In the tradition of Laurel & Hardy, Abbott & Costello, Crosby & Hope... An all-new horrifically humorous buddy/road adventure awaits!
Here's the idea... What if the characters of Renfield and Igor were a pair of down-on-their-luck buddies in a world filled with monsters from classic horror lore BEFORE they worked for their respective legendary employers?
RENFIELD AND IGOR MEET DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE is a "buddy story" similar to the likes of Laurel & Hardy and Abbott & Costello, told in the tradition of the great "road pictures" of Bing & Hope.
Reinfield and Igor are two down-on-their-luck, not so bright, unemployed common workers in Victoria London who both have a crush on "working girl" Ivy Pearson. They are in danger of losing their flat when Reinfield is approached by Dr. Jekyll to run an errand to acquire ingredients for a new formula. Elsewhere, Igor is approached by Mr. Hyde to run the same errand. Reinfield and Igor realize that they have both been hired for the same job, but they are not bright enough to figure out that both Jekyll and Hyde are the same person. They plot to go ahead and do the job for both men in order to be paid twice—and their adventures begin...
RENFIELD AND IGOR MEET DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE will be a 32-page full color comic book written by Dan Taylor (Hero Happy Hour, Pirat Tales: Legend of the Cat O' Nine Tails, Armauraders) and art by Gavin Spence (Hero Happy Hour webcomic). This title is the first of a planned five-part series that features Renfield and Igor on a series of adventures where they encounter iconic monsters of the classic horror genre. The plan of RENFIELD AND IGOR MEET DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE is to be published and distributed with the goal of bringing all five RENFIELD AND IGOR comic book issues to fruition.
If by any chance we exceed our original goal of $3,600, the funds will be used to produce and publish the additional RENFIELD AND IGOR MEET... titles. If we manage to successfully fund in the amount of...
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$6,300 - We will produce and publish RENFIELD AND IGOR MEET THE WEREWOLF. All pledges of $7.50 or more will receive a PDF copy of the comic and script in addition to the other incentives earned. All pledges of $12.50 or more will receive a physical copy of the finished comic book. (Approximate completion 05/12.)
- $8,700 - We will produce and publish RENFIELD AND IGOR MEET THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. All pledges of $15.00 or more will receive a PDF copy of the comic and script in addition to the other incentives earned. All pledges of $20.00 or more will receive a physical copy of the finished comic book. (Approximate completion 06/12.)
- $10,500 - We will produce and publish RENFIELD AND IGOR MEET THE MUMMY. All pledges of $22.50 or more will receive a PDF copy of the comic and script in addition to the other incentives earned. All pledges of $27.50 or more will receive a physical copy of the finished comic book. (Approximate completion 07/12.)
- $11,700 - We will produce and publish RENFIELD AND IGOR MEET THE INVISIBLE MAN. All pledges of $25.00 or more will receive a PDF copy of the comic and script in addition to the other incentives earned. All pledges of $30.00 or more will receive a physical copy of the finished comic book. (Approximate completion 08/12.)
You can follow RENFIELD AND IGOR on Facebook and Twitter. Please visit the RENFIELD AND IGOR BLOG for production news, background information, additional art, and more... You can also address any comments or questions via email to renfieldandigor@gmail.com.
Thank you for your interest, your support, and most of all... your pledges. With your help we'll get RENFIELD AND IGOR on the road to many monstrous misadventures.
Video Music: Edison Cylinders by Victor Herbert Orchestra is licensed under a Public Domain Mark 1.0 License.
FAQ
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Yes. The $15 incentive was added in after the initial launch and we had received backers on a few of the incentives so we were unable to modify and add to the listings. Everyone that backs our project with a pledge of $15 or more will receive the button, sticker and line art print featuring the Chris Fason (Hero Happy Hour) artwork.
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Any backers that reside in Canada that are generous enough to contribute to our project do not need to add the additional $7.50 shipping charge for non US and UK residents. Additional shipping charges to Canada or only $3.50 for incentive items shipped. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Thank you for your support.
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Funding Unsuccessful This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on December 19, 2011.
Funding period
Nov 20, 2011 -
Dec 19, 2011
- 2 created · 23 backed
- Dan Taylor 872 friends
- Website: twitter.com
Pledge $1 or more
0 backers
Your name listed on “Thanks” page at the Renfield & Igor website with a link to an appropriate website, Facebook page, or Twitter account. Note: All pledges will receive this reward.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2011Pledge $5 or more
10 backers
Receive a PDF copy sent via email of both the finished comic book and a copy of the script of RENFIELD AND IGOR MEET DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $10 or more
22 backers
Receive a physical copy of the final RENFIELD AND IGOR MEET DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE comic book. And a PDF copy of both the comic book and script. (Non US & UK residents please add $7.50 for shipping.)
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $15 or more
5 backers
Receive a 1" button, 3.5" round sticker, and 6" x6" print featuring art by HERO HAPPY HOUR artist and co-creator Chris Fason. The button and sticker feature the image colored by RENFIELD AND IGOR artist Gavin Spence, while the print features Fason's line art. And, a PDF of both the comic and script, as well as a physical copy of the final comic book. (Non US & UK residents please add $7.50 for shipping.) NOTE: All backers with a pledge amount of $15 or more will receive the Chris Fason button, sticker, print collection in addition to their original incentives.
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $20 or more
3 backers
Receive an 8" x 10" print of Renfield and Igor featuring art by roleplaying game artist Darren Calvert. And, a PDF of both the comic and script, as well as a physical copy of the final comic book. (Non US & UK residents please add $7.50 for shipping.)
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $25 or more
10 backers
Receive a 10.75” x 16.75” RENFIELD AND IGOR MEET DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE print suitable for framing. And, a PDF of both the comic and script, as well as a physical copy of the final comic book. (Non US & UK residents please add $7.50 for shipping.)
