Italiano the graphic novel series
A project in Oconomowoc, WI by Mike Bloom000days
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Sopranos meets Rick and Morty in this savage and hilarious mobster epic that will leave you broken, battered, and laughing out loud!
Backers: 159
Average Pledge Per Backer: $66
Funded: $10,477 of $10,000
Dates: May 30th -> Jun 30th (32 days)
Project By: Mike Bloom
Backers: 159
Average Pledge Per Backer: $66
Funded: $10,477 of $10,000
Dates: May 30th -> Jun 30th (32 days)
Project By: Mike Bloom
$10,477
current pledge level
Last Updated: June 30 @ 23:30 -0400 GMT
104%
of goal
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Latest News
Last day!! 13 hours left 
June 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Last day Mobsters! Thanks for becoming part of the Italiano family! It's been a wild ride and we are nearing the end. It's our last chance to grow the family today, so tell your friends, share this email, hit your social channels, let's close this... (Read More)
2 days left!
June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Mobsters! We have two days left to get those stretch goals and put an exclamation point on this campaign! Can I count on you guys to hit the streets and find one more backer to join the Italiano family? Think of one person that would appreciate... (Read More)
WE DID IT!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!
June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Mobsters! We did it! Over the weekend we hit our goal and I'm freaking out with excitement!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! We still have through Friday night to crush it, and I've got some cool stuff to give away if we hit some stretch goals. I... (Read More)
Check out this RPG
June 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Mobsters, Thanks to you hard working earners hitting the streets and shaking down everyone in your grasp, Italiano is 86% funded!! Now let's get back out there and hit this goal by the end of the weekend! ... (Read More)
One Week Left
June 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
MOBSTERS!! One week left to make this happen! I've been working like a crazy man to get this book done and keep spreading the word. This has been quite a ride. We are at 85% funded heading into the home stretch. Let's get all those people off the... (Read More)
100 Backers!!
June 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey mobsters! We just cracked 100 backers today! Thank you so much for your continued support as we hunt down this goal. We are at about 80% with 10 days left, so with your help, we can definitely make this happen! Here's a link you can share with... (Read More)
67% and a Crazy Crossover Bonus!
June 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey mobsters! We just crossed the 67% funded mark! Thanks for being so awesome! We have 13 days left to hit it hard and cross that finish line. In other exciting news, I worked out a really awesome crossover with the team at Swamp Line Productions!... (Read More)
Digital Duo available
June 16th - via: kickstarter.com
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Hot off the press with 2 weeks to go
June 15th - via: kickstarter.com
What's up mobsters! Italiano had a huge week in the press, getting featured on Bleeding Cool, Punkhouse Press, and multiple podcasts! Here are the links if you want to check em out. I delve deeper into my process, inspiration, and backstory. ... (Read More)
Need a big Sunday!
June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey mobsters, Hope you guys are having a great week! Italiano has been on a very slow climb this week and we are now at about 61% funded. I reached out to all of you last Sunday hoping to make something out of the worst day on Kickstarter, and the... (Read More)
75 backers and 60% funded!
June 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey mobsters! Making some great progress this week not only on the campaign but also on production of Italiano! I only have 6 pages left to ink and coloring is coming along as well. The word is getting out about Italiano, we had a couple cool... (Read More)
Week one in the bag!
June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey mobsters, We are up to 52% funded in one week! Thank you for the tremendous start. We now have 3 weeks to knock it out of the park. Do you know one person that would like this mobster mayhem? Tell them about it, and let's keep moving towards... (Read More)
51% Funded and climbing
June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
What's up mobsters! Who said weekends suck on Kickstarter? Not me! Thanks to you awesome backers, Italiano crushed it over the weekend! We are now at 51% funded in under a week, and I can't thank you enough. Let's keep sharing the project on and off... (Read More)
Indie Spotlight
June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey mobsters, I wanted to take a min today to bring awareness to some other great books. These are all great indie projects that I'm currently supporting that could use your help too. So if you have a min check them out! Mike Bloom's indie... (Read More)
Making progress!
June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Mobsters, Just wanted to let you guys know that we are at 28% funded! Thank you all for your support! Couple backer tier updates, I added a Digital Duo tier that collects both Italiano 1 and the Italiano Case Files art and bio book. So, if... (Read More)
25% funded and on page one of Graphic Novels!!
June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
What's up mobsters! BIG thanks to everyone for backing! I'm humbled by all the early support and can't wait to see Italiano come to life. I've been building this giant world full of crazy gangsters for over 15 years, and finally bringing it to... (Read More)
Thanks for all your support!
May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Huge first day everyone! Thank you so much for all the support. I'm extremely humbled by the speed in which this is taking off! I promise you will love the book, I've been working hard on this... (Read More)
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