This is an announcement that The Comic Vault website is no longer active. I’ve enjoyed publishing content through the years and thank you to everyone who’s continued to check out the website. It’s time for the next stage and you can find me over at my new Substack Comic Philosopher. What Is Comic Philosopher? Comic Philosopher, a newsletter dedicated to exploring the intersection of mental health, leadership and superheroes. Pop culture is a treasure trove of wisdom for applying to daily life and strengthening our mental health routines, pushing us to be the best version of ourselves. We see t ..read more

In the world of The Frontier, monsters are everywhere and travellers should take care on the road day and night. And as bad as some monsters are, there’s nothing quite as dangerous as the demons that are waiting in the darkness to prey upon humanity’s weaknesses and cause destruction. Demons are among the most feared and chaotic supernatural entities on The Frontier and here’s seven of the deadliest demons to run like hell from. 1. Nukelavee The sea is a dangerous place at the best of times and there are many creatures lurking in the depths. The Nukelavee is one of the most hideous beasts to ..read more

You can learn a lot about a person by their choice of alcohol and The Pop Culture Pub Crawl is all about getting to the heart of a character through their preferred tipple. Agnus Cartwright from Tales Of The Frontier is a woman who sees alcohol as both a means of celebration and a way to toast the demise of her enemies. An ancient witch and powerful elementi, Agnus Cartwright is a truly terrifying woman. Once she starts drinking, there may be the opportunity to get to know her better without ending up as a bloody smear on the wall and here’s her poison of choice. Black Thistle Black Mist Gin ..read more

It’s time for another edition of The Pop Culture Pub Crawl, which delves into the favourite tipple of fictional characters. The drinker of the day is Itsano from Tales Of The Frontier. A kamuni battle conductor and wandering healer, Itsano is a voice of his people and a musical warrior. Itsano’s drinking tastes have a distinctive Asian flair. Read on to discover what kind of spirits and booze fall into this category.  Ichishima honjozo sake Itsano would have a great love for Japanese sake because it would remind him of tinek, the spiritual drink of his people. He’d start off with a rich ..read more

Lycanthropes are a common sight on The Frontier, with werewolves being among the most feared monsters. Stories of men turning into beasts to satisfy their bloodlust is a story shared around fires and to frighten children into staying inside at night. However, not all werewolves are created equal and there are several species to be aware of when travelling the land. Here’s an overview of the most prevalent lycanthropes of The Frontier. Wulver Wulvers are sentient wolf humanoids who evolved from wolves and live in small communities in the wilderness. Most wulvers are peaceful and will actively h ..read more

The Pop Culture Pub Crawl reveals the favourite hooch of fictional characters and this edition is about passing the glass to Clay McNab from Tales Of The Frontier.  An infamous Quester and witch hunter, Clay McNab has dedicated his life to stopping supernatural creatures and along the way he’s drunk his way through countless saloons and bordellos. Witch hunting is thirsty work and here are some of the bottles McNab would be partial to. Gun Fighter Bourbon Whisky  A spirits and whisky man, McNab would have an appreciation for bourbon and he’d pour himself a glass of Gun Fighter from ..read more

A land of legends, gods and monsters, The Frontier has a history stretching back thousands of years and scholars of the world have debated tirelessly about timelines, facts and major events.  Generally, historians have come to the conclusion that the timeline on The Frontier should be plotted into six major eras. With that said, here’s an overview of the history of The Frontier along with commentary on some key events. How are years measured on The Frontier?  When denoting the passing of time, The Frontier is broken up into a series of eras that contain between one thousand to three ..read more

Witches rank among the most powerful beings on The Frontier and there are several types that have been categorised according to the Questers. One of the most potent classes of witch are elementi, magic wielders who have natural control over the elements and can bend intangible forces to their will. Let’s explore elementi in further detail, along with a few subcategories. Defining an elementi According to Quester lore, elementi are characterised by raw power and their connection to specific elements e.g. fire, water, earth etc. This has led to the ca ..read more

When it comes to defining the landscape of The Frontier, there’s a huge amount to explore and a good starting point is an overview of all the major provinces and some background on key locations within each area. The Frontier is split into nine Provinces, which are broken down into smaller Territories and contain villages, towns and cities. Here are all nine of the Provinces: 1. Aortia Located in the centre of The Frontier, Aortia is a large Province where the most important events in the land take place. Aortia is home to the capital, Crest City, where The Frontier’s ruling government body ho ..read more

Alcohol plays an important role across The Frontier, being one of the few things that connect people of all stations. A social lubricant, a hard earned reward at the end of a long day of toil, a commodity for the rich. Many faces for the same result and perhaps no form of alcohol is more revered on The Frontier than whisky. Or, at least in the eyes of the Whisky Syndicate and the distillers who form the organisation. Read on to learn more about the group and what makes whisky such a sacred drink. Whisky of The Frontier  Whisky is held in the highest regard on The Frontier, with it being s ..read more