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Today we debut a new member-only chapter, announce a 90-page (!!!) continuation of “Fork in the Road” in a limited edition BCI book, alongside price changes and new payment options. PLUS there’s a special offer — so read on!

“Open Fire” is a 18-page chapter about a (somewhat) wholesome boys’ camping trip, featuring Lucy’s dad, Sam, Jordan and new invitee Matt, whose own family isn’t very supportive of their gay son. It’s complicated, it’s sweet, and it’s available now in the Members’ Library!

“Fork in the Road 2” is a continuation of the classic member-only chapter. It’s a massive 90 pages — so long that we had to upgrade the entire viewing system to handle it. (There’s a comments section now!) It’s a long-form story about a twisted entanglement between Mike, Lucy and Sandy… and the two daughters caught between Mike’s indecision.

But unlike “Open Fire”, it’s not online just yet. Instead, we’ve got a special offer to announce:

“Fork in the Road”, the softcover book

Combining a redrawn version of the classic original chapter and its sequel, this 126-page softcover will be printed in a small quantity and never again.

Until November 24, join or renew BCI and get the “Fork in the Road” book as a welcome gift.

We want you to read this massive new chapter on paper! So this starts as a print exclusive — you won’t be able to read it online until late December. If you want to experience the story all at once, as early as possible, now’s your chance!

Join BCI and get a bonus book!

The book is free. Shipping to the US is free, international orders add $20 via the store. Just join (or renew) BCI and we’ll include a copy with your $69/year membership.

Don't want a full membership? Grab the book on its own in the BCB Store for $15 + shipping!

What’s changing with BCI?

BCI launched in 2010 at $39/yr. Today, it’s grown to 700+ pages of exclusive content across dozens of chapters. We used to say it was a whole volume's worth of exclusive comics, but it's grown to be two thick hardcover books worth of stories you can’t read anywhere else. And we’ve got a healthy pipeline of new chapters finished, scripted, and ready to roll out every few months through 2026. To reflect that growth, we’re updating the annual membership to $69/yr.

We’re also introducing monthly BCI membership via Patreon: the $20/mo “Valedictorian & BCI Member” tier bundles everything: early page access, custom birthday sketches and full access to the entire BCI library. One monthly payment with all the perks.

If you prefer annual billing, join directly on our website for $69/yr — it’ll always be the most affordable way to read the library. But now the Patreon option is there if you prefer monthly payments. That’s BCI!

And as for that special offer? Both annual and monthly options are eligible for the “Fork in the Road” welcome gift, members old and new. Just join or renew before November 24!

Patreon tier updates

We’ve updated our tiers on Patreon with new pricing and a new tier:

• $5/mo Advanced Placement: Suggest and vote for mini-comics, read behind-the-scenes posts
• $8/mo Honor Roll: Read the next page early (plus all previous benefits)
• $20/mo Valedictorian & BCI Member: Everything above + custom birthday sketch + full BCI access

If you’re already a patron, you’ll keep your current rate for now. If that ever changes, we’ll give you plenty of notice. New supporters joining today will see these updated tiers.

Join us on Patreon!

A final note

We’re at a turning point in our lives and in the comic itself. Major storylines are beginning, we’re changing up our art styles and tools, and we’re planning an international move. And all of this is only possible because of reader support! You’re literally paying our wage to work on BCB full-time, and we don’t take that lightly. We’re working hard!

Expect more Patreon behind-the-scenes posts, more BCI chapters, more patron goodies, and a whole lot of dramatic, exciting BCB in the coming year. Thank you so much for sticking with us!

— Veronica and Oliver