Tuskegee Heirs
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Futuristic sci-fi adventure that follows a small squad of young gifted aviators who are forced to become earth’s last line of defense.
Backers: 1696
Average Pledge Per Backer: $44
Funded: $74,132 of $10,000
Dates: Jan 15th -> Feb 14th (30 days)
Project By: Greg Burnham
Backers: 1696
Average Pledge Per Backer: $44
Funded: $74,132 of $10,000
Dates: Jan 15th -> Feb 14th (30 days)
Project By: Greg Burnham
$74,132
current pledge level
Last Updated: February 14 @ 16:01 -0500 GMT
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of goal
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Latest News
Indie Comics Spotlight: Tuskegee Heirs creators mix history with fantasy to create hit kids comic
April 19th - via: syfy.com
In 2016, artist Marcus Williams and writer Greg Burnham came out of nowhere with a Kickstarter for a comic book concept that blew everyone away. They took the real-life story of the famous Tuskegee Airmen, the first black military aviators in the U.S. Army Air Corps (the precursor to the U.S. Air Force) and updated it with kids and superpowered mechs to create Tuskegee Heirs. (Read More)
The Enemy Machine Mechs 
February 14th - via: kickstarter.com
The Enemy Mechs that we speak of in the series, "a menacing race of artificially intelligent villains bent on destroying civilization", are not your run of the mill robots that are attacking mankind. These will in fact be a Organic machine hybrids... (Read More)
Super Natural Cosplays Tuskegee Heirs
February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Super Natural cosplays Tuskegee Heirs... because the fun of being the creator is you can make your own crossovers :) Who knows, I'm sure we could think of some way to have her guest star in the comic.... Super Natural Cosplays Tuskegee Heirs (Read More)
The Guys of Tuskegee Heirs
February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
The Guys of Tuskegee Heirs Just saying thank you! Also this will be another poster option :) (Read More)
Tuskegee Heirs NPR 90.1 FM Radio Interview
February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Tuskegee Heirs news: If you missed the radio spot on NPR 90.1 FM yesterday morning, you can listen to the interview now and read up on the article on their site. NPR Article (Read More)
'Tuskegee Heirs' Creators Talk Legendary Airmen & Big Robots
February 10th - via: comicsalliance.com
Greg Burnham and Marcus Williams talk about the success of their Kickstarter for Tuskegee Airmen, about five talented teen pilots and big fighting robots. (Read More)
Introducing Col. Mars
February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Tuskegee Heirs New Character Spotlight: Col. Mars: The founding Tuskegee Heir. Mars is the guiding force for the kids and keeps them together with lessons of team building and core values that aid them in all of their endeavors. While he takes a... (Read More)
New Character Spotlight: Colonel Mars
February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Introducing Colonel Mars: Tuskegee Heirs Art: Well, you didn't think the Heirs taught themselves did you? Introducing Colonel Mars (WIP), the foundation of the Tuskegee Heirs. More to Come, Peace Ya'll. Col. Mars (Read More)
Creator Sessions Part 3: "T-Shirt Prototypes!"
February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Time for another Creator Sessions Part 3: "T-Shirt Prototypes!"Follow along as we check out the T-Shirt prototypes at Minuteman Press of Snellville, and talk briefly about our final days and details for the Kickstarter campaign. Huge Thank you to... (Read More)
Another Goal Bites the DUST! $45K ***UNLOCKED***
February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
$45K Mobile Game Unlocked Another Goal bites the dust! We've crossed the $45K mark and we've unlocked the Mobile game plans! We can't wait to flesh out the details for all the potentials such a game could offer. Huge amounts of thanks go out to all... (Read More)
Tuskegee Heirs Fan Art Event!
February 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
It's about that time for a Tuskegee Heirs "Fan Art Event" to go down! There will be a Fan Art section in the back of both graphic novels and it only seems fitting to fill it with some some dope fan art from all the amazingly talented folks I've... (Read More)
Updates: Concept Art from the Mobile Game App
February 1st - via: kickstarter.com
More concept art for the Mobile Game App:With the $45,000 Stretch goal within arms reach, we're continuing to concept aspects of the mobile game app. There will Absolutely be action and adventure that drive the player throughout the mobile game, but... (Read More)
"Flames of Destiny" Cover art
January 31st - via: kickstarter.com
"Flames of Destiny" Tuskegee Heirs: "Flames of Destiny" Cover art rolling in as we continue to flesh out the chapters of the story line. Much more coming down the line. Peace ya'll. For those that don't know, please follow the Tuskegee Heirs... (Read More)
Creator Sessions Part 2: "What Inspires us?"
January 31st - via: kickstarter.com
What Inspires us?Listen as we talk briefly about what inspires us as creators of Tuskegee Heirs. **Note** Correction (yeah, we mess up sometimes), Nubia first appeared in 1973 In Wonder Woman (vol. 1) #204** Check the Wiki page about her:... (Read More)
Lots of interviews about Tuskegee Heirs to catch up on.
January 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Lots of interviews about Tuskegee Heirs to catch up onSo after a marathon of great interviews over the past couple of weeks, we have had the opportunity to spread the word to newspapers, radio stations, and podcast about everything Tuskegee Heirs. We... (Read More)
Creator Sessions Part 1
January 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Listen as we thank our Kickstarter Campaign supporters, detail the pilots and their relationship, future plans for the series, and Kickstarter dynamics for backers. Thank you guys!! (Read More)
Shot through $35,000 Stretch Goal!! On to the Games!
January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Tuskegee Heirs Apparel line UNLOCKED! Flew through 35K Stretch Goal! Another Stretch goal knocked down thanks to your amazing support! Thank you so much to all the bloggers, individuals, family and friends all passing along the Kickstarter... (Read More)
What you're supporting with this project
January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
When asked what our inspiration for the series is, for us the answer is very simple. The children of this generation need a window that shows them the wonderful potential they all harbor inside by showing young brave and honorable characters going up... (Read More)
Youth Tees in the works For 35K stretch goal
January 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Youth T-Shirts Being worked out-As promised, some examples of the Tuskegee Heirs Youth Tees as we begin to approach the 35K mark. We're nearly there :) Thank you all for the great support and sharing to friends and family! Youth Shirt Lineup Young... (Read More)
Reward Tier Concept Images Added!
January 20th - via: kickstarter.com
New Reward Tier concept images added to the campaign description page!T-Shirt Lineup - Character shirts galore! Look for a full lineup of the entire team and more. T-Shirt Lineup Early Game Concepts-Fully controlled characters on your mobile or PC... (Read More)
Figurines :) Ooooo Shiny!
January 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Just an update on how some of the figurines could turn out. Of course, we're looking into none color gray resin, and other materials, but I thought this was nice :) More on the way folks. Peace. Shiny Ayanna (Read More)
Smashed through the 2nd Stretch Goal! NEW Stretch Goals added
January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
So a successful Kickstarter changes things pretty quickly! Smashed 25K in 72hrs New Stretch Goals have been added-Thank you all for the incredible support, as we have just reached our 2nd stretch goal of 25K unlocking the 2nd volume of the... (Read More)
So, About those Stretch Goals...
January 16th - via: kickstarter.com
First off, thank you a million times over for all the wonderful support! The 10K goal was reached in an amazing 7 hrs and 45 mins after launching the campaign! Thank you truly. We've already reached our 15K stretch goal which has unlocked issue #4,... (Read More)
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