As we reseason Bacon, I'm taking an impromptu poll over on our Bacon Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BaconTheComicBook
(>snicker< I typed "poll")
aaaannnd we have a dedicated URL now.
www.baconthecomicbook.com
It auto-links to our Facebook page (but not for too long).
We did not make our goal but I wanted to say "Thank You" to all involved.
Ty Templeton, Scott Koblish and Phil Winslade. Three artistic visions, each one stunning. Songs, posts, pimping, autographing, time and talent. Guys. Seriously. Thank You.
Keiren Smith. The Ty wrangler, life juggler, talented person and so much more. How you keep all the things glued together I'll never know. Thank you.
Kathleen Marinaccio. Your enthusiasm toward my crazy stuff is unending. I'm sure that will bite us in the but one day. But until then (and long after) -- Thank You
Franklyn & Hudson. Two kids that have worn the shirts, sung Phil's (awesome) Bacon song -- Daddy loves you both. Thank you.
And of course, the Pledgers. A great group of folks! Old friends and new friends, familiar sponsors and people we've never known before -- from the smallest pledge to the largest -- your support means everything. Great bit of community in here and out there on the Web. (It's not all pirates and Trolls after all.) SO... to every Pledger, every single one of you, Thank You. Thank You!
Special shout outs to Tony Copolillo, Aaron Tucker (Bacon Guru), Wesley Klein (of the Baconery), Heather Lauer, Whitney Matheson, Robert Glenn, Rob Moran, Aaron Haaland, Kristen Koerner Simon, Elly Shinohara; the crews at BaconScotch and Mr. Baconpants; all my new Bacon-related Facebook Friends (you have THE BEST names!); the staff at the Comic Book Lounge & Gallery, Pulp Fiction, and The Comic Bug. THANK YOU!
We did a lot and learned a lot in these past 45 days.
We'll do better by you all next time.
Bacon, the Comic Book will be back soon.
Again, Thank you.
Dana
We're down to the wire and have seen too many Frank Capra films and sports movies not to remain hopeful.
If you are one of the 11 people that pledged but did not vote for an artist -- please do. These guys did some great work and I, for one, would like to know who wins the knife fight.
To celebrate Free Comic Book Day, (and our last days of pledging) 2 comic shops were kind enough to hand out free Bacon The Comic Book Bookmarks.
The Comic Bug in Manhattan Beach, California, USA.
And the Comic Book Lounge and Gallery in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Scott Koblish will be one of many signing at the Comic Bug.
Ty Templeton is not only signing at the 'Lounge, he's doing a special a live and interactive event later that night called "ON THE COUCH"
Ty's Special Guests include:
~ MARK ASKWITH (producer, InnerSpace),
~ SCOTT CHANTLER (Award-winning cartoonist, Three Thieves, Two Generals),
~ KEN LASHLEY (Acclaimed comic book artist & designer, Blackhawks)
and
~ WILL PASCOE (director, Lost Heroes Movie).
The show will be followed preview announcement of the 2012 Joe Shuster Award nominees and an Industry Night after party! That all starts at 7:30 pm.
THANKS to everyone. Good luck and good fun!
WOW.
Stunning day for pledges.
Thanks to everyone.
Here's a peek at the artist standings as of tonight.
The USA is dominating but the Uncast votes could turn the tables!
If you have not pledges but not chosen an artist yet, just post the name of your favorite in the Comments Section (blue tab on the right side) and we'll reconcile the votes against pledges before an official winner is announced.
Thanks again!
Funding Unsuccessful This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on May 8, 2012.
Funding period
Mar 24, 2012 -
May 8, 2012
7 backers
VOTE! • An opportunity to vote for your favorite artist. Every dollar counts as one (1) voting point. The artist with the most points will draw the Bacon comic. Our sincerest thanks, every bit helps.
10 backers
1 COMIC & 10 VOTES • One (1) issue of the Bacon comic book. Shipping is included for US patrons. International, please add an additional $10.00. • 10 votes for your favorite artist.
7 backers
NAME IN THE BOOK, 1 COMIC & 15 VOTES. • Your name printed in the ‘Thanks’ section of the comic. Names will be arranged by donation size. The larger the donation, the larger your name will appear. • One (1) issue of Bacon. • 15 votes for your favorite artist.
1 backer Limited (49 of 50 left)
AD IN OUR BACON DIRECTORY & 20 VOTES. We've reserved one black & white page on the inside back cover FOR BACON-BUSINESSES. Bacon Blog, Bacon Podcast, Bacon Lube, Bacon Toothpaste, Bacon Book -- if it's bacon-based, this is for you! This Pledge secures your Product / Company name, Product / Company / Service description and a web address. Everyone gets equal billing. No ads of an overtly sexual, religious, or political nature please. • An opportunity to cast 20 votes for your favorite artist.
