The lovechild of an ancient alien scientist and Leonardo da Vinci, assembles a superhero team to save mankind.
Stop. Right now. Look at yourself. Do you see what I see? I see someone that clearly knows what's up because simply by the act of you being here, right now, you are part of the Vitruvian Underground movement.
This isn't just about printing a 34 page, full color, all ages, self contained comic book that we have been working on for the last year in-between school and work (it mostly is). This is about launching an unstoppable force of graphic storytelling, the likes of which has definitely been seen before but is dearly missed.
Backing our project will make it possible for us to print 1000 copies of the first issue. That's the goal. That's the dream. Your pledges will be used to print this first issue, the costs of distribution, website, incentives, and shipping. Anything beyond that will go toward the printing of future issues.
“Woah there, hold on, FUTURE issues? I thought we were talking about the first issue?” That's what you're thinking. Well we have lofty ambitions, and have already begun work on the next two issues of this independent comic series. After we sell issue one in stores, at conventions, online, (and in dark alleys?), we have the second issue (tentatively titled: Testament NOW!), and the third issue (tentatively titled: Bola, King of the Monkeys), and then the FOURTH issue (definitely titled: How We Were Lost in War).
Every issue of Vitruvian Underground will be a self-contained story accompanied by a backup that thematically compliments the main story wherein we aim to tell classic feeling politically-charged science fiction stories with modern sensibilities.
Cover Art
The 22 page main story, “Issue One,” was written and colored by Ramon Villalobos and penciled, inked, and lettered by Craig Cermak. In this issue, Kid Vinci, Bola, Walt, Stampede, and Robot tackle their very first challenge as a rag tag team of superheroes: a threat to Earth that looks to completely wipe human kind off the face of the planet so that a new, possibly more peaceful and prosperous inhabitant can take its place. In the backup story, "To Earth, With Love", written by guest contributor Kris Krause and drawn by Villalobos, archaeologists in 2100 come across a shocking find!
Both of these stories are being published online as a webcomic because, really, the point of this is almost entirely so that people know about what we are doing, regardless of whether or not they pay for it. Hopefully you're thinking, “I don't care about reading your webcomic for free, I want to support two hardworking artists and another writer they got to do a back story for them!”
That's what you're going to do. We both know that. You've read this much! How can you turn away? NO! Don't press that backwards arrow on your browser! The fate of our comic book depends on you!
Note: HUGE thanks to Kalin Fields for creating the Vitruvian Underground video (You can check out her work here: http://sinistradesign.com/)
A later page from the book...
More pages added every Thursday to our webcomic.
Craig Cermak handles the pencils and inks, while Ramon Villalobos colors the book...
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You'll be recognized as a hero in the form of an acknowledgment on our website for your efforts in supporting a good cause!
Estimated delivery: Sep 2011Pledge $3 or more
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You'll receive a PDF of the first issue and an acknowledgment on our website.
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You will receive a copy of the first issue and your name will be printed in the acknowledgments section of this issue!
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You will receive a copy of the first issue, your name will be printed in the acknowledgments section of this issue, and you'll receive an exclusive Vitruvian Underground Membership Card with your face drawn on it by either Craig or Ramon!
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You will receive a copy of the first issue signed by both Ramon and Craig with head sketches by both Ramon and Craig! Also, your name will be printed in the acknowledgments section of this issue and you'll receive an exclusive Vitruvian Underground Membership Card with your face drawn on it by either Craig or Ramon!
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9 backers
You will receive a high-quality print of a character or group-shot of your choice, a copy of the first issue, your name will be printed in the acknowledgments section of this issue, and you'll receive an exclusive Vitruvian Underground Membership Card with your face drawn on it by either Craig or Ramon!
Estimated delivery: Oct 2011Pledge $30 or more
9 backers
YOU can be a super villain character in the Vitruvian Underground universe! We'll use your likeness in the development of a new villain. You'll get an original 8 1/2 x 11 fully penciled drawing of your character by either Craig or Ramon, a copy of the first issue, your name will be printed in the acknowledgments section of this issue, and you'll receive an exclusive Vitruvian Underground Membership Card with your face drawn on it by either Craig or Ramon!
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Take a step back in time with this one! You'll receive a customized Vitruvian Underground used CD player with an exclusive club chevon mix CD (batteries and headphones not included), a copy of the first issue, your name will be printed in the acknowledgments section of this issue, and you'll receive an exclusive Vitruvian Underground Membership Card with your face drawn on it by either Craig or Ramon!
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5 backers
You will receive a t-shirt featuring the team, a copy of the first issue, your name will be printed in the acknowledgments section of this issue, and you'll receive an exclusive Vitruvian Underground Membership Card with your face drawn on it by either Craig or Ramon!
