The Silence #1

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Help me launch the first issue of the ongoing epic sci-fi comic book series The Silence.
Backers: 130
Average Pledge Per Backer: $49

Funded: $6,328 of $2,000
Dates: Feb 27th -> Mar 31st (34 days)
Project By: Chad Nuss
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Latest News

Win a One-Day Pass to Comic Con!!!

March 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Important Announcement:  Tomorrow is the last day for The Silence Kickstarter! Anyone who pledges tomorrow or raises their pledge by any amount is eligible to receive a one-day pass to one of the following comic cons: Derby City (June 25-26, 2016),... (Read More)

Last Week and a New Goal Reached!!

March 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We are entering the final days of the Kickstarter! Over the weekend, we reached our goal of $5000! This means everyone will get a fancy bookmark to enjoy while reading The Silence comic books! On Friday, I will post an update video closing up the KS... (Read More)

100 Backers!!!

March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
We just reached 100 backers!!! Thank you for so much support! I am thankful for all of the incredible help from friends and family, but so excited to see so many supporters coming in who I have never met! I am looking forward to getting this book in... (Read More)

Bonus Print: Death on Dan's Moon

March 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
I just finished the bonus print "Death on Dan's Moon." This print will be given as a bonus reward to all physical backers. Below is a step-by-step progression from pencils to inks. I tried several different things with this picture: different subject... (Read More)

And Another Goal Reached...AGAIN!!!

March 21st - via: kickstarter.com
 We did it again!! We reached the $4500 mark. In this video, I give an update and talk about the new goals/rewards.  (Read More)

Drawing, Inking, and Receiving Critique

March 21st - via: kickstarter.com
 In this video, I give an overview of my drawing and inking process using the "Death on Dan's Moon" bonus reward poster. I also talk a bit about receiving critique. Enjoy!  (Read More)

New Bonus Goal!

March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We have over 85 backers and only $151 away from our next goal of $4500! I am waiting to hear from Kosair's Children's Hospital about donating books to their kids so in the meantime I am going to provide a new bonus goal. A good friend of mine works... (Read More)

Interviews and Reviews

March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to Walt Robillard and the BAMF podcast for an awesome interview yesterday! We had a great conversation about The Silence, the Kickstarter, themes and ideas of the book, and other interesting insights into my creative process. Check out the... (Read More)

Another Review!

March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Another review! I am honored by such kind and encouraging reactions to my first comic book!  (Read More)

My First Review!

March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Check out this AWESOME review from Travis Jones and The Blazing Defender Report Podcast:  (Read More)

Join me for a LIVE interview this Friday, March 18!

March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Exciting news: I will be doing an interview on Google Hangouts this Friday, March 18 at 1pm on the BAMF Podcast with Walt Robillard! The Friday show is the Creator's Spotlight and features interviews with indie comic creators. They have interviewed... (Read More)

Another Goal Reached!! $4200 and counting!

March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Exciting to post another update so quickly! Since yesterday, we reached our goal of $4000! That means all physical backers will receive the "Death on Dan's Moon" print I previewed yesterday.  Our next goal is $4500. For this goal, all physical... (Read More)

We Are Halfway Through and Almost Double Our Goal!

March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, we are halfway through our Kickstarter campaign! I am excited to say we have about 80 backers and about $100 away from doubling our original goal at $4000! As a result, we will be giving away 100 copies of The Silence to schools, another 25 to... (Read More)

On to the next goal!

March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
This weekend was a HUGE success!! We had 7 more backers contribute to the Kickstarter and pledged $632. This raises our overall pledges to $3458.00! Not only did we surpass the last bonus goal, but we are only $48 away from the new goal!!! This means... (Read More)

Lexington Comic Con

March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
I spent this weekend at Lexington Comic Con promoting The Silence and the Kickstarter. The weekend was a HUGE success with several more pledges given. I also got to meet Matt Hawkins from Top Cow and the guys from Comic Book Men and gave them a copy... (Read More)

Proofs Have Arrived!

March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Over the weekend, I received the proof copies of The Silence #1! They look great! Here is a preview of what you will be getting soon: The Silence 1: Proofs  (Read More)

Breaking the Silence: Video Update

March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
On my YouTube channel, I post a series of videos called "Breaking the Silence." In these short videos, I give updates on the Kickstarter, talk about my artistic process, and provide other info regarding The Silence. Check out the new video talking... (Read More)

We Did It Again!!

March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Great news! We just surpassed the $2500 mark!!! Now, 100 elementary and high school students will have The Silence #1 in their hands to help them with their education!! Now, on to the next level!  Our next goal will be $3000. When we reach this new... (Read More)

We're Close to the Next Goal!!

March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
We are only $81 away from reaching our next bonus goal! That means over 100 children will get free copies of The Silence to use in their school curriculum!! Invite your friends and family to invest in The Silence and help us use comic books to serve... (Read More)

The Silence #1 is Completed and Print-Ready!

March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
I am excited to announce that The Silence #1 is completed and print-ready! I will be ordering proofs this week. When the Kickstarter is finished, I will put in our first run order of 1000+ books for our backers and to sell throughout the year! Here... (Read More)

What's Next for the Kickstarter and The Silence comics?

March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Check out this video as I thank my backers and explain what's next for the Kickstarter and The Silence comics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlJDmDl36OE  (Read More)

Bonus Goal #1: $2500

March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Now that we have met the original funding goal for The Silence, we will be looking to reaching some new goals. The next Bonus Goal will be $2500.  When we reach this goal, I will donate 50 comic books to Mr. Terry Harbison's AP Literature and... (Read More)

We Reached the Goal!!!

March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
In less than 8 hours since my last update and only a few days since the launch, we have officially reached the funding goal for The Silence #1 Kickstarter!!! The response has been incredible and far beyond what I expected! Thank you!!! Now, on to... (Read More)

Halfway There Already!!

March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
After 2 days of an Early Bird pre-launch and the 1st Official Day of the Kickstarter Campaign, we have already reached our halfway mark with pledges of $1023.00!! Thank you for your fantastic support! You are proving The Silence will be a successful... (Read More)

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