Rudek and the Bear: Volume 2

A project in Morristown, NJ by Peter Donahue
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The second volume of a comic about soldiers and smugglers in 1920s Poland. Sometimes silly, sometimes serious.
Backers: 213
Average Pledge Per Backer: $56

Funded: $11,872 of $4,500
Dates: Apr 1st -> May 1st (30 days)
Project By: Peter Donahue
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Latest News

THANK YOU!!!!

April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank You! I'll be in bed when the timer runs out, but I wanted to say-- INCREDIBLE finish to this campaign. Through your support, we blew past all the stretch goals, and even made a reprint of Volume 1 possible.  I'm so pleased to be sharing the... (Read More)

A Volume 1 PAPERBACK is now available as an add-on!

April 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Guys, Thank you so much for the feedback. I've run the numbers, and it's a go: Volume 1 will be reprinted in a new paperback edition! I've made it available as an add-on, for $20 + shipping. If you'd like to grab one, please do before the campaign... (Read More)

A Decision... and a request for your feedback

April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Linocut design, and a podcast appearance!

April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
We're in the home stretch! Seven days to go! And I have a couple fun things to share: Linocut Design First, I've been working on the design for the linocut print that will go out to those pledging at the $100 tier or higher. Here's my current draft:... (Read More)

Updates... and a Surprise Exclusive Add-on!

April 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Stretch-Goal #3 Reached We've unlocked Masha's Mini-Stash! I'm going to have to get together with Masha and go raiding all the smuggler's caches in the Białowieża Forest. I can't wait to pack nifty treats in with the books of all backers at $25 and... (Read More)

Mid-campaign momentum, $8K in sight!

April 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey gang! Eleven days to go! And we are creeping towards that $8K stretch goal, with the help of a bunch of new backers that climbed aboard this weekend. Hi new backers! i dziękuję bardzo! Your support is a wonderful surprise during the middle... (Read More)

Campaign midpoint, and a special shout out

April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi guys!  I can't believe we're halfway through the campaign. Fifteen days left. April is flying by! A couple pledges a day are still coming in, which is wonderful to see. I'm so happy folks are still discovering this project, and deciding it's... (Read More)

Announcing Stretch Goal #3!

April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Stretch Goal #2 Reached Thanks to our latest backers, Free OC Day is on! Details will be announced in June, and backers will be given the first opportunity to claim a spot in the queue. I am so looking forward to this wild day of art making and... (Read More)

Closing in on Stretch Goal #2

April 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi gang, Just a few quick updates.  First, let's celebrate the fact that we are now more than 100 backers strong! Wow! 🥰 Second, as of this writing, we are $51 dollars away from unlocking the Free OC day! Whoever pushes us over that line will be... (Read More)

In One Week, We've Surpassed Vol. 1's Total Funding

April 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi friends, I was checking the campaign stats and realized something. As of early this morning, the campaign to print Rudek and the Bear: Volume 2 has gathered more funding than the Volume 1 campaign gathered in a month. I am just over the moon.... (Read More)

We Hit $6K - Stretch Goal #2 Announced!

April 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Quick update for you beautiful people: Overnight, we crossed the $6K threshold!  Rudek and the Bear: Volume 2 will be going to press as a deluxe clothbound book, with a matte-laminated dust jacket. Those of you who own Volume 1 can attest to how the... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #1, New Reward Tier

April 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Friends! 😺 Even as I've been working out the math and feasibility of stretch goals today, new pledges have already brought us past $5K. I can't keep up with you wonderful, generous people! Now, thanks to your support, I have the pleasure of... (Read More)

WE DID IT!

April 1st - via: kickstarter.com
!!!!!!!!!! I ... I was not prepared for this! I was going to bake a cake or something the day we funded, but I don't even have all the ingredients. I...  THANK YOU ALL!  Stay tuned tomorrow for announcements about stretch goals! Now please,... (Read More)

SO CLOSE!

April 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Everybody. Everybody. I'm trembling.  Support has poured in from family, friends, long-time Rudek readers, and folks who have just discovered this comic. And we're unbelievably closing in on that rare badge of honor -- getting funded on day one!... (Read More)

More copies of Volume 1 available

April 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, Thanks again for the great momentum! We're more than a third to our goal on Day 1, and it's only lunchtime (Well, in New Jersey, anyway)!  I am so thankful. Early momentum is a key metric for Kickstarter algorithms, so your support at this... (Read More)

WHAT!

April 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Guys, I never expected to hit $1000 in pledges within the first 4 hours of the campaign! I am so grateful for your enthusiastic support. We're well on our way! In the early stages of a campaign, it's so important to get the word out -- every share... (Read More)

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