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Portfolio review. If you're an aspiring artist and don't get a chance to show your work at cons and get feedback, Jim Calafiore will review your portfolio, (a PDF version of no more than 10 pages), and give you an in-depth critique, suggestions and recommendations. Jim often reviews portfolios at shows, but they are fairly brief given the time constraints of the average show. This will be a detailed review. Gail Simone will also offer comments on your work from a writer's perspective. And get the book by mail and the PDF and the wallpaper. (If you'd like to get the book plate signed by Jim and Gail included in the book, add $10)
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Get yourself (or a friend or loved one) drawn into the book as a background or supporting character AND get the original page of artwork from the story that you appear on; and the book by mail and the PDF and the wallpaper.
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Get a full 11x17 penciled and inked commission by Jim of any single character in a setting of your choosing; and the book by mail and the PDF and the wallpaper. (Commissions should ship between November and the end of 2012)
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SCRIPT REVIEW for aspiring writers. Gail Simone will read your original script and give you specific and detailed critique and comments. Benefit from the storytelling knowledge Gail has a accumulated in her years of comic book writing. Jim Calafiore will also offer comments from the artist's perspective. And get the book by mail and the PDF and the wallpaper. (If you'd like to get the book plate signed by Jim and Gail included in the book, add $10)
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $1,000 or more
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Get your original character designed by Jim Calafiore. Are you a creator without an artist? Jim will design from scratch your original character. You will receive one round of preliminary sketches, with one round of changes; next you will get tight pencils of a turnaround (front-side-back views), with one round of tweaks; lastly you will receive a final black & white turnaround, along with a B&W single figure pose of your character. If you would like Jim to do the color design, add $500. This will include a hi-res full-color PDF version of the single figure pose that can be printed out. (There will also be a signed release granting you sole exclusive rights to the design. It's all yours to use as you want.) And get the book by mail and the PDF and the wallpaper. (If you'd like to get the book plate signed by Jim and Gail included in the book, add $10)
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Pledge $4,000 or more
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This is a one of a kind edition; an opportunity to own all of Jim Calafiore's script pages with notes and thumbnails, and all the original layout roughs for the whole main story of LEAVING MEGALOPOLIS. The volume will be over 160 pages (more if we exceed the 105k stretch goal), more than 80 pages of Jim's original pencil layouts, showing his creative process. Also included will be Jim's original layouts for both the regular and alternate covers for the graphic novel, as well as a selection of the original character pencil roughs. (For a longer, detailed description, see the description at the top of this main page, or look at the update titled ONE LAST REWARD.) This will be bound in a single hardcover volume, a little larger than 8 1/2 x 11. The cover will feature the same art as the regular graphic novel. We are limiting this to CONTINENTAL US ONLY because, to be honest, it scares the willies out of us to think about shipping a one-of-a-kind out of the country. If you are outside the continental US, but plan to attend a convention in the US that Jim or Gail will be attending next year, you can pledge for the book and pick it up there. As an additional bonus, for any backer who pledges for this volume, if you are attending a convention that either Gail or Jim or both are attending, you can choose to receive the book personally at a lunch with the creator(s). And get the book by mail and the PDF and the wallpaper.
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013
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Show older commentsCreator Dablue about 23 hours ago
Hi Gail and Jim!
Any update on the printer?
Creator Gail Simone/Jim Calafiore on April 30
We hope to have the book to the printer in May; We're somewhat at the mercy of the printer at that point, but we're hoping to start shipping in June.
Dablue-- the Mercenary Hamster looks cool.
Alex (and others)-- When the book is ready to ship, we'll be sending around the surveys to collect info, for just this reason of people moving.
Creator Kevin Denton on April 29
Any idea of when we can expect a ship date?
Creator Dablue on April 25
(peeks in)
Creator Alex Neilson on April 3
Just to be sure - you're planning on sending out a survey to get mailing addresses sometime close to when you have the book ready to ship, yes?
I'm going to be moving soon, and I want all my bases covered :)
Creator Junik on April 2
xmas present, i think.
Creator Dablue on April 1
Feb. Has come and gone. With all the extra's we got via stretchgoals, i am not surprised you guys missed that date. But what is the new date to shoot for?
Creator S. on March 12
Also, your work on Exiles was exemplary! I need to speak with you post L.M. (As soon as you're well rested!)(^_^) I'd like to commission you for some artwork! By the way, the 10 page preview is THE BOMB! Look out y'all because it's going to blow Up! (^_^)
Creator S. on March 12
Jim, You've been one of my top 10 artists ever since your stint on Deadpool. Your work has only improved with time. Gail & you are now the new "Dynamic Duo." It's so wonderful to know that the two of you took the initiative & made this dream a reality! Your saw the "BIG PICTURE" as well as "Risk vs Reward." Everyone that backed this project will be overjoyed with the final results & will be looking forward to even bigger & better things in the near future! Thank you, you both put plenty of love in this project & both deserve to reap many rewards thereafter!
Creator Monty on March 12
All I can say after that preview... is WOW !
Creator Dablue on March 12
Awsome 10 page preview ;))
Creator Joshua Rothnie on March 5
Just want to say thanks for the incredible 11X17 print that arrived a couple of weeks ago. Anticipation for the book itself has risen to new levels. :D
Creator Kelvin Mui on March 4
Just received my limited edition 11x17 print (signed)
Cheers!
Creator G_Q on February 11
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Creator Alan McAnelly on February 9
Still looking forward to this.
Creator Chad Smith on January 28
Hello - just checking in to see if everything is on track. I am very excited to get the novel. :D
Creator Stephen Allan Elrick on January 17
Trying to find an update of expected delivery?
Creator G_Q on January 10
If you feel overwhelmed...if you feel the claws of KS dragging you project to project.
