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2 days ago
Shawn Demumbrum launched a project
Break The Walls - Comic Stories Inspired by the Pixies by Shawn Demumbrum
Break the Walls is an anthology of comic book stories inspired by the songs of the Pixies created as a tribute to the band.
- $2,000 funding goal
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on April 12
Shawn Demumbrum
backed a project
The Cowl Issue #1 by Greg Mannino
An insecure comic book geek has his dream realized when he's given the powers of a super hero.
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on February 13
Shawn Demumbrum
Posted project update #8A New Pledge Reward and an Offer from a Fan of the Book
Post CommentKelly Williams, artist of Paint a Vulgar Picture, is offering the original art pages from his story to backers who donate $100 or more.
I've attached the latest art update courtesy of Libbi Rich and April Reyna's version of Girl Afraid.
I received an email from a Smiths fan and backer of both volumes of the book. He asked me to pass it on to you. You can still pledge toward Volume 2 of the book at http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/756324374/unite-and-take-over-volume-2-a-smiths-comic-anthol
From Robert, a Smiths fan and Kickstarter backer:
Hello Fellow Backers of Unite and Take Over:
As I’m sure most of you are aware Shawn launched a second project in this series to create Unite and Take Over Volume 2: A Smiths Comic Anthology and the funding campaign ends in less than 3 days now with about 37% of the $6000 goal committed so far.
I backed the initial project and was just as happy to the back the second because I’m a fan of the Smiths and Morrissey and of comics and I think it’s truly an incredibly creative project. The idea is unique and inspiring and it’s an experience that fans like us can not only really be a part of but will also enjoy and cherish for years. It’s only through Shawn’s creative vision, his passion for comics, love for the music of the Smiths and Morrissey and his connections from working in the comic book industry that anything like this is even possible. Well, those things and this great site called KickStarter.
But even with all these things coming together to try to make this 2nd volume a reality there’s still a critical component that’s missing and that’s us – the fans – that are needed to back this project! At the of this writing there are 68 backers for Volume 2 and when I look back here to the original campaign and I see there are 360 I know it’s possible to get the 2nd volume to meet the campaign goal but it’s going to take the support of everyone that backed the first Unite and Take Over project.
I’m being a little selfish here because I want to see the project succeed but I’m reaching out to encourage my fellow Smiths and Morrissey fans to get behind this 2nd volume and help to make it a reality! I’d like to issue this challenge:
To help encourage more backers to either join the project or increase their current commitment level, I am willing to increase my commitment by $0.50 per qualifying backer up to the point where the $6000 goal is met for any backer that meets either of the following criteria:
1. New backers of Unite & Take Over Volume 2 that commit at a minimum of a $15 level
2. Current backers of Unite & Take Over Volume 2 that increase their current commitment by at least $15
Obviously anyone who commits to more than $15 will help us reach the goal sooner but the main thing is more fans just need to get behind this 2nd volume. I’ve reached out to Shawn and he’s offered to help track the results of my challenge and I’m ready to step up and now I’m just asking others to do the same!
Please take me up on my challenge and back Unite and Take Over Volume 2: A Smiths Comic Anthology at a minimum of $15 or increase your current commitment by $15 between now and the time the funding goal is met and let’s make this a reality together!
UNITE AND STEP-UP SMITHS AND MOZ FANS!
Thank you,
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on February 13
Shawn Demumbrum
Posted project update #29An Offer from a Fan of the book
Post CommentI received an email from a Smiths fan and backer of both volumes of the book. He asked me to pass it on to you. You can still pledge toward Volume 2 of the book at http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/756324374/unite-and-take-over-volume-2-a-smiths-comic-anthol
From Robert, a Smiths fan and Kickstarter backer:
Hello Fellow Backers of Unite and Take Over:
As I’m sure most of you are aware Shawn launched a second project in this series to create Unite and Take Over Volume 2: A Smiths Comic Anthology and the funding campaign ends in less than 3 days now with about 37% of the $6000 goal committed so far.
