KILLEROO: OLD MAN RUFUS
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A new KILLEROO comic book set in the distant future of the Australian landscape - now a world reminiscent of Cyberpunk and Mad Max.
Backers: 339
Average Pledge Per Backer: $50 AUD
Funded: $17,110 AUD of $6,990 AUD
Dates: Nov 14th -> Dec 14th (30 days)
Project By: Darren Close
Backers: 339
Average Pledge Per Backer: $50 AUD
Funded: $17,110 AUD of $6,990 AUD
Dates: Nov 14th -> Dec 14th (30 days)
Project By: Darren Close
$17,110 AUD
current pledge level
Last Updated: December 14 @ 17:05 -0500 GMT
244%
of goal
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Latest News
MONDAY UPDATE 
December 12th - via: kickstarter.com
FINAL 48 HOURS! With just 2 days remaining, the OLD MAN RUFUS Kickstarter has kicked it into high gear, and with some returning backers jumping onboard, we just might knock over a few more stretch goals. We've almost hit the 300 Backers mark, which... (Read More)
200% FUNDED!
December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
I’m writing this live at Melbourne OzComic-con, and I’ve already written this before and it didnt upload, so I’ll keep it brief. This bonus print unlocks in $16 time and we crack the 14k mark: This cover will unlock if we have a massive final 3... (Read More)
THURSDAY UPDATE
December 8th - via: kickstarter.com
ANY QUESTIONS? Today I wanted to mainly ask how YOU'RE going, and if you had any questions or suggestions on what you'd like to see in these updates? You might have a question about a particular variant cover, a specific reward or just some insights... (Read More)
WEDNESDAY UPDATE
December 7th - via: kickstarter.com
THE FINAL WEEK! That's right, you only have 7 more of these annoying updates coming your way! ;) I realise it can become a bit monotonous to get these updates every day, if they annoy you please just keep deleting them as they come in. It's just... (Read More)
TUESDAY UPDATE
December 6th - via: kickstarter.com
TUESDAY UPDATE We're slowly inching forward, which is always good to see, the middle part of a kickstarter campaign is always a tough period to get through. But we're bearing down on the final week now, so I'm hoping we can start to ramp it up a... (Read More)
MONDAY UPDATE
December 5th - via: kickstarter.com
YOUR DAILY DOSE OF 'ROO Another great day, and we're halfway to unlocking the 14k stretch goal bonus print. Thanks to all of the new backers who have jumped onboard, and special thanks to Matt Sutton for his special GRAIL HUNTERS variant cover idea!... (Read More)
SUNDAY UPDATE
December 4th - via: kickstarter.com
DAY 20 UPDATE It was a bit of a topsy turvy day yesterday, we had a few cancelled pledges but also some backers increased their backing to get some new extras, specifically that great new COVER X variant by Erwin J. Arroza. Speaking of which...... (Read More)
SATURDAY UPDATE - 11 DAYS TO GO!
December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
"Jeez Daz, Another bloody cover?!" Yep. I wanted something special to begin the final days of this campaign, and I think you'll agree - this COVER X variant by Erwin J. Aroza certainly fits the bill! He really knocked this one out of the park,... (Read More)
FRIDAY UPDATE
December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
LIVE VIDEO! Later today I'll be on Youtube for a couple of things to talk OLD MAN RUFUS. First up is some time in the Hot Seat with Gary B (The Casual Comic Guy) with Lee from WHACK COMICS as a guest host: And this evening, I'll be taking part in the... (Read More)
DON'T MISS THIS ONE!
December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
PULP HORROR AT IT'S FINEST! I don't normally do more than one campaign update per day (particularly more than one campaign share), but after watching a video about this one yesterday, and seeing how many great creators were involved - I wanted to... (Read More)
DAY 17 UPDATE
December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
12K STRETCH GOAL UNLOCKED After a very generous pledge, yesterday we crossed the 12k mark, which unlocked this fabulous cover by SEMPER FIDELIS artist Ignacio Di Meglio. This variant cover will now be available to select at any reward level, and... (Read More)
DAY 16
November 30th - via: kickstarter.com
WELCOME NEW BACKERS! Just wanted to welcome all the new backers who have jumped onboard for OLD MAN RUFUS! It's great to have you, and we're heading towards unlocking yet another stretch goal fast - less than $300 away! GET DRAWN INTO THE COMIC! One... (Read More)
DAY 15 UPDATE
November 29th - via: kickstarter.com
LAUREN MARSHALL - COVER PROGRESS Here's a look at the preliminary colours for COVER G, with art by Lauren Marshall. Nice huh! Will show you some more progress shots as she gets closer to finishing it. This Cover was unlocked back at the 8k mark,... (Read More)
DAY 14 UPDATE
November 28th - via: kickstarter.com
The mid-campaign bit Kickstarters are always a bit of a long haul, and it's tough to maintain momentum with them sometimes. I know it can be a pain to keep getting updates like this too. So for today, I'm giving you a FREE comic book from the... (Read More)
DAY 13!
