Comic book: A.R.E.S. - A College Science Contest Gone Right

A project in St. Louis, MO by Ricki Connor (metaScreenPlays aka Ric)
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The vol 1 thrilling Sci-Fi narrative of ARES—a powerful robotic humanoid engineered to safeguard our planet from intergalactic threats.
Backers: 6
Average Daily Pledges: $11
Average Pledge Per Backer: $73

Funding: $435 of $1,000
Dates: Nov 1st -> Dec 31st (61 days)
Project By: Ricki Connor (metaScreenPlays aka Ric)
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Latest News

We are adding more value - Please share and support!

November 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Exciting news! Our upcoming comic ebook ARES Vol 1, is transforming into a hybrid comic script. This new format combines screenplay-style dialogue with traditional comic text and human artwork, offering a cinematic storytelling experience.While our... (Read More)

President talking to his generals about the alien threat

November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
President to Governor 2 days after aliens attacked the state house INT. CONFERENCE ROOM 8, CITY HALL. DAY. The governor, mayor and security teams sit listening and watching the monitor for a video conferencing meeting. Audio/Monitor:   Good... (Read More)

Read only if you want to know what is missing from the comic story

November 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks for your support.  Please share this campaign. Note:  The students nor the public knows what is going on.   EXT. PATIO, CAMP DAVID RESIDENCE. DAY. The president is speaking with his generals over conference cell phone.  General: Sir, our... (Read More)

More story left out of the comic ebook for our early supporters

November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning.  Project going well. Artists hard at work. Here is a part of the story that happened 2 days before the students began working on their project: President to Governor and team  INT. CONFERENCE ROOM 8, CITY HALL. DAY. The governor,... (Read More)

More Story Left out of the comic - For Early Supporters

November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Welcome to our newest supporter!  Here is where I offer more value to early supporters.  Thank you all for supporting this campaign. This is only for early supporters wanting a deeper understanding of the story.  The student scientists are unaware... (Read More)

Background info that did not make it into the comic

November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
As you can imagine, comics have much less room to tell a story. Review if you are interested in how the college students got involved. Here are details only early supporters will see: How are Three College Scientists involved? INT. Evening.... (Read More)

Our artists are on the job!

November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello.  One of the perks of early supporters is a look at the developmental process my team is going through.  I will share this first one with everyone. This a first draft of the UFO striking the White House, I requested and was asked to review... (Read More)

Special previews of an exciting series for children

November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey family!  Thank you again for your support. Another artist has joined the team and we will be able to begin production of our “Art of Storytime” or “Artful Tales”  Children ebook series (tbd). Many stories are remakes of Aesop’s... (Read More)

Thanks to our first backer and supporter

November 1st - via: kickstarter.com
I am humbled by the amount of basic questions from reviewers of my project, and surprised most have not backed one project. However, I am happy we have one backer to support the project.  Yesterday I received 2 brand new drawings for the... (Read More)

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