Onyx the Fortuitous & the Talisman of Souls - THE GORY BOOK!

A project in Oakland, CA by Invader Comics
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Gory Books are Golden Book-inspired adaptations of iconic horror stories - poetic prose paired with intriguing illustrations!
Backers: 274
Average Pledge Per Backer: $69

Funded: $19,025 of $10,000
Dates: Oct 15th -> Nov 11th (27 days)
Project By: Invader Comics
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Latest News

ALMOST THERE!

November 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We have just 12hrs left in this campaign, and we're just a little over $500 away from our final stretch goal! Spread the word, and let's finish strong!   (Read More)

WOW! 200 backers! And a new stretch goal!

November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, you guys BLEW THROUGH the $15k stretch goal, so that means Onyx will be recording an audio version of the book! This is going to be a really fun addition to the Gory Books story, and we're excited to hear Onyx's take on the text.  Meanwhile,... (Read More)

A HALLOWEEN TREAT! (AND A NEW ADD-ON!) SLIME GREEEN VHS!

October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Halloween is finally here, and we thought you all deserved a special treat for being so supportive of Onyx and our invasion. So CLICK HERE to download the Invader Horror Bundle! 135 pages of horror from our best books. It's a great preview of all the... (Read More)

TOMORROW IS HALLOWEEN! Special Add On??

October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
You guys snatched up those new pins as well! There are more of the Onyx Talisman pin left, but everything else is gone!  So here's what we're thinking: Since tomorrow is Halloween, we're going to drop everyone a special present AND offer something... (Read More)

NEW ADD ONS!

October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
MAN! You guys scooped up those Marquay Dickberry pins before we could blink!! Well, since you like pins so much, how about a few more?? We have just FIVE of these Onyx pins in his everyday fit we just added to the campaign.  And just THIRTY of these... (Read More)

NEW ADD ON! - Marquay Dickberry Pin!

October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
We're crushing it! You all have done an amazing job spreading the word about the campaign, so we wanted to give you something extra special.  Now you can proudly display your own "Marquay Dickberry" nametag. These pins have never been made available... (Read More)

NEW ADD ON!!

October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Don't look now, but we just added the handmade Onyx mural to the add ons list!  This is an 11"x17" piece on birch plywood, hand drawn and colored by Daniel Crosier, founder of the Colorado Festival of Horror! Daniel has done several variant covers... (Read More)

WE DID IT!

October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
More specifically, YOU did it! Thank you ALL for your help and support and love, and we can't wait to get this book finished and in your hands!  And since we funded, that means we're going to drop Daniel Crosier's amazing Onyx portrait at NOON PST!... (Read More)

STRETCH GOALS!

October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
First of all, let me say welcome to all our new backers! It's great to have you as part of the invasion, and part of the team that's working hard to bring MORE ONYX into the world!  Bowser and I sat down yesterday to discuss STRETCH GOALS and we've... (Read More)

70% There!

October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
We're making progress, and we're getting some great coverage too! Check out this great article on Bloody Disgusting!  And don't worry, we'll be announcing those stretch goals soon. But before we do, is there anything in particular you'd like to see?... (Read More)

You All Are AMAZING!!

October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
I never imagined that when I asked you to leave a comment on the front page of the campaign that SO MANY of you would help us out! We got nearly 50 comments in the last 24 hours, and while it hasn't translated to any new backers, I'm sure it's helped... (Read More)

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Okay Invaders, let's see if we can game the Kickstarter algorithm. If every one of you could just post a comment on the campaign's front page, it would help rocket us to the front of the "popular" category, and get a TON of new eyes on the project.... (Read More)

100 Backers! 60% Funded!

October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
And on top of that, we're a PROJECT WE LOVE!  You guys continue to impress, and you're working hard to make sure we get MORE ONYX out there in the world! Can't express how much we appreciate your support, both in backing the campaign and sharing it... (Read More)

NEW ADD ONS!

October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
You guys have been sharing the campaign, and we can't thank you enough! The more eyes we get on the book, the better the chance that we'll be able to bring you MORE ONYX ADVENTURES!  We've also been hearing you, and we added two new add-ons to the... (Read More)

AMAZING FIRST DAY!!

October 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Nearly 1/3 funded in just the first 10 hours! That's amazing, and we can't thank you all enough! Please help spread the campaign around so everyone knows that ONYX is BACK! (and if the campaign goes really well, we've definitely got more Onyx... (Read More)

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