Issue 3 is coming
9 months ago
– Sat, Aug 05, 2023 at 10:32:46 PM
After the stunning cliffhanger that was issue 2...how will Torch and Spark evade a flurry of Sentinel Ships and 2 mega cruisers?!
Well now you can find out!! The Pre-Launch Page for issue 3 is NOW LIVE.
Be sure to follow the pre-launch page so you don't miss the launch and early bird specials! Plus, the more pre-launch followers, the better the algorithm favors the page.
Please give this page a follow!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ajrojek/torch-reclaim-the-skies-1-3
In other news, Torch #2 got a Ringo Nomination! Daniela Barisone was nominated for "Best Colorist" for her work on Torch. Here's hoping she wins!
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Look to the Stars!
AJ
We. Are. Done!
over 1 year ago
– Thu, Nov 17, 2022 at 05:48:32 PM
I must say...fulfillment was waayyy easier the second time around. Figured out a lot of ways to streamline things, I'm quite proud of myself. I can't believe this KS is at an end.
All Digital Rewards have been distributed. If you didn't get ahold of your digitals, reach out via KS or email and I'll hook you up.
All Books have been shipped. The Post-man grabbed the last set of boxes today. You should have your books in the next few days, if you haven't gotten them already. Shipping codes have been sent to your emails already.
T-Shirt Fulfillment is happening now. The shirts will come via 3rd party and will NOT arrive at the same time as your books. They will take a few weeks to be made and sent. If you don't have them by December (domestic) please contact me. Tracking codes available upon request.
Finally...TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK! I've been dying to hear feedback for issue 2 as I've been sitting on my hands for over a year it seems.
I've got a few things brewing but I'll save that for another day. I'll (hopefully) see all you in 2023 for Issue #3!
Look to the Stars,
AJ
Bag, bag, bag it up
over 1 year ago
– Thu, Nov 10, 2022 at 04:23:12 AM
That's right, after getting hit by a hurricane, Comix Impressions rallied and delivered the comics ahead of schedule. Props to those guys, Mother Nature couldn't slow them down.
The comics are all sitting in my basement awaiting to be bagged, boarded, and boxed. While setting up my print operation, I printed all the labels at once and as a result you all got a USPS alert via email. That tracking code is going to read as "Waiting to Be Picked Up" for a while as I scramble to box all these comics.
I will send out an Update when all the boxes have been picked up but I'm hoping that that will happen before Thanksgiving, fingers crossed.
Cheers,
AJ
Post Hurricane Update
over 1 year ago
– Wed, Oct 26, 2022 at 02:53:25 AM
Hi folks,
Thanks for engaging with me on the last Update regarding the Printing Delay due to Hurricane Ian. It seems like there was a consensus to stick with Comix Impressions as to not take business from them. I didn't want to cut them and it seems like everyone agreed! Thank you for your patience as they recover from the brutal storm that hit them directly.
I heard word from Rich and after 2 weeks of post-hurricane clean up, they are back and operational. Seems as some printers and roofs were damaged but they nevertheless are back in business.
As of now, the covers and variants have been printed. All that remains are the guts of the book. This is probably the most important part because the pages need to print in order.
With that knowledge in hand, I think my new delivery date of December/January is a reasonable one.
Remember, Digital Rewards and copies have been sent out already. If you haven't gotten ahold of them, feel free to reach out!
Red Veril is currently working on Issue 3 art and I am looking toward scripting issue 4. We have some cool stuff for issue 3 including...*drumroll* a double page spread! This is the first we've attempted this so I'm excited to see how it turns out when we print!
Thanks again everyone!
Cheers,
AJ
Hurricane Ian Hits Print Operation
over 1 year ago
– Thu, Oct 06, 2022 at 12:13:13 AM
(Update): They sent out a direct email to everyone (it was in my spam). They are ok and running a very limited operation.
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Yup...you read that correctly.
Backing up a little bit. I estimated a November delivery on the KS page and had placed the order with the printers. They said 4-6 weeks delivery which put me right on schedule for November.
Some folks inquired as to the progress of the Kickstarter Deliverables so I decided to reach out to the printer via email. No response. A few days later I followed up. Nothing. After another backer inquired I decided to give them a phone call. <<busy signal>> . Strange? So I ate breakfast and after I gave them one more ring. <<busy signal>>.
It was then to my horror that I looked at the caller ID location -- Cape Coral, FL.
That was directly in the path of Hurricane Ian. With heavy flooding, in that area, I can only imagine what happened to that print house.
I still haven't been able to get in touch with the folks, I have no idea if they are ok. I hope they are as they are great people and took great care to look after this small print run.
As for next steps...I need to process and look at my options. I vetted another printer (Buffalo) but I don't want to quickly dismiss my current printer. If I do pivot, I will need to find a way to reclaim my security deposit and then will need to do file prep all over again with this new printer.
If you feel strongly one way or another, comment below. You're just as much as apart of this as I am.
However things shake out, I regrettably project that the Physical Copies likely won't ship out until December or January.
Thoughts and Prayers to the state of Florida and Comic Impressions Printers.
-AJ
