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      Creator Ken D. Webber about 3 hours ago

      It arrived in the mail today and the humor is AWESOME! It's even in the attention to details, high gloss nipples on the cover... man that it over-the-top perfection in a graphic novel. Love it!

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      Creator Christopher Sass about 8 hours ago

      Wow! Got the book today and totally floored me. Just amazing quality.

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      Creator Ronnie Mays Jr about 8 hours ago

      I got my copy in the mail today. It looks great. I can't wait to read it.

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      Creator DistantDonkey 1 day ago

      Wow! What a sweet book, just got it today. I am really impressed with it, beautiful hardcover. I was 1 of 50 to get the Bram Raimi version. It has a drawing of an octopus saying boo! What did anyone else get for that version? Great job Ryan!

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      Creator Joseph Bridges 7 days ago

      I received my book in the mail today. You, by far, have exceeded my expectations on your last two kickstarter projects. Please keep the strangeness going until you drop.

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      Creator TheKillShirt on April 30

      Mr. Browne, I sent you an important message through the site...I need to either change my shipping address or, barring that, get a tracking number for the package. Please respond, thank you.

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      Creator Con Artist Entertainment on April 28

      I never received a survey? :(

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      Creator Dustin Pitre on April 1

      My only complaint about the sketchbook is that there is a disturbing lack of narwhals.

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      Creator Bellan Dye on March 24

      Do I read the PDF or wait for the copy in the mail? Ahhhhh, what is a man to do? Time to crack this sucker open and no doubt be disgusted. Excellent!

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      Creator Ryan Browne on March 24

      Thanks so much guys! Everyone should have their PDFs and surveys! Let me know if you didn't get them. FILL OUT THEM SURVEYS, YO!

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      Creator Brain÷ on March 20

      My card has been charged.

      Can. Not. Wait.

      Easily one of the most entertaining and well drawn pieces of comic history.

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      Creator enteraudio on March 20

      congrats B) that's owl lot of money

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      Creator Darren Taylor on March 20

      Congratulations, nicely done sir :)

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      Creator Brian Edwards on March 20

      Whew, that was close! ;) Congrats! Can't wait for all the fun.

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      Creator Ronnie Mays Jr on March 20

      Congratulations, Ryan!

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      Creator Chris Sama on March 20

      Congrats!!! It's official!!!

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      Creator Ollie 'Reach' Denning on March 20

      Thanks to whoever un pledged their sarcastic edition, now it will be MINE

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      Creator Ollie 'Reach' Denning on March 20

      Upgraded to the god loves astronauts edition

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      Creator Chris Nelson on March 20

      Nice last-minute surge going on! Way to smash your original goal, Ryan. I can't wait to get these books in my hands and also to find out what a bookplate is.

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      Creator Bellan Dye on March 19

      Sounds about right Michael. I believe it says so in one of the updates too. I know since I'm in Canada I added $12 to mine for the Blast Furnace add-on.
      Also, someone correct me of I'm wrong as well.

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      Creator MICHAEL HUNTER on March 19

      @Cresendo: I think you just add $10 to your pledge if you are in US and then let Ryan know on the survey when the kickstarter ends. If I'm wrong, please correct me somebody.

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      Creator Cresendo Sotuyo on March 19

      Ryan, I really want to keep my Bramstokerblahblah version but I also want the Blast Furnace book. Can I add via paypal or some such?

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      Creator MICHAEL HUNTER on March 19

      Bumped up my pledge for a copy of Blast Furnace. Super excited to get these books in hand!

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      Creator mike mcintosh on March 19

      ok 70000 is behind us nowwwwwww??????

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      Creator Bellan Dye on March 19

      Kind of awesome the the latest Kickstarter I've backed will be the first to arrive. I pity the fools that take too long!

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      Creator Chris Sama on March 19

      And to think this whole thing started out with a pledge of 15k!!!! Congrats on crushing that goal!

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      Creator Ryan Browne on March 19

      HAH! Thanks Raj! I'm excited to get all crazy with your origin. I hope you like awesome!

      James, the next Kickstarter from me most likely be "Blast Furnace: Recreational Thief: Volume Two: The Search For More Money!" I would think that we might not see it until late fall so I have time to finish it before the campaign. Gotta have that quick turnaround time for all you great backers!

      Ryan

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      Creator James Moss on March 19

      Once all the insanity is done and you send out all the great books to the backers, any idea what you will do with the profit for your next project?

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      Creator Raj S on March 19

      Lol, I was joking as with all the stretching everyone is getting a kitchen sink type package. Congrats on annihilating the goal.

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      Creator GaijinGuyJim on March 19

      LESS THAN A DAY TO GO CAPS LOCK!

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      Creator Ryan Browne on March 19

      Thanks guys! Frank, You can get your book early at Challengers. I'll have to record all your info so I don't send you a duplicate. The one problem is that I don't think all the stretch goals will be printed by then!

