Follow apocalypse cowboy Jude St. Clair through the wasteland as he searches for what broke death. The Golden City gives up its secret.
Story
What would you do if upon death, your soul didn’t leave your body? You are now trapped in decaying flesh and the world no longer makes sense. Forgetfulness, violence, or indifference set in. People, animals, insects, … the death process has been broken for all. Ten years into the apocalypse, most people just try to scrape by, but Jude St. Clair is tirelessly searching for the answer to the question: Why do the Dead no longer die? What will he discover? Government Conspiracy? Chemical Spill? Meteor from space? SENTIENT YOGURT?! Come with Jude on his path through undead bears, famine, riots, and the fall of society as he tries to survive long enough to uncover truths, each more unbelievable than the next. You don’t want to miss this extraordinary journey through the wasteland. Can Jude heal the World or will he succumb to an eternity of decay?
Path of the Pale Rider series from LAURIE CALCATERRA, featuring art from FERNANDO CORDEIRO, and colors from MATT D. CHAMBERS III.
Issue 9 picks up the thrilling story of Jude St. Clair exploring the Golden City. He gets answers from Gold, talks to Bethany and things escalate quickly. Killer ending on this one, too! The book is 24 pages, full color.
If you dislike reading… watch this elevator pitch instead. Also.. you’re reading this.
A Note about the GERALD VON STODDARD COVER – These are printed on Sketchbook Cover Paper, limited to 50. After print they will have gold ink added by Laurie Calcaterra and every cover will be unique. (These are the replacement for the metal and then wooden covers we’ve been doing.) SUPER RARE, SUPER COOL! Get a unique cover!
WELCOME BACK THE ANGRY PATH! – If you’re a mutual fan of Path of the Pale Rider and William Russell, I have the whole set together for you. This is the variant covers for issues 1-9 AND the Naughty #8. So a total of 10 comics for you to collect! Don’t miss out on this offer!
Need a shirt? Hoodie? Zip up? I have all the things! You can get any of the previous styles on the campaign. T-shirt + Comic is a tier, but all of them are also in the add ons. You can wear a PotPR Shirt every day of the week!
Want to read something else by Laurie Calcaterra? There’s other things out there! A Choose your Own Adventure Book, plus some kick-ass anthologies. Pick your Poison!
Why hot sauce? WHY NOT?! Seriously, the fans of PotPR are foodies and found out that I make hot sauce from scratch and … well… here we are. Our Sampler is a best seller and is in the reward tiers, but you can also add on a SINGLE (1), SAMPLER (3), or FLIGHT (5) of the sauces! Flavors are listed below from mild to hottest.
- Heart Stopping Jalapeno & Serrano – Mild, delicious and can go on everything. My fav is on eggs or tamales, tacos, anything mexican food. Also great in a dip.
- Wasteland Watermelon – This is summer caught in a bottle. It’s bright, fresh, and will remind you of summer. It’s not too hot, but has a nice flavor with a bit of a zing. Watermelon, lime juice, serrano peppers and tabasco peppers. You have to try it for yourself.
- Meet Your Maker Mango Habanero – Fruity and fresh, medium to medium hot. Great on lighter proteins; eggs, shrimp, fish tacos.
- Jack’s Revenge Jackfruit Habanero – Fruity and fresh, unique taste, really good. Can put on a lot, similar to Mango Habanero.
- Path of the Pale Sauce Ghost pepper BBQ – The sauce that started it all! This sweet and flavorful BBQ has a slow heat, great flavor. Medium to medium hot. Great on all BBQ, chicken, and pork.
- Madness Hot Mustard – You all love Christopher Brown recipes! (Ahem, Path of the Pale Sauce) so I have permission to bring you another one! This one is literally a hot honey mustard. Carolina Reapers in this recipe!
- Reaper’s Regret Carolina Reaper Red Pepper – This is the hottest sauce I make. A couple drops is enough to knock your socks off. HOT! Great if you like food so hot you can’t feel feelings.
BACKER STRETCH GOALS: Every 50 backers we will reveal another POKER CARD! So far, we have unlocked the First Joker, King of Hearts, Ace of Hearts, 9 of Hearts, 10 of Hearts, Ace of Spades, King of Spades, Queen of Spades and 8, 9 & 10 of Spades since inception. I’ll flip these over as we get backers and reveal the next cards!
Here’s the cards we have unlocked so far (these are all available in add ons if you’re missing any):
POKER CARDS UNLOCKED THIS CAMPAIGN:
$5000 UNLOCKED!!! – INDIE PDF BUNDLE – who doesn’t like more comics?! This one always unlocks first and is good for both physical and digital backers! This one is a giant collection by Indie Creators. Enjoy!
$5500 – Scratch N Sniff Stickers! Say hello to Nos-fer-bock-tu. Nosferbocktu. Say that 3 times fast! Time to add to our collection with another undead animal. The scent? Chicken Nuggets.
$6000 – SLICE AND DICE EVENT – If you’re new here…. WELCOME TO THE SHENANIGANS! This stretch goal includes YOU telling ME how to destroy an ill fated fruit or vegetable. We’ve smashed, sliced, and destroyed watermelon, pumpkin, pineapple, and even a jackfruit. You vote on the weapon of destruction AND get to name the thing. It’s smashing fun!!
