The Mighty MITE #1

A project in Niagara Falls, NY by CB Zane
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This is a superhero comic book introducing the "littlest wonder of the world", "the pink powerhouse" - the Mighty MITE!
Backers: 638
Average Pledge Per Backer: $35

Funded: $22,237 of $4,000
Dates: Jun 1st -> Jul 3rd (33 days)
Project By: CB Zane
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Latest News

637 Backers! A HUGE THANK YOU TO YOU ALL!!!

July 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU ALL FOR BELIEVING IN THIS PROJECT!!! I am humbled and appreciative! I will keep you posted as things progress behind the scenes! Please feel free to ask any questions along the way! Otherwise, it will be vitally important for you to fill... (Read More)

1 hour left! 10th stretch goal unlocked!

July 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
With only an hour remaining - here is the last cover spotlight! Bill McKay of Zombie Tramp fame has graced the pages of The Mighty MITE with this amazing "Heavy Lifting" cover!  Bill's art has a loyal fanbase and I am beyond pleased to have him as... (Read More)

Only 2 hours to go!!

July 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Have you punched your ticket for John Royle's "Pink Punch" cover?! John along with inker Jagdish and colorist Sebastian Cheng absolutely smashed this cover! Better snatch it up now - only 2 hours left! Also... I wanted to call attention to another... (Read More)

3 hours to go update!

July 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Showcasing this incredible cover by Ivan Talavera, "Cute but Tough"! I just get lost in those eyes of MITE on this cover! Ivan's work is beautiful and it so captures the essence of who Mite is! Still available as a pledge level or add-on! Again, a... (Read More)

600 BACKERS! 4 Hours remain to get your MITE on!

July 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
600 backers!  WOW! And still 4 hours remaining! TIme to showcase this beautiful cover from Wendy Steen Shaner!  Wendy wrote one of the back-up stories that ties directly in to Mite's story!  And man, did she ever crush this cover, "Mitey Prom,"... (Read More)

5 hours left! 4 backers away from 600!

July 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
5 hours left! 4 backers away from 600! The next stretch goal - #10 - features the preliminary sketch for John Royle's MITE cover!  And we are spotlighting the main cover The Mighty MITE!  Lines by me, CB Zane and incredible colors by Ylenia Di... (Read More)

6 hours to go! Another stretch goal unlocked!

July 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
With 6 hours to go - the poker chip has been unlocked!  That's stretch goal #9!!! We are only 10 backers away from 600!!! Don't forget to nab your Add-Ons before the campaign ends!  Maybe this cover by yours truly is that ray of sunlight in your... (Read More)

Tick-tock! Only 7 Hours left!

July 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Seven hours left for the campaign and the hour -by-hour countdown highlighting every cover for the campaign!  Only 20 backers til 600!  Let's make it happen! Make sure to grab this incredible cover by Jeff Spokes "Powerhouse"!! Stay Mitey! -CB  (Read More)

8 hours to back MITE!

July 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
The hourly countdown continues... 24 backers from 600 and only 8 hours remaining!  Maybe you want to snag this beautiful cover by Joel Souza?!  Joel also has a back-up story in this issue #1! But you have to act soon as there will be no backerkit!... (Read More)

9 hours left!

July 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
9 HOURS LEFT! 26 backers from 600! We are so close to unlocking the next stretch goal! Stay Mitey! -CB  (Read More)

Only 10 Hours left!

July 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
The countdown has begun! Only 26 backers away from 600! 10 hours remain! Stay Mitey! --CB  (Read More)

24 hours to go!

July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Remember: No backerkit. No Pledgebox. So grab your add-ons before the campaign ends :-) Stay Mitey! --CB  (Read More)

24 Hours to go til the MITEY finish!

July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
We are approaching 24 hours to go! Over $18k and 8 stretch goals unlocked! Next up is the MITE poker chip with art by Keith Garvey! This has been a wonderful campaign so far and there's still time for one more Mitey push! A couple of reminders: Grab... (Read More)

WOW! 500 Backers!

July 1st - via: kickstarter.com
With just under 48 hours left - you crossed the 500 backer plateau!!  Amazing!  But there's more to unlock including the manga Cover Sketch Card and the Keith Garvey MITE poker chip!! Please let others know about this terrific comic book and let's... (Read More)

Stretch Goal 7 unlocked!!

June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
With only 4 days left - we have unlocked stretch goal 7!  But let's see what else can be unlocked with a final push!  Be sure to grab any add-ons you may want before the campaign ends!  Stay Mitey!! -CB  (Read More)

One week remaining! More stretch goals to unlock!

June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
We are so close to 450 backers and unlocking the next stretch goal - the Mighty MITE peek-a-boo bumper sticker! Only 7 days left to get in on the action!  Just so everyone knows.... there will be no backerkit so please take care of any add-ons that... (Read More)

Bill McKay MITE cover is now available!

June 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
The Bill McKay Mighty MITE cover is available now!!! Plus the $14k stretch goal had been unlocked!!  The next three stretch goals are amazing!  The Mite peek-a-boo bumper sticker, the manga sketch cover card and the Keith Garvey artwork Mite poker... (Read More)

Mini Prints Available NOW!!!

