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It's here….

Update #3 · Sep 7, 2012 · comment

That's right Blank backers and future Blank backers… the Spread of the Dead contest is live! From now until September 30 (the end of our Kickstarter).

Just go to http://www.blank-thegraphicnovel.com/ for details and you could be among the first people to die from the evil our villain unleashes on the world. 

It’s free to enter and ten winners will be chosen at random, who will ultimately be drawn into the first of seven graphic novels that make up the Blank franchise.

AND we really need your help to get this message to the world. Please share, like, participate, and enjoy! :)

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Live As One of the Dead Forever.

Update #2 · Sep 5, 2012 · 2 comments

We, The Brothers of the Silence, Want to Have You Killed.                                      PLEASE share this Update and tell your friends.

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From THIS FRIDAY, September 7th until September 30th, Brothers of the Silence, graphic novelists Ian LeWinter and Implovious, want to draw you into Blank, Book 1: "A Virus for the Virus."

Just go to the Brothers’ website anytime from September 7th through 30th, 2012 at http://www.blank-thegraphicnovel.com for details, and you could be among the first people to die from the evil their villain unleashes on the world.

It’s free to enter and ten winners will be chosen at random, who will ultimately be drawn into the first of seven graphic novels comprising the Blank franchise.

According to the Brothers, the plot is epic. “It's bigger than most graphic novels,” says LeWinter. “So we needed technology to get traction with our audience. Blank has a lot of moving parts, with an event density greater than most graphic novel or comic book plots: confront monster, kill monster.”

“Competing cults worshipping the dodekatheon [Greek mythological gods] vie to control events that bring about the apocalypse,” adds Implovious. “One cult attempts to destroy the world as predicted by an ancient Greek codex; the other attempts to protect it, expectantly waiting for the Blank — the prophetic champion who will save humankind from destruction. Unfortunately for everyone, the Blank is already dead.”

LeWinter says, “In the first book, the story’s villain develops and spreads an extinction-level pandemic. The world’s top minds mobilize to fight it, but to no avail. The virus is far too resourceful. Everyone dies.”

Everyone?

“Everyone,” he affirms. “Including ten readers we’ll draw lying on the ground in a crowd of corpses. We call the two-page illustration the 'Spread of the Dead.' We may even draw some runner-ups off to the side, in the throes of death, grabbing their chests and leaning on smashed cars. If we can’t have fun with this stuff, then we need to ask ourselves why we got into this game in the first place.”

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One Hundred Twelve Backers Strong

Update #1 · Aug 21, 2012 · 5 comments

Our first update is to the world. Special "Backers Only" updates will follow soon (with special "Backers Only" schwag).

We've got to start by saying, "Thanks!"

Thanks to each and every one of you. Thanks to our 108,126 Twitterati, your RTs and comments and love have been overwhelming — forever we are thankful. Thanks to the 2,458 of you who have so kindly "Liked" our page. And the BIGGEST thanks to the 112 of you who have so generously donated to helping us bring the first book of the Blank Series to the printed page.

For those of you who have pledged, and those of you who will, we've been cooking up some cool schwag just for you. We've got some digital goodies from the world of Blank that only you will receive ... and that's on top of all of the cool rewards for which you've already pledged.

And while what follows is a bit self-serving (Hey, if you've got a project on Kickstarter, you've got to be a least a bit of a shameless promoter), we offer you a picture of us — The Brothers of the Silence.

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Funding Unsuccessful This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on September 30, 2012.

Funding period
Aug 1, 2012 - Sep 30, 2012 (60 days)

  • Pledge $1 or more

    8 backers

    SIREN REWARD — Be included in the List of the Dead. Your name immortalized and etched into electronic stone on our Online List of the Dead, published forever on the Blank website. Yay! Plus exclusive advance notification of all Blank flash mob and other happenings, and our undead thanks!

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $5 or more

    6 backers

    APHRODITE REWARD — Make your desktop the envy of the digital world with your Blank Kickstarter Desktop. Get the Blank desktop image that’s only available through Kickstarter. << See a pic of desktop on the left. And, of course, you’ll grab that Siren Reward, and our undead thanks!

