HOMESTEAD: A Native American/Western Werewolf Graphic Novel
Created by Dirk Manning
A 100-page emotionally charged horror graphic novel about how far two families will go to defend their respective ways of life.
Latest Updates from Our Project:
T-Shirt Size Chart... and BackerKit link and reminder!
6 months ago
– Tue, May 21, 2024 at 08:50:10 PM
Hello friends!
I just finished a final pass on the HOMESTEAD pdf and... wow. I can't wait for all of you to get this book in your hands!
Obvious huge kudos go to the art team of Les Garner and Clin Johnson... but I'd like to take a moment to give some extra public praise to letterer and book designer Dave Lentz for absolutely making this one shine!
That aside... two quick updates:
T-SHIRT SIZE CHART: See below!
A few of you have asked about this, so I'm including it for you all in case it may be of help. Here's the T-shirt size chart used by the company who will be printing the HOMESTEAD unisex T-shirts:
Have you completed your BackerKit yet?
It is of the absolute utmost important that you fill out your BackerKit ASAP, friends. This is how we confirm all your pledge items are accounted for (including any extras you may want to add from our store, all offered to you as a "Thank you" with no extra shipping costs!) and collect your mailing address -- so if you haven't already, please do so now. Here's the direct link:
Also, if you (or someone you know) missed the Kickstarter but would like to get a copy of the TPB edition of the book (or perhaps even some of the cool other books we're offering through the BackerKit store) you can share THIS link with them so they can access the preoder shop:
(NOTE: None of the KS Exclusive items or add-ons are available to anyone who didn't back the Kickstarter -- those limited edition hardcovers and such are all only for you!)
Thanks all! I appreciate you and your support so much. Our current plan it to get the final files to the publisher before I head to Cherry Capital Comic Con in Traverse City, Michigan this weekend... so if you're able to make it out to the convention, swing on by and say "Hello," yeah?
Talk soon!
Your friend in comics, Dirk Manning
BackerKits have been sent!
6 months ago
– Thu, May 16, 2024 at 08:04:16 PM
Confirm your pledge Items, consider treating yourself to some add-ons, and enter your shipping address!
Hey all!
The day (night) is here! The HOMESTEAD BackerKit links have just been sent, meaning you can (and should!) now go to verify your address and finalize your order.
If you didn't see (or get) the email, you can access your BackerKit HERE:
As mentioned a moment ago, through BackerKit you'll also be able to provide us with your shipping address and specify any other details... including adding on any bonus items you may want.
You can also share the BackerKit link if you know anyone who perhaps missed the initial campaign but may want to get a copy of the book and the other items available. (Fear not, the hardcover edition and the Stretch Goals are NOT being made available to anyone who didn't preorder it through the Kickstarter Campaign. Only YOU get those numerous perks for preordering!)
What You Need to Know About BackerKit (Especially if You've Never Used it Before)
Your BackerKit will be pre-populated with the rewards you pledged for during the campaign. After you answer the questions related to your pledge level (if applicable), BackerKit will take you to the Add-Ons page where you have the option to add some additional items to your pledge if you’d like (including some of my other graphic novels) – all with NO ADDITIONAL SHIPPING CHARGES. That’s my “thank you” to you all for being so awesome. Thank you. Truly.
Once you’re done with all of that, just confirm your pledge and shipping address and you'll be good to go!
(If you pledged for an original page of art, you will be getting a secondary email soon from me directly to pick your page. For now, you can fill out your BackerKit “as is” including that you’ll be getting an original page of art… and we’ll have the gallery ready for you to choose from soon!)
If you have any questions, please send a message through the BackerKit page -- or send me a Direct Message through this platform -- and I'll be in touch here again soon! Thanks all!I appreciate you very much!
Your friend in comics, Dirk Manning
Smoke Test sent! All surveys being sent this week!
6 months ago
– Sun, May 12, 2024 at 09:42:55 AM
Hey friends!
This is a super-quick update since it's a Sunday and many of you are celebrating a holiday today.
As of a few minutes ago 5% of you just received your BackerKit survey as part of the "Smoke Test." If you got it, please complete your survey for HOMESTEAD as soon as you can -- including adding-on anything else extra you want from this campaign -- so we can make sure there are no glitches.
(I've even added an opportunity for all of you to add on a few other Dirk Manning related items at special discounted prices... also all with free U.S. shipping! Huzzah!)
If you didn't get the BackerKit link yet, don't worry! I'll send out a full update later this week when we open the BackerKit floodgate to everyone and release the wolf pack!
Thanks all! Happy Sunday if you're celebrating it! Talk soon!
Your friend in comics, Dirk Manning
A quick update (and photo) as the time of the BackerKit approaches...
7 months ago
– Fri, May 03, 2024 at 07:51:18 AM
Hello friends!
Last weekend was the always awesome C2E2, and this year was extra amazing in part due to the fact that I got to reconnect with HOMESTEAD co-creator Les Garner... who brought this really cool souvenir that I'm excited to share with you:
Les Garner and the original prototype for the HOMESTEAD werewolf mini-bust! Whoa!
The werewolf mini-bust is absolutely stunning, and I can't wait for all of you who added one to your pledge to get one of your very own!
The BackerKit (which we'll use to collect your shipping addresses -- and give you a chance to add-on any last-minute goodies) is coming along as well, and I hope to have it ready and approved by next week. I'll keep you all posted here, of course.
That aside, HOMESTEAD is also in its final wave of edits and reviews by me and the team. Special props are due to letterer and book designer Dave Lentz, who is helping to make this already gorgeous werewolf western book look even more stunning!
And speaking of supernatural westerns that Dave has worked on, I'd be remiss if I didn't point you all towards the Kickstarter campaign for THE HERALD #1: A SUPERNATURAL WESTERN.
I had a chance to read this first issue, and it's a very stylishly illustrated comic with strong Ghost Rider meets Hellraiser vibes. If that caused your eyebrows to raise-up in interest, go check it out and treat yourself accordingly, as the book is already funded!
Thanks all! I'll be in touch again soon with details on the upcoming BackerKit. In the meantime, enjoy your weekend, and consider heading-out to a local comic shop for Free Comic Book Day tomorrow is you have one nearby!
Your friend in comics. Dirk Manning
P.S. -- For Free Comic Book Day I'll be making my annual trip to the Eisner Award-winning Packrat Comics in Hilliard, Ohio, so if you're nearby I'd love to see you there! Wherever you go, though, please consider making a purchase from the comic shop in question to support what they're doing, as the free comics they're giving out are not free for them. Thanks again, all!
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7 months ago
– Sat, Apr 20, 2024 at 06:56:35 AM
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