Alter-Life Issue 4 of 5: a Mind-Bending Sci-Fi Comic Series
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What if death is not the end, but merely the beginning of infinite possibilities? With Alter-Life, death is just a moment in existence.
Backers: 157
Average Pledge Per Backer: $32
Funded: $5,032 of $4,500
Dates: Oct 15th -> Nov 14th (31 days)
Project By: Caleb Thusat
Backers: 157
Average Pledge Per Backer: $32
Funded: $5,032 of $4,500
Dates: Oct 15th -> Nov 14th (31 days)
Project By: Caleb Thusat
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Latest News
Final Update Before the Close 
November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
12 hours left. $373 away from the stretch goal.I have discounted the remaining Commissions we have available in case any of you long-time fan want to see what Katrina can do. Just $35 for an intober-style commission. Have her draw you a Krampus, or a... (Read More)
Final Day to Back!
November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Stretch GoalWe are funded, and we have more backers than any other issue of Alter-Life so far... Let's not stop there though. I would love to see us hit at least 150 backers! So, make sure you share this series everywhere you can in the next 24... (Read More)
WE DID IT!
November 12th - via: kickstarter.com
100% funded with 2 days to spare.It has been a long road to get here, but thanks to a generous backer who decided to increase their funding and grab that amazing Watercolor Reward, we are funded! I had high hopes that we would be funded much earlier... (Read More)
Let’s Finish this Journey Together
November 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Like many indie comic creators, I don’t make money on my Kickstarters. I don’t pay myself anything, and don’t charge more than what I need to put my comics together. They are run for the purposes of paying an artist and getting comics into... (Read More)
75% and New Rewards!
November 9th - via: kickstarter.com
WE HIT 75%!Now, to release the final rewards. The Watercolor is nearly finished. (WIP Pics Below) Final Image will be added later today! Katrina has offered to release 10, $50 Inktober-Style Commissions for long-time backers. These only come with... (Read More)
Watercolors (in progress)
November 8th - via: kickstarter.com
The watercolors are almost finished! They are two pieces that work together to capture the emotion of Jake's story. I am really excited about these, and I wish I could just buy them for myself, but they will be up for grabs as soon as they are... (Read More)
7 Days Left! - Week 3 Progress
November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Check out the Week 3 Progress Video here: https://live.kickstarter.com/caleb-thusat/live/week-3-progress Here is a bit of the excitement in store for the final week.PRESS Geeks A Gogo Review of Issues 1-3 - "The story's slow reveals and twists made... (Read More)
Comic Frontline: Kickstart the Week with Alter-Life Issues 1-4
November 6th - via: comicfrontline.blogspot.com
Jake losses his family in a tragic car accident. He decides to end his own life, but then finds out he can (Read More)
A Call to Arms
November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
This is it. A week from Tuesday, the campaign ends. I am seasoned, and I know how these things work. Many people wait until the last minute to back, and you can never predict what will happen. We are sitting at 70% with over a week left, and that is... (Read More)
Wayne
November 5th - via: majorspoilers.com
Caleb Thusat is a favorite here at this podcast, and he (Read More)
New Sticker Design
November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Here it is! The new sticker design from Katrina. It’s crazy, surreal, and amazing! It’s will be printed as a 5 inch, die cut, vinyl sticker just like the mandala from Issue 3. It is officially one of our new $5 add-ons! (Read More)
Who is Katrina Kunstmann?
November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
The weekend is here, and we are 70% funded! I'm hoping we can hit 75% by Tuesday, so I wanted to do a little feature on our fantastic artist, Katrina Kunstman. -BIO:A native Californian with an everlasting love for lines and words, she currently... (Read More)
More Trailers!