Estimated delivery: Oct 2011Pledge $65 or more
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YOU can be a super villain character in the Vitruvian Underground universe! We'll use your likeness in the development of a new villain. You'll get an original 8 1/2 x 11 fully penciled drawing of your character by either Craig or Ramon, you'll receive a penciled and inked bust-shot drawing of any character of your choice (comic book, movie, video game, etc) by either Craig or Ramon, a copy of the first issue, your name will be printed in the acknowledgments section of this issue, and you'll receive an exclusive Vitruvian Underground Membership Card with your face drawn on it by either Craig or Ramon!
Estimated delivery: Oct 2011Pledge $100 or more
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You'll receive a penciled and inked full figure drawing of any character of your choice by either Craig or Ramon, a copy of the first issue, your name will be printed in the acknowledgments section of this issue, and you'll receive an exclusive Vitruvian Underground Membership Card with your face drawn on it by either Craig or Ramon!
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YOU can be a super villain character in the Vitruvian Underground universe! We'll use your likeness in the development of a new villain. You'll get an original 8 1/2 x 11 fully penciled drawing of your character by either Craig or Ramon, you'll receive a t-shirt featuring the team, a penciled and inked bust-shot drawing of any character of your choice (comic book, movie, video game, etc) by either Craig or Ramon, a copy of the first issue, your name will be printed in the acknowledgments section of this issue, and you'll receive an exclusive Vitruvian Underground Membership Card with your face drawn on it by either Craig or Ramon!
Estimated delivery: Oct 2011Pledge $140 or more
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YOU can be a super villain character in the Vitruvian Underground universe! We'll use your likeness in the development of a new villain. You'll get an original 8 1/2 x 11 fully penciled drawing of your character by either Craig or Ramon, you'll receive a t-shirt featuring the team, a penciled and inked full figure drawing of any character of your choice (comic book, movie, video game, etc) by either Craig or Ramon, a copy of the first issue, your name will be printed in the acknowledgments section of this issue, and you'll receive an exclusive Vitruvian Underground Membership Card with your face drawn on it by either Craig or Ramon!
Estimated delivery: Oct 2011Pledge $200 or more
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Have evil tendencies? Then this is for you! YOU will have a major starring role as a Silver Age Bola super villain character in an upcoming back-up story. Back-up stories are eight pages long so you can be a major character for up to 8 story pages! Not only that, but there will be a mock-up comic cover that has the super-villain character based on you facing off against the Bola, which you will receive a full color print of as well as the penciled and inked original art! You'll also get a fully penciled and inked character piece of art of your character, there's the possibility of your character returning in future issues, you'll receive a copy of the first issue, your name will be printed in the acknowledgments section of this issue, and you'll receive an exclusive Vitruvian Underground Membership Card with your face drawn on it by either Craig or Ramon!
Estimated delivery: Oct 2011Pledge $300 or more
0 backers
YOU can be a super villain character in the Vitruvian Underground universe! We'll use your likeness in the development of a new villain. You'll get an original 8 1/2 x 11 fully penciled drawing of your character by either Craig or Ramon, you will receive a high-quality print of a Vitruvian Underground character or group-shot of your choice, a t-shirt featuring the team, a penciled and inked full figure drawing of any character of your choice by either Craig or Ramon, a penciled and inked bust-shot drawing of any character of your choice (comic book, movie, video game, etc) by either Craig or Ramon, a copy of the first issue, your name will be printed in the acknowledgments section of this issue, and you'll receive an exclusive Vitruvian Underground Membership Card with your face drawn on it by either Craig or Ramon!
Estimated delivery: Oct 2011Pledge $500 or more
0 backers
YOU will have a major starring role as a Silver Age Bola super villain character in an upcoming back-up story. Back-up stories are eight pages long so you can be a major character for up to 8 story pages! Not only that, but there will be a mock-up comic cover that has the super-villain character based on you facing off against the Bola, which you will receive a full color print of as well as the penciled and inked original art! You'll also get a fully penciled and inked piece of art of your character, there's the possibility of your character returning in future issues, you'll receive high-quality prints of all 5 Vitruvian Underground members as well as a group-shot, a t-shirt featuring the team, a penciled and inked 11x17 pin-up of any 2 characters of your choice (comic book, movie, video game, etc) by both Craig and Ramon, a copy of the first issue, your name will be printed in the acknowledgments section of this issue, and you'll receive an exclusive Vitruvian Underground Membership Card with your face drawn on it by either Craig or Ramon!
Estimated delivery: Oct 2011
