Epiphany Engine

A project in Laurel, MD by Advent Comics
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A 192 page graphic novel featuring an incredibly amazing collection of Black Comics Characters & Creators from across the globe!
Backers: 765
Average Pledge Per Backer: $82

Funded: $62,785 of $51,300
Dates: Jun 19th -> Jul 26th (37 days)
Project By: Advent Comics
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Latest News

Why Should They Have All of the Fun?!

July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Everyone!  We hope that you all are doIng well on this Friday Eve.  Just wanted to drop a quick update. We have been receiving a few requests asking about how those that only chose the digital version could get the John Jennings art.  We... (Read More)

A Message from The Publisher

July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
I want to thank each of you who pledged to, shared, promoted and supported the EPIPHANY ENGINE Graphic Novel Kickstarter Campaign.  I also want to thank each of the publishers who came together and participated in this historic event, none of this... (Read More)

Tim Fielder Cover Preview

July 24th - via: kickstarter.com
LESS THAN 48 HOURS LEFT!!   The EPIPHANY ENGINE Graphic Novel Kickstarter Campaign is nearly over!  Even so, we continue on with the work from this amazing project such as the first preview of the epic cover from the Afrofuturist Author, Animator,... (Read More)

More Black Comix Summer Goodness!

July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
The best thing about a project such as this is that it exposes you to plenty of great characters, comics and creators. One such project is the just launched campaign from another EPIPHANY ENGINE Graphic Novel participating publisher.  Legends Press... (Read More)

FUTURE FRIDAY #5

July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Welcome back to another FUTURE FRIDAY Update!  I know that this is a day late but it was needed as we had work to do on the book.  Man, what an eventful week so far!  We reached our funding goal (but we aren't finished yet), introduced new variant... (Read More)

A Rising Tide

July 19th - via: kickstarter.com
The quote "a rising tide lifts all boats" is fitting especially during this moment in time.  We believe that we all are stronger when we move together as a unit.  With that said, there are other Kickstarter campaigns from other creators that we... (Read More)

UNLOCKED: STRETCH GOAL #1 - THE MISSION PACK

July 19th - via: kickstarter.com
The Mission Pack contains FREE digital comics from many of the participating creators and publishers for you to get to know the characters within the EPIPHANY ENGINE. In this pack, you will receive titles such as Chameleon Creations Techwatch 1,... (Read More)

C.R.E.A.M.

July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
1993.  This was quite a year in which plenty of great things happened.  Two of my favorite events of 1993 were the introduction of Milestone Media and the debut album of the Wu-Tang Clan.  The energy moving through the culture back then was... (Read More)

Ho Che Anderson Cover

July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Here is a preview of the Ho Che Anderson Cover  (Read More)

HISTORIC!!!

July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
On August 31, 2023, the ENGINE was conceived. On June 19, 2024, the ENGINE was started. And today, July 17, 2024, the ENGINE has been fully engaged!! First off, the entire team, Advent Comics and I want to say thank you!!!   To all of the companies... (Read More)

Hypnotize

July 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hypnotize. - to mesmerize. Nothing else would fit to describe this creator's work. Since getting into the industry, this Brooklyn artist has captivated fans and peers alike with his beautiful style and sweeping images.   The EPIPHANY ENGINE Graphic... (Read More)

Well, well, well!

July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
It seems that the powers-that-be at Kickstarter believe in the EPIPHANY ENGINE Graphic Novel so much that they gave us an ADDITIONAL SEVEN DAYS!  That's right, and we plan on putting that to good use to reach our funding goal. We are about $3,000... (Read More)

Psssst...

July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
With the campaign drawing to a close, we STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you check out tomorrow's and Wednesday's Updates here & on the campaign page! You will thank me later! 😉👍🏿   (Read More)

"KING KING" Tier

July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
KING KING by MC Lyte and Queen Latifah describes positive, powerful Black Men and gives them their flowers. It is also the perfect song to introduce the next OG coming to the EPIPHANY ENGINE Graphic Novel. Welcome Ho Che Anderson to the EPIPHANY... (Read More)

"All Kind Of Ideas" Tier

July 14th - via: kickstarter.com
All Kind Of Ideas, is not just the name of one of the best songs to come out in years from Hip-Hop OG's Common and Pete Rock, but also is the perfect description of this particular OG who has joined the EPIPHANY ENGINE Graphic Novel. Welcome to the... (Read More)

The OG's

July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
In 2024, it can be said that this is "The Year of The OG".  In nearly every part of the culture, those who paved the paths forward have decided that they were not finished blazing through history.  Whether it be film, music or sports, their return... (Read More)

What's Old Is New Again...

