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The amount of money being raised through crowdfunding is insane! As of 2025, the comic category alone on Kickstarter has raised $274 million dollars!! Unfortunately, not every campaign is successful. In fact, only 42% of all Kickstarter campaigns succeed. However, we have learned what makes the most successful campaigns rise to the top and we are going to pass that knowledge on to you. On today's show we are going to help some comic creators reach their goals! Destiny will choose 3 indie comic campaigns for us to review. After offering tips we will choose ONE to back and support. Stay to the end to see who will be chosen in the Comic Book Showdown of Ultimate Destiny because in the end...There can Be only ONE! A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see and helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book #crowdfunding Secrets. THE COMIC BOOK SHOWDOWN OF ULTIMATE DESTINY. Hosted by:    Matt Campbell from https://www.actionline-studios.com/ and Smurf from https://5280geek.wordpress.com/   Show airs live on Fri

Live from the Figus Studio Sponsored by BrickSlopes Colorado ( Brickslopes.com ), the state’s only locally owned and operated LEGO event, welcoming fans of all ages on April 26-27, 2025. Tickets available now and receive a 10% discount when you use the “staygeeky” at checkout. Welcome to 2025 and your Weekend Geek Update, ready to fill you in on things across the Geekverse that have caught Smurfs attention. It doesn’t take long as we get his take on Nosferatu and is it worthy of all the hype. Dexter Original Sin, is it the Dexter we want? Squid Games 2 exceeds the first one and leaves the fans eager for more. DC might be entering a new golden era thanks to James Gunn with the hit Creature Commandos, Superman trailer and now Lobo is set to for Supergirl next year. What If, Star Wars, Doctor Who and more as we blaze into the new year.    #Podcast #WGU #Comics #Scifi #NerdNews #Popculture #StarWars #SkeletonCrew #DC #Superman #Events #Netflix #Amazon #Disney #Dexter #Marvel #SquidGames #Nosferatu #CreatureComman

Friday the 13th is a great day for killer cuts so we are going deep! Making comics is hard, getting people to buy them is even harder but we are here to help. Crowdfunding is revolutionizing the way indie comics are made and consumed. Tune in to learn more about the benefits and challenges of crowdfunding for indie comics and what it means for the future of the industry. A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see and helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book #crowdfunding Secrets. THE COMIC BOOK SHOWDOWN OF ULTIMATE DESTINY. Hosted by:  Matt Campbell from https://www.actionline-studios.com/ and Smurf from https://5280geek.wordpress.com/ Show airs live on Fridays 11am Mountain Time In the end, one of the 3 will be chosen to support each week! THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!   #ComicBooks #Kickstarter #Crowdfunding #IndieComics #Crowdfunding #ComicCreators #ActionlineStudios #NewEpisode #EP32 #ComicBookShowdownofUltimateDestiny #CBSUD #OrginalArt #OrginialStory #Submit #ComicCampaign #Popculture #SmurfsTake #528

Live from the Figus Studio Sponsored by Dragon Meadery (dragonmeadery.com ) who is offering a discount on it’s award-winning mead when ordered online when you use the code WEB24 at check out. The latest in news that have caught Smurfs eye in the Geekverse starting with a live action Voltron. Reactions to Star Wars Skeleton Crew, Gladiator 2, Dune Prophecy, and fans of Love, Death, and Robots need to get in on Amazon’s new series Secret Level based on various video Games. End of the line for Superman and Lois, Nightbitch vs. The Substance, and Monarch: Legacy Of Monsters Season 2. Thoughts on the new Gunn universe and what the MCU for 2025 looks like, all of this and more for your Weekend Geek Update. #Podcast #WGU #Comics #Scifi #NerdNews #Popculture #StarWars #SkeletonCrew #DC #GreenLanters #Events #Netflix #Amazon #Kraven #Spiderman #Disney #SecretLevel #Voltron #Avengers4 #MCU #TheSubstance #LOTR #ConLife #COFOH #DragonMeadery #ElkindMedia #SmurfsTake #5280Geek #StayGeeky

