You Picked the Wrong Planet and Battle Space Hollaverse board game.

This is my thirteeth Kickstarter campaign and there are very few risks in supporting my projects. I wait until the comic book has been fully illustrated and edited before I launch a campaign. All of my past projects have been successes. ALL rewards were delivered on time and the budget was met. I need these funds to cover printing and marketing costs. 

You Picked the Wrong Planet is the definitive edition of Jeff Carroll's epic Planet Alkebulan saga, collecting all four graphic novels together with the exclusive companion novelette Here Come the YaHoos. A sweeping Sword and Soul adventure, the series combines the mythic action of The Savage Sword of Conan and Masters of the Universe with the breathtaking imagination of The Fifth Element, Valerian, John Carter, and Avatar.

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Long before civilization emerged on Earth, there was Planet Alkebulan—the first planet in the universe and the hidden birthplace of all life. Protected by a mystical Life Force Regulator, the planet creates new species and sends them across the cosmos to populate suitable worlds. But when the regulator is damaged, Alkebulan's concealed location is revealed, making it the most coveted prize in existence.

Standing between creation and annihilation are the planet's legendary guardians. Quhala, a master of the Life Force, wields enchanted arrows capable of draining the energy from any living being, while her partner Shabaka carries the mysterious Kem Sword, an ancient weapon whose full power has yet to be revealed. Together they battle savage lifeforms, rescue their captured king, restore the Life Force Regulator, and ultimately defend their world against the ruthless invasion of the Yahagus AKA The YaHoos, who seek to steal the sacred life fluid that sustains creation itself.

The collection also includes Here Come the YaHoos, an exciting bonus tale that expands the Hollaverse mythology and introduces readers to one of its most dangerous civilizations, setting the stage for future adventures throughout Jeff Carroll's interconnected universe.

Battle Space Hollaverse is a two- to three-player strategy board game of interstellar fleet combat. Players secretly deploy their fleets across a grid, then take turns calling out coordinates to locate and destroy enemy ships. Each successful strike reveals the enemy’s position and brings the player closer to victory. Players must use strategy, deduction, and careful fleet placement to protect their own ships while hunting down their opponents.

The objective is simple: locate, target, and destroy the enemy fleet before they destroy yours.

With its space-combat theme and connection to the Hollaverse, Battle Space Hollaverse transforms the classic hidden-fleet strategy concept into a cosmic battle between powerful space forces.

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Celebrating the growth as Spoof Streetz receives a record 5 award nominations

 

To everyone who has ever supported my comic book projects—

Thank you.

Every single project I’ve created has been a step off the beaten path. No traditional superheroes. No guaranteed market. Just stories that aim to be different, honest, and true to my voice.

And every time—you showed up.

That means more than I can fully put into words.

In this industry, everyone is chasing “the best.” But the truth is, there is no single “best.” What I strive for is something else—to be original, to stand out, to tell stories that feel real, bold, and unique. Your support has given me the freedom to do exactly that.

Because of you, Spoof Streetz—a project that had no clear lane as a Black humor comic—didn’t just survive… it made its mark.

Now, it’s been nominated for multiple Glyph Comics Awards, including Best Writer, Best Artist, Best Cover, Story of the Year, and Fan Favorite.

That moment belongs to all of us.

You believed in something unconventional. You supported stories that didn’t follow the rules. You helped prove that different has power.

And as a writer, that encouragement pushes me to keep going, keep growing, and keep creating without limits.

I’m grateful for you. I’m building because of you.

And we’re just getting started.

Thank you.

Jeff Carroll's releases a documentary on Science Fiction

  

Streaming Release February 1st, 2026

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Why I Love Sci-Fi is an intimate, thought-provoking 75-minute documentary that explores the power, politics, and imagination of science fiction through the eyes of pioneering Black sci-fi creator and award-winning filmmaker Jeff Carroll.

Presented in an in-depth interview format, the film is guided by Nile Fortner, a respected multimedia journalist and founder of Las Olas Insider, known for his cultural reporting with the Sun-Sentinel, Miami New Times, and the Cinephellas podcast. Together, Fortner and Carroll dive deep into science fiction’s past, present, and future—unfiltered, unscripted, and unapologetic.

With a background in comedy, activism, and education, Carroll brings humor, honesty, and sharp insight to every question. A self-described political activist writer with roots in the Civil Rights movement, Carroll has coordinated justice marches with Rev. Al Sharpton and studied in Egypt and Ghana under legendary African scholars including Dr. Ben, Dr. Leonard Jeffries, and James Small. His lived experience informs his perspective on sci-fi as both escapism and resistance.