12 backers
2 COMICS (1 SIGNED), NAME IN THE BOOK, & 25 VOTES. • Two (2) issues of Bacon: One (1) signed by the writer, one (1) unsigned. Shipping is included for US patrons. International, please add an additional $10.00. • Your name in the 'Thanks' section. • 25 votes for your favorite artist.
11 backers Limited (389 of 400 left)
2 COMICS (1 VARIANT, 1 STANDARD), NAME IN THE BOOK, & 35 VOTES. • One (1) Variant Edition of the comic. • One (1) issue of Bacon. Shipping is included for US patrons. International, please add an additional $10.00. • Your name in the 'Thanks' section. • 35 votes for your favorite artist.
1 backer Limited (39 of 40 left)
3 COMICS (1 CHASE, 1 VARIANT, 1 STANDARD), NAME IN THE BOOK, & 75 VOTES. • One (1) Super-Rare Chase Edition. • One (1) Variant Edition. • One (1) issue of Bacon. Shipping is included for US patrons. International, please add an additional $10.00. • Your name in the ‘Thanks’ section. • 75 votes for your favorite artist.
7 backers Limited (3 of 10 left)
1 ASHCAN, ALL THE EDITIONS, NAME IN THE BOOK, & 100 VOTES. • One (1) Bacon Ashcan signed by the Artist and the Writer. • One (1) Super-Rare Chase Edition. • One (1) Variant Edition. • One (1) issue of Bacon. Shipping is included for US patrons. International, please add an additional $12.00. • Your name in the ‘Thanks’ section. • 100 votes for your favorite artist.
0 backers Limited (5 of 5 left)
IN-STORE SIGNING, 25 BOOKS, NAME IN THE BOOK, & 250 VOTES. This pledge is for retailers in Southern California only. An in-store signing. We will supply you with twenty-three (23) issues of Bacon, One (1) Variant Edition, One (1) Super-Rare Chase Edition in celebration of an in store appearance by the writer. AND I WILL BRING ACTUAL BACON FOR PEOPLE TO EAT. First Come, first reserve. Pledge first and you can choose the appearance date. Please contact us before pledging • Your name and your store’s name in the ‘Thanks’ section. • 150 votes for your favorite artist.
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
**THIS REWARD IS EXCLUSIVELY FOR A COOKING PERSONALITY.** APPEAR IN THE COMIC, 3 COMICS, NAME IN THE BOOK, & 800 VOTES. • Are you Guy Fieri? Bobby Flay? Gordon Ramsay? Rachael Ray? Ted Allen? Alex Guarnaschelli? Aarón Sánchez? If so, this Reward is JUST for you. • If you are a working on-air cooking personality or famous chef, you can be in our comic! • Your likeness will appear in at least one panel and your name/show can be mentioned in the text. This is your chance for a different kind of pop-culture immortality. Celebrity must provide current photograph and agree to terms. Likeness is in the artist's style. No approvals provided (but all of the artists are very good at likenesses). Must be able to provide permission letter from Network if the show name or logo is featured. Please contact before pledging. • Three (3) issues of Bacon. Shipping is included for US patrons. • Your name in the ‘Thanks’ section. • 800 votes for your favorite artist.
1 backer Limited (4 of 5 left)
APPEAR IN THE COMIC, 3 COMICS, NAME IN THE BOOK, & 500 VOTES. Appearance in book as a background character. There are a few choice spots for non-speaking or one-line cameos. This is your chance for comic book immortality as a Police Officer, Thug or pedestrian. Buyer must provide clear photograph and agree to terms. Likeness is in the artist's style. No approvals provided (but all of the artists are very good at likenesses). • Three (3) issues of Bacon. Shipping is included for US patrons. International, please add an additional $10.00. • Your name in the ‘Thanks’ section. • 500 votes for your favorite artist.
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
COLOR AD, 10 COMICS, & 1000 VOTES. Full page, full-color add on the back cover and Ten (10) issues of Bacon. Ad content subject to review and approval. Please contact us before pledging. No ads of a sexual, religious, or political nature please. You must provide the color ad based on to-be provided print specks • 1,000 votes for your favorite artist.
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
YOUR NAME IN THE ART & THE ORIGINAL ART. Your name, big, in the comic and the original art. There's a motel / bar in the story, we'll name it after you AND give you the page of original art it appears boldest on (the establishing shot). • Three (3) issues of Bacon. Shipping is included for US patrons. International, please add an additional $30.00. • Your name in the ‘Thanks’ section. • 1,500 votes for your favorite artist.
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
SPONSOR OUR VARIANT COVER, AD IN ALL BOOK, 20 COMICS. This unique opportunity secures your Brand on the front cover of our Variant Edition (limited to 1,125 copies). If you want, we’ll even craft something unique to best integrate your product on the cover (subject to your approval, of course). • Full page, Black & White add inside the book. • Ten (10) Variant Editions. • Ten (10) issues of Bacon. • Sponsor subject to review and approval. No content of a sexual, overly violent or political nature. Please contact us before pledging. • 2,000 votes for your favorite artist.
