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Break the Walls is an anthology of comic book stories inspired by the songs of the Pixies created as a tribute to the band.

Break The Walls - Comic Stories Inspired by the Pixies

Break the Walls is an anthology of comic book stories inspired by the songs of the Pixies created as a tribute to the band.
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Shawn Demumbrum
Shawn Demumbrum
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The Concept

The concept for Break the Walls is pretty simple.  What story plays in your head when you listen to your favorite Pixies song?  I approached some of my fellow comic book creators and asked them to create 4-8 pages stories inspired by their favorite Pixies songs.  The song acts as an inspiration, jumping off point, theme or mood for the story.  Each story varies in style and genre. 

The Plan

We are planning to premiere Break the Walls in time for San Diego Comicon in July.  We have 7 scripts that have been approved and turned over to the artists.  As it stands, the book will have 48 pages of illustrated stories.  We are asking backers to help with the costs to print the book, and purchase an ISBN barcode.

The Set List

  • Planet of Sound - Brian Miller, Lorenzo Cobos, and HdE
  • Velouria – Joshua Hale Fialkov and Ryan Cody
  • Monkey Gone to Heaven – Michael Macropoulos
  • Here Comes Your Man – Ernest & Beatriz Romero
  • Debaser – Ryan Cody and Scott Godlewski
  • No. 13 Baby – Christian Vilaire and Henry Barajas
  • Into the White – Gerrad McConnell and Jason Worthington
  • Where is my Mind? - Jonathan Goff and Jim Hanna

The Cover

Cover by Brian Miller (World's Finest, Birds of Prey, Booster Gold) and model Victoria Paege.

Your Support

In order for this project to be successfully, we need your support.  Not only do we need your pledges, but we need you to pass the links to our Kickstarter page to your friends.  No everyone is a fan of the Pixies (gasp), but most people know people who like independent comics, music related projects or unique storytelling.  Helping to get the word out about our project would help us as much as your pledge.  Thank you for your support.

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    Copy of Break the Wall: Stories Inspired by the Songs of the Pixies. US and Canada postage included. Mexico add $3 for postage. All other countries add $5 for postage.

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    Copy of both covers of Break the Walls: Stories Inspired by the Songs of the Pixies. US and Canada postage included. Mexico add $3 for postage. All other countries add $5 for postage.

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    Copy of Break the Wall: Stories Inspired by the Songs of the Pixies signed by the cover artist, Brian Miller and cover model, Victoria Paege. Your name in the acknowledgements page of the comic. US and Canada postage included. Mexico add $3 for postage. All other countries add $5 for postage.

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    Copy of both covers of Break the Wall: Stories Inspired by the Songs of the Pixies signed by the cover artist, Brian Miller and cover model, Victoria Paege, and the yet to be named second cover artist. Your name in the acknowledgements page of the comic. US and Canada postage included. Mexico add $3 for postage. All other countries add $5 for postage.

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    Retailer Reward Level 1: 10 copies of Break the Walls with your logo and store info on a special retailers page. Mexico add $6 for postage. All other countries add $10 for postage.
    You must pledge by June 10th in order to make the printing deadline for the retailer page. Pledges after June 10th will receive the comics, but not the store logo and information in the comic.

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    Copy of Break the Wall: Stories Inspired by the Songs of the Pixies signed by the cover artist, Brian Miller. Your name in the acknowledgements page of the comic. A signed Phoenix Comicon Exclusive "Planet of Sound" Print with art by Brian Miller and modeled by Victoria Paege. US and Canada postage included. Mexico add $3 for postage. All other countries add $5 for postage.

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    Copy of Break the Wall: Stories Inspired by the Songs of the Pixies signed by the cover artist, Brian Miller. Your name in the acknowledgements page of the comic. A signed Phoenix Comicon Exclusive "Dark Knight and Robin vs. the Mutants" Print with art by Scott Godlewski. US and Canada postage included. Mexico add $3 for postage. All other countries add $5 for postage.

