Wanted: your opinion

Death Deserved Kickstarter preview

Hi squad,

I’ve been blown away by the support for Death Deserved following its announcement a few weeks ago.

Since then, we’ve been in full campaign mode - building hype and the landing page.

As always, I like to keep my newsletter subscribers up to date first and get your direct input.

Before we start - please sign-up to the campaign to be notified of launch!

As you’ll see from below, we have a discounted early-bird deal.

And I can’t express how important the early campaign period is. The more backing it gets at the start, the more likely strangers will also back the campaign and the better it gets boosted through Kickstarter’s algorithm.

This is your chance to directly feedback on the proposed reward tiers.

Without further ado…

Kickstarter reward tiers - work in progress

• Issue one digital - £4

  A digital copy in PDF and CBR format.

• Issue one print - £6

  A softcover print copy straight to your door.

• Digital deluxe edition - £10

  A digital copy in PDF and CBR format and the full digital collection of supernatural thriller EVERY LAST ONE (60 pages).

• Print plus edition - £15

  A softcover print copy and the full digital collection of supernatural thriller EVERY LAST ONE (60 pages).

• Print special edition - £20 (£17 early bird, limited 48 hours)

  A signed softcover print copy with an exclusive A4 print, a sticker set and a digital comic mega pack. The digital comic mega pack includes Death Deserved behind-the-scenes content, supernatural thriller EVERY LAST ONE (60 pages) and YA fantasy adventure Plagued: The Miranda Chronicles (140 pages).

• The Assassin (cameo edition) - £200 (limited to 2)

  Get all of the above and become immortalised as a cameo character in the comic as well as a special thank you in the credits. You’ll also get an original print of your cameo character.

• The Deserved (your own story) - £1000 (limited to 1)

  All of the above plus a unique opportunity to star in your own 1-page comic story. The creative team will create a story set in Death Deserved where you are the assassin’s target. Ever wanted to be killed off in a dark fantasy world? Now is your chance.

Mid-campaign add-ons

During Kickstarter campaigns there’s always a slump so it’s good practice to have some new items released to create a buzz and generate some news.

• Every Last One collection print bundle pack (60 pages) - £25 (limited to left over stock)

• Custom commission by artist Ahmed Raafat - £50 (limited to 5)

What’s your feedback?

Please let me know what you think of the above.

Are the rewards good?

Does the price feel right?

What kind of merch, goodies or extras would you like to see in the tiers?

What did you like and what did you not like from the Every Last One Kickstarter? (for those involved).

Please comment below or email me a reply.

I’m also going to do a poll on the logo on social media in the next few days.

Here’s a sneak peak straight from Adobe Illustrator!

Other cool comics to check out

I’ve been reaching out to fellow friends and creators who are doing great fantasy stories on Kickstarter too.

Here’s some recommendations for you to check out!

The Gray Book 1

An original dark-fantasy / horror graphic novel series by Mary Landro where monsters, magic, and conspiracy converge.

Mary Landro has been a great source of inspiration through her social media accounts and she regularly gives great advice and resources to artists. Her work is incredible and an absolute must-read!

The Sorceress at the End of Time

An anime-inspired fantasy about fate, memory...and a destiny written among the stars. Think Final Fantasy x Interstellar x Dark.

Amrit is a good friend, insanely talented, and has a massive back catalogue of impressive work. He once interviewed me for his social media, which was great but it was during my phase of trying to grow out my hair… which didn’t go to plan.

Killtopia collection

My good friend Dave Cook is offering an exclusive discount to my subscribers, which gets you 20% off orders of his ongoing cyberpunk comic series, Killtopia.

The award-winning series is inspired by Cowboy Bebop, Akira and Japanese action games, and much more. It’s a must for fans of cyberpunk and sci-fi alike.

Use discount code CHUD26 at the checkout to get 20% off your order (yes, I suggested this code name haha).

Thanks again everyone, have a great week!

Any questions, please fire away.

Gary