Thanksgiving is over so let's get back to talking comics! Got a comic crowdfunding campaign that’s live or will be at the time of the next show?   Join us  Fridays, 11 AM MST for our weekly show, where we share tips, give feedback, and help creators like YOU succeed!  A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see and helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book #crowdfunding Secrets. THE COMIC BOOK SHOWDOWN OF ULTIMATE DESTINY. Hosted by:  Matt Campbell from https://www.actionline-studios.com/ and Smurf from https://5280geek.wordpress.com/ In the end, one of the 3 will be chosen to support each week! THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!   #ComicBooks #Kickstarter #Crowdfunding #IndieComics #Crowdfunding #ComicCreators #ActionlineStudios #NewEpisode #EP31 #ComicBookShowdownofUltimateDestiny #CBSUD #OrginalArt #OrginialStory #Submit #ComicCampaign #Popculture #SmurfsTake #5280Geek #StayGeeky

Experience the resurrection of the legendary horror classic "London After Midnight" in graphic novel form. We got an exclusive interview with Dirk Manning to discover how the lost horror film has been REVIVED! London After Midnight is just the beginning, there’s more to come as Dirk explains this Kickstarter and who will be the focus of the next one.   #Interview #Horror #ClassicHorror #LondonAfterMidnight #KickStarter #BeyondtheWheel #GraphicNovel #WheelofComicBookDestiny #Comics #WGU #SpotlightInterview #Popculture #ActionLineStudios #DirkManning #SmurfsTake #5280Geek #StayGeeky

Crowdfunding is revolutionizing the way indie comics are made and consumed. Tune in to learn more about the benefits and challenges of crowdfunding for indie comics and what it means for the future of the industry. Click here to learn more tips on making comics! • https://www.youtube.com/live/PBT8nWEx4b4?si=l-elW1S68ONkdWZY A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see and helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book #crowdfunding Secrets. THE COMIC BOOK SHOWDOWN OF ULTIMATE DESTINY. Hosted by:  Matt Campbell from https://www.actionline-studios.com/ and Smurf from https://5280geek.wordpress.com/ Show airs live on Fridays 11am Mountain Time In the end, one of the 3 will be chosen to support each week! THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!   #ComicBooks #Kickstarter #Crowdfunding #IndieComics #Crowdfunding #ActionlineStudios #NewEpisode #EP30 #ComicBookShowdownofUltimateDestiny #CBSUD #OrginalArt #OrginialStory #Submit #ComicCampaign #Popculture #SmurfsTake #5280Geek #StayGeeky

Live from the Figus Studio it’s the Weekend Geek Update Sponsored by Dragon Meadery (dragonmeadery.com/shop) use code WEB24 for BOGO 25% off when you shop online! This week Smurf tries to decide if he like the new Ranma ½ animated series on Netflix and while he’s at it lets you know about a few he does like that you might want to consider. It’s the end of the road for Agatha so what’s next. The last few episodes of Tulsa King and Superman & Lois are upon us so let’s catch you up. Trailers for Captain America, Thunderbolts, and Skeleton Crew that have Smurf very excited. What If comes to an end with season 3, A new Dune series premiers on HBO this weekend, a potential sequel to Godzilla Minus One, and Smurfs final take on the Penguin series. All of this and more for your Weekend Geek Update.   #Podcast #WGU #Comics #Scifi #NerdNews #GeekNews #Popculture #StarWars #SkeletonCrew #DC #Penguin #Events #Netflix #TulsaKing #Disney #AgathaAllAlong #WhatIf #Dune #SupermanandLois #Animated  #Ranma #Termanitor #MCU

Comic Book Showdown of Ultimate Destiny Hidden secrets of comic crowdfunding. A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see! Helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book #crowdfunding Secrets. THE COMIC BOOK SHOWDOWN OF ULTIMATE DESTINY. Hosted by: Matt Campbell from https://www.actionline-studios.com/ and Smurf from https://5280geek.wordpress.com/ Show airs live on Fridays 11am Mountain Time Each week indie comic creators submit a link to their ACTIVE indie comic campaign. We enter them into to the Wheel of Destiny. If it is your fate, you will be one of 3 selected for the hosts to live react and give feedback on what hooked us. In the end, one of the 3 will be chosen to support each week! THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!   #ComicBooks #Kickstarter #Crowdfunding #IndieComics #Crowdfunding #ActionlineStudios #NewEpisode #EP28 #ComicBookShowdownofUltimateDestiny #CBSUD #OrginalArt #OrginialStory #Submit #ComicCampaign #Popculture #SmurfsTake #5280Geek #StayGeeky

