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A slice-of-life graphic novel about 4 strangers whose lives intertwine through a New York City pawn shop.
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    Signed print edition and digital download of the graphic novel, with your name printed in a special "Thank You" section in the back of the book. (+$10 for international)

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    All of the $25 rewards plus a limited edition art print, a homemade CD mix tape to accompany your reading, and a digital download of the creators' other comics, Footprints and The Secret Adventures of Houdini. (+$10 for international)

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    All of the $50 rewards plus an 8x10 B&W sketch of the backer's choice and your name printed in a special "Thank You" section in the back of the book.(+$10 for international)

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    All of the $50 rewards plus an 8x10 color sketch of the backer's choice with your name in an extra special "Thank You" page in the front of the book. (+$10 for international)

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    TALKIN' SHOP SPECIAL: All of the $50 rewards and your name in an extra special "Thank You" page in the front of the book, plus a one hour Skype session with Joey to talk shop -- writing, comics, movies, cats, whatever -- he prefer it be cats. (+$10 for international)

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    BIG APPLE SPECIAL: If you're in New York City, Sean will travel to your location -- comic shop, party, whatever -- and perform his escape act with the backer's choice of straight jacket, handcuffs, or chains. You'll also get the $50 rewards and your name will appear in an extra special "Thank You" page in the front of the book. (NYC Only, dates to be arranged by Sean and backer)

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    EDITOR’S HAT: All of the $50 rewards and your name in an extra special "Thank You" page in the front of the book, plus Joey will edit up to 22-pages of comic book script until you both agree that your story is undeniably amazing. (+$10 for international)

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    Have your portrait drawn into the book as a photograph on the wall of the coffee shop a character frequents, and receive the original 8x10 portrait to display at home -- plus all of the $50 rewards and your name in an extra special "Thank You" page in the front of the book. (+$10 for international)

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    NAMESAKE: All of the $50 rewards and your name in an extra special "Thank You" page in the front of the book, plus you can name one of the characters in the book (a REAL WORLD name -- no Skywalkers or Bagginses) and keep one original page of art featuring said character. (+$10 for international)

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    COMMUTER: Be drawn into the book as a commuter on the famed NYC subway and receive the original page of art featuring your likeness, plus all of the $50 rewards and your name in an extra special "Thank You" page in the front of the book. (+$10 for international)

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    HIPSTER: Be drawn into the book as a Williamsburg hipster and receive the original page of art featuring your likeness, plus all of the $50 rewards and your name in an extra special "Thank You" page in the front of the book. (+$10 for international)

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    All of the $50 rewards plus an illustrated poem with original art personalized for you by the writer and artist, which they will also perform on video and post online in dedication to you. You will also receive your name in an extra special "Thank You" page in the front of the book and one page of original art of the artist's choice. (+$10 for international)

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    All of the $50 rewards plus co-write a bonus short story for the book with Joey that Sean will illustrate. You will also receive one extra print copy, an original page of art of the artist's choice, and your name listed in the extra special "Thank You" page in the front of book. (+$15 for international)

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    All of the regular $50 rewards, plus the backer can dedicate OUR book to whoever they like with a special message. Must be tasteful, of course. Marriage proposals are welcome. You will also receive an extra signed copy to give to the dedicatee along with an original page of art of the artist's choice. ($+15 for international)

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    All of the regular $50 rewards, an original page of art of the artist's choice, plus Sean will travel to any location in the continental United States to perform his escape act with backer's choice of straight jacket, handcuffs, or chains. Coordination of dates will be left to Sean and the backer. (US Only)

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    Be drawn into the book as a patron of the Pawn Shop and receive the original page of art featuring your likeness, plus all of the $50 rewards and your name in an extra special "Thank You" page in the front of the book. (+$10 for international)

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    Be drawn into the book as a New York City bum and receive one page of original art featuring your likeness, plus all of the $50 rewards and your name in an extra special "Thank You" page in the front of the book. (+$10 for international)

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