Backerkit Surveys inbound + Makhno Sticker/Patch Reveal + Durruti En Español
about 3 years ago – Sun, Jan 08, 2023 at 07:23:21 PM

Hey comrades!

I want to let you know how much I appreciate your support as I continue to tell Durruti's story. I actually finished writing Durruti #3 LAST NIGHT (it's incredible btw) but while we wait for that, I wanted to show you some fun new merchandise that you will be able to purchase via the backerkit I will be sending out sometimes in the next few days. To whet your whistle, here's one of them:

 Durruti En Español  

But first thing's first: Durruti #1 SPANISH EDITION is set to launch *this tuesday* !
 

From the beginning, I knew that this story, while internationalist and universal, was also fundamentally a story of Spain. Therefore I have sought to translate each issue into spanish...which is hard because I don't speak Spanish.
Enter Gabriel Fernandez-Gil and Hugh Mann Adamson of Enon Films.
 

Hugh and Gabriel have full translated Durruti #1 working on #2 and Los Errantes as we speak!

But as anyone who has ever translated a comic knows, it's not a simple process. Hence we are launching a 100% Spanish Language kickstarter to cover the translation, production, and distribution costs!

Whether you speak spanish yourself or not, please pre-follow the kickstarter. As you know the more pre-followers we have, the higher the site ranks Durruti in the algorith!

So please take a second to pre-follow here we have 60 Pre Followers and I'd like to get it over 100 before the campaign launches, and promote it among your Spanish speaking friends and co-workers!

Makhno Patch/Sticker + Desk Flag

Okay, now we've gotten to the good stuff! Check out this incredible new Dye-Cut Sticker!

Durruti #2 artist Juan Francisco Mota Magnana has really done an incredible job with these!

If there's enough interest I will also be releasing a second patch and maybe even an enamel lapel a pin as well!

Aand most exciting, by popular demand we will also be releasing this for your desktop!

That's it for now! Keep an eye on your email mailboxes!

Solidarity,

-Brent 

New Durruti Stretch Goal! New Makhnovtsi Patch! *FREE* Original Christmas Song!
over 3 years ago – Sat, Dec 17, 2022 at 05:40:51 PM

Comrades,

So here we are, thanks to *your* help and enthusiasm not only is Durruti #2 happening BUT also I will be releasing a second "Los Errantes" Prequel Ashcan, chronicling another, earlier chapter in Durruti's life and adventures.

Even better, if we can just manage to add a little more than $1500 to this campaign in the next five days, that ashcan will be in FULL COLOR and every single one of you will get a free digital download!

Now to help with that, I'm adding some NEW add-ons, and they're AMAZING:

Makhnovist Patch/Sticker

So first off, we have a BRAND NEW Woven Patch, and it's amazing:

This striking image is by Durruti #2 artist Juan Francisco Mota and is based after Makhno's battle standard. It is available with TWO variations: a woven patch and a sticker. Both will be high quality (in the case of the patch the quality will be similar to the Adelante! patch from last time) and 4 inches x 3.5 inches. (so it will fit easily on a shirt, jacket or ballcap) and the sticker will be a bit bigger 5 inches by 4.33 inches.

The slogan is Ukrainian and reads: "Death to all Who Stand in the Way of Freedom for Working People"  

You'll be able to add the sticker for $3 and the Patch for $7 (or get both for $10) and NO additional shipping.  

Also, I'm VERY strongly considering making this into a shirt. If you want me to, sound off in the comments!    

SWZA Challenge Coin (50% Off)    

So, to help us hit our goal and make sure that you get the bonus comic in full color, I have also added another goody--and at a special discounted price. It's also ironically very relevant to Durruti as those of you who have read Durruti #1 know that he isn't overly fond of kings:

This coin is from my other series: "Snow White Zombie Apocalypse" and is an insanely popular item:   

It's 1.75 x 1.75 and HEAVY with a satin gold finish. A head and shoulders above what most KS's offer in the coin department.  There's also a twist as this depicts the likeness of Prince Charming's father, known as "The Blood Covered King"(because he's got turned into a zombie and has been literally raising hell ever since), but AFTER an angry peasant has gotten their hands on it and chiseled his opinion onto his face. (The design is actually based on hobo nickles)    

These first sold for $25, and now regularly selling for $20. I am willing to let FIFTY go for just $10 (and no additional shipping). So if you want one, now is the time to grab it.

 FREE ORIGINAL CHRISTMAS SONG:
 

So, as you folks know, I'm heavily inspired by music and I LOVE sharing it with you...and this holiday season is no exception. Here is a FREE download of a new christmas song from my friend and writing partner Rogue of Crüxshadows.

The download is free, the song is fully produced (by a goth/electronica band that beat out Madonna and Beyoncé for the #1 dance hit in the world in 2005) and REALLY good if I do say so myself.

There's actually more than just one song available, as hhas done this every year since 2010 (look at the right side of the page and scroll down to see all of them) you can basically DL an entire FREE Christmas album if you want to and really change up your holiday playlist from the commercialized shlock they assail us with every December.

Now, as I've said the DL is free, but also this is how he pays for his daughter's Christmas, so if you are so inclined toss him some mutual aid. it will be VERY appreciated.

OH! Also, it looks like just a few of the discounted Durruti #1 Printing Plates just became available again, so if you want an utterly unique one-of-a-kind collectible, that already sold out once, make sure you grab it ASAP.

These are the ACTUAL plates that were used to Print Durruti #1, there is only ONE of each, and all are signed by me and come with a certificate of authenticity, identifying them as 1/1.

Solidarity,

-Brent

We're FUNDED + Cyber Monday Sale! + New Stretch Goal!
over 3 years ago – Tue, Nov 29, 2022 at 11:25:18 PM

Comrades, 

I am absolutely beside myself. Once again you have shown up and made the next issue of "Durruti: Shadow of the People" happen. Thank you so much for helping me to tell Durruti's story to the world!

To celebrate, I am launching a special "Cyber Monday" deal: 50% off on SIGNED Durruti Printing Plates:

These are the *actual* aluminum plates from the first offset printing run of Durruti #1! That means that EACH PLATE is 100% unique and can never be replicated. They exist for all 22 pages of Durruti #1 (66 in total) and come with my signature and a certificate of authenticity, and are available in Blue, Black, and Red.

These are available as add-ons for $50, but as a special one-time deal I'm letting exactly 10 go for $25 each:

As part of this promotion you will get a random plateof a random color. If you have already bought a plate at the $50 level I will allow you to choose your color after the campaign closes.

If you want a specific page and color message me and we'll work something out.

Note that as these are actual printing plates, the images themselves vary in quality (many have scratches and smudges left over from the process). I will be giving out the highest quality ones on a first-come first-served basis.

 LOS ERRANTES #2 Stretch Goal:

If this campaign reaches $10,000 I will be creating the NEXT chapter of Durruti's prequel adventures as a black & white ashcan. Everyone who donates to the Kickstarter will get a digital copy.

If the campaign reaches $12,000 this ashcan will be in full color.