Comic Book Showdown of Ultimate Destiny A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see! Helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book #crowdfunding Secrets. THE COMIC BOOK SHOWDOWN OF ULTIMATE DESTINY. Hosted by Matt Campbell from https://www.actionline-studios.com/ and Smurf from https://5280geek.wordpress.com/ Show airs live on Fridays 11am Mountain Time Each week indie comic creators submit a link to their ACTIVE indie comic campaign. We enter them into to the Wheel of Destiny. If it is your fate, you will be one of 3 selected for the hosts to live react and give feedback on what hooked us. In the end, one of the 3 will be chosen to support each week! THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!   #ComicBooks #Kickstarter #Crowdfunding #IndieComics #Crowdfunding #ActionlineStudios #NewEpisode #ComicBookShowdownofUltimateDestiny #CBSUD #OrginalArt #OrginialStory #Submit #ComicCampaign #Popculture #SmurfsTake #5280Geek #StayGeeky

It’s a trip down memory lane as Smurf talks Mystic Pizza with amazing Annabeth Gish. Pizza is just the appetizer as the conversation moves to Midnight Mass and it’s hard to resist talking a little Sons of Anarchy. It’s a filling episode for sure from the Colorado Festival of Horror , this is your Spotlight interview for your Weekend Geek Update. #Podcast #COFOH #Interview #MysticPizza #MidnightMass #SonsofAnarchy #AnnabethGish #Horror #Spotlight #SmurfsTake #Popculture #ColoradoFestivalofHorror #COFOH2024 #ColoradoFestivalofHorror2024 #ElkindMedia #WeekendGeekUpdate #WGU #5280Geek #StayGeeky

From the Colorado Festival of Horror Smurf sits down with the stunning Alex Essoe from Doctor Sleep, Midnight Mass, and The Pope’s Exorcist. This Kubrick enthusiast has an Oscar in her future for sure as we learn more about her passion for horror. #Podcast #COFOH #Interview #DoctorSleep #MidnightMass #StarryEyes #AlexEssoe #Horror #Spotlight #SmurfsTake #Popculture #ColoradoFestivalofHorror #COFOH2024 #ColoradoFestivalofHorror2024 #ElkindMedia #WeekendGeekUpdate #WGU #5280Geek #StayGeeky

The audio version of the interview with Jason greats Vicente DiSanti and James Sweet who answer the question, What goes into creating Jason Voorhees? Smurf  talks about the world of horror with the film pioneers, how do you put a twist on such an enduring franchise and their take with the film series Never Hike Alone. The series is available on YouTube in the link below,  for now enjoy this Spotlight Interview from the Colorado Festival of Horror. https://youtu.be/x7cctkoxx-c?si=fGaKjzkE66uhU5VZ https://youtu.be/ck8YlthYIzI?si=366qa4d4f2-ODQei #Podcast #COFOH #Interview #Jason #Fridaythe13 #NeverHikeAlone #VicenteDisanti #JamesSweet #Horror #Spotlight #SmurfsTake #Popculture #ColoradoFestivalofHorror #COFOH2024 #ColoradoFestivalofHorror2024 #ElkindMedia #WeekendGeekUpdate #WGU #5280Geek #StayGeeky

Live from the Colorado Festival of Horror Smurf gets a moment with the iconic Pam Grier! It’s an interview that will leave you in tears and warm feels as Pam talks about life, then, now and what’s yet to come. #Podcast #COFOH #Interview #Icon #PamGrier #Horror #Spotlight #SmurfsTake #Popculture #ColoradoFestivalofHorror #COFOH2024 #ColoradoFestivalofHorror2024 #ElkindMedia #WeekendGeekUpdate #WGU #5280Geek #StayGeeky

