October 4, 2024: Book 4, Chapter 1

Posted on October 4, 2024 by VARULV

Pages 1-3 Are Here!

Hello and how-do, friendos!

Its the beginning of the end for this story arc, as we enter Varulv Book 4! Wilander has assumed power, the Ulven and Jarl Ulfir are imprisoned, and things are looking grim. But help may be on the way as Ragna and her mate, Gro’raan, make their way towards Blaidfästt with the intent to challenge its new would-be leader.

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Guys I am absolutely stoked, today. I’m ready to get this last issue into your faces so we can print Volume I of Varulv in full! To that end, our IndieGoGo campaign has pre-launched and you can sign up to get updates, now:

We’re going fully live and accepting pledges on November 1st, 2024. This will be my final crowdfunding endeavor of the year, and also my biggest. That said, I haven’t made the goal so big it’s unattainable. We only have to raise $2,000 to get these books printed at their minimum quantity, and at $20 per book, that means I only need 100 folks at that level to sign-on! Cool!

Even if you can’t contribute, I hope you share our campaign! As you all probably know, I have been doing Varulv and freelancing as my full-time job since February. I hope to keep doing so in the next year, and your support has made it all possible thus far. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!

That’s it for now, gang! Hope you enjoy this last leap into the realm of Varulv for 2024, and are looking forward to what this campaign could mean for the series in 2025!

All my best,

Dawn

Varulv #4 Cover, Wiki and Crowdfunding in November

Posted on September 28, 2024 by VARULV

Hi guys!

I want to apologize for being a day late with the weekly update. A birthday party has taken over our house! So! Here’s a little something I know at least a few of you have been waiting for… the cover to Varulv #4!

I also updated a few items on the ol’ Varulv Wiki if you guys want to go over there and take a look. More to come in that department for sure, but the main cast now have their new profile pictures up and the beginnings of their new biographies.

Now, for the really big show… The announcement of our earth-shattering crowdfunding campaign for the print run on the Varulv Collected Edition Trade Paperback.

I need $2,000.

I told you it wasn’t going to be a lot. And with the book nearly done, it looks like we can get these puppies printed and shipped to you guys in the first half of 2025 (if not the first quarter). I also have some groovy extras to throw in – original art, sketch cover editions of Varulv #1 with sketches, stickers, prints, and more. But yeah… there it is… the “big number” I’ll be trying to hit.

I’ll be setting up the campaign throughout October and launching in November! I foresee a $20 price tag (plus tax and shipping, please) for those of you who want to get just the book for yourselves. And of course, I’m happy to sign them, free of charge. That said, I feel this goal is more than attainable and I very much look forward to bringing Varulv’s first TPB to life!

Hey! Next week we have the beginning of Varulv #4! See you Friday!

Dawn

Issue #4 Coming Soon, Wiki, Conventions, and More!

Posted on September 20, 2024 by VARULV

Hey gang!

Exciting stuff on the horizon as Varulv, unbelievably, is on its way to wrapping up its first story arc as we bring you Varulv #4: Judgment, in October and November. That said, the official start date for that issue will be Friday, October 4th, 2024!

I’ll very probably have a look at the cover in the coming days for you guys, and with that in mind, wanted to reintroduce the idea of reinvigorating the wiki. And I mean it, this time!

We’ve experienced another explosion of interest in the series this past month, and as our first four issues wrap up, the timing couldn’t be better. That said, there will be more Varulv in 2025, with issues 5 and 6, but before those kick off, I think it’d be great to have a resource like a dedicated Varulvopedia to reference things, for newcomers as well as seasoned readers. Until then, have a look at some of the concept art for character profiles, I’m currently working on!

Too, I have one more convention to go, and will see you guys at Manheim Comicon in November. By then, I’ll have launched the crowdfunding campaign to fund the publishing of our first collected edition, which I hope to have more info on, next week!

In the meantime, if you want to check in on me personally, and hear about all the plans I have for the months to come, I invite you to go see my latest video — the first in what will likely be a series of vlogs, right here!

That’s all for now, friendos! Have a great weekend and I’ll catch you next time!

September 6, 2024: Book 3, Chapter 8

Posted on September 7, 2024 by VARULV

The Final Pages of Issue 3 — 22-24, Updated

Hello and hello, dear readers!

This is it! The last pages of Chapter 3 are upon us. As you know, things weren’t looking too great for our heroes when last we checked in with them… and as of this update, the situation might have gone from bad to worse! But is there perhaps hope on the horizon for an unexpected ally? Read on to find out in the conclusion to Varulv #3!

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With book three of the Varulv saga now put away, it’s time to start thinking about the epic finale to our little story, here. As you might recall from previous updates, Varulv #4 will be the last issue of the first volume, and your friendly neighborhood indie publisher has been preparing not only to bring you a conclusion, but a print edition of the series thus far, as well!

As you know, we’ve done two very successful pre-order runs for our various Varulv printing projects, and for this last one, I’d like to run a slightly bigger campaign. I’m currently pricing things out, but come November, I not only want to wrap up Varulv #4, but do some crowdfunding to get a Varulv trade paperback in the hands of my readers and potentially, wider distribution as well. Stay tuned, because as it stands, it’s not going to take much, and as always, I plan to have some very cool incentives for you guys if you want one!

