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Charlton Comics : The Movie

The management was as cheap as the paper, but their impact on comic book history remains pure gold.

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Charlton Comics : The Movie

Charlton Comics : The Movie

Charlton Comics : The Movie

Charlton Comics : The Movie

Charlton Comics : The Movie

The management was as cheap as the paper, but their impact on comic book history remains pure gold.

The management was as cheap as the paper, but their impact on comic book history remains pure gold.

The management was as cheap as the paper, but their impact on comic book history remains pure gold.

The management was as cheap as the paper, but their impact on comic book history remains pure gold.

Charlton Movie
Charlton Movie
Charlton Movie
Charlton Movie
2 Campaigns |
Hartford, United States
$3,736 USD 74 backers
16% of $22,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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About the Film

ALL-NEW Official Trailer!

It's been called the 3 legged dog of comics, and the scrappy, street-fighting cousin of Marvel and DC and even hailed as the comic book equivalent of Roger Corman and American International Pictures. Maybe you've heard of it? ...probably not.

But, you do know the industry legends that called it home. This is Charlton Comics.

 

Charlton employed guys like Steve Ditko and Dick Giordano. Ditko went on to co-create Spider-Man. Giordano, a Charlton editor, became a legend as an executive at DC comics. But that's just a taste of the list. A few other names you know are: Denny O’Neil, Bob Layton, Paul Kupperberg, Joe Sinnott, Roy Thomas, Frank McLaughlin, John Byrne and even Neal Adams. 

That's just scratching the surface.

Now their characters are a different entity of their own. “The Watchmen,” a critically acclaimed and hugely influential comic that was adopted into a movie in 2009, was based on Charlton Comics characters. 

 

Why Charlton???

 

A year ago, we might have asked the same thing!  

We knew of Charlton, but honestly, not much. Then we attended a panel about Charlton Comics, and we couldn't believe that someone hadn't told their story. You see, their tale doesn't begin and end with the legends that worked there, or even the characters that went on superstar... err...superhero status.

The captivating story of Charlton starts with a prologue, and that's the story of one of its co-founders, John Santangelo. We can't give you spoilers, but in the age of TMZ and tabloids, Charlton fits right in. It's positively scandalous!  

What We Need & What You Get

 

 

The money generated by this campaign will go toward completing the shooting of the film.  Let's break it down:

  • Travel - Many of the artists, writers and other people affiliated with Charlton Comic Company are located all over the United States and abroad.  We will be using the funds to get the crew and equipment in and out of those locations.
     
  • Equipment - We have some equipment, but need access to to other things like bigger hard drives to store the hundreds of hours of footage that we'll acquire.

  • Post Production - This is a comic book movie, so we'll need some cool graphics. That's where the animators come in. They can bring the comic panels to life and build designs from scratch (like our logo at the end of the trailer!).
     
  • After that we'll keep a reserve for festivals, and that super chic cocktail party that is part of our prize package!

     

    So that's what we get, but what about you dear readers? Well!

     

  • We have reprints and original artwork to satisfy the nerdiest of nerds!
  • Then we also included DVDs and Blu-Rays for you movie buffs.
  • But wait, there's more! For those of you who like it fresh and new, we included issues from Charlton Neo!

    As a side note, all of these were prizes are being donated to us by the creatives. We did not buy them. The artists, writers, and publishing team want to see this project happen as badly as you do. So, out of the love of Charlton, and the want to see this movie completed, those great talents are teaming up with us!

The Impact

 

Here's the truth about your role in helping to make this movie:

  • Your contribution to this project is vital.  We are trying to tell a story about one of the most fascinating and unique pieces of comic book history that has nearly been forgotten.  With your help, this film could bring about a resurgence in interest in Charlton Comics.
  • We've done a lot of work by financing the trailer to let you know what we can do! With just a little help, we can finish this movie and write a new chapter in the archive of comic book films.
  • Once we complete the film, we will be donated a percentage of the proceeds to the Hero Initiative (www.heroinitative.org) to assist comic book creators in need!            

 

Risks & Challenges

We only have 30 days to reach our goal and that's not a lot of time. That's why we need you!

However long it takes to finish Charlton Comics: The Movie is completely up to you.  If we don't reach our desired contribution goal, we will continue to produce the movie on our own.  That could take many years, but we have the resolve and determination to complete the film project one way or another.  You aren't contributing to something that will be swept aside.

Can't Donate? No Sweat!

 

 

Just by visiting this page, is a step in the right direction! If you don't have the means to donate, please like our Facebook page! Tell your friends about this campaign! And share this campaign with other comic book geeks* on other forms of social media, like Twitter, or in person.

