The Middleman - The Crowd-Funded Franchise Resurrection
Help make the first new Middleman comic in seven years, create large-format editions of our previous books, and bring the TV cast back for a special reunion!
The Middleman - The Crowd-Funded Franchise Resurrection
The Middleman - The Crowd-Funded Franchise Resurrection
The Middleman - The Crowd-Funded Franchise Resurrection
The Middleman - The Crowd-Funded Franchise Resurrection
The Middleman - The Crowd-Funded Franchise Resurrection
Help make the first new Middleman comic in seven years, create large-format editions of our previous books, and bring the TV cast back for a special reunion!
Help make the first new Middleman comic in seven years, create large-format editions of our previous books, and bring the TV cast back for a special reunion!
Help make the first new Middleman comic in seven years, create large-format editions of our previous books, and bring the TV cast back for a special reunion!
Help make the first new Middleman comic in seven years, create large-format editions of our previous books, and bring the TV cast back for a special reunion!
How does this stretch goal work? Simple! If we make up the cost of putting together a new Middle book as described below through sales of "The Pan-Universal Parental Reconciliation" then we will create an an entirely new Middleman adventure for 2015 - another 88-100 page graphic novel that will continue the Middleman saga and go on sale as a print on demand title on the Middleman web store!
Sadly, we cannot offer the 2015 book as a solo premium or as an add on to new or existing donations -- merely that we will produce it if we meet our goal and offer it on our forthcoming webstore at a fair and delightful price!
New to the page? Wanna know what this is all about - keep reading!
In 2005, Viper Comics published The Middleman. It didn’t just spawn three more graphic novels, it also made the Young Adult Library Services Association's list of “Great Graphic Novels For Teens!” Not bad for an indie black-and-white book, right?
In 2008, The Middleman exploded into TV - and though we only lasted twelve episodes, The New York Times did use the word “genius” in their review!
Now, the comics are in danger of going out of print, and with them, our only hope of creating new Middleman material. The Middleman is owned by ABC Family/Disney... but they have graciously given me, Les McClaine and Viper the right to publish new Middleman adventures in comics!
With your help, we will createan epic tale in which the comic book characters collide with their TV counterparts: The Pan-Universal Parental Reconciliation!
This isn’t just about making a new comic, but about giving The Middleman a new home - a print-on-demand webstore where you will be able acquire both our legacy books and the new adventure, at fair prices, with new covers - in a never-before-seen large format!
Wanna read io9's exclusive review of the script for "The Pan-Universal Parental Reconciliation?" Click HERE!
Once this campaign funds, production will begin on the new graphic novel - which is currently scheduled to debut in July of 2014, and the remastering of the legacy books... the web-store should open in the second quarter of 2014!
Perks? Boy, have we got perks, starting with...
Gosh yes! We're getting the band back together for one night only, and you can be there to see it: a live reading of “The Pan-Universal Parental Reconciliation” followed by an autograph session!
And yes, Matt “The Middleman” Keeslar, Natalie “Wendy Watson” Morales, Mary-Pat “Ida” Gleason, Brit “Lacey Thornfield” Morgan, Alan “High-Aldwyn” Smyth, and - of course - Jake “Noser” Smollett have all agreed to attend!
And that’s not all! To play the role of “Comic Book Wendy,” we have a special guest, Amber Benson, of Buffy The Vampire Slayer! Don't believe me? Take a look at THIS:
Or how about this? (and why is he standing by a nuclear reactor?)
The event is scheduled for Saturday May 24, 2014 in Los Angeles... you have to furnish your own airfare and accommodations, but this will be a unique opportunity to see the original cast, and get two items of your choice autographed by the stars of The Middleman (yeah, there's a limit, we don't want them getting carpal tunnel)!
The reading will be taped, edited and released on YouTube sometime after the book’s debut at the 2014 San Diego Comic Con!
Wanna see a preview image of the bookplate? CLICK HERE!
Wanna see a black and white preview of the print - which will be full color and measure 18X25? Here it is:
And that ain't it -- here's a couple more perks we got for ya!
And here are a few new Middleprops!
In the case of a bidding conflict for the items below, the perk will go to the first bidder on indiegogo's record and all other payments will be refunded.
PRODUCTION OF THE PAN-UNIVERSAL PARENTAL RECONCILIATION (95-100 pages: pencils, black-and-white inks, lettering and covers) - $20,000
LAYOUT/DESIGN FOR SIX BOOKS (5 legacy graphic novels with new covers, one new graphic novel) - $2,000
POSTAGE/PRINTING COSTS FOR PREMIUMS (including set-up fees and printing of crowd-funded premium books) - $6,200
LIVE READING (Including venue and travel expenses for actors) – $5,000
LIVE READING TAPE AND EDIT - $1,000
CROWDFUNDING COMMISSIONS - $2,800
TOTAL - $37,000
STRETCH GOAL - page coloring and upgraded printing of "The Pan-Universal Parental Reconciliation" - $20,000
RISKS AND CHALLENGES
There is, of course, the possibility that one or more of our cast members will - due to personal or professional emergency - not be able to join the live reading. As of the launch of this campaign, they are committed and we will make every effort to not only insure their participation moving forward but also to keep donors informed of any changes in the line-up.
Finally - comic books are artisanal and hand-crafted, so there may be delays. Les McClaine and I are committed to publishing the book by the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con, but if any issues should arise, we will keep donors informed of any and all changes in our production timeline.
Looking for more information?Check the project
FAQ
Bookplate signed by Les and Javi, copy of the new graphic novel, copy of the script signed by Javi, full-color Middleman print signed by Les and Javi, one original page – hand drawn by Les Mcclaine - taken from one of the first three Middleman Graphic Novels, one ticket to the original Middleman TV series cast reunion/live reading of The Pan-Universal Parental Reconciliation (travel to Los Angeles and accommodations not included).
Estimated Shipping
July 2014
17 out of 30 of claimed
The Casual Supporter Donation
$5 USD
A bookplate featuring Middle-Art by Les MccLaine, signed by Les and Javi.
Estimated Shipping
May 2014
16 claimed
The Single Comic Solution
$15 USD
A copy of "The Pan-Universal Parental Reconciliation."
Estimated Shipping
July 2014
288 claimed
The Book and Plate Contingency
$20 USD
A copy of "The Pan-Universal Parental Reconciliation" and a book plate signed by Les and Javi.
Estimated Shipping
July 2014
612 claimed
The Special Retailer Multipack
$30 USD
Sell comics for a living? Wanna put our new book on your store shelves? With this perk you will receive four (4) copies of "The Pan-Universal Parental Reconciliation" at a special retailer discount!
Estimated Shipping
July 2014
12 claimed
The Textual Obsessive Option
$50 USD
Bookplate signed by Les and Javi, copy of the new graphic novel, copy of the script signed by Javi.
Estimated Shipping
July 2014
131 claimed
The Flightless Fan Inclusivity
$200 USD
Bookplate signed by Les and Javi, copy of the new graphic novel, full-color Middleman print signed by Les and Javi, and one original page – hand drawn by Les Mcclaine - taken from one of the first three Middleman Graphic Novels.
Estimated Shipping
July 2014
22 out of 100 of claimed
Tyler's Shoulder Flair
$200 USD
Screen-worn in "The Sino-Mexican Revelation." With screengrab and letter of authenticity.
Estimated Shipping
May 2014
0 out of 1 of claimed
Ida's Portable MRI
$250 USD
Screen-Used prop - Ida's portable MRI from "The Ectoplasmic Panhellenic Investigation." With screengrab and letter of authenticity.