An entrepreneur since college, Carroll has represented major comedians such as Mo’Nique, Kevin Hart, Godfrey, and Michael Blackson. He recently taught 12th-grade English, using his minor in African History to teach Frankenstein and Beowulf through a culturally relevant lens. With over 25 years as a sci-fi and horror writer, six produced films, multiple comic books and novels, Why I Love Sci-Fi stands as both a personal manifesto and cultural critique.

What began as Greek letters used to engage Black audiences at an MLK march evolved into the now-iconic I Love Sci-Fi (Ψ Φ) brand—a symbol of Black imagination, futurism, and creative freedom.

Key topics include:

·       What is science fiction—and Black sci-fi?

·       Why sci-fi resonates so deeply across cultures

·       Why sci-fi has been both vital and threatening

·       How sci-fi and horror have treated Black people

·       The future challenges and possibilities of Black speculative storytelling

Bonus: What first sparked Jeff Carroll’s love for science fiction?

Why I Love Sci-Fi is more than a documentary—it’s a cultural conversation, a love letter to imagination, and a call for ownership of the future.

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HELLMONIC STREETZ: Urban Horror with Soul, Fire, and Faith

From the mind of Jeff Carroll, the creator of The Black Nun, comes Hellmonic Streetz—a double-feature comic blending divine vengeance, street horror, and mythic madness.

Born from quarantine, Hellmonic Streetz transforms what was meant to be the movie sequel to The Black Nun into a bold, illustrated vision. When Krampus is accidentally unleashed from Hell, only The Black Nun, a divine protector of the streets, can stand between Miami and demonic destruction. Her light collides with his chaos in an epic, supernatural showdown for the soul of the city.

But that’s just half the nightmare.
Also included is Slushie Man—a chilling urban legend of a Black Snowman come to life. When a curse gone wrong transfers dark energy into the city’s slush, a monstrous snow-being rises, devouring souls and freezing the streets in terror. Blending witchcraft, street life, and spiritual vengeance, Slushie Man turns cold fear into blazing horror.

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Introduction.

In this corner, weighing in at 130 pounds, only five foot, five inches tall,  you know her, you must respect her, the protective deity who will guard your house just as long as you pay tribute coming from the spirit world, packing a burst of light energy its The Black Nun. 

AKA, Nickname                The Black Nun
Name                                Flossy
Origin/Creation               Created by botched magical ceremony
Powers                              Possesses Light energy, Make objects fly, Magic, Mental suggestion
Code/Motto                     Demands respect
Age/DOB                          1720’s
City of birth                      Port au Prince, Haiti
Height                               5’5”
Weight                              130
Weakness                         Spiritual Energy
1^st appearance                Conjuring Baba

Weapon                            An Ankh, Book of Spells, Garden or herbs

And in this corner

 

Emerging from the deepest pits of Hell, carrying a grudge bigger than his horns… a massive 330 pounds of lean, merciless muscle, towering at seven feet tall. A demon forged in fury, exiled to the underworld after going toe-to-toe with good ol’ Saint Nick himself. Wielding brutal weapons and breath strong enough to kick up a hurricane, he is the demon who hates being called “Black Santa.”
Prepare yourselves for… KRAMPUS!

AKA, Nickname                Krampus

Name                                Unknown

Origin/Creation               Created by a curse from his own magic he taught Santa Claus

Powers                              Able to convert living people into his zombies, Hurricane breath, Super strength

Code/Motto                     Punish people and children who do bad things

Age/DOB                          260ce

City of birth                      The Kush Empire

Height                               6’5”

Weight                              230

Weakness                         Ancient Magic Energy

1^st appearance                Hellmonic Streetz

Weapon                            Bag of magic, Whip, a magic Almond wood staff

 

The Black Nun. A young Black couple move into a historic Black neighborhood and learn that the people who live there believe in a protective spirit. When they decide not to conform to the neighborhood superstition, they become victims of the Black Nun's wrath.

Please check it out for FREE https://tubitv.com/movies/626237/the-black-nun

 

Hip Hop Comix & Flix: The New Direction of Genre Comics

Hip Hop Comix & Flix has adopted a bold new direction by embracing Genre Comics. The company has already published horror, Cyberfunk, and humor titles, and now plans to expand into more targeted genres exploring space, monsters, demons, and emotions such as paranoia.

Genre comics have an amazing history. In fact, comic books originally began as genre-based storytelling—long before superheroes dominated the shelves. Genre comics focus more on narrative and atmosphere than flashy action.