November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
If you haven't noticed, I spend a lot of time on my trailers for Alter-Life Issues. I wanted to take a moment and share a couple from past issues. I am very proud of my stories, and I hope that shines through in the effort that I put into these... (Read More)
ZED
November 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Backers and Alter-Life Fans I just wanted to take a moment to tell you a little more about my other series, ZED. If you didn't back issue #1 last year, do yourself a favor and pick it up here during the kickstarter. All you have to do is add $5.00 to... (Read More)
Halloween Rewards Discounts
October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello again backers on onlookers. In an attempt to get things moving again, I have lowered the cost of ALL of the 4 remaining inktober pieces as a special Halloween Sale! The bundles you get with these remaining art pieces include all 4 issues. If... (Read More)
All Kuntsmann Inktober Rewards are Live
October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
I have officially added all 5 of the Inktober rewards to the campaign. 2 of them have been sold already, but the last 3 are still unclaimed! We have some more fun stuff planned, including an Inktober drawing from a guest artist, which will be coming... (Read More)
Two More Inktober Pieces are Up!
October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
I have 2 NEW Inktober Pieces today!Remember these are ONE-OF-A-KIND pieces that Katrina is putting together for us. There will be 5 total from Katrina. Two added today, and the final one added tomorrow. The Inktober tiers include all of the VIP... (Read More)
Inktober #2 "Blind" Now Available!
October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
I have another Inktober Piece today! These are ONE-OF-A-KIND pieces that Katrina is putting together for us. The Inktober tiers will include all of the VIP rewards as well, so you will get Issue 1-4 and the Variant if you are so inclinded. If you... (Read More)
ONE LOFTY STRETCH GOAL
October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
I have an amazing idea to help us get this series completed. This may or may not be possible, but I want to throw it out to you all now that we have drummed up so much early support. All of the add-ons and goodies I have to offer will be available... (Read More)
Day 9 - 60% Funded with 101 Backers!
October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
WEEK 1 VIDEO: https://live.kickstarter.com/caleb-thusat/live/week-1-progress The first Inktober Reward is Gone, but more are on the way! Make sure you grab them quick when they pop up! I will be at Fantasticon Fort Wayne this weekend in artists alley... (Read More)
Inktober Reward Tiers
October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
I have another big announcement today. Katrina Kunstmann is tossing some killer Inktober artwork my way, and I am putting them up as NEW REWARDS! These are ONE-OF-A-KIND pieces that Katrina is putting together for us. The Inktober tiers will include... (Read More)
1-4 Variants available for ONE Backer!
October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Just a fair warning. I put up an extremely rare set of Variant Covers from Alter-Life 1-3 as a reward. Only one set available!! Get it while it’s HOT! Some of these varaints are the LAST PRINT LEFT other than my personal copy. (Read More)
50% and Counting, How About Some Free Add-Ons?!
October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Dearest Fans and Backers, WE DID IT! Well, half of it anyways. Thanks to some new backers, and a couple people increasing their pledges, we have hit 50% in less than 1 week! I'm hoping we can push a little further and hit 100 Backers in the first... (Read More)
FREE GOODIES FOR A WEEK 1 RECORD!
October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
WOW! I am speechless. Day 5 and we are nearly at 50% Funded with 81 backers!! If we can hit 50% before Sunday at NOON, it will be a new record for me on Kickstarter. So, if we can hit 100 backers and 50% by the end of week one, the first 100 backers... (Read More)
YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!!!
October 16th - via: kickstarter.com
40% in 24 hours!This was by far the best Day 1 we have had yet. 63 backers and 40% funding in the first 24 hours. Remember, all of you Day 1 backers are getting a print of that amazing Jim Terry pinup as a thank you for backing early, but we need to... (Read More)
KICKSTARTER ALERT: Alter-Life Issue 4 of 5: a Mind-Bending Sci-Fi Comic Series
October 15th - via: comiccrusaders.com
What if death is not the end, but merely the beginning of infinite possibilities? With Alter-Life, death is just a moment in existence. ALL 4 ISSUES ARE AVAILABLE! You can continue your journey with Issue 4 or start from the beginning by grabbing all 4 issues. (Read More)
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