The Hostage: A Graphic Novel by Sal Abbinanti

A project in Chicago, IL by Sal Abbinanti
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A full-color graphic novel inspired by the culture & religions of Brazil—set in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
Backers: 539
Average Pledge Per Backer: $88

Funded: $47,454 of $25,000
Dates: Jan 25th -> Feb 26th (32 days)
Project By: Sal Abbinanti
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Latest News

Less than 24 hours to go!

February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
What a ride... today is the last day to support THE HOSTAGE on Kickstarter! The campaign closes tonight. Join me on Facebook at 7PM CT for a livestream in the final hours of the campaign. A couple final updates for the last day... we're excited to... (Read More)

Less Than 36 Hours Left!

February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
With less than 2 days to go, now is the time to get it any final pledges or add-ons... thank you so much for your support. Here are a few updates on our progress: Since we passed 170% funded we want to share that everyone who ordered the book will... (Read More)

VIDEO: Behind the Scenes Original Art

February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Just two days left to go on our campaign! Thank you again for your incredible support. Wanted to share this behind-the-scenes video featuring the exclusive HOSTAGE originals, included for those who pledge for the Original Art Reward: You'll need an... (Read More)

VIDEO: Work from Alex Ross, Bill Sienkiewicz, Jeffrey Alan Love

February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Here's a look behind the scenes at some of the original artwork for THE HOSTAGE - including process art from Alex Ross, Bill Sienkiewicz, and Jeffrey Alan Love: You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play... (Read More)

VIDEO: Rejected Sample Pages Collection

February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
This week on social media, I've been sharing some of my rejected sample pages from proposals throughout my career. Thought it would be cool to share this video with our Kickstarter backers... check it out: You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see... (Read More)

Amazing! Bill Sienkiewicz Stretch Goal Announced

February 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Amazing! We just hit our $40K stretch goal and we're excited to announce the next goal... the BILL SIENKIEWICZ Guest Artist Postcard!  Everyone who gets the book will now get this card! If we hit $45K, you'll get the Bill Sienkiewicz postcard!... (Read More)

THE HOSTAGE, Alex Ross & Bill Sienkiewicz Featured in Forbes Today!

February 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Big thanks to Rob Salkowitz and Forbes for this feature on THE HOSTAGE: Comic Art Market Still Healthy After a Year of COVID  "The enforced time off the road has given Abbinanti, who is himself an artist, a chance to complete a personal project that... (Read More)

New Stretch Goal UNLOCKED—Geof Darrow Print!

February 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks for your incredible support for this project!  We just hit our $35,000 Stretch Goal—which means that everyone who has ordered the book will get our exclusive set of HOSTAGE stickers: And now we're excited to announce our next stretch... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #3: THE HOSTAGE Sticker Set

January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We just hit our stretch goal for the Alex Ross Collectible Postcard... thank you!!! Since we hit $30,000, everyone who gets the book will also get the Ross postcard. Up next we are announcing our next stretch goal, the HOSTAGE Sticker Set! Check 'em... (Read More)

THANK YOU 🙏 We hit our goal and there's a lot more to come!

January 27th - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU! To our backers and everyone who has helped share THE HOSTAGE... we just hit our Kickstarter goal! Now the book is being printed for sure. As a thank you to backers we are now including a BONUS slipcase & foil hardcover for everyone who... (Read More)

THANK YOU! Day 1 Was Awesome. Backer Exclusive Announcements Inside!

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

The Hostage: Acclaimed Art Rep Sal Abbinanti Launches Graphic Novel Kickstarter

January 26th - via: cbr.com
Celebrated art rep Sal Abbinanti, known for his work with comic book artists Alex Ross and Bill Sienkiewicz, recently launched a Kickstarter campaign in support of his own debut graphic novel, The Hostage. (Read More)

Writer/Artist Sal Abbinanti explores Brazilian slums in new Kickstarter project

January 25th - via: syfy.com
Anew Kickstarter campaign for writer/illustrator Sal Abbinanti's startling graphic novel, The Hostage, has just launched and it's steeped in the intriguing culture and vibrant colors of Brazil — and SYFY WIRE has an exclusive preview to share alongside comments on the artistic process from its visionary creator. (Read More)

NEWS WATCH: Sal Abbinanti’s Graphic Novel THE HOSTAGE is Now on Kickstarter

January 25th - via: comic-watch.com
By day, Sal Abbinanti is the art rep for comic book superstars Alex Ross and Bill Sienkiewicz, but by night he, too, is an artist. For more than two decades, the Chicago native has been obsessed with creating a graphic novel inspired by a visit he made to Brazil when he was in his early 20’s. Now, Abbinanti is launching a Kickstarter campaign for his dream project, a 115-page full-color original graphic novel set in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro titled THE HOSTAGE. (Read More)

How 'The Hostage' Is Turning an Art Rep Into a Creator

January 25th - via: hollywoodreporter.com
The graphic novel, currently being crowdfunded, is the work of Sal Abbinanti, who is the art rep of comic book creators like Alex Ross and Bill Sienkiewicz. (Read More)

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