Empress: a breathtaking artbook about a tenacious heroine
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Meet a fearless heroine, visit ravaged lands of haunted paintings, become a part of a mythos. Empress - The graphic novel
Backers: 174
Average Pledge Per Backer: $140
Funded: $24,314 of $17,250
Dates: Oct 6th -> Dec 5th (61 days)
Project By: Maciej Pałka
Backers: 174
Average Pledge Per Backer: $140
Funded: $24,314 of $17,250
Dates: Oct 6th -> Dec 5th (61 days)
Project By: Maciej Pałka
$24,314
current pledge level
Last Updated: December 5 @ 03:03 -0500 GMT
140%
of goal
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Latest News
LAST MINUTE final update :) 
December 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hiyaaa, After two months of very intense campaign we are almost there. For the last time on this side of the fundraising we want to thank you to be with us and back us. If you still haven't decide, please, take a look: If you decide to take a... (Read More)
Final stretch & new reward!
December 4th - via: kickstarter.com
We are at the final stretch, it means that there are less than 15 hrs till the end of this fundraising. That's why we decided to do something absolutely insane and we've just added new reward :) RAW & BLOODY This is an ultimate raw 100-pages... (Read More)
One day till the end and we have black & white printed comics for our backers!!!
December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
You made it happen;) You've just unlocked the third stretch goal, and it means that everyone, who back us and choose a reward with printed version of "The Empress" would receive as a bonus black & white PRINTED artist edition of our comics.... (Read More)
New reward - digital english comics "Dolls"
November 30th - via: kickstarter.com
We are adding a new reward... Few days before the end? Yes. That's right :) This is something special for those, who want to back us with a small amount of money and still love to get something extra :) A comics illustrated by Maciej Pałka &... (Read More)
4 days to go: we've reached second stretch goal!
November 30th - via: kickstarter.com
This is something awesome! We've gained 115% of the total amount, so together with our backers we've reached the second stretch goal - it means that Maciej Pałka's "Dolls" comics will be translated to English and available in digital for our... (Read More)
Take a look inside our amazing black & white artist edition e-zine
November 25th - via: kickstarter.com
As you might notice, if we reach 110% everyone would receive a special "artist edition" e-zine. A black and white digital version of our comix based on a handmade manuscript with original drawings by Maciej Pałka. This is how our graphic novel... (Read More)
New Add-On :) A book "Skoczkini"
November 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Celebrate with us another day of flying over the point of no return called THE GOAL :) This time we want to give you something to read... if you know the polish language :P "Skoczkini" is a sci-fi book written by Dominika Węcławek. By adding it to... (Read More)
102 % raised! <3 We have first stretch goal for you
November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
You made it! Thanks to all our mighty backers "The Empress" would become true. It means that since now we can talk about PRE-ORDERS. If you decide to make a pre-order here, on Kickstarter, you're gaining an opportunity to get some extras like our... (Read More)
The last exclusive reward! SHELTER D: A CANTICLE FOR LEIBOWITZ
November 15th - via: kickstarter.com
As we are really close to our aim, we decided to add the last exclusive reward - SHELTER D. This is an original drawing by Maciej Pałka and it comes straight from our album "The Empress" (A4 size, ink on paper). We decided to name it after one of... (Read More)
New awesome (!!!) reward. SHELTER C: UNDER THE THUNDERDOME
November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We cannot speak about the post-apocalyptic madness without MAD MAX <3. That's why we decided to entitle the third original drawing which will be offered to our backers "Under the Thunderdome". The sequel of Australian post apo classic has... (Read More)
New exclusive reward! SHELTER B: SALUTE OF THE JUGGER
November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Yesterday you really impressed us. It took less than 20 minutes for one of our backers to get our very limited reward with an original drawing from "The Empress". Fortunately for the rest of you, we haven't said the last word yet! And you know... (Read More)
NEW LIMITED REWARD. SHELTER A: THE ROAD
November 12th - via: kickstarter.com
We have a new special reward for those who would love to have something exclusive in their shelters. Shelter A: The Road gives you an opportunity to get an original drawing by Maciej Pałka. This is an illustration from our special chapter "Terror,... (Read More)
17% TO SUCCESS? WE'RE LAUNCHING ADD-ONS! <3
November 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We're really close to our 100% aim, that's why we have more special gifts for you. Read more about three ADD-ONS (you can find them all in the "Rewards" section) Remember to join our community on Facebook -... (Read More)
TERROR HORROR FEAR - HALLOWEEN BLOODY SPECIAL
October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
The time has come. This is Halloween! We have a whole new chapter specially for you. It's completely new, it's brutal, dirty and bloody. And we love it. Enjoy it. Share it. And back us - we only need 21% to reach the goal and we think it's... (Read More)
The Rainbow Friday <3 remeber, you are not alone
October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Today we are celebrating a Rainbow Friday - special pro-LGBTQ+ event. Unfortunately many Polish teenagers and adults cannot feel safe right now. Our heroine (just as we are) stays with you. No matter how bad you may feel sometimes, YOU ARE NOT... (Read More)
100 backers, 70%, 40 days left, ONE HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
It's great to see that our backers community is growing. Again we are a step closer to our aim, however, soon we will let you know what we have if we reach some higher levels :) In a meantime, we are getting ready for the Halloween :) TERROR,... (Read More)
65%?! Bloody fantastic! let's talk more about our DIGITAL FIRST policy for rewards.
