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We’ve got some exciting updates as we continue building BLITZ Magazine! After the campaign, we took a deep dive into magazine culture, drawing inspiration from classics like Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, Creem, Wizard, Deadline, Raygun, MAD, and more. Embracing the vibe of "go big or go home," and considering the incredible content we want to deliver, we’ve decided to upsize BLITZ to a larger format to fully showcase the creativity and rebellious spirit that we want the magazine to embody!
Originally planned, and promoted throughout the campaign, at a traditional comic size of 6 x 9 in. as an echo to the medium, we’re now shifting to a bigger size—either the classic North American 8.5 x 11 in., think Vanity Fair, or even 9 x 12 in., similar to the UK’s Deadline magazine. We're currently waiting on printer quotes to make the final decision. This larger format will allow us to better present the stories, art, and features the content deserves, offering more visual space for interviews, expansive galleries, and giving creators an even stronger platform to shine.
[ a few of the magazines we perused and compared ]
This change has undoubtedly added more work to our plate and adjusted our timeline, but we truly believe it's the best decision for the magazine and for you, our backers and readers. Our goal is to ensure BLITZ delivers bold, impactful content and provides the best possible experience!
With this new format, we're also expanding our contributors list by reaching out to creators across various media spaces who love the comic medium, and the endless possibilities it contains. Our goal is to bring a rich and diverse collection of voices to every issue. We want BLITZ to reflect the evolving world of indie creation, offering insights, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes looks from creators pushing boundaries in their fields.
Please stay tuned for more updates as we work to make BLITZ bigger and better than ever! We can't wait to share the final product with you.
Hello, backers! I hope this message finds you looking forward to a fun Halloween and wonderful holiday season.
For those of you who missed last month's update, I've concluded based on the funds raised that I can afford to expand Ascendant: Star-Spangled Squadron from 48 to 56 pages. The extra 8 pages will enable us to "flesh out" some key scenes and let us decompress the story.
I'm also delighted to share new black & whites that Mel Joy San Juan have produced for Star-Spangled Squadron Volume II.
This scene is part of the extended fight with Exodus. Things aren't going well for our heroes, as Aurora's nerves are shattered by her injuries, Stronghold is losing ground to a magnetic controller, and Stiletto is being choked out by a shapeshifting villain.
In this scene, Dr Quantum stops by 12Sigma's lab to see what he's working on. Unfortunately, what he's working on is beating Dr Padrino in Starcraft II. Or is he? With the world's smartest man, you can't be sure...
That's all for now -- look for another update soon!
Hi All! The Cinderella Omnibus is in production, and we are ordering the add-on items next week. We still have unanswered Backer Surveys - if you haven't completed one, please do so soon so we can finalize item quantities.
We are also closing the Pre-Order store on Sunday, so don't wait to order your copy!
Here are some pics of the pre-production unbound copies. Colors looks great & we are really excited to get these out to everyone.
🙏Thanks so much for your support! The Battle for Thuneworld has been quite a journey. The collected edition contains HUNDREDS of edits and updates! If you ordered the digital copy be sure to let us know what you think.
We hope you all have been joining us for our Saturday livestreams where Steve is giving free art lessons! Join us on Patreon and let us know what you think...
We're currently focusing on our Patreon community and future Nexus publications. Due to financial circumstances, we've had to postpone the release of the oversized Thuneworld book. The 9x12 format remains the final planned publication for Thuneworld at this time.
Apologies for any confusion yesterday's download email may have caused some of you. I am emailing to clarify.
Discord Invitation: All backers will receive a link to join the Discord servers.
No Downloads on the Server: We are currently not using the Discord server to host any downloads.
Exclusive Backers-Lounge: The Discord invitation is primarily for joining the exclusive backers-lounge section on the private Discord server.
Digital Print and TPB Downloads: Backers who ordered a digital print or TPB download can now access them.
No Download Included for Those Who Didn't Order: If you didn't order a download, it's not included in your pledge.
Free Download of the first 20 pages on the website: We made literally hundreds of small updates to the TPB vs the individual comics. As such, we've updated the previous Thuneworld Issue 1 download and made it available for free on the website: www.steverude.com/thuneworld.
In Summary:
Discord: Join for exclusive community and access to the backers-lounge.
Downloads: Available only for those who ordered digital prints or TPB downloads.
Feel free to reach out to the campaign team if you have any further questions.
The digital rewards were successfully delivered by Backerkit today, and I already read them all. Alice was indeed exciting and exhibited so much visual exuberance.
I was interested to see what you did with Greenzone, since I'd seen #1 as a bonus from some past KS campaign. The setting is a social fable less interesting to a non-American like me, but the characters are fascinating, and I would like to read more about them. Disappointingly, the Sourcebook has ridiculously low resolution, making hard to read, especially the handwritten blue writing. Would it be possible to get a larger version?
We're waiting for a couple more pieces to arrive from their various vendors, but we anticipate shipping will be able to start soon so we are locking addresses this weekend.
You will receive a notice from Backerkit, allowing you one more opportunity to update your address. After 48 hours, the address currently displayed on your Backerkit will be locked into the system. Our goal is to gather all the final shipping data for our fulfillment preparation next week. International backers, you should receive another address verification message a few weeks later, closer to when your regional hub is ready to forward your order.
If you need any assistance updating your address, please message us at [email protected], and we will be happy to help you.
It's the LAST day to jump on board for FishTales Volume 2, the campaign ends tonight, Friday Oct 4th at 10PM EST! ALICE UPDATE: The books should be in soon, and I am locking down the orders so I can get a final count for the last few add-ons, so if you're one of the few that still haven't filled out your survey, please get fill it out ASAP so I can be sure to get all the add-ons you need! I'm so excited to get these books into your hands... it's been a lifetime getting to this point. It's wild to finally be here. THANK YOU ALL for helping make this happen.
