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Black and white magazines are almost ready!

Update #19 · May 12, 2012 · comment

Hey all! Just a quick note that the black and white magazine, with character design sketchbook, Issue #1 development art and behind-the-scenes notes and interviews is just about ready! We'll be mailing them out to those backers who got them included in their reward in the next week or two. Take a look at the cover below!

We are still missing shipping info from one or two of you, so if you haven't filled out your survey yet, now's the time. Also if any of you have changed your address since filling out the survey, send us a message and let us know so you can be sure to get your reward sent to the right place.

A new episode of our Darkhan City Podcast will be up soon with Robert's and my review of Avengers! Plus you can read a 5-page Elders of the RuneStone story called "Loose Ends" via the links on the right side of our main Elders of the RuneStone website.

Lastly, here are a couple new Kickstarter projects you might be interested in checking out and supporting:

THROWDOWN Card Game--Robot Cowboy Samurai Edition http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2124589346/throwdown-card-game-robot-cowboy-samurai-edition

The Uncanny Hardcover Collection  http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/williamhodge/the-uncanny-hardcover-collection

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  • Pledge $5 or more

    20 backers

    Get a PDF (special “Kickstarter Team” edition) of the double-sized first issue, AND get your name printed in the “Thank You’s” at the end of the book and on the Elders of the RuneStone website under the “Bronze Contributors” section!

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    13 backers Limited (87 of 100 left)

    Get a limited black & white sketchbook with Elders of the RuneStone art, story notes and interviews, signed and hand-numbered by series writer Quinn Johnson (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kung Fu Panda, Megamind)! Includes pre-production art from both series artist Robert Atkins (G.I. Joe, X-Men Forever, Amazing Spider-man) and Quinn that established the look of the series, with revealing behind-the-scenes commentary. AND get a PDF (special “Kickstarter Team” edition) of the double-sized first issue AND get your name printed in the “Thank You’s” at the end of the book and on the Elders of the RuneStone website under the “Bronze Contributors” section!

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    34 backers Limited (16 of 50 left)

    Get a PRE-ORDERED copy of the collected graphic novel! Hand-numbered and signed by series writer Quinn Johnson (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kung Fu Panda, Megamind) from the first printed copies. PRE-ORDERS only! AND get a PDF (special “Kickstarter Team” edition) of the double-sized first issue, AND get your name printed in the “Thank You’s” at the end of the book and on the Elders of the RuneStone website under the “Bronze Contributors” section!

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    5 backers Limited (45 of 50 left)

    Get a Robert Atkins (G.I. Joe, X-Men Forever, Amazing Spider-man) art book: 50-pages, full-color, including concept art and sketches from G.I. Joe, Marvel, and Elders of the RuneStone! Inside a head sketch of your choice is included! AND get a PDF (special “Kickstarter Team” edition) of the double-sized first issue, AND get your name printed in the “Thank You’s” at the end of the book and on the Elders of the RuneStone website under the “Bronze Contributors” section!

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    10 backers All gone!

    Get a copy of the collected graphic novel, AND a limited black & white sketchbook with Elders of the RuneStone art, story notes and interviews! Sketchbook includes pre-production art from both series artist Robert Atkins (G.I. Joe, X-Men Forever, Amazing Spider-man) and series writer Quinn Johnson (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kung Fu Panda, Megamind) that established the look of the series, with revealing behind-the-scenes commentary! Both the graphic novel and the sketchbook are hand-numbered and signed by Quinn. AND get a PDF (special “Kickstarter Team” edition) of the double-sized first issue, AND get your name printed in the “Thank You’s” at the end of the book and on the Elders of the RuneStone website under the “Silver Contributors” section!

