Sometimes Dead is Better...

When Otis resorts to making moonshine, he makes a grave mistake that costs him his life. Seeing Otis’ lifeless body, the now widowed Mary tries to bring him back using ancient magic. But not everything is as it seems, and dark forces gather in the shadows. Love, sadness, death and the macabre await you within the pages of Otis Stein!

• Full color cover front and back with B&W story interiors by Carlos F. Rodriguez make up this 36 page book.
• The book is 100% complete and ready for print.
• Written and created by indie writer, Matthew Vealey with art by Carlos F. Rodriguez, this book isn’t like anything you’ve seen on the indie comics market. 

This book is loosely based on a flash fiction feature Matthew wrote within the pages of Ashcan Comics Publishing’s Old School Monsters. He has always had a deep love and an appreciation for all horror. Otis Stein is his love letter to the genre. From subtle references in every page to horror classics of the past, to new ideas he brings alongside them, this book is sure to be one hell of a ride for those looking for a unique and bloodcurdling experience.

With the talent of Carlos F. Rodriguez on Pencils, Inks and Colors, this is sure to be an eye catching book. Carlos is a talented graphic artist with dreams of working in comics. His contoured art style really complements the tone and atmosphere for the story. With artwork that takes a life of it's own and seems to flow over the page, creating something truly unique. Otis is the love child of passion and teamwork from both writing and art.

What We Need & What You Get

The book is complete, but we need your help to get it to print!

• We need roughly $500 to print this book.
• We are also offering an 18”x24” poster printed with black light reactive ink shipped in a tube mailer at additional costs. This is definitely an eye catcher and a great decoration.
• Full color art print of the original illustration of Otis by Bruce Patnaude.
• 1.5" hard enamel pin of the Otis Stein logo. Very cool and snazzy.
• Own a page from the book by Carlos F. Rodriguez (Limit of 24)

 Our Goal

By supporting this book, you are helping two indie creators make their dreams a reality and we hope to bring you much more of Otis with your help. Here are a few things your support will help us accomplish:

• Create more great stories with Otis, including epic crossovers with fellow indie creators.
• Provide politics free entertainment, no soapboxes or propaganda here. The drapes here are just blue and that’s the way we like it.
• Rise up to offer solid entertainment in a waning industry that has lost focus on what really matters: entertainment and escapism.
• Build and establish our own comic universe, filled to the brim with new characters and stories to tell. Now's the best time to get in on the ground floor.

No Risk & Only One Challenge

We wouldn't ask for you to invest in us unless we have done it ourselves. We've already poured our time and resources into making this book a reality, but now we need your support to take it further.

• The book is complete, we just need your help covering print costs as well as try to make our own investment back in this project.
• No waiting years for the book you helped make happen. As soon as the check clears, the print files will be sent and we start fulfillment.
• Matthew has worked on many other titles as a writer, editor and letterer. He's published numerous stories that have already seen release. From free eZine contributions like Ralph vs. Kung-Flu in Corona Kings to the Banjoman Ashcan included with Legends of the Lone Wolf. When he aims to do something, it gets done. No excuses! He only provides results here, folks.

  Other Ways You Can Help

Some of you just can't contribute, but that doesn't mean you can't help or possibly get a copy:

• Share and get the word out and make some noise about our campaign.  Every voice added helps boost the signal!
• Use the Indiegogo share options so we can track your referrals. The top five people with the most referrals will win free stuff.
•  So even if you can’t support monetarily, you can still get the book by helping us promote. Every little bit of help matters. 

  Win Free Stuff Just by Sharing

The five people with the most referrals will earn free stuff along with their name in the book as thanks. We need all the help we can get so we plan on rewarding those five for their efforts. Be sure to use the sharing tools while logged into IndieGoGo so we can better track your referrals. Sadly, this does exclude international backers unless you agree to cover the shipping costs.

• 1st Place will receive Otis Stein #1 pdf and physical, as well as the black light poster and an original page from the book!
• 2nd Place will receive Otis Stein #1 pdf and physical along with the 18"×24" black light poster.
• 3rd Place will receive Otis Stein #1 pdf and physical.
• 4th and 5th Place will receive Otis Stein #1 pdf

 International Orders

Due to the high and varied cost of shipping international, we cannot directly offer this option. Not just because of costs, but a lot of books tend to get extremely damaged or disappear from existence all together. If you still insist, you can contact us directly and we can try to work something out. Do note we are not responsible for lost or damaged items on international orders.