Dominic and Claire Fun-Size: Laughter Loaded Comics Digest!

A project in Fargo, ND by Mark Wiesner
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A hilarious gag comic book starring a quirky kitten and his teenage neighbor, a pretty porcupine.
Backers: 47
Average Pledge Per Backer: $18

Funded: $854 of $800
Dates: Sep 4th -> Oct 5th (31 days)
Project By: Mark Wiesner
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Latest News

What is next for this Kicsktarter? Read on...

October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
This is incredible.  The Kickstarter is about to end (at the time of this writing) and I succeeded by exceeding the goal.  Before I continue, I need to say this to you... Thank you so much! So what happens now?  Well, on my end, I have to wait.... (Read More)

Final Milestone Bonus Rewards!

October 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

WE DID IT!!!

October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
We have done it! Earlier today, the Kickstarter for Dominic & Claire Fun-Size was completely funded! Thank you so much for your pledges! I am going to keep this short.  On Friday, the last day of the campaign, I'll give an update of what to... (Read More)

Almost there!

October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
A short update tonight - I have a little over 2 days to go on the Kickstarter...AND I AM NEARLY THERE! The Kickstarter is at 92% right now. I am excited.  But I am tired right now too as I type this. As a general reminder, the five backers I... (Read More)

Something extra: Dominic in costumes!!

September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
As I have only 5 days left in this Kickstarter, I've decided to sweeten the deal for you. The next five people who either pledge to Dominic & Claire at any level OR increase their existing pledges will get an EXTRA REWARD!! And what is that extra... (Read More)

Making Dominic & Claire, Part 3: Pencils & Lettering

September 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Today, I'm going to show you how a Dominic & Claire comics page gets pencilled. My drawing table with pencils, bristol board and thumbnails With my thumbnails by my side, I start laying down rough sketches of the characters.  My pencil of choice... (Read More)

Making of Dominic & Claire, Part 2: Page Layout

September 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Welcome back!  I'll show you a little more of how Dominic & Claire gets drawn.  After the thumbnails, I get some bristol paper to draw on. Smooth Bristol Board I use smooth surface bristol board for my comics; Strathmore 300 series is my... (Read More)

Making of Dominic & Claire, Part 1: Thumbnails

September 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Salutations.  Today, I'm going to talk about thumbnails. Hey, you.  Yeah, you...look at this screen and NOT your fingers.  I'm not talking about those kind of thumbnails. Thumbnails are a term in comic book work for very rough drawings of how a... (Read More)

Milestone Bonus #3

September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Three Quarters Funded!

September 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Earlier today, thanks to my relentless efforts and stumping for fellow comic book crowdfunders, Dominic & Claire Fun-Size has hit 75% funding! I am close to getting completely funded.  To say that I'm psyched is an understatement; I'm on cloud... (Read More)

Another little something for you...

September 21st - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Halfway finished

September 19th - via: kickstarter.com
The campaign is halfway over and my Kickstarter is 70% funded.  This is a good position to be in at this  stage. So what can you expect from here on? I will be finishing up work on Dominic & Claire Fun-Size and as I go along, photos of myself... (Read More)

64 Percent And Counting!

September 17th - via: kickstarter.com
As this update goes live, my Kickstarter - the little Kickstarter that could - has passed $500 in funding and is at 64%! This is INCREDIBLE!  To say that I'm psyched would be an understatement.  The goal is drawing near. Another milestone bonus... (Read More)

50% Reward is HERE!

September 16th - via: kickstarter.com
I did it!  Last night, my Kickstarter hit and passed 50% funding.  Just as promised, I've got your extra reward for hitting the 50% mark. Click here to get your 50% milestone bonus! There will be another bonus once 75% is reached. I repeat that I... (Read More)

40% reward here, 50% draws near!

September 15th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Almost 50% funded!

September 13th - via: kickstarter.com
This has been a roller coaster ride for me.  All day, I was fighting tooth and nail to get traction for my Kickstarter.  Nothing was happening. Early this evening as I started to cook my dinner, I was just $2 away from hitting $300 and not quite at... (Read More)

Polls and Videos

September 12th - via: kickstarter.com
A quick update tonight - first, we are nearing 40% funding and on hitting that, another milestone bonus reward will go out to you. That will be an illustration of Dominic in a costume saying something witty.  But what will he wear? That is up to... (Read More)

More Milestone Rewards!

September 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We have yet to hit 40% funding yet.  There's also the matter of milestone bonuses.  Let me explain how that works. When we hit a funding milestone, every backer gets an extra reward in the form of a one-page gag comic or an illustration.  The... (Read More)

How I Came Up With Claire

September 10th - via: kickstarter.com
I'd like to introduce you a little more to Claire Adamsen, the deuteragonist of Dominic & Claire. Dominic & Claire Concept Art Dominic's design was there from the start.  Claire was harder to come up with.  Originally, she was going to be a... (Read More)

How I Fought My Fear...AND WON!!!

September 9th - via: kickstarter.com
As the Kickstarter has passed the 30% funding, some of my fears have been allayed.  But for awhile, I was suffering from a bigger fear.  Do you know what that was?  It was revealing my true self. It happened back on Saturday night September 7. I... (Read More)

New Reward for RETAILERS!

September 8th - via: kickstarter.com
As we edge closer to 30% funding, a new reward has activated today. Do you know anyone who sells comics?  Maybe a local comic shop?  How about a bookstore or a corner newsstand?  Or maybe a vendor with a stall at your local flea market?   Now... (Read More)

Extra Reward for Past Backers Here, More to Come!

September 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Pencilling an extra reward If you previously backed my Kickstarters and commented that you did so in the comments section - check for the extra reward I sent you. It is my aim to overdeliver on this Kickstarter.  To that end, you should have also... (Read More)

Your First Milestone Bonus Reward

September 6th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Quarter Way Funded! Quarter Milestone Bonus!

September 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for your pledge!  My campaign has now hit 25% funding and within 2 days of the launch!  This is INCREDIBLE!!! Now that the Kickstarter is a quarter of the way funded, I have a new reward to reveal.  When the Kickstarter hits certain... (Read More)

And away we go!!

September 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello!  Welcome to my Kickstarter! This one is ambitious as for Dominic & Claire Fun-Size, my goal is to raise $800.  Already I am off to a fantastic start as the level has hit 10% funding, an excellent goal for a first day. There is still much... (Read More)

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