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Earthbound Graphic Novel

Two Headhunters converge on Earth to recruit 5 deadly warriors for the Galactic Grande Prix.

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Earthbound Graphic Novel

Earthbound Graphic Novel

Earthbound Graphic Novel

Earthbound Graphic Novel

Earthbound Graphic Novel

Two Headhunters converge on Earth to recruit 5 deadly warriors for the Galactic Grande Prix.

Two Headhunters converge on Earth to recruit 5 deadly warriors for the Galactic Grande Prix.

Two Headhunters converge on Earth to recruit 5 deadly warriors for the Galactic Grande Prix.

Two Headhunters converge on Earth to recruit 5 deadly warriors for the Galactic Grande Prix.

Per Berg
Per Berg
Per Berg
Per Berg
11 Campaigns |
Portland, United States
$14,104 USD by 432 backers
$9,895 USD by 285 backers on Nov 10, 2018
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Overview
Earthbound: Between Two Breaths on Earth is a 140 page graphic novel, 3 years in the making. This is the first half of a story detailing the the events on Earth that led to the infamous and legendary 120th Galactic Grande Prix Tournament. I'm proud of this broad world and the refined story deep within it, can't wait to share. This first graphic novel in the saga is a science fiction romp with European and Manga influence. Every copy ordered will be signed by me!

 

 

 

 

*STRETCH GOAL UPDATE*

 

Reached:

a. Naked Samurai Included.

b. Inspirational Postcard

c. "Bounder" Business card.

d. Stickers

e. Donal Delay Pinup

f. Robozan Included in the Sketchbook.

g. Nosferatu included in the Sketchbook.

 

Not Reached yet:

h. (reached at 15k) Foreign Agent Included in the Sketchbook.

i. (reached at 18k) Comission Artists in the community!

 

The Broad Pitch

In the Universe of Earthbound there are 13 Sponsors across the galaxy.  They recruit the greatest contenders on each planet and submit two every four years to the GGPT, Galactic Grande Prix Tournament. They hold a draft every year for an exclusivity contract, so other Sponsors won't compete for the same contenders.  But once you draft a contender, you still have to go out and recruit them.  A subclass of warriors emerged to make a living specifically on the task of recruitment, known as headhunters.  Even headhunters are often compelled to do their job by blackmail and threats of punishment.  Freedom is not guaranteed, even Free Will is not guaranteed. 

Spaceman and Julia are sent to Earth to recruit the Sirens of Violence, four deadly warriors hiding out. Whoever recruits more of the four shall earn their freedom.  In the case of a tie, Wiz Kid, their ex-teammate who happens to be stranded on Earth, will be the tie breaker.  Wiz Kid was recently drafted by the 13th Sponsor.  He is a very late draft pick but he's also a Dark Horse, one Handler in the 13th ward has a mysterious high stakes bet on him.

The big idea that everyone likes behind this story is the R-types.  The R-types are weapons that jack the targets free will.  Headhunters use them to recruit Contenders.  But the Sirens are extremely deadly.  Spaceman and Julia will have to recruit other warriors on Earth first, enlist their help, and then go at the Sirens.  It plays out in really fun ways, for example later in the story (this isn't a big spoiler i promise) one of the headhunters needs a car to get somewhere fast, so they stop the nearest car that approaches and shoot the driver.  It happens to be a soccer mom.  So a soccer mom is on their team for the rest of the story at that point, driving them around like a badass.  One could also shoot cops, hell you could shoot the President but you might have to shoot some other targets first.  It's a fun concept.  The different strategies Spaceman and Julia utilize is telling of their character.  Just how the R-types work is slowly revealed through the story. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hey, I'm Narwhal

  I'm very passionate about indie comic books and hope to make a living writing and drawing them soon.  I've floated on the outskirts of the industry for years now, some pro work here and there.  Earthbound is a great way to introduce my style to the world.  It's been three years in the making, and the process of writing goes back further, into my twenties.  I'm always trying to master story structure more and more.  Earthbound represents my attempt to be really efficient, every scene is multi-tasking and building on the whole.  I want it to feel brisk and compelling as you read it, and I can't wait to share.

Earthbound's greatest influence is the movie Battle Royale (2001) by Kinju Fukusaku.  In Battle Royale, the players are all set up quickly and the meat of the movie is just this deadly game-scenario playing out.  The Strategy Is The Story, I like to say.  Stories like this allow you to focus on the characters, alliances, friendships, romance, heartbreak, betrayals, sacrifice, tragedy, and levity during moments of repose, as opposed to the plot.  The plot is these things.

 

Free Will: Truth or Dare

A big theme in Earthbound: BTBOE is Free Will.  I've heard from some smart people that Free Will doesn't actually exist.  But we have this concept of losing it, as shown throughout popular media: The Borg, for example.  How could we lose it if it wasn't a thing in the first place.  Throughout Earthbound every character is fighting for their own Free Will with their life.

Earthbound is intended for ages 16 and up.  I dare you to read it if you're 15!

 

Impact

Narwhal Comics is looking for 4000k as a campaign goal to fund a limited edition signed print run, and top ramen.  The funding will also help continue the story.

