About this project
UPDATE: This is truly amazing! You'll notice that we have reached our official funding goal with over two weeks to spare. However, this is our minimum funding goal to guarantee the comic can be produced, including a small digital print run. If we can reach $4,500, then we can not only print the first run of the issue, but we'll also be able to produce some great merch and schwag for all of our fans at the Comic Con release in October. So, don't forget to pass this page along to others and you'll be helping to turn our debut in to a critical success. MEGABRAIN FORCE, GO!!!
Megabrain Comics brings you the first series in their neo-medieval, apocalyptic trilogy; AMERICAN DARK AGE which takes place in a near future when a mysterious event renders all combustion based machinery, weapons and electrical technology impotent and useless. The story focuses on Katherine Brody, a young punk singer from Oregon and her rise as an unlikely warrior in a world that no longer recognizes itself.
AMERICAN DARK AGE
thrusts the reader in to this archaic landscape and asks not only who
you were before “The Blackout” but who will you be after, with so much
righteous destiny and sinister opportunity laid before you to be picked
at with the tip of a sword.
Brody's
journey takes her and a small band of Marine Corps "Knights" from the
bloody shores of California across the now harsh and lawless landscape
of the United States to an end that will change the face of a nation
forever.
Filled with political intrigue, character drama and ultra-violent sword clashing battle scenes, AMERICAN DARK AGE takes a new look at the American spirit and what people can achieve and destroy when they set their mind to it.
READ THE ISSUE ONE PREVIEW AT MEGABRAIN COMICS DOT COM!
What We're Doing
Indie
comics have the freedom to be iconoclasts when telling their stories from a
fresh point-of-view with new twists, turns and toils. Unfortunately, too
many indie comics have become so niche while trying to keep
their underground street-cred, which limits access to anyone who might keep a
few issues of ‘New Mutants’ in the same box as their ‘Love and Rockets’ collection.
”What? You like Spiderman, Harry Potter, and Sunlight? Sorry, this book isn’t for you.” Well, F#@$ that noise!
Megabrain
is dedicated to bringing you all new mythologies, heroes and villains
that will brighten your Wednesday reading time just as much as the new
issues of 'Secret Six' and 'Day Tripper'. We want EVERYONE to read and enjoy our comics.
Our first title American Dark Age is ready to blaze off the presses and right into your eager hands with it's action packed 26 page first issue! Well, almost ready.
The story by Jean Michel is epic!
The art by Jacqueline Taylor is bloody amazing!!
The production by Megabrain Comics is slick!!!
But, this much awesome isn’t free, people.
We need $2600 to get issue #1 off the ground and on to the shelves, but exceeding our goal will allow us to put additional content in the book
or print variant covers. Plus we'll be able to offer more rewards and
one-of-a-kind goodies.
That is why we’ve come here today to give you, stalwart Kickstarter philanthropist and you, loyal and ravenous Mega-Fan, the opportunity to be a part of all the magic...with your money.
Did
you know that If every one of our followers on Twitter & Facebook
makes a $20 donation, we could make this happen before the week is up?
Your generosity will go a long way in helping us achieve what we've been working on for the past year and we will truly consider you a part of the Megabrain team. You are honorary Megabrainiacs!
ALL DONATIONS OF $5.00 OR MORE WILL RECEIVE EACH OF THE PREVIOUS INCENTIVES OF A LOWER DENOMINATION.
For example if you pledge $25.00 then you will receive the American Dark Age limited edition poster (SEE IMAGE OF POSTER ABOVE) as well as a copy of issue #1 signed by the writer and artist and the advanced PDF download of issue #1.
If you pledge $50.00 then you will receive an exclusive invitation to our NY Comic Con launch party as well as all of the previous incentives and so on.
If you have any questions regarding this system, please feel free to write to us and we will answer your question to the best of our ability.
FAQ
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By investing in our comic, you’ll help to fund the production of this adventure packed comic so that all can bask in its greatness. Your dollars will pay for:
• The Artist. She’s got to eat to keep up her drawing strength! Jacqueline Taylor is an immensely talented and skillful artist who deserves to have her work seen. She is working very hard for us here at Megabrain and
• Printing. Flipping through the pages is more fun if you can actually flip through the pages.