July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
This is officially "The Year of the OG"!  In 2024, there have been plenty of examples of things that we have thought fondly of in the past coming back to lead the way into the future. In music for example, Nas & Premo, Common & Pete Rock, MC... (Read More)

FUTURE FRIDAY #4

July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Friday Everyone! Thank you for sticking around for another FUTURE FRIDAY Update on the EPIPHANY ENGINE Graphic Novel Kickstarter Campaign. With less than a week to go for this project, we are making very good strides towards making our funding... (Read More)

Over $40k!!!!

July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
The campaign has now crossed over $40k and is squarely in sight of the goal!!  Please continue to talk about and spread the word about EPIPHANY ENGINE...I don't want to sound unappreciative but talk even MORE about it!!!   We are incredibly close... (Read More)

One Week Left!!

July 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Okay everybody, we are here within the final seven days of the EPIPHANY ENGINE Graphic Novel campaign. We are heading towards the 80% point of our funding goal and closing fast on the successful completion of the campaign. There have been three FREE... (Read More)

Crossed 75%!!!

July 11th - via: kickstarter.com
The EPIPHANY ENGINE Graphic Novel Kickstarter Campaign has passed the 75% funded mark!!   Thank you to everyone who has pledged their support to make this truly ground-breaking, epic crossover a reality!  We have just seven days to raise a little... (Read More)

FUTURE FRIDAY #3

July 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Friday Everyone! Welcome back to another FUTURE FRIDAY Update where we share with you everything EPIPHANY ENGINE related. This week we have A LOT for you!  A SECOND Free Print by John Jennings (Silver Surfer: Ghost Light) will be given to... (Read More)

Time to Celebrate!

July 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
As we move onto the 4th of July, we have lots to celebrate right here in this campaign. The campaign has made it past the halfway point and to celebrate, we want to give you a preview of one of the color pages from EPIPHANY ENGINE. Written by Brandon... (Read More)

HALFWAY TO FUNDED!!

July 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
The EPIPHANY ENGINE hit the halfway point and since it made it to the $25k mark, EVERYONE who has a physical mailable reward will also receive a FREE PRINT of Titan the Ultra Man created by John Jennings (Silver Surfer: Ghost Light).   There will be... (Read More)

EPIPHANY ENGINE UPDATE

July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
This project is loaded from top to bottom with incredible talent!  One in particular is a Hugo Award winner, New York Times Bestselling Author, Curator, Graphic Novelist, Editor, Professor, Scholar, Design Theorist...the list goes on and on to... (Read More)

More Original Art!!

June 30th - via: kickstarter.com
There is some really nice stuff coming for those who like collecting original art!!  Stay tuned to this space this week for more details.  (Read More)

FUTURE FRIDAY #2

June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Welcome to the second FUTURE FRIDAY!  These updates are to give Backers and Potential Backers a chance to see what is coming to the EPIPHANY ENGINE Graphic Novel Kickstarter Campaign. Boy, do we have some good news with this one! First, we have... (Read More)

20k!!!

June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Congratulations everyone, we have reached a milestone as we have crossed over the $20k mark. While we still have a lIng way to go, we can get it done.  Remember to keep spreading the word about the campaign so that we can keep the momentum going.... (Read More)

Progress Report #1

June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a quick update to everyone to let you know that the campaign is now at 35%.  This is great but please spread the word about this important project as it will enable us to reach our funding goal. We can do this and as a global community, we... (Read More)

On Your Radar

June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
One of the good things about a campaign like this is that we can bring to you exciting, upcoming projects. One such project is the 25th Anniversary of Griot Enterprises. The Horsemen: Cloven Volume IIThey have been chosen to save humanity… Whether... (Read More)

Meet The Creators

June 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Everyone,  We are still chugging along and we want to thank each of you for your support. As always, the only way that a campaign is truly successful is by sharing with others. So we humbly ask that you keep spreading the word about EPIPHANY... (Read More)

FUTURE FRIDAY #1

June 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Everyone!   First, let me say THANK YOU to each of you for your support of the EPIPHANY ENGINE Graphic Novel!  We were sitting at about $13k of the funding goal at the start of the third day of the campaign. Continue to keep spreading the... (Read More)

The First Day!

June 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We want to thank each and every one of you for supporting the campaign and helping us reach our funding goal with your pledges!  Today was a very strong start by bringing in $9,500 dollars. We need to keep this energy going by getting the word out... (Read More)

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