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Michael Dolce • Tales of the Bizarre KS coming later this month! @sirestudios.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Get the skinny on all the NYCC DREN Productions action! Booth 1947 starting Thursday featuring appearances from Jenna Stark Val D'Orazio, the Deep Down team from Starlight Runner Entertainment and more! Oh, I'll be there all weekend too :-p sirestudios.substack.com/p/dren-produ...

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DREN Productions Invades New York Comic Con with Exclusives, Signings and MORE!

Pre-Order the DEEP DOWN #1 NYCC Exclusive, meet TALES creators Jenna Stark and Valerie D’Orazio at BOOTH #1947 and more!

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Michael Dolce • Tales of the Bizarre KS coming later this month! @sirestudios.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Wow! We just passed our 3k stretch goal – amazing! Next up...TRADING CARDS! If we can pass the 4k mark all print backers will receive a Jenna Stark Tales of the Bizarre trading card featuring her killer art from the cover of Tales #16! www.kickstarter.com/projects/mdo...

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Michael Dolce • Tales of the Bizarre KS coming later this month! @sirestudios.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

WOW! We cruised past our first stretch goal before we even had a chance to post it! All backers will now receive DIGITAL WALLPAPERS of our new books (Vol 4, 5 and #16) Our next goal will be a fan-favorite (an especially great fit with Trades!)... BOOKMARKS! www.kickstarter.com/projects/mdo...

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Michael Dolce • Tales of the Bizarre KS coming later this month! @sirestudios.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

oh mannnnn! What a trip down memory lane! Fun fact: I named all the characters after How I Met Your Mother characters :)

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Michael Dolce • Tales of the Bizarre KS coming later this month! @sirestudios.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Bucket list items: www.kickstarter.com/projects/mdo... Get to work with one of my childhood inspirations? Check (fabiannicieza.bsky.social) Get to share killer double page spreads like THIS from Felix Ruiz and Jorge Cortes and know that my company is the one publishing it? Double Check!

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Michael Dolce • Tales of the Bizarre KS coming later this month! @sirestudios.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

We are LIVE! From @Jeff_Gomez @fabiannicieza.bsky.social Nicieza (the co-creator of Deadpool!) and Steele Filipek Deep Down #1: Something is lurking beneath the subways of NYC. And a special units cop is about to find out what... @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/mdo...

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Deep Down #1: The Descent

From the co-creator of Deadpool! Something is lurking beneath the subways of NYC. And a special unit cop is about to find out what..

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Michael Dolce • Tales of the Bizarre KS coming later this month! @sirestudios.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Well it took a LOT longer than usual but we have crossed our funding goal for Sire: AF #3. Onto our stretch goals - digital wallpapers for all INCLUDING the art from our exclusive Soccer Gods card :) 48 hours to go! Let's do it! www.kickstarter.com/projects/mdo...

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Michael Dolce • Tales of the Bizarre KS coming later this month! @sirestudios.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

The FIFA final four is here and so is the SIRE: Soccer Gods exclusive card as part of the Sire: AF Issue 1- 3 Kickstarter happening NOW! Get the book and the trading card! www.kickstarter.com/projects/mdo...

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Michael Dolce • Tales of the Bizarre KS coming later this month! @sirestudios.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

One of my favorite parts of the Claremont X-Men run were the quiet interactions between two characters. This is a page from Sire: Aftermath #3, on Kickstarter now where a robot comes face to face with the power of the human mind. www.kickstarter.com/projects/mdo...

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Michael Dolce • Tales of the Bizarre KS coming later this month! @sirestudios.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

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Michael Dolce • Tales of the Bizarre KS coming later this month! @sirestudios.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

I love that I get to showcase some of my art in the latest issue of The Sire! Colors by Jorge Cortes Back the project here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/mdolce/the-sire-aftermath-1-3

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Michael Dolce • Tales of the Bizarre KS coming later this month! @sirestudios.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Launching tomorrow! Get your hands on the Limited-Edition 'Soccer Gods' signed promotional Sire card! Follow the Sire: Aftermath #1-3 Kickstarter and be the first to snatch these up. The card run is LIMITED to just 10 cards! www.kickstarter.com/projects/mdo...