For those of you who ordered Varulv Art books — After a challenging time navigating a driveway overhaul, I finally got them in the mail this past week! Look for them soon, and expect a few little bonus thank-you gifts alongside your comics! I hope you enjoy!

Issue #4 will begin in October — until then, keep joining me here on Fridays for more updates, art, and behind-the-scenes looks at our final issue! Groovy!

All my best,

Dawn Best

August 30, 2024: Book 3, Chapter 7

Posted on August 30, 2024 by VARULV

Pages 19-21 Updated!

Hey all!

Remember Ragna? Gee, I hope so — because she’s finally back in this update. Also, are things finally looking up for the rest of the pack, or could it be they’re not out of the woods yet? One more update to go after this one, gang!

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Of utmost importance to those of you who ordered artbooks — there are still some of you out there who have yet to respond to the survey and what you want drawn on the cover! If that’s you, please check your email! I would love to get them out to you as soon as possible!

That’s it for now, loves! See you guys one week from now as we, unbelievably, conclude this third issue!

Get hype!

Dawn

August 23, 2024: Book 3, Chapter 6

Posted on August 23, 2024 by VARULV

Pages 16-18 Updated!

Hey hey, pals!

Think you have everyone pegged as a good guy or a bad guy, yet? Don’t be so sure! This week’s update just might throw you for a loop!

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Hard to believe we’ve only got two more updates to go before this book concludes! It’s crazy to think that summer is now winding down and we’ll soon be chronicling the very last issue of this volume! And with that in mind…

If you’re a member of my Patreon, you might have seen the announcement I made earlier today. With Varulv wrapping up its first story arc by the end of the year, I have been coming up with new ways to keep my very kind supporters involved in my creative process, and to that end, will soon be offering original art, prints, stickers, sketches and more to my Patrons at select tiers! Check out all the details, right here.

And on the subject of stuff coming in the mail — I’m nearly done with the sketch covers to all the Artbooks, and will be sending them to their homes, shortly! Had a little hiccup with our friends at Furaffinity getting their domain confiscated, but since the dust has now settled there, the production line is once again going strong! If you ordered one of these editions, be sure to check your mail next week!

That’s it for now, gang! Enjoy the update and I’ll see you all next week!

All my best,

Dawn

August 16, 2024: Book 3, Chapter 5

Posted on August 16, 2024 by VARULV

Pages 13-15 Updated!

Hey all!

I have a doozy of an update for you today! The battle for Blaidfästt comes to a bit of a halt in this installment, and some interesting things are about to be revealed. How will our heroes get out of this one? Stay tuned to find out!

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Big news on the Artbook front as well! The books have arrived and I’m ready to start drawing all over them! For those of you who ordered, my goal is to complete the sketches and have them all in the mail, next week! I’ll keep you posted!

Also, hot off the presses – Varulv Issue #2 proofs came in the mail and they looked awesome! Those of you collecting the individual floppies of each issue can look forward to getting your very own, soon. These puppies will be available for purchase on our IndyPlanet store in the coming weeks!

That’s all for now, gang! See you next week as the drama continues!

Awoo,

Dawn

August 9, 2024: A Look at Next Week’s Update and Exciting News

Posted on August 9, 2024 by VARULV

Hey gang!

No new pages this week as I’ve decided to give myself a break after what became an intense and busy month! Awesome news on the horizon, however!

I was just notified that the Artbooks have been shipped and are on their way to me! That means I should be spending next week doing the art for them, and getting them out to you all! Cool! I can’t wait for you to see them!

Also, the second issue of Varulv has been submitted and accepted to our partners at IndyPlanet, so expect print editions of Issue #2 to be up in our store, very soon!

Other than that, I wanted to thank you guys for giving me a week off to “breathe” — check out the attached image for a look at what’s coming, next week!

All my Best until then!

Dawn

August 6, 2024: Werewolf Wednesday on a Tuesday!

Posted on August 7, 2024 by VARULV

A new bit of content appears on our Tumblr page!

So, a small update for you guys, tonight! Still trying to assemble the next update but I do have something exciting to announce… Artbooks will be shipped to me very soon! Those of you who have bought these can look forward to me drawing on them and dropping them in the mail a little sooner than expected (thus far)!

Whether or not I have an update for you this weekend, I’ll see you all on Friday! And there’s going to be art, either way.

Take care until then!

Dawn

August 2, 2024: Book 3, Chapter 4

Posted on August 3, 2024 by VARULV

Pages 10-12 Updated!

Hey everyone!

Apologies for the late update, tonight. Had a schedule today that was crammed full of things to do, and I didn’t leave myself a lot of time to set everything up for today’s pages on the site, here. I do hope you can forgive me.

That said – let’s just jump right into the action, this time, shall we? The fight continues and our heroes are starting to feel the heat. Will it knock them out of the kitchen?

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And since I am utterly exhausted this evening, that’s where I’ll leave things, tonight! Heads up – this upcoming week is shaping up to be quite intense, as well. All good, I promise – but there is a chance I won’t get to an update next Friday. I will let you know by Tuesday if that’s the case, and will have some art for you, regardless!

Awooo!

Dawn