Gateway City Trade Paperback - Volume 1

A project in Portsmouth, UK by Russell Mark Olson
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1925. The Gateway to the West is about to become a playground for the Universe's most wanted. Welcome to St. Louis.
Backers: 323
Average Pledge Per Backer: £18

Funded: £5,963 of £1,200
Dates: Aug 1st -> Aug 31st (30 days)
Project By: Russell Mark Olson
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Latest News

One Final Reward...You've earned it! :)

August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Pete Taylor's take on Lundy Sorry to keep jamming up your inboxes. I've tried to stay a little quieter today. :) We're entering into the last 12 hours of the campaign and I have to say, I have been completely bowled over by the support this project... (Read More)

Sketchbook Stretch Goal UNLOCKED!!!

August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
UNLOCKED!!!  Whelp! There we go! The 20 page A5 sketchbook has been unlocked! That means all physical backers will receive the booklet in their package and digital backers will have the booklet included in the PDF bundle. I'm so pleased. Thank you... (Read More)

400%

August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We've just passed 400% and have less than 40 hours to go in the campaign. I just wanted to take a minute (or a breather) to thank you all for your support, your enthusiasm and kindness during the last 28 days. It has been an absolute dream and that... (Read More)

Last Stretch Goal!

August 28th - via: kickstarter.com
As I write this, there are 63 hours left in the campaign. It's been truly amazing how well the book has been received and I'm dumbfounded by all of the support it has generated. For the last stretch goal, I'd like to thank everyone with a 20 page,... (Read More)

Kickstarter Live today at 1

August 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello all! I'm going to attempt a Kickstarter Live today at 1pm British Summer Time. I'll be inking a couple of sketches and answering questions about the book, comics, process and the universe (what does it all mean? Kidding. But, really, what does... (Read More)

Progress Update, Fantastic Kickstarters, and Let's Get that Print!

August 24th - via: kickstarter.com
New Scenes and Scene Edits  Well, that's progress! All of the new scenes are now colored and letters are on the way. I'm really pleased with them and feel that they'll give the book just a little more flesh on the bone. I also get the opportunity to... (Read More)

Top 10 Comics Books on Kickstarter Right Now (Sept. Edition)

August 23rd - via: barebonesent.com
Take a look at our favorite 10 comic books live on Kickstarter right now! The comics are not listed in any particular order. These comics feature a wide range including horror, graphic, comedy, and all-ages fun. Take a look and get in early with some of these awesome projects that may not hit your local stores! Make sure to look for our  (Read More)

300% -- Woah nelly!

August 21st - via: kickstarter.com
300%! Good morning, afternoon and evening to you all, denizens, kings and queens of Gateway City! We've recently passed the 300% mark and I couldn't let it pass without some fanfare. Every day, multiple times a day, I am floored by the continued... (Read More)

New Reward Tier - Original Comic Art

August 19th - via: kickstarter.com
 Original Comic ArtI've now added 10 new reward tiers. Each reward tier is tied to an original piece of comic art from Gateway City (all produced on A3 bristol board). The pages can be viewed in the Rewards section of the Kickstarter page. Most of... (Read More)

Backers's First Peek: New Reward Tier - Original Comic Art

August 19th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

3rd Stretch Goal Unlocked!

August 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Cover Gallery Addition and Greg Smallwood Pin-up Well, the £3,000 stretch goal mark came late in the evening yesterday and kept on rolling in the early hours of the morning. Thank you to backers new and old for keeping the enthusiasm high and... (Read More)

Gateway City - Greg Smallwood Pin-up

August 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Greg Smallwood's homage to EC Comics Greg Smallwood Stretch Goals  Here it is, ladies and gentlemen. Behold, the wonder that is Greg Smallwood. I'm so "chuffed" (as they say here in Blighty) not only that Greg designed this wonderful piece of art,... (Read More)

Smallwood Pin-up: Preview for Backers Only

August 15th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Stretch Goal Update - New UK postcard and Greg Smallwood

August 13th - via: kickstarter.com
UK Indie Comics Postcards Gustaffo Vargas dropped his postcard into my inbox today. He's given us a super rad take on the mysterious Mokomo. Check it out. I love it! Mokomo by Gustaffo Vargas  Greg Smallwood Over the past couple of days, I've had a... (Read More)

UK Indie Postcards in the Bag!

August 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Meanwhile Worthing Yesterday was the Worthing edition of the great Meanwhile comic con series started by the lovely and incredibly hardworking people over at Blue Fox Comics. Had a great time catching up with old and new friends and sharing two... (Read More)

Bookplates, Worthing and Whatnot

August 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Exclusive Kickstarter bookplate...some tweaking still to do  Howdy howdy!As we sit on the precipice of 150 strong, I'm sitting at my desk watching much needed rain cascade into a brown garden. I've had a lovely summer filled with comics and cons... (Read More)

UK Indie Comic Artists Postcards

August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
...or should that be "Artists's?" Second Stretch Goal It'll be no surprise to say that I wasn't prepared for all the early support for the Gateway trade. This has meant that I've had to pull together my thought-ether into more tangible stretch... (Read More)

Featured!

August 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a quick update to say Kickstarter have featured us. Gateway City is now a Project We Love. This is all down to you and your support. Your sharing the book with your friends, talking about it on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, and putting your... (Read More)

First Stretch Goal Unlocked!

August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all! Russ here, coming to you from the beautiful county of Gloucestershire after a great day at the True Believers Summer Variant con. I'll post a more detailed update when I get back home tomorrow, but couldn't wait to celebrate with you all the... (Read More)

Friendly 10 and True Believers

August 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Saturday! So sorry for the delay in getting an example image up for the alien mugshot art reward for The Friendly 10 tier. Mea culpa!  True Believers For anyone in the UK on Sunday, Emily and I will be at the True Believers Summer Variant.... (Read More)

Reward Images and 1st Stretch Goal

August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Sketches and StretchesJust a quick update to say that I've added some images of the Night Patrol and Green Ones rewards to give backers a look at what to expect. Each sketch will be unique, but these should give an idea of the reward. It is my... (Read More)

Barnstorming First Day

August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank youAs we pass the 24 hour marker for the first day of the campaign, we're sitting at 97% funded. I am...thrilled? Is thrilled the word I'm looking for? I honestly don't know how to feel. It's all been so sudden. If any of you know Emily, then... (Read More)

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