The Surgeon
A project in Hamilton, MT by Unlikely Heroes Studios000days
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Chapter 1 of 5: American myth, postapocalyptic Western, ronin samurai tale, and the lingering hungover tinnitus of rock n’ roll.
Backers: 290
Average Pledge Per Backer: $45
Funded: $13,078 of $5,500
Dates: Oct 18th -> Nov 17th (31 days)
Project By: Unlikely Heroes Studios
Backers: 290
Average Pledge Per Backer: $45
Funded: $13,078 of $5,500
Dates: Oct 18th -> Nov 17th (31 days)
Project By: Unlikely Heroes Studios
$13,078
current pledge level
Last Updated: November 17 @ 14:04 -0500 GMT
237%
of goal
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Latest News
SUCCESS!! CONFETTI, CAKE, AND HUGS FOR ALL! 
November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
So, it's been a long journey of us slowly losing our minds on social media, but...we've made it here! Thank you all for being patient, asking questions, giving suggestions, and taking the initiative to help spread the word about the project! You've... (Read More)
WHAT?! THIRD STRETCH GOAL ATTAINED?!
November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, guys, it's official! CONGRATULATIONS!!! HOLY CRAP!As long as no one quits on us for the next 12 hours, we've officially hit $12,500 and will be producing, printing, AND shipping The Surgeon: Chapter Two for EVERYONE backing at $10 and up! ... (Read More)
24 HOURS TO GO!
November 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much for making this project a reality! Just 24 hours left and we have OFFICIALLY breached the highest number of backers we've ever had on a project! Can we hit 300 by the end?! Can we hit that $12,500 stretch goal?! Anything is... (Read More)
The FINAL PUSH!
November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
We hope you all had an awesome weekend! This is it, the FINAL PUSH! We've included some AWESOME images in this update - feel free to SHARE them on your social media and TAG us!! We want to try and push to the next stretch goal AND BEYOND if we can -... (Read More)
$10,000, BABY!! You are all the BEST. STRETCH GOAL UNLOCKED.
November 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We've finally breached the 10k mark and unlocked the stretch goal!! THANK YOU!!ALL BACKERS pledging $25 and up now receive a piece of bonus loot, as detailed below (yes, these are all PHYSICAL, print items) ! ----------You can take a look at our... (Read More)
Double Update?! Woops. 5 MORE CUSTOM SKETCH SLOTS ADDED.
November 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Due to popular demand, we have added 5 more slots to the Zack Dolan custom sketch commission tier at $100. Zack is determined to make you guys happy! We will NOT be adding any more, so now is the time to grab them, and they will move quickly! Here... (Read More)
200 BACKERS!!! Next up...$10,000!! So much FREE STUFF!
November 8th - via: kickstarter.com
WOOOOOOOOO! Thank you all so much for banding together and helping us hit 200 backers! The coolest bookmark in the universe has now officially been unlocked for all backers $10 and up! ----------- NEXT UP: -------------- $10,000!! All we need is... (Read More)
10 Days Left...Stretch Goals, Price Drops, and Original Comic Pages!
November 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Guys, we're doing great! Keep up the good work. Share, tag, poke! We're less than 15 backers away from our BOOKMARK stretch goal...And less than $1500 away from our $10,000 stretch goal (SUPER! grab bag!) If we can hit $12,500 by the end of the... (Read More)
The Map!
November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
DON'T FORGET, we have a new SUPER stretch goal at $10,000! If you've missed it, you must be living under a rock! Check the campaign feed and previous updates for more info. We promise it's AMAAAAAAAAAZING! At your request, there is also now a... (Read More)
ANOTHER SECRET STRETCH GOAL? YES. $10,000.
November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
In an effort to further push things along, we've brought in the big guns - MORE FREE SHIT - and our other comic series, SUPER! Independently published and critically acclaimed, "SUPER!" follows a ragtag team of amateur heroes as they struggle to... (Read More)
Project Spotlight - Malika, Warrior Queen!