      Hey Reid! Thanks so much for your support! Don't worry, we will see what the deal is with Urkel in the Gnarled Winslow origin story in the book!

      Raj, I'm tapped out of ideas on this one, but you guy are getting a TON of added value to what you originally pledged. My efforts now are on getting everything ready for you guys to ship out as soon as possible!

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      Creator Raj S on March 19

      Listen if this thing goes to 70k, I need to see something more than a larger stretch mark.

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      Creator Reid Harris Cooper on March 19

      A little last minute, but I know I want to own this book and since I missed out on Blast Furnace, grab that.

      I want to own even more stuff, but I have to pick and choose and sticking with books is my best bet for now. I own too many shirts!

      I wish I had enough for a commission, but I'm bled dry. I'd love to see what Urkel looks like in this universe and why he hasn't tried to fix Winslow.

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      Creator Frank Everhart on March 18

      So if I make it to Challengers April 12th I can pick up my book early?? Done deal! Will we need any ID or proof of being a Kickstarter backer to get it?

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      Creator Bellan Dye on March 18

      This kids is how a kickstarter should be done. Excellent! *Bill and Ted air guitar!*

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      Creator mike mcintosh on March 18

      ok 65000 is behind us what next

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      Creator Ryan Browne on March 17

      Wow! So many first time backers! I am honored!

      Charmion, yes the accessory pack comes with every statue, even the Kitchen Sink Level. FUN!

      Javier/Jose, if you have any special instructions, make sure to put them into the comments on your survey at the end of project funding. COOL?

      69 Hours left! Heh...

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      Creator Javier Chacon on March 16

      Ohh, almost forgot, in case you wanna write like a note to me or something, my name is Jose, not Javier.

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      Creator Javier Chacon on March 16

      Hello Ryan, this is the first project ibacked. i bought the Spooktacular edition and added 15, so I get Blast Furnace. Could you sign Blast Furnace and maybe add a little doodle? I am really excited to get this, keep up the good work.

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      Creator Raj S on March 16

      totally worth the price of admission.

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      Creator Charmion Stevens on March 16

      Does the food pack cine with the $200 sink level as well?

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      Creator Aaron Eamer on March 16

      First project I've backed! Be flattered. Was tempted on the 'Doodle Level' but had to go for the 'Book and Blast Furnace Level' ultimately. Two books for a little more and making the most of the international postage to the UK.

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      Creator Chris Sama on March 15

      Sweet!!! Now I get the star grass accessory fast food pack!!!!

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      Creator Bellan Dye on March 15

      $60K! We can totally rock on to Electric Avenue and get this puppy to $75K!

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      Creator Hansel on March 15

      $60K!!! VICTORY LAP!!!!!!

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      Creator jason williams on March 14

      This is the first thing i have ever backed... I'm super excited to get this and read it!!!!! You had me at Carl Winslow...

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      Creator Bellan Dye on March 14

      It was definitely in the back of my mind. Face oils are hard to resist! You'd have to put away a few cheese burgers before hand.
      Also it's almost at 60k! Wow!

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      Creator MICHAEL HUNTER on March 14

      Someone's gonna get it now.

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      Creator Ryan Browne on March 14

      Hah! No way! I'm thrilled that no one actually wants that, and that I don't have to do that.

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      Creator Eric Scot Lemons on March 14

      Are you a little bummed no one has bitten on the RYAN BROWNE'S FACE Edition?

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    DIGITAL LEVEL: A digital download of the entire 180 page book featuring all three issues, the origin stories and bonus content PLUS an MP3 download of the God Hates Astronauts Theme Song by MURDER BY DEATH!

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    BOOK AND SONG LEVEL: One fantastic signed copy of "God Hates Astronauts: The Completely Complete Hardcover Edition" sent right to your door! Plus a digital download of GHA Theme song by MURDER BY DEATH and a PDF download of the book. (add $10 for international shipping)

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    THE UPSIDE-DOWN BOOK EDITION: You get a regularly printed copy of God Hates Astronauts: The Completely Complete Edition signed and shipped to you, upside-down! That's right, it's the same darn book but it appears in the package upside-down! Can you believe your luck!!!! Books are signed and numbered upside-down as the UPSIDE DOWN EDITION. Also comes with a non-upside-down MP3 theme song and PDF version of the book. CRAZY RIGHT???? (add $9 for international shipping)

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    THE BABY GOT BACK(wards) FACING BOOK EDITION: You get one copy of God Hates Astronauts The Completely Complete Hardcover Edition, placed in the package backwards! It's the same book, just shipped facing backwards in the package, signed with a backwards signature on the back page and numbered and labeled as the backwards facing edition in backwards type. Comes with the normal MP3 and PDF. BACKWARDZ! (add $8 for international shipping)

