Kickstarter

Your name on the Thank You page in the back of "Our Comic Year", a 24 page comic book by co-owner and cartoonist Sarah Luchins about the creation of the store. Weekly updates on our progress, special for backers only. See the nitty gritty details that go into creating a new kind of comic shop. PLUS: Access to a Live stream of the store's grand opening in November.

The $1 rewards + Digital copy (PDF) of "Our Comic Year" , a 24 page comic book by co-owner and cartoonist Sarah Luchins about the creation of the store.

MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL- All the $5 rewards + store membership! Membership includes regular discounts on pre-ordered comics, early announcements of special events and classes before the general public and access to our LIVE and archived Streaming classes and workshops plus, a nifty membership card.

All the $5 rewards + An exclusive Escape Pod Comics Logo pin designed and hand-pressed by Brooklyn artist Chloe Kasnett.

All the $5 rewards + 8 1/2 by 11 print of co-owner Sarah Luchins's "Sic Semper Tyrannosaurus Rex" comic.

MEMBERSHIP PLUS- Everything in the $8 membership level (regular discounts on pre-ordered comics, early announcements of special events and classes before the general public and access to our LIVE and archived Streaming classes and workshops plus, a nifty membership card.) PLUS a custom Black and watch artist sketch card of your favorite character, drawn by store co-owner and webcomic creator Sarah Luchins. Don Draper, Marceline the Vampire Queen, Superman, Phone Bone. ANYONE YOU WANT penciled and inked on a standard sized trading card. (See update #10 for examples)

ALTERNATIVE ESCAPE POD PRINT- designed by Reginald Thomas, this slick, futuristic logo/design is a totally different take on our name and brand. (Includes Membership and Membership card.)

All the $5 rewards + PRINT copy of "Our Comic Year", a 24 page comic book by co-owner and cartoonist Sarah Luchins about the creation of the store. ALSO: Store membership, which entitles you to special announcements about sales. Members also receive a nifty Membership card and an exclusive membership number as well as pre-order for special events and announcements before the general public.

TECHNICOLOR MEMBERSHIP- Everything in the $8 membership level (regular discounts on pre-ordered comics, early announcements of special events and classes before the general public and access to our LIVE and archived Streaming classes and workshops plus, a nifty membership card.) PLUS a custom, hand-colored artist sketch card of your favorite character, drawn by store co-owner and webcomic creator Sarah Luchins. Don Draper, Marceline the Vampire Queen, Superman, Phone Bone. ANYONE YOU WANT penciled, inked and colored on a standard sized trading card. (See update #10 for examples)

All the $5 rewards + COMIC BOOK GRAB BAG! A selection of random comics from our vaults with a price guide total of Thirty Dollars. Just like those plastic sealed bundles you used to get at your local corner store. NOTE: THIS LEVEL DOES NOT INCLUDE STORE MEMBERSHIP.

All the $20 rewards+ A COMIC STARTER KIT! Interested in comics but not sure what you'd like? Well, choose this reward and after you take a brief survey about likes and dislikes we'll send you out $25 worth of comics custom-selected for your tastes!

All the $20 rewards+ 6 x 6 print of our Black and White store logo designed by co-owner Sarah Luchins. NOTE: B&W LOGO IS DIFFERENT FROM COLOR. VERY DIFFERENT.

KIDS' SUPER-HERO CAPE! Custom made by Cape & Cowl productions, THE premiere cosplay coutre creators, this special last0ditch effort reward is a full-sized cape made of Peackskin fabric, hefty enough to stay close and look real while still being light enough to billow out behind you in a breeze. We are offering these capes in both Dark Crusader Black (which comes with a batwing style cut at the bottom) and Superguy Red. (Includes Membership and Membership card.) We also have them in adult sizes at the $100 level

All the $20 rewards+ Exclusive 8 1/2 x11 Comics for All "Humour" print by Footloose Webcomic creator Emily Brady featuring characters from the acclaimed comic.

All the $20 rewards+ Exclusive 8 1/2 x11 Comics for All "Fantasy" print by Chicago artist Hilary Jirka.

All the $20 rewards+ Exclusive 8 1/2 x11 Comics for All "Experimental" print by Brooklyn artist Chloe Kasnett.