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Michael Dolce • Tales of the Bizarre KS coming later this month! @sirestudios.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Twenty years ago (wow!) I published my very first comic book to a wide audience: The Sire #1! Twenty years LATER, My artwork from The Sire is getting the Gallery treatment! Read about this AMAZING next step here: sirestudios.substack.com/p/the-summer...

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The Summer of SIRE Continues

Celebrate the 20th Anniversary with a LIVE Art Exhibit, Zoom Talk and MORE!

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Michael Dolce • Tales of the Bizarre KS coming later this month! @sirestudios.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Smokey Bear is a fun educational comic book and the 2nd issue or our Junior Rangers series is on Kickstarter NOW! Only $300 until we fund - let's make it happen! www.kickstarter.com/projects/dre...

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Smokey's Junior Rangers - The Science of Fire

A new issue of fire prevention education where the junior rangers learn the science behind fire prevention.

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Michael Dolce • Tales of the Bizarre KS coming later this month! @sirestudios.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

@DrenProductions is looking for folks who want to review our comics! We've also got a ton of upcoming releases headed to book stores worldwide and want to get your take! Please comment here if you are a reviewer or know one + i'll reach out! #comicbooks #graphicnovels #reviews

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Michael Dolce • Tales of the Bizarre KS coming later this month! @sirestudios.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

We are FLYING through the campaign, loving every second of the progress. www.kickstarter.com/projects/mdo... We've already flown past our first stretch goal now onto the next: Bookmarks for all! Let's keep this train moving!

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Deep Down #1 SDCC Exclusive Preview Edition

Brand New Thriller Series by Deadpool creator Fabian Nicieza!

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Michael Dolce • Tales of the Bizarre KS coming later this month! @sirestudios.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Kicking off the 20th Anniversary of THE SIRE!!! What a day celebrating the release of the SIRE exclusive Soccer Gods card @KaijuBK yesterday! Soccer Gods is a limited-edition signed promotional card set, – including by yours truly!

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Michael Dolce • Tales of the Bizarre KS coming later this month! @sirestudios.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Our Deep Down #1 SDCC Exclusive Preview Book by Jeff Gomez @fabiannicieza.bsky.social Steele Filipek + featuring an exclusive @hackintimseeley.bsky.social variant cover is launching NEXT WEEK on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/mdo... Follow the project now + unlock these special rewards!

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Michael Dolce • Tales of the Bizarre KS coming later this month! @sirestudios.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

The Licensing Expo has been a key trip on our travel itinerary and pivotal in acquiring licensed brands like Smokey Bear, Death and Maiden and more! And where else can you see Cat in the Hat guest DJ'ing a rooftop party?! open.substack.com/pub/sirestud...

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Live From Las Vegas...

DREN Productions storms the Licensing Expo!

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Michael Dolce • Tales of the Bizarre KS coming later this month! @sirestudios.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

So many Dren Productions things happening! Final order cut off for Plan 59 From Outer Space from @SourcePtPress! Books in stores June 17th! 1st DEEP DOWN project with @fabiannicieza.bsky.social + Co June 2nd! Our 2nd SMOKEY BEAR Kickstarter next week! www.kickstarter.com/projects/dre... WOWZERS!

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Coming soon: Smokey's Junior Rangers - The Science of Fire

A new issue of fire prevention education where the junior rangers learn the science behind fire prevention.

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Michael Dolce • Tales of the Bizarre KS coming later this month! @sirestudios.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Big thanks to @comixace.bsky.social for her write-up on DEEP DOWN in The Beat last week! We are THRILLED with the initial response we're getting and going to be announcing something for the project VERY soon! www.comicsbeat.com/kibbles-n-bi...

