#The Story

Los Angeles, 1924. The city is a powder keg. One side of town is draped in velvet and spotlight. The other bleeds. When a powerful crime boss’s family is targeted by a mysterious killer, he hires two private detectives—outsiders with nothing to lose—to track the killer down before an all-out mob war erupts. Their investigation leads them from smoke-filled jazz clubs to Hollywood studio lots, pulling back the curtain on the city’s darkest secrets.

With your support, we will bring Issue #1 to life!

#Preview

#Testimonials

"This first issue of City of Demons does a great job of kicking off the 12-part series, with writer Parker Newman, along with artist Ezeh Kingsley, giving it a great sense of time, place and character; protagonist Lucas Short is particularly well defined in no time at all, for example."
– Jason Brown – Mid-Life Gamer Geek

"Parker Newman's City of Demons is not just a comic; it's a portal to a bygone era, inviting readers to explore the shadows of a city defined by its secrets."
– Barney Smith – StoryComic Weekly Newsletter

“Writer Parker Newman and artist Kingsley Ezeh don't just tell a crime story - they carve it into the pavement. Every panel sweats ink, every line hits like a clenched jaw. Early Frank Miller in its bones, but the ghosts here don't just whisper - they laugh.”
– Kyle Casciani – Comic Philosophy

#Bios

WRITER & CREATOR: Parker Newman - A professional videographer whose experience in marketing and video production has given him a strong understanding of storytelling, pacing, and audience engagement. His ability to craft visually compelling narratives translates seamlessly into the dynamic and immersive nature of comic book storytelling.

ILLUSTRATOR: Kingsley Ezeh - An extremely talented artist who has worked on independent comics such as Waff City, Tincan Genesis, and Shifter Extracurricular. These projects have been published through Four Seven Studios, where Ezeh also serves as creative director.

LETTERER: Nikki Powers - The primary letterer for Plastic Sword Press, and has worked on comics published by Scout Comics and Source Point Press. Her portfolio includes titles such as Sylvia, Harrier, Cthulhu Man, Shark of War, Fantasy Quest, RAW: Disco Inferno, Cover of Darkness, Bassforce, Samson, and Imaginomicon: Into the Woods.

PUBLISHER: Wise Acre Comics - is an independent, veteran-owned comic book publisher based in Goodyear, Arizona. Dedicated to creating quality storytelling that rivals the big names in the industry, Wise Acre Comics is committed to uplifting marginalized creators and delivering content that brings joy and inspiration to readers worldwide.

#Stretch Goals

#Timeline

All covers, pencils, inks, letters, no colors required are completed. Awaiting designs for bookmarks and posters.

Estimated Stages of Production After completion of campaign and release of funds:

Jul 10-15, prep surveys
Jul 16-21 submit final files for proofing
Jul 22-25 approved digital proof
Jul 26-Aug 16 Print Production
Aug 18-22 - Awaiting Print Shipment from CWS
Aug 25-29 - Prepare Fulfillment
Sep 1-12 - Ship all rewards

We want to deliver the highest quality product we feel this story deserves, but quality takes time. Our pages speak for themselves. Unfortunately that means the speed at which we can complete all pages of this comic book is entirely reliant on funding. Because they are a part of life, obstacles are something we learn to deal with. This journey has been defined by the risks and challenges we've taken and the hurdles we've overcome. We attempt to avoid thinking about these things, but that doesn't imply we don't acknowledge their existence. As a publisher, we hope that our supporters understand how critical this campaign is to our future. We couldn't be more ecstatic about this idea.