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Nexus WHAT IT IS! The True Story Behind the Comic

Nexus WHAT IT IS! The True Story Behind the Comic

by Steve Rude the Dude

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FEATURED

Patreon: Merk

Patreon: Merk

$1
31 backers

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Merk crew: your entry point. Your exclusive signed 6×9 Patreon print is included, and your books — including the only signed softcover in existence — are waiting in your add-ons. Shipping calculated post campaign.
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Includes 4 items

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Patreon: Sundra & Above

Patreon: Sundra & Above

$1
10 backers

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Sundra and up: your signed 6×9 Patreon print, the cookie, a free digital copy of the book, and first-class access to every edition — including the only signed softcover in existence — through your add-ons. Shipping calculated post campaign.
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Includes 6 items

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    What It Is Digital
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Hardcover + Paperback Set

Hardcover + Paperback Set

$149
4 backers
The shelf copy and the reading copy — the hardcover and paperback together. Shipping calculated post campaign.
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Includes 5 items

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    What It Is Paperback Unsigned
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    What It Is Hardcover
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Metallic Hardcover

Metallic Hardcover

$99
210 backers
The book. The ~350-page, 9×12 hardcover edition with two metallic inks. This is the edition the campaign was built around. Shipping calculated post campaign.
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Includes 4 items

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FEATURED

Deluxe Slipcase Edition

Deluxe Slipcase Edition

$250
435 remaining
The collector’s edition: signed, individually numbered, sealed with the SIGNED sticker, in the dark cosmic slipcase with gold NEXUS type. Limited to 500. Shipping calculated post campaign.
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Includes 4 items

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    What It Is Deluxe
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VIP: One of Everything

VIP: One of Everything

$500
435 remaining
Every edition (except painted), every stretch goal, one pledge. If you get one of the 5 painted edition pledges you can add on "everything" which is just the extras.
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Includes 9 items

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    What It Is Paperback Unsigned
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    What It Is Digital
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    What It Is Hardcover
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People's Choice Softcover

People's Choice Softcover

$50
135 backers
The reading copy. The complete ~350-page, 9×12 oversized book in the white paperback edition. Shipping calculated post campaign.
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Includes 4 items

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    What It Is Paperback Unsigned
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     Crystal Ballroom Reading Library Access (Digital)
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Digital Edition

Digital Edition

$50
13 backers
The complete book — 45 years of the true story behind Nexus, told by the people who lived it — as a digital download. Over 350 pages at 9x12 oversize scale!
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Includes 4 items

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Create Your Own

Create Your Own

$5
4 backers
Back the mission, join the crew, and build your own pledge from the add-ons. Includes Discord access and every campaign update. Any prelaunch rewards you qualified for attach here automatically. Shipping calculated post campaign.
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Includes 3 items

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     Crystal Ballroom Reading Library Access (Digital)
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Retailer Package

Retailer Package

$499
435 remaining
For stores: 12 books + the signed poster at 60% off ($1,242 retail value), plus permanent Founding Retailer status — 60% off in our online store, forever. Store verification post campaign. Shipping calculated post campaign.
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Includes 16 items

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    What It Is Paperback Unsigned
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    What It Is Hardcover
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    What It Is Deluxe
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Painted Edition

Painted Edition

$1,500
0 remaining
Steve Rude paints an original 9×12 Nexus character — and it’s sewn into your book. Five exist. Ever. Shipping calculated post campaign
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Includes 4 items

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