Moon Girl graphic novel - Retro futurism! Ray guns! Pew Pew!

A project in Oakland, CA by Omar Morales
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A rated-PG graphic novel based on the golden age, public domain character. This timeless Sci-Fi story is now reimagined by Omar Morales
Backers: 364
Average Pledge Per Backer: $30

Funded: $11,049 of $4,000
Dates: Nov 3rd -> Dec 18th (46 days)
Project By: Omar Morales
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Latest News

Major milestones unlocked today - thanks again!

December 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow - I guess that Kickstarter reminder about a campaign ending really works! About 20 new pledges have come in since the time I went to bed last night and dreamed of hard cover binding. :)  The campaign has zoomed past 300 backers, and crossed the... (Read More)

Almost 300 Backers + a sneak peek at 8-page prequel draft artwork

December 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello there! Three days left and the campaign has 290 backers, so close to my goal of 300 - thank you all again! It is also very close to $10,000, which would unlock hard cover binding and some extra post cards. If you want to help me push for that... (Read More)

$9K + The Ultimate Reward Tier: original pencil cover art by Renae De Liz

December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Today the campaign hit $9,000 thanks to Stephanie Holland - and I remain grateful for all of your pledges! I've been wanting to add this Ultimate Reward Tier  for a while, but I wasn't comfortable doing so until I had the main component in hand. And... (Read More)

New Stretch Goal Just Added + sneak peek at enamel pin design

December 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi! Thanks to some very generous pledges that came in today, the campaign is a whisker away from $9K with 7 days left. I have no choice but to reward you all with a new $10K stretch goal, which has been added and updated to the campaign site, and... (Read More)

250 backers, stretch goal #2 is going down

December 7th - via: kickstarter.com
The campaign hit 250 backers with Rosemary Benton coming in at #250. Thank you all again! I’m now about $100 and change away from unlocking stretch goal #2, which adds an 8-page prequel story to the back of the book and an enamel pin. If you want... (Read More)

Digital stretch goals, and thank you to retailers that support Moon Girl

December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
I was recently asked about digital pledge stretch goals and here’s what I came up with.  Stretch goal #2 at $8,000 (only $800 away!) bumps up digital pledges up one level: $3 “basic” bumps up to “plus” rewards $6 “plus” bumps up to... (Read More)

$7K, Funko Pops, Love from Kickstarter + a new video message

November 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Many thanks to Aron Pohara for putting the campaign over $7,000 tonight! Here's what else is going on: I'm very grateful that Kickstarter featured Moon Girl in its comic book newsletter to backers:   Kickstarter newsletter to backers Funko Pop!... (Read More)

200 backers + a couple of recommended projects to back

November 28th - via: kickstarter.com
The campaign crossed 200 backers today. I'll give credit to both Mark Whitehead and David Blake for coming in at #200 because Kickstarter seems to be counting a couple of cancelled pledges in the backer count. In any event, cheers to you all, 1 to... (Read More)

Halfway through, still going strong + 2 new videos

November 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Last update for a while: the campaign is halfway over and it did great over the holiday weekend! We're at $6,200+ on the way to 200 backers and knocking down stretch goal #2. I'm grateful to you all for committing at a time of year when Amazon, eBay... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #1 is in the rearview mirror

November 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to Arturo “Tutes” Saavedra, the campaign went over $6,000 this afternoon! I’ll start working on the printer files for the alternate covers, so be ready with your choice when the campaign is over and I send the surveys. The cover choices... (Read More)

Black Friday Freebie - and a video message from Jaymes Reed

November 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Happy Turkey Day + a message from colorist Paula G!

November 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Thanksgiving - I am grateful for all of your support for Moon Girl. Even if you don't celebrate Thanksgiving, just know I'll take a bite of turkey for you today!  Be on the look out for an update tomorrow, I am thinking of doing some kind of... (Read More)

A message from Moon Girl artist extraordinaire, Joel Cotejar

November 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Here's a special treat for today: a message from the man who brought my story to life with his incredible pencils and inks, Joel Cotejar of the Philippines. Joel and I have been working together for over 10 years, most notably on my CruZader... (Read More)

Backer #150 - and more

November 20th - via: kickstarter.com
The backer count for this campaign hit 150 this afternoon - thank you Jason Adams! Thanks to you all, I am closing in on stretch goal #1 at $6,000. We should cross that hurdle soon and then still have 3 weeks to hit stretch goal #2 and I’ll need... (Read More)

Promoting at a comic book show today

November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, I am at ConEx today - which is half comics and toys and half live reptile show. Really interesting vibe and mix of people. I am handing out Moon Girl post cards and showing the preview short story from the Not Forgotten Anthology. People... (Read More)

5K - and I don’t mean a Turkey Trot

November 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings, we just crossed $5,000 thanks to the fine folks at Indie Comics Showcase. I’m now going to set my sights on the first stretch goal at $6,000. Also this: buttons have arrived! These are the 1.5” and 2.5” varieties designed by Nic... (Read More)

One Hundred Backers Strong

November 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, the campaign is closing in on $5,000 on the way to the first stretch goal at $6,000 - thank you all! We crossed the 100 backer mark this weekend and I'm grateful for all the support.  Here are some little fun facts I jotted down about... (Read More)

The project just funded - thank you all!

November 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, thanks to a flurry of pledges in the last 15 minutes from Rach Nuth, Sean Horejs, Marc Priebe and Greg Wong, the project is now funded! It took 6 days to hit the goal and now I'll be focusing on stretch goals for the next month. If you'd... (Read More)

Loads of updates, including a visit to the local elementary school!

November 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, it's been a busy week for Moon Girl. First off, thanks again for your support! Here's a rundown of everything else: 80 backers and over 90% funded and closing in quickly on the $4,000 funding goal The $300 reward with original 11 x 17... (Read More)

Kickstarter chooses Moon Girl as a “project we love.”

November 6th - via: kickstarter.com
So this happened today. ❤️ Thank you Kickstarter and thank you, backers! The campaign is closing in on 80% funded. 🚀  (Read More)

Clarification on alternate cover pin-up rewards

November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, I got a question on Facebook about "printed alternate covers" and whether that means a single printed image, vs. multiple volumes of the full 80-page book with different covers.  To be clear, I am offering the pin-ups of the alternate covers as... (Read More)

phenomenal first day!

November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to all who dove in on day one. 🙏🏼  (Read More)

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