ComicBook Babylon: The Real Villains & Heroes of Comics
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Clifford Meth's essays & interviews with comics' top creators offers a rare perspective into the industry's inner workings.
Backers: 286
Average Pledge Per Backer: $39
Funded: $11,219 of $2,200
Dates: May 20th -> Jul 1st (43 days)
Project By: Clifford Meth (Aardwolf Publishing)
Backers: 286
Average Pledge Per Backer: $39
Funded: $11,219 of $2,200
Dates: May 20th -> Jul 1st (43 days)
Project By: Clifford Meth (Aardwolf Publishing)
$11,219
current pledge level
Last Updated: July 1 @ 23:01 -0400 GMT
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10 Hours Left. Steal This Art. 
July 1st - via: kickstarter.com
We're really in the home stretch now. And we don't want any cheese to stand alone, so we've rolled up the available art into one fat perk for some lucky collector. With just about everything else sold out, the new “STEAL THIS ART” PERK... (Read More)
$10K Goal. Thank you. You're Gonna *LOVE* Your Stuff
June 27th - via: kickstarter.com
We're hit our final stretch goal and we can't thank you enough. This book is just three days from funding and this will likely be our last update... You'll be pleased to know that the book you originally ordered is now twice the size initially... (Read More)
And now...The DAVE COCKRUM Alternate Cover
June 27th - via: kickstarter.com
This perk is only being offered to those of you who have already purchased a hard copy of ComicBook Babylon: As promised, we're creating an extremely limited edition of the book with an alternate cover by Dave Cockrum (colored by Michael Netzer).... (Read More)
Original Art Prices cut! Kubert, Perez, Colan...
June 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to everyone's generous and enthusiastic support, the size of this book will be DOUBLE what we initially planned, with a lot more art and three covers. We can't thank you enough. With just 4 days to go and $250 short of our final goal, we've... (Read More)
Original Art from George Perez, Marie Severin, Adam Kubert...and WILL EISNER
June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
We've just added some one-of-a-kind items as perks. If you're already a supporter of this project, there's no need to add the item (though that's easier on us!) You can just increase your bid and let us know what your selection is. First come, first... (Read More)
Inexpensive Original Art
June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
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More Art... And More Coming
June 25th - via: kickstarter.com
We're in the last six days so prepare to be bombarded. First, we just added the "Most Ridiculous Art Bonanza" Perk Package, which includes original art from GENE COLAN, MICHAEL NETZER, Jackson Guice, Denis Rodier, and Wagner/Witherby... Stay tuned... (Read More)
And now... JIM STERANKO
June 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
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And now, Harlan Ellison
June 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
HARLAN ELLISON has just officially joined the tribunal questioning me in the turnabout-is-fair-play section of COMIC BOOK BABYLON. Significant? You bet. Harlan is the standard bearer; he is one of the most important literary voices of the last... (Read More)
Art Sold IMMEDIATELY... So we added MORE!
June 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
The "Ridiculous Art Bonanza" Perk Package was gone five minutes after we announced it. So we've just added the "Even More Ridiculous Art Bonanza" Perk Package, which includes original art from GENE COLAN, MICHAEL NETZER, RICH BUCKLER and BOB... (Read More)
Some one-of-a-kind perks
June 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Just nine (9) days left so we're clearing the shelves in hopes of hitting our ultimate $10K goal. Noting how quickly our other original art perk packages sold out, we've just added some great new perks: The "Ridiculous Art Bonanza" offers some lucky... (Read More)
A nod from Marv Wolfman
June 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We've now passed $8K thanks to all of you and some generous support for this project from professionals across the industry. I'd like to take a moment to thank MARV WOLFMAN (co-creator of Raven, Starfire & Cyborg for DC and Blade for... (Read More)
New BIG Perk
June 17th - via: kickstarter.com
First, we'd like to recognize and thank writer MARK WAID for backing this project. Second, we apologize to those annoyed by the updates...but that's showbiz. Please stay with us--it's almost over. Third, as we hit the last two weeks, we find the most... (Read More)
Another Father's Day Offer
June 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Just for today, increase your pledge by just $6 and receive a signed or personalized copy of one of Clifford Meth's short-fiction collections -- Most of Cliff's books contain artwork by Dave Cockrum, Gene Colan, Marie Severin, Alex Toth, George Perez... (Read More)
Father's Day Art Special
June 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Just for today, increase your pledge by $45 and receive a published piece of Michael Netzer's art. This offer is only for our current backers. Come get some. (Read More)
Final Stretch Goal & Another "Just For Today" Perk
June 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We're delighted we've come this far so quickly. Now, if we hit $10K, we will increase the size of the book and add at least 5 more creators sketches by MICHAEL NETZER. We're also delighted to announce that Michael will be coloring the alternate DAVE... (Read More)
Dan Mishkin & a new milestone
June 13th - via: kickstarter.com
DAN MISHKIN--writer and co-creator of the DC Comics characters Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld and Blue Devil (among other things)--is one of our newest backers, which makes me proud and giddy. Also, we just hit our 2nd stretch goal of $6600 so it's... (Read More)
NO more "JUST FOR TODAY PERK" Specials Left
June 13th - via: kickstarter.com
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A JUST FOR TODAY perk
June 13th - via: kickstarter.com
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"Attorneys--just about the lowest form of human dreck."
June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Don McGregor--one of the finest comics writers of the Bronze Age--interviewed Clifford Meth regarding ComicBook Babylon for ComicsBulletin. You can read the brief interview McGREGOR ON METH here. (Read More)
Well, we did it...
