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THE STORY
In the universe, there are entities that know the secrets of existence. They move between doors. These mystical beings appear at very specific times and coexist with us, most of us never knowing they were there.
In the year 3043, one of the entities arrives. Previously known as BUDDHA, he's now possessor of one of the gems of the universe. Today, a group of time-traveling space raiders tried to steal it.
Join these time-traveling thieves as they try to rip a vital gem of the universe from Buddha in a Big Bang Brawl of epic proportions. Find out who comes out on top in this 48 page, fully-illustrated comic.
All those who contribute will receive a digital certificate, which will be foliated, in this way your great contribution will be recognized for helping jumpstart this project.
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THE BOOK
Gem Heist: Big Bang Buddha is a 48-page, fully-illustrated comic that comes in two variants one of which is a wraparound cover. There's 22 pages of story, 10 illustrations by fellow artists, and 15 sketch pages.
PERKS
Brave Pirate (DIGITAL DOWNLOAD) - $8
Included Items:
You'll get a digital copy of Gem Heist #1 (48 pages) and a big thanks from the entire crew.
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Custom Pirate (DIGITAL) - $40 - limited to 30 buccaneers
Included Items:
- Gem Heist #1 (Digital)
- Custom Pirate (Digital)
We'll craft a custom pirate just for you, all based on answers you provide for the survey we send to you at the end of the campaign. You'll receive a digital trading card of your pirate with stats and other background info. You'll also get a digital copy of Gem Heist #1. NOTE: These are all digital items.
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Hardened Mercenary (BOOK & PRINT - NUMBERED) - $20
Included Items:
- Gem Heist #1 (Digital)
- 5x7 Holofoil Print
- Gem Heist #1 (Print Copy)
You'll get a print copy of Gem Heist #1 with two variant covers to choose from, a 5x7 Chrome Holofoil Print, a digital copy, and music to enjoy the comic with.
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Tireless Corsair (HEAVY METAL - NUMBERED) - $50
Included Items:
- Gem Heist #1 (Digital)
- Gem Heist #1 Metal Variant
- 5-Pack of Stickers
- 5x7 Metal Print
You'll get a print copy of Gem Heist #1 with a Metal cover and two variant designs to choose from, a 5x7 Chrome Holofoil Print, a digital copy, a 5-pack of stickers, and music to enjoy the comic with.
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Honorary Pirate (HEAVY METAL - NUMBERED) $50 - limited to 16 spots
- Gem Heist #1 (Digital)
- Gem Heist #1 Metal Variant
- 5-Pack of Stickers
- Comic Page Sponsorship
- 5x7 Metal Print
Not only will you get a print copy of Gem Heist #1 with a Metal cover and two variant designs to choose from, a 5x7 Chrome Holofoil Print, a digital copy, a 5-pack of stickers, and music to enjoy the comic with, you'll also get your name at the bottom of the page "This page was made possible by the sponsorship of [YOUR NAME]."
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King of the 7 Seas (HEAVY METAL - NUMBERED - COMBO) - $90
Included Items:
- Gem Heist (Digital)
- 5-Pack of Stickers
- Gem Heist Metal Standard
- Gem Heist Metal Buddha
- 5x7 Metal Print
You get both Metal cover variants of Gem Heist, a 5x7 Chrome Holofoil Print, a digital copy, a 5-pack of stickers, and music to enjoy the comic with.
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Gem Heist Team (THE NUMBER 1s - STANDARD) - $40 (ONLY 1 AVAILABLE)
Included Items:
- 5x7 Holofoil Print
- 5-Pack of Stickers
- Gem Heist Standard No. 1
- Gem Heist Buddha No. 1
Because all standard covers are numbered, we wanted to make it easy for the first backer to secure the first copy of each standard variant cover. If you pledge for this tier, you''ll get a total of two print copies of Gem Heist #1, each with the standard and wraparound cover variants, a 5x7 Chrome Holofoil Print, a digital copy, a 5-pack of stickers, and music to enjoy the comic with. NOTE: If you want THE NUMBER 1s in Metal, see below.
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Forger Team (THE NUMBER 1s - HEAVY METAL) - $90 (ONLY 1 AVAILABLE)
Included Items:
- Gem Heist (Digital)
- 5x7 Holofoil Print
- 5-Pack of Stickers
- Gem Heist No. 1 Metal Buddha
- Gem Heist No. 1 Metal Standard
Because all Metal covers are numbered and limited, we wanted to make it easy for the first backer to secure the first copy of each Metal variant cover. If you pledge for this tier, you''ll get a total of two print copies of Gem Heist #1, each with the standard and wraparound Metal cover variants, a 5x7 Chrome Holofoil Print, a digital copy, a 5-pack of stickers, and music to enjoy the comic with. NOTE: Only 1 available.
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Creator God of the Universe (YOU'RE IN THE COMIC) - $200 - limited to 5 spots
Included Items:
- Custom character (appears in comic)
- Gem Heist (Digital)
- 5-Pack of Stickers
- Gem Heist Metal Standard
- Gem Heist Metal Buddha
- 5x7 Metal Print
You appear in the comic! Once the campaign ends, we'll send you a survey to get some basic details so we can craft your custom character. You'll also get both Metal cover variants of Gem Heist, a 5x7 Chrome Holofoil Print, a digital copy, a 5-pack of stickers, and music to enjoy the comic with.
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ADD-ONS
You can add any of these items to your order after you select your perk.
- Poster 16x20 - Standard Cover - $18
- Poster 16x20 - Big Bang Buddha Cover -$18
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BARK BITE BATTLE print copy - $10 - A 6-page comic that follows private investigator Apollo, a former drug-sniffing dog who's having a hard time making it through life after serving the black and blue for so long.
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STRETCH GOALS
$1000 - All tiers will get a digital copy of BARK BITE BATTLE starring private investigator Apollo.
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Comic Interior 22 Comic Pages
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10 Artists Collaboration
BalamComic has some great friends, cartoonists and colorists, artists who have worked on Valiant comics, Zenescope Entertainment, Heavy Metal Magazine and more. They provided some incredible illustrations of Gem Heist that are part of the 1st issue.
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DC Alonso
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Hedwin Zaldivar
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Alberto Hernandez
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The Pirate Team
- BalamComic - Creator/Artist
- My Bro, logistic.
- Bleu Riddle - Collaborator
BalamComic
"I am Francisco Balam but everyone knows me as BalamComic. I’m a person who left everything to achieve my dream, drawing comics. I’m a comic artist, streamer and podcaster.
As a streamer on YouTube, Twitch, Mixer and Periscope, I share my work processes and talk with other artists and creators.
I have my Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast and more. In the talk with cartoonists, we talk about its beginnings and its life story. BalamComic was nominated at the Latin Podcast Awards for best podcast in Mexico and best podcast for art in 2018."
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