November 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Things are ticking along in the right direction. There's been a few dropped pledges here and there, but otherwise the steady climb is great. Even 2-3 pledges per day during this typically slow period is what I like to see, and new backers in... (Read More)
DAY 12 UPDATE
November 26th - via: kickstarter.com
TWO STRETCH GOALS DOWN IN ONE PLEDGE! With thanks to a fabulous backer from Canada (who ordered the full Killeroo back Catalogue reward!), this campaign both crossed the 200 Backer mark and the 10k mark at the same time! This not only unlocked the... (Read More)
DAY 11 UPDATE
November 25th - via: kickstarter.com
DAY 11 UPDATE Just 3 backers away from the 200 BACKER stretch goal, hopefully we'll cross that threshold today, so here's a look at the first reveal of the next stretch goal after that: We're still making our way to unlocking the 10k stretch goal,... (Read More)
DAY TEN UPDATE
November 24th - via: kickstarter.com
(You know the campaign has reached a certain stage when I start posting mock celebrity endorsements!) DOUBLE-BACKER* BONUSES *Double-backer prints are bonus items sent to all backers who back both OLD MAN RUFUS, and the other campaigns shown below.... (Read More)
DAY 9 UPDATE
November 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Day 9 Update Here's a look at a future stretch goal print, showing one of the settings from the OLD MAN RUFUS story which is actually a callback to a KILLEROO: GANGWARS #1 story by Liam Jennings and Rob O'Connor. This also introduces another... (Read More)
DAY 8 UPDATE
November 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Bit of a slow day yesterday, but that's to be expected as we start heading into the middle section of a kickstarter campaign. We've almost hit the 9k mark, which is halfway to unlocking that bonus print by Cristian Roux. We're also closing in on the... (Read More)
ONE WEEK ON!
November 21st - via: kickstarter.com
The campaign is still ticking along nicely, and right now we're almost at 9k, which brings us halfway to unlocking the Cristian Roux bonus print. This will be packaged alongside the comics when fulfilment takes place in May next year. COVERS... (Read More)
DAY SIX UPDATE
November 20th - via: kickstarter.com
DAY SIX UPDATE An OLD MAN RUFUS ink sketch I did last night as part of the ComX online Drink 'n' Draw :) There was no shortage of Killeroo content yesterday in the form of online videos and panels. I compiled them all for you here: WHACK COMICS CHAT... (Read More)
First Stretch goal SMASHED!
November 19th - via: kickstarter.com
STRETCH GOAL #1 UNLOCKED! Yesterday afternoon, the OLD MAN RUFUS campaign crossed the $8k mark, which unlocked a new variant cover by Lauren Marshall! This cover is a work in progress, Lauren will be tweaking this linework and colouring it over the... (Read More)
DAY FOUR UPDATE
November 18th - via: kickstarter.com
SOME NEW FACES! The OLD MAN RUFUS campaign is tracking along nicely, and I'm pleased to see some new backer names in the pledges coming in. Welcome to all of you, and thank you for your support! We're really closing in fast on unlocking our first... (Read More)
FUNDED IN JUST UNDER 3 DAYS!
November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
FULLY FUNDED! Thanks again to all of my wonderful backers, getting us to funded in under 72 hours! Very thankful for your support, and I'm excited to bring this book to you, it's really shaping up nicely. STRETCH GOAL #1 So now it's time to start... (Read More)
DAY TWO REPORT!
November 16th - via: kickstarter.com
It's been a big day 2, which has gotten us within striking distance of hitting the target goal today! Upon the suggestion of my pal PAUL BEDFORD, I put together the above 28 DAYS LATER promo yesterday. He occasionally has some really great ideas!... (Read More)
DAY ONE REPORT!
November 15th - via: kickstarter.com
It's been a phenomenal response to OLD MAN RUFUS so far, and I wanted to thank each and every one of you who have backed it so far! We've just unlocked the 100 BACKERS stretch goal this morning, and were also recognised by Kickstarter as a PROJECT WE... (Read More)
Shipping price problem...
November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
I've made a mistake in the shipping prices of 3 reward tiers, being: DELUXE COMIC - EARLY BIRD DELUXE COMIC COMIC COMBO The shipping prices on these items is the wrong way around - should be the lower amount for Australian shipping, and the higher... (Read More)
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