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    1 backer Limited (9 of 10 left)

    From artist Robert Atkins (G.I. Joe, X-Men Forever, Amazing Spider-man): Get the Robert Atkins Art: Print Portfolio. Includes five prints (selected by Robert) from Robert’s run on G.I. Joe and Snake Eyes. AND get a PDF (special “Kickstarter Team” edition) of the double-sized first issue, AND get your name printed in the “Thank You’s” at the end of the book and on the Elders of the RuneStone website under the “Silver Contributors” section!

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    3 backers Limited (7 of 10 left)

    From artist Robert Atkins (G.I. Joe, X-Men Forever, Amazing Spider-man): Get the Robert Atkins Art: Print Portfolio. Includes five prints (selected by Robert) from Robert’s art blog (www.robertatkinsart.blogspot.com). AND get a PDF (special “Kickstarter Team” edition) of the double-sized first issue, AND get your name printed in the “Thank You’s” at the end of the book and on the Elders of the RuneStone website under the “Silver Contributors” section!

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    1 backer All gone!

    Get a $50 gift credit from Discount Comic Book Service / InStockTrades (www.dcbservice.com, www.instocktrades.com). AND get a PDF (special “Kickstarter Team” edition) of the double-sized first issue, AND get your name printed in the “Thank You’s” at the end of the book and on the Elders of the RuneStone website under the “Silver Contributors” section!

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    9 backers Limited (21 of 30 left)

    NEW! Get a copy of the collected graphic novel, AND a limited black & white sketchbook with Elders of the RuneStone art, story notes and interviews! Sketchbook includes pre-production art from both series artist Robert Atkins (G.I. Joe, X-Men Forever, Amazing Spider-man) and series writer Quinn Johnson (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kung Fu Panda, Megamind) that established the look of the series, with revealing behind-the-scenes commentary! Both the graphic novel and the sketchbook are hand-numbered and signed by Quinn, and Robert will also sign the sketchook. AND get a PDF (special “Kickstarter Team” edition) of the double-sized first issue, AND get your name printed in the “Thank You’s” at the end of the book and on the Elders of the RuneStone website under the “Silver Contributors” section!

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    3 backers Limited (7 of 10 left)

    Get a random original penciled page from the series, signed by comics artist Dan Glasl (Elders of the RuneStone, Foster Broussard)! AND get a PDF (special “Kickstarter Team” edition) of the double-sized first issue, AND get your name printed in the “Thank You’s” at the end of the book and on the Elders of the RuneStone website under the “Silver Contributors” section!

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    1 backer All gone!

    Get a random original inked page from the series, signed by comics inker Juan Castro (Elders of the RuneStone, G.I. Joe)! AND get a PDF (special “Kickstarter Team” edition) of the double-sized first issue, AND get your name printed in the “Thank You’s” at the end of the book and on the Elders of the RuneStone website under the “Silver Contributors” section!

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    0 backers Limited (4 of 4 left)

    NEW! Get a random original inked page from the series, signed by comics inker Juan Castro (Elders of the RuneStone, G.I. Joe)! AND get a PDF (special “Kickstarter Team” edition) of the double-sized first issue, AND get your name printed in the “Thank You’s” at the end of the book and on the Elders of the RuneStone website under the “Silver Contributors” section!

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    0 backers Limited (5 of 5 left)

    Comics inker Juan Castro (Elders of the RuneStone, G.I. Joe) will ink your child’s (17 and under) pin-up art! AND get a PDF (special “Kickstarter Team” edition) of the double-sized first issue, AND get your name printed in the “Thank You’s” at the end of the book and on the Elders of the RuneStone website under the “Silver Contributors” section!

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    0 backers Limited (5 of 5 left)

    Comics colorist Bob Pedroza (Elders of the RuneStone, The Phantom) will color your child’s (17 and under) pin-up art! AND get a PDF (special “Kickstarter Team” edition) of the double-sized first issue, AND get your name printed in the “Thank You’s” at the end of the book and on the Elders of the RuneStone website under the “Silver Contributors” section!

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    5 backers All gone!

