Chaos Twins (Issue #1)

In this all-new creator owned comic series from Sam Tripoli and Paranoid American, two sisters uncover a secret conspiracy happening within their town, making friends with cryptids and ghosts along the way, battling shape-shifting reptilians, gigantic mech-monsters and weaponized nostalgia!

The Team

Sam Tripoli is a stand-up comedian, writer, and podcaster known for his raw style of comedy and unapologetic opinions. With numerous appearances on television, radio, and podcasts, he has carved out a niche for himself in the world of entertainment. 

Paranoid American has been publishing original content since 2012, with over 40 titles released spanning graphic novels, comic books, zines, tracts, games, music and art. A military veteran with 10 years of experience working for Disney and credits on Adult Swim and Cartoon Network,  Paranoid American is a name you can trust to deliver quality content, consistently.

SWAPTRAP is a multi-talented artist, with multiple projects alongside Paranoid American. The pencils, inks and colors are all done by this incredible one-man-army of an illustrator.

What We Need & What You Get

To reach the maximum number of readers, we want to raise the funding to get a large enough print run to make the book accessible in multiple languages, and placement in book stores and libraries across the world. The ultimate goal is a full-blown animated series, but every story has to start somewhere, including Chaos Twins.

The Perks and Rewards

Not only is this your only chance to get the special backer-exclusive stickers and covers of this FIRST ISSUE, you'll also have a chance to get them signed by Sam Tripoli and Paranoid American. If you want to go the extra mile and show your unwavering support there are also perks for putting your name in the Special Thanks section, and/or even as a character in the next issue!

• $1 (The Bear Minimum)
  Every dollar counts, and more importantly even just $1 shows an active interest in this project which can help elevate it to the next level of exposure.
  
   
• $5 (Digital Copy)
  For $5 you'll get a copy of the PDF on the same day the physical comic is released.
  
   
• $15 (Physical Copy)
  For $15, you'll get one of the very limited copies of this first-pressing backer-exclusive issue of Chaos Twins #1. Future printings will be considered re-prints, so this is your one and only chance to get a first edition of Chaos Twins #1! You'll also get a sticker of your choice.
  
   
• $28 (Covers 1 + 2)
  Get two of the backer-exclusive covers of Chaos Twins #1, along with 3 stickers of your choice for a discount.
  
   
• $40 (Signed Copy)
  For $40, you'll get a copy of Chaos Twins #1 signed and personalized by Sam Tripoli and Paranoid American. This isn't just a signed copy, it will come with a custom sketch and shoutout at a live signing event.
  
   
• $40 (3 covers)
  This will get you all three of the exclusive covers, and a complete set of all 6 stickers, at over 30% off. If you want the complete set of covers and stickers, this is the combo you want. Getting all 3 covers is the only way to get the surprise third cover design!
  
   
• $75 (Signed Copies x2)
  Get two of the covers signed and personalized by Sam Tripoli and Paranoid American, along with the full set of stickers. Getting all 3 covers is the only way to get the surprise third cover design!
  
• $100 (Signed Copies x3)
  Get all three covers signed and personalized, along with the full set of Chaos Twins stickers. Getting all 3 covers is the only way to get the surprise third cover design!
  
• $120 (Super Backer Combo)
  Along with getting all three covers signed and personalized and a full set of stickers, you'll also get your name in the "Special Thanks" section of the book which will be included in future reprints as well. Your name and support of Chaos Twins will live on forever! Getting all 3 covers is the only way to get the surprise third cover design!
  
• $250 (YOU as a background character!)
  Limited to 10 slots.
  Want to see your likeness (or that of a friend / family member / etc) in the background of the next issue? Maybe you'll be hiding in the bushes, hanging out with Biggie (the bigfoot) or getting zapped into another dimension. It will be a surprise to enjoy when you see the release of issue 2!
  
   
• $600 (YOU as a MAIN character)
  Limited to 3 slots.
  Not just a background character, we'll feature a character using your likeness with spoken lines in issue 2. If and when this character shows up again in the future, we'll continue using the design. This means you'll be securing your own character in the Chaos Twins universe forever!
  
   
• $1500 (Podcast with Sam Tripoli himself!)
  Want to interview Sam for your show? Want him to interview you on one of his shows? Whatever you want to do, Sam's up for it! Even better, we're not even setting a limit to these! If you have a specific topic, story or anything at all you'd like a bigger platform for, now is your chance to discuss it to a large audience. This is also a great way for anyone that wants to show their utmost support for Chaos Twins and other Tripoli and Paranoid American projects to come!
  

Milestones

The initial milestone is to raise $3,500. Each milestone after this will unlock more rewards and content! Some of the unlockable rewards will include sticker sheets, posters, art prints, acrylic figures, plush toys and more!

• $3,500 milestone achieved! The next milestone will be $5,000 and will mean that ALL backers who order a physical print will get FREE Paranoid American stickers included in their orders.
• $5,000 milestone achieved! Everyone who has selected a physical reward from this campaign will now get extra free Paranoid American stickers and prints! The next milestone of $7,500 will add free bookmarks to all physical rewards too! If we can double that and get to $15k, even more freebies will be added to all orders!
• $7,500 milestone achieved! It's hard to keep up with how fast we're blowing through these milestones! We're coming up on the $15k milestone which will unlock the Tin Foil Traphouse Mixtape with exclusive songs from Nick Nitolli, TruthSeekah, Mad One, Venice Beach Dub Club, Sean Chris, Joel Thomas, True1, Sound Scientists and many more! This will also feature cover art from SWAPTRAP, artist of Chaos Twins! The mixtape will be made available to everyone for free via a QR code included with your comic!
• $15k achieved! Tin Foil Traphouse is happening! Next up, Chaos Twins sample animations will be underway!

The Impact

Self-publishing a creator-owned comic isn't easy, or cheap. The artwork, writing, editing, printing, shipping, distribution and other aspects of the process add up quickly, and can limit the reach this project has. By backing this project, not only are you getting exclusive content and supporting independent creators... you're also helping enable us to continue growing and creating more projects!

Sam Tripoli and Paranoid American have been generating quality content for decades, with impressive track records to back that statement up tenfold. Please help us continue making content that you love!

Risks & Challenges

After publishing well over 20 different books, Paranoid American has the production, printing and fulfillment process down to an alchemical science. The most typical risks and challenges that come up with these projects related to printing and shipping delays.

• To prevent printing delays, we will be working with a well known US-based printer (Greko / Comix Well Spring)
• To ensure timely delivery, books will be sent out asap via USPS Ground Advantage or Priority.
• If major milestones aren't hit, rest assured all perks and rewards will be delivered regardless.

Other Ways You Can Help

Some people just can't contribute, but that doesn't mean they can't help:

• Please spread this project far and wide to anyone that might want to support!