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $7 or more

    4 backers

    HYDRA REWARD — Be known as a supporter of Blank with an exclusive Blank Kickstarter Sticker. Get the Blank sticker that’s only available through Kickstarter. << See a pic of sticker on the left. And, of course, you’ll grab the Aphrodite and Siren Rewards, and our undead thanks! (DON'T FORGET TO ADD SHIPPING: In the U.S. add 0.45¢ for shipping / and $2.00 Internationally)

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $10 or more

    41 backers

    MEDUSA REWARD — Blank (Book One – A Virus for the Virus) PDF. Just $10 will unlock over 200 pages of fantastic story! <<See sample pages at the bottom of the left column. This Kickstarter version includes pics of us, handwritten scribbles and early sketches from the dungeon (be very afraid). And, of course, you’ll grab the Medusa, Hydra, Aphrodite and Siren Rewards, and our undead thanks! (In the U.S. add 0.45¢ for shipping / and $2.00 Internationally) DOUBLE DOWN: if we double our Kickstarter project goal, every level except for the first three, receives an additional 8-pages of beautiful bonus backstory art!

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2013
  • Pledge $20 or more

    19 backers

    MINOTAUR REWARD — Exclusive Blank Book One Kickstarter Poster (Signed/Numbered). You have to see these! Each 22” x 16” poster depicts a character from Blank. You pick the poster you want! <<See sample poster on the left. **** Each poster is signed by Ian LeWinter and Implovious, and numbered (so get your order in now for the lowest numbers!) **** And, of course, you’ll grab the Medusa, Hydra, Aphrodite and Siren Rewards, and our undead thanks! (In the U.S. add $6.00 for shipping / and $12.00 Internationally) DOUBLE DOWN: if we double our Kickstarter project goal, every level except for the first three, receives an additional 8-pages of beautiful bonus backstory art!

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2013
  • Pledge $30 or more

    3 backers

    APOLLO REWARD — Exclusive Blank Kickstarter 3-D Poster with Glasses. It is a gorgeous 3-D anaglyph poster! <<See sample 3-D poster to left. We promise an awesome 3-D experience … layer after layer of mythological madness — the depths are endless as the river Styx! And, of course, you’ll grab the Medusa, Hydra, Aphrodite and Siren Rewards, and our undead thanks! (DON'T FORGET TO ADD SHIPPING: In the U.S. add $6.00 for shipping / and $12.00 Internationally) DOUBLE DOWN: if we double our Kickstarter project goal, every level except for the first three, receives an additional 8-pages of beautiful bonus backstory art!

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2013
  • Pledge $40 or more

    3 backers Limited (997 of 1000 left)

    CENTAUR REWARD — Exclusive Blank Signed, Numbered Art Cell. An action-packed art cell from the graphic novel Blank — Book 1: A Virus For The Virus! **** Each high-quality, full-color cell is signed by Ian LeWinter and Implovious, and numbered (so get your order in now for the lowest numbers — first-come basis!) **** And, of course, you’ll grab the Medusa, Hydra, Aphrodite and Siren Rewards, and our undead thanks! (DON'T FORGET TO ADD SHIPPING: In the U.S. add 6.00 for shipping / and $12.00 Internationally) DOUBLE DOWN: if we double our Kickstarter project goal, every level except for the first three, receives an additional 8-pages of beautiful bonus backstory art!

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2013
  • Pledge $50 or more

    9 backers

    CYCLOPS REWARD — Exclusive Blank Kickstarter T-Shirt. This giant of a T-Shirt is so cool, it will bring a tear to your lone eye! It features your favorite graphic novel — Blank, of course! <<See sample pic to left. Be sure to give us your T-Shirt size. You’ll also grab the Minotaur, Medusa, Hydra, Aphrodite and Siren Rewards, and our undead thanks! (In the U.S. add 7.00 for shipping / and $13.00 Internationally) DOUBLE DOWN: if we double our Kickstarter project goal, every level except for the first three, receives an additional 8-pages of beautiful bonus backstory art!

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2013
  • Pledge $75 or more

    5 backers Limited (245 of 250 left)

    ATLAS REWARD — Exclusive Blank (Book One) Softcover Book (Limited Availability of 250). From the watery mental depths of Ian and Implovious comes the Founder's Softcover Edition of Blank — Book 1: A Virus For The Virus! **** Each full-color, 200+ page, softcover book is signed by Ian LeWinter and Implovious, and numbered (so get your order in now for the lowest numbers — first-come basis!) **** THIS IS THE FUTURE OF PUBLISHING!! <<See sample book to left. And, of course, you’ll grab the Medusa, Hydra, Aphrodite and Siren Rewards, and our undead thanks! (In the U.S. add 5.00 for shipping / and $11.00 Internationally) DOUBLE DOWN: if we double our Kickstarter project goal, every level except for the first three, receives an additional 8-pages of beautiful bonus backstory art!

