New Short Story Added to the Deluxe Hardcover Edition
9 months ago
– Mon, Nov 24, 2025 at 08:44:57 AM
Hi everyone,
We’ve got a fun surprise for all of you who backed the Deluxe Hardcover Edition of Arachna Volume 4.
We’re adding a brand-new, fully illustrated short story by artist Carlos Granda, titled “Laundry Day.” This is a stand-alone tale that shows Arachna in one of her most unexpected, chaotic, and hilarious situations yet.
On a rare night off, Jennie “Arachna” Janus finds herself with no costume, no clothes, and no time—because three street thugs picked the wrong New York granny to rob. What follows is fast, frantic, and absolutely classic Arachna: shadow-lit action, sharp humor, and one unforgettable splash page that may go down as one of the most talked-about images in the series.
This short will be exclusive to the Deluxe Hardcover Edition as a bonus feature, sitting alongside the main story, promotion galleries, main story in black and white, and behind-the-scenes content.
Thank you again for pushing this campaign forward. We love giving you more for your support, and this one is going to be a blast.
If you’re enjoying the world of X53 Studios and want even more pulp adventure, don’t forget to back Tayanna the Jungle Girl!
It’s live now and brings all the raw jungle action, danger, and exotic pulp energy you expect from us. If you love the wild side of comics, Tayanna delivers.
X53 Studios
Arachna 4 — Production Update
10 months ago
– Sun, Nov 02, 2025 at 01:58:01 PM
Hey backers and adventure fans, things are ramping up nicely! The artwork’s progressing right on schedule, packed with crisp details. The trading cards have been printed and they look killer. Every physical backer will receive these.
The Peril Swimsuit Issue is also coming together strong. A few pieces are definitely on the steamier side (can’t share those here, lol).
Thanks for all your support!
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Next up in the X53 universe: Tayanna — The Jungle Girl.
She’s fierce, cunning, and trapped in a world where survival means outsmarting both man and beast. This new book vibes deep into classic jungle peril, dangerous encounters, and raw, untamed adventure — all brought to life with stunning art and pulpy energy.
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Arachna 4 Production Update: On Schedule and Growing
10 months ago
– Fri, Oct 17, 2025 at 09:33:36 AM
Hi everyone,
Arachna 4 is on schedule, and the pages are coming together beautifully. We have decided to add four extra story pages to make sure this chapter gets the space it deserves.
We are also thinking about making the hardcovers oversized at no additional charge for backers. Carlos’ artwork is filled with detail, and a larger format would make a real difference in how it looks on the page. Added note: Current size is 6.625 x 10.25. The new size we're thinking about will be 7.75 x 12.
Let us know what you think about this idea in the comments. Your feedback will help us decide.
To hold you over until the next update, here’s a sneak peek from the upcoming X53 Swimsuit Peril Issue, featuring Falconet in peril.
Thank you for your continued support of Arachna and X53 Studios.
Arachna 4 Production Schedule
11 months ago
– Fri, Sep 12, 2025 at 12:14:33 PM
Hello everyone,
We want to thank you again for backing Arachna 4. To keep you fully in the loop, here’s the detailed schedule we’ll be following through completion and delivery.
Art
Pages 23–25, 27–33: October 1
Pages 34–43: November 1
Pages 44–52: December 1
Coloring
Pages 23–25, 27–33: October 1
Pages 34–43: November 1
Pages 44–52: December 1
Lettering
All pages: January 7
Quality Control
Initial check: January 15
Updates / corrections: February 15
Printing & Fulfillment
Printing begins: March 1
Shipping starts: April 1
We’ll continue posting progress updates along the way so you can see Arachna 4 take shape step by step. Thanks again for your support.
— The X53 Studios Team
🔥 Tayanna Peril Prints Incoming – They are beautiful!
about 1 year ago
– Wed, Aug 13, 2025 at 09:21:17 AM
Hey everyone!
A huge thanks to those of you who backed the Tayanna Peril Print — you’re in for something striking. The picture below doesn't really do it justice and doesn't pick up the depths of color and detail from the actual print.
While we have done smaller print runs in the past, these are still going to be exceptionally rare — and absolutely stunning in person.
- The regular version is limited to 20 prints
- The NSFW version is limited to 25 prints
These will not be reprinted, and are going to stand out in any collection.
As soon as Kickstarter releases the funds, we’ll begin shipping these out. We can’t wait for you to see them.
Thanks again for your continued support!
X53 Studios Team 🕷️
