Mayfield Eight: Drug-drenched Grindhouse Biker War comic

A project in Santa Cruz, CA by Tim Larsen
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Part two of an explosive comic book series continuing the story of a 17 year old fry cook in 1974 Albuquerque.
Backers: 63
Average Pledge Per Backer: $26

Funded: $1,630 of $2,500
Dates: Jun 15th -> Jul 15th (30 days)
Project By: Tim Larsen
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Thank you.

July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Looks like this isn't going to be a thing yet.  But, keep checking your inbox. I will still be churning out the pages and sharing them with you! Thanks to everyone, old Backers and new, who have participated in this awesome campaign! Yours... (Read More)

Mayfield Eight LAST DAY!

July 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Today Sunday July 14 from 2 to 10pm Pacific Time I will be finishing up the penciling on page 14.  Make a pledge and message me what image you want me to make for you in real time on Facebook! I'll pencil and ink it along side my artwork... watch it... (Read More)

First drawing...

July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Donald Duck being chased by the Cops for Backer #30... CASEY! (will be coloring it digitally later)  (Read More)

It's going now.

July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timothy.larsen.7 While I'm working on Mayfield Eight 2 page 14 I'm simultaneously working on any new pledge's idea! Already have Casey with Donald Duck/biker... Make a pledge, message me and come join the... (Read More)

REACHED $1500!! UNLOCKED! Easy Rider drawing...

July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to Colin I am happy to add another Pledge level which is just like the $199 one only IN ADDITION to the notorious Leonard Smalls there will be a classic Tim Larsen take on Wyatt and Billy (aka Easy Rider) cruising down the road from L.A. to... (Read More)

Ridiculous Publicity Stunt.

July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
I while back I had a challenge I made to get 20 pages of my comic book done on the last 20 days of the Kickstarter campaign. It's not going to happen. BUT, I did manage to get to page 13 finished done done done (thank you thank you).  So what I'm... (Read More)

INCREDIBLE! WE JUST MIGHT MAKE IT FOR THE WEEKEND!

July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
It is really exciting all of you've come through for me this past few days. As a small token I've significantly lowered the reward level Swag Level One from $75 to $45! That's just a few dollars' bump from the $29 level tier, so if you want to grab... (Read More)

Mayfield Eight 20 for 20 countdown day 4

July 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Flying high and reaching the halfway point. Will it be enough? Sorry to say, didn't achieve the '20 page' level... DID finish it up to page 13, with Lucky Number 14 waiting in the wings: (I taped off the bottom of panel 1 so I could keep on drawing... (Read More)

We're at four digits: $1000 and climbing... Hooray!

July 10th - via: kickstarter.com
5 days to go!  Okay, here's the official winner of the Viral Giveaway from last month:  R. Perry! Tomorrow: the winner of the Original Art! (Hopefully some more pages too)  (Read More)

Funded or not... Wed July 10 giveaway...

July 9th - via: kickstarter.com
6 days to go! The person on Midnight Wed. July 10 PST who has funded the most since July 7 (last Sunday) will receive:  An original copy of my comic Issue One  Original Art! The landing page image to my main Facebook page! So far it's D.D. of New... (Read More)

Mayfield Eight 20 for 20 countdown day 7

July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
7 days to go!  Where did the Banshees Biker Gang come from? Stay tuned to the end, there's an announcement of a great prize (funded or not!) You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00... (Read More)

Mayfield Eight 20 for 20 countdown day 8

July 7th - via: kickstarter.com
8 days to go! Moving right along, with a cute little contest amongst the ladies at The Rat Hole Bar: You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 One of the quirkiest things about making... (Read More)

Mayfield Eight 20 for 20 countdown day 9

July 6th - via: kickstarter.com
9 days to go! So, it's been a long wait while I've been getting these last few pages done. In rapid-fire succession, I'm happy to announce I'm making progress! And, moving into: The Back Room! You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content.... (Read More)

Day 16 of 20. 16 days to go on the challenge of finishing 20 new pages of Mayfield Eight Issue two before this Kickstarter closes...