$7500 – BIG JAMES 8 PAGE BW ASHCAN – Ok Riders, I’m ready. I am ready for all of you to have have the short story I wrote about Big James to be in your hands. If we can break this stretch goal, Fernando Cordeiro and I will create this story and send a black and white ashcan to all physical backers. Can we do it?
$8500 – MINI BOOK FOR ANXIETY BOOKSHELF! – a teeny tiny little book! I really love these and you will too!
$9000 – SURPRISE! – If we get here, I will razzle and dazzle you with a surprise!
SLAUGHTERVILLE AND PATH OF THE PALE RIDER COLLABORATION! – Ever want to see how long you would survive against notorious horror icons? For anyone who ever screamed at a horror movie, “What are you doing?! Don’t go in there! What are you thinking?!”, here is your chance to make your own choices. Slaughterville takes you on a journey through a town that just happens to be host to numerous supernatural and horrific phenomena. Will you defeat the villain, or become yet another hapless victim? Abandon all hope, ye who enter Slaughterville!
THE LOLA MARTINEZ card is already included in Slaughterville 4! If you back both Path 9 and Slaughterville campaigns with a physical tier, you’ll get 4 additional PotPR cards to use during the game! CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT CAMPAIGN!. This is an amazing game by creator Christopher Brown. You should check out his books, too! His WEBSITE has all the things. Wink,Wink.
Ok, I know this is extra, but this is how we roll. EVERY BACK COVER OF PATH OF THE PALE RIDER IS A RIDDLE. WHEN YOU SOLVE IT, YOU GET A FAN INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE. That means you get to interact with PotPR like it exists in the real world. Things show up in your mailbox from characters. Found Videos. Found phone numbers that actually work. Hidden websites…. it’s all here friends. Go see how far the rabbit hole goes. And the short films? You could be in one, too! There’s so much to EXPLORE.
Laurie Calcaterra – Writer/Creator/Letterer/Zombieween Queen
Laurie started writing for a production company, Coattail Collective, based in Detroit in 2017. She wrote and starred in the short film “Catfish-ing” and wrote the web series titled “The Agency”. She started writing Path of the Pale Rider in 2018 and decided to turn it into graphic media due to the nature of the content. After relocating to Texas in 2019, she stared moving this project in the current direction. The first issue was successfully funded on Kickstarter May of 2022. Laurie has since added her name to other indie comics such as Psycho Sal by William Russell, anthologies by Big Dog Ink (BD14) and Cthulhu Invades Fairyland 2. Laurie is the first and forever Zombieween Queen, winner of the ZombieBook Club annual game. She also hosts a weekly podcast: The Tuesday Morning Brew and occasionally scares people as Killer Karen.
She is influenced by sci-fi, horror, action films, and stories: Dune, Mad Max, The Walking Dead, East of West, Invincible, Attack on Titan, The Matrix, Lazarus, Low, The Cell, The Watchmen and many others. She follows DC comics, Marvel Comics, Image Comics, Star Wars, Star Trek, The Witcher, Game of Thrones and… you get the point. She’s a giant nerd.
Laurie is also a lifelong martial artist practitioner, having studied Pencak Silat, Kali, Eskrima, Pekiti Tersia, and Kalis Ilustrimismo from 1997 until present. Please enjoy the fist fights, knife fights, guns, flexible weapons and more in this story.
Fernando Cordeiro – Penciler/Inker – Profile Picture King
Fernando Cordeiro, 37, is a writer, screenwriter, game designer, and world builder. A self-proclaimed nerd with a passion for dark universes, he has been playing RPGs for over 20 years and has been a game master since the beginning, known as DM Grimm.
An artist since childhood, he learned early on that dedication turns creation into reality, and over more than a decade in the American comic book industry, he brought fantastic worlds to life.
Today, he channels this experience into original projects such as “Exotic Goblins,” exploring ideas born from years of practice, experimentation, and RPG sessions, establishing himself as a storyteller and creator of remarkable universes.
Matt D. Chambers III – Colorist/Winner of the “Biggest Anime Fan of the Year” Award
Matt Chambers has been freelance Artist since 2018. Inspired as a child by comics, like Spawn and the X-Men, art has always been a personal focus. Since 2020 more than 20+ indie books have seen his talent by adding his personal touch and bringing such books as Path of the Pale Rider, Wading, Don’t Pay the Ferryman, RedEmpt1on, Deputized, and personal work of Fluff’s Fury to life with his colors.
Rachael Bulock – Editor/Musical Theater Fan/Enthusiastic Cosplayer
Rachael is an up-and-coming comic book editor with a love for storytelling who thrives on shaping narratives and pushing boundaries. Her dedication and meticulous attention to detail sets her apart in the industry. In addition to POTPR, Rachael has been working with other comics, Avalon and Raze. When she’s not navigating the world of comics, she’s working as a supervisor of a chemistry laboratory at a manufacturing plant or she’s immersed in scrapbooking, reading, or embracing the great outdoors through kayaking and camping. A competitive spirit underscores her love for games and adds a thrilling edge to her work. With every story she edits or personal adventure she undertakes, Rachael continues to push boundaries, inspire, and etch an unforgettable path in the world of comics.
Hello Everyone! Funds are 100% used towards making comics. We will be paying for art first and then print charges, merch, shipping, and fees. Anything we get additional gets us jump started on the next issue. You know how it goes.
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