Friends, now that the campaign has ended, I wanted to take a moment on behalf of myself and the HOPE Volume 2: "Masks" team of illustrator Sally Scott, letterer Dave Lentz, editor DrenaJo, and publisher Source Point Press, I wanted to say THANK YOU.
We took several "big swings" with this campaign, not the least of which was choosing to release only TWO interior pages from the book as to not spoil anything for anyone who wanted to go into this story as spoiler-free as possible -- and the support and enthusiasm you showed this campaign proved that choices like this were worth making... so again, THANK YOU for that.
HERE'S WHAT'S NEXT...
Over the next week or so I'll be working with the team to finalize the files for print (the whole story is already fully written and illustrated with the exception of inserting the cameo backers), and I'll also be working with SourcePoint Press to prep the BackerKit which will allow you all to finalize your orders, add-ons, shipping addresses, etc.
Given that a few major holidays are quickly approaching, we may wait to launch the BackerKit right after the first of the year (how is that only two weeks away?!?), but my goal is still to provide a fast-as-possible turn around and delivery of this book to you all... so stay tuned, friends. I believe we've not got systems in place to ensure a pretty seamless method of production and delivery of books -- including these prestige hardcover editions -- and remain both hopeful and determined to get you this book -- and future books we produce in this fashion -- moving forward into 2024 and beyond.
For now, though, again... THANK YOU! I appreciate you all so much, and if we don't talk before the holidays, I hope yours are all wonderful. I'll be prepping everything in the background and be in touch again soon!
Your friend in comics,
Dirk Manning
Stretch Goal #8 Unlocked! Campaign Ends Today!
over 2 years ago
– Fri, Dec 08, 2023 at 08:18:03 AM
THE FREE DIGITAL "MAKING OF..." COMIC HAS BEEN UNLOCKED!
Hey friends!
As of this morning -- with about six hours left in the campaign as I type this -- we've just unlocked the EIGHTH Stretch Goal -- and it's a biggie: Every pledge that includes the KS Exclusive Hardcover Edition of the book now includes a free digital comic about the making of HOPE Volume 2!
Here's all the Stretch Goals we've unlocked so far:
That... is A LOT of free bonus swag, friends, and we still have one more Stretch Goal we could still potentially unlock before the campaign ends today at about 5:00 PM EST!
If you know anyone else who will want the Kickstarter Exclusive Hardcover Edition of the book with all the bonus swag, direct them to www.AHeroForHope.com to get their copy! As always, the more people who join us the more we all get!
Again... THANK YOU, friends. I'm so very excited for all of you to get this book, and I most sincerely can't wait for all of you to get it and read it. There's A LOT going on in this one... and that's all I'm going to say about that, as I don't want to spoil anything when we're this close to the end of the campaign!
Just get ready to "catch many feels," as the kids say... and let everyone know that today is the last day to get this limited edition version of the book!
Your friend in comics,
Dirk Manning
One week left... and Digital HOPEv1 now an Add-On!
over 2 years ago
– Thu, Nov 30, 2023 at 07:51:09 PM
A new digital add-on!
Several of you asked, and I listened! You can now also get a digital copy of HOPE Volume 1: "Mother" [Special Edition] as an Add-On to your pledge! I believe this is the first time this book has ever been offered digitally, so if you've been waiting to add it to your digital library, you can now adjust your pledge accordingly by adding $15 to your pledge and including it now -- or during the BackerKit after the campaign ends!
One week left...
That aside, I also want to say THANK YOU to you all for the absolutely amazing support you've been showing this campaign! Thanks to all of you, every pledge level that includes the KS Exclusive Hardcover Edition of the book now includes:
HOPEv2 Sticker
HOPEv2 Book Mark
HOPEv2 KS Exclusive Bookplate
Signatures by Dirk Manning and Sally Scott
Sketch Remark by Sally Scott
KS Exclusive Wraparound Cover on all the KS Exclusive Hardcovers
*phew*
Remember, all these Stretch Goals are included with *ANY* pledge level that includes the KS Exclusive Hardcover Edition of the book!