All the $20 rewards+ Exclusive 8 1/2 x11 Comics for All "Horror" print by NYC designer and webcomic creator Kelly Kotulak.

All the $20 rewards+ 6 x 6 print of our store logo designed by co-owner Sarah Luchins, in color AND a Escape Pod tote bag, perfect for holding your comics on the go.

All the $20 rewards+ Exclusive 8 1/2 x11 Comics for All "Science Fiction" print by NYC artist Yao Xiao.

All the $50 rewards+ Escape Pod Pin in Brass, hand-crafted by Junior Partner Simcha Schoenbrun of Helios Jewelry.

All the $20 rewards+ Take a quick dive in our back-issue boxes! Select Seventy-Five Dollars worth of comics (Price Guide Prices) before they go on sale in our store! You will be choosing from over 10,000 monthly comics (floppies) and hundreds of Graphic Novels/Collections. Reward will be given on a first come, first serve basis, based on order of backing.

All the $50 rewards+ A COMIC STARTER KIT! Interested in comics but not sure what you'd like? Well, choose this reward and after you take a brief survey about likes and dislikes we'll send you out $75 worth of comics custom-selected for your tastes!

All the $50 rewards + a Signed comic! Spawn #12 (with chromium trading card) signed by Todd McFarlane.

All the $50 rewards + a Signed comic! PBBZ Con 2006 Reprint of TMNT #1 signed by Peter Laird.

All the $50 rewards + a Signed comic! Black Panther (Vol. 3) #1 signed by Mark Texeria.

All the $50 rewards + a Signed comic! Spawn #18 signed by Greg Capullo.

All the $50 rewards + a Signed comic! Batman: Odyssey #2 signed by Neal Adams.

All the $50 rewards + a Signed comic! Superman #317 signed by Neal Adams.

All the $50 rewards + a Signed comic! Spawn #16 signed by Greg Capullo.

SUPER-HERO CAPE! Custom made by Cape & Cowl productions, THE premiere cosplay coutre creators, this special last0ditch effort reward is a full-sized cape made of Peackskin fabric, hefty enough to stay close and look real while still being light enough to billow out behind you in a breeze. We are offering these capes in both Dark Crusader Black (which comes with a batwing style cut at the bottom) and Superguy Red. (Includes Membership and Membership card.) We also have them in kid sizes at the $40 level

All the $50 rewards+ A COMIC STARTER KIT! Interested in comics but not sure what you'd like? Well, choose this reward and after you take a brief survey about likes and dislikes we'll send you out $100 worth of comics custom-selected for your tastes!

All the $50 rewards + Escape Pod Pendant in brass hand-crafted by Junior Partner Simcha Schoenbrun of Helios Jewelry.

All the $50 rewards + Exclusive First printing (12 1/2 x19) of Molly Crabapple's portrait of Stoya which hung in the "Beautiful People" show at Cabinet des Curieux in Paris and is now in the hands of a private collector.

FOR CREATORS AND PUBLISHERS- Buy featured shelf space at our store! This reward entitles you to a prime spot on our "featured" table for ONE WEEK of your choosing. Compete with the BIG GUNS or just get a project you love noticed. Longer amounts of time on the "featured" table available at higher levels ($500 for a month, $5000 for the year). Very Limited reward, act fast before they're gone! [Includes all the $50 Color Logo rewards as well]

All the $50 rewards + Signed, numbered and matted prints by SteamCrunk virtuoso Walter Sickert from his UK gallery show, never sold before!

All the $50 rewards + Original pages from Webcomic pioneer Jennie Breeden's Devil's Panties comic, who not only self-publishes her own comics but also worked in a comic shop for years, giving her a unique insight into what we're trying to do here. Each comic is signed and comes with a print of the finished, colored comic as it appeared on the web, also signed.

All the $50 rewards+ A COMIC STARTER KIT! Interested in comics but not sure what you'd like? Well, choose this reward and after you take a brief survey about likes and dislikes we'll send you out $200 worth of comics custom-selected for your tastes!

All the $50 rewards + Justice League International, Volume #1, signed and donated by writer J.M. Dematties for Escape Pod Comics.