June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We went and added the "If I Could Write Like Cliff" reward! We did it to get him out of the mood he's been in because of happenings over the last few days and his reaction to them. Just wait until he finds out he's doing your daughter's freshman lit.... (Read More)
Stretch Goal Costs Shrinks as Team Expands
June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
We've dropped our second stretch goal to $6600 (from $7500) so we're just $600 away. That new section, as promised, will contain input from a lineup so impressive, we're afraid you won't believe us but... here goes: Jimmy Palmiotti (inker supreme...... (Read More)
The DAVE COCKRUM Alternate Cover
June 8th - via: kickstarter.com
As of today we have 174 backers. After we are funded, you folks will be the first ones offered the DAVE COCKRUM alternate-cover version of ComicBook Babylon, which will be signed and numbered and limited to a print run of no more than 250 copies. ... (Read More)
And now, Dan Jurgens!
June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
DAN JURGENS has joined the Assembly participating in ComicBook Babylon by interviewing Cliff for the promos and our "What Goes Around" Section. While at least one of the BIG two publishers is antsy about this project, the creators are applauding its... (Read More)
What do Tribbles & Jimmy Palmiotti Have in Common?
June 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Besides the hair and the cooing? Jimmy Palmiotti (one of the comic industry's finest inkers and writers) and David Gerrold (Hugo and Nebula Award winning writer of The Martian Child and Star Trek's legendary TV episode "Trouble With Tribbles") have... (Read More)
Stretching With the Stars.
June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to your faith in this project (and some irresistible perks, let's face it), we're now ready for Stretch Goal #2. If we hit $7500, we will add a new section to both the physical and digital book ComicBook Babylon called "Back Atcha" (or "What... (Read More)
Holy stretch goal Batman! What now?
June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to all of you, we hit our stretch goal during the wee hours this morning. That means everyone at the $20 level and up will get a free comic from Dave Cockrum's personal collection (certified by AardwolfSignatures), as promised. It also means... (Read More)
Questions? Having trouble reaching us?
June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
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Just $400 from goal so we're tempting you with art!
June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
As promised, at $5000 (our 1st stretch goal) we will pay Dave Cockrum's widow generously for the rights to an unpublished alternative cover for ComicBook Babylon. We will also give everyone at the $20 level a free comic from Dave Cockrum's personal... (Read More)
You asked for DAVE COCKRUM... And we delivered.
June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Just added: The "I LOVE DAVE COCKRUM" Package -- You will get 1) 20 different X-MEN comics from the personal collection of DAVE COCKRUM. Each comic will be bagged/boarded and certified authentic by AardwolfSignatures. 2) The digital version of Comic... (Read More)
Another deluxe package from Original Art Collectors
June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
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How's about a comics from Dave Cockrum's personal collection...free?
June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
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Original Michael Netzer art!
May 31st - via: kickstarter.com
We are proud to offer original art from Michael Netzer as part of a new perks package. While Michael's portraits of the creators illuminate ComicBook Babylon, you'll also find his superb sequential art on DC and Marvel comics dating back to the... (Read More)
Heroes, Villains & the rest of us
May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Andy Shernoff asked who will save rock & roll, and he instinctively posited the answer on every album he's participated in... Now Michael Netzer asks who will save comics' creators. Take a minute to read my conversation with Michael at BLEEDING... (Read More)
More original art from Gene Colan... and a new stretch goal.
May 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Our Gene Colan original art perks sold out. So we just added one more. But you better hurry. We've also added a new stretch goal for all supporters at the $20 and above level. If we hit our new goal of $5K, we'll throw in a free comic certified from... (Read More)
More Gene Colan signed items
May 25th - via: kickstarter.com
There's just one of each: The Essential Iron Man SIGNED by Gene Colan, and Comic Book Profiles also SIGNED by Gene (the latter has an article by Cliff). For the record, this was Gene's personal copy. Note: Please don't cancel your current level in... (Read More)
Neal Adams perks things up...
May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
I hope it doesn't feel like spam. I hope it's just like going to the grocery store and suddenly they announce a sale on tunafish in isle #7... But in this case, it's a sale on steak. Grandmaster NEAL ADAMS designed and SIGNED these terrific... (Read More)
Lowered prices; new perks & FAQs; help for Paty Cockrum
May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
First: We've lowered the price of the original art from Wm. Michael Kaluta perk. Apparently some of you youngsters don't recall this brilliant magician's work. Google him. You'll be amazed! Second: We're getting lots of inquiries about how to add a... (Read More)
New Perks from Stan Lee, Dave Cockrum, Gene Colan
May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
We're more than half-way to our stretch goal, which will allow us to purchase rights from DAVE COCKRUM's widow Paty to a beautiful, unpublished piece of Dave's art for our alternative cover. We plan to be generous. Towards that end, we've just added... (Read More)
We're funded! Now let's put DAVE COCKRUM art on an alternate cover!
May 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
It took less than 36 hours and we are fully funded. We’re the #2 Kickstarter staff pick today, graciously noted at Tom Spurgeon’s ComicsReporter, and supported & praised by some of my favorite people in the comics, film & music... (Read More)
Want an Original Gene Colan Capt. America drawing?
May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
The Tomb of Dracula sketches from GENE COLAN sold out in one day. But the good news is three (3) new Capt. America sketches from Gene have just been added to the perks. Gene sketched these Capt. America busts on the special 5x8 high-quality... (Read More)
50% on Day One! How do I love thee, my droogs?
May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We launched the ComicBook Babylon Kickstarter at 11 pm last night and we're already half way home! In less than 24 hours. I am taking zero credit for this. I simply have the greatest art collaborator you can ask for in MICHAEL NETZER. I have an... (Read More)
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