Squid Williams is a sailor, a brawler, and a man who never bets against himself. Imagine Conan the Barbarian traded his sword for a Colt .45 and his war horn for a ship’s whistle. Stuck in the Dragon’s Triangle with pirates, monsters, and a woman full of secrets, he’ll have to fight his way out—or go down swinging.
This comic isn’t just one story — it’s a whole world of adventure waiting to unfold. A place where wild tales and daring heroes can hook readers of any age. By backing this project, you’re helping to bring Squid Williams to life — a thrilling mix of action, grit, and a dash of humor. Your support means everything, and together, we can set sail on an unforgettable adventure. So come aboard — the journey’s just beginning!
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Squid WiIliams #1 Digital Edition
Get the 32 Page full color PDF of Issue #1
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Squid Williams #1 Physical Edition - Main Cover
Physical copy of Squid Williams #1, 32 pg full color standard size comic + Digital Edition (PDF)
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Squid Williams #1 Physical Edition - Get BOTH Covers
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Squid Williams #1 Physical Edition Main Cover + Art Print
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GET EVERYTHING Bundle
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Tip Jar
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Squid with Mermaid Art Print
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Set Sail with Squid Williams – The Two-Fisted Sailor Who Won't Back Down!
Meet Squid Williams—a hard-bitten sailor with fists like anchors and a temper to match. He’s the kind of man who doesn’t go looking for trouble… but somehow, trouble always finds him.
This comic plunges you into Squid’s world—a stormy mix of gunfights, sea monsters, and old grudges that won’t stay buried. Inspired by classic pulp heroes, Squid’s no shining knight—he’s a rough, resilient brawler who dishes out justice the hard way.
With your support, this debut adventure can launch a whole series of hard-hitting tales from the high seas. So grab your gear, grit your teeth, and let's shove off for adventure!
The ocean’s calling—and Squid’s answering with his fists.
Hey there, I’m Dan Thompson. I work mostly in newspaper comic strip syndication. I’m the guy behind Rip Haywire, a funny adventure strip, and Brevity, a single-panel gag comic. I also make a kids' puzzle series called KidSpot and worked on a children’s graphic novel series called Tig and Lily with Random House Kids. I love creating comics, with a touch of humor, and a boat load of adventure!
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The 32-page first issue is finished and ready to head to print right after the campaign is over. Printing and shipping should take 3-4 months, so delivery of rewards is expected to be done late summer '25.
Zoop will always be here to communicate with supporters should any delays occur, if there’s confusion about delivery, or if any other concerns pop up.
Yes! We encourage you to get more than 1 item! That could be multiple copies of the same reward, or you can mix and match rewards! There is no limit, unless otherwise stated in the reward description.
Our campaigns are for a worldwide audience unless stated otherwise in the campaign. All international orders are sold with the terms DAP (Delivered At Place). You are responsible for any duties and taxes required for the shipment's entry into your country. Our carriers may require you to pay taxes and fees related to importation and customs brokerage of your shipment -- but if your item is really low in value, it may fall under the customs de minimis of most countries. For more information, please contact USPS
Zoop does not store or keep your credit card info. Stripe simply holds the credit card info until the end of a successful campaign and then charges it. It is strictly for this one time use and won't charge it ever again.
You can either access the transaction through your account and click the cancel button, or contact us at hello@wearezoop.com and we'll cancel it for you and send back a confirmation email.
Cancellations of rewards or add-ons of $500 or more must be made before there are 72 hours left in the campaign. The reason for this is it can have a negative effect on the tally of the campaign. If it is a limited reward or add-on, there may not be sufficient time for someone else to purchase it, leaving the campaign possibly not funded. We ask for your courtesy of the people running the campaign when making these decisions.
Please use the notes section in the last checkout step or you could e-mail us at hello@wearezoop.com with that info during the campaign if you'd like to get it out of the way. Otherwise, we'll be reaching out to all supporters of rewards that require feedback shortly after the campaign is over.
If you want to make changes, you should first cancel your original order and then start over with a new one. If you don't do that and simply process an additional order, the way our system is currently set up you may end up being overcharged for shipping -- which we could remedy for you, but it just takes that extra step of catching it and crediting you back the extra shipping, so please try the prior way first.
Rewards are the priority items that the creators have chosen for the campaign. Add-Ons are meant to be secondary items that are 'unlocked' after you buy something from the Reward level. There are no restrictions on buying Rewards, but you can only buy Add-Ons if you've bought a Reward. Zoop sets this up under the direction of the creators. Some may choose to only have Rewards, some may choose an even balance of Rewards and Add-Ons, and others may choose to only have one or two Rewards with the rest of the items being Add-Ons.
Since we have an a la carte rewards system, shipping rates will vary from supporter to supporter. We use a weight-based calculation system in your checkout cart, though, so, after you enter your country, you'll be able to see it calculated in real time with each item you add.
No - this is it! We're essentially your in-campaign pledge manager. If you are interested in supporting these creators, this is the time to do it! And it's the exact reason we allow you to purchase as many rewards as you want during the campaign!