June 21st - via: kickstarter.com
I told you more awesomeness was coming and voila! Here ya go!! Mini prints are available from some of the biggest names in the business!!! Elias Chatzoudis!!      Stef Wilson!!!          Pedro Perez!! Get yours now!!! Stay Mitey!! --CB... (Read More)

Only 18 backers away from 400!

June 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We are approaching 400 backers!  We have crossed the $13k mark!  The next two stretch goals are within sight! Exciting benchmarks for sure.... but that's not all! In just a few days there will be the release of some special items!  Mighty Mite... (Read More)

Stretch goal #5 unlocked!! 360 backers!!

June 16th - via: kickstarter.com
You backers are Mitey! 360 strong and still going!  5 stretch goals unlocked!  The next stretch goal keeps the sketch cover card collection building! Then it's on to the peek-a-boo bumper sticker! Still more stuff to come throughout the campaign!... (Read More)

Next milestone within reach!

June 15th - via: kickstarter.com
We are nearing $12k and that means another stretch goal to be unlocked! I hope everyone is loving the newest addition cover, "Knuckle Sandwich" by Monori Rogue! (pssst... There's more coming! Pass it on! ;-) I also wanted to direct your attention to... (Read More)

Monori Rogue cover "Knuckle Sandwich" available as add-on now!

June 15th - via: kickstarter.com
The cover, "Knuckle Sandwich" by Monori Rogue is available as an add-on now! Don't miss out!!! That is all! Stay Mitey! --CB  (Read More)

Launching tonight at midnight EST - Monori Rogue cover!

June 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Available tonight as an add-on... the "Knuckle Sandwich" Monori Rogue cover becomes available!  Do I even need to say anymore? Also - be sure to check out SIster Mercy by Corey Hardiman!  it is an awesome looking book! If you pledge his project, be... (Read More)

Cross - promo - Forest Folks!

June 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Have you checked out Forest Folk yet? It only has 4 days left and it is beautifully illustrated and lots of fun!  It is also an all ages book! So much fun rolled into this book!  Be sure to check it out and tell 'em CB sent you!... (Read More)

2 more milestones crossed!!

June 12th - via: kickstarter.com
300 backers!! $10K and another stertch goal unlocked! The Joel Souza and CB Zane story will now be added to the book!  That means it will be 36+ pages!! Next stretch goal continues the cover sketch cards with #3 of 10 - the cover sketch for the... (Read More)

Indie Comics Rule!

June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Sorry but I have one more update for you today!  If you know me at all - I am not only an indie comic book artist, writer and creator, but I am also a fan, backer and collector!  So when I can support other indie comic book creators and projects -... (Read More)

Over $9k and 260 backers!

June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
We are on our way to the next stretch goal - the Joel Souza added story! This issue of Mite already features the main story plus an additional story written by Wendy Steen Shaner and illustrated by me in my "Zaney" style!  What an addition the Joel... (Read More)

Joel Souza "Work Out" cover now available!

June 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Joel Souza "Work Out" cover now available! Stay MITEY!!! --CB  (Read More)

250 backers and the 3rd stretch goal unlocked!

June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! 250 backers - thank you!  The next stretch goal is the addition of a 6 page story written by me and illustrated, colored and lettered by Joel Souza!  Joel's style reminds me of the WB animation from Justice League Unlimited and when I first... (Read More)

235 backer and only $118 from unlocking the next stretch goal!

June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
The Mighty MITE continues to grow thanks to all of you not only backing the book, but spreading the word and letting other people know about it! That next stretch goal is the sketch cover for Ivan Talavera's "Cute but Tough" cover! This is one of... (Read More)

Over 200 backers!! Promo and a special coming Tuesday!

June 4th - via: kickstarter.com
How awesome is 200+ backers?! Well, I counter that with you are the 200+ awesome backers!! Thank you for an amazing start to this campaign! I have been telling you to make sure you come back and check the campaign regularly and this Tuesday will see... (Read More)

2nd Stretch goal unlocked! 5 backers away from 200!!

June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Once again - you have done it!  The second stretch goal has been unlocked!  The first of ten sketch cover cards!  Next up is the original layout sketch for the "Cute but Tough" cover by Ivan Talavera!  He gave me three choices for a cover and... (Read More)

1st Stretch Goal UNLOCKED!

June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Your first stretch goal has been unlocked!  The Mite collector's Tarot Card!  The next stretch goal begins a collection of sketch cover art cards!! These are created using the preliminay sketch art or inked art for each of the covers offered during... (Read More)

48 hours in and 150 backers! $37 from first stretch goal!

June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
150 backers already! Many thanks!  And we are a mere $37 from unlocking stretch goal #1!  The Mighty MITE collector's tarot card by Becky Fuller!  Becky beautiful and unique style has graced many campaigns and if you were lucky enough to back... (Read More)

Fully Funded and over 100 backers!

June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
You did it! We are fully funded and over 100 backers! Now it's on to unlocking some freebies! And don't forget - there is more to come - so be sure to check the campaign all throughout the run! Thanks everyone! Stay Mitey! --CB  (Read More)

We are off to a solid start! Jeff Spokes cover now posted!

June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you backers so far! We are just under 4 hours out and nearing funding.  I realized that the Jeff Spokes cover was not posted - that error has been corrected - please be sure to check it out!  It's gorgeous!  Also - be sure to check back with... (Read More)

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