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Torch: Reclaim the Skies #1-2

Created by AJ Rojek

Retired child prodigy starpilot Torch Armstrong misses that adrenaline rush. Now older, she tries to break out of her rut.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

3rd Stretch Goal UNLOCKED + Spotlights
over 1 year ago – Fri, Jul 08, 2022 at 06:38:54 PM

Wow! In the final hours we unlocked this dope RedVeril Magnet for every Backer! Up next is a sticker pack. But even before the sticker pack...if we hit 250 backers (as of this posting that is 12 more people)...every physical backer gets a coloring page. A physical bonus reward based on backer count?! Whoever heard of such a thing?! The monkeys in accounting are furious. 

And now in the final hours I wanna shout out some awesome sci-fi campaigns work a look. 

Quantum Marmalade #1

This sci-fi campaign looks DOPE. I actually grabbed a physical tier because the pricing is so good. The art and story premise gives me Saga vibes (my favorite series) and I love scifi-comedy pairings. (Plus, I would die for Harold.) 

On the backwater planet of Ee’ezzo, the nations of Bazi and E’dolo are at war ... again. During their last war, both countries were brought to their knees by a rogue madman -- Y’ov -- and his horrifying chemical weapons. The rival nations reluctantly brokered a truce to bring Y’ov down. A truce that has lasted less than a generation.


Worlds Away #1

Great art style and impressive campaign numbers. Plus some really spectacular Variants. Damien is a fellow North Carolinian.he's an hour away from me! And as you know I love Issue 1 campaigns - get on the ground floor!

What are you willing to do to ensure a loved one’s safety?  For Serenity, a futuristic soldier equipped with high-tech armor, the answer is “Anything and everything.” This includes stealing a cure from an alien-race to save Mackenzie, her estranged, 13-year-old daughter’s life from a life-threatening illness.

Stretch Goal UNLOCKED ~ Spark Trading Card + Appearances!
over 1 year ago – Thu, Jun 30, 2022 at 02:35:12 AM

Wowowow with still a week left we are moving at a killer pace. I have no doubt in my mind we will absolutely hit our next Stretch Goal of $4,250...once we hit that mark every physical backer gets a Torch & Spark Magnet! Featuring the gorgeous art and colors by RedVeril. 


Be sure to share so we can hit those last few stretches!

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Appearances

Torch is starting to garner some rave reviews and I've been fortunate to appear on a few shows to talk about the story!

Panel 2 Panel - These guys were super professional. We did a deep dive into the themes behind Torch.

Blake's Buzz - Shared the stage with a few awesome creators and an energetic host. Torch talk happens towards the end of this 2+ hour showcase.

Monday Night Livestream - I had no idea Jonathan was gonna give Torch a shout out. What an awesome surprise! Appears around 52 minute mark. 

Quoth the Raven - I was happy to reconnect with Louis, who had me on the show for issue #1.


As always, look to the stars!

-AJ

Milestone UNLOCKED ~ Audio Commentary
over 1 year ago – Wed, Jun 29, 2022 at 04:55:46 PM

With a week remaining, we are moving at a niiice steady clip. We are also $19 from the Spark Trading Card Stretch Goal. I wonder what the next stretch goal will be...?


And now messages from the rest of the Creative Team!


"Thanks for your ongoing support for our project, It's an indescribable emotion to see this issue I drew come to life!  Can't wait to continue this journey with issue #3!"  - RedVeril, Art


"Thank you for your continued support for our project, which has been fully funded! Let us soar with Torch onto issue #3! " - Daniela Barisone, Colors


"Thanks for the support and for making this book a success!" -Amal Desai, Letters

Look to the stars!

-AJ

Milestone UNLOCKED - Ignis Quadrant PDF + SPOTLIGHT
almost 2 years ago – Thu, Jun 23, 2022 at 09:31:58 AM

We are at the halfway mark in the campaign - 2 weeks remaining. 150+ backers and $3,200 raised is absolutely amazing! Thank you everyone. Up next is Audio Commentary for every backer.  We're also very close to unlocking the Spark Trading Card! Remember to share if you haven't already.

Spotlight - Territory #1-3

I had the pleasure of connecting with Blake on Twitter and later on a YT Live Broadcast Blake's Buzz (different Blake). Blake has been a Torch supporter since the first campaign! I learned that he has an awesome story of his own and after hearing him talk about it on the Livestream, I had to share it with y'all.


TERRITORY is a post-apocalyptic kaiju story set in a far distant Pacific Northwest of the United States. Ancestors tell the story of how civilization was wiped from the earth in nuclear fire long ago. From the ashes of the destruction rose the Behemoths, giant creatures whose presence breathed life back into the land. The surviving people now live in tribes, worshiping the Behemoths as gods!

Announcing NEW Milestone Item! + SPOTLIGHT
almost 2 years ago – Thu, Jun 16, 2022 at 01:52:43 PM

Good News! Fellow comic creator Evan Carothers has generously offered to include a Digital Copy of his comic book Ignis Quadrant: Novus Landing #1! We decided to make this digital an extra Milestone Goal. 150 Backers and everyone gets a digital copy. 


Evan and I are collaborators and sci-fi writing buds. I actually had the chance to write for Evan's Ignis Quadrant Anthology "Death in the Quad" which is coming to KS sometime next year.  I'll keep you posted once it comes out. 

Montana Bones is a hard-drinking, foul-mouthed gunslinger who has seen more bad days than good recently, and whose penchant for helping people gains him plenty of scars. In his latest exploits, he finds himself in the crosshairs of a local gangster in Novus Landing after saving a mysterious amnesiac scientist. 


Spotlight - The Saturn Effect: Alpha Vol.1

Evan also pointed me in the direction of this sci-fi gem. Cool art and a cool premise. Plus it's a complete run which you don't often see. Check it out!


Earth's control over the solar system is threatened as ragtag rebels and disenfranchised soldiers struggle for freedom when Star Wars meets The Expanse in THESATURNEFFECT! Follow stellar siblings Alpha and Centauri as they try to free the Titan Colonies from the Earth Empire in Volume One of The Saturn Effect: Alpha!

http://kck.st/3GvIiOC


Cheers!

AJ