All the $50 rewards + All five of the "Comics for All" prints.

All the $50 rewards + Orignal pencils from the Amanda Palmer, Jason Webley and Cynthia von Buhler's "Evelyn Evelyn" Graphic Novel, donated by the artist.

All the $50 rewards + SILVER membership, which entitles you to special announcements about sales and a $250 shopping spree in the store, any time after our grand opening- Members also receive a unique Membership card available only at the silver level and an exclusive membership number as well as pre-order for special events and announcements before the general public.

All the $50 rewards + Annotated Sandman, Volume #1, signed and donated by writer Neil Gaiman for Escape Pod Comics.

All the $50 rewards + Buy our back issues now! Take a rummage through our used books and back issues before we open and select $400 (Price Guide value) worth of material. Reward will be given on a first come, first serve basis, based on order of backing.

FOR CREATORS AND PUBLISHERS- Buy featured shelf space at our store! This reward entitles you to a prime spot on our "featured" table for ONE MONTH of your choosing. Compete with the BIG GUNS or just get a project you love noticed. Other amounts of time on the "featured" table available at other levels ($150 for a week, $5000 for the year). Very Limited reward, act fast before they're gone! [Includes all the $50 Color Logo rewards as well]

All the $50 rewards + The Complete run of Cerebus, One of the most seminal works in comics, in trade paper back form. Over 6000 pages! Includes first editions of the collections, some signed by writer/artist Dave Sim and background artist Gerhard.

All the $50 rewards+ GOLD Store membership, which entitles you to special announcements about sales and surprise comic related gifts (rare prints,signed comics, first editions, etc) in the mail (5 over the course of a year) for a year!- Members also receive a Membership card unique to the gold level and an exclusive membership number as well as pre-order for special events and announcements before the general public.

All the $50 rewards + The Original of the Comics for All "Science Fiction" print by NYC artist Yao Xiao- Ink on paper. The lack of color on the original really lets the details that this stunning artist included shine through.

All the $50 rewards + The Original of the Comics for All "Experimental" art by Brooklyn artist Chloe Kasnett- Pencil and oils on wood. This unique blend of materials makes for a really eye-catching piece.

All the $50 rewards + The Original of the Comics for All "Humour" print by Footloose Webcomic creator Emily Brady- watercolor on paper. The vibrant colors of the original put the prints, nice as they are, to shame.

All the $50 rewards + The Original of the Comics for All "Fantasy" print by Chicago artist Hilary Jirka- 10" x 13.25", Ink on Paper. This intricate piece just begs to be studied over and over again.

All the $50 rewards + A stunning Alex Maleev Batman sketch, signed.

All the $50 rewards + The Original of the Comics for All "Horror" art by NYC designer and webcomic creator Kelly Kotulak- Scratchboard and colored pencils. Let me tell you, this print is amazing but the original is KILLER, a must have.

All the $50 rewards+ PLATINUM Store membership, which entitles you to special announcements about sales and surprise comic related gifts (rare prints,signed comics, first editions, etc) in the mail (10 over the course of a year) for a year! - Members also receive a super-rare Membership card unique to the platinum level and an exclusive membership number as well as pre-order for special events and announcements before the general public. Platinum members also get two FREE events a year- signings, classes, release parties, anything.

All the $50 rewards + Memorial plaque, dedicated to whomever you wish, on one of our genre bookshelves. Choose from: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Biography, Drama, Crime, Super-Hero, and more.

FOR CREATORS AND PUBLISHERS- Buy featured shelf space at our store! This reward entitles you to a prime spot on our "featured" table for our ENTIRE FIRST YEAR . Compete with the BIG GUNS or just get a project you love noticed. Other amounts of time on the "featured" table available at other levels ($150 for a week, $500 for the month). Very Limited reward, act fast before they're gone! [Includes all the $50 Color Logo rewards as well]

COMIC PARTY!!! We will shut down the store for the day while you and up to 25 friends just hang out, read comics, drink coffee, listen to music, play music... WHATEVER. As long as it doesn't damage the books on the shelves. Imagine, your own comic store for a day! Do a photo-shoot or just spend a day on your own reading.