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Update #4: San Diego madness / Your signed copies of the books go out this week!
Hello those-who-made-it-possible,
Just a quick update letting you all know that signed copies of "The Villain" original graphic novel will go out this week! We got the print run about an hour in to Preview Night (this past Wednesday) at Comic Con, but even though UPS cut is close and made us sweat it out, the books arrived, and folks? They look AWESOME!!! We sold a ton, and now that we're back expect incentives to start rolling in ASAP. Pat is working up the sketches right now, I'll be dropping off the books with the post office this week, and I'll start emailing backers (I'll send a PDF) about the character design pages in the order the pledges were received. Sketchbook PDF will also go out ASAP.
Thanks again for your support, ladies and gentlemen! We had a blast doing the Kickstarter panel (see pic), and cannot thank you enough for making it possible!!!
Best,
Steve
Update #3: We're going to press tonight!!!
Hello awesome-people-who-made-this-possible,
I've been working on this about 10 hours a day to get it done and as of yesterday - it is. The book came out great and I am converting pages to print files and uploading to press tonight. We will make it just in time for San Diego Comic-Con.
Thank you: Know that Pat and I appreciate your support more than we can say.
Best,
Steve & Pat
Update #2: Incentive delivery dates!
Update #1: We're funded - THANK YOU!!!
Hello Evil-Doers,
I am humbled and thrilled to announce that as of this morning we hit our funding goal. Translation? The Villain: An Original Graphic Novel is going to press for San Diego Comic Con International, and it is 100% because of you.
Thank you.
This would not be possible without your pledges, viral support, and word-of-mouth assistance. It is that simple, and Pat and I cannot thank you, and Kickstarter for allowing us this wonderful opportunity, enough. Pat has been sending me pages and new character designs on an almost daily basis and we think you're going to like the results. I'll be posting updates with even more character designs very soon.
This process has really served as a reminder of just what a privilege it is to be a part of the comics community. The support we have received from fans, friends, the media, and even some established creators has been staggering. You guys and gals are the best, and we promise to deliver a product worthy of your support.
Best,
Steve and Pat
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THUG PACKAGE: Get your fingers in the game by throwing a buck at our project. In addition to building your rep as an up-and-comer, all contributor names will appear in print on a MOST WANTED list in the finished graphic novel, but it is up to you to determine your level of notoriety. A dollar will get your name under the THUG rank. Hey, at least there's room for growth.
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ENFORCER PACKAGE: You've earned a little juice out there on the streets and have taken your first step up from the bottom rung of the ladder. Congrats, kiddo - you're going places. This package earns you a downloadable sketch and character design book on PDF, and your name under the ENFORCER rank on our MOST WANTED list.
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PROFESSIONAL PACKAGE: You've done the jobs with precision and discretion, and the quality of your work has made you a favorite amongst the hierarchy of our organization. Keep it up and you'll be headed straight to the top. This package earns you a signed copy of THE VILLAIN graphic novel, a downloadable sketch and character design book on PDF, and your name under the PROFESSIONAL rank on our MOST WANTED list.
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SHOT-CALLER PACKAGE: You're in charge now, and that's just the way you like it. No more sullying your hands busting heads out on the streets - You're in the boardroom making the big decisions now. This package earns you a custom sketch (character specified by you) from artist Pat Loika, a signed copy of THE VILLAIN graphic novel, a downloadable sketch and character design book on PDF, and your name under the SHOT-CALLER rank on our MOST WANTED list.
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WARLORD PACKAGE: Beatdowns? Bank jobs? Organized crime? Bah! Your gig is mass destruction, mayhem, and leaving your own indelible mark on society by any means necessary, so make us proud and do it in style. This package earns you an 11 x 17 original final character design page (you specify - first come, first serve), a custom sketch from artist Pat Loika, a signed copy of THE VILLAIN graphic novel, a downloadable sketch and character design book on PDF, and your name under the WARLORD rank on our MOST WANTED list.
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SCOURGE OF HUMANITY PACKAGE: Planetary domination, the entire human race rightfully bowed at your feet, and any reward you choose for the effort - The spoils of conquest. This package earns you the right to pick any page from the graphic novel and we'll send you the 11 x 17 pencilled and inked original, an 11 x 17 original final character design page (you specify - first come, first serve), a custom sketch from artist Pat Loika, a signed copy of THE VILLAIN graphic novel, a downloadable sketch and character design book on PDF, and your name AND PICTURE (if you want) under the SCOURGE OF HUMANITY rank on our MOST WANTED list.
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I'm a professional musician, independent comic creator and writer living in Los Angeles with my wife and beautiful baby girl, Emily. You can find me playing Spector basses and DR Strings in studios and on gigs all over town - Drop a line if you wanna hang. The critically -adored comics are The Villain (co-created by Pat Loika) and Hard-Bullied Comics (Featuring Billy Blackburn, P.I.). The debut issue of The Villain is sold out entirely, and the second volume of Hard-Bullied Comics, the first-ever musical graphic novel "Dead Zep" is due out this summer. The writing is done for GeekWeek.com, where I've been running the entire debut story arc of Hard-Bullied Comics ("Back in Blackmail") for free, one page a day. Turn-ons include Tequila, great comics, Bourbon, soul music, old school rock n' roll, jazz, crime fiction of every kind, Xbox 360, and a good cigar.
Pat Loika is a writer and an illustrator based out of San Diego. He wrote and self-published the Path to Armageddon, illustrated the Blacklisted graphic novel, and is the artist and co-cretor of The Villain. Pat absolutely loves comics, and hopes to keep creating them for years to come.
Steve and Pat, congratulations on your Comic Con success! "Sold a ton," huh? Fantastic!
Can't wait to read this book! Way to go, guys!!!