Modern Polaxis - Augmented Reality Comic Book and App

A project in Montreal, Canada by Sutu
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The story of Modern Polaxis, a paranoid time traveller, needs your help to come to life as an Augmented Reality comic book.
Backers: 139
Average Pledge Per Backer: $86

Funded: $11,942 of $9,000
Dates: Jul 7th -> Aug 6th (30 days)
Project By: Sutu
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Latest News

The end is near... and it is glorious!

August 4th - via: kickstarter.com
What a great day it is.  The campaign has exceeded my expectations and there is still 5 hours to go.  The extra funds will come in handy as I have actually completed 50 pages of artwork (I went well over the 40 page approximation), which means I... (Read More)

WE MADE IT!!!!

July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! What a crazy month it's been. I appreciate all the support, the lovely messages and the tips.  I can't wait to send the books out. RADICAL NEWS!! Thanks again everyone!   (Read More)

*** BONUS ROUND ***

July 29th - via: kickstarter.com
TIme to spice things up a little. So here's the deal.  If you've already pledged and you spread the word to a friend and they decide to pledge $35 or more, you will receive a free copy of Krysalis.  If you have already pledged for Krysalis you will... (Read More)

Just a quick update... cos it was kinda strange and fun....

July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
So one of our backers (Anthony) is a lecturer at Griffith University in Australia and asked if I would be interested to Skype in to his 'Interactive narrative class' and talk about all things Polaxis, where interactive narrative is headed and whats... (Read More)

“The marriage of technology to narrative is key to creating a truly immersive story world” Web comic maverick Sutu talks augmented reality comic Modern Polaxis

July 27th - via: pipedreamcomics.co.uk
Web comic creator Sutu is one of digital comics great mavericks, seamlessly mixing multimedia content with cutting edge graphics and compelling stories in critically acclaimed series like Neomad and NAWLZ. His latest foray into the brave new world of digital comics is an augmented reality series called Modern Polaxis, which he is looking to get funded via Kickstarter. We’ve seen AR before in from Marvel and in the Anomaly graphic novel. but nothing like this. We were keen to find out how this latest venture from Sutu was set to tear through the bleeding edge of comic story-telling and into a whole new place and time so we contacted him to find out more. (Read More)

It's happening....

July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Radical!! We're %75 of the way there! Getting close. Thankyou everybody so far!  You've probably been wondering what I've been up too? I've been busy busy drawing this project like it's going to print tomorrow.   I've also made an effort to... (Read More)

Kickstart This: The Augmented Reality Comics of Modern Polaxis

July 23rd - via: comicbook.com
We get sent a lot of crowd fundraising projects to write about at ComicBook.com (please keep 'em coming) but it's rare that we see something that could change the way we look at comics. (Read More)

Polaxis an Interview with Sutu

July 16th - via: wethenerdy.com
Oscar recently had the chance to interview Sutu about his upcoming Kickstarter project Polaxis. (Read More)

New Reward. Bonus Comic!

July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Bonus Comic - KRYSALIS Hey Folks. I just recieved my latest comic in the mail today. So as a kickstarter special only I'm going to offer a discounted pre-release of the comic as a reward. There is a limited quantity as I need to save them for it's... (Read More)

The future of comic books is augmented reality, and you can fund it on Kickstarter

July 14th - via: geek.com
Though one would argue that the world of comics is doing better than ever thanks to big (and lesser) name movie adaptations, actual comics have taken a while to transition to a modern-day medium. Software and services like comiXology have made the medium’s transition to digital smooth and easily accessible, but the medium itself hasn’t changed. A new Kickstarter for an augmented reality comic book aims to changed the ink-and-paper book to something much more modern and interactive. (Read More)

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