The Monuments

A project in Washington, DC by Oliver Mertz
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140 page graphic novel about what happens when mechs that powered down 800 years ago finally wake up. Created by Bracco/Mertz/Isenberg.
Backers: 1316
Average Pledge Per Backer: $38

Funded: $49,636 of $5,000
Dates: Apr 1st -> May 1st (30 days)
Project By: Oliver Mertz
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Latest News

ONLY THREE DAYS LEFT!

April 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Everybody, Well, this has been quite a ride. There are only 3 days left in our Kickstarter campaign. We want to sincerely thank all backers (over 1,000!) for helping to bring the Monuments to life. We are incredibly thankful for your support... (Read More)

Busting Through $30K And Other Exciting News...

April 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow!  We are just flabbergasted (I love having a reason to use that word) at hitting $30,000.  Our little team really never saw this coming and our smiles just keep getting wider every day.  Thank you so much!  We are talking over what our next... (Read More)

Stretch goals update and a look at our 3D-printed sculpture

April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
New Stretch Goals Revealed Hey folks.  Mike here to give you some info about the next level of stretch goals, and then some more detail about the 3D-printed sculpture we have on offer as a reward.  Our next stretch goal unlocks at $25,000, which... (Read More)

Over 500 Backers!

April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone!   We reached 500 backers today! Thank you all for supporting the Monuments and believe in our book. We did not expect such a huge response and we are incredibly thankful that we’ll get to share our comic with you all. We’ve unlocked... (Read More)

More Stretch Goal Updates!

April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Day after day we are so shocked and grateful to see this project continue to grow!  Thank you all so much for putting your faith in The Monuments. We wanted to take a minute and fill you in on where we are at with stretch goals and what we are... (Read More)

Stretch Goals Updated

April 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Everyone! The Monuments Kickstarter campaign continues to do well! Thank you all so much for backing our book! We continue to be humbled by the fantastic response to the campaign.   We've unlocked another stretch goal! The cover will now be... (Read More)

Project Updates and Stretch Goals

April 5th - via: kickstarter.com
We are only on day 5 and have blown past the 200% mark of the campaign.  It would be an understatement to say that we are blown away.  We are honestly humbled by your support and your interest in this project and have been celebrating by putting... (Read More)

Giant Robot Sci-Fi Graphic Novel 'The Monuments' Funded On Kickstarter In First 12 Hours

April 5th - via: sciencefiction.com
The giant mechanical wonders seem to prove most exciting when operational and allowed to be out and about smashing things – which makes the premise of the forthcoming graphic novel “The Monuments” all the more intriguing. You see, in “The Monuments,” the giant robots are inert; they have been for several hundred years, after they tried to destroy the world and were all mysteriously shut down at the last moment. (Read More)

Thank you!

April 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone! We want to thank you all so much for backing the Monuments and helping us reach our goal on the first day. We didn’t expect that and it was an incredible surprise. Thank you so much for that. We also wanted to let you know that... (Read More)

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