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Every pledge gets a reward but the more you pledge the bigger the reward! The rewards are listed on the right hand side of our Kickstarter page. Also everyone who pledges has access to this project's updates.
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Once our goal is met we will begin contacting the backers to get their relevant information (i.e. mailing addresses, photos for likeness references, etc.) Remember, the incentives can only happen if our goal is met.
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At the lower pledge levels, there's an international shipping option to make sure that we cover the expense. For the higher pledges, it is basically built in, but if you can contribute some extra it will help us reach the goal without having to spend too much of the funds on shipping rewards. (It typically costs an extra $10 to ship a comic or two overseas, or $45 to ship a box of merchandise.)
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You bet'cha! But first you'll need to go through the normal process of making the donation in your name.For billing purposes it must be in your name.After the deadline we will contact you through Kickstarter. (It will be forwarded to the email address you provided) Please reply with the person's information who is to receive the reward.I will make sure they are the person who receives the reward.
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YES! Once you donate to our campaign, you may want to change your incentive reward to a different one, or increase your pledge amount. To do so, go to Kickstarter and sign in. If you go to our campaign page, the green “Back This Project” button has been replaced with a blue “Manage Your Donation” button. Click it and you can enter a new amount, or choose a new incentive.
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Yes! How amazing would that be?! Exceeding our goal will allow us to put additional content in the book or print variant covers. Plus we'll be able to offer more rewards and one-of-a-kind goodies.
Have a question? If the info above doesn't help, you can ask the project creator directly.
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Funding Successful
This project successfully raised its funding goal on September 4, 2011.
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PDF of AMERICAN DARK AGE issue #1
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A reserved copy of AMERICAN DARK AGE issue #1 mailed right to your door
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Issue #1 of AMERICAN DARK AGE signed by writer Jean Michel and artist Jacqueline Taylor
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An exclusive, limited run AMERICAN DARK AGE poster signed by the artist Jacqueline Taylor (SEE IMAGE OF POSTER TO THE RIGHT IN CAMPAIGN DESCRIPTION)
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An invitation to our New York Comic Con Launch Party! (For those who will be in NYC on the night of Saturday October 15th 2011)
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An original sketch by Jacqueline Taylor
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THE COLLECTORS PACKAGE • Signed copy of AMERICAN DARK AGE issue #1 • Limited edition AMERICAN DARK AGE poster signed by artist Jacqueline Taylor • An original sketch card by Jacqueline Taylor • An invitation to our NY Comic Con launch party the night of Sat. October 15th • Your name in the credits of issue #1 of AMERICAN DARK AGE
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Your name used as a character in issue #2 of AMERICAN DARK AGE. Your choice as to whether your name is used for a villain or hero.
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Your name and likeness used in issue #2 of AMERICAN DARK AGE. Your choice as to whether you are a villain or hero.
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A signed original page of art from issue #1 of AMERICAN DARK AGE. Also, Mandy Vuolo has offered to wash your feet at NYCC! Because you, my dear sir or madam, deserve the royal treatment!
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Megabrain Comics is the creation of Jean Michel and Michael Vuolo, office mates who decided they had toiled for too long in cubicles as their artistic ambitions took a backseat to the 9-5 work day. They’ve embarked on a new endeavor dreamed of since they were in short pants...well, Mike still only wears short pants, but you catch the meaning.
The dream to make the best damned comics in the world.
Megabrain Comics is:
Jean Michel • Chief Creative Officer, Writer
Michael Vuolo • Editor in Chief, Writer
Mandy Vuolo • Creative Development, Artist
Georgia Horesh • Chief Operations Officer, Artist
Joseph Silver • Creative Development, Artist
But wait! There’s more!
We’ve hired the most outstanding artist to bring our vision to life.
Jacqueline Taylor is an insanely talented young lady from Ontario who’s poised to make a very considerable mark on the comics industry. You can view her work here: http://nebulainferno.deviantart.com/
