Caleb Palmquist: Unicorn Vampire Hunter, 40+ Kickstarters & Swords of Arthur

Update: 2025-11-17

Description

Join James on Nerdy Mewzings for an in-depth chat with indie comic book writer Caleb Palmquist https://calebquist.com —creator of Unicorn Vampire Hunter, Dragon Grit, and the ever-growing Swords of Arthur universe. From the perfect con pitch (“a unicorn that kills vampires”) to 40+ successful Kickstarters, Caleb opens up about escaping 2016 debt, forging lasting artistic partnerships (Daryl Toh, Kay Woolhiser), and balancing a full-time teaching gig with non-stop scripting, packing, and caffeine-fueled nights.

Highlights:

Issue 9 of Unicorn Vampire Hunter (Kickstarter live NOW!) + Volume 2 finale

Dragon Grit Vol 1 at the printer—Vol 2 singles in 2026

Huge Arthurverse rollout: 4 books, wildly different art styles, Lancelot & toddler Galahad, plus a brand-new subscription service

Real talk on con tabling, smart crowdfunding, finishing books before launch, and why relationships trump cold DMs

Perfect for creators, backers, or anyone who loves fantasy mash-ups—this episode is packed with laughs, inspiration, and hard-earned advice!

Current Projects:

Unicorn Vampire Hunter #9 on Kickstarter | Dragon Grit Vol 1 soon | Swords of Arthur subscription 2026
Follow Caleb: https://calebquist.com or https://unicornvampirehunter.com – weekly newsletter with previews & updates! Check out his Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/caleb.palmquist
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