    Your name will be inserted into the dialogue of Elders of the RuneStone! AND you’ll get a copy of the collected graphic novel, hand-numbered and signed by series writer Quinn Johnson (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kung Fu Panda, Megamind)! AND get a PDF (special “Kickstarter Team” edition) of the double-sized first issue, AND get your name printed in the “Thank You’s” at the end of the book and on the Elders of the RuneStone website under the “Silver Contributors” section!

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    4 backers Limited (5 of 9 left)

    NEW! Your name (not likeness) will be used for a minor character that appears briefly in Elders of the RuneStone before getting killed! AND you’ll get a copy of the collected graphic novel, hand-numbered and signed by series writer Quinn Johnson (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kung Fu Panda, Megamind)! AND get a PDF (special “Kickstarter Team” edition) of the double-sized first issue, AND get your name printed in the “Thank You’s” at the end of the book and on the Elders of the RuneStone website under the “Silver Contributors” section!

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    4 backers All gone!

    LAST CHANCE! The artist will hand-draw you into at least one panel of an issue of Elders of the RuneStone! AND you’ll get a copy of the collected graphic novel, hand-numbered and signed by series writer Quinn Johnson (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kung Fu Panda, Megamind)! AND get a PDF (special “Kickstarter Team” edition) of the double-sized first issue, AND get your name printed in the “Thank You’s” at the end of the book and on the Elders of the RuneStone website under the “Gold Contributors” section!

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    5 backers All gone!

    NEW! The artist will hand-draw you into at least one panel of an issue of Elders of the RuneStone! AND you’ll get a copy of the collected graphic novel, hand-numbered and signed by series writer Quinn Johnson (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kung Fu Panda, Megamind)! AND get a PDF (special “Kickstarter Team” edition) of the double-sized first issue, AND get your name printed in the “Thank You’s” at the end of the book and on the Elders of the RuneStone website under the “Gold Contributors” section!

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
  • Pledge $75 or more

    5 backers All gone!

    The artist will hand-draw you into at least one panel of an issue of Elders of the RuneStone! AND you’ll get a copy of the collected graphic novel, hand-numbered and signed by series writer Quinn Johnson (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kung Fu Panda, Megamind)! AND get a PDF (special “Kickstarter Team” edition) of the double-sized first issue, AND get your name printed in the “Thank You’s” at the end of the book and on the Elders of the RuneStone website under the “Gold Contributors” section!

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
  • Pledge $75 or more

    7 backers Limited (23 of 30 left)

    Get a copy of the collected graphic novel, hand-numbered and signed by series writer Quinn Johnson (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kung Fu Panda, Megamind), with a separate black and white sketch by series artist Robert Atkins (G.I. Joe, X-Men Forever, Amazing Spider-man) inside! AND get a PDF (special “Kickstarter Team” edition) of the double-sized first issue, AND get your name printed in the “Thank You’s” at the end of the book and on the Elders of the RuneStone website under the “Gold Contributors” section!

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    1 backer All gone!

    Get a three-month membership to the Comics Creators Workshop in Comics Experience, run by former Marvel Editor and IDW Publishing Senior Editor Andy Schmidt (www.comicsexperience.com)! As a member of the Comics Creators Workshop, learn from artists and editors how to break into the comic industry and have your work reviewed by current professional artists and writers from across the industry! AND get a PDF (special “Kickstarter Team” edition) of the double-sized first issue, AND get your name printed in the “Thank You’s” at the end of the book and on the Elders of the RuneStone website under the “Gold Contributors” section!

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    2 backers Limited (8 of 10 left)

    Elders of the RuneStone writer Quinn Johnson (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kung Fu Panda, Megamind) will personally review your script (up to 10 pages, any genre!) and give you a critique and writing advice! (*Please keep content and language no harder than a PG-13 -- thanks!) AND get a PDF (special “Kickstarter Team” edition) of the double-sized first issue, AND get your name printed in the “Thank You’s” at the end of the book and on the Elders of the RuneStone website under the “Gold Contributors” section!

