Kobra Olympus Issue #1 "Battle of the Blood Golem"
A project in Seattle, WA by Bijhan Valibeigi000days
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A comic book about a transgender Muslim superhero fighting a creature known only as a Blood Golem
Backers: 79
Average Pledge Per Backer: $27
Funded: $2,105 of $2,000
Dates: Jun 1st -> Jul 31st (60 days)
Project By: Bijhan Valibeigi
Backers: 79
Average Pledge Per Backer: $27
Funded: $2,105 of $2,000
Dates: Jun 1st -> Jul 31st (60 days)
Project By: Bijhan Valibeigi
$2,105
current pledge level
Last Updated: July 31 @ 12:12 -0400 GMT
105%
of goal
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Latest News
Upgraded shipping! 
July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Again, thanks to the generosity we've recieved, we've been able to upgrade our shipping options. Essentially, when people pledged more for the comics than we asked for, or bought a digital comic, they expanded our options. So we're going to use part... (Read More)
News about Issue #2 + New translation + First look at artwork from the next project, "Time Wars: Stellar Assault"!
July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm proud to announce that the first draft of the complete script of "Time Wars: the Adventures of Kobra Olympus Issue #2: Robot Rumble!" is now undergoing the editing process, and is being translated into Spanish. Also, we are currently working on... (Read More)
So what are we going to do with the extra money? New project!
July 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Due to a humongous amount of generosity on the part of many of you, we raised a lot more money than we needed to print the number of comics. Well, what will we do with the extra money? One idea was to print more comics and have them available to... (Read More)
Answers to the backer survey issue
July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Kickstarter customer support got back to me. As I thought, I jumped the gun! I can't actually send out backer surveys until the campaign ends. So I'll send out the surveys day-of July 30th, and if everyone could back to me by August 7th, we should be... (Read More)
More information about surveys
July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm hearing that people haven't received the emails with their backer surveys. I don't know if works, but people can check to see if it shows up under "activity" in the Kickstarter app or web browser site. I have opened a ticket with Kickstarter... (Read More)
Backer surveys are now available! Please fill them out this week!
July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We just created the backer surveys for the Kickstarter. Now you can let us know where you would like your rewards sent! It is VERY important that you fill out this survey as soon as possible, so we can place the order the moment the Kickstarter... (Read More)
Release date set for Issue #2: Robot Rumble!
July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Swaptrap and I have been discussing the project, and we think it's better to take our time on future issues. Therefore we've changed the expected time between releases from 6 months to 12 months. While I know this means we'll go longer without a... (Read More)
We reached our goal!
July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
It's official! Kobra Olympus is going to print! Thanks to one supporter in particular, we've hit this goal way early! That means that on August 1st, we will be able to place our order at Comix Well Spring, and the comics should begin shipping... (Read More)
I was on the Queer Arabs podcast, talking about Kobra Olympus!
July 11th - via: kickstarter.com
You can hear me be interviewed on the Queer Arabs podcast, talking about the project. This one is unique in that we get into the details of how the story is influenced by my Islamic faith and Persian culture.... (Read More)
Listen to me talk about the project on the "I Read Comics" podcast!
July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
I was recently on the "I Read Comics" podcast with host Mike Rapin, and the episode is now available! Listen to me talk about the queer and feminist history of comics, as well as the creation and development of Kobra Olympus!... (Read More)
We are now 75% to our goal!
July 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to one of us increasing their pledge, we are now 75% to our goal! We only have a little bit left to go! Let's keep at it! I believe in us! (Read More)
We're at Geek Xtravaganza in Everett, WA tomorrow! (Saturday, July 1st)
June 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Comic Producer Clydia Valibeigi, who is my mother, and my sister, Anna, will be at Geek Xtravaganza at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, WA. Stop by to see physical copies of the comic, including the public debut of the climax of the story! We'll... (Read More)
Important Milestone!
June 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
We have no officially reached the point where we have enough pledged to actually print the comic. The rest of the funds will be to cover the shipping costs! Let's keep going, y'all! We're so close to making this happen! (Read More)
Come meet us at Geek Xtravaganza!
June 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Producer of the comic, Clydia Valibeigi, will have a booth at Geek Xtravaganza 4 at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington this July 1st! Entrance is free! Come by and say hi, thumb through the test print editions of the comic, and meet one... (Read More)
NEW ADD-ON! Illustrated postcards from comic artist, Swaptrap
June 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Big news! Comic artist, Swaptrap, has agreed to make hand-drawn rewards for our backers! For $80, you can get a postcard sent to you with a hand-drawn illustration from Swaptrap of Kobra Olympus in her Agent Tha mode. Each postcard will be 100%... (Read More)
We are now an official Kickstarter "Project We Love"!
June 15th - via: kickstarter.com
I just got an email from Kickstarter that says that our campaign is now officially a "Project We Love" on the site, which means we will become much more visible to new users! This is exciting and increases the likelihood that we will meet our goal!... (Read More)
We're on track!
June 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! Thank you again for your support! We're doing way better than expected, but that's no reason to let up on the gas. Let's get over that finish line as soon as possible, so please reach out to your friends and family to see who would be... (Read More)
Moving forward, moving fast! But let's not take our eye off the ball!
June 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We're doing wonderful, everyone! At this rate we're headed straight for our goal! But I've seen Kickstarters in the past which did wonderfully in the first few days, then lost steam and couldn't cross the finish line. So let's all pitch in and try to... (Read More)
Listen to me talk about the project on the Autism Stories Podcast
June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
I was a guest on the Autism Stories Podcast, and I talked at length about Kobra Olympus, my relationship to my autism, and the intersectionality of mental health, culture, and media. Check it out! Listen on Player.fm here (Read More)
We're well on our way!
June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
We're doing a great job so far! If we keep up this momentum, we should surpass our goal! But don't take your eye off the ball. We could always lose steam. So please, spread the word about the project and tell everyone you know! The more people... (Read More)
I was on "Beyond the Panels"!
June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
I was interviewed as part of the series "Beyond the Panels" by Comic Crusaders! I share insights about how the comic was made and my thoughts on comics in general! Watch here! (Read More)
We're moving fast!
June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, true believers! We're so happy you're on board with our project! We're excited to say that, if we keep getting pledges at this rate, we're on track to exceed our goal! To help make sure that happens, please let everyone know about this... (Read More)
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