Vertically Challenged Comic Book: Tall Tale of a Short Story
A project in Richmond, KY by Rick McGee000days
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A tall tale of a short story.The popular "Vertically Challenged Artwork" series gets a comic book! A little hero faces higher powers.
Backers: 37
Average Pledge Per Backer: $30
Funded: $1,092 of $1,000
Dates: Oct 9th -> Nov 3rd (26 days)
Project By: Rick McGee
Backers: 37
Average Pledge Per Backer: $30
Funded: $1,092 of $1,000
Dates: Oct 9th -> Nov 3rd (26 days)
Project By: Rick McGee
$1,092
current pledge level
Last Updated: November 3 @ 00:30 -0500 GMT
109%
of goal
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Latest News
Working on Rewards: Card Set 
November 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Finishing the sketch card set that assembles into a big Vertically Challenged poster! I'm having fun with bonuses and extras for backers. (Read More)
New Reward: International Book Level
October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
As the countdown clock shifts from days to hours, I'm adding a new reward level to celebrate successful funding of the project. At the $15 reward level, international backers can receive a copy of the book shipped worldwide! It has been a pleasure... (Read More)
Who do you thank when you have such luck?
October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm all shook up. Thanks for the great response to the project. It looks like the goal will be reached early with a couple days to pass the goal, which means bonus rewards! More details soon. (Read More)
The Countdown to Blast Off
October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
We're nearing the funding deadline and things are looking up. Thanks for spreading the word about Vertically Challenged! The project has almost reached the funding goal, and hopefully the next few days will see some more surprises. Today, a sneak... (Read More)
Reading Between the Lines (and Panels) - Extras Announced
October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
In sequential art like comic books, a lot can happen in between the panels. Sometimes this is a necessity. Fewer pages in a book may mean fewer panels, so the author and artist work together to imply the transitions between panels, and even the... (Read More)
Bonus Book Reward: mini-book now included
October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to all backers who have come onboard in the last two days! Due to the positive response and the goal being in view, I am adding a bonus to each level that includes a copy of the book. This bonus will be a special mini-book that plays a role in... (Read More)
Celebrity Endorsements of Vertically Challenged (Cosplay)
October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
I've added some photos of recent celebrity endorsements of Vertically Challenged on the project home page. Check out the fun collection of photos as fans pose with the VC versions of their characters. I always enjoy seeing heroes and villains with... (Read More)
Welcome New Backers
October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Welcome aboard to the new backers that joined the project this weekend! Thanks for helping Vertically Challenged pass the half-way mark to its goal. We have just under two weeks left, and I believe we're going to make it! I'm working on some... (Read More)
Vertically Challenged Takes to the Road!
October 17th - via: kickstarter.com
This Saturday I return to the annual Kokomo-Con, a comic book convention in Kokomo, Indiana. This event was the convention that launched my artistic travels a few years back, and was the first place I shared the Ramone Cologne comic book (a... (Read More)
Tracking Progress and Support
October 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Click the image to see support data (Read More)
High Definition and Image Quality Updates
October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
This week I got to see some high resolution scans for the book, and the image quality is the best I've seen on any of my projects. I always work with the printing company to make sure the final product matches my original paintings, and the... (Read More)
International Rewards and Levels Now Added! "It's a Small World After All"
October 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Introducing the "It's a Small World" level of support. For $5, backers receive a PDF version of the complete VC Comic Book and an exclusive painting via digital image email, suitable for printing. Backers also receive their name in the... (Read More)
New Rewards Summary and Images
October 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Support continues on Day 2, and more backers are checking out the project! Thanks to everyone for spreading the word. I've seen Tweets, facebook shares, and emails telling new people about Vertically Challenged. I've added a new set of images to the... (Read More)
Great First Day - Thanks!
October 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to everyone who backed the project on Day 1 or promoted it around various social network sites! Kickstarter sent me a note that they consider this a tremendous and amazing first day. So we're off to a great start. I'll have more updates today... (Read More)
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