Cauldron: Forbidden Appetites!
Our Horror Comic Anthology is now LIVE on Kickstarter
Experience the bold collision of Arthouse and Grindhouse in CAULDRON: FORBIDDEN APPETITES. This deluxe remastered hardcover edition captures the essence of terrifying and titillating illustrated stories from the acclaimed CAULDRON anthology series. Inspired by iconic magazines like Heavy Metal, Epic Illustrated, Savage Sword of Conan, Creepy, Eerie, and Vampirella, this collection is a curated compilation of the series' finest tales, meticulously remastered for maximum impact.
Dive into a world where the boundaries of art, genre, and mental stability, are pushed to the limit, presented in a high-quality archival volume in a luxurious large oversized format. This edition not only showcases the best of CAULDRON but also features new and original content exclusive to this remastered edition, making it a must-have for fans and collectors alike.
DELUXE EDITIONS FOR A SPECIAL COLLECTION!
CAULDRON: FORBIDDEN APPETITES will be printed on premium 120gsm uncoated woodfree paper and smythe-bound between two 3mm cover boards, adorned with head and tail bands for a touch of elegance. In a first-ever offering for our campaign backers, we are excited to introduce three exclusive editions, each crafted to offer something truly unique and special:
THE RETAIL EDITION serves as the standard edition of this collection and will be available in bookstores in 2025. This hardcover edition spans a whopping 192 pages and showcases all the aforementioned artists, stories, and pinups. It features stunning Satanella cover art by Kalman Andrasofszky (known for his work with Marvel & DC Comics) and is designed with cover and book design by Ramón Pérez (renowned for Skybound's "Stillwater" and DC Comics' "The Flash").
INTRODUCING TWO KICKSTARTER EXCLUSIVE EDITIONS!
The campaign-exclusive editions boast an additional 16-page signature featuring a sketch gallery showcasing behind-the-scenes development art by all the creatives involved, bringing the page count to 208 pages. Available in two unique editions exclusive to this campaign and not available through bookstores, these limited editions are further enhanced with printed endpapers showcasing the beautiful painted art of Vampirella cover artist Paul Limgenco, adding a touch of exquisite detail to this extraordinary collection.
THE DELUXE RETRO EDITION is designed by Ramón Pérez and features Kalman Andrasofszky's art. Ramón pays homage to the classic EC horror comics of the 1940s in his design, and will incorporate unique cover enhancements through stretch goals, adding to its allure and collectibility.
THE PREMIUM CLOTH BOUND EDITION is designed for the ultimate collector and fan of Cauldron! The Deluxe Limited Edition will be cloth-bound in red cotton weave and adorned with exquisite die-cut gold foil stamps on the front, spine, and back cover.
This beautiful edition will also come wrapped in a double-sided dust jacket featuring the covers of both the retail and retro editions, allowing you, the backer, to showcase your preferred cover while providing added protection to this tome on your bookshelf!
Each of these Kickstarter-Exclusive Editions will also include a numbered bookplate (of 500 each) signed by Cauldron founders and creators Sam Noir, Shane Heron, Ricky Lima, and Casey Parsons, adding a personal touch and exclusivity to these editions. (Bookplate numbering will be assigned randomly, not according to backer number.)
LIMITED TIME EARLYBIRD TIER CLOSES THUR, FEB 8TH!
Time is running out for your chance to grab THE EARLYBIRD COLLECTOR SET, and it’s not one to miss—it's to die for!
Overflowing with evil and a dash of delightful allure, this set includes everything in the HARDCOVER PREMIUM EDITION, plus a limited edition set of 5 archival art prints showcasing the covers of volumes 1-4 of the original CAULDRON magazine series, along with the rare and delectable issue 4 nude variant that's a feast for the eyes! The set and prints are signed and numbered by the artists. Also included is the official RAID Press 2" collector coin featuring our delightful temptress, Satanella!
Additionally, backers can purchase rare and out-of-print original Cauldron magazines. Volumes 1 - 4 are available, as well as the rare Cauldron 4 nude variant and Cauldron 4 nude virgin (no trade dress), offering a unique opportunity to complete or expand their collection.
HEAD OVER TO KICKSTARTER AND SNAG YOUR COPY TODAY!
Last weekend, fellow artists Kalman Andrasofszky, Ramón Pérez, and Damian Canta were special guests at Wayside Comics & Cocktails in Newmarket, Ontario! The event was a resounding success—Omar Saer has created a truly unique space, more than just a store; it's a place for friends to meet, hang out, eat, drink, enjoy movies, shop, talk hobbies, and so much more!
We're looking forward to returning to this fantastic venue.
Follow Wayside Comics & Cocktails on Instagram and pay them a visit if you can—and follow our RAID Studio Instagram for more photos from the event, and our burgeoning Tik Tok for more fun stuff! A big thank you to everyone who came by, said hi, and supported the shop and visiting artists.
Thank you for reading — and we’ll see you all soon!