Flame Con - NYC's First LGBTQ Comic Con!

A project in New York, NY by Geeks OUT
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Help Geeks OUT heat up NYC with a super-queer comic con!
Backers: 396
Average Pledge Per Backer: $50

Funded: $19,616 of $15,000
Dates: Nov 4th -> Dec 4th (30 days)
Project By: Geeks OUT
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Latest News

FUNDED!

November 21st - via: kickstarter.com
FWOOSH! Holy smokes!! FLAME CON has made it to its 15K goal with over a week to spare! We are incredibly grateful for your energy and support. Thank you all for believing in this project. It's going to be a blast!  (Read More)

Stretch Goals!!

November 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We've almost made it to our 15K goal!! Thank you, thank you, thank you, to all who have contributed so far! We're incredibly grateful for your generosity, and can't wait to make Flame Con a reality. With nearly two weeks left to go on the... (Read More)

What Would A Queer Comic Con Mean To You?

November 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey, Geeks!  What does community mean to you? Inclusion? Diversity? A safe space? Something all around you? Something that you're still seeking? There’s a wide range of responses to this question amongst queer geeks. Our newest video, filmed last... (Read More)

Flaming New Incentives!

November 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Exciting news, geeks! We have some great new incentives for you! Phil Jimenez has offered a bonus happy hour! For $250 you get three drinks, snacks, and an evening with one of the comics industry's biggest names! You'll also get a free copy of... (Read More)

Calling All Artists!

November 6th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 Artists! How's your quasi-historical space-punk gender-shifting romance comic coming along? Ready to show it off to lots of potential fans and customers? Flame Con will be a... (Read More)

Drawn to the FLAME!

November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Geeks OUT celebrated the Kickstarter roll-out for FLAME CON at TNT's Tuesday Night Drink N' Draw! FLAME CON's one-and-only mascot, FLAMIE was the model! FLAMIE worked it and we raised a glass to a successful day 1! Thank you to all who have donated... (Read More)

We are lit!

November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Having passed $3000 on our first day, I think it's safe to say we are off to an amazing start. Thank you all so much! If you're in NYC tonight, come celebrate the launch of Flame Con at This 'n That bar in Brooklyn with a special Drink 'n Draw... (Read More)

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