November 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Guys, the journey is going well! Can we hit 200 backers by this weekend and unlock the bookmark?! I'm pretty optimistic. :D I've also heard rumors on the wind that there might be another secret stretch goal before 12.5k. >.>NOTICE: TWO slots... (Read More)
New Stretch Goal at 200 Backers!
October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
As the image states, if we can hit 200 backers, everyone $10+ will get this super awesome amazing bookmark, free of charge! We're at around 150 as of today, so this shouldn't be an impossible endeavor! Can we manage it by the end of this week?! Can... (Read More)
Project Spotlight - The Chronicles of the Few and the Cursed!
October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Just FOUR custom 9x12 sketch slots left! FIVE full 11x17 custom poster slots left!And don't forget, for just $250, you can immortalize yourself or a loved on in The Surgeon Chapter Two! On to the MEAT of this update: The Chronicles of the FEW AND... (Read More)
The book is DONE! And just FOUR slots left.
October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
We've finished The Surgeon Chapter One: Turtle Island and have sent it off to reviewers! If you are a reviewer and are interested in plugging us with a mid-Kickstarter review and linkage to the campaign, please message us! It will be ready to send... (Read More)
NEW REWARD and Other Cool Changes!
October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Due to some reward stagnation, we've dropped the price on a reward and made a new one!First off: APPEAR IN THE SURGEON has been dropped down to $250. We removed the original page from the tier to make it more affordable!! We've opened up 10 slots... (Read More)
Project Spotlight - Grinidon!
October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
We thought we would share this gem with you - they only have a week left in their project and haven't funded, so they could use some help! We have personally backed their project since Grinidon #1 and are backing this one, and we couldn't be... (Read More)
As promised....PUMPKIN!
October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
From John: Something amazing happened last night and early this morning. What? CHAPTER ONE IS FUNDED, that's what! Thank you all so much! Living up to my promise, I put my safety, the safety of my son, the safety of my favorite sword, and the... (Read More)
Success!! Funded!! Stretch goals?!
October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
WE HIT THE GOAL!! We feel like we were close enough to the time limit that John can murder his pumpkin...right?! Our next stretch goal is a ways away, but will include production and printing of The Surgeon Chapter Two: The Siege for EVERYONE at... (Read More)
Can we hit 5k before the Walking Dead tonight?
October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
John is prepping......if each one of you convinces one person to back us, we could easily hit the goal tonight...there could be DRAMA, and PUMPKIN MURDER!! You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with... (Read More)
Comic Trailer - And Wow!
October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We're past the $4,000 mark!! Thank you all! You guys might actually get to see John cutting that pumpkin with his sword at this rate!! We also want to send out our deepest, most sincere thanks to "Anonymous", who just tossed us $500 in exchange... (Read More)
100 Backers!!! Thank You!!
October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Holy crap, we just hit 100 backers!! Thank you all so much, and thanks to Brian Schwimmer for tipping us over the edge and being Backer #100! Can we push on and hit the goal by Sunday night?! Share, change your Facebook profile photos, and tell... (Read More)
Halfway There...and John Takes a Dare!
October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Unbelievable! One day in to the Kickstarter and we're halfway to minimum funding. You guys are the best!! Our promise to you: If we get funded by the end of the weekend, John Pence (the creator and author of The Surgeon) will make a video of his... (Read More)
Chugging Along!! Zack Dolan Sketch Showcase.
October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We're almost at the halfway mark in less than 24 hours! You guys are amazing!We also have a higher flow of backers than usual - we're so happy to see all of the new soon-to-be fans coming in and trying our new book! Tell your friends and be sure... (Read More)
Stretch Goals!
October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We've had a few people asking about our stretch goals for this campaign, so I thought I would make a brief update about them. You CAN scroll down and view them on the left side of our campaign page; however, I have included them below:We're looking... (Read More)
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