Black Ball #1-3

A project in Baltimore, MD by Melissa J Massey
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A magical murder mystery comic series in an alternate 1920s
Backers: 72
Average Pledge Per Backer: $26

Funded: $1,905 of $1,500
Dates: Nov 5th -> Dec 4th (30 days)
Project By: Melissa J Massey
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Latest News

Can we make it to 75 Backers?!

December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey there friend! With just 34 hours left, we're sitting at 69 backers, but I think we can get a little farther. So it's time for a surprise STRETCH GOAL! If we make it to 75 Backers before the end of the campaign, all physical backers will get an... (Read More)

Talking Black Ball on Go Fund This!

November 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello there friend, We're in the final week of the Black Ball campaign. Last week, I was featured in an episode of Go Fund This, a podcast all about kickstarter campaigns. I talk a little bit about Black Ball, the campaign, and why I love comics. Go... (Read More)

It's the Final Week of the Black Ball campaign!

November 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello my beautiful backers!  There is just 6 DAYS left in the campaign! And it's going to be a wild ride to the finish! We are still sitting at 64 backers, but should we make it to 100 Backers, all physical backers will receive an additional sticker... (Read More)

Thanksgiving Black Friday Special!

November 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Thanksgiving! To celebrate the upcoming holiday and give thanks, I'm opening up two new, top quality tiers that are really special - Tiers with ORIGINAL ART, made just for this campaign, that you CAN OWN! Wow!  The two tiers are very limited,... (Read More)

New Digital Add-ons and last day for requests!

November 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Did you want to snag The Alchemist of Aurillia or Vatican Assassins but were hoping for digital versions? NOW YOU CAN! I've just added both of these digital comics as Add-ons. Just go into the pledge manager to add these to your overall pledge. The... (Read More)

Art for Sale and Requests for 11/17

November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning my beautiful backers, Yesterday's request was a goldfish! Here is the finished art you can purchase today! Be the first comment to say "I want this." When I confirm your comment, go to "Manage My Pledge" and add $50 to your pledge. Your... (Read More)

Get in your request for 11/16!

November 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Make your sketch requests on THIS POST! Today's drawing will be available to buy TOMORROW! Launching today! The Last Ember: Hunted#1 Brant Fowler is back! As is The Last Ember with a brand new storyline! Ember is hunted by a serial killer, harassed... (Read More)

Request of the Day 11/14/30

November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Make your sketch requests on THIS POST! Today's drawing will be available to buy TOMORROW!  (Read More)

Request of the day 11/13/20

November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Make your sketch requests on THIS POST! Today's drawing will be available to buy TOMORROW! This week's bonus rewards is REQUEST DRAWINGS! Every day I will take one request on the day's Kickstarter update and draw it! Then YOU can get the chance to... (Read More)

Funded!

November 12th - via: kickstarter.com
A nice surprise I wasn't expecting on a Thursday: That's right! Issue 3 is now fully funded! Now it's time for all those juicy extras...stay tuned and let's keep the party going! Thank you to all you beautiful backers and you have a great day today!... (Read More)

Week 2 bonus rewards: It's Request Week!

November 12th - via: kickstarter.com
This week's bonus rewards is REQUEST DRAWINGS! Every day I will take one request on the day's Kickstarter update and draw it! Then YOU can get the chance to own it! Here's how it works: I'll post a daily public update at 8AM EST each morning on the... (Read More)

Last day for the week 1 bundle and 78% funded!

November 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello my beautiful backers!  Turns out I didn't even need this graphic because we BLASTED past it to 78% funded! Alright!! We are cruising towards fully funded at a great pace. Thank you for joining in the campaign! I can almost feel those Issue 3s... (Read More)

73% and loving it! Plus a look at how Black Ball is made

November 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning my beautiful backers! This weekend was a blast. First off, we had our launch party on Saturday with Nathan, Andrew, and Angela and I cannot thank these three awesome humans enough for their time and for all the fun we had!  The weather... (Read More)

Tonight! You're Invited to the Black Ball Launch Party!

November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello there friend, it's your local purveyor of fine fantasy comics and tragic shenanigan's, Tonight at 8PM EST is the Launch Party for Black Ball Issue 3! Join myself, writer Andre Guilde, artist Nathan Lueth, and creator Angela Oddling for a... (Read More)

You're Invited to a Launch Party!

November 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello my beautiful backers! (And those who are not backers yet) Don't forget to join us tomorrow, Saturday November 7, at 8PM EST to join us for a 1920s cocktail party-themed Launch Party!  We've got a great lineup of guests joining us as well! The... (Read More)

Welcome to Day 1!

November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello my beautiful backers! Welcome to the campaign for Black Ball issue 3 and thank you once again for checking out my work.  So far we're having a great first day with 30 backers and over $700 funded! That's nearly 50% Thank you so much to... (Read More)

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