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| Hi, everyone. For those who don't know I am publishing my first comic book in a few months, titled RIPPED. The comic will be crowd-funded through Kickstarter. The link to sign up to be notified when the event launches is HERE! RIPPED is a Superhero Comedy based in a world I have been constructing over the last few years. The complete story arc will be ten issues, though each issue will be a self-contained piece of the much larger picture. RIPPED is set in a world similar to our own but containing some very powerful beings. RIPPED is the story of Gary Growler. A young man who idolizes Friendlyman, the greatest hero the world has ever known. Gary has long dreamed of being a "Unique," (those who are gifted with a remarkable abilities.) Nobody completely understands how or even when Uniques acquire their abilities. These powers can range from incredible to bizarre, but with proper training they can be all be formidable. Or at least...entertaining. My story will be told over ten issues. RIPPED will have a sizable, and often bizarre, rogues' gallery. Each issue will have a standard cover, as well as one variant cover with an homage from a popular comic book from the past. I plan to offer a few variations of each cover that will be limited. I also plan to offer one of those variations that will only be available for the first 48 hours of the campaign, so be on your toes when it launches! Go to the link above and get on the list to be notified when it starts! I am giving the CBCS message board an early preview of the two covers, as well as the first ten pages of the first issue. Issue #1 will be 32 pages of story trying to capture a feel for superhero comics from the '80s. I hope you all enjoy my story. I have big plans for this comic. Issue #1 standard cover...  Issue #1 variant cover...  First ten interior pages...           |
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| AWESOME!!!!! | ||
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| Well ... THAT'S an intro!!!! | ||
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| @SteveRicketts Looks good, your art is reminiscent of some Underground and independent '80s stuff. Looking forward to seeing more! | ||
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 Where's his Bat-package?
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I like it! Keep it up!!   |
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 It was a one trick pony show but always hilarious.
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| @SteveRicketts Looks great!! I will donate when it becomes open. Will we be able to get a graded copy through CBCS? Maybe a Witneesed signature book? I'd buy a copy. |
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| 2nd what GAC said, that would be awesome!!! Congrats!! | ||
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| Count me in on that! Good luck | ||
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| @GAC I don't know if I can make that happen through the Kickstarter or not. I might offer something where we can do a private signing at a later date after the books are printed. | ||
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Quote:Originally Posted by GAC THIS ^^ Get some pre-graded pre-signed-pre remarqued books through CBCS. I'm a buyer. |
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| @SteveRicketts please and thank you. signed and remarques... PLEASE. Good luck - may your future be blessed with a tv show! |
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| Looks great! Any options for doing an exclusive cover? | ||
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Quote:Originally Posted by multi007 Let's skip the stapled-on acetate cover, though, okay?  |
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| @WMorse This information will be uncovered as the story progresses. @multi007 I'll see what I can do. I planned to offer a signed/remarqued option, but not a graded option. @HotKeyComics I've not thought about this option before. I have a friend who does this in his Kickstarters, I'll ask him how it works. @Byrdibyrd I will not offer an acetate cover variant.  |
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Quote:Originally Posted by SteveRicketts We're already off to a great start!  |
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| looks cool. I always love those indy...unknown comics | ||
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Quote:Originally Posted by SteveRickettsIf we send send them in for pressing you can sign them then  jkAlso following. Looks very interesting. |
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| Color me intrigued. I'm in. | ||
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| Thanks for the kind words. I am having fun with this. I hope everyone enjoys it. | ||
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| FANTASTIC!!! | ||
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| Update: Right now the plan is to begin the Kickstarter for my comic on the weekend of November 4th. As we get closer I'll announce an exact time and date. It could change, but right now I am aiming for that weekend and I'm determined to make that happen. The art and lettering for my comic has been completed and I have a few leads on colorists. I would love to have it printed and shipped before Christmas but it might be better for me to wait until early January being a high volume time of year for both industries. Please sign up to be notified when it launches. I'm going to make the base comic as inexpensive as I can at the entry level price. I also plan to have a few options that will be extremely limited, if that's your thing. Issue #1 is a healthy beast at 32 pages plus cover. 30 pages of that are actual story. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP Also another update, I am adding a third cover variant. It is a second homage cover and will have a much lower print run than the Action 1 homage. Thanks for the interest. For those who missed it, I posted the first 10 pages of the book above as a teaser. |
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| Signed up! Interested to see the finished product. | ||
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Colorist? My crayons are at your service! |
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| Update! I have a colorist who is hard at work. I'm still targeting the Kickstarter launch this Saturday. Please sign up for notifications by clicking here! I am adding an additional cover variant because I like threes better than twos. The third cover is an homage of another legendary golden age cover, though one I've never seen used before. Three words...Ell Bee Cole More details as we get closer to the launch. |
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Quote:Originally Posted by SteveRicketts Oooooh   Attention acquired. |
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| Saved the Kickstarter! I am really looking forward to this Steve! I hope the KS blows away expectations for ya brother! | ||
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| Ok, I'm in the grind to get everything finished to launch the Kickstarter on Saturday. Looks like I'll make it, however...amateur it may look. Being my first time I certainly am learning with the pressure on me. lol I thought I'd share the third and final variant with you guys. I'm pretty happy with this one. An homage to LB Cole's Mask #2. The young whipper-snappers may not appreciate it, but this project is for me. Hopefully some of you comic nerds enjoy the story I'm going to tell. Anyway, here's the cover. I'll update once the campaign starts. Here's the link!  |
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