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Michael Dolce • Tales of the Bizarre KS coming later this month! @sirestudios.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Attention Planiverse fans & collectors – We are LIVE! www.kickstarter.com/projects/mdo... Pre-order a new Plan 39#1 She-Ra cosplay cover for SDCC on Kickstarter featuring art by Gregbo and Gwen. Regular and NSFW variants available plus some add-ons and bundles!

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Plan 39 From Outer Space #1: SDCC Exclusive Cosplay Variant

The SDCC EXCLUSIVE prequel to the sequel to Plan 9 From Outer Space by artist Gregbo

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Michael Dolce • Tales of the Bizarre KS coming later this month! @sirestudios.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

It’s official! The Planiverse makes it’s debut in the LUNAR catalog! Read all about it and pre-order Plan 59 From Outer Space from your local comic book store today!

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Michael Dolce • Tales of the Bizarre KS coming later this month! @sirestudios.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Super excited to share! Dren Productions is teaming up with the entertainment juggernaut Starlight Runner Entertainment + acclaimed writer & Deadpool co-creator @fabiannicieza.bsky.social on a new project called DEEP DOWN - kicking off the DREN Prestige line! Look for it this summer on Kickstarter!

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Michael Dolce • Tales of the Bizarre KS coming later this month! @sirestudios.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

We are going live TOMORROW at NOON ET: www.kickstarter.com/projects/mdo... Follow the project now and get notified! Dren Productions and Source Point Press are teaming up for the first ever with the SUPER DELUXE EDITION of Plan 59 From Outer Space published by SPP!

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Coming soon: Plan 59 From Outer Space Super Deluxe Edition

The oversized sequel to Plan 9 From Outer Space by Ed Wood launches with new material and an exclusive Hard Cover edition

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Michael Dolce • Tales of the Bizarre KS coming later this month! @sirestudios.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

With just 4 hours to go e've sailed past our 3rd stretch goal – let's unlock the 4th and final stretch goal a MYSTERY DIGITAL COMIC BOOK from the DREN library! www.kickstarter.com/projects/mdo... Campaign ends at 1pm ET

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Michael Dolce • Tales of the Bizarre KS coming later this month! @sirestudios.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

FINAL WEEK! This is your last opportunity to get your hands on Will Torres homage variant cover for Ones & Zeroes #1: www.kickstarter.com/projects/mdo... Combining my love for alien mythology with the dangers of AI in our lives, Ones & Zeroes is arguably the best work of my career!

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Michael Dolce • Tales of the Bizarre KS coming later this month! @sirestudios.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

We are chugging along to our next STRETCH GOAL! Less than a week to go, let's unlock this Lord of the Flies meets Hunger Games sci-fi masterpiece for all our backers! www.kickstarter.com/projects/mdo... #comic

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Ones & Zeroes #1 – a Sci-Fi / Horror

An A.I. has taken overtaken humanity in secret. When a team of hacktivists discover it in the code, it leads them to Area 51

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Michael Dolce • Tales of the Bizarre KS coming later this month! @sirestudios.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

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Michael Dolce • Tales of the Bizarre KS coming later this month! @sirestudios.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

We are less than $150 from unlocking our next stretch goal - a FREE digital comic book! But not just ANY digital comic - the Tales of the Bizarre issue worked on by the Ones and Zeroes team! www.kickstarter.com/projects/mdo... An AI crash lands at Roswell in 1947 and takes over our lives in secret!

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Michael Dolce • Tales of the Bizarre KS coming later this month! @sirestudios.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

We did it! DIGITAL WALLPAPERS for all! Next up... a FREE DIGITAL COMIC BOOK. But not just ANY comic book... click the link to find out... www.kickstarter.com/projects/mdo...

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Michael Dolce • Tales of the Bizarre KS coming later this month! @sirestudios.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

We're less than $200 from free DIGITAL WALLPAPERS for all! Help get us across with this Sci-Fi Horror story set in the near future where AI rules our lives + aliens are the ones that sent it here! Ones and Zeroes #1 – It's Matrix meets Independence Day: www.kickstarter.com/projects/mdo...

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