October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
"The Empress" is definitely Miss International. As a wordless comics, our album just MUST be shipped worldwide, otherwise, it would be a waste of potential... However, in the world full of small obstacles and huge pandemic restrictions, the best way... (Read More)
Who did this #2: Maciej
October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Maciej Pałka is veteran of polish underground comics scene. He is our hero of DYI and self-publishing, but he also was happy to work with mainstream polish comics publishers. With "The Empress" he is entering a brand new level of psychedelic... (Read More)
62% & rising! We have a stunning picture for you
October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Awesome news for all of us - we are getting closer to reach the goal of our fundraising. 62% is a really nice number, but I'm pretty sure it's possible to change it for 100% and higher :) What is more - page after page our comic book is being... (Read More)
Reward #1: Enhance your devices with the Empress. New wallpapers
October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
We hope you enjoyed yesterday's visual gift ( first 20+ pages ). You might be surprised, but we have more images from the Empress' world for you, but first - let's talk about rewards :) [PL] Mamy nadzieję, że ucieszył was nasz wczorajszy podarek... (Read More)
See the first 20+ pages of "The Empress"
October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Today we have something special for all of you. We're glad to present the first 20+ pages of our graphic novel "The Empress". Grab your coffee, tea or whatever you like, and immerse into the story... Once upon a time in a distant future, among... (Read More)
The Empress meets... Frostpunk?!
October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
A fanart made by Maciej Pałka for Frostpunk the Boardgame Can you imagine most epic crossover of our times? Well, I can imagine a few, however, this one is really amazing. On the image above you can see our beloved Heroine paying a visit to a... (Read More)
From the inside. We're scanning :) See the draft of first pages! [LOTS OF IMAGES]
October 12th - via: kickstarter.com
"The Empress" coloured If you were wondering how our work on the album is going - we're glad to inform you that Maciej is now scanning, clearing and colouring all pages. We want to digitalise all his works as quickly as possible because we want to... (Read More)
Who did this #1: Dominika
October 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi ya :) It's really amazing to see that we've gained over 40%, and the highest reward worth 1000 PLN is already gone! I couldn't imagine the best b-day gift... Yes. Today is the day, and I'm celebrating my b-day with some Kickstarter updates :) ... (Read More)
Digital Postcards: the Good, the Bad and the Lover.
October 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Whoa! We’ve gained over 33% in just four days. It’s amazing… you’re amazing :) To honour all our backers, also those who would decide to participate in our fundraising, we have something special. The first part of the first reward - digital... (Read More)
From the inside. Q: Would I understand this story not knowing polish language? A: Yes. It is a silent comics <3
October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Time to show a little more from the inside. "The Empress" is a silent comic book, although initially the script was based on sparse dialogues. As Maciej Pałka drew more pages and then added stunning colours to them, it turned out that the words only... (Read More)
27 % in 24H - A massive THANK YOU!
October 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi :) We are really happy to see that during the first 24 hours on Kickstarter you supported us financially so much that we achieved over 27 % of the intended amount <3 Big love to you. The Empress is delighted. It was a long day full of... (Read More)
EMPRESS SHIPPING UPDATE
October 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Folks you are amazing and we are really glad to hear you're asking for shipping worldwide.. For now due to pandemic situation we are still working ona perfect solution for sending our album abroad. Soon Kickstarter would launch for us some great... (Read More)
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