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You can still get BOOK 1
as an add-on from our new campaign:
OCTOPUS COWBOY BOOK 2,
currently LIVE on INDIEGOGO!
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In the unforgiving Wild West,
a tormented creature could be the key
to a broken man's salvation.
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Overview
Octopus Cowboy Book 1 is the first installment in an ongoing series, a 100+ page, full color, perfect bound graphic novel written and illustrated by Jason Orfalas. The purpose of this crowdfunding campaign is to get this book out there directly to be enjoyed by readers. Your contribution would help pay for printing and fulfilment.
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Story
Slade is a highly evolved pacific octopus endowed with an intelligent spirit. Captured by humans and taken miles away from the ocean...
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...he is forced to fight in a vicious bloodsport where animals are pitted against each other for entertainment.
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His captor and caretaker is ex-fighter Charlie Knox, a heavy-handed broken man and killer, exploiting animals to make a living.
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After what should've been a highly profitable match, Charlie is cheated out of his payment.
Now he has no choice but to return to the town where he fell from grace and risk it all in a high-stakes bout that Slade can't possibly win.
Main Cover
Into Battle
The official cover to Octopus Cowboy Book 1. Slade with his trusty steed Casey, his guide and companion to a strange world beyond his own. Available in the following tiers: Once Upon a Time in the West, Westworld (digital), A Fistful of Dollars, and The Wild Bunch retail pack.
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Variant A
Come and Get It
One of the earliest artworks ever produced, the fully-realised concept that is Octopus Cowboy. Available in Once Upon a Time in the West and A Few Dollars More.
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Variant B
The Trio
This cover includes Slade and supporting characters Leopold and Kilroy. This variant is available in the tiers Once Upon a Time in the West and The Good the Bad and The Ugly.
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Art That Serves The Story
Interiors, Inks, and Sketches
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In Progress...
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Here's a snapshot of the entire book so far. Presented at low resolution to avoid spoilers.
MARCH 2022:
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MAY 2021:
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Production
As a professional of over 25 years in comics, advertising, film, and the toy industry, I will be producing the book myself of which I have experience in every stage.
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Original Art
Get the ultimate collectible!
Octopus Cowboy Book 1 Pencils by Jason Orfalas, Bristol, 11"x17".
Page 8
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Shipping and Handling
The following items will be shipped securely in Gemini Comic Flash Mailers.
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International Backers please be aware that import fees may apply depending on your location.. Taxes and duties are to be paid by the receiver, if any.
Collectibles
'First!' Sticker
2" x 2"
UPGRADED to 3" x 3" water-resistant, UV coated vinyl.
Where it all started. This sticker sports the first ever artwork of Octopus Cowboy at the center.
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'Prizefighters' Trading Cards
2.5" x 3.5"
Octopus Cowboy's three main characters!
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'Think Fast' Bookmark
2" x 6"
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Risks & Challenges
I have minimised the risk to my backers as much as I can by working over a year in advance before even announcing this campaign.
Other Ways You Can Help
Consider sharing this campaign to your friends. It would be a big help. Thank you!
