The Polar Paradox: #1 of a 2 part MAKE 100 sci-fi adventure

A project in New York, NY by Frank Martin
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When research scientists go missing, an elite team of rescue divers head under Antarctica to unravel a mystery at the end of the Earth.
Backers: 267
Average Pledge Per Backer: $18

Funded: $4,709 of $2,500
Dates: Jan 11th -> Feb 2nd (23 days)
Project By: Frank Martin
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Latest News

200 backers!

January 28th - via: kickstarter.com
With about 5 days left The Polar Paradox campaign has hit the 200 backer threshold and I'm absolutely humbled by the support it's been shown. Thank you so much for getting us this far and unlocking the 6 page preview of Part Two. Hopefully that will... (Read More)

Third stretch goal unlocked

January 27th - via: kickstarter.com
A new day and a new stretch goal unlocked. We're moving so fast I'm having trouble keeping up! Stretch goal #3 was for a bookmark for all physical backers, which I selfishly chose because I actually need a bookmark myself (I'm currently using the... (Read More)

Stretch goal 2 unlocked

January 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Well we're moving along quicker than I expected. Stretch goal #2 for a writer's commentary of the issue has been unlocked and we're racing towards #3 as well as the special stretch goal of 200 backers. Just 11 more to get there and I'll be sharing a... (Read More)

Stretch goal #1 unlocked

January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
You know, I wasn't planning on making an update tonight, but here we are, exactly $1 from unlocking stretch goal #2, and I would be remiss if I didn't at least mention that we already blew through stretch goal #1. It's a digital bundle of sci-fi... (Read More)

Stretch goals have arrived

January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
With just a little over a week left I have introduced some stretch goals to the campaign page. Nothing too crazy and similar to my campaigns in the past. A writer's commentary. Bookmarks and an extra print for physical backers. And thanks to a great... (Read More)

We funded!

January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
With just over a week left I'm excited to share that The Polar Paradox has hit its funding goal! Thank so you much to the 150+ backers that helped make this happen. Can't wait to get this book printed and into your hands. But we're not done yet.... (Read More)

So close!

January 20th - via: kickstarter.com
You know how the closer you get to the bathroom the more you have to go? That's what running a Kickstarter is like! Right now we're less than $100 from our goal, definitely within striking distance. But even though hitting the goal is necessary to... (Read More)

On our way...

January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
So we're just about a week into the campaign and about 90% to our goal, which is awesome! With a little luck (and of course some work) I'm hoping to celebrate hitting being funded by the end of the week. I'll most likely be spending that time... (Read More)

Moving along...

January 16th - via: kickstarter.com
5 days in and we're 80% funded with 100+ backers strong and over $2000 in funding. Thank you so much for taking a chance and supporting this crazy adventure of ours. The first issue is action packed and full of danger, so I can't wait to hear what... (Read More)

Wow

January 14th - via: kickstarter.com
When running a campaign sometimes you get so caught up in the big moments that it's tough to appreciate the details, but I was kind of shocked when I stepped back and realized (as of this writing) we're just 3 backers shy of hitting 100. For my first... (Read More)

Third print revealed

January 13th - via: kickstarter.com
So last night I went on Michael Watson's Chat and Draw, where he drew the third and final pinup that will be part of The Polar Paradox print set, which I'll paste at the bottom of the update. I don't know about you, but I think it's incredible. You... (Read More)

Day one!

January 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you, everyone, for jumping on board The Polar Paradox on day one. We've already exceeded the first day backer count for my previous project The Macabre Motel and the day's not even over yet! I'm sending out this "day one" update a little early... (Read More)

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