Possible survey glitch?
over 1 year ago
– Thu, Oct 24, 2024 at 07:40:32 PM
Hi all -
The smoke test went off without a hitch, but since going wide this morning, I've received two messages about a possible glitch in the Backerkit survey.
(Apparently some of you are seeing duplicate add-ons in your cart and are unable to delete them.)
I’ve written Backerkit to find out what is going on. If this happens to you, hang tight, and apologies for the inconvenience.
Back soon with more info and a solution...
- Clay
Coloring almost finished + Surveys THIS WEEK!
over 1 year ago
– Tue, Oct 22, 2024 at 06:15:36 PM
Hey there, Dream Warriors-
Last time out, I promised a look at Alex’s colors, but first, it's time for a…
Production Update
Alex is coloring the final 10 pages as we speak, and the book is looking great!
Editor Frank Pittarese has already given notes on my first pass at lettering, so all the edits should be completed by the time Alex finishes up.
We are super close to the finish line, my friends.
Which means it’s…
Survey Time
Backerkit is currently reviewing our surveys, which can take up to 48 hours, at which point we will send out the “smoke test.”
This simply means that a small number of backers will receive their surveys first so that we can “smoke out” any problems before we go wide with them.
So keep an eye on your inboxes for surveys THIS WEEK.
OK, enough business! Now for the fun stuff--namely a sneak peek at some…
Colors
A few updates back, I shared this page with you...
And here it is, all colored up:
Pretty sweet, if I do say so myself!
Thanks for your patience as we get this across the finish line. We were hoping to be sending the book out by now, but we think it'll be worth the few extra weeks it takes to get it right.
More soon!
- Clay
P.S. If you're looking for more Lovecraft, artist Mick Beyers just launched the remastered edition of his Lovecraft/Washington Irving mash-up HOLLOW:
Hollow: A Lovecraftian Horror Story for Mature Readers
Here's the pitch: The Warlock Ichabod Crane seeks to wake the Elder God beneath Sleepy Hollow, and the Witch Katrina Van Tassel must stop him.
The original edition came out from Source Point Press a few years back, but Mick is remastering the story with new material. This 128 page graphic novel is indeed graphic, so if you don't mind a little sex with your magic...
CLICK HERE TO BACK HOLLOW
Bonus Books delivered! + Production Update
over 1 year ago
– Tue, Sep 17, 2024 at 08:36:59 AM
Hello Dream Warriors!
Bonus Books were delivered today to everyone at the digital deluxe level and up, so if you missed the email, here's how you can claim them:
- head to kickstarter.com
- click on your profile picture
- select “messages”
- look for a message from Fried Comics
- click the link(s) inside to download your Bonus books
Also, we know not everyone downloads their rewards right away, so we set the link to "Never Expire".
As a reminder, here's what's inside:
Thanks again to the creators above for sharing their work with us. We hope it whets your appetite for the main event, which is drawing ever closer.
Speaking of...
Production Update
Mick is down to the final 4 pages, which he anticipates finishing this week!
My plan is to have the entire book lettered by the time Alex Zief finishes coloring, so that we can send to the printer (and you) as soon as possible.
Meanwhile, I mentioned last time out that we brought on an inker to help speed up production, and we thought it might be fun to give you a non-spoilery sneak peek of David Fox's inks over Mick's pencils.
First, the pencils:
And now... inks!
Pretty spiffy, huh? We think Dave's inks bring a lot of extra value to the book, and the trio of him, Mick and Alex are combining for a heck of a team.
Did I Miss Surveys?
Meanwhile, no you did not miss surveys! They will be coming soon, so stay tuned, Frequent Frier.
Next time, we'll give you a peek at Alex's color work. Until then...
See you in dreams?
- Clay
Cthulhu is coming...!
over 1 year ago
– Thu, Aug 01, 2024 at 06:55:03 PM
Hi all -
Anyone else get back from SDCC days ago and still completely exhausted?
I saw a request for an update, so wanted to quickly pop on and let you know...there's not much to tell yet!
We're still quite a ways out from our expected delivery date, but Mick has drawn roughly half the book.
Here's a spoiler-free page to whet your appetite:
We're bringing on an inker to help Mick out with the back half, which should increase the rate of production. And Alex is preparing to color the first half even as we speak.
Meanwhile...
If you're a fan of Lovecraft--and I know you are (duh!)--Mick, Gab Contreras, and I have a ten-page story in the upcoming CTHULHU INVADES FAIRY TALES, launching in a mere 4 days!
Here's the pitch for the book:
Imagine a twisted realm where fairy tales collide with cosmic horror. In this dark reimagining, Cthulhu, the Great Old One, invades the enchanting worlds of Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Goldilocks, and Red Riding Hood, warping their stories into nightmarish landscapes.
Check out that sweet variant cover above by NIGHTMARE THEATER 3-D's Pete Collins and sign up to find out when it goes LIVE:
That's all for now. I'll be back soon with your bonus books to tide you over until we deliver the main event.
Sweet dreams, and don't let the Old Ones bite.
- Clay
How to Get Your Night Wolf/Queen of Mars/Dreamquest Crossover Print
almost 2 years ago
– Thu, Jun 27, 2024 at 10:19:56 AM
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