to the crowdfunding campaign for the printed version of the web-comic Monsieur Charlatan!!!
You can read the whole story at monsieur-charlatan.com!
Here's some awesome perks you can get from your contribution!
This campaign will run on fixed goal and all the expenses are solely purposed to fund the printing, postage material, shipping and Indiegogo's commission costs (including taxes). The physical edition of Monsieur Charlatan is a full color 211 pages of comic in A4 size and since it's already finished you won't have to wait too long for your copy once the campaign is successfully funded!
For every contribution over 5 euros, you will receive a PDF with concept art , along with a 1920x1080 wallpaper of Monsieur Charlatan!!!
Concept Art PDF 1920x1080 wallpaper
There's a great variety of perks, mostly original art, but have a look and choose the most appropriate for you!
Here's your choice of perks:
- Thanks on Monsieur Charlatan's Facebook page!
- eBook (PDF) of the comic along with a PDF of various concept art images!
- The book + eBook (PDF) + two Monsieur Charlatan's bookmarks!
- The book + eBook (PDF) + two bookmarks + one (1) A5 black and white print in thick paper (please check the gallery with the samples of the images-These will be sent randomly let us know if you have a preference)!
- The book + eBook (PDF) + two bookmarks + five (5) A5 black and white prints in thick paper!
- Signed book + eBook (PDF) + two bookmarks + two (2) A4 fanart posters from G.Doutsiopoulos and C.Papatheodorou!
- Signed book + eBook (PDF)+ two bookmarks+ two (2) A4 variant posters
- Signed book + eBook (PDF) + two bookmarks + one (1) A5 sketch of a character from the comic in thick paper!
- Signed book + eBook (PDF) + two bookmarks + two (2) A5 sketches from a character from the comic in thick paper!
- Signed book + eBook (PDF) + two bookmarks+ one (1) A4 inked sketch of a character of your choice in bristol paper!
- Signed book + eBook (PDF)+ two bookmarks + two (2) inked A4 sketches of characters of your choice in bristol paper!
- Signed book + eBook (PDF) + two bookmarks + one (1) penciled original page of your choice from the comic in A4 bristol paper!
- Signed book + eBook (PDF) + two bookmarks +all four (4) A4 posters from the comic + one (1) A4 sketch of a character of your choice + two A5 (2) sketches from characters of the comic + three (3) A5 black and white prints in thick paper!
- Signed Book + eBook (PDF) + two Bookmarks + All four (4) A4 Posters + Three (3) A5 inked sketches of characters from the comic + Two (2) A4 colored sketches + One (1) inked page of your choice from the comic in A4 size
But what is this web-comic "Monsieur Charlatan" I hear you ask?
Monsieur Charlatan is a historical noir web-comic, set up in Paris of 1931. It's a project that begun 5 years ago and was only recently completed! This campaign is purposed to fund its printing costs as a full graphic novel! You can read the whole comic online here! (but be informed: the last chapter will only be available in the printed version!) 211 pages of drama, suspence, and suicidal tendencies. Lots of them!
Who is Isidore Charlatan and what is this comic about?
Monsieur Charlatan takes place in Paris of the early 1930s; the title character was once a celebrated private detective who solved cases in both Europe and the States. Made penniless by the Wall Street Crash and deserted by his fiancée, Adeline the comic opens with Charlatan contemplating suicide in his family home.
(It's a close -way too close- shave for Isidore)
The plot soon starts to unfold as Charlatan saves the life of his ex-fiancée who is now the wife of a wheelchair bound Parisian mobster, the Count.
(Khaaaaaaaann!!!)
Things escalate from there and Charlatan is soon forced to solve the mystery behind the attack on his ex-fiancée as the life of his good friend (and secret admirer) Magda is put in danger by an assassin, who sidelines as a University Professor, and plays a significant part in the whole plot.
(He really does)
The story may be set in Paris, but there are flashbacks to New Orleans and plenty of action sequences to rival a Hollywood Blockbuster with daring balcony escapes, car chases . . . or rather a bicycle chasing a car; all leading up to the dramatic showdown, which takes place underground in the Parisian catacombs!
(Is that a skull in your hands,or are you just glad to see me?)
With Absinthe hallucinations, love scenes and wanton brutality all making their mark upon the story, Monsieur Charlatan is a rip-roaring adventure laced with some humor that is sure to leave you breathless and on the edge of your comfy sofa as you read!
(Isidore doing his cardio through Paris)
Monsieur Charlatan has gained a considerable audience and has also won two Deviantart awards. You can find articles about it on Freaking Awesome Network, Pretty Cool Wecomics , Grekamag and Comicdom.gr which included it amongst the best web-comics!
This project is a web-comic that began in 2011 and finished in 2016. It goes without saying, that throughout these years of actively updating, there has been an improvement of style page after page which will be intentionally left in the final product.
About the creator
I have studied computer animation and hold a Masters Degree with Distinction from the Bristol School of Animation in the UK. After finishing my studies I settled down in Athens, Greece, where I have worked in numerous projects storyboarding, animating and in-betweening for films and TV commercials, illustrating children's educational books and last but not least creating comics.
You can see more of my work in the following links
instagram
tumblr
deviantart
facebook
Monsieur Charlatan was a personal project, which started off as a hobby and quickly evolved into some sort of a part time job! With your help this can go from a web-comic hobby to a physical graphic novel!
Follow Monsieur Charlatan on Facebook for news and updates!
For every contribution of 5€ and above, a PDF with concept art will be sent, along with a wallpaper of Monsieur Charlatan!!!
Have a look at some samples!
Other Ways You Can Help
I understand that some people just can't contribute, but that doesn't mean you can't help:
- add the campaign to your favorites
- use social media to help spread the word
- the more comments left on this campaign the more popular it becomes, so keep chatting lads!
- if you have a blog website or feel like writing something about this project please do, and gain eternal blessings
Now go and make some noise!
Risks and challenges
This campaign is my first attempt raising money through a crowdfunding platform and although every possible parameter is taken into account, some issues might arise that are not scheduled.
I will be available to answer any questions you might have and I will keep you fully updated for the process as we go. Follow Monsieur Charaltan's page on Facebook for more immediate I ask for your patience and your support!
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Special Thanks for their help to:
Kostas Skiftas for Animation Editing and Composition
Spoiler Alert for Promo Video Production
Ian Thomas Brocklehurst for proofreading the comic and campaign and writing the synopsis
DNA lab for the music of Monsieur Charlatan's webpage
Eleni Valtinou for pagination
Dimitra Christodoulopoulou & John Tselas for their invaluable help
Special thanks to George Doutsiopoulos and Costis Papatheodorou for allowing me to use their art as perks