Welcome Indiegogo Backers to Charlie's London!

 

Delve into this unique 64 page graphic novel experience OFFICIALLY licensed by the Chaplin Estate! Learn the back story to one of the greatest rags to riches stories of our time!

 

 

As the world awaits the premiere of Charlie Chaplin's eagerly anticipated motion picture Limelight, the most famous comedian on the planet finds himself at a professional and emotional crossroad.

 

 

It's 1952 and the west is in the grip of social and political fear of Communism and the Red Scare, Hollywood finds itself in an uncomfortable spotlight that will cast a shadow on many names in the industry and many will never recover. Dogged by continuous accusation of Communist sympathies, Chaplin is informed that unless he declares his political leaning in front of HUAC (House of Un-American Activities Committee) he will not be allowed to return to the United States of America. 

 

 

All this and the fear of rejection on his home soil he finds the London streets of his youth are both a source of comfort and a painful reflection of a time once forgotten. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With every step he remembers and with every step we see it with him! 

 

So, how did the harsh Dickensian streets of London help to shape one of the most iconic cinematic legends the world has ever seen?

 

 

With covers by V Tartamella, D DeLay and K Stephan and internal art by Micky and colours by InkSpots, this book is a must for film collectors and comic fans alike. 

 

 

A Story Within a Story.....

Chaplin's path crossed with many Hollywood greats! Buster Keaton, Marlon Brando and even Sophia Loren all shared the silver screen with our hero. However, one such name many people do not realise graced the music hall stages  with Chaplin was none other than, Stan Laurel of Laurel and Hardy fame!

 

Witness the developing friendship that flourished under the watchful eye of Fred Karno and his Fun Factory deep in the heart of Kennington, South London. Follow them as they perfect their craft upon the stages of Victorian London and the multitude of extravagant Vaudeville shows of their US tour. 

As Chaplin is wooed by the bright lights of America, Stan also finds his calling as an enigmatic but hapless part of a comedic double act. Sadly, the feeling is not mutual. Upon their return to London Charlie longs for the Transatlantic life he left behind as a solo star! These decisions made by both men would pave the way for the movie personas they would later carefully cultivate. 

Charlie and Stan: From Kennington to Keystone  expands the Chaplin story and incorporates another great of the Golden Age of cinema by the fantastic William Crawford Hazle, creator of Ailsa Dark Werewolves and Bampots!

The Covers!

 

 

• Karl Stephan's, creator of Mary Boys brings the Tramp home and makes London town his playground in this stunning black and white cover.

 

• Vinnie Tartamella brings the classic Tramp image together with the Victorian streets of his youth in this stunning colour variant. 

 

• Donal DeLay gives us a beautiful young and vulnerable child Chaplin and his iconic tramp his ever-constant in the London rain. With Colours by Kyle Ritter, this cover is a totally different take on the Tramp we all know and love!

 

 

The Stretch Goals

 

5k: A postcard of Chaplin drawn and signed by me and stickers by SIX AM Comics

 

 

 

Hitting our funding goal

10k: All backers will receive Karl 'CHUBB' Stephan's beautiful cover as a virgin print

 

 

20K Stretch Goal!!!

Tramp Tales, created by Statistical Zero and Myself!

 

After much anticipation I can present to you little Buster, the Tramps loveable scamp sidekick in these original tales by myself and the FANTASTIC Statistical Zero! Buster is a loyal and loveable pooch who keeps his master safe and out of mischief (most of the time) and away from capers that will find him in a bit of bother! Every backer will now get to see all these stories and fall in love with these new Tramp Tales. 

 

                              

                         

                            

                               

                                 

 

30K stretch Goal!!!

This STUNNING colourisation print of the incredible cover by Karl Stephan done by the amazing Ink Spots is available to ALL backers!! Thank you for making Charlie's London a HUGE success so far and we are LESS than a week in!!!

 

 

35K Stretch Goal!

A stunning trading card of the mesmerising opening page of the incredible 'Limelight' image by our main content artist Micky! 

 

50K Stretch Goal!

EVERYONE gets the book again, in a mini 'Silent Edition' format, with no words and random title cards with an incredible new cover by our very own Peter Gilmore!

 

 

Dont forget!

 

This book is OFFICIALLY licensed by the Chaplin Estate and I am thoroughly excited to bring it to life for you all!

 

Thank you for backing and I hope you enjoy the project!

 

 

 

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