METRO -- A (Very) Dark Urban Fantasy Graphic Novel

A project in Springfield, MO by Cullen Bunn
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METRO is a 122-page full-color graphic novel by Brian Quinn, Cullen Bunn, and Walt Flanagan.
Backers: 2928
Average Pledge Per Backer: $44

Funded: $128,453 of $30,000
Dates: Jun 8th -> Jul 8th (30 days)
Project By: Cullen Bunn
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Latest News

One Mystery Box Just Opened Up

July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
It looks like someone changed their pledge level, which opened up one mystery box. The mystery boxes sold out on the first day, but if you wanted one, you can snag this one!  (Read More)

Last 15 Hours!

July 7th - via: kickstarter.com
We’re down to our last 15 hours! Thanks so much to everyone who has supported this project so far! If you haven’t backed us yet, now is the time! I’m at a convention right now, but I will be posting some more updates, teasers, and details on... (Read More)

Fortress of Comic News

July 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Here I am revealing the secrets of METRO to Fortress of Comic News!  http://www.fortressofcomicnews.com/news/2018/7/2/fcn-ep-78-links  (Read More)

New Stretch Goals!

July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Now that we've passed the $100k mark (and--sincerely--thank you again), we are adding a few more stretch goals to the project for the final week! $125,000 - Graphic Novel Foreword   When we reach this stretch goal, Cullen will write a foreword that... (Read More)

100K! Thank you so much!

July 1st - via: kickstarter.com
We're about a week to the end of the campaign and we just reached our last posted stretch goal! Now, Brian, Walt, and myself will record a special podcast that will be made available to everyone who pledged at the $10 reward level and above. If you... (Read More)

A Sneak Peek at the WIDE-EYED THREE MANIFESTO

June 27th - via: kickstarter.com
i thought you folks might want a look at a few of the pages from the Wide-Eyed Three Manifesto, which is currently available as an add-on item!   (Read More)

METRO Interviews and More!

June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
I recently participated in a few METRO-themed interviews. If you want a little inside information on the graphic novel you can check them out... ...here... https://www.dynamicforces.com/htmlfiles/interviews.html?showinterview=IN06251813125   ...and... (Read More)

New Stretch Goal Unlocked!

June 25th - via: kickstarter.com
We've unlocked the next stretch goal, so we will add "Official Handbook to the Metro Universe" entries to the PDF, trade paperback, and hardcover editions of the book! Thank you all so much for helping us get to this point!  (Read More)

METRO Cover Reveal!

June 25th - via: kickstarter.com
It's time to reveal the cover to METRO! Our cover is rendered by the amazing, award-winning Francesco Francavilla! We are honored that he has become part of this project!   (Read More)

METRO Interview

June 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Here's an interview I did with the Outside the Panels podcast! There are a few METRO details to be found in the discussion! https://www.undercovercapes.com/outside-the-panels-cullen-bunn/  (Read More)

Some Censored Pages

June 20th - via: kickstarter.com
About a year ago, we took some METRO preview editions to SDCC. As we were getting the books ready, we started to worry they might be too graphic to give away for free at the convention. So, we took it upon ourselves to censor the comic in some fun... (Read More)

Got this message from a reviewer today...

June 19th - via: kickstarter.com
"'Not for the faint of heart.' Lol. You weren't kidding."  (Read More)

Add-Ons Announced!

June 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We could not be more pleased with how well this campaign has been going! Thanks to everyone who has supported us so far! The time has come to announce some of the Add-Ons that will be made available at the close of the campaign. Anyone who has... (Read More)

Baldemar Rivas Delivers the Wide-Eyed Three

June 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We're trucking right along, so it's time to share another sneak peek at one of the prints that will be included in the print set! This one is by Baldemar Rivas!   (Read More)

Another Print Sneak Peek!

June 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's a sneak peek at Phil Will's print for METRO! Everyone who backs at the trade paperback or hardcover level will receive a set of prints!  (Read More)

A Review of METRO, Chapter 1

June 14th - via: kickstarter.com
The first chapter of METRO has been reviewed by Comic Crusaders, and we thought we'd share what they have to say! "(the) writing in the opening sequences of Metro somehow takes a set of trite clichés: New York, sleep, death and the “city that... (Read More)

Second Stretch Goal - Unlocked!

June 12th - via: kickstarter.com
We have reached $55,000! Thank you all so much for your support! And--just like that--we've unlocked our second stretch goal! Now, all trade paperback and hardcover copies of the book will come with a set of 4 Metro-themed prints by Walt and other... (Read More)

New Original Art Reward Level Coming Tomorrow!

June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Tomorrow morning at 10am CST, we will be launching a new reward level on the METRO Kickstarter! For those of you who missed your chance to get an original page of art, this is for you! The new reward level will feature original characters sketches by... (Read More)

First Stretch Goal Unlocked!

June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
One day in and we have unlocked our first stretch goal!  Now, all trade paperback and hardcover copies of METRO will come with a bookplate SIGNED by Brian Quinn, Walt Flanagan, and Cullen Bunn. The book plate, featuring the awesome logo from the... (Read More)

Thank you!

June 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! This has been a crazy project so far! We have achieved our goal in just 5 hours! It means so much to Brian, Walt, and me that you folks are willing to throw your support behind METRO! So! The amazing news is that the book is going to be... (Read More)

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