The Dust Pirates

A project in Cincinnati, OH by bob frantz
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Two Pirates save a desert Atlantis in this action-packed 80 page graphic novel from the writers of the smash-hit series Metalshark Bro!
Backers: 382
Average Pledge Per Backer: $37

Funded: $13,944 of $12,600
Dates: Jun 17th -> Jul 18th (31 days)
Project By: bob frantz
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Latest News

FUNDED!

July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
FUNDED!!  Thank you to everyone who pledged And shared the dust pirates link over the past month. Funding wouldn’t have been without your unwavering support. It means so much to the team. Ain’t comics great?  (Read More)

3 days left and less than $1100 and SWZA

July 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much for putting up with non-stop posting and tweeting. this project is so important to us that we are gonna keep pushing till the end to get funded. We are getting close to that funding goal but we are running out of time. Let's go!... (Read More)

4 days left and ERIS #2

July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Holy smokes! The Dust Pirates had a monster day yesterday. Hello new backers. If you are new to this space, don't forget to look back at the older posts to get your PDF of The Dust Pirates Chapter ONE.  ERIS #2 I'd also like to tell you about Tyrell... (Read More)

5 more commissions and Social Fiends and Is'nana the Were-spider Birthday.

July 11th - via: kickstarter.com
SInce Tony's first 5 commissions went so fast, we've decided to add 5 more commission spots. Look at these things, they are wonderful!  I'd also like to tell you about a few other cool projects! check out Social Fiends and Is'nana the Were-spider... (Read More)

NEWS WATCH: Avast Ye Matey, THE DUST PIRATES is Live on Kickstarter!

July 7th - via: comic-watch.com
With exciting action sequences illustrated by renowned artist Tony Gregori (The Worst Dudes, Deuce of Hearts, Ancient Noise) and colors by Josh Jensen (Ninja Nuns), this clever and canny 80-page OGN is a reflection of modern society, tackling themes of the current social and political climate: the battle between proletariat and bourgeoisie. (Read More)

New Add-ons and Hellbent.

July 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Look, we don't have all the answers. Kevin, Tony, Josh, Chas! and I are only five dudes...Wait, now that I'm typing this, I realize there are a lot of dudes working on this project and one of us should've thought of this. But we didn't, Brian did.... (Read More)

Happy 4th of July and the Disasters!

July 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Friends, We here at team Dust Pirates have been floored by the outpouring of love from the comics community and the Kickstarter audience. There is only one commission slot left so get in on that. AND later in the week, we will be adding a cool... (Read More)

PREVIEW: Avast! THE DUST PIRATES Ho!

July 1st - via: comicsbeat.com
In The Dust Pirates by Kevin Cuffe and Bob Frantz (Metalshark Bro), with art by Tony Gregori, colors by Josh Jensen, and letters by Chas! Pangburn, two pirates must face insurmountable odds. The story is a classic action adventure comic that follows a pair of pirates on a swashbuckling adventure that leads them to a desert Atlantis. (Read More)

18 Days Left and Modern Mythology: Folklore Retold

June 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Friends, So far so good. The Dust Pirates campaign is cruising along. Thank you all so much for pledging into the campaign. We are so excited about getting to tell this story. We've got some fun stuff planned. Also, if you are a recent pledger,... (Read More)

New Commission tier AND Fog Line.

June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello and Happy Saturday!  I am so happy that all of you have decided to join this crazy Dust Pirates party! We have a lot of cool things planned for the book and are so happy to have you on board. Grrr. We've added a new tier. Tony has agreed to do... (Read More)

Opps! Let's try that again.

June 24th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Crazy first 36 hours! Oh, and here's The Dust Pirates chapter one!

June 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Aright! Team Dust Pirates wants to thank all of you for an amazing opening thirty-six hours! We are overwhelmed and appreciative of the support. It means the world to us. Thanks! To show our appreciation, we've decided to give you all a PDF copy of... (Read More)

The Dust Pirates Kickstarter

June 17th - via: butwhythopodcast.com
Avast ye matey! Metalshark Bro co-writers Kevin Cuffe and Bob Frantz (Ninja Nuns, Spirit of 666) invite pulp lovers to Kickstart an all-new swashbuckling adventure, The Dust Pirates! With exciting action sequences illustrated by renowned artist Tony Gregori (The Worst Dudes, Deuce of Hearts, Ancient Noise) and colors by Josh Jensen (Ninja Nuns), this clever and canny 80-page OGN is a reflection of modern society, tackling themes of the current social and political climate: the battle between proletariat and bourgeoisie. (Read More)

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