The Project

My talented friend Brian Dunphy called me (Drew Lammert) at the end of January 2013 and asked me to color a graphic novel for him. Though his aptitude for the medium is evident, he insisted that someone else realize that stage of the process. I was honored (also terrified), and immediately jumped at the opportunity.

Each page is drawn and inked the old-fashioned way. Then the pages are scanned and digitally-colored.

The project has grown to the point where we have the story planned out for nine acts. This Kickstarter project is dedicated to funding the production and publication of the first issue, which will be approximately 26 pages (20 pages of story). Once completed, the nine acts will be bound into a 230 page graphic novel.

The Story

Our narrative is set in the near future where judgement has been passed upon our species for having mistreated and abused the planet's natural resources. A long-forgotten race of entities known to us as "the greys" emerged from their subterranean dwellings to retake the planet and ensure it's protection.

A long-fought war ensued and left most of the human race scattered and in hiding. Some were placed into captivity until their fates are decided. Others were not so lucky.

A father to two children and a husband to a missing wife, the main character inevitably gets captured and must fight against all odds to reunite his loved-ones once again.

Incentives

We have some wonderful rewards for those who contribute to the project! Take a look:

A credit on the Thank You page of the comic.

A full-color copy of "Our Grey Earth," issue 1.

A credit on the Thank You page of the comic.

A signed print of exclusive "Our Grey Earth" interior art.

A signed full-color copy of "Our Grey Earth," issue 1.

A credit on the Thank You page of the comic.

USB Flash Drive with extra "Our Grey Earth" material.

Two signed prints of exclusive "Our Grey Earth" interior art.

A signed full-color copy of "Our Grey Earth," issue 1.

A credit on the Thank You page of the comic.

"Our Grey Earth" T-Shirt. (Mens Adult L only)

USB Flash Drive with extra "Our Grey Earth" material.

Two signed prints of exclusive "Our Grey Earth" interior art.

A signed full-color copy of "Our Grey Earth," issue 1.

A credit on the Thank You page of the comic.

Free pre-order copy of "Our Grey Earth", Issue 2. (release date TBA)

"Our Grey Earth" T-Shirt (Mens Adult L only)

USB Flash Drive with extra "Our Grey Earth" material.

Two signed prints of exclusive "Our Grey Earth" interior art.

A signed full-color copy of "Our Grey Earth," issue 1.

A credit on the Thank You page of the comic.

A matted original interior page of "Our Grey Earth", Issue 1. (Limited 20 available)

Free pre-order copy of "Our Grey Earth", Issue 2. (release date TBA)

"Our Grey Earth" T-Shirt. (Mens Adult L only)

USB Flash Drive with extra "Our Grey Earth" material.

Two signed prints of exclusive "Our Grey Earth" interior art.

A signed full-color copy of "Our Grey Earth," issue 1.

A credit on the Thank You page of the comic.

The original hand-painted cover art done on canvas. ( 16 X 20 watercolor and acrylic Limited 1 Available )

) A matted original interior page of "Our Grey Earth" Issue 1.

Free pre-order copy of "Our Grey Earth", Issue 2.

"Our Grey Earth" t-shirt. (Mens Adult L only)

USB Flash Drive with extra "Our Grey Earth" material.

Two signed prints of exclusive "Our Grey Earth" interior art.

A signed full-color copy of "Our Grey Earth," Issue 1.

A credit on the Thank You page of the comic.

Stretch Goals

Should we exceed our funding goal, all profits beyond it shall be dedicated to production and publication of the second book in the series.