About this project
MAGIC BULLET is a free semi-annually published comic newspaper focused on presenting the work of independent and underground cartoonists, with a bias towards DC artists. Each artist is encouraged to take advantage of the larger canvas to cut loose and experiment and to push themselves and the medium.
MAGIC BULLET is distributed mainly in the greater Washington DC area. Copies are handed out for free at various comic conventions, including DC's Small Press Expo, Baltimore Comic-Con, the DC Conspiracy's own Counter Culture Fest, and many others. Copies can also be found in local comic shops, restaurants and bars. At least 1000 copies of the print run are designated to be handed out to MARC and Metro commuters on the first Monday or Tuesday following publication.
(For a little more information on our most recent DC Metro handout, check out this article: "D.C. Conspiracy Has Better Luck Hawking Papers Than Radiohead" http://bit.ly/dN2Kov )
The first issue of MAGIC BULLET had a small print run and is now nearly impossible to find. Featuring an awesome cover by Scott White, MAGIC BULLET #1 featured comics from Dale Rawlings (SKIDDOO), Matt Dembicki (TRICKSTER, MR. BIG), Evan Keeling (CRUMBSNATCHERS), Andrew Cohen (HOWZIT FUNNIES), Rafer Roberts (PLASTIC FARM), and many others.
The second issue of MAGIC BULLET had a much larger print run and featured comics from: Troy Allen and David Dean, Carolyn Belefski and Joe Carabeo, Steve Becker, Andrew Cohen, Matt Dembicki, Mal Jones, Evan Keeling, Jeff McComsey, R.M. Rhodes, Rafer Roberts, Jim Rugg, Jake Warrenfeltz, Scott White and JT Wilkins
This Kickstarter campaign is intended to raise funds for the publication of our THIRD issue of MAGIC BULLET, which we intend to debut at this year's Small Press Expo in Washington DC. ALL PLEDGES $5 AND OVER WILL RECEIVE MAGIC BULLET #3
UPDATE: 07.04.11
We've got some artwork coming in for MAGIC BULLET#3. Here are a few choice previews:
NIGHTMARE THE RAT, by Rafer Roberts
Kevin Czapiewski
Dave Ryan
PRIZES:
Original artwork from Matt Dembicki, He is seen here holding the artwork for his comics that appeared in MAGIC BULLET #1 and #2
A set of 3 mini-comics by Andrew Cohen. (Howzit Funnies, Dr. W, Shh - You'll Wake the Dead) SIGNED!
A signed and sketched upon copy of DOPE FIENDS OF THE ZOMBIE CAFE, written by Sean Frost and drawn by Rafer Roberts
Set of PLASTIC FARM #1-12
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Your name listed as a Kickstarter contributor in MAGIC BULLET #3
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Your very own copy of MAGIC BULLET #3. If you live outside the DC area, or just want to make sure you get a copy, this is the pledge level for you!
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A signed and sketched upon copy of DOPE FIENDS OF THE ZOMBIE CAFE, written by Sean Frost and drawn by Rafer Roberts
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Your very own copies of MAGIC BULLET #2 and #3. Did you miss out on picking up our last issue featuring comics from Jim Rugg, Matt Dembicki, Jake Warrenfeltz, Jeff McComsey and Rafer Roberts? Well then, why not give us 8 bucks and we'll send you a copy along with issue #3. Wow!
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A signed and drawn in copy of MISHIT vol. 1 by Rafer Roberts. Regularly $8
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A set of 3 mini-comics by Andrew Cohen. (Howzit Funnies, Dr. W, Shh - You'll Wake the Dead) SIGNED!
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Set of PLASTIC FARM #1-12. Written and mostly drawn by Rafer Roberts. Featuring the artwork of Jake Warrenfeltz, Dave Morgan, Wendi Strang-Frost, Danielle Corsetto, and Dennis Culver. SIGNED by Rafer, at the very least. http://www.plasticfarm.com
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8.5x11" inked sketch by Rafer Roberts. Suggestions welcome!
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8.5x11" inked sketch by Andrew Cohen. Suggestions welcome!
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8.5x11" inked sketch by Scott White (cover artist of MAGIC BULLET #1). Suggestions welcome!
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Matt Dembicki's original artwork for his MAGIC BULLET #2 comic "Marion Barry, DC Mayor For Life". Holy cow!
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Have your likeness appear in an upcoming NIGHTMARE THE RAT story by Rafer Roberts. That's right, your name and face will appear in a cameo role in NIGHTMARE THE RAT presented in a future issue of MAGIC BULLET! Not only that, but you'll also receive a frame-ready print of that comic. (Note: this will most likely be for MAGIC BULLET #4, and you will undoubtedly be a victim of Nightmare having your teeth removed.)
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Matt Dembicki's original artwork for his MAGIC BULLET #1 comic "Monday Night". Wow! Note: This particular art comes FRAMED!
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Have your likeness appear in an upcoming NIGHTMARE THE RAT story by Rafer Roberts. That's right, you will appear in a cameo role in NIGHTMARE THE RAT presented in a future issue of MAGIC BULLET! This is similar to the $50 pledge level, however at this level you will also receive the ORIGINAL ARTWORK. (Note: this will most likely be for MAGIC BULLET #4, and you will undoubtedly be a victim of Nightmare having your teeth removed.)
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Rafer Roberts is the creator, writer and most of the time artist of PLASTIC FARM, a post-ironic new-age horror romance that chronicles one man's comedic descent into madness, despair, and world conquest. Rafer lives in western Maryland with his wife and muse and their multitude of retarded cats. He can be found online at http://www.plasticfarm.com
