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Update #11: Thank You
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Posted on December 31
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Update #10: Rally Time!
We've got only 24 hours to reach our goal in order for the Renfield and Igor Meet Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde Kickstarter project to succeed. As we stand now, we're only at the half-way point -- 50%. But, we ain't throwing in the towel yet!
We want to thank all of our 64 backers that we have so far. And, we're sure that we'll get plenty more in the next 24 hours. Any additional help that we can muster in the next 24 hours to continue to spread the word would be greatly appreciated. We have information available at the Kickstarter page itself at http://kck.st/tkJ99i and at the Renfield and Igor website at http://renfieldandigor.com
We have until 11:59AM PST to pull this off. Let's do this!
Thanks again for the support. Cheers.
Update #9: New Original Art by Darren M.A. Calvert Incentives Added
We’re also offering the original one-of-a-kind sketch of Renfield and Igor by Darren M.A. Calvert for one backer only. For a pledge of $220 you can own the original artwork done with colored pencil on 9″ x 12″ bristol paper.
Head over to the Renfield and Igor Meet Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde Kickstarter page and get your pledge in and get some great Darren M.A. Calvert art.
Update #8: Press Release: RENFIELD AND IGOR NEED YOUR HELP
It's been said that there is no rest for the weary. The same has been said for the wicked. Well, you can add self-promoting comic book creators to the list as well. We've got a press release that we put together to help continue to get the word our about Renfield and Igor Meet Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde as we hit T-minus 10 days and counting to reach our Kickstarter goal. Please feel free to share this press release wherever you think in might help. Thanks for your support.
For Immediate Release
RENFIELD AND IGOR NEED YOUR HELP
The Classic Horror Sidekicks Set Out On Their Own
Costa Mesa, CA (December 09, 2011)—RENFIELD AND IGOR MEET DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE is the first of a planned five-part horror/humor comic book series featuring the adventures of the two monstrous misfits before their association with their respective horror icons. Created by writer Dan Taylor and artist Gavin Spence, RENFIELD AND IGOR MEET DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE begins a “buddy story” similar to that of Laurel & Hardy and Abbott & Costello, told in the tradition of the great “road pictures” of Crosby & Hope.
RENFIELD AND IGOR MEET DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE is currently seeking backers via Kickstarter –http://kck.st/tkJ99i – to fund the production, publication, and promotion of the first issue of the RENFIELD AND IGOR comic book mini-series. The Kickstarter project pledge campaign scheduled deadline is Monday, December 19 at 11:59AM PST—so, time is of the essence.
Renfield and Igor are two down-on-their-luck and unemployed ne’er do wells that live in Victorian London. They share a flat and both have a crush on “working girl” Ivy Pearson. They are in danger of losing their home for not paying rent when Renfield is approached by Dr. Jekyll to “run errands” to acquire ingredients for a new formula. Igor is approached by Mr. Hyde to run the same errands. Not being bright enough to figure that Jekyll and Hyde are one in the same, Renfield and Igor plot to go ahead and do the job for both men in order to be paid twice—and, their adventure begins.
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) with art by Glasgow-based illustrator Gavin Spence. The first issue of the series begins the journey of Renfield and Igor as they encounter iconic characters of the classic horror genre. Their misadventures continue with…
• RENFIELD AND IGOR MEET THE WEREWOLF
• RENFIELD AND IGOR MEET THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
• RENFIELD AND IGOR MEET THE MUMMY
• RENFIELD AND IGOR MEET THE INVISIBLE MAN
A wide range of incentive rewards have been set up to reward backers of the RENFIELD AND IGOR MEET DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE Kickstarter project including copies of the final produced comic book, prints of the cover images of all five RENFIELD AND IGOR MEET… comic book titles, t-shirts, and original one-of-a-kind artwork featuring the characters. Any funds raised through the Kicsktarter campaign above and beyond the initial goal will go toward the funding of the production and publication of the additional issues.
Kickstarter – http://kickstarter.com – is a crowd-funding website that offers an all-or-nothing funding method where projects must be fully-funded in order for the campaign to succeed and features a diverse array of artistic projects ranging from design to film to music to much more—including comics.
For more information, please visit the RENFIELD AND IGOR MEET DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE Kickstarter page at http://kck.st/tkJ99i and the official RENFIELD AND IGOR website at http://renfieldandigor.com.
Update #7: Artist Gavin Spence Ain't Sketchy
If you've already backed the Renfield and Igor Meet Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde Kickstarter Project at the $75 and $100 incentive levels you're in for a treat. Artist Gavin Spence worked up a couple of sample sketches at to what you can expect in your incentive package. Below you'll find a sketch of Renfield and a sketch of Igor that look more like finished art than sketches. Each one is done in pencil on size A4 heavy card stock.
It's not to late to secure a sketch of your own. Just pledge (or adjust your previous pledge) to $75 or more and you're all set. For more information visit the Renfield and Igor website. Thank you for your support.
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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.
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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I write. Mostly comic books and webcomics, some roleplaying games, the occasional short story, and a handful of screenplays. I am the co-creator (along with artist Chris Fason) and writer of HERO HAPPY HOUR. (Yeah, that guy.) I'm also the creator of such fantastic comics you've never heard of, such as PIRAT TALES: LEGEND OF THE CAT O' NINE TAILS (published by IDW) and NINJA BANDITO. I also wrote for the upcoming comics for the ARMAURADERS line of mech-toys. For a few years I had the pleasure of working as an editor at IDW Publishing and played in the sandboxes of THE TRANSFORMERS, STAR TREK, 30 DAYS OF NIGHT, and other great properties and titles. When not writing or designing, I am banging on my skull to quiet all of the ideas and concepts jumping around as if my brain were a carnival bounce-house.
If it doesn't work, I'd try again, cause I can't see why this wouldn't succeed.
Sorry to see it come up short, Dan. Made a hell of a run at it though.
what now!? we need this book!!!