CAN AMERICA'S MOST PROLIFIC FOUNDING FATHER STOP A MALEVOLENT A.I. FROM ENSLAVING HUMANITY—BEFORE TIME ITSELF RUNS OUT?

Benjamin Franklin is Silence Dogood—is a clever, daring, and rebellious teenager thrust into an unimaginable crisis. Snatched from his time, he is imprisoned in a virtual reality world designed by Milo, America’s most formidable tech mogul. This world, governed by a cunning AI, is a place where algorithms dictate every move, humanity is trapped in a sleepless dream, and liberty is a forgotten concept.

Faced with a pivotal decision, Ben's choices reach far beyond his own fate—they threaten to alter the course of history. As he navigates this bewildering new world, he must rally allies, outsmart formidable foes, and unravel the secrets of his abduction—before time itself is irreversibly disrupted.

Written and illustrated by award winning writer & artist Sean Salter. With guidance and consultation from Eisner-winning author Mike Baron (Punisher, Nexus, Flash), and legendary artist Paul Rivoche. 
 

This book is fully written and illustrated. Ready to print, with additional covers by Dan Lawlis and Eric Weathers. Once we've hit our modest goal, we'll send the book to the printer. 

VARIANT COVERS

Cover by Dan Lawlis.

Cover by Eric Weathers and Brett R. Smith

Cover by Sean Salter and Jason Wright

4 new story pages for a total of 78 pages of sci-fi action and adventure! 

Plus three short stories about America's most prolific founding father, Ben Franklin

New lettering, updates to the artwork

Full color, premium print

Rated TEEN for mild language & violence

Proudly printed in the USA

Stretch Goals

$5k - free digital wallpapers for phone, tablet, & PC
$10k - add additional content; mini sketchbook, cover art & back story info on the series
$15K -  interior pages upgraded to premium stock paper  
$20K - new trading card for all backers
$25K - second trading card for all backers
$35K - foil cover!
$50K - SECRET TO BE UNLOCKED AFTER WE HIT STRETCH GOAL #4
 

SPECIAL SIX PAGE SNEAK PEAK OF PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC: BLUE FLAME

Get a special sneak peak at the next comic book coming from Turkey Robot Comics. Written by Kurt Schlichter with art by Sean Salter. Coming out this fall 2025!!!

More art from Silence Dogood. 

Join Ben Franklin as he races against time itself to prevent a world where liberty is forever shackled by the chains of the algorithm in Silence Dogood.

TURKEY ROBOT MISSION STATEMENT

At Turkey Robot, we believe in the power of storytelling to entertain, inspire, and uplift. Our mission is to create high-quality, engaging comics and books that resonate with audiences on a deeper level—stories that are rich in meaning, creativity, and heart.

Too often, entertainment feels uninspired, derivative, or disconnected from what audiences truly crave—almost as if it’s just a cheap cash grab exploiting an underserved market. We refuse to be part of that cycle. Instead, we are committed to producing bold, original stories that capture the imagination, celebrate timeless values, and leave a lasting impact—without sacrificing quality or creativity.

We don’t follow trends. We don’t settle for mediocrity. We create authentic, compelling entertainment that champions traditional values, liberty, and the enduring power of great storytelling.

If you believe in what we’re building, please consider supporting this campaign. Together, we can tell amazing stories that truly matter.

Risks and challenges

We want to be transparent. Every crowdfund encounters risks and obstacles that we may face on the way to achieving the goal. Rest assured however that we've successfully fulfilled campaigns before, and have already established strong relationships with our American printer along with all our schwag and reward vendors. We know how to get this done the right way.