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    THE PERSONAL SARCASTIC INSULT EDITION: Not for the faint of heart, you get one copy of God Hates Astronauts The Completely Complete hardcover edition featuring a personalized snarky inscription! For example, say your name is Bruce, the inside might say "Hey Bruce, thanks for spending your daily hooch allowance on GHA instead of hooch!" It will then be signed and numbered as the personal sarcastic insult edition! UH MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY? (add $10 for international shipping)

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    BRAM RAIMI'S EDGAR ALLAN LOVETHULU SPOOKTACULAR EDITION! Are you annoyed that GHA isn't a horror comic? Me too. That's why with this edition, you get a normal copy of the hardcover book, but it now features a tiny horror marker sketch on the inside cover (like a skull, bat or a Cthulhu or something) plus it will be labeled and numbered as BRAM RAIMI'S EDGAR ALLAN LOVETHULU SPOOKTACULAR EDITION! Just in time for Halloween!!!!

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    THE GOD LOVES ASTRONAUTS EDITION! Tired of all the hatred and the insults? Well now you can get the "love" edition! It features the regular hardcover book, but now it has a quick marker sketch of a loving, adorable astronaut head on the inside cover. It is also numbered and labeled as THE GOD LOVES ASTRONAUTS EDITION and packaged with love and tenderness. Perfect for Valentines day! ROMANTIC!

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    BOOK AND BLAST FURNACE LEVEL: One signed copy of the God Hates Astronauts Hardcover plus an MP3 of the theme song, a PDF of the book, PLUS a signed copy of my other book "BLAST FURNACE RECREATIONAL THIEF". (add $10 for international shipping)

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    TWO SHIRT LEVEL: Two sweet A$$ God Hates Astronauts t-shirts of your choice! Choose from three sweet designs! Also get the MP3 and PDF of the book! SWEET! (add $10 for international shipping)

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    THE DOODLE LEVEL: You get a signed copy of the GHA Hardcover, plus a little doodle of something awesome placed inside the book. Also comes with the MP3 theme song by MURDER BY DEATH and a PDF digital version of the book. DOODLE!!! (add $10 for international shipping)

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    BOOK AND SHIRT LEVEL: One signed copy of the hardcover book, One T-Shirt of your choice and an MP3 download of the theme song! HOT JEEBUZ! (add $10 for international shipping)

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    TWO BOOKS LEVEL: Two copies of GHA: The Completely Complete Edition, the MP3 theme song download and PDF of the entire book. PERFECT FOR NEXT HOLIDAY SEASON! (add $15 for international shipping)

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    THREE SHIRT LEVEL: All Three God Hates Astronauts T-Shirt designs for your torso to wear, plus the MP3 and PDF downloads! WEAR 'EM AND WEEP!!! (add $10 for international shipping)

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    GHA, BLAST FURNACE AND A SHIRT LEVEL: One signed copy of the God Hates Astronauts Hardcover, a signed copy of my other book "BLAST FURNACE RECREATIONAL THIEF" PLUS a GHA T-Shirt of your choice! Also includes an MP3 of the theme song, and a PDF of the book. (add $15 for international shipping)

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    JUST THE STAR GRASS RESIN STATUE LEVEL: The Limited Edition Star Grass resin statue! 6.25 Inches tall and featuring a blue resin body and a translucent blue head. Designed by me and sculpted and cast by master sculptor Gabriel Dorsey! Perfect for making your desk or book shelf look dignified! Comes with a digital PDF copy of the book and the MP3 theme song! STATUEZ RULE!!! (International shippers add $15)

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    THE RYAN BROWNE'S FACE EDITION: You get two copies of the hardcover book, one that's normal and one that I've pressed my face into every single page! My face oils will be all over your book! Enough DNA to clone your very own Ryan Browne! Also comes with the MP3 and PDF. NO WAY!!! (add $15 for international shipping)

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    TWO SHIRTS AND A BOOK LEVEL: You get two of the three available GHA shirts, a copy of the hardcover book, the MP3 theme song and a PDF digital download of the book. UNCREDIBLE! (add $10 for international shipping)

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    RETAILER LEVEL ONE: Five signed copies of the God Hates Astronauts Hardcover shipped to your store! Must be a store and or store owner! U.S. shipping only.

