Hope returns in the second volume of this fan-favorite and critically-acclaimed graphic novel series... and here come the villains!
Latest Updates from Our Project:
HOPE is going to the printer... have you completed your BackerKit?
about 2 years ago
– Wed, Feb 07, 2024 at 06:30:12 PM
OUR HERO IS ON HER WAY TO THE PRINTER...
Hey friends!
I'm excited to announce that -- as of this morning -- the final-final-final PDF was approved for HOPE Volume 2: "Masks" and the book has officially been sent to Source Point Press, and from there it will be going off to the printer! Huzzah!
To celebrate, here's a look at the full wraparound cover that those of you who pledged for the Kickstarter Exclusive Hardcover will be getting:
Art by Sally Scott and Design by Dave Lentz (Spine Dress/Credits not included)
HAVE YOU FILLED OUT YOUR BACKERKIT?
This is important, friends: Whalebacker will be using BackerKit to ship the books and fulfill the campaign once the books arrive from the printer, so in order to make sure you get your stuff, complete your HOPE Volume 2 BackerKit at https://hopevolume2.backerkit.com.
Also, keep in mind that this is where you can add some of my other books to your order all with FREE SHIPPING as well! Huzzah! Treat yo'self!
And speaking of other books...
So... uh... do you like werewolves and/or westerns?
Now that the fulfillment for ARN ANDERSON: MY LIFE AS THE ENFORCER is completed and HOPE Volume 2: "Masks" is at the publisher and heading to the printer, I'm pleased to announce that my next Kickstarter project has been announced and will be launching later this month:
HOMESTEAD is a Native American/Western werewolf graphic novel written by me with illustrator/co-creator Les Garner, Lakota Creative Consultant Rau Blackhawk, colorist Colin Johnson, letterer Dave Lentz, and editor Drena Jo. If the idea of a 100-page done-in-one graphic novel with this concept by this team doesn't excite you, well, I'm not sure what will, so I hope you'll take a moment to go to www.HomesteadComic.com and click "Notify Me On Launch" so you'll get a one-time notification the moment we go live. After all, this is how to best increase your chances of getting one of the pledge levels that includes the full-body HOMESTEAD werewolf statues as part of your package!
Yeah... you read that right!
HOMESTEAD will be launching on Kickstarter later this month. Get ready to howl at the moon, friends... and rest assured, I'll be in touch with you all here again soon!
Your friend in comics, Dirk Manning
BackerKits have been sent!
about 2 years ago
– Fri, Jan 19, 2024 at 11:13:22 AM
Here's the BackerKit link if you didn't get it yet!
Hey all!
Earlier today you should have all gotten a link to the HOPE Volume 2: “Masks” BackerKit, which is where you need to go to verify your address and finalize your order.
If you didn't see (or get) the email, you can access your BackerKit HERE:
As mentioned a moment ago, through BackerKit you'll also be able to provide us with your shipping address and specify any other details... including adding on any bonus items you may want.
You can also share the BackerKit link if you know anyone who perhaps missed the initial campaign but may want to get a copy of the book and the other items available.
(Fear not, the hardcover edition and the Kickstarter Exclusive Stretch Goals are NOT being made available to anyone who didn't preorder it through the Kickstarter Campaign. As always, only YOU get those numerous perks for preordering through the campaign!)
What You Need to Know About BackerKit (Especially if You've Never Used it Before)
Your BackerKit will be pre-populated with the rewards you pledged for during the campaign. After you answer the questions related to your pledge level (if applicable), BackerKit will take you to the Add-Ons page. The Add-Ons page is set up just like a web store where you'll be able to include any Add-Ons you may have wanted by adding extra money to your pledge during the campaign. Basically, it's just like you're shopping online – and just as easy!
Otherwise, just confirm your pledge and shipping address and you'll be good to go!
If you have any questions, please send a message through the BackerKit page -- or send me a Direct Message through this platform -- and I'll be in touch soon!)Here's the BackerKit link one more time:
In regards to the book production, the cameos have all been drawn in, and as of earlier today I sent the final pagination guide for the whole book to our designed Dave Lentz to finish putting it all together!
Once that’s done we’ll be sending the book to the printers, friends… so expect more updates on this soon too!
In the meantime, fill out your BackerKit… and feel free to share the link with anyone you know who may have missed the campaign but still want to get the book or anything else we’re offering through it!
Your friend in comics,
Dirk Manning
BackerKits are forthcoming!
about 2 years ago
– Tue, Jan 16, 2024 at 07:39:10 PM
BackerKit links are forthcoming! Here's what to expect!
Hey all!
This week you will all be getting a link to BackerKit, which is where you need to go to verify your address and finalize your order.
(A few of you may have just gotten it this evening as part of the "Smoke Test"... and then they'll go out "en mass" by the end of the week.)
Through BackerKit you'll also be able to provide your shipping address and specify any other details... including adding on any bonus items or extra books from my available selection you may want!
Again, if you didn't get it tonight, don't fret -- they'll all be going out in the next few days -- and I'll be sending you all a full update then!
I'll be in touch soon! Thanks so much!
Your friend in comics, Dirk Manning
HOPEv2 HC Cover Sneak Peek and BackerKit Update!
about 2 years ago
– Sun, Jan 07, 2024 at 02:48:51 PM
Hello friends!
I hope the beginning of the year is treating you all well!
I just wanted to let you know I'm currently in the final stages of prepping the BackerKIt for HOPE Volume 2: "Masks"... and my hope is that it will be ready to launch this week!
In the meantime, the semi-final draft of the bonus prose story was finished today, and aside from the "Hey Look That's Me!" cameo backers being added to the book, once the prose story is edited we'll be ready to get the book to the printer!
If you were a "HEY LOOK! THAT'S ME!" cameo backer, please see the last update about getting me your headshot! HURRY! THE CLOCK IS TICKING!
That aside, here's a quick peek at the front of the wrap-around cover to the KS Exclusive Hardcover Edition of HOPE Volume 2: "Masks" by artist Sally Scott!
You'll see what Hope is guarding Anna from on the back cover... but I don't want to spoil anything for you all yet. Heh.
That's all for now, friends! I'll be in touch very soon about the BackerKit... and we'll then get this ready for print... and a quick turn around to delivery, as we all can't wait for you to read it!
Your friend in comics,
Dirk Manning
Hey cameo backer... have you sent me your photo?
over 2 years ago
– Sat, Jan 06, 2024 at 10:58:35 AM
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