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2013
  • Pledge $100 or more

    20 backers Limited (80 of 100 left)

    HERCULES REWARD — Exclusive Blank (Book One) Hardcover Book (Limited Availability of 100). Enjoy this powerfully bound Founder's Hardcover Edition of Blank — Book 1: A Virus For The Virus! **** Each full-color, 200+ page, hardcover book is signed by Ian LeWinter and Implovious, and numbered (so get your order in now for the lowest numbers — first-come basis!) **** THIS IS THE FUTURE OF PUBLISHING!! <<See sample book to left. And, of course, you’ll grab the Medusa, Hydra, Aphrodite and Siren Rewards, and our undead thanks! (In the U.S. add 5.00 for shipping / and $11.00 Internationally) DOUBLE DOWN: if we double our Kickstarter project goal, every level except for the first three, receives an additional 8-pages of beautiful bonus backstory art!

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2013
  • Pledge $200 or more

    0 backers

    SCOTT BROWN SPECIAL REWARD — He asked for it, he got it. Specially tailored to Scott Brown's specification. YOU GET the Exclusive Blank (Book One) Hardcover Book and the Exclusive Blank (Book One) Softcover Book. Each of these books is a Founder's Edition of Blank — Book 1: A Virus For The Virus! **** Each full-color, 200+ page, book is signed by Ian LeWinter and Implovious. You also get an Exclusive Blank Signed Art Cell and an action-packed art cell from the graphic novel Blank — Book 1: A Virus For The Virus! **** Each high-quality, full-color cell is signed by Ian LeWinter and Implovious. (DON'T FORGET TO ADD SHIPPING: In the U.S. add $12.00 for shipping / and $22.00 Internationally)

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2013
  • Pledge $350 or more

    2 backers Limited (28 of 30 left)

    MANTICORE REWARD — The “All of the Above” Reward! That’s right, you get everything. The Exclusive Blank (Book One) Hardcover Book. The Exclusive Blank Signed and Numbered Art Cell. The Exclusive Blank (Book One) Softcover Book. All of these beautiful pieces are signed by Ian LeWinter and Implovious, and numbered (so get your order in now for the lowest numbers — first-come basis!) **** THIS IS THE FUTURE OF PUBLISHING!! You’ll also grab the Cyclops, Apollo, Minotaur, Medusa, Hydra, Aphrodite and Siren Rewards, and our undead thanks! (DON'T FORGET TO ADD SHIPPING: In the U.S. add 20.00 for shipping / and $40.00 Internationally) DOUBLE DOWN: if we double our Kickstarter project goal, every level except for the first three, receives an additional 8-pages of beautiful bonus backstory art!

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2013
  • Pledge $500 or more

    2 backers Limited (8 of 10 left)

    POSEIDON REWARD — Blank, The Action Figure, is here… and only 12 will be made. Blank is 6” fully articulated, hard resin composite in full 24-bit color sprung straight from the graphic novel with a hip-removable trench coat and forehead bullet holes confirming that mankind’s champion is already dead. Each Blank figurine comes signed by Ian LeWinter and Implovious, and numbered (so get your order in now for the lowest numbers — first-come basis!) **** THIS IS THE FUTURE OF PUBLISHING!! <<See sample to left. You’ll also grab the Atlas (signed and numbered), Medusa, Aphrodite, Hydra and Siren Rewards, and our undead thanks! (In the U.S. add 18.00 for shipping / and $32.00 Internationally) DOUBLE DOWN: if we double our Kickstarter project goal, every level except for the first three, receives an additional 8-pages of beautiful bonus backstory art!

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2013
  • Pledge $600 or more

    0 backers Limited (5 of 5 left)

    HADES REWARD — YOU are Blank, The Action Figure (or if you prefer, Alecto, the beautiful assassin)… and only five will be made, each a one-of-a-kind, never to be replicated figure. From photos of your face and head we composite your face onto John Blank, add two bullet holes (optional) and it becomes your responsibility to save mankind. Blank is 6” fully articulated, hard resin composite in full 24-bit color born straight from the graphic novel with a hip, removable trench coat and forehead bullet holes confirming that mankind’s champion is already dead. Each Blank figurine comes signed by Ian LeWinter and Implovious, and numbered (so get your order in now for the lowest numbers — first-come basis!) **** THIS IS THE FUTURE OF PUBLISHING!! <<See sample to left. You’ll also grab the Atlas (signed and numbered), Medusa, Hydra, Aphrodite and Siren Rewards, and our undead thanks! (DON'T FORGET TO ADD SHIPPING: In the U.S. add 18.00 for shipping / and $32.00 Internationally) DOUBLE DOWN: if we double our Kickstarter project goal, every level except for the first three, receives an additional 8-pages of beautiful bonus backstory art!

