Co-creators Shawn McBee & MJ Jankowski reached out to me about the excellent-looking Westron #2 coming soon to Kickstarter.
Fandom Limb Media is launching the Kickstarter campaign for the second issue of their Supernatural Detective series Westron on June 1 , with 5 variant covers, digital copies and copies of the first issue avaiable to backers, along with a variety of add-ons. Their first-issue campaign was fully funded in just 6 hours.
Westron is a dark detective thriller in the tradition of Nordic Noir, with an underpinning in Slavic supernatural lore, Written by Shawn McBee and Maciej Jankowski and featuring art by Nicolás Nieto and Matías De Vincenzo
The Story
When the corpse of a young woman is discovered in the woods, the police turn to private investigator JAN WESTRON to help them find her little sister, who has been missing since the pair left their home together three days prior.
Westron’s investigation turns up troubling evidence that points to a deeper mystery and a terrifying culprit. The case brings up memories of his youth more than a decade prior: the horrific loss of a friend that would change the course of his life forever.
The #2 campaign will go live on June 1 with a set goal of $2500. The campaign can be found at westron.fandomlimb.com
The Creators
Shawn McBee is a film industry veteran with experience working alongside comics legends Geoff Johns and James Robinson. As Keeper of Lore for DC’s Stargirl, he honed the skills that he brings to bear in telling this dark tale of intrigue.
Maciek Jankowski was raised on the oral traditions of the Slavs; fanciful myths full of horror which have shaped the storytelling sensibilities he used to create Westron.
Having now caught up with issue #1 and getting the chance to read an advance copy of issue #2, I can honestly say Westron is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing indie comics I’ve read in a while. What starts as an investigative mystery quickly reveals something much darker and far more unsettling beneath the surface, and the story handles that slow reveal brilliantly.
Jan Westron himself is a fascinating lead character. There’s a real sense that he carries a heavy past with him, and the flashbacks to his younger years do a great job of adding depth to his personality and motivations. They never feel forced or simply there for exposition — instead, they gradually build a clearer picture of who he is and why he approaches situations the way he does. The more time spent with him, the more compelling he becomes.
One of the strongest aspects of the series is the way the investigation unfolds. The writing gives Westron’s deductions and thought process room to breathe, allowing readers to follow his reasoning naturally rather than rushing from plot point to plot point. There are also plenty of smaller character moments and subtle details layered throughout both issues that quietly build tension and expand the world around him. It makes the mystery feel richer and far more immersive.
Visually, the comic is outstanding. The artwork captures both the grounded detective elements and the creeping supernatural horror extremely well. The flashback sequences especially stand out thanks to some really striking colour choices that immediately separate past from present while adding atmosphere and emotion to those scenes. In contrast, the modern-day setting has a grimy, uneasy underbelly that makes the town itself feel dangerous and unpredictable. Whenever the supernatural side begins to emerge, the visuals pull you even deeper into the story.
Overall, Westron #1 and #2 deliver a fantastic blend of mystery, character work, and supernatural tension. It’s the kind of comic that steadily draws you in and leaves you wanting answers while keeping you hooked on the journey itself. Definitely a series worth backing on Kickstarter — and if you haven’t read the first issue yet, now’s the perfect time to catch up before issue two launches.