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    Tour T-shirt Reward: A Break the Walls "Tour T-shirt". If you pledge at this level before June 24th, you can get your name on the shirt. Copy of Break the Wall: Stories Inspired by the Songs of the Pixies signed by the cover artist, Brian Miller. Your name in the acknowledgements page of the comic. US postage included. Canada add $5 for postage. Mexico and all other countries add $10 for postage.

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    Greeting Card: Writer Henry Barajas will write a personalized message for up to 6 greeting cards and mail them. He will include your personal details or add some from his own life. This is the perfect reward for those backers who care enough to send a card, but not enough to personalize it. Copy of Break the Wall: Stories Inspired by the Songs of the Pixies signed by the cover artist, Brian Miller. Your name in the acknowledgements page of the comic. US and Canada postage included. Mexico add $3 for postage. All other countries add $5 for postage.

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    Variant Cover Print - Copies of both versions of Break the Wall: Stories Inspired by the Songs of the Pixies signed by the cover artists. Your name in the acknowledgements page of the comic. A signed Cody/Godlewski Variant Cover Print. US and Canada postage included. Mexico add $3 for postage. All other countries add $5 for postage.

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    Retailer Reward Level 2: 30 copies of Break the Walls with your logo and store info on a special retailers page. A full page B&W ad in the bakc of the book. Mexico add $12 for postage. All other countries add $20 for postage.
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    An original art page from the story inspired by Debaser written by Ryan Cody and drawn by Scott Godlewski plus all the rewards for the $50 pledge level. US and Canada postage included. Mexico add $3 for postage. All other countries add $5 for postage.

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    SDCC Lunch - Already going to San Diego Comicon this year? This reward includes lunch with cover artist Brian Miller and publisher Shawn Demumbrum in San Diego on Saturday, July 14 at 1:00pm (time subjective to change due to Brian's panel scheduling). It also includes a copy of the comic signed by Brian and cover model Victoria Paege and your name in the acknowledgments. (Travel and Accommodations not provided so please pledge at this level only if you are already in San Diego on that day)

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    Retailer Reward Level 3: 40 copies of Break the Walls with your logo and store info on a special retailers page. A full page B&W ad on the INSIDE BACK COVER of the book. Mexico add $12 for postage. All other countries add $20 for postage. You must pledge by June 15th in order to make the printing deadline for the ad. Pledges after June 10th will receive the comics, but no the ad in the comic.

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    Macropoulos Art - An original art page from the story inspired by Monkey Gone to Heaven written and drawn by Michael Macropoulos plus all the rewards for the $50 pledge level. US and Canada postage included. Mexico add $3 for postage. All other countries add $5 for postage.

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    Retailer Reward Level 3: 75 copies of Break the Walls with your logo and store info on a special retailers page. A full page COLOR ad on the BACK COVER of the book. Mexico add $24 for postage. All other countries add $40 for postage. You must pledge by June 15th in order to make the printing deadline for the ad. Pledges after June 10th will receive the comics, but no the ad in the comic.

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    Custom Art by Brian Miller. This reward includes a single subject art print (13"x19") of your choice (subject to approval), plus a signed copy of the comic signed by Brian and cover model Victoria Paege and your name in the acknowledgements. Don't miss your opportunity to get a high quality pet portrait, your image as a superhero or a that guy that showed up at Phoenix Comicon that I can't wash out of my brain. Shipping included on this reward.

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    Variant Cover Original Art - The Original cover art for the Cody/Godlewski Variant Cover of Break the Walls.Copies of both versions of Break the Wall: Stories Inspired by the Songs of the Pixies signed by the cover artists. Your name in the acknowledgements page of the comic. A signed Cody/Godlewski Variant Cover Print. Break the Walls "Tour" T-shirt. US and Canada postage included. Mexico add $3 for postage. All other countries add $5 for postage.

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