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2013
  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    0 backers Limited (100 of 100 left)

    GAIA REWARD — Exclusive Blank Signed, Numbered, Framed Double-Page Print (Limited Availability of 100). Receive one of only 100 exclusive framed and signed double-page spreads from Book One. When the spread is selected it will become “Closed” and remain one-of-a kind, in perpetuity. **** Each full-color, two-page spread is signed by Ian LeWinter and Implovious, and then closed (so get your order in now to choose your preferred consecutive pages — first-come basis!) Spreads can be viewed and chosen at http://www.facebook.com/BlankTheGraphicNovel. Go to the "photo" section, and look in the "Gaia" folder. Select any spread that says "open".**** You’ll also grab the Hercules (signed and numbered), Cyclops, Apollo, Minotaur, Medusa, Hydra, Aphrodite and Siren Rewards, and our undead thanks! (DON'T FORGET TO ADD SHIPPING: In the U.S. add 20.00 for shipping / and $40.00 Internationally) DOUBLE DOWN: if we double our Kickstarter project goal, every level except for the first three, receives an additional 8-pages of beautiful bonus backstory art!

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2013
  • Pledge $6,000 or more

    1 backer Limited (5 of 6 left)

    ZEUS REWARD — Non-Speaking Role in Blank // PLUS One Day at Comic-Con in San Diego! Live forever in the pages of Blank. You pick from any of six pre-selected minor characters. Once you pick, that choice is no longer available. We draw you (or your designated person) into the place of the chosen character and your image WILL end up in the final published version of Blank! What’s more, Ian and Implovious will fly you and a friend from anywhere in the continental U.S. to San Diego, put you up in a swanky hotel for one night (fun!) and spend a whole day with you at Comic-Con 2013. You’ll also grab the Hercules and Centaur Rewards, each signed by Ian LeWinter and Implovious, and numbered (so get your order in now for the lowest numbers — first-come basis!) Also in the Hardcover Book, after spending the time together at Comic-Con, Don and I will write you a personal dedication. You'll also get the Cyclops, Apollo, Minotaur, Medusa, Hydra, Aphrodite and Siren Rewards, and our undead thanks! (US shipping costs are included) DOUBLE DOWN: if we double our Kickstarter project goal, every level except for the first three, receives an additional 8-pages of beautiful bonus backstory art!

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2013
  • Pledge $10,000 or more

    2 backers All gone!

    OLYMPIAN REWARD — Producer Credit and a Speaking Role in Blank // Professional Preview Night and Opening Day at 2013 Comic-Con in San Diego! Live forever in the pages of Blank. You pick from any of two pre-selected minor characters, with speaking roles in the graphic novel. Once you pick, that choice will no longer be available. We draw you (or your designated person) into the place of the chosen character. You pick one spread — we sign it, frame it and send it to you. Your image WILL end up in the final published version of Blank! What’s more, Ian and Implovious will fly you and a friend from anywhere in the continental U.S. to San Diego, put you up in a swanky downtown hotel for two nights (fun!) and take you to Comic-Con 2013 for Professional Preview Night and Opening Day. You’ll get the Poseidon, Hercules, and Centaur rewards, each signed by Ian LeWinter and Implovious, and numbered (there are only two of these rewards available and the hardcover books will be 1/250 and 2/250, first come basis). Also in the Hardcover Book, after spending the time together at Comic-Con, Don and I will write you a personal dedication. You’ll also grab the Cyclops, Apollo, Minotaur, Medusa, Hydra, Aphrodite and Siren Rewards, and our undead thanks! (US shipping costs are included) DOUBLE DOWN: if we double our Kickstarter project goal, every level except for the first three, receives an additional 8-pages of beautiful bonus backstory art!

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2013
  • Pledge $10,000 or more

    0 backers Limited (5 of 5 left)

    TYPHON REWARD — This is the Corporate Brand Placement Reward. Have your brand drawn into the pages of Blank. We will draw your product imagery and/or logo into the pages of Blank in at least two different spreads, as is appropriate to the story and associated imagery. The Brothers of the Silence will work hand-in-hand with you to find the most interesting and engaging solution. Our graphic novel pages are sent to over 100,000 active social media subscribers every three days. Your brand should be a part of that! Contact us for more information.

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2013