We can still unlock even more Stretch Goal upgrades in this final week, too, as more people join the campaign, so keep sharing the link www.AHeroForHope.com and you all might get even more free upgrades and bonus items with your pledges!
Thanks again, everyone. I appreciate you all so much, as this book is a very important one to me, and I'm genuinely honored to be able to bring it to life with all of you!
Your friend in comics,
Dirk Manning
Stretch Goal #7 has been unlocked! The KS Exclusive Wrap-Around Cover is Here!
over 2 years ago
– Mon, Nov 20, 2023 at 07:46:14 PM
Your KS Exclusive HC Editions of the book now just got even more exclusive!
Hello friends!
Earlier today thanks to all of you we unlocked (and then blew past) the the SEVENTH Stretch Goal, unlocking the Kickstarter Exclusive Variant Wrap-Around Cover on the Hardcover Editions of the book!
I appreciate you all so much, and your support -- and sharing of the campaign -- make this all possible!
If you'd like to continue to tell more people about the campaign -- so we can unlock even more Stretch Goals during these last two weeks (and change0 of the campaign, feel free to share the link www.AHeroForHope.com with others who you feel may (or will!) enjoy HOPE!
Thank you all so very much! My main motivation in running this campaign for 30 days was so we could unlock as many Stretch Goals as possible -- and I'm glad that's continuing to be the case! Let's keep it going, friends!
Your friend in comics,
Dirk Manning
We set a new record, unlocked SIX Stretch Goals, and have added a new bundled pledge level!
over 2 years ago
– Wed, Nov 08, 2023 at 07:44:04 PM
TODAY WAS A GOOD -- AND RECORD-SETTING -- DAY!
Earlier today this campaign passed $10,000 in pledges in less than 24 hours, setting a new record for one of my creator-owned graphic novels, also unlocking the SIXTH Stretch Goal in the process! This would not have been possible without your enthusiastic support, friends... so THANK YOU. Truly. Here's everything every pledge level that includes at least the Kickstarter Exclusive Hardcover Edition of the book will now include so far:
And here's the first look at the absolutely amazing "Ultra" Round Three Stretch Goals!
Again, on behalf of myself, illustrator Sally Scott, letterer Dave Lentz, editor Drena Jo, and publisher Source Point Press... THANK YOU, friends. We all appreciate you so much, can't wait for you to read this book, and get you even more Stretch Goals bonuses and upgrades!
YOU ASKED -- WE LISTENED! A NEW PLEDGE LEVEL HAS BEEN ADDED!
Several of you have asked how to best get your hands on the whole HOPE series to date if you missed one of the 30ish "found" HOPE Volume 1 Kickstarter Exclusive Hardcover Editions that pretty much immediately got gobbled-up... and we now have you covered with the "I'M NEW HERE, TOO!" pledge level that will get you the HOPE Volume 1: "Mother" [Special Edition] TPB and the HOPE Volume 2: "Masks" Kickstarter Exclusive Hardcover at one bundled price!
If you previously only pledged for the HOPEv2 Kickstarter Exclusive Hardcover Edition and want to add HOPE Volume 1 to your pledge, you can now just go readjust your pledge to get this special bundled pledge level!
KEEP SPREADING THE WORD!
As I'm typing this update we're just shy of 200 backers, and that's in large part due to so many of you bringing new people into the fold by sharing this campaign with them! Please keep it up by sharing the link www.AHeroForHope.com with others who you think would enjoy this story -- especially now that we have the new "I'M NEW HERE, TOO!" pledge level that will allow them to get the whole series to date in one discounted pledge level!
Remember, the more people who join us, the more free Stretch Goal bonuses and upgrades we all get!
Thanks again for absolutely AMAZING record-breaking first day, everyone! We appreciate you all very much and I'll be in touch again soon!
