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Penny has set every possible failsafe so she can see the legendary "Nebula Sirens" without risking her life. What could go wrong?

FAILSAFE: Comic by Ian Struckhoff & Ryan Cody

Penny has set every possible failsafe so she can see the legendary "Nebula Sirens" without risking her life. What could go wrong?
Penny has set every possible failsafe so she can see the legendary "Nebula Sirens" without risking her life. What could go wrong?
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After a while taking FAILSAFE and my other comics to conventions, and a while longer focusing on my day job, I'm back actively writing comics again! I'm writing today to... Read more

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Digital Rewards

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Rewards!

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Your rewards have been ordered!

Everyone,

      Just a quick update from me, with two important but quick pieces of news.

      First, all of the rewards surveys have been returned,... Read more

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Remember your surveys!

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Latest News: Bonus Bonanza! (Bonus story, bonus content, bonus upgrades, and more...)

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Cover No. 1

Everyone,

      I'm excited to announce that we're at full steam again with FAILSAFE, and I have something special to show you!

      All of the... Read more

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Update - Progress and Covers

Everyone,

     Thank you for your patience in recent months. Now that progress is happening on the book more regularly, I plan to provide much more frequent updates. Today,... Read more

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New Year - New Updates!

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Thank you!

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Successfully raised $2,370 with 92 backers

FINAL UPDATE!

This is it. About (updated) 5 hours from now, the Kickstarter will be closed. If you're thinking of pre-ordering, or otherwise contributing, now is the time!

As this project has... Read more

Goals and Goals - Why we're still pushing

It looks like I should clear something up, so people don't misconstrue why we're still promoting this project. A number of people have noticed that the Kickstarter for FAILSAFE has... Read more

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Cover Treatment with art by Jonathan Wyke

With things moving so fast, I don't have time to spare if there are cool things to show you guys. And boy do I have something cool to show you... Read more

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PROCESS - Step 8: Page 17 Inks

Everyone,

       Well. This is it-- We're down to the wire now. When I woke up this morning, Kickstarter had switched over to count our remaining time in... Read more

PROCESS - Step 7: Page 17 Layout

Everyone,

       Where does the time go? With just four days left, we're now well into our last week of fundraising, and we still need your help. In... Read more

4 Days

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7 Days

Everyone,

     I've been trying not to bug you as often lately with updates, but today seems like a good time to remind you that we're still trying to... Read more

PROCESS - Step 6: Page 17 Script - Plus Deathlings video

Everyone,

      Every week, I have been sharing an update to show you how the book progresses from the original ideas all the way to finished pages.

     Last week,... Read more

New Reward - Original Art Bonanza!

With this Kickstarter in its last month now, we have added a brand new reward level.

We're calling it the "Original Art Bonanza" for the simple reason that it's the... Read more

One Month

I checked out the Kickstarter today, and realized that time has really flown-- We now have just 30 days left. For the first time, it's really clear that the clock... Read more

PROCESS - Step 5: Page 16 Colors

In past weeks, we've covered the evolution of the the comic from idea to finished page. This week, just in time to celebrate passing our main goal, I can finally... Read more

Fan Art by Francesca

We may have met our first funding goal on Friday, but that doesn't mean there's any resting going on around here. We have a long way to go until our... Read more

Funded!

I'm writing this fine Friday afternoon with some great big news in the world of FAILSAFE-- As of a few moments ago, we hit our funding goal!

What that means... Read more

Quick Progress Report

Everyone,

   I just wanted to send out a quick update, to let you all know about a progress milestone. As of tonight, I am declaring the script complete, aside... Read more

Fan art by Betty Black and much more news!

We have so much news going on right now, I have decided to send out a second update today. I can't see any point in waiting to share any of this... Read more

PROCESS - Step 4: Page 16 Inks

Every week, we post a special update to show you the process that the comic goes through as it comes to life-- From the story outline to the final page.

... Read more

The first Black Label Comics assistant-- er, sidekick!

Today's update is a bit different from usual, in that I have some cool general news about my comics operation. Starting today, it's no longer a one-man operation!

Aside of... Read more

PROCESS - Step 3: Page 16 Layouts

Every week, I have been posting an update explaining the process for creating FAILSAFE, and showing you early artwork that goes into the creating of the comic. This week is... Read more

New Reward: Exclusive Variant Edition

I hope you will agree that today's news is really special. We have decided to produce an limited edition version of FAILSAFE for our Kickstarter backers.

This version will have... Read more

Fan Art by Val Nicharico

I am literally posting today's fan art update within minutes of seeing it for the first time myself, because I'm so excited to share it with all of you.

Amazing... Read more

PROCESS - Step 2: Script and Final Designs

As promised, we will be posting a special update every week, following the process of creating the comic from the grount up. We'll take you through all the steps from... Read more

Pin-up Art by Jonathan Wyke

Last week, I was able to share a piece of fan art by my friend and collaborator Jonathan Wyke. However, I'm even more excited to share a preview of a... Read more

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Fan Art by Womanthology Artist Valia Kapadai

To round out this week's updates, I'd like to share another wonderful piece of Failsafe fan art featuring our protagonist Captain Penny.

The timing couldn't be much better on this... Read more

Gorgeous "Nebula" Fan Art by Jonathan Wyke

Next up is another wonderful piece of fan art, this time from my collaborator the great Jonathan Wyke. We've seen our protagonist Penny plenty, but this one features one of... Read more

Epic Fan Art by La-Sinopia

I hope you will all find today's art update as exciting as I did when I first saw it.

This piece is by ~la-sinopia on DeviantArt, who saw our article... Read more

PROCESS - Step 1: Outline and Design

Throughout this Kickstarter campaign, I will be sharing a lot of art from the comic with you. One regular feature will be a look behind the scenes at the process,... Read more

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Official Launch - July 5th

This Kickstarter will officially be launching on July 5th.

Until then, we're accepting pledges but not actively promoting. You're welcome to contribute, and spread the word, or ask any questions.... Read more

Join our Street Team - Free Reward Upgrades!

We're putting together a "street team" to help promote this Kickstarter, so you can have a direct hand in making this exciting comic happen!

Street Team Members will be asked... Read more

Promo Art

To kick off this project, there's no better place to start than this gorgeous promo art by Ryan Cody. (Failsafe logo by Ryan, other designs by me.)

Over the coming... Read more
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