* ie, any potential contributors, bloggers, and web publications who would be interested such as Kevin Smith or Nerdist 


Thank you for your support, and remember, Charlton Comics: The Movie needs you!

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Captain Atom!

$100 USD
You've gone nuclear! You get print issues 1-4 of Charlton Arrow and Paul Kupperberg's Secret Romances autographed and numbered by Paul Kupperberg! • "Thank You" on our website and in the end credits! • FREE print copy of a Charlton Neo publication of your choice • Blu-Ray/DVD/Digital Download of Charlton Comics: The Movie bundle
Estimated Shipping
December 2016
5 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Public Defender In Action!

$1 USD
As part of possibly the WEIRDEST title in Charlton Comics' history, you become a Public Defender in ACTION and get your name as a "Thank You" on our website and in the end credits!
Estimated Shipping
November 2015
1 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Son Of Vulcan!

$5 USD
Battle the Floronic Man and receive a FREE digital download of a Charlton Neo publication of your choice! You also get your name as a "Thank You" on our website and in the end credits!
Estimated Shipping
December 2015
1 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Teen Confessions

$10 USD
No need to add us to your "Burn Book". You get TWO FREE digital downloads of a Charlton Neo publication of your choice! A digital download of Charlton Comics: The Movie. •  "Thank You" on our website and in the end credits!
Estimated Shipping
December 2015
15 claimed
Ships worldwide.

The Many Ghosts of Dr. Graves

$25 USD
Host your own stories like Dr. Graves with this package! You get a FREE print copy of a Charlton Neo publication of your choice and a DVD copy of Charlton Comics: The Movie • "Thank You" on our website and in the end credits! • Digital Download of Charlton Comics: The Movie
Estimated Shipping
December 2016
25 claimed
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Atomic Mouse!

$50 USD
Fight the evil Count Gatto! You get a Blu-Ray/DVD/Digital Download of Charlton Comics: The Movie bundle! • "Thank You" on our website and in the end credits! • FREE print copy of a Charlton Neo publication of your choice
Estimated Shipping
December 2016
12 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Judomaster!

$250 USD
Sensei says that you chose wisely. Get an autographed and numbered black & white Judomaster art commission from Frank McLaughlin. • "Thank You" on our website and in the end credits! • FREE print copy of a Charlton Neo publication of your choice • Blu-Ray/DVD/Digital Download of Charlton Comics: The Movie bundle • Secret Romances autographed and numbered by Paul Kupperberg
Estimated Shipping
December 2016
0 out of 25 of claimed
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Blue Beetle

$500 USD
Kaji Dha! Get an autographed black & white original art commission from artist of choice (Frank McLaughlin, Bob Layton, Joe Staton, Joe Sinnott) • "Thank You" on our website and in the end credits! • FREE print copy of a Charlton Neo publication of your choice • Blu-Ray/DVD/Digital Download of Charlton Comics: The Movie bundle • Secret Romances autographed and numbered by Paul Kupperberg
Estimated Shipping
November 2016
1 out of 10 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

The Peacemaker

$1,000 USD
You love this so much you're willing to fight for it! Now you can stand next to one of your favorite Charlton heroes! You get a full color commission of you and a Charlton character of your choice from artist of choice (McLaughlin, Layton, Staton & Sinnott) • "Thank You" on our website/end credits! • FREE print copy of a Charlton Neo publication of your choice • Blu-Ray/DVD/Digital Download of Charlton Comics: The Movie • Secret Romances autographed & numbered by Paul Kupperberg
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November 2016
0 out of 10 of claimed
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The Question

$2,500 USD
The question is, do you want to party with us? Ever think you'd be in the same room with Charlton legends? You and a guest will join us for an exclusive screening of Charlton Comics: The Movie and cocktail hour. Also get an Associate Producer credit & IMDB listing • "Thank You" on our website/end credits! • FREE print copy of a Charlton Neo publication of your choice • Blu-Ray/DVD/Digital Download of Charlton Comics: The Movie • Secret Romances autographed & numbered by Paul Kupperberg
Estimated Shipping
November 2016
0 out of 13 of claimed
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E-Man!

$5,000 USD
Got what it takes to foil E-Man & Nova Kane? Joe Staton and Nick Cuti think you do! You will get to star as a villain in a new original E-Man comic AND we'll even publish it for you! • "Thank You" on our website/end credits! • FREE print copy of a Charlton Neo publication of your choice • Blu-Ray/DVD/Digital Download of Charlton Comics: The Movie • Secret Romances autographed & numbered by Paul Kupperberg • Associate Producer credit and IMDB listing • You & Guest Creator Cocktail party
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November 2016
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