This new wave is the brainchild of Jeff Carroll, an award-winning horror filmmaker with six streaming horror films, over fifteen published science fiction books, and stories featured in vampire and horror anthologies.

Classic genre comics like Tales from the Crypt, Cracked, and Mad Magazine were immensely popular from the 1930s through the 1990s. Magazines such as Eerie and Creepy emerged to bypass the Comics Code Authority while delivering short, gripping stories. In the U.K., 2000 AD continued the tradition, while Heavy Metal explored dark fantasy and science fiction.

Now, modern publishers like Oni Press are reviving the legacy of EC Comics—seventy years later—with a fresh variety of genre-driven stories.

 

Spoof Streetz is set to bring the laughs

 

From the inventive mind of Jeff Carroll comes Spoof Streetz, a bold, laugh-out-loud comic series that flips pop culture on its head. With a sharp Black and people-of-color lens, this collection dives into everything from viral internet madness to blockbuster absurdities. Inspired by Mad Magazine, Wild ’N Out, Key & Peele, and Chappelle’s Show, Spoof Streetz delivers edgy satire and social commentary with unapologetic humor. Inside, you’ll meet a Black superhero grappling with America’s racial reality, Wild’N Out cast members fighting off a zombie outbreak, a flat-earther athlete taken to the planet’s edge, and a fierce, no-nonsense matriarch and her friends trying to cook a soul food feast gone hilariously wrong. Aimed at teens and young adults, this is comedy with a conscience—raw, real, and ridiculously fun.  CHECK OUT THE KICKSTARTER Spook Streetz link

“I wanted to bring Hip Hop styled comedy to the world of comic books. I enjoyed EC comics like MAD magazine, Tales from the Crypt, Weird Science and there other genre comics. After a funny story called The Ass Doctor in CyberFunk Streetz got strong reactions, I knew I had something.  People told me how funny it was and I thought wow I can do a comic with funny stories. Spoof Streetz is my book of funny stories, but I have a comic of space stories and anthology of crime stories in the works. I’ve done two Horror Streetz comics and I have another Horror Streetz as well,” said Jeff Carroll of his work. He continued “I believe laughter is the most potent antidote to stress and anxiety. Studies show that laughter lowers cortisol, boosts endorphins, and strengthens the immune system. With stress ranked among the top 5 causes of death in America—responsible for over 60% of illnesses—humor isn’t just uplifting; it's life-saving. That’s why I’ve fully embraced my sense of humor and comedy—not as entertainment, but as a force for healing.”

 

Genre comics exploded in popularity during the 1940s and 1950s, covering horror, crime, sci-fi, and satire. EC Comics led the charge with bold, adult-themed storytelling that challenged social norms. Faced with censorship, many publishers folded or shifted formats—like Mad, which became a magazine to evade the Comics Code. These comics paved the way for socially aware storytelling and inspired generations of creators in film, television, and literature.

 

EC Comics, revived by William Gaines, became famous in the 1950s for bold horror, crime, and sci-fi stories. In 1952, Gaines and Harvey Kurtzman launched Mad, a satirical comic that took off with its Superman parody. To avoid censorship, Mad became a magazine in 1955, securing creative freedom. It went on to influence generations of comedians and writers, becoming one of America’s most iconic humor publications.       

 

Hip Hop Comix N Flix is a publishing and film Production Company that was opened 2006. The goal is to produce works of literature and film which inspire and provoke progressive thought while maximizing entertainment and enjoyment. 

FangerNails Ghost in the projects Nominated for 3 Glyph Awards

 

Congratulations to FangerNails Ghost in the Projects for being nominated for three Gylth Awards. 

History

The Glyph Comics Awards recognizes the best in comics made by, for, and about people of color from the preceding calendar year. While it is not exclusive to Black creators, it does strive to honor those who have made the greatest contributions to the comics medium in terms of both critical and commercial impact. By doing so, the goal is to encourage more diverse and high quality work across the board and to inspire new creators to add their voices to the field. The awards are named for the blog Glyphs: The Language of the Black Comics Community at Pop Culture Shock, started in 2005 by comics journalist Rich Watson as a means to provide news and commentary of comics with black themes, as well as tangential topics in the fields of black science-fiction/fantasy and animation. 

There were 9 categories this year:

Story of the Year, Best Cover, Best Writer, Best Artist, Best Comic Strip Web Comic, Best Male Character, Best Female Character, Fan Award and Rising Star.