I did everything on this comic, writing, art, coloring, lettering, layout.  I had some help with editing (Thanks Avid!).  It is a true indie comic.  I hope it stands out and reinforces the fact that the modern indie comics movement is really special.

I've crowdfunded in the past but this is the project I'm the most excited about, a full graphic novel.

Personally, the goal for me is to transition to doing this more and more, and away from my day job.  I slice meats at the local Fred Meyer for the upper echelon of society, the meat-buyer, the elites gotta have their salty meats.  They send out personal shoppers with chihuahua service dogs to fetch them their precious salty meats.  All the time they hide behind an iron curtain of anonymity.  Who are these mysterious elites who need daily salty meats sliced?  And entire infrastructure exists underneath them to ensure they get the salty meats.  We mustn't have a meatless elite class, no sir.  I'm a pillar of society.  Somebodies gotta do it, but I'd rather be drawing comics.  If I'm good enough, then I deserve to, that is my goal, and I present to you Earthbound: BTBOE.

 

 

 

Exclusive to this campaign is discounted pen and ink, and digital art commissions.  Highly recommended (good value and quality).  Examples below.

 

 

 

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Digital Copy

$8 USD $12 USD (33% off)
Digital Copy of Earthbound: BTBOE
Included Items
  • Earthbound Digital Copy
Estimated Shipping
April 2019
45 claimed

Digital Deluxe

$12 USD $16 USD (25% off)
Digital Copy and bonus PDF with Deletes Scenes, Sketchbook art and design, and Script Excerpts.
Included Items
  • Earthbound Digital Copy
  • Deluxe Bonus Features
Estimated Shipping
April 2019
29 claimed
Cyber Monday Special

Cyber Monday Special

$15 USD $30 USD (50% off)
Super Deals on the Signed Printed Copy!
Included Items
  • Signed Printed Copy
Estimated Shipping
April 2019
Only 1 left
Ships worldwide.

Signed Printed Copy

$20 USD $25 USD (20% off)
The bread and butter of the campaign, a limited edition printed and signed copy of Earthbound: Between Two Breaths on Earth, a 140 page graphic novel.
Included Items
  • Signed Printed Copy
Estimated Shipping
April 2019
208 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Narwhal Comics Bundle

$20 USD $40 USD (50% off)
The Narwhal Comics Bundle is Three Comics, Earthbound, Foreign Agent, and Nosferatu. Only 6 of these available!
Included Items
  • Signed Printed Copy
  • Foreign Agent Issue 1
  • Nosferatu Issue 1
Estimated Shipping
April 2019
5 out of 6 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
Christmas Card Special

Christmas Card Special

$25 USD $40 USD (37% off)
Get a Christmas Card before Christmas with an INK SKETCH in it. Give it to a friend for the holidays or keep it for yourself!
Included Items
  • Earthbound Digital Copy
  • Deluxe Bonus Features
  • Signed Printed Copy
  • Earthbound Christmas Card
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
10 out of 24 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Sketchbook Add-on

$30 USD $40 USD (25% off)
Select this perk if you want to add a sketchbook to your previous order. The sketchbook includes the short Robozan and more!
Included Items
  • Sketchbook
Estimated Shipping
April 2019
16 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Earthbound plus Headsketch

$40 USD $50 USD (20% off)
Get a Headsketch of any character you want, even yourself, included in the front cover.
Included Items
  • Signed Printed Copy
  • Headsketch Included
Estimated Shipping
April 2019
9 out of 25 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

3 copies of Earthbound

$50 USD $60 USD (16% off)
Get Three copies of Earthbound shipped to you. Give one to your friend and one to your mom.
Included Items
  • 3 copy bundle of Earthbound
Estimated Shipping
April 2019
5 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Earthbound plus sketchbook

$55 USD $65 USD (15% off)
Include a manga-sized 48 page black and white sketchbook in your order.
Included Items
  • Signed Printed Copy
  • Sketchbook
Estimated Shipping
April 2019
25 out of 150 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Original Mad Max Art Board

$90 USD $150 USD (40% off)
You get the book PLUS one original art board from the comic short fan comic MAD MAX by Narwhal Comics. Only 6 pages total!
Included Items
  • Signed Printed Copy
  • One page original art Mad Max
Estimated Shipping
April 2019
2 out of 6 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Special Thanks Likeness

$120 USD $150 USD (20% off)
Your likeness included in a Special Thanks Page.
Included Items
  • Signed Printed Copy
  • Headsketch Included
  • Sketchbook
  • Special Thanks Likeness
Estimated Shipping
April 2019
4 out of 8 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
sold out

Earthbound Plus Bonus Comic

$30 USD $40 USD (25% off)
Estimated Shipping
April 2019
20 out of 20 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
sold out

Earthbound plus Ink Sketch

$60 USD $80 USD (25% off)
Estimated Shipping
April 2019
16 out of 16 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
sold out

Earthbound + Digital Commision

$80 USD $100 USD (20% off)
Estimated Shipping
April 2019
12 out of 12 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
sold out

Speaking Line

$150 USD $200 USD (25% off)
Estimated Shipping
April 2019
3 out of 3 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

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