Category: Site Updates

December 7, 2024: Wrapping Up!

Posted on December 7, 2024 by VARULV

A Look Ahead!

Hey all!

Hope you’re having a lovely start to winter. I wanted to check-in and let you all know what’s been going on in my world and give a little insight about the final update to this story arc!

As it turns out, I’ve been a very popular lady when it comes to work at the end of the year. Lots of new contracts have rolled in for me, and I’ve been busy trying to get some things done before the month is out and business starts anew in January.

That said, I’m nearly done with the last six pages, but they’ve had to remain untouched on my artdesk since the last update I made here. Rest assured I’m still going to put my best effort into getting things completed before the end of December, but my time is not my own yet, and I cannot commit to a date. That said, I’ve decided to update the final six pages, together, in one big hurrah to end the fourth issue and our first volume.

Looking forward to bringing it to you soon, friends! Until next week!

All my best!

Dawn

November 15, 2024: What’s Going On

Posted on November 15, 2024 by VARULV

Printing Pitfalls, IndieGoGo and More

Hey guys!

Wish I had a better update for you, today. If you have been following me on our IndieGoGo campaign or Discord server, then you know I was hit with a major issue last weekend when my printer announced they will be going out of business. This printer is one I have used for five years and to say I was sad to hear they’ll be shutting down is an understatement. Unfortunately, I was planning on using them to print the Trade Paperback this winter, and I won’t be able to send them files in time to lock the project in before they close shop.

So this week, I have been working on finding another printer. It… hasn’t gone well. Hehe.

The two backup printers I had in mind both upped their MOQs. One of them is in Japan as well, and I don’t want to gamble with what may be high tariffs in the near future ontop of putting a ton of money to print books I’ll need to find some way of storing. I’m not big on taking on more than I need when it comes to spending money, so both printers are a no-go, and unfortunately, that means my search continues. Rest assured — if we fund the book, I’ll figure things out.

One small piece of advice I found for myself when doing this project is — don’t start a crowdfund in November of 2024. In all seriousness though, I understand each and every one of you who have sent me notes explaining that things are just really hard to find money for at the moment. You have nothing but my love and support. I get it — jobs are hard to get, money feels like it’s flying out the window without our collective permission, and we’re all in the same boat no matter how good or bad we had it just a year ago. To that end, if we don’t fund, then I’m just going to head back to the drawing board and figure out another way to get the books to you guys in 2025! Promise!

Onto better things: A little announcement/reminder today. I’ll be at Manheim Comicon next weekend, the 23rd and 24th of November! Check it out:

With all this going on, I had to push back this week’s update to next week. My apologies — I just didn’t have time to put the finishing touches on pages 16, 17, and 18 to the point that I was happy with them. We’ll get back to the story next week! I can’t believe it’s almost over!

Alright — that’s everything for now, gang. Thanks for bearing with me, and I’ll see you next Friday!

Awooo,

Dawn

October 19, 2024: Book 4, Chapter 4 and our IndieGoGo is GO!

Posted on November 1, 2024 by VARULV

Pages 10 – 12 Updated and you can now support our crowdfunding efforts to publish Volume I of Varulv!

Hey guys!

Big day in the Varulv-sphere, so let’s get right into it! Wilander has shown himself to be quite the monster indeed, in this week’s update. Frankly, I think it’s a good look for him. But he’s packing some heavy firepower, and will probably be as easy to take down as he is on the eyes… Check it out in our latest update!

Click here to read this update!

With that underway, I’m so very excited to announce our IndieGoGo campaign to fund the first Volume of Varulv is now live! Check it out right over here!

As of this writing, we’re up to 11% funded, and could use your help to make this book a reality! I’m sure we can hit our goal if everyone reading this can support us at even the lowest levels, or share the campaign! I’d love to get these books to you guys next year, and also get you some swanky swag for your support! Speaking of swag… what can you get for supporting?

Lots of cool stuff is currently available, and there are rewards at EVERY pledge level! And a big thank you to everyone who manages to support us, even through shares. I know times are tough for everyone and have been through the majority of 2024. It’s been my sincere pleasure to bring you Varulv’s story for free here, every week — and truthfully, just having you all as readers has meant so much to me.

I’m really looking forward to this campaign as I really think we can pull it off. Moreso, I think I’m looking forward to continuing to bring you all stories into 2025 and beyond. It’s because of everyone’s support that I’m able to do so. Thank you all. Having you guys as readers has been one of the biggest reasons I get out of bed in the morning.

All my Best,

Dawn

October 26, 2024: Ragna Print WIP

Posted on October 27, 2024 by VARULV

A First-Look at an exclusive print!

Hey guys,

I promised some artwork – and here you go! This is a first-look at an exclusive print I’ll have available during the IndieGoGo campaign. I’ll be finalising the colors and the image as a whole this week, but for now, here’s a look at the line art. You can get this, or your choice of the Varulv covers (or all 5!) when you pledge to the campaign!

Check it out on our Tumblr page!

Don’t forget! Our IndieGoGo campaign starts November 1st and you can get signed up to be reminded when it goes live, right now!

See you guys on Friday with the next comic update!

Awooooo,

Dawn

October 25, 2024: Presenting Our IndieGoGo Trailer

Posted on October 26, 2024 by VARULV

One week to go before we launch our crowdfunding campaign

Hey guys!

Exciting update tonight as I’m happy to announce our trailer has gone live! Check it out:

Hope you enjoy! And hey – come back tomorrow because I believe I promised you guys some artwork. See you then!