Know that you are not alone.... Kickstarter Anonymous is here to help (not really)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/231972546936646/
Creator Antonio Garcia on December 13
@Chuck: Looks great!
Creator Chuck Marshall on December 12
Max, not Maz
Creator Chuck Marshall on December 12
Just got my commission in the mail. It is for my son Maz and he loves it. Here's a link to a photo of it: pic.twitter.com/9O8B218q.
Creator Justine on December 12
I just got my commission in the mail. It is beautiful! Thank you so much Jim!
Creator Ron Mirasol on December 12
hi Jim, I'm replying a little late - just wanted to let you know I received my commissioned piece - it's awesome! thanks much!
Creator Victor Garza on December 8
Thanks JIM!!!!!! The Wonder Woman portrait is way beyond my expectation, now I'm more excited for what you and Gail have in store.
Creator Matt Coffey on December 4
That's awesome. Thanks for the quick response. Really appreciate all the hard work you guys are putting into this. Just know it's going to be amazing.
Creator Gail Simone/Jim Calafiore on December 4
Hey Matt
The art for the print is done; I'm setting up with the printer to have them to me by mid-this month. I plan to send a message soon for mailing addresses.
Thanks
Creator Matt Coffey on December 4
Hey the rewards say the 11X17 prints are shipping out in November, just wondering if they're on their way. I haven't heard anything about that and honestly forgot about it. Thanks.
Creator Robert Driskell on November 28
have to admit I'm pretty excited to see what you've done with an amazing premise and what looks to be very interesting artwork.
Creator Scott on November 27
Re: Update #46
So glad you decided to stick with the cooler palette. It seems like it will be little starker and suit the story a little better.
Not that there was anything wrong with the warmer tones... :)
Creator Dablue on November 12, 2012
I am happy you guys survived Sandy. I survived a girl named Sandy once, she was a force of nature as well.. anyhoe.. nice update!
Creator Tristan on November 9, 2012
Hey, just wondering how the project is coming along. When will there be another update?
Creator Gail Simone/Jim Calafiore on October 17, 2012
Thanks for the heads up; I just checked it out. My little 15 minutes.
I met him and his twin brother at the Phoenix comicon two years ago (his brother plays for the Suns). His brother came up to the table. I'm 6 foot 3, and when I have to look up at someone to talk, I know something's up.
They're both very cool, and I happen to be a Nets fan.
Creator Edward Burgos on October 16, 2012
Congratulations Jim on the reference in the Wall Street Journal today! They published an article on Brook Lopez, NBA Player, who also happens to be a major comic book fan and his attending NYC Comic Con. Though I wish I could afford to go there (big trip from California!) It made me happy to know that soon I will have a commission from such a great artist adorning my wall - just like an NBA Player!
Cheers,
Ed
Creator Ronnie Mays Jr on October 6, 2012
@Gail/Jim - You're still eating and sleeping right? Can't you cut out those? Hahaha. Just joking of course. Take your time and make a comic you're proud to put your name on.
Creator Gail Simone/Jim Calafiore on October 5, 2012
We are here; working away.
Will post a couple updates soon; just trying to fit in the time.
Creator Dablue on October 5, 2012
soo.... Gail..... Jim.... friends... brother and sister.... whats new?
Creator Antonio Garcia on September 22, 2012
I've found the next project we can all back!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1812253609/doug-tennapel-sketchbook-archives
Personally I would LOVE to see that project explode so we can get an expanded HC. IF Leavemin Megalopolis has taught me something, is that more pages is always great!
Creator Richard Turner on September 18, 2012
Ah man, and here I thought we were getting Bane writing the book with Ragdoll on art.
Creator Ronnie Mays Jr on September 17, 2012
@Kenderkim - Secret Six was the name of the DC book that they worked on together.
Creator Gail Simone/Jim Calafiore on September 17, 2012
We were referring to the creative team, Writer (Gail), Artist (Jim) and colorist (Jason).
Creator Kenderkim on September 17, 2012
(and good evening!)
Creator Kenderkim on September 17, 2012
" we've been hoping to reunite the Secret Six team, and bring the excellent colorist Jason Wright on board. ... "
That 6
Creator Gail Simone/Jim Calafiore on September 17, 2012
Six?
Creator Kenderkim on September 17, 2012
Did we get enough to get all 6 of you back together?
I hope so!
I'm soooo looking forward to this.
Creator * Amber * on September 16, 2012
well deserved funding!! cannot wait to have this at the front of my comic collection! :D
Creator Ryan Stewart on September 15, 2012
This and the cyberforce one were the two I look forward to the most and also some of the few I actually put money towards.
Though I did give a lot more money here since you didn't ask for a ridiculous amount of money for a hardcover ($50 for cyberforce hardcover? why?)
$15 was a huge deal. and having it signed with a face plate for just $10 more is the icing on the cake. I can't wait. I'm so glad this was as successful as it was.
Congratulations on everything!
Creator DKeith2011 on September 15, 2012
Now to start impatiently waiting for a good read.
Creator Chad Smith on September 14, 2012
Congratulations! Not only did you more than triple your original goal - and meet all but 2 of the last minute stretch goals - AND beat Cyberforce....
You are one of (at this point) only 10 Kickstarter projects in the Comic catagory to break $100K in the history of the WORLD!
Kickstarter is continuing the thread that started with iTunes - and that is taking the power away from the Labels and giving it to the Creators and the Fans. Rock on, Creative people. Glad to be a part of this.
Creator Antonio Garcia on September 14, 2012
@Luke: May 2013 sounds about right.
Creator Luke Emery on September 14, 2012
Congratulations guys. What an incredible achievement. So, when's funding for Leaving Megalopolis 2 start... Lol.