Welcome to the Big Times, Folks

We are speeding towards the finish line of our Kickstarter campaign for the first full issue of our comic. Only three days left! And as of right this second we still need $1804. I think we can do it, especially if one of you out there has ever wanted to appear in a comic book.

You didn't know that was something we offered? It certainly is, though there are an extremely limited number of opportunities. In today's Reward Spotlight, you can find out how. Let's take a closer look at the last three pledge levels and the thank you gifts attached to them.

The "I Want it All!" Pack

This is the first of our three big reward levels. For a donation pledge of $100 dollars you will receive pretty much All Of The Things. Specifically, that includes-

  • One copy each of the three 11" x 17" art prints
  • One copy of the printed Variant Edition (cover art by Rebecca Silver)
  • One copy of the printed standard edition (cover art by Kelsea Jewell)
  • Both print copies will be signed by author T. Perran Mitchell
  • A PDF copy of the comic to read on your digital devices
  • A public thank you
  • The secret High-Five code; use it when you see Mr. Mitchell at a convention (or most public places really) to receive "a big old High-Five"
  • BONUS! Three button pins

The Letterer Special

Besides being the writer of our comics, Mr. Mitchell is also the letterer. When you select The Letterer Special reward you get to use that particular skill to your advantage. For a pledge of $250 or more, you get-

  • T. Perran Mitchell will letter your comic or project, up to 32 pages
  • All three of the art prints
  • The variant edition of the printed comic
  • The standard edition of the printed comic
  • Mr. Mitchell will sign both copies
  • A PDF copy of the comic to read digitally
  • A heartfelt thank you
  • The High Five code
  • BONUS! Three buttons

The Super Fan Pack

This right here is where YOU have the opportunity to appear in a comic book. Only four of these packages are available. For a pledge of $500- 

  • You will be featured as a character in issue two of The Chronicles of the Tal Nor!

You will also get lots of cool things-

  • All three art prints
  • The printed Variant Edition
  • The printed standard edition
  • Both comics will be signed by author T. Perran Mitchell
  • A PDF copy of the comic
  • Our deepest, greatest, and most heartfelt gratitude shouted to the skies (along with a thank you printed somewhere)
  • The secret High-Five Code
  • BONUS! Three button pins

 

I will be the first to admit that these pledge levels are no chump change. To put in in perspective though, it's quite a lot of value for the money. Having Mr. Mitchell letter for you costs a minimum of $10 a page. If your project is as long as our comic is, that covers the entirety of your pledge right there. To actually be in a comic isn't an opportunity that comes along very often. And many of these items will never be available again after 7pm EDT on Monday.

They're big, but I hope you consider it. If it's still a bit much, anything you can spare would be deeply appreciated. We're so excited to share all of the work that we've done. You can help that happen, and we are so grateful for it.

Thank you.

 

 

Art Prints!

So far we have highlighted the Kickstarter rewards for donation pledges from the $1 through the $25 level. Today we will be diving into the bigger and flashier (though still affordable) rewards. Now it's all about the art prints.

The Prints

For a donation of $30 or more, you can choose one of three prints as part of your thank you gift. Each 11" x 17" limited edition print features a character from the comic, drawn in very distinct styles. You are bound to find one that would look great on your wall.

Print Number One

If you chose reward Print Number One, you receive-

  • An 11" by 17" print featuring character Sophie LeCoise by artist Rebecca Silver. You may recognize this as the same art used on our Variant Edition cover.
  • A printed copy of the comic, with the official cover by Kelsea Jewell
  • Your comic will be signed by author T. Perran Mitchell
  • A PDF copy of the comic
  • The (now mildly infamous) High-Five code
  • Our sincere gratitude expressed in a public forum (or privately, if you prefer)
  • BONUS! Three button pins

Print Number Two

By choosing the reward Print Number Two you will get-

  • An 11" by 17" print featuring Sophie LeCoise by artist Kat LoGrande
  • A printed copy of the comic with Kelsea Jewell's official cover art
  • Your comic will be signed by author T. Perran Mitchell
  • A PDF copy of the comic
  • The High-Five code
  • A public (or private) expression of gratitude
  • BONUS! Three button pins

Print Number Three

The Print Number Three reward includes-

  • An 11" by 17" print featuring character Kat Zang by artist Johnny Destructo
  • A print copy of the comic with covert art by Kelsea Jewell
  • Your comic will be signed by author T. Perran Mitchell
  • A PDF copy of the comic
  • Our heart-felt thanks
  • The High-Five code
  • BONUS! Three button pins

That's some pretty nice stuff to chose from for your donation of thirty dollars. But what if you can't decide which print you want? We have a solution for that called...

