MONSTER DRIVE-IN Vol. 1 – A grindhouse horror Graphic Novel

A project in Los Angeles, CA by David Hartman
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A retro horror comic tribute to the cult classics that never were… but should have been! By director and illustrator David Hartman.
Backers: 326
Average Pledge Per Backer: $58

Funded: $18,800 of $3,000
Dates: Sep 1st -> Oct 1st (30 days)
Project By: David Hartman
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Latest News

FINAL 7 HOURS!

September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Just 7 hours left in the campaign! I can’t say this enough: thank you all for making Monster Drive-In: Isle of Evil such a wild success. Your support, excitement, and encouragement have turned this dream project into a real book, and I couldn’t... (Read More)

Last Call — The Campaign Ends Tonight!

September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
This is it, folks — the final hours of Monster Drive-In: Isle of Evil! The campaign ends tonight at 9PM PDT / 12AM EDT, and once it’s over, all the reward tiers (including tiers with original art and international tiers) are gone for good. If... (Read More)

Final Countdown: Last Days to Get Your Rewards

September 27th - via: kickstarter.com
We’re in the final days of the campaign, and this is the big one: If you’ve been thinking about backing, now is the time. After September 30th, none of the main reward tiers will be available through Kickstarter — including all tiers with... (Read More)

LAST FEW DAYS! Reserve your books and add-ons now!

September 26th - via: kickstarter.com
We’re down to the final stretch of the campaign, and I want to give you a heads-up: Last chance for add-ons! After the campaign, any leftover stickers, mini-prints, sketch cards, and masks will only be available at conventions and my website (if at... (Read More)

The Last Week at the Drive-In!

September 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, We’re officially in the final week of the Monster Drive-In: Isle of Evil campaign — and what a wild ride it’s been so far. I can’t thank you enough for the support, shares, and excitement you’ve poured into this project.... (Read More)

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN!

September 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, We’re down to the last 9 days of Monster Drive-In: Isle of Evil! I can’t believe how fast this campaign has flown by — and it’s all thanks to you amazing backers for keeping the drive-in alive. We’ve got one more big week to... (Read More)

Interview on the Artcasters youtube

September 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! I had a blast chatting with Joshua Kemble and Scott Serkland on their YouTube show, Artcasters Episode 481. We dove into Monster Drive-In: Isle of Evil — the story, the monsters, the grindhouse inspirations — plus a lot about my art... (Read More)

Monsters! Monsters! Monsters!

September 17th - via: kickstarter.com
I've been starting the sketch cards for all of you who have ordered them and having a blast! Here is a sneak peek look at some of the monsters so far! -David  (Read More)

13k Unlocked! Free Mask for every order!

September 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much — along with today’s launch of the theme song, we’ve also unlocked the $13k stretch goal!  That means every order will automatically include the paper cut-out horror host mask — and yes, that even includes the... (Read More)

ISLE OF EVIL THEME! OUT NOW!

September 15th - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU so much for supporting the campaign so far! Last week we unlocked the 10k stretch goal announcing the ISLE of EVIL soundtrack with music by ZORGON. The album is set to release sometime in October but I went ahead and made the title track... (Read More)

Monster Drive-in on YouTube TONIGHT!

September 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Tonight at 8pm PST, I’ll be live on the ARTCASTERS YouTube talking about the Monster Drive-In campaign, comics, monsters, movies, more monsters and art! And Monsters! Come and find out more about the book, share your favorite grindhouse movies and... (Read More)

10k UNLOCKED!

September 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We’ve been holding steady on 10k so the next reward is unlocked, my favorite one so far!  A full soundtrack for the book with all new music by my alter ego ZORGON! This is a fun soundtrack to listen to while reading the book with cinematic,... (Read More)

7,500 Stretch Goal UNLOCKED!

September 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to all of you monster-loving backers, we’ve crossed the $7,500 mark, which means our second stretch goal is officially unlocked! Every physical reward tier will now include a FREE 3” Monster Drive-In sticker — put it on your laptop,... (Read More)

First stretch goal unlocked!

September 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much for supporting! The first stretch goal is unlocked with this 8.5x11 art print of the movie-loving monsters celebrating at the MONSTER DRIVE-IN! This add-on is only $10 and can be added to your existing order when surveys role... (Read More)

FULLY FUNDED!!!

September 1st - via: kickstarter.com
WOW! Funded within Day 1! Thank you all so much for your support, it really means the world to me.  There will be lots more coming so even if you have pledged already, please keep your eye on the campaign! Thank you! — David  (Read More)

Lights. Monsters. Action. The Kickstarter is here!

September 1st - via: kickstarter.com
The curtain just went up — Monster Drive-In: Isle of Evil is LIVE on Kickstarter! Kickstarter momentum on launch day is huge, so if you’re as excited as I am, jump in now and get yours while one-of-a-kind options are still available! Please... (Read More)

LAUNCH TONIGHT! TRAILER SNEAK PEEK!

August 31st - via: kickstarter.com
The trailer for the comic is now up on YouTube! Take a look before it goes live on kickstarter! The campaign goes live tonight at 12am EST / 9pm PST! Some reward tiers have limited quantities so get yours right away!  Thank you all for the support!... (Read More)

MONSTER DRIVE-IN: ISLE OF EVIL — Launching MONDAY!

August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, The countdown is almost over… Monster Drive-In: Isle of Evil goes live on Kickstarter on Monday, September 1st!  Not only will you be able to grab the book itself (in softcover or hardcover), there’ll be signed editions, sticker... (Read More)

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