Gone Sci-Fi Mystery Comic Book - Issue 1 - They Have Gone

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Gone: a sci-fi mystery comic set on the deserted Tantallon spaceship, where a robot wakes and asks the question, "Where is everyone?"
Backers: 48
Average Pledge Per Backer: £18

Funded: £875 of £1,200
Dates: Jul 20th -> Aug 22nd (34 days)
Project By: Simon Birks
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Latest News

So near!

August 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there, I wanted to say a thank you for everyone who's backed Gone, Tom and I really appreciate it. There's a fair chance we won't make our funding goal, but that doesn't mean Gone stops - not in the slightest. We will continue with it, and come... (Read More)

Press Release - For the Love of Sci-Fi

August 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, Hope we're all doing well - I wanted to share the press release we sent out yesterday which talks about the origins of Gone. The press release is on my company's site, ThoroughlyProfessional.com, and can be found here... (Read More)

MCM London Comic Con - October 23rd - 25th

August 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there, Just wanted to let you know that I shall be at the MCM London Comic Con on October 23rd to 25th this year if you're going! It'd be great to see you there! Marielle at the London Comic Con in May 2015 Tom will be at ThoughtBubble in Leeds... (Read More)

Would you like a little sinning with your reward?

August 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there, I should have thought of this earlier, but for anyone wishing to receive a copy of our other comic "Sinners", Issue #1 of which we successfully Kickstarted in February this year, then please just add £6 to your pledge, and I'll send it... (Read More)

"Name the Brain" Reward!

August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! There's a new top level reward! In Issue 2, (on page 9 precisely) we get to see a brain in a container! This can be your brain! No surgery required! We will put your (or someone you nominate) name on the container, plus the day and month... (Read More)

A Thank You & a Shout Out for Support!

July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, Firstly, thank you to you all for sharing our campaign to the masses! This sharing can often lead to surprising results! I thought I'd use today's update to focus a bit more on spreading the word for our Kickstarter. (Yeah, I know I put... (Read More)

An update from Tom Eddy, the 'Gone' illustrator

July 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone,  Thank you all for backing, it really does mean a lot to me.  I thought I would share my process of creating the artwork for Gone.  Normally when I'm creating something, I work from lots of reference photos. The Tardis interiors were... (Read More)

Gone Kickstarter Cost Breakdown

July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, Hope you are well! I wanted to give you a breakdown of the Gone Kickstarter costs, so you have more of an idea where your money is going. Cost Breakdown As you can see, the majority of the money goes on printing the comic itself, with... (Read More)

31% funded + a new reward! Get a second t-shirt!

July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, It's Monday again, and the campaign continues well. We're now over 30% funded, thanks to the top tier being taken! If you're thinking about opting for any of the other limited options, I'd take a look now! "What Waits Outside" T-Shirt Also,... (Read More)

22% Funded! What would you like to see!

July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hoorah! With 28 days to go, we're 22% funded, which is no mean feat in crowdfunding! Thank you to everyone who's backed us so far, it's absolutely fantastic! Simon's been playing with GIFs... This is something which I asked on the Sinners campaign,... (Read More)

Short Story: Counting

July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there, I thought I'd share with you a Gone short story, of the moments before the comic starts. This may or may not have clues to the story, I'll let you decide!  We're over 15% and really hoping we can push towards the 20% (£240) goal in the... (Read More)

Badge Designs!

July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there, Here are the "They Have Gone" badge designs for the Gone Kickstarter! These are lovingly called the Paraphrase Me buttons, as you can rearrange them into any order you like! Don't like the standard order, then try "Have They Gone"! Or even... (Read More)

Writing Gone

July 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there, One day gone and already 7% funded. That's great news! Thank you to all the backers so far. For the first update, I wanted to share some more information on the origins of Gone with you. Tom's Early AssistA Designs In the beginning… I was... (Read More)

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