The Final SAMSON Cover!
over 2 years ago
– Sat, Aug 26, 2023 at 09:07:14 AM
Dear Backers,
First, a brief Vixen update. The art is complete on more than half the book and pencils are complete on more than three quarters of the book.
Unlike Vixens, for SAMSON, I decided to only do three covers, each reflecting a different aspect of our Hero's life. The base cover is a classic superhero cover. The second cover has a religious focus and is inspired by the Bible story of Samson. The final cover had to have a Holocaust theme. Specifically, I wanted the cover to be based on these photos of the children of Auschwitz.
I also wanted a Jewish artist to do it.
When I started searching, the name that came back to me was Toby Gotesman-Schneier. The daughter of Auschwitz survivors, her paintings have been featured in galleries and museums around the country. When I looked at them, I knew I couldn't commission an original piece.
But then I saw she'd already made exactly what I wanted! And I was able to license 'Brothers in Auschwitz' as a cover.
This will be a virgin cover without the logo suitable for reading or framing.
That's not all, Ms. Gotesman-Schneier is letting me list the original painting as a reward tier (my highest ever), so if you would like to own it (and are well off), you can.
Please feel free to email me your thoughts on this and any of my other covers. You can read the SAMSON Ashcan (updated with all the cover art) at SAMSON Ashcan!
If you haven't already, I hope you'll go to SAMSON.BitingComics.com to signup for notification.
Thanks for all your support.
Ben
SAMSON #1 Base Cover And Vixen Update
over 2 years ago
– Fri, Aug 18, 2023 at 09:08:30 AM
Dear Backers:
Art on the Vicious Vixens is proceeding rapidly. Below we see that Lil Sis and Fish Hook have been captured. Big Sis though is ready to fight back.
As I've shared before, my next book SAMSON is going to launch in mid-September. The prelaunch page is up and I hope you'll signup for notification at SAMSON.BitingComics.com
Here is the base cover - a classic superhero style cover. I'm only doing 3 covers for this one reflecting three themes - superheroics, religion, and the Holocaust. I'll be sharing the religious themed cover next week.
If you haven't already, you can read the ashcan including the first 8 pages at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LaibrxHrDxA0NZqWzz7XLEvmeDTq17Gi/view?usp=drive_link
Thank you for all your support.
Ben
The Long Memory Of A Very Old Shark - An Eldritch Tale
over 2 years ago
– Wed, Aug 16, 2023 at 07:49:53 PM
Dear Backers,
A while back, I had an idea for a story that combined Sharks and Lovecraft. I thought it was a really neat idea and I wrote up an 8 page story. However, I didn't have anywhere to put it. Now however, it's going to be part of Dren Productions Eldritch Tales, an anthology of 12 stories inspired by the creations of H.P. Lovecraft, and launching on Backerkit (not Kickstarter), next week.
I thought I'd share page 1 with you as our Shark hero tells his grandchildren about his own unique experiences with The Great Old Ones.
With story and art by me, you've probably noticed some resemblance to a certain other popular comic book shark:)!
I hope you'll take a moment to check out this unique anthology and sign up for notification HERE.
Thanks for all your support.
Ben
Winners of the Vicious Vixens Backer Bonuses
over 2 years ago
– Wed, Aug 02, 2023 at 03:19:32 PM
Dear Backers,
Thank you again for all your support for The Vicious Vixens of Dakuwanga. Progress on the rest of the book is moving along rapidly. I will be sharing that as we go, as well as the progress on my next two books, Shark of War #7 and SAMSON.
In the meantime, I had 5 backer bonus giveaways for cool stuff I'd saved from previous campaigns and wanted to share the winners. Drumroll please:
(Hint: If you're a physical backer, I still have coasters and stickers so if you want one, say so, and I'll add it to your rewards).
Also, Surveys are going out as we speak. Please keep an eye out for Backerkit emails. I'm using them for the first time so tell me if you have any questions or concerns. I have a new add-on available that some of you may be interested in:
Thanks for all your support.
Ben
Last Call For The 4th Annual Shark of War Shark Week Sharktacular!
over 2 years ago
– Sat, Jul 29, 2023 at 08:33:09 AM
Dear Backers,
It's last call for The 4th Annual Shark of War Shark Week Sharktacular! Running thru Sunday, you can enter to win my cool prize package at The 4th Annual Shark of War Shark Week Sharktacular:
So please check out my contest!
And now for some other titles you may want to check out:
Cthulhu Invades Neverland - 200+ Graphic Novel - Anthology - Over 70 incredible comic creators got together to bring the blending of two different universes- the world of Peter Pan called Neverland and the horrifying world that is the work of Lovecraft's Cthulhu. When the Great Cthulhu invades Neverland, we will learn what happens when a world that is full of fairies, mermaids, pirates, and of course, Peter and the Lost Boys. How will they deal with a real war? With the stakes being higher than ever before, learn what will change the landscape of Neverland forever!!
Espresso Detective All-New No.4 plus Issues 1-3 Relaunch - There’s a pain inside him and it’s a killer. A dark, fanged tornado that left a vacuum in the place his heart should be. A place he tries to fill with Blues, Sex, Espresso… and a drive to rescue lost things. Is it super powers, magic or just luck that makes him almost unbeatable in a fight and hit everything he aims at? Only his shaman-therapist knows… but is HE real or imaginary?
Thanks for all your support.
Ben