The Three Prints Pack

For a donation of $75 you will receive a thank you package that includes-

  • One copy of each of the art prints (3 prints total)
  • A print copy of the comic with Kelsea Jewell's official cover art
  • Your comic will be signed by author T. Perran Mitchell
  • A PDF of the comic
  • The High-Five code
  • Our deepest, most sincere thanks, expressed in a public (or private) manner
  • BONUS! Three button pins

 

Now, these prints are only available during this Kickstarter fundraiser. Once it's over (on Monday!) they'll be gone for good. Please don't wait! Head over to www.tal-nor.com/ks

As of right this second, we have only $1,921 left to go to meet our goal. Thank you to everyone who pledged already. You are awesome.

-Ed.

 

 

Every Little Bit Helps

You may be looking over our Kickstarter page and thinking, "Wow, those prints and special edition look really cool, but I just don't have the cash right now." The great thing is that you can get lots of comic value for just a little bit of money. Today, let's take a look at the three basic pledge levels.

The Thank You

For only one dollar, you can help support independent comic creators. It may not seem like it would make a difference, but if 2,320 people pledge a dollar each we would meet our goal.

For a $1 pledge of support you receive-

  • Our sincerest gratitude, expressed in a public forum, most likely in the printed copy of Issue One and definitely here on this website. (Or if publicity isn't your thing, then a message via Kickstarter.)
  • The Secret High-Five Code Word. Say the code word if you see Mr. Mitchell out & about and you'll get "a big old high-five." Simple silly fun.

Now it's just a guess, but I'm betting that would feel better than the convenience store coffee of the same price.

The Digital Copy

This is a great choice for any supporter of The Chronicles of the Tal Nor that lives outside of the US. Because of the cost, we can't ship internationally. With this pledge reward anyone can enjoy reading The Mines of Eyrtune anywhere they'd like.

For a pledge support of $3 you get-

  • The heartfelt thank you as mentioned above
  • The Secret High-Five Code Word
  • A PDF copy of the comic to read on your digital devices

The Print Copy

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Now we are entering the realm of tangible, "hold it in your hands and smell the printer's ink" rewards. At the Small Press and Alternative Comics Expo in July, a limited run of copies sold for five dollars each. For a pledge of two more dollars our Kickstarter backers get so much more.

For a $7 donation pledge you will receive in thanks-

  • The heartfelt thank you.
  • The Secret High-Five Code
  • A printed copy of Issue One, featuring the official cover art by artist Kelsea Jewell
  • Your comic will be signed by author T. Perran Mitchell

And (drumroll please...) BUTTONS! To celebrate a big pledge over the weekend, every pledge of $7 or more will include three buttons! They can be pinned to you bag, given as gifts, or even worn proudly on your shirt to proclaim your support of our comic series. A new button design will be revealed daily over at www.tal-nor.com/ks as we count down to the end of our drive.

And Finally...

Every little contribution is a lot. Every little contribution means a lot. We couldn't do this without you.

Thank you.

-Ed.

 

Support This Comic; It's Rewarding!

Today's featured reward from our Kickstarter Campaign is The Variant. This happens to be our most popular reward right now.

For a donation of $15, The Variant reward includes-

  • One copy of the Variant Edition of Issue #1 with cover art by guest artist Rebecca Silver.  This print copy includes both Issue #1 and the mini-comic I Hate When They Run. This extra-long edition will only be available through this Kickstarter campaign.
  • A PDF copy of Issue #1 to read on all your digital devices
  • The printed comic will be signed by author T. Perran Mitchell
  • Your name included in a heartfelt public thank you (likely the inside back cover of the book and here on the Tal Nor Comics website)
  • The secret High Five Code Word. (Use the code word when you see Mr. Mitchell and receive "a big old high-five")

Take a look at this reward and all others over at our Kickstarter site www.tal-nor.com/ks

If you are a fan of the cover art, a 11" X 17" print is available at a $30 reward level.

Let Us Reward You!

We ran into a technical problem with our Kickstarter page. The $25 reward was temporarily unavailable. The problem is now fixed and all that comic goodness could be yours.

While we're on the subject, let's take a closer look at that reward.

The Comic Two Pack

The Comic Two Pack reward includes-

  • A copy of the print issue with cover art by the amazing Kelsea Jewell
  • A copy of the print issue with cover art by Rebecca Silver
  • A PDF copy of the comic to read on all your digital devices
  • Both printed comics will be signed by author T. Perran Mitchell
  • Your name included in a heartfelt public thank you (likely the inside back cover of the book)
  • The secret High Five Code Word. (Use the code word when you see Mr. Mitchell and receive "a big old high-five."

You receive all of these items in thanks for your pledge of $25 towards our Kickstarter fundraising drive. To see this reward, as well as all other reward options, check out our Kickstarter page at www.tal-nor.com/ks

 

To see more art by Kelsea Jewell, visit http://www.artmajeur.com/en/artist/jewell

To see more art by Rebecca Silver, visit regeneratedarts.com