includes a 6-page story set in the Closure Inc. universe by me and Core Lo! Here's a preview page of that story:
This is an AWESOME anthology with tons of amazing creators, so it's definitely worth checking out if you haven't already.
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I'll be back in your feed soon to announce bonus Stretch Goals, so stay tuned for some cool upgrades to rewards. And now, my favorite part of these updates: project recommendations! Click the images below to be redirected.
Quest is an ongoing epic fantasy series inspired by tabletop role playing games like Dungeons & Dragons, swords and sorcery comics like Savage Sword of Conan, and classic films like The Lord of the Rings!Quest is Scott's love letter to all the wonderful worlds of fantasy that sparked his childhood imagination!
Two hundred years after their world was devastated by a magical war, the heroes of a new age are charged with an impossible mission: survive a thousand miles of haunted dungeons, bizarre monsters, ruined castles, and magical traps -- or see their world die!
When four kids head into Pine Ridge Forest for a weekend of camping fun, they’re ready for marshmallows, hot dogs, and adventure—but not for a surprise visit from the legendary Smokey Bear himself! After a careless mistake nearly leads to disaster, Smokey steps in to teach the campers the essential C.A.M.P. skills every adventurer needs to keep the wilderness safe. With help from the wise and magical Elder Tree, the kids learn how small choices can make a big difference. Packed with heart, humor, and forest-friendly lessons, Smokey #1 is an inspiring, educational comic that turns readers into Junior Rangers—one spark at a time.
We've had an AMAZING start! Thank you so much!
9 months ago
– Sat, Jul 05, 2025 at 06:10:17 PM
Hello!
Day 2 of the campaign is over, and it has been a fantastic start.
I can't thank you enough for that and for helping to bring this comic about a down-on-his-luck cartoon mandrill to life. YOU are amazing. I can't wait for you to meet the new characters in this issue, particularly "El Codo" Jefe Jaguar!
I look forward to continuing this Kickstarter ride with you! It would make me the happiest author in the world if you'd continue spreading the word about this project. The more people we get to back, the cooler the rewards will become.
Also, I'm giving away a free copy of an awesome novel titled Someone You Can Build A Nest In in the latest issue of my newsletter, The Omninaut. If you ever wondered whether a character who essentially amounts to a mimic from D&D could carry a book as a protagonist AND make you actually love and care about her, then the answer is an emphatic yes, and I think you’ll enjoy this book. [click here] for the newsletter entry.
Before I sign off, it's time for my favorite part of these updates: sharing projects by other creators! Click the images to check out their pages.
What if it became mainstream knowledge that magic was real? What if you found out that your neighbor was a centuries old fey creature? What if you were living with monsters? These are the questions posed to some of the finest talent working in indie comics and each has put forward their answer.
Concrete Arcanum: Living With Monsters is a 220-page book collecting 30 tales about monsters in the modern day. Some are obvious, like the neighbor who’s half-ogre, or the woman at the office with eyes that flicker like wildfire. Others are more insidious, hiding their true nature beneath human masks. They could be family, friends, or even the person staring back at you in the mirror. Some monsters protect, some manipulate, and others simply survive. All demand to be reckoned with.
Exploring themes of trust, fear, love, and betrayal in a world where monsters aren’t just threats to fight—they’re part of the family, part of the system, and sometimes, they are the system.
Anyone who loves Hellboy, The Dresden Files, and The Sandman is going to love Concrete Arcanum!
And it includes a 6-page story set in the Closure Inc. universe by me and Core Lo! Here's a preview page of that story:
Weltengeist #1 is a 72-page fantasy comic blending shonen manga energy with rich worldbuilding and unique art.
The story begins with Averon whose childhood friend is abducted by mysterious forces, thrusting him into a hostile world ruled by the Navurian Empire - a theocracy that imposes its beliefs on other nations and rapidly expands its reach through conquest. On the run from captivity, Averon finds unlikely allies and uncovers secrets powerful enough to topple the empire and threaten the very fabric of the world of Raja.
This series is for people, who also love:
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, for its deep worldbuilding, creative combat system, and emotional weight.
Attack on Titan, due to its themes of rebellion, dark mysteries, and high-stakes.
Game of Thrones, with its power struggles, ancient secrets, and a world shaped by empires, prophecy, and betrayal.
One Piece, as it shares an epic sense of adventure, layered mythology, and a fight against powerful empires.