All my Best,

Dawn

October 19, 2024: Book 4, Chapter 3

Posted on October 19, 2024 by VARULV

Pages 7-9 Updated!

Hey gang!

It seems our town Vicar might be losing supporters… but he remains a force to be reckoned with thanks to his two magic talismans. See what becomes of him in this week’s update! Varulv book 4, chapter 3 begins right now with three new pages!

Click here to read this update!

Next week there’s going to be a break in the action as I gear up for our upcoming IndieGoGo campaign, prep for my final convention appearance this year, and get some other things out of the way so the book’s physical edition can get into everyone’s hands early next year!

In lieu of an update next week, expect some new art! See you next Friday!

All my Best,

Dawn

October 11, 2024: Book 4, Chapter 2

Posted on October 11, 2024 by VARULV

Pages 4 – 6 Updated!

Hello, hello, friends!

As our heroes continue to be stuck in a holding pattern, Wilander becomes experimental with the two trinkets he’s recently acquired. Those of you holding out hope that he’d not try crossing magics can leave your expectations at the door. Check it out in this week’s update! Three new pages!

Click here to read this update!

Don’t forget! Our IndieGoGo campaign starts November 1st and you can get signed up to be reminded when it goes live, right now!

We’re going fully live and accepting pledges on November 1st, 2024. This will be my final crowdfunding endeavor of the year, and also my biggest. That said, I haven’t made the goal so big it’s unattainable. We only have to raise $2,000 to get these books printed at their minimum quantity, and at $20 per book, that means I only need 100 folks at that level to sign-on! Cool!

Even if you can’t contribute, I hope you share our campaign! As you all probably know, I have been doing Varulv and freelancing as my full-time job since February. I hope to keep doing so in the next year, and your support has made it all possible thus far. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!

That’s it for this week, everyone! See you next week as our story continues with chapter 3!

All my Best,

Dawn

Issue #4 Coming Soon, Wiki, Conventions, and More!

Posted on September 20, 2024 by VARULV

Hey gang!

Exciting stuff on the horizon as Varulv, unbelievably, is on its way to wrapping up its first story arc as we bring you Varulv #4: Judgment, in October and November. That said, the official start date for that issue will be Friday, October 4th, 2024!

I’ll very probably have a look at the cover in the coming days for you guys, and with that in mind, wanted to reintroduce the idea of reinvigorating the wiki. And I mean it, this time!

We’ve experienced another explosion of interest in the series this past month, and as our first four issues wrap up, the timing couldn’t be better. That said, there will be more Varulv in 2025, with issues 5 and 6, but before those kick off, I think it’d be great to have a resource like a dedicated Varulvopedia to reference things, for newcomers as well as seasoned readers. Until then, have a look at some of the concept art for character profiles, I’m currently working on!

Too, I have one more convention to go, and will see you guys at Manheim Comicon in November. By then, I’ll have launched the crowdfunding campaign to fund the publishing of our first collected edition, which I hope to have more info on, next week!

In the meantime, if you want to check in on me personally, and hear about all the plans I have for the months to come, I invite you to go see my latest video — the first in what will likely be a series of vlogs, right here!

That’s all for now, friendos! Have a great weekend and I’ll catch you next time!

September 6, 2024: Book 3, Chapter 8

Posted on September 7, 2024 by VARULV

The Final Pages of Issue 3 — 22-24, Updated

Hello and hello, dear readers!

This is it! The last pages of Chapter 3 are upon us. As you know, things weren’t looking too great for our heroes when last we checked in with them… and as of this update, the situation might have gone from bad to worse! But is there perhaps hope on the horizon for an unexpected ally? Read on to find out in the conclusion to Varulv #3!

Click here to read this update!

With book three of the Varulv saga now put away, it’s time to start thinking about the epic finale to our little story, here. As you might recall from previous updates, Varulv #4 will be the last issue of the first volume, and your friendly neighborhood indie publisher has been preparing not only to bring you a conclusion, but a print edition of the series thus far, as well!

As you know, we’ve done two very successful pre-order runs for our various Varulv printing projects, and for this last one, I’d like to run a slightly bigger campaign. I’m currently pricing things out, but come November, I not only want to wrap up Varulv #4, but do some crowdfunding to get a Varulv trade paperback in the hands of my readers and potentially, wider distribution as well. Stay tuned, because as it stands, it’s not going to take much, and as always, I plan to have some very cool incentives for you guys if you want one!

For those of you who ordered Varulv Art books — After a challenging time navigating a driveway overhaul, I finally got them in the mail this past week! Look for them soon, and expect a few little bonus thank-you gifts alongside your comics! I hope you enjoy!

Issue #4 will begin in October — until then, keep joining me here on Fridays for more updates, art, and behind-the-scenes looks at our final issue! Groovy!

All my best,

Dawn Best

August 30, 2024: Book 3, Chapter 7

Posted on August 30, 2024 by VARULV

Pages 19-21 Updated!

Hey all!

Remember Ragna? Gee, I hope so — because she’s finally back in this update. Also, are things finally looking up for the rest of the pack, or could it be they’re not out of the woods yet? One more update to go after this one, gang!

Click here to read this update

Of utmost importance to those of you who ordered artbooks — there are still some of you out there who have yet to respond to the survey and what you want drawn on the cover! If that’s you, please check your email! I would love to get them out to you as soon as possible!

That’s it for now, loves! See you guys one week from now as we, unbelievably, conclude this third issue!

Get hype!

Dawn