Frazer Brown, host of the podcast series *Frazer Brown in Conversation With...*, including a 2016 episode featuring *Gremlins* star Zach Galligan, has become the focus of one of the most controversial crowdfunding scandals in the comics world. In 2020, Brown launched a Kickstarter campaign for a charity comic anthology titled *Tales from the Quarantine*, which promised contributions from over 400 creators. The campaign was a financial success, raising £37,185 (approximately \$47,000 USD at the time)-nearly triple its original goal of £13,000 (about \$16,500 USD). However, despite the strong backing and high expectations, the project quickly deteriorated. Years later, the core rewards-physical hardcover and paperback editions-have never been delivered. While some backers received smaller items like posters and trading cards, the main anthology remains undelivered. A digital version was eventually released but was widely criticized for being incomplete, poorly formatted, and missing significant content.
Brown's handling of the campaign has drawn intense criticism. Backers and contributors who requested updates or accountability were frequently met with hostility. Many were blocked on social media, and some reported being threatened with legal or even police action for speaking out. Several creators involved in the project described being ignored, silenced, or intimidated when they raised concerns about the project's status. Communication from Brown was inconsistent throughout, with repeated excuses involving lost emails and vague promises that never came to fruition.
Further fueling the controversy were Brown's unfulfilled promises regarding charitable donations. He stated publicly that proceeds would be donated to NHS Charities and The Hero Initiative, yet no public evidence has been provided to confirm that any donations were made. This lack of transparency around the roughly \$47,000 raised has led to widespread distrust among supporters and the broader comics community.
In response to growing backlash, Kickstarter's legal team reportedly investigated the campaign and placed restrictions on Brown's account. Once bolstered by Brown's profile as a podcast host with ties to pop culture figures like Zach Galligan, *Tales from the Quarantine* has since become a cautionary tale-illustrating the need for accountability, transparency, and ethical leadership in creative crowdfunding projects.