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $115 or more

    0 backers Limited (10 of 10 left)

    Series artist Robert Atkins (G.I. Joe, X-Men Forever, Amazing Spider-man) will personally review, via online video chat, your art portfolio (up to one cover illustration and six story pages) and give you a critique and artistic advice! AND get a PDF (special “Kickstarter Team” edition) of the double-sized first issue, AND get your name printed in the “Thank You’s” at the end of the book and on the Elders of the RuneStone website under the “Gold Contributors” section!

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $130 or more

    3 backers Limited (7 of 10 left)

    Get a copy of the collected graphic novel AND a limited black & white sketchbook with Elders of the RuneStone art, story notes and interviews! Sketchbook includes pre-production art from both series artist Robert Atkins (G.I. Joe, X-Men Forever, Amazing Spider-man) and series writer Quinn Johnson (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kung Fu Panda, Megamind) that established the look of the series, with revealing behind-the-scenes commentary! Both the graphic novel and the sketchbook are hand-numbered by Quinn, and both are signed by Robert, Quinn, and artist Dan Glasl (Elders of the RuneStone, Foster Broussard)! AND you will get two head sketches of (characters of your choice), one by Robert and one by Dan! AND get a PDF (special “Kickstarter Team” edition) of the double-sized first issue, AND get your name printed in the “Thank You’s” at the end of the book and on the Elders of the RuneStone website under the “Gold Contributors” section!

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    6 backers Limited (9 of 15 left)

    Get an 11” x 17” full character commission (character of your choice) by series artist Robert Atkins (G.I. Joe, X-Men Forever, Amazing Spider-man)! AND get a copy of the collected graphic novel, hand-numbered and signed by series writer Quinn Johnson (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kung Fu Panda, Megamind)! AND get a PDF (special “Kickstarter Team” edition) of the double-sized first issue, AND get your name printed in the “Thank You’s” at the end of the book and on the Elders of the RuneStone website under the “Gold Contributors” section!

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
  • Pledge $150 or more

    0 backers Limited (10 of 10 left)

    Series writer Quinn Johnson (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kung Fu Panda, Megamind) will personally review your script (up to 15 pages, any genre!) and give you a critique and writing advice! (*Please keep content and language no harder than a PG-13 -- thanks!) AND get a PDF (special “Kickstarter Team” edition) of the double-sized first issue, AND get your name printed in the “Thank You’s” at the end of the book and on the Elders of the RuneStone website under the “Gold Contributors” section!

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $200 or more

    0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)

    NEW! Get a promotional inked illustration featuring all five heroes from Elders of the RuneStone, with art by series artist Robert Atkins (G.I. Joe, X-Men Forever, Amazing Spider-man)! AND get a PDF (special “Kickstarter Team” edition) of the double-sized first issue, AND get your name printed in the “Thank You’s” at the end of the book and on the Elders of the RuneStone website under the “Gold Contributors” section!

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    5 backers All gone!

    Get a 9” x 12” inked and full color marker commission of a character of your choice by series artist Robert Atkins (G.I. Joe, X-Men Forever, Amazing Spider-man)! AND get a copy of the collected graphic novel, hand-numbered by series writer Quinn Johnson (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kung Fu Panda, Megamind) and signed by Quinn and Robert! AND get a PDF (special “Kickstarter Team” edition) of the double-sized first issue, AND get your name printed in the “Thank You’s” at the end of the book and on the Elders of the RuneStone website under the “Gold Contributors” section!

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    3 backers All gone!

    Get yourself written into the Elders of the RuneStone series as a character to be killed off by writer Quinn Johnson (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kung Fu Panda, Megamind)! AND get a PDF (special “Kickstarter Team” edition) of the double-sized first issue, AND get your name printed in the “Thank You’s” at the end of the book and on the Elders of the RuneStone website under the “Gold Contributors” section!

