The Ronin #1 - An Adaptation Based on a Zen Myth
A project in Irvine, CA by Chris Dickens000days
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I am working with Tuttle Publishing to adapt William Dale Jennings' epic novel, “The Ronin” to a comic book format.
Backers: 207
Average Pledge Per Backer: $35
Funded: $7,292 of $5,000
Dates: Dec 9th -> Jan 8th (30 days)
Project By: Chris Dickens
Backers: 207
Average Pledge Per Backer: $35
Funded: $7,292 of $5,000
Dates: Dec 9th -> Jan 8th (30 days)
Project By: Chris Dickens
$7,292
current pledge level
Last Updated: January 8 @ 03:30 -0500 GMT
145%
of goal
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Latest News
$8,000 Goal Announced! 
January 7th - via: kickstarter.com
I know that it is unlikely, but we do have an $8,000 stretch goal and I want to make sure that we announce it. If we hit $8,000 we will offer another t-shirt design reward. This one will be designed by Jermane Miles, designer of t-shirts worn all... (Read More)
$7,000 Stretch Goal Met! 6 hours left!
January 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone for your support! The $7,000 goal has been met and now we have 6 hours to hit the $7,500 goal and unlocking the 10-page preview of Book Two! Tell your friends, share on social media, and let's finish strong! (Read More)
$7,500 Stretch Goal reward revealed!!!
January 6th - via: kickstarter.com
If we hit $7,500, everyone at the $5 level and above will receive a digital preview of The Ronin #2. It's 10 pages of story, in black and white (the color will be added later), introducing new characters and new settings. Here's a quick, 1-page... (Read More)
$6,500 Level Obliterated! Headed to $7,000!!!
January 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone! This morning we crushed the $6,500 mark, and we're only $289 away from the $7,000 stretch goal and the variant cover from Jimbo Salgado! You know what that means? For the $10 backers and up... And for the $45 backers and up... Thank... (Read More)
Stretch Goals Announced!
January 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to all of you, we hit our initial target of $5,000! Now it's time to discuss stretch goals. $6,500 - Sketch Cards and Keychains Our first stretch goal is $6,500. If we can hit $6,500 before the end of the campaign on January 8th, we will... (Read More)
100% Funded! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
January 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
We did it! We hit our goal! Thank you to all of our amazing backers, and to everyone who helped spread the word. We have 4 days left so keep telling your friends. We will announce stretch goals soon so stay tuned. Thank you again. From the bottom... (Read More)
Rear Cover Revealed!
December 30th - via: kickstarter.com
The front cover of The Ronin #1 is still in progress by our awesome team, but we do have the rear cover. Our awesome letterer and designer Sean Glumace came up with this amazing concept and design. Are you ready? Check this out. . What do you... (Read More)
Can I ask you for a favor? It will only take a second.
December 29th - via: kickstarter.com
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Check out this awesome interview from Comic Frontline!
December 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Read the interview here and tell a friend. (Read More)
Tell-A-Friend Tuesday Contest! Win a Sword!!!
December 27th - via: kickstarter.com
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Behind the Scenes on the Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa poster and a preview of the Cover
December 27th - via: kickstarter.com
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About the Rewards (Definitions and Pictures)
December 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
When planning this Kickstarter, I wanted to give the rewards unique names. As a fan of martial arts weapons, I thought it would be cool to name the reward levels after traditional samurai weapons. Below is a description of the weapons used for our... (Read More)
50% Funded and Meet Team Ronin!
December 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We are 50% funded! Thank you to everyone that backed the campaign! Please continue to spread the word. But I also wanted to use this update to highlight the team. Check out the profiles for each member of Team Ronin by clicking the pictures... (Read More)
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa Endorses The Ronin! New Rewards on Kickstarter
December 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Remember when I said that my friend and I were talking about bad guys and that my friend recommended that I read The Ronin? Well, that friend just happens to be world famous actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa! Known for a variety of films including The Last... (Read More)
Talking on Tuesday! Check Out These Interviews...
December 17th - via: kickstarter.com
This coming Tuesday the 20th of December I have booked the Black Comics Chat podcast , and I will be calling in for a radio interview at KSVY in Sonoma. Black Comics Chat is an amazing podcast on Stitcher radio. Tuesday morning my interview will... (Read More)
New Reward Level! The Yumi Level!
December 15th - via: kickstarter.com
We have added a new reward level. Named after the samurai longbow, this reward boasts a custom 17x13, COLOR sketch of you (or someone you love) as an original samurai character. Upgrade now, or spread the word and tell your friends. Thank you! (Read More)
Preview 5 pages of The Ronin!
December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone! We're off to a great start! Thank you to everyone for backing us, and I hope that we can keep this momentum. To that end, I am offering a preview of The Ronin for a limited time. It's five pages of content meant to entice readers and... (Read More)
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