I backed the initial project and was just as happy to the back the second because I’m a fan of the Smiths and Morrissey and of comics and I think it’s truly an incredibly creative project. The idea is unique and inspiring and it’s an experience that fans like us can not only really be a part of but will also enjoy and cherish for years. It’s only through Shawn’s creative vision, his passion for comics, love for the music of the Smiths and Morrissey and his connections from working in the comic book industry that anything like this is even possible. Well, those things and this great site called KickStarter.
But even with all these things coming together to try to make this 2nd volume a reality there’s still a critical component that’s missing and that’s us – the fans – that are needed to back this project! At the of this writing there are 68 backers for Volume 2 and when I look back here to the original campaign and I see there are 360 I know it’s possible to get the 2nd volume to meet the campaign goal but it’s going to take the support of everyone that backed the first Unite and Take Over project.
I’m being a little selfish here because I want to see the project succeed but I’m reaching out to encourage my fellow Smiths and Morrissey fans to get behind this 2nd volume and help to make it a reality! I’d like to issue this challenge:
To help encourage more backers to either join the project or increase their current commitment level, I am willing to increase my commitment by $0.50 per qualifying backer up to the point where the $6000 goal is met for any backer that meets either of the following criteria:
1. New backers of Unite & Take Over Volume 2 that commit at a minimum of a $15 level
2. Current backers of Unite & Take Over Volume 2 that increase their current commitment by at least $15
Obviously anyone who commits to more than $15 will help us reach the goal sooner but the main thing is more fans just need to get behind this 2nd volume. I’ve reached out to Shawn and he’s offered to help track the results of my challenge and I’m ready to step up and now I’m just asking others to do the same!
Please take me up on my challenge and back Unite and Take Over Volume 2: A Smiths Comic Anthology at a minimum of $15 or increase your current commitment by $15 between now and the time the funding goal is met and let’s make this a reality together!
UNITE AND STEP-UP SMITHS AND MOZ FANS!
Thank you,
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on February 12
Shawn Demumbrum
Posted project update #7New Story Added
Post CommentI recently got the first page of a story that I didn't think would make it into the book because the original artist dropped out close to the Kickstarter campaign. I'm pleased to announce that Geoffrey D. Wessel, Kelly Williams and Michael T. West are interpreting Paint a Vulgar Picture. Another reason for those who haven't pledge to consider pledging for the book. Kelly sent me a beautifully colored page that will be in black and white for the book.
Thanks for your support and getting the word out about the book. We are at 35% with less than 70 hours to make our goal. Please help get the word out.
Shawn
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on February 12
Shawn Demumbrum
Posted project update #28Last Chance to ensure that Volume 2 is printed
Post CommentI received this email the other day. I thought I would share it with you.
"I would just like to express my sympathies that the goal has still yet to be reached to fund UNITE AND TAKE OVER 2 with five days left and share my hope that you do succeed in the last hour.
I only recently bought the first volume (from Alter Ego Comics through Amazon) and have to say I love it. I wasn't even done with it before I jumped online and made some contribution to Volume 2 which I was lucky enough to stumble upon a few days earlier by accident.
Since discovering Morrissey and The Smiths, my life has been taken over by them so when I heard about your first collection I knew I had to buy it (sooner or later.) All the stories were so well written I loved each and every one of them.
It was even enough to inspire me to write and draw my own. While I am a halfway decent artist, I've never tried writing/drawing my own comic before nor knowing anyone who does, it's a interesting process. Thank you for these comic anthology and finally giving me determination and drive to finally make one of my own comic inspired by LAST NIGHT I DREAMT SOMEBODY LOVED ME.
P.S.
