The Sum of Light Issue #1, a Lovecraft Inspired Horror Comic

A project in Macon, GA by Brian McCranie
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The Sum of Light is a Lovecraft-inspired horror comic with elements that will appeal to fans of action adventure, sci-fi and steampunk.
Backers: 117
Average Pledge Per Backer: $28

Funded: $3,283 of $2,800
Dates: Apr 22nd -> May 22nd (30 days)
Project By: Brian McCranie
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Latest News

Important Backer notice

May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
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We made it!

May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Just an update for those who don't know yet, We reached our goal and work commences back officially tonight, also free Necronomicon sigil Cog stickers for everyone who donated so far! Thanks To everyone who has Donated, shared, and liked this... (Read More)

Almost there!

May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, just a quick update in case you haven't been following the progress of THE SUM OF LIGHT SO FAR, I'm adding a new set of rewards for last minute, ANYTHING YOU WANT combination rewards. You combine any of the rewards you want that are... (Read More)

Now is the time for all good men...

May 19th - via: kickstarter.com
...to come to the aid of their favorite priest of the elder gods and his hideous henchmen!   Cthulu needs YOU!  With only 70 hours to go we still need to raise just over a thousand dollars and we can do it! Give your pledges to an artist who *can*... (Read More)

Update 19

May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
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Page 7 final finished coloring

May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
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Color Update

May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Just giving you guys a preview of the newst page colors  (Read More)

Finished inks page 7

May 9th - via: kickstarter.com
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New Art

May 8th - via: kickstarter.com
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New Page in Progress

May 8th - via: kickstarter.com
It's a work in progress and between having a broken foot and promoting this kickstarter I'm trying to do everything.  The job of lettering has been handed off to someone more experienced than myself, and I'll announce that name as soon as I have... (Read More)

Cameo Rewards

May 5th - via: kickstarter.com
AS soon as this project reaches it's goal, I'll be asking anyone who donated at a cameo level of any kind recurring Monster cameo or other will be asked to send in head shots of yourself or the person you are getting the reward for. Please no silly... (Read More)

New Concept Art

May 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Some new Creature concept art  (Read More)

Update #11

May 4th - via: kickstarter.com
I do warm up sketches when gettting started on a page. So here is what today's warm up rendered.  (Read More)

New Rewards! Complete Graphic Novel

May 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
I've decided that I'm adding in pricing for the full release of the graphic novel as rewards, which is funding all 4 issues if we reach our goal.  3 Options1. $35 All digital format, you'll get the full graphic novel release in digital format. Plus... (Read More)

Completed Colors of Page 6

April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
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Some great news!

April 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Currently in talks with a publisher, and things are looking pretty good, I don't want to go into to many details but things are looking up as far as having this publisher! More news to come as it is available.   (Read More)

NEW PAGE!!!

April 29th - via: kickstarter.com
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Panel from page 6

April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
I got started a bit late today. This page contains some pretty funny dialog that you'll see when soon, I'll be posting completed pages for backers only.  (Read More)

Layout/slash concept

April 27th - via: kickstarter.com
i do lose thumb nail layouts when I'm designing a creature to see how they will fit into environments. This one is of as you can tell a massive creature in issue 1. It's rough but I'll be doing a full concept piece tomorrow. Will post it? Maybe, I'd... (Read More)

Update #4

April 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to everyone that has donated to the project so far it's been a very productive week! I just wanted to say were almost 1/4 of the way to goal! This is great for me considering I write Draw color and letter the book! If you have time, be sure to... (Read More)

Cartoon Gabe Sketch

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
I was sitting around watching Lords of Salem sketching and it turned into this.  (Read More)

Interview with Brian

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
I finished an interview recently with Richard Caldwell. http://thelotteryparty.com/interviews-brian-mccranie/  (Read More)

First Day

April 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone, As you can see it's been a great day so far, with about 3 - 4 hours to go until we enter Day 2, I wanted to give a HUGE thanks to all of you current backers, so thank you I'm extremely happy you are enjoying the Project thus far. But as... (Read More)

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