Live from the Figus Studio Sponsored by Dragon Meadery it’s the Weekend Geek Update. A quick catchup of what all happened at the Colorado Festival of Horror then it’s a dive into everything that’s going on in the geekverse. The end of Grand Tour (Top Gear), Agatha is a little rough to start with, and Tulsa King is too good to be true. The Rings of Power, is it alright? Twilight of the Gods and Batman Caped Crusader are something to get animated over and The Substance pushes way past the line. Marvel celebrates Capcom, Rumors around Mace Windu and Goonies and the best mind-blowing show right now is Penguin (yes you read that right). All of this and Smurf talks about cons and what’s been going on across the country for your Weekend Geek Update. #Podcast #WGU #Comics #Scifi #NerdNews #Popculture #StarWars #MaceWindu #SkeletonCrew #DC #Penguin #Events #Netflix #TulsaKing #Disney #AgathaAllAlong #GrandTour #BatmanCapedCrusader #TwilightoftheGods #TheSubstance  #RingsofPower #ConLife #COFOH #DragonMeadery #ElkindMe

It’s time for a new season of the Weekend Geek Update from the Figus Studio Sponsored by Dragon Meadery. A quick catchup on what’s been going on the last few months, what stories to expect in future casts, and events right around the corner. News from around the geekverse as Smurf touches on the New Rings of Power, Beetlejuice on the big screen and a way to watch the classic cartoon series. New LEGO’s on the horizon, a few trailers, the fate of Reacher and other shows with Paramount in trouble, and some reactions to SDCC. A new series from Marvel, DC trying to get it right and the Acolyte doesn’t make it past the first season. Smurfs take on the final season of Umbrella Academy, the world of Buc-ees with some rules of the road and a few other distracting thoughts as we get ready for a whole new season of Weekend Geek Update. #Podcast #WGU #Comics #Scifi #NerdNews #Popculture #StarWars #Acolyte #DoctorWho #DC #Disney #Events #Netflix #Reacher #Beetlejuice #Avengers #CaptainAmerica #UnbrellaAcademy #ConLife #CO

Welcome to this week's thrilling episode of "the Comic Book Showdown of Ultimate Destiny"! Join us as we dive deep into the vibrant world of indie comics, where creativity knows no bounds. In this episode, we pit some of the most exciting indie comics against each other to see which one will reign supreme! Hosted by Matt Campbell from https://www.actionline-studios.com/ and Smurf from https://5280geek.wordpress.com/ Show airs live on Fridays 11am Mountain Time   #ComicBooks #Kickstarter #Crowdfunding #IndieComics #ActionlineStudios #ComicBookShowdownofUltimateDestiny #CBSUD #OrginalArt #OrginialStory #Submit #ComicCampaign #Popculture #SmurfsTake #5280Geek #StayGeeky

Raising funds for your project on ANY #crowdfunding platform is hard but if you don't do one thing first it will be even harder. A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see and helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book Crowdfunding Secrets. THE COMIC BOOK SHOWDOWN OF ULTIMATE DESTINY. Hosted by Matt Campbell from https://www.actionline-studios.com/ and Smurf from https://5280geek.wordpress.com/ Show airs live on Fridays 11am Mountain Time #ComicBooks #Kickstarter #Crowdfunding #IndieComics #ActionlineStudios #ComicBookShowdownofUltimateDestiny #CBSUD #OrginalArt #OrginialStory #Submit #ComicCampaign #Popculture #SmurfsTake #5280Geek #StayGeeky  

A weekly show dedicated to 3 Indie Comics you need to see and helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book Crowdfunding Secrets. In order to TELL your story you have to SELL your story. What's that mean? Find out in our weekly series! THE COMIC BOOK SHOWDOWN OF ULTIMATE DESTINY. Hosted by Matt Campbell from https://www.actionline-studios.com/ and Smurf from https://5280geek.wordpress.com/ Show airs live on Fridays 11am Mountain Time   #ComicBooks #Kickstarter #Crowdfunding #IndieComics #ActionlineStudios #ComicBookShowdownofUltimateDestiny #CBSUD #OrginalArt #OrginialStory #Submit #ComicCampaign #Popculture #SmurfsTake #5280Geek #StayGeeky

Indie comic crowdfunding: Tips to crush your goals! A weekly show dedicated to indie comics you need to see and helpful tips on how to promote your indie comics. In order to TELL your story you have to SELL your story. What's that mean? Find out in our weekly series! THE COMIC BOOK SHOWDOWN OF ULTIMATE DESTINY   #ComicBooks #Kickstarter #IndiComics #ActionlineStudios #ComicBookShowdownofUltimateDestiny #CBSUD #OrginalArt #OrginialStory #Submit #ComicCampaign #Popculture #SmurfsTake #5280Geek #StayGeeky