GRIEF: an anthology about struggle and hope for comic fans

A project in Tinton Falls, NJ by Frank Gogol
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GRIEF is an 84-page, anthology-style collection of comic book short stories that look at the 5 stages of the grieving process.
Backers: 235
Average Pledge Per Backer: $14

Funded: $3,388 of $1,500
Dates: Apr 4th -> May 4th (30 days)
Project By: Frank Gogol
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Latest News

The Last Leg!

May 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Here. We. Go.  There are just 11 hours left on this crazy campaign, and backers are still rolling in. If you want to lend a hand with this last push, click the links below. Every tweet and post is an opportunity for new people to find GRIEF.  •... (Read More)

BOOM! 200 Backers!

May 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
I just wanted to take a minute to let you guys know that we just crossed the 200 backer mark! My mind is absolutely blown. Absolutely. Blown. I’ve mentioned a few times that I went into this with very managed, conservative expectations. I had told... (Read More)

This is the Final Countdown…

May 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
This is it—the mad dash is on! We’ve got less than 24 hours until this campaign comes to an end. And I want to talk about that, but first… Over the course of the last four weeks, I’ve been so grateful each time a new backer has come on board... (Read More)

Spotlight on the Creators behind GRIEF

May 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
This is going to be a long one, but an important one, so stick around until the end! Throughout this campaign, you’ve been hearing exclusively from me, so I wanted to take some time before the campaign ends to highlight my 10 collaborators on... (Read More)

6 Word Stories and Cover Art Behind the Scenes Unlocked for All Backers!

May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Well, that was fast! I posted the last update as I was getting ready to drive home from work, and by the time I pulled up to my house 20 minutes later, we'd flown past the $3000 mark! Thank you guys--those of you who've been on board since day 1 and... (Read More)

Let’s talk 6 Word Stories

May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
I’ve been talking up these 6 word stories of struggle and hope since the beginning of this campaign, but I haven’t said too much about what they are exactly. So, let’s talk 6 word short stories.   The 6 word story is a hyper-condensed short... (Read More)

Looking Back on the Last 27 Days with You Guys

April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
We’ll be into the final 72 hours of this thing tomorrow morning, and I’ve spent the weekend reflecting on the past few weeks that this campaign has been running. Slowly but surely we’re inching closer and closer to the 200 backer and $3000... (Read More)

A Special Update

April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
I promised I’d be back today with another update, and I’m here to make good on that!  Yesterday, we cruised past our second stretch goal, and with it came a new digital pinup (featuring art by me!) for all backers.  Below you’ll find that... (Read More)

Stretch Goal 2 ($2750) Unlocked with over 150 Backers!

April 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Admittedly, I’ve been a little bit less focused on the GRIEF campaign over the last week, but for good reason. Leading up to, and over, the weekend, I was prepping for and attending the Chicago Comics and Entertainment Expo (C2E2).     I could... (Read More)

First Stretch Goal Unlocked!

April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Let me take a minute to let that sink in. $2500. That’s nearly double the goal I thought I’d be struggling to hit with this project. Thank you, guys, so very much for lifting this book higher than I’d ever imagined.     So, this afternoon we... (Read More)

Highest Praise

April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey, all!     It’s been a couple of days since I posted an update, so I thought I’d say hello and share some cool news.  First, on Friday I received a message from Kickstarter letting me know that GRIEF has been named a “Project We Love.”... (Read More)

Stretch Goals Added, One of Which is Very Very Important to Me

April 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Everyone!     I don’t want to make updates a daily thing, but I did want to follow up on adding some stretch goals to the campaign. I think I’ve put together some really cool ones. Check them out:    $2500 - One-page Poem Comic   At... (Read More)

Day 1 Recap and Update

April 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone!   I have to start by saying how blown away I am by the level of generosity I’ve witnessed today. Truthfully, I had expected a 30-day, uphill climb to meet the project’s initial funding goal, but you guys blew it out of the water,... (Read More)

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