Bloodthirsty: "One Nation Under Water," Volume 1

A project in Los Angeles, CA by Mark Landry
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The graphic novel that gives post-Katrina New Orleans a home-grown comic book hero.
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Backers: 287
Average Pledge Per Backer: $57

Funded: $16,500 of $15,500
Dates: Apr 22nd -> Jun 1st (40 days)
Project By: Mark Landry
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Latest News

Aaaaand, we're funded!

June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
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Goal Reached!

May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
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When "Bleeding Cool" Posted About Us!!!

May 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Bleeding Cool is the world's premiere site for comics and comic-related movie news.  They just now posted an article about Bloodthirsty, so it'll be on their homepage until it's rotated off by newer posts!  Check it out at the link below: "Georges... (Read More)

Georges Jeanty Mentors A Bloodthirsty Kickstarter

May 29th - via: bleedingcool.com
When I approached Georges Jeanty last year about mentoring Bloodthirsty: One Nation Under Water, the graphic novel I’d spent the previous two years writing, I expected him to just ignore my email. He’s a busy guy, and a working artist living the dream. But to my surprise and delight, he replied, asking what the story was about. (Read More)

Character Profile #4: DR. YOSHIMI

May 28th - via: kickstarter.com
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The Home Stretch, and Another Podcast Interview!!!!

May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
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Interview on "The Comic Run" Podcast!

May 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Friends!  The interview that Aaron Fristik did on his The Comic Run podcast is live!  It goes into depth about the story of "Bloodthirsty: One Nation Under Water," the inspiration behind it, and how the project is going. Check it out at the... (Read More)

Backer Conference Call - Attendance Expanded!

May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
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So Close!

May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
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Character Profile #3: HOWARD LAWRENCE

May 15th - via: kickstarter.com
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Paper Heroes Signing - Date Correction

May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
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Over 70 Percent Funded!

May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
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Character Profile #2: SIMON WOLFINGER

May 13th - via: kickstarter.com
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Fleur de Lis Party, As Promised

May 8th - via: kickstarter.com
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Over the 50% Mark, and an Article in "The Comics Observer"!

May 6th - via: kickstarter.com
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Fleur de Lis Party!

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Character Profile #1: DANTE

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Free Comic Book Day and New Art This Weekend

May 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
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Best. Week. Ever!

May 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Wow, it's been an amazing week! Since we launched last Monday night, some pretty cool things have happened.  I wanted to share them with you, and ask you to share with your friends.  Here are the highlights: - We've been retweeted by comics... (Read More)

"Bloodthirsty" Covered in 225 Magazine!

May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Let the press coverage begin!  225 Magazine - the arts and culture oracle of Louisiana's capital region - has profiled "Bloodthirsty" in its May print and online editions.  The magazine's editor, Jeff Roedel - a talented writer in his own right,... (Read More)

C2E2 Recap and Tons of Cosplay Love

April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
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C2E2 Update #2: Pirates Give Bloodthirsty Some Love

April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
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First C2E2 Update

April 26th - via: kickstarter.com
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C2E2, Here We Come!

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm heading to Chicago tomorrow for C2E2!  I'll be promoting Bloodthirsty: One Nation Under Water at artist Ashley Marie Witter's table.  Come by and see us at booth P14. Thanks again for all the support that everyone has shown so far.  Let's keep... (Read More)

Thank You!

April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
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Matt Hawkins at TopCow Retweeted Us!

April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
One of the head honchos over at TopCow retweeted our Kickstarter Staff Pick announcement!  Thanks, @topcowmatt ! -Mark  (Read More)

We're a Staff Pick!

April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Kickstarter liked our project so much that they made us a Staff Pick today!!! -Mark  (Read More)

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