HELP FUND THE CAVEMEN IN SPACE GRAPHIC NOVEL!
(there are prizes involved!)

UPDATE: FUNDRAISER ENDS MONDAY, APRIL 5!

In 2009, I finished my second graphic novel, a massive 250 page all-ages sci-fi/comedy about a prehistoric tribe who get torn from their era and placed on a futuristic space station and laboratory. It's one thing to jump ahead millions of years in technology, art, literature, and fashion, but then they encounter a corporate alien empire with its eyes set on Earth! They are...

I plan to self-publish (and distribute through AdHouse Books) Cavemen in Space in 2010. I plan to solicit the book to be shipped in May (printed in April). To do so, I have to come up with $3500 in about 3 months. This price includes printing, shipping, purchasing barcode/ISBN, etc.

Unfortunately, as my wife, cat, and I are currently living off of part-time jobs and a little freelance here and there, I don't have the funds to make Cavemen in Space a reality! This is where you come in...

Inspired by folks like Liz Baillie and Jamie Tanner, I have launched a fundraiser to publish Cavemen in Space! And as a thank you for donating, I have several different rewards based on the level of donation!

Rewards include original art, signed copies of my books (including the forthcoming Cavemen in Space), issues of my all-new mini-comics series Mermin, and more! All books/minis that have yet to be published will be shipped to you as soon as they are printed, most likely before they are even available to the public!!

Here you can see the progress of my fundraiser (updated as regularly as possible -- probably once a day or so):

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If you'd like to just donate (any amount) without reward or for a reward of equal or lesser value, you may click on the following button (and be sure to leave a note in the message box regarding which reward you want, if any) :

You may also contact me at joey@tragic-planet.com about other methods of payment or if you have any questions in general.

If you cannot afford to donate, you can still help the cause by sharing this link with others on your blog, Facebook, Twitter, email, cave walls, etc: http://www.tragic-planet.com/fund.html

UPDATE: Every week on my blog I cover an individual donation level! Follow that for in-depth information on my new mini-comic series Mermin, see examples of custom artwork made for donators, learn more about Cavemen in Space, and more!

A note about international donations: Donations from all over the world are welcome! International donators could consider dropping a few extra dollars using the "Donate" button above to cover the extra shipping, but it is entirely not necessary!

 

 

MONTH 2 BONUS PRIZES!

To celebrate entering our second month, the next four three two ONE to donate $150 (Level 7) or more will receive their very own woolly mammoth!

Each mammoth is unique and individual, crafted by Michele Chidester, who has done similar projects for Eleanor Davis, Drew Weing, Catia Chien, and others!

Click here to read more and see more photos!

SO! What levels of donation can you make, and what are the rewards?


LEVEL 1 - $8

Donate $8 and you will receive a signed copy of Mermin Issue 1!

Mermin is my new ongoing mini-comics series, debuting in April! The first issue is FORTY PAGES and features a color sticker on the cover.

I will sign each copy sent to donators and they will be shipped as soon as the issue is printed!

LEVEL 2 - $15

Donate $15 and you will receive a signed copy of The Ride Home OR Tales of Unusual Circumstance!

You decide! Been meaning to pick up one of my books for a while? Have a copy of both, but know someone who would appreciate it as a gift? Now's your chance!

Each copy will be signed and mailed as soon as possible after your donation is received!

 

LEVEL 3 - $25

Donate $25 and you will receive a subscription to the first FIVE issues of Mermin!

Mermin is my next big project after Cavemen in Space, and I am serializing it as a mini-comics series. The first 5 issues are planned to contain the first story arc, and with this subscription, you are guaranteed to see it first!

I expect to have 2 to 3 issues out this year, and subscribers will be sent each (signed) issue as soon as it is printed.

 

LEVEL 4 - $30

Donate $30 and you will receive signed copies of Cavemen in Space AND Mermin Issue 1!

Be the first to read Cavemen in Space and Mermin!

I will have copies of Cavemen in Space before stores have them, and I will sign & mail advanced copies to donators as soon as they are available to me! At this level, you will also receive a signed copy of Mermin Issue 1 as soon as it is printed!

 

LEVEL 5 - $50

Donate $50 and you will receive custom art AND Cavemen in Space!

That's right, I will draw & ink ANYTHING YOU WANT. Just let me know, and I'll get to work! Custom art will be drawn & mailed as soon as possible after you make your donation!

Along with this donation, you will also receive a signed copy of Cavemen in Space as soon as it is printed!

 

LEVEL 6 - $100

Donate $100 and you will receive an original comic page of your choice AND Cavemen in Space!

For only $100, I will send you any page of original art from any of my books (The Ride Home, Tales of Unusual Circumstance) or anthology contributions (Flight, Superior Showcase, and more!) or whatever work of mine you can find that suits your fancy! I still have most of my originals, so make a choice, and I will let you know if it's still available! Most originals are on 14"x17" paper (drawn at 10"x15" in most cases).

Art will be mailed as soon as possible, and a signed copy of Cavemen in Space will be sent as soon as it is printed!

LEVEL 7 - $150

Donate $150 and you will receive an original page OR custom art AND a Mermin subscription AND Cavemen in Space!

Whatta combo! You will have your choice of either an original comic page (of your choosing) OR a custom ink drawing of any subject you'd like. And with that comes signed copies of the first FIVE issues of Mermin and Cavemen in Space!

Artwork will be sent as soon as possible, and the book/subscription will be sent as soon as they are printed!

 

LEVEL 8 - $300

Donate $300 and you will receive a one-page custom comic (original art) AND a Mermin subscription AND Cavemen in Space!

For this level, YOU will tell ME the subject, and I will draw a one-page comic about it! You will then receive the original art and know that THIS WAS CREATED FOR YOU AND YOU ALONE. It will even be your call whether or not I can share this comic online or in print!

In addition to this, you will be sent signed copies of the first FIVE issues of Mermin and Cavemen in Space as soon as they are printed!

 

LEVEL 9 - $500

Donate $500 and you will be drawn into a future Monster Isle strip or Mermin issue AND receive the original art of this appearance AND "The Joey Weiser Library"!

WOW!! This is the top level! If you can give me this much, I have much to give in return! Send me some pictures of yourself and I will actually DRAW YOU INTO A COMIC! Yes, you will appear in an installment of of my weekly webcomic, Monster Isle, or in a future issue of Mermin! And for this, you will also receive the original art in which you appear!

But that's not enough for such a generous donation! Donate $500 and you will also receive "The Joey Weiser Library" a.k.a. signed copies of The Ride Home, Tales of Unusual Circumstance, Cavemen in Space, and a subscription to Mermin! When I sign books, I always draw a little doodle, but you can be sure I'll make sure the doodle is real nice for $500 donators.

Appearances in the comics will happen as soon as possible. Honestly, appearances in Monster Isle will be possible much sooner than in Mermin, but if you have a preference, let me know. Original art will be mailed as soon as the page is drawn, and all other books will be sent as soon as they are printed (The Ride Home and Tales will be sent immediately after the donation is received).

 

For all donation levels you may choose a reward of lesser value if you would prefer. Just make a note in the paypal message box!