Hello ThoughtScape Comics backers!
I am sorry to report that the Zoop campaign for ThoughtScape Comics #1 and #2 didn't reach its goal. Tongue-in-cheek newsletter title allusions aside, there is good news here: we tried a new approach, we tried a new comics-centric crowdfunding platform, and we succeeded in getting over 150 folks to back the project, which is not nothing. Also, on the personal front, I had a great time working with the Zoop team and can’t recommend them highly enough.
And more good news, even though the campaign is over, you can still support ThoughtScape Comics!
Here's how: while I figure out how best to bring our completed second issue to the world, some incredible artists are at work on pages for TSC #3 and beyond, and if I can score some funds, that work can continue uninterrupted so we don't lose creative momentum. Then, when I figure out what the model will be for releases moving forward, TSC can better attempt to keep a regular release schedule. So, if you had funds earmarked for the TSC Zoop campaign and would like to lend a hand, please now consider:
Buying TSC #1 if you don't already have it! I have both the wonderful, PrintNinja-printed physical copies available and PDFs. At sale prices! Want to buy a handful for your friends or for your comic shop? Hit me up at mattmlpdx@gmail.com and we can talk retailer/bulk pricing!
Picking up the 100+ page PDF behind-the-scenes PDF (note: not really 35 cents).
Grabbing the standalone Adorable Orphans short story from me and Lisa Naffziger for a small taste of the ThoughtScape for you or a friend.
Buying the Lifeformed Graphic Novels! Lifeformed: Cleo Makes Contact and Lifeformed: Hearts and Minds! 200 PAGES EACH! Written by me, co-created and with art from Cassie Anderson. These are my last copies of the Dark Horse Comics print run of these critically-acclaimed books. Makes a great gift for your middle grade or YA reader.
Picking up the Scout Comics re-release of Lifeformed’s first chapter as a single comic issue.
Subscribing to the paid plans for Nervous System, this very ThoughtScape Comics newsletter. Stay up to date on all things ThoughtScape Comics AND AT THE PAID TIER, get special behind the scenes content detailing the creation of TSC. PLUS, this paid tier is where George Pendle and I will debut LifeTech Confidential, our epistolary series detailing the history of the nefarious corporation that runs the ThoughtScape, and this series is going to be a blast. Sign up for the founding member subscription and I will send you a copy of TSC #1 and while supplies last, a ThoughtScape print, and a random comic book! AND you will get PDFs of any and all TSC releases moving forward! Standard paid tier is $5 per month or $30 per year, founding member plan is $50. And of course there is the free tier if you just want to get the news and my rants. To get started on a paid tier, head to the bottom of this post and click the Subscribe button! Sign up now and you will have immediate access (in this post) to that 100+ page behind-the-scenes PDF for TSC #1!
Proceeds from all of the above will go toward art costs for ThoughtScape Comics #3, #4 and #5 (and once those are covered, printing costs for issue #2).
Speaking of those issues - which are all around 70% complete already - what do we have in store? Well, here's a small peek...
Pretty amazing, right? And there is SO MUCH MORE!
As always, thank you so much for your support. It means the world to me, and I can't wait to get more stories to you!
Matt
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