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $30 or more
4 backers
Receive a RENFIELD AND IGOR "ROAD TO TERROR TOUR" T-shirt. Silk-screened on a black t-shirt, the front features an image of Renfield and Igor by HERO HAPPY HOUR artist and co-creator Chris Fason. The back of the shirt features a list of "monstrous meetings" and their location. And, a PDF of both the comic and script, as well as a physical copy of the final comic book. (Non US & UK residents please add $7.50 for shipping.)
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $45 or more
1 backer
Receive a RENFIELD AND IGOR "ROAD TO TERROR TOUR" T-shirt. Silk-screened on a black t-shirt, the front features an image of Renfield and Igor by HERO HAPPY HOUR artist and co-creator Chris Fason. The back of the shirt features a list of "monstrous meetings" and their location. And, a 10.75” x 16.75” RENFIELD AND IGOR MEET DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE print suitable for framing, a PDF of both the comic and script, as well as a physical copy of the final comic book. (Non US & UK residents please add $7.50 for shipping.)
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $50 or more
4 backers
Receive a Collection of five 10.75” x 16.75” prints including RENFIELD AND IGOR MEET DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE, REFINEILD AND IGOR MEET THE WEREWOLF, RENFIELD AND IGOR MEET THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, RENFIELD AND IGOR MEET THE MUMMY, and RENFIELD AND IGOR MEET THE INVISIBLE MAN suitable for framing. And, a PDF of the comic and script, as well as a physical copy of the final comic book. (Non US & UK residents please add $7.50 for shipping.)
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $70 or more
1 backer
Receive a RENFIELD AND IGOR "ROAD TO TERROR TOUR" T-shirt. Silk-screened on a black t-shirt, the front features an image of Renfield and Igor by HERO HAPPY HOUR artist and co-creator Chris Fason. The back of the shirt features a list of "monstrous meetings" and their location. And, a Collection of five 10.75” x 16.75” prints including RENFIELD AND IGOR MEET DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE, REFINEILD AND IGOR MEET THE WEREWOLF, RENFIELD AND IGOR MEET THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, RENFIELD AND IGOR MEET THE MUMMY, and RENFIELD AND IGOR MEET THE INVISIBLE MAN suitable for framing. And, a PDF of the comic and script, as well as a physical copy of the final comic book. (Non US & UK residents please add $7.50 for shipping.)
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $75 or more
3 backers
Receive an original sketch from artist Gavin Spence featuring one of the following characters: Renfield, Igor, Dr. Jekyll, Mr. Hyde, Werewolf, Phantom of the Opera, Mummy, or Invisible Man. And, a PDF of the comic and script, as well as a physical copy of the final comic book, and all five RENFIELD AND IGOR prints suitable for framing. (Non US & UK residents please add $7.50 for shipping.)
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $95 or more
2 backers
Receive a RENFIELD AND IGOR "ROAD TO TERROR TOUR" T-shirt. Silk-screened on a black t-shirt, the front features an image of Renfield and Igor by HERO HAPPY HOUR artist and co-creator Chris Fason. The back of the shirt features a list of "monstrous meetings" and their location. And, a Collection of five 10.75” x 16.75” prints including RENFIELD AND IGOR MEET DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE, REFINEILD AND IGOR MEET THE WEREWOLF, RENFIELD AND IGOR MEET THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, RENFIELD AND IGOR MEET THE MUMMY, and RENFIELD AND IGOR MEET THE INVISIBLE MAN suitable for framing. And, an original sketch from artist Gavin Spence featuring one of the following characters: Renfield, Igor, Dr. Jekyll, Mr. Hyde, Werewolf, Phantom of the Opera, Mummy, or Invisible Man. And, a PDF of the comic and script, as well as a physical copy of the final comic book, and all five RENFIELD AND IGOR prints suitable for framing. (Non US & UK residents please add $7.50 for shipping.)
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $100 or more
3 backers
Receive an original sketch from artist Gavin Spence featuring the characters Renfield & Igor and your choice of Dr. Jekyll, Mr. Hyde, Werewolf, Phantom of the Opera, Mummy, or Invisible Man (that’s three characters in one sketch). And, a PDF of the comic and script, as well as a physical copy of the final comic book, and all five RENFIELD AND IGOR prints suitable for framing. (Non US & UK residents please add $7.50 for shipping.)
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $120 or more
0 backers
Receive a RENFIELD AND IGOR "ROAD TO TERROR TOUR" T-shirt. Silk-screened on a black t-shirt, the front features an image of Renfield and Igor by HERO HAPPY HOUR artist and co-creator Chris Fason. The back of the shirt features a list of "monstrous meetings" and their location. And, an original sketch from artist Gavin Spence featuring the characters Renfield & Igor and your choice of Dr. Jekyll, Mr. Hyde, Werewolf, Phantom of the Opera, Mummy, or Invisible Man (that’s three characters in one sketch). And, a PDF of the comic and script, as well as a physical copy of the final comic book, and all five RENFIELD AND IGOR prints suitable for framing. (Non US & UK residents please add $7.50 for shipping.)
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $175 or more
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
Receive the original one-of-a-kind physical artwork of roleplaying game artist Darren Calvert. The work is colored pencil on 9" x 12" bristol paper. And, the 8" x 10" print of Renfield and Igor featuring art by roleplaying game artist Darren Calvert, the RENFIELD AND IGOR "ROAD TO TERROR TOUR" T-shirt, a PDF of the comic and script, as well as a physical copy of the final comic book, and all five RENFIELD AND IGOR prints suitable for framing. (Non US & UK residents please add $7.50 for shipping.)
Estimated delivery: May 2012
