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The first true and accurate graphic novel telling the story of the death of the wild west's outlaw, Billy the Kid.

The True Death of Billy the Kid by Rick Geary

The first true and accurate graphic novel telling the story of the death of the wild west's outlaw, Billy the Kid.
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Mark Rosenbohm
Mark Rosenbohm
218 backers pledged $8,897 to help bring this project to life.
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Stretch goal added for Murder at the Hollywood Hotel!

We'll be printing a full color bookmark for everyone who receives a book if we reach the stretch goal of $10,000.  Below is the pencil art for that bookmark.

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Page 28 from Murder at the Hollywood Hotel

Here's page 28 from the new Kickstarter campaign.  It's a beautiful example of Rick's incredible pen work.  Original art pages are available for purchase at the $250 reward level and... Read more

Bookplate art for Murder at the Hollywood Hotel

Here's the pencil art for the bookplate level from Murder at the Hollywood Hotel.  The finished pen and ink art is available for $175 on it's own reward level and... Read more

The animated film

I wanted to share this image from the animated short which inspired the book. Rick produced this short film in the early 80's and I hope to be able to... Read more

Page 20

Here's the art for page 20 of the new book. You can own this beautiful original and a copy of the book by backing at this reward level.  Here's a... Read more

Original art

Here's page 25 from the book available as one of the reward levels. Please take a look at the rest of the rewards we have for Murder at the Hollywood... Read more

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4th free drawing

Here is one more drawing to be randomly awarded to backers of Murder at the Hollywood Hotel.

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Free drawing giveaway

Here's the 3rd drawing to be randomly awarded to Murder at the Hollywood Hotel Kickstarter backers.

More free art

If any of you haven't yet backed Murder at the Hollywood Hotel here is the second drawing that we will randomly award to a backer at the $20 or above... Read more

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Art giveaway!

Here's one of a number of drawings will be randomly given away to those who support us at the $20 or above level in our new Kickstarter campaign.

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Here at Comic-con

We're at Comic-con in booth F6 with a preview of Murder at the Hollywood Hotel. Stop by and say hi or take a look at the campaign here on Kickstarter.

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Deluxe book rewards

For those who've asked, here's an example of the book with character drawing that you'll receive at that level. For $50 you'll get the book with an original drawing by... Read more

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New book launch

In case anyone missed it, we've just launched the campaign for Rick's latest book project, Murder at the Hollywood Hotel!

There are lots of reward levels to choose from.  Original... Read more

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The books have arrived!

 Our shipment of books has finally arrived, so we'll begin to fulfill Kickstarter rewards immediately. Over the course of the next week to 10 days, we hope to have everything... Read more

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Another update.

While we're waiting for the books to arrive any day now, I wanted to report that we've decided to print a full color bookmark, which was originally slated for the... Read more

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Update from our printer

I just received news that our books have shipped from the printer and will be here in approximately 5 weeks. We'll begin fulfilling rewards just as soon as they arrive.... Read more

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Billy the Kid successfully funded!

Thanks to everyone who participated and made this book happen.  This is the 3rd project we've successfully created on Kickstarter.  

It's a true testament to Rick's fans that we're... Read more

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Successfully raised $8,897 with 218 backers

1 day left!

Today is your last chance to pledge and receive a copy of Rick Geary's latest book,  The True Death of Billy the Kid on Kickstarter.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1744289925/the-true-death-of-billy-the-kid-by-rick-geary

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Less than 3 days to go

A little less than 3 days remain and we're very close to the stretch goal of $9,000.  Rick has completed the art for the stretch goal full color bookmark...and it's... Read more

We've added a stretch goal

We're not far from the $9,000 mark, so we've added a stretch goal to include a full color bookmark with every book purchase if we hit that goal.

There is... Read more

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4 days remain

Only four more days to back this project.

There are still lots of great rewards left.  You can get yourself drawn into the book for only $300 or get a... Read more

Rick interviewed at The Beat

Thanks to Pádraig Ó Méalóid and The Beat for this terrific interview on comicsbeat.com.

You can read it here:

http://comicsbeat.com/interview-rick-geary-on-kickstarter-murder-and-billy-the-kid/

Only one more week left, but you can also order... Read more

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A new interview with Rick

A new interview with Rick is coming on Monday. He'll talk about his Kickstarter projects and many other things, including the upcoming Louise Brooks detective book from NBM. I'll post... Read more

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A new friend at Comic-Con.

It was a great thrill when Guillermo Del Toro came by the table at comic con. Rick was excited at the chance to meet him. The Billy the Kid Kickstarter... Read more

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Pledge today!

Be sure to make your pledge at the $20 and above level before the end of today to be eligible for one of four pieces of Rick Geary original art.

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One final drawing.

Rick has sent me one final drawing of Butch Cassidy to give another lucky backer the opportunity to win a piece of his original art. With only 150 backers at... Read more

2nd drawing giveaway.

Here's the next drawing you'll be eligible for if you pledge at the $20 or above level. All pledges before the end of Comic-Con on Sunday evening are eligible including... Read more

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Pat Garrett drawing

Ricks first drawing available for a random backer. Pledge at $20 or above and you can win this or one of other soon to be posted drawings by Rick. Submit... Read more

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Comic Con giveaways

While Rick is at Comic Con, we'll be offering all of our backers a chance to win original drawings from Rick. Anyone who pledges at the $20 or above level... Read more

Billy the Kid original art

Thanks to everyone who has pledged and become eligible for the original art drawing.  
There are approximately 130 of you whose names will go into the hat.  We'll announce... Read more

Back this project and get an original art page.

Pledge at the $20 or above level to this project before the start of business tomorrow (9 am CST) and one random backer will be chosen to receive a page... Read more

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New level added

We've added the original art for the book plate as a new level to give one person the opportunity to own the original black and white, inked art.  For $175,... Read more

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Follow Rick on Facebook

Follow the progress on 'The True Death of Billy the Kid' and Rick's other projects on Facebook.

Here's a link to that page:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rick-Geary-Cartoonist-and-Illustrator/530760693643201?ref_type=bookmark

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Comic Book Legal Defense fund party at Comic-Con

We've been invited to be one of the featured projects at the CBLDF's Comic-Con Welcome Party on Thursday, July 24 at Comic-Con in San Diego.  This party is sponsored by Kickstarter... Read more

A revision to the rewards level and bookplate preview!

Just a short update to let everyone know that I've added a picture of the pencil art for the bookplate to the project page.  I'll include it here also.

In... Read more

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Billy the Kid is funded!

Thanks to everyone who made this happen.

As a point of interest here's a link to an interview with Rick that appeared on yesterday's Comic's Journal.  It's a terrific piece... Read more

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We're now a Kickstarter staff pick!

I've just been informed the our Billy the Kid project is now a Kickstarter Staff Pick!

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Update and a couple of new rewards...

I'd just like to thank everyone who has participated to help put this book on the road to becoming a reality.  I'd also like to mention that I've added a... Read more

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