June 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Rough Color Okay, Rough color is when I throw down the basic, sloppy colors and hues in the comic book page panels like so (an example not from Mayfield Eight but another book I'm working on): Notice how it's there color-wise, just not locked-in to... (Read More)

Day 17 of 20. 17 days to go on the challenge of finishing 20 new pages of Mayfield Eight Issue two before this Kickstarter closes...

June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
What have I got so far? I've got pages 8 to 13 all inked. The problem with Lenny swinging the club has been resolved, and I'm ready to rock with the coloring process. There's many different ways that people have colored pages. The way I do it is... (Read More)

Mayfield Eight Comic Book Kickstarter 20 day challenge... day 18

June 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Better design on Page 13, and how it fits in. You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 At last! I have that page design working for the story. A pivotal point in the action, where I... (Read More)

Sometimes, sitting on something for a while makes you realize the obvious.

June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Lenny has to strike the welder guy hard, I mean, HARD! I'm hard to show a side of Lenny we haven't seen before, as a ruthless Bad Ass. I kept on thinking in terms of body language, but realized it was all in the (my) face... You'll need an HTML5... (Read More)

NEW! 20 for 20 challenge.

June 25th - via: kickstarter.com
I will try to finish the first 20 pages of this comic book before the fundraiser ends. First of all, thank you everyone who helped me along this far in the journey. We have 20 days to go and as a challenge to myself (well, I do have 7 pages done and... (Read More)

So close...

June 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Less than 2 hours away from 6 people getting the free art bonus, including the digital downloads... We're just $157 away...  (Read More)

Alright! Over $800 Thursday night!

June 20th - via: kickstarter.com
We're at $807...  ... which means $193 to go until I can release the free original art and free digital downloads. That is awesome thank you! Did you know you can also simply add to your pledge/upgrade to a higher level and qualify for the prize(s)?... (Read More)

Mayfield Eight Kickstarter FREE ORIGINAL ART THIS WEEKEND ONLY!

June 20th - via: kickstarter.com
FROM TODAY TO MIDNIGHT FRIDAY JUNE 21 2019 We're really close... $762 as of right now. I  will -in addition to the 6 digital comic book downloads- be sending to  EVERY BACKER who helps me reach $1000 an original (as in real thing)  piece of... (Read More)

Forgot to add Canadian shipping. Fixed now

June 18th - via: kickstarter.com
A backer noticed that the rewards ship free to US only. I've just now added small bumps of $5 to $20 to the rewards if you're from the Great White North. So rejoice! -Tim (former Minnesotan)  (Read More)

Who is Cal Ryder?

June 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Calvin Ryder is anybody. You are either him or know somebody like him. A kid stuck in a go-nowhere existence, finishing out his last year in high school in 1974 Albuquerque. And like you or I, he can make some pretty awful decisions for himself. But,... (Read More)

WE DID IT! YAY!!!!

June 16th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Early Backer Bonus Bust. Let's try for $400 instead.

June 16th - via: kickstarter.com
As you may know we were trying to get 30 backers by midnight tonight. Well, we got 6 so far. So... Instead of hitting 30 backers, how about hitting $400? If we can do that by midnight June 16 PST, then all the new backers will receive the bonus... (Read More)

New reward level added, for those who want Issue 2 only.

June 16th - via: kickstarter.com
A few backers requested I offer just Issue 2 on a pledge level, since they've purchased Issue 1 in an earlier Kickstarter. Here you go. Same great deal, you're getting 2 comics essentially...  (Read More)

Early Backer bonus!

June 16th - via: kickstarter.com
As a special prize for the first 30 backers by midnight Sunday June 16 I want to showcase a unique 3-pack giveaway to everyone who backs my campaign IF we reach 30 backers by midnight June 16 I'm giving all the new backers in their Kickstarter... (Read More)

Calvin Ryder's journey continues...

June 15th - via: kickstarter.com
... but not before you get a glimpse of another man on a journey. His name was Leonard Smalls from the Cohen Brothers' movie Raising Arizona, featured in The Ultimate Reward! "I was haunted by a vision of..." "... He was horrible. The lone biker of... (Read More)

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