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    1 backer All gone!

    Get your name and likeness used for an important character to be killed off by writer Quinn Johnson (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kung Fu Panda, Megamind) in the SECOND 4-issue miniseries (release date TBD)! This character appears in two scenes and gets a lot of face-time and dialogue. AND get a PDF of the issue that character appears in, AND get a PDF (special “Kickstarter Team” edition) of the double-sized first issue, AND get your name printed in the “Thank You’s” at the end of the book and on the Elders of the RuneStone website under the “Gold Contributors” section!"

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2013
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    2 backers All gone!

    Get your name used for a MALE character introduced in the initial Elders of the RuneStone series who later becomes a recurring character! AND get a PDF (special “Kickstarter Team” edition) of the double-sized first issue, AND get your name printed in the “Thank You’s” at the end of the book and on the Elders of the RuneStone website under the “Gold Contributors” section!

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    1 backer All gone!

    Get your name used for a FEMALE character introduced in the initial Elders of the RuneStone series who later becomes a recurring character! AND get a PDF (special “Kickstarter Team” edition) of the double-sized first issue, AND get your name printed in the “Thank You’s” at the end of the book and on the Elders of the RuneStone website under the “Gold Contributors” section!

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    0 backers Limited (2 of 2 left)

    NEW! ULTIMATE REWARD! Original cover art by series artist Robert Atkins (G.I. Joe, X-Men Forever, Amazing Spider-man) from one of the first four issues! It’s 11 x 17” original art inked on illustration board. AND a copy of the collected graphic novel, signed and hand-numbered by series writer Quinn Johnson (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kung Fu Panda, Megamind). AND get a PDF (special “Kickstarter Team” edition) of the double-sized first issue, AND get your name printed in the “Thank You’s” at the end of the book and on the Elders of the RuneStone website under the “Gold Contributors” section!

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    1 backer Limited (3 of 4 left)

    NEW! ULTIMATE HERO REWARD! Your surname will be used for one of the main characters (Scott, Jenny, Kat or Dain) in Elders of the RuneStone! That’s right! For the entire run of the series (beyond the first four-issue miniseries) your last name will belong to one of the core heroes! (Creators reserve the right to choose which surname is the most appropriate for which character.) AND you’ll get a copy of the collected graphic novel, hand-numbered and signed by series writer Quinn Johnson (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kung Fu Panda, Megamind)! AND get a PDF (special “Kickstarter Team” edition) of the double-sized first issue, AND get your name printed in the “Thank You’s” at the end of the book and on the Elders of the RuneStone website under the “Gold Contributors” section!

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    2 backers All gone!

    ULTIMATE REWARD! Original cover art by series artist Robert Atkins (G.I. Joe, X-Men Forever, Amazing Spider-man) from one of the first four issues! It’s 11 x 17” original art inked on illustration board. AND a copy of the collected graphic novel, signed and hand-numbered by series writer Quinn Johnson (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kung Fu Panda, Megamind). AND get a PDF (special “Kickstarter Team” edition) of the double-sized first issue, AND get your name printed in the “Thank You’s” at the end of the book and on the Elders of the RuneStone website under the “Gold Contributors” section!

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    1 backer All gone!

    NEW! KICKSTARTER KING REWARD! Series artist Robert Atkins (G.I. Joe, X-Men Forever, Amazing Spider-man) will custom draw 11 x 17” original art inked on illustration board of YOU (or anyone of your choosing) posing with the heroes from Elders of the RuneStone! Not only do you get the original art, but this illustration will then be colored and included in the collected graphic novel! AND get a copy of the collected graphic novel, signed and hand-numbered by series writer Quinn Johnson (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kung Fu Panda, Megamind). AND get a PDF (special “Kickstarter Team” edition) of the double-sized first issue, AND get your name printed in the “Thank You’s” at the end of the book and on the Elders of the RuneStone website under the “Platinum Contributors” section!

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013