I hope you do succeed. I was really looking towards using that cover of my choice to get one with the ASK ME cover. (If was lucky enough.) :)" - MichaelThanks for supporting the first book. We have less than 3 days to fund Volume 2 of the book. If you haven't pledged, please consider it. If you can't pledge, please let other people know about the book and the pledge campaign. Here's the link: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/756324374/unite-and-take-over-volume-2-a-smiths-comic-anthol
Shawn
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on February 12
Shawn Demumbrum
Posted project update #6A Fan Letter
Post CommentI received this email the other day. I thought I would share it with you.
I would just like to express my sympathies that the goal has still yet to be reached to fund UNITE AND TAKE OVER 2 with five days left and share my hope that you do succeed in the last hour.
"I only recently bought the first volume (from Alter Ego Comics through Amazon) and have to say I love it. I wasn't even done with it before I jumped online and made some contribution to Volume 2 which I was lucky enough to stumble upon a few days earlier by accident.
Since discovering Morrissey and The Smiths, my life has been taken over by them so when I heard about your first collection I knew I had to buy it (sooner or later.) All the stories were so well written I loved each and every one of them.
It was even enough to inspire me to write and draw my own. While I am a halfway decent artist, I've never tried writing/drawing my own comic before nor knowing anyone who does, it's a interesting process. Thank you for these comic anthology and finally giving me determination and drive to finally make one of my own comic inspired by LAST NIGHT I DREAMT SOMEBODY LOVED ME.
P.S.
I hope you do succeed. I was really looking towards using that cover of my choice to get one with the ASK ME cover. (If was lucky enough.) :)" - MichaelThanks for supporting the book. We have less than 3 days to fund Volume 2. Please let people know about the book and the Kickstarter campaign, so we can ensure the book gets printed.
As with every update, I have an art sample of one of the stories. This one comes courtesy of Adam Sanders and Chris Mendoza with their version of Sweet and Tender Hooligan.
Shawn
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on February 10
Shawn Demumbrum
Posted project update #5Kickstarter Cover Colored
Post CommentThere is less than 5 days to go on our Kickstarter campaign. We are currently at 30% of our goal. It's not impossible to reach it, but I need your help getting the word out to folks who might be interested. Please post a link to our Kickstarter campaign to your Facebook walls and twitter feeds (#uniteandtakeover #thesmiths).
Kate Finnegan was on Livestream the other night coloring the Kickstarter cover.
Thanks for your support.
Shawn
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on February 6
Shawn Demumbrum
Posted project update #4Watch the Kickstarter cover get colored live
Post CommentThanks everyone for your support. Only 9 days left in the campaign and we are at 29% funding. I'm optimistic about reaching our goal because most pledges come in within the first days of a campaign and the last 48 hours of the campaign. I've seen projects get funded with a lot more to have pledged. Please help us get the word out so that we can fund the project.
Kate Finnegan who is the colorist for the Kickstarter cover will be coloring the cover live on Livestream Tuesday, February 7th at 5pm MST which is approximately 12 midnight in London. You can watch it by going to her livestream page http://www.livestream.com/KateFinn?t=871796.
Finally, to days art update comes all the way from Italy from the creator Christian Marra who brings Big Mouth Strikes Again to the comic book page. Check out his work at http://www.behance.net/Passenger/frame.
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on January 26
Shawn Demumbrum
Posted project update #3Color Cover Update and Guitar Picks
Post CommentJason Pedersen just sent me the Color version of the Record Store Day Cover of Unite and Take Over, so I couldn't wait to share it with you.
For those of you who pledged at the $50 or above level, here is a photo of the guitar pick that comes at those levels. If you've considered upgrading your pledge, hopefully this gives you an added incentive to do so.
Tomorrow night (Thursday, January 26th), Kate Finnegan who is coloring the Kickstarter Ask Me Cover is going to set up a LiveStream streaming video of her coloring the cover. I will send out another update as soon as I know.
Thanks for your support.
Shawn
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Shawn Demumbrum
Phoenix, AZ
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