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    TRUE AMERICAN HERO LEVEL: All three GHA shirts plus a signed Hardcover copy of the book, the MP3 theme song download and the PDF download. WHAAAATTT!!!! (add $15 for international shipping)

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    THE HANG-OUT WITH RYAN BROWNE LEVEL: You get a copy of the hardcover book plus an hour video chat with me via Skype or Google+. I can show you original art, talk about the art process and writing, give you tons of unwanted advice, critique your art, talk about baseball—whatever you want that isn't R-Rated. It could be awesome or it could be horrifying! Be prepared to crack an adult beverage and make sure you have a computer that actually works. THIS COULD BE INTERESTING!? (add $10 for international shipping for the book)

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    STAR GRASS RESIN STATUE LEVEL: The Limited Edition Star Grass resin statue! 6.25 Inches tall and featuring a blue resin body and a translucent blue head. Designed by me and sculpted and cast by master sculptor Gabriel Dorsey! Perfect for making your desk or book shelf look dignified! Also comes with a copy of the hardcover book, MP3 Theme Song, and PDF! YOU WANT THIS!!! (International shippers add $15)

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    SMALL COMMISSION LEVEL: A commissioned drawing of whatever you would like plus a copy of the God Hates Astronauts hardcover, the MP3 theme song and PDF. Commissions are ink and fully rendered marker and are done at finished comic book size (6.875''x10.438''). FUN!!! (add $10 for international shipping)

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    TWO SHIRTS, TWO BOOKS LEVEL: It's a Wookie Life Day miracle! Two shirts of your choice plus two signed copies of the hardcover! Get your holiday shopping finished in February! Comes with the MP3 theme song and the PDF Digital Copy. (Add $20 for international shipping) HEAVY!

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    THE DEFACED EDTION: You get two copies of the hardcover, one normal, one totally defaced by me. I'll grab a sharpie and spend a ton of time making that book look like a men's room stall!!! Adults only on this one guys... things could get a little bit rowdy! MP3 and PDF as well, signed and numbered! WEEEEEEE!!! (add $15 for international shipping)

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    RETAILER LEVEL TWO: Ten copies of the God Hates Astronauts Hardcover shipped to your store! You must be a store and or store owner! U.S. shipping only.

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    EVERYTHING AND THE KITCHEN SINK LEVEL: You get all 3 shirts, 1 copy of GHA, 1 copy of Blast Furnace, 1 resin statue, MP3 download, PDF and a sketch! SAY IT AIN'T SO! (add $20 for international shipping)

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    BIG OLE' COMMISSION LEVEL: A commissioned drawing of whatever you would like plus a copy of the God Hates Astronauts hardcover of the MP3 theme song, and the PDF. Commissions are ink and fully rendered marker and are done at standard comic art size (11''x17''). PLEASE DON'T MAKE ME DRAW SOMETHING WEIRD! (add $15 for international shipping)

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    ORIGINAL ART LEVEL: Get an original page of art of your choice from either issues 2 or 3 of God Hates Astronauts plus a copy of the book, the MP3 and PDF! First come first serve! I MUST BE CRAZY!!! (add $15 for international shipping)

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    THE PAINTED STATUE EDITION! One of a kind! Sculptor Garbriel Dorsey has meticulously hand painted one of the Star Grass Statues! There will only be one painted statue ever. Comes with a signed copy of the hardcover that will be labeled as THE PAINTED STATUE EDITION as well as the MP3, PDF and all the stretch goals. So cool! (Add $15 for international shipping).

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    THE RYAN BROWNE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE: Subscribe to Ryan Browne and get everything I make, signed and shipped to your front door. $600 per year for the service (limit five years at the pledge of $3,000). Starting in March, you get a signed copy of every single comic book that I produce plus every T-Shirt or print I make. This includes my upcoming issues of "Manhattan Projects" and my ongoing job drawing "Bedlam" for image comics. Every three months I will send you a package with the issues plus a sketch. AND you get ONE page of interior original art from whatever project I am currently working on, once every year for the length of your subscription. For example, $600 will get you everything I produce for one year, four sketches and a piece of art, $1200 will get you two years of everything I produce, eight sketches and two pieces of art—and so on up until five years at $3000. Got it? It's a Ryan Browne dream! Comes with the GHA hardcover and all three shirts. Any questions just message me above. YES!!!!! (add $50 for international shipping for each subscription year.)

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    YOUR ORIGIN LEVEL: I will write, draw and color a completely crazy two page fictional origin story loosely based about you! You will officially become a character in the God Hates Astronauts Universe—feared by all, admired by few! You get the original art pages and a digital version of the two page story which I may print in the next edition. Not for the humorless or faint of heart. Also comes with a copy of the book, MP3 and PDF. BE A PART OF IT ALL!!! (add $15 for international shipping for artwork)

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    THE COVER ILLUSTRATION! The original art used for the wrap around cover for God Hates Astronauts! Drawn on two pages of heavy stock paper in blue pencil and ink. It measures a 21 6/8''x 17''. Truly an amazing one of a kind illustration and only one in existence. For super fans only. Also includes all 3 shirts, 1 copy of GHA, 1 copy of Blast Furnace, 1 resin statue, MP3 download, the PDF. GET IT WHILE YOU CAN!!! (add $20 for international shipping)

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