Star Wielder: Issue #1 | A 50+ Page Debut Comic

A project in Detroit, MI by Jay Hero
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The beginning of a story about turning fear into power.
Backers: 237
Average Pledge Per Backer: $66

Funded: $15,583 of $15,000
Dates: Jul 31st -> Sep 6th (37 days)
Project By: Jay Hero
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Latest News

You Can Still Get A Free Reward!

September 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Community, If you haven't heard we've reached the goal!! And there's still time to receive a free reward if you've pledged $100 or more to the campaign.  Please note, I will be following up with a separeate corresponce regarding free rewards... (Read More)

We did it! Star Wielder #1 is 100% funded!

September 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Community, It’s with great pride, gratitude and honor that I announce that Star Wielder #1, my debut comic and my first Kickstarter has reached it’s goal—raising over $15000. And it’s all thanks to you!!As I’m still processing this... (Read More)

The Last Hours + One Last Push

September 5th - via: kickstarter.com
This is it, the last day! And we have around $700 left to make on the goal. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't freaking out a little. Wild, right? Especially being so close, that's anxiety for you. But like the theme of the Star Wielder, I'm gonna use... (Read More)

The Final Sprint + Less Than 40 Hours Left

September 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Community,  With under 40 hours  left on the campaign we still need a $2500 push to get to the finish line. I believe we can do this, y'all. Remember you can help by spreading the word and/or upgrading your pledges including limited edition... (Read More)

48 Hours Left! We're Almost There!

September 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Community,  We have around 48 left in the campaign! This means it's GO TIME! Now is the time to upgrade your pledges if you're interested and have not done so already.   We're almost there! Jay  (Read More)

New-Ish Reward! Get Yourself Drawn As an Original Character

September 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Community, I've made an update to one of the rewards--the Alorian Tier. You now have the opportunity to have yourself drawn as an original character of your choice or have an original piece commissioned of a character of your choice adorned in... (Read More)

Time is running out! 2 Days Left to Raise $3K

September 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Community, Time is running out! With only around TWO DAYS left on the campaign and $3K left to raise we're almost to the finish line.  I know with your help, we can do it. So lets get it done...together. It's go time, y'all!!  (Read More)

3 Days and Almost $3000 Left!

September 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Community, With just THREE days left on the Kickstarter, we have only around $3000 left to raise. That's nothing, right? I'm sure with your support we can make that happen.  Let's go! Jay  (Read More)

4 Days Left + We're Almost There!

September 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Community,  We have 4 Days until the end of the campaign and we're almost to the finish line.  Now is the time to hit the ground running so we can close this out with a bang. Here are a couple ways you can help:  1.) Tell your friends,... (Read More)

Almost 75% Funded and Past $11,000 w/ 6 Days Left

August 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Community,  It's with gratitude that I update you all that the campaign is over 70% funded with a remaining around $4000 left and only 6 days on the clock.  I've also noticed a handul of you have been adjusting and upgrading your pledges and... (Read More)

60% Funded & Almost to $10,000 + Here's How We can Reach It

August 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Almost to $10,000--We can do this!Dear Community,  We're almost to $10,000 with 8 days left and it's all thanks to you. With your help I know we can make it to the finish line! This is just another gentle reminder that now is the perfect time to... (Read More)

Comic Creator Spotlight: Midnight Comics (They Have 3 Days Left!)

August 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Midnight Comics is bringing more amazing stories to Kickstarter with, "TheUnbeloved" Chapter 0-4, which is our longest running series and the first of many manga stories.  We are finally bringing you the 4th chapter of this amazing manga series. ... (Read More)

We Got a One Week Extension!

