Kinetic, Vol. 1: Origins - An Action Packed Superhero Story

A project in Seattle, WA by Bill Coulombe
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Johnny is developing superpowers, but there's one problem: His city already has a hero. Johnny thinks he can do a better job!
Backers: 97
Average Pledge Per Backer: $39

Funded: $3,735 of $3,500
Dates: Nov 19th -> Dec 17th (29 days)
Project By: Bill Coulombe
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WE DID IT! First Stretch goal announced!

December 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's all I have to say to all of you: So here's the announcement for our first stretch goal: If we reach $4,000 : Cover artist JASON METCALF will do a Kickstarter Exclusive Signing, meaning when we ship these books to you, not only will I have... (Read More)

Last Full Day!

December 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning! I'm off to a bit of a late start because my friends insisted we go out to breakfast this morning. First off, yesterday was BANANAS - hopefully we can keep that momentum going through today! We are less than $150 from our final goal!  I... (Read More)

You absolute MANIACS!!!

December 15th - via: kickstarter.com
I have no words... Just YESTERDAY I had posted up how we had hit 80% of our funding goal, and today we brought it all the way up past 90!   Pledges were coming in so hot and fast I could barely keep up with messaging everyone or keep the front image... (Read More)

Only 45 hours left!

December 15th - via: kickstarter.com
We're now sitting at 85% funded and hit 70 backers.  Holy crap you guys rock! I need to update the project image from 80 to 85 percent; you all are moving too quick for me! Speaking of which, I had an (kind of) odd question come into my email I... (Read More)

80% funded and Physical Pledge Upgrades!

December 14th - via: kickstarter.com
The campaign is down to the point where we are counting down in HOURS, not days.  This has been absolutely insane journey, and I'm glad you could be along on it with me! A few updates ago, I asked everyone to choose between two images to make into a... (Read More)

Final weekend! All hands on deck!

December 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, We're still heading towards the goal! Probably the coolest thing about this campaign as it unfolds: except for Thanksgiving weekend, we have gotten positive momentum EVERY SINGLE DAY! I will be reaching out to everyone I know today and... (Read More)

Heading Into the Final Weekend

December 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, We are heading into the last weekend.  I know I've sounded like a broken record on social media!  Thank you for bearing with me! We are less than $900 from hitting our goal and getting these books out to you!  This campaign has done... (Read More)

Kickstarter Exclusive Poster, and I need YOUR help!

December 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning! So, what do Kickstarter backers love the most?  If you were to ask me, aside from helping a creator achieve their dream, one of the biggest things I want is something that is exclusive to me as a Kickstarter backer! That's where I need... (Read More)

A Digital PDF Question and Big News Coming Tomorrow!!

December 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! Not much news to report!  We are creeping steadily towards our goal. A sharp-eyed backer emailed me asking, "I noticed the $15 tier is for the 8 issues of Kinetic, and not a Digital Deluxe TPB.  Will I receive the eight individual... (Read More)

70% Funded! Over 50 backers! You all rock!

December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Good afternoon, So, yesterday was absolutely crazy.  We ended up with 9 new backers, the best day since the campaign launched, and are closing in on $2,500!  A much needed leap after the slow Thanksgiving weekend. Seriously, my goal yesterday after... (Read More)

Post Turkey Day and New Reward Tiers!

November 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all, I hope you had an awesome Thanksgiving Holiday! As you can see, we are well into the dreaded "Dead Zone" during the middle of any Kickstarter campaign. However... I've just prepared a few new reward tiers for everyone to check out.  I've... (Read More)

Have a great Thanksgiving!!

November 28th - via: kickstarter.com
A little over two years ago, I stepped exhibited at my first convention.  It was a tiny show held inside the basement of a La Quinta hotel.  I had a few advance copies of Kinetic #1, and a retractable banner.  I had no idea what to expect, or... (Read More)

SNEAK PEAK!!!

November 26th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Back from Oakland!

November 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning! Sorry for the lack of updates over the weekend.  Conventions are a ton of fun, but they take a lot of energy out of you!  Thank you to everyone who came by my table in artist alley and said hi! We keep creeping towards the finish... (Read More)

We’re halfway there!

November 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
I tinkered with the idea of making this a Bon Jovi reference, but decided against it! We are halfway there! I am all set up for Wizard World Bay Area.  if you swing by, im in the back by the Creative Stage in artist alley.  It is still early so not... (Read More)

Day 3 - 30 backers, over $1,500!

November 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hit two milestones today!  We are officially over 30 backers!  And we also cracked that $1,500 barrier that held us up yesterday! Tomorrow I fly down to Oakland for Wizard World Bay Area, spreading the word about Kinetic.  Wizard Entertainment has... (Read More)

Day 3. LET'S GO!

November 21st - via: kickstarter.com
I overslept this morning, so getting a little late start today! We had a few backers overnight, and  are now so close to hitting 50%!  Who is going to be the backer to put us over the top?!?! This weekend I will be appearing at Wizard World Bay... (Read More)

We rocked it - 40% there and a special surprise!

November 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone for believing in this and backing.  I really appreciate it.  We are officially 40% to being totally funded! Now for the cool part: I have a little surprise for you: AWESOME Y COMICS AND KINETIC STICKERS ARE HEADING OUT TO EVERY... (Read More)

Heading Into Day 2

November 20th - via: kickstarter.com
First day was amazing, let's rock day 2! Woke up this morning to a few new backers, which was a nice surprise. Lots of e-mails and messages to send this morning! We are SO close to getting halfway there! - Bill  (Read More)

What an incredible first day!!!

November 19th - via: kickstarter.com
YOU ARE AMAZING!  I want to thank every single one of you who backed today. Right now the sun is well past set and I'm reminded how I HATE Daylight Savings Time.   One big mistake I made during my last launch was not enough interaction with my... (Read More)

We are LIVE...and a third of the way there!

November 19th - via: kickstarter.com
What an awesome first day!  We had someone come in and claim the high end signed Jason Metcalf sketch variant, rocketing us up to just past a third of the way to the goal. Thank you to all the backers, and also everyone who's shared the link online.... (Read More)

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