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True Noir Tales Collection

Created by ERIC ERDEK

True Noir Tales drags you into stark black and white stories so brutally honest they’ll slap you awake. This collection isn’t just a bunch of tales; it’s a wake-up call to explore the epic, hidden dramas playing out in the shadows of your life!

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Crime in a Resort Town - concluded!
about 1 year ago – Tue, Jul 22, 2025 at 06:26:07 PM

Hi!

So, sorry for the long wait without updates.
I mentioned before that since these are true life stories that I draw without a script, that I was having a hard time finding and ending point for Crime in a Resort Town.

The key to all stories is to know when to stop since if you go on too long they all end in death.
Bummer, dude.

I did finish drawing the story, now to shade and letter! I also want to add a few more, shorter stories as a bonus for the long wait.

Thank you to everyone that backed the campaign and for those that sent messages asking about how the project was going.

Here's a line drawing to wet your whistle!

Best,

Eric





A late update - True and Noir as L.A. on fire
over 1 year ago – Wed, Feb 19, 2025 at 06:31:12 PM

True Noir Tales, back in production!





True Noir Tales... Still true. And noir
over 1 year ago – Wed, Dec 18, 2024 at 01:46:29 PM

Hello, dear backers!
I'm excited to update you on our progress! I'm doing stellar work on the interior illustrations, and the results are simply amazing. (If I do say so myself)
After 2 months sick, I'm eagerly diving back into our lettering work pre-holiday, ensuring every page is perfect.
All the finished artwork is lettered (you know I write as I letter, no script) It's been a wild ride, and we can't wait to show you what we've been up to! So I will.

Here's a sample page of the new stuff.





The next step is to re-read the whole story up to now, then draw the last pages, then letter them!
I'll get as much done before Christmas then start up again after new year!
Thanks for all your support and for sticking with us. Your enthusiasm keeps us motivated every step of the way!

-Always in your corner-
 Eric Erdek



True Noir Tales - finished pages!
almost 2 years ago – Fri, Oct 18, 2024 at 04:22:52 PM

Hi!

I'm making great progress on the art of the True Noir Tales collection :-)

50 pages done so far, I thought that would be enough, but now think the story needs about 5-10 more pages.

Meanwhile... I think it would be super cool for you to have some pages to read right away! So with no further ado:








True Noir Tales Update!
almost 2 years ago – Thu, Sep 19, 2024 at 03:22:44 PM

Dear Backers that Really Rock!

The project is coming along well, I'm making super fast progress drawing the pages (no writing involved because I draw them right from memory!)

I have changed my drawing system a bit. I do a very loose sketch, then ink it. I used to draw True Noir Tales without sketching, but for this deluxe edition, I felt I needed to make it better than ever.

Here are some samples of the new art technique, they still need to be shaded.

I'll hit you up as more news comes up. Thank you again for your support!

-Always in your corner-
Eric Erdek