August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Community,  I just got word from Kickstarter that' I've been granted a one week extension on my campaign. We now have 10 days to raise the funds needed to help bring Star Wielder to life! This will give me enough time to raise the remainder of... (Read More)

Comic Creator Spotlight: My Neighbor Necromancer

August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
The (oc)cult hit My Neighbor Necromancer is back from the dead with a brand new story! And now, for the first time ever, you can get the entire story so far in 1 place. First, if you're new to the graveyard, check out these previews of Issues 1&2... (Read More)

5 Days Left + The Fear of Failure

August 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Facing The Fear of FailureHey y'all! As the Kickstarter comes to a close, I've been sitting with a lot of thoughts and emotion this past week. Specifically about failure.  When I pressed the launch bottom on this campaign, I was met with an anxiety... (Read More)

6 Days Left + Understanding and Facing Fear

August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
6 Days Left + Understanding and Facing FearWe're 6 days away from the end of the campaign, and today I wanted to share an old blog post I wrote (with updates) relevant to Star Wielder about understanding fear. ------ Our deepest fear is not that we... (Read More)

7 Days Left + A Story About Facing Depression

August 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We Have 7 Days Left!We're officially one week away from the end of the Kickstarter. I want to thank each and every one of you for your support and helping me get this far. Also, as a gentle reminder, if you're interested in upgrading your pledges, I... (Read More)

I Need Your Help- One Week Left Almost 50% Funded

August 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Community, We're coming up on ONE WEEK until the end of the campaign with almost 50% left to go and I need your support now more than ever. That said, here are a few things you can do to help ensure the success of the campaign while getting free... (Read More)

10 Days Left to Upgrade Pledges + New Phil LaMarr Autographed Reward

August 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Community, We have 10 days til the end of the campiagn and we're almost 50% funded. I know it's tight, but I've seen miracles happen.  That said, a gentle reminder that if you're interested in upgrading your pledges, here's a video breakdown of... (Read More)

New Reward Tier: A Cameo On A Star Wielder #1 Variant Cover

August 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Star in Star WielderDear Community,  I come with great news!  I just added an EXCITING  new tier to my Kickstarter. You have the opportunity to be drawn by me and be featured on a variant cover of my comic, Star Wielder #1, as a background... (Read More)

Here's a Video Breakdown and Preview of Your Rewards

August 14th - via: kickstarter.com
A Closer Look At Your RewardsDear community! Firstly, thank you for your ongoing support on my dream project We're currently on our way to $6000.  To honor this milestone, I'm sharing detailed video breakdown of some of the rewards you're receive... (Read More)

$6000 Milestone + Interview With Blerd Without Fear

August 12th - via: kickstarter.com
We're on our way to $6000! Dear Community,  Thanks to your ongoing support we passed the $5000 mark and are on our way to the next milestone: $6000. I know we can do it! In the meantime, check out my interview with Blerd Without Fear where I discuss... (Read More)

We Passed $4000! Upgrade Your Pledge And Receive a Free Exclusive Gift

August 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Community,Great news! We passed the $4000 mark!!  We are on are way to $5000 and I need your help. With your additional support, here are a few ways you can help me go even further and achieve a successful campaign--and of course it comes with... (Read More)

Black Comic Feature: OneNation by Jason Reeves and More

August 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Black Comic Feature: OneNation by Jason Reeves Dear Community,  For those who know me, know I'm all about helping to spread the good word about other creators and their amazing works of art. So throughout the campaign, my hope is to highlight other... (Read More)

Omg! $4000 Here We Come!!

August 7th - via: kickstarter.com
We did it!  Thanks to you, we passed the $3000 milestone and are over halfway to $4000. Remember, if you've already backed and you refer someone who successful pledges $100 or more to the campaign, you can receive a free gift with your pledge. ... (Read More)

Help Spread The Word - Get A Free Reward

August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear community, Thank you again for your support! We wouldn't be this far without you. But we still have a ways to go.Im working avidly to help spread the word about the campaign and I would appreciate your support. That said, I have a couple... (Read More)

Milesttone Achieved! Next up $3000

August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
WE DID IT!We made it over $1000! In fact, we're now over the $2000 mark. Next up the $3000 milestone.  Let's continue to spread the word so that the world can experience the rise of Star Wielder.  Thank you so much for your support!  We got this!... (Read More)

Let's Reach Our First Milestone: $1000

July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
We Can Do it!Thank you to everyone who pledged to the campaign so far! Your support is very appreciated and I'm filled with so much gratitude.  We'll almost at the $1000 milestone. Please continue to support by sharing and spreading the word. Also... (Read More)

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