If you’re new here: this page exists because a group of readers asked how they could help keep this work going, and ongoing support is how new pages continue to be made.
These webcomics aren't backed by a well-known publisher or platform. Pages are created and released as resources become available to pay the artists, and reader support is what makes that possible, allowing for consistent updates.
If you’ve ever laughed, escaped, or felt something real while reading The Depths, Insignificant Otters, or Island Girls, this page isn’t really about “donating.” It’s about becoming one of the people who makes sure those worlds don’t disappear.
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Who We Are
We’re a small team of writers and artists who’ve been creating original webcomics for nearly a decade. Every panel, joke, and cliffhanger is made by real people working from home — sometimes late at night — because we love these stories.
We publish three ongoing series through Scribes Unlimited Press:
The Depths, Insignificant Otters, and Island Girls — covering humor, adventure, romance, fantasy, and horror. There’s no big studio behind us, just a small group of creators keeping these worlds alive for readers who care.
When you support this GoFundMe, you’re not funding a brand. You’re helping the same few people keep showing up and making the next pages possible.
Meet the Team
• Paul Kraly (Paul Driggere) – Screenwriter, author, and lead creator. Co-creator of The Depths, Insignificant Otters, and Island Girls.
• Paula Amaras (P.A. Amaras) – Writer and co-creator. Pinnacle-Award-winning author of Shadows in Light with hundreds of published stories.
• Jim N. Jimenez – Comic & animation artist (X-Men, Disney’s Gummi Bears, Biker Mice From Mars). Current illustrator on Insignificant Otters.
• Jay Jimenez – Writer, illustrator, and animator with decades of experience in Philippine comics and Disney Studios.
• Antman – Veteran comic illustrator (DC, Marvel, Dark Horse, Star Wars, Batman, Red Sonja, Vampirella).
(Scroll down to see samples of our current webcomics in action!)
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Our Webcomics
We’re currently producing three ongoing series, each with its own unique flavor:
• The Depths – Adult “furry” adventures of sea otters in danger, romance, and epic underwater storytelling
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• Insignificant Otters – Hilarious strip about two shipwrecked otters trying not to kill each other on a deserted island.
• Island Girls – Tropical mysteries and romances set in 1940s Bora Bora.
Upcoming series: Currents, Horrors, Torpedo Vixens, Luana, and Tabitha — from deep-sea adventures to classic horror and magical princess stories.
Each story is crafted with passion, humor, and striking artwork, and your support keeps these worlds alive.
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What Your Support Does
Every dollar goes directly toward keeping these webcomics alive. Our monthly goal is $1,500 — enough to pay the artists, maintain the sites, and make sure new pages continue instead of going dark. Currently, we’re only covering about 10% of that, which means every new supporter genuinely changes whether the next episode happens.
Your support pays for:
- Artists who draw the pages you read
- Writers who plan and script each episode
- Website hosting to keep the webcomics online
- Tools and software needed to create
When fully funded, it also allows us to:
- Increase update frequency
- Bring in additional artists so projects don’t stall
- Launch new series instead of cancelling them
- Produce print editions and special releases
Our Current Expenses:
- Two new pages of "The Depths" each month: $500
- Two new pages of "Island Girls" each month: $500
- Two new pages of "Insignificant Otters" each month: $300
- Websites maintenance/Advertising/Promotion: $200
Total: $1500 per month desired
As you can see, this isn’t about getting rich — it’s about keeping these stories from disappearing.
Monthly Supporters
Some readers don’t just want to enjoy the comics — they want to ensure they continue. Monthly support provides stability that helps us:
- Fund completed pages and chapters
- Keep multiple creators paid consistently
- Reduce delays caused by unpredictable costs
- Plan projects months ahead instead of week-to-week
Supporters at this level often:
- Receive regular updates and behind-the-scenes glimpses
- See works-in-progress, sketches, and new ideas first
- Have their feedback heard when shaping future projects
- Are recognized as part of the core group making this work possible
Why Some Give $100+ Monthly
Higher-level supporters help us plan for the long term:
- Greenlighting new projects
- Supporting creative experimentation
- Protecting creators from burnout and sudden funding gaps
This support has an outsized impact, and we deeply appreciate it. If you can contribute at this level, you’re helping shape the future of these comics.
Join Us on Our Webcomic Journey
Creating and publishing these webcomics every month isn’t free. Between writing, art, hosting, and the time it takes to make everything you read here, we need about $1,500 per month to keep running in a healthy, sustainable way.
Right now, we’re supported by a small number of recurring readers, but we’re still well below that level — which means we’re constantly stretching, delaying, or absorbing the gap ourselves. A few more people stepping into ongoing monthly support would make the difference between barely getting by and being able to create these stories the way and speed in which they deserve to be created.
If you’re reading this, you’re already one of the people these stories were made for. The only question now is whether you want to be one of the people who quietly keeps them alive.
A small circle of readers carries this entire project month after month. When someone joins that circle with a recurring contribution — even a modest one — it gives us the stability to keep writing, drawing, and publishing without having to compromise what these webcomics are.
If our webcomics has ever mattered to you, please consider becoming part of that circle today. Monthly support is what makes everything you see here possible.
Thanks so much for reading!
— Paul, Paula, Jim, Jay, and Antman
(No raffles, sweepstakes, giveaways, or promotions are offered in exchange for any donations made to this GoFundMe.)