Surveys are out!
3 months ago
– Fri, May 15, 2026 at 09:17:50 AM
Hi everyone,
The survey smoke test was successful so the post-campaign survey has now been sent out via BackerKit!
You do not need to create a BackerKit account to fill out your survey. Just click the survey link in the email to respond. Answer the questions about your reward preferences, provide shipping information, and purchase any add-on items.
After you respond to your survey, you can go back later and change your responses at any time before I close the surveys and get my final counts.
Issue 3 is ready to go to print, so it's really important that you fill out your survey as soon as possible, so I can place the order with the printer.
How do I get my digital items?
Once you complete your survey, you should get a separate email from BackerKit with a link to download your digital items. That includes the regular and deluxe editions of Blood of Atlantis #3, the regular and deluxe editions of issues 1-2 (if you are in a catch-up tier), and the digital ebooks from my NYC Questing Guild series (the latest book in that series, which is included in the bundle, will be ready in the next week or so, so that will come in a separate email).
That's right, the digital comic is waiting for you just as soon as you fill out the survey, so even more of an incentive to complete it ASAP.
You'll a new email every time a new digital item is ready, such as the pre-launch follower bonus short story and the stretch goal comic.
What if I don't see the email yet?
Check your spam folder. If you use Gmail, sometimes your invite will go to your "Promotions" tab. If you still can't find it, search your inbox for "BackerKit"
What if I need to change my responses?
If you need to review your information or pledge status, you can return to your survey by clicking the link in your survey email or requesting your survey link under "Lost your survey?" on my BackerKit project page at atlantis3.backerkit.com.
Apple ID Private Relay email address?
If you did not receive the email, and you signed in with Apple ID, your email address might be a private relay email address. We can help locate your survey and update your email address, please message me or post a comment with your Backer ID or Pledge # found on your confirmation.
Survey Lockdown
In the end of middle of June, I will lock down the survey, meaning that you will no longer be able to add add-on items or upgrade your pledge tier.
The survey is locked down so I can order the correct number of comics. You'll still be able to update your shipping address until 48 hours before I start fulfillment. And don't worry, you'll get plenty of lead time to do so.
That's it!
Feel free to reply to this update with any questions or leave a question in the comments to this update.
Digital copies coming this week!
3 months ago
– Mon, May 11, 2026 at 12:59:07 PM
Hi everyone,
I'm happy to report that the regular and deluxe versions of Issue 3 are done, and that I've submitted the BackerKit survey for approval.
AFter the survey gets approved (usually take a day or two), I'll send out a "smoke test" survey to about 5% of backers, just to make sure everything is set-up correctly. Then the survey will go out to everyone else within a day or two.
Once you fill out your survey, you'll be able to download all of the digital issues in your pledge!
I am now working on ordering the print copies of issue 3 (and the second printing copies of issue 1), as well as the other new physical items, so that we can start fulfilling in the next several weeks.
Thanks for your patience, and I look forward to sending you your comic!
Happy reading,
Jon
Issue 3 digital edition coming soon!
4 months ago
– Wed, Apr 08, 2026 at 09:13:55 AM
Hi everyone,
Happy spring! Things are cooking over here at Blood of Atlantis HQ!
I'm happy to report that lettering for issue 3 is complete, and we are working to finalize the back matter pages. Once those are done, the digital copy of issue 3 will be ready for distribution.
Backers whose pledge included your name listed in the back of the issue just received a Kickstarter message from me with information on how to submit your name to be included. If you don't want your name listed, no worries.
It is important that you submit your response ASAP so we can finalize the issue. I'll be working on the BackerKit survey over the next week, and my goal is to send out the survey once the digital issue is ready, meaning once you fill out your survey, you get your digital comic!
Next up will be finalizing the print versions, so we can get the campaign fulfilled by next month.
A campaign worth your tokens ending today!
Theseus is a full and detailed retelling of the myth, novelized and worked into a coming-of-age tale full of comedy and adventure. Young Theseus starts off like any teenager burdened with responsibility: he avoids it. But while encountering vicious bandits (each with their own brand of villainy) and mythological monsters, he begins the path towards a better and more capable version of himself...while still leaving room for humor.
If you love Greek mythology and a good sense of humor, then you'll love Theseus.
Back the campaign here.
Thank you for an amazing campaign!
5 months ago
– Fri, Mar 06, 2026 at 01:00:31 PM
Hi everyone,
We've reached the end of the Blood of Atlantis issue 3 campaign!
Thanks to your support, we unlocked 3 stretch goals, hit the $10K mark, and finished with over 340 backers!
So what happens now?
Kickstarter is processing payments now, and it will take a couple of weeks for Kickstarter to transfer over the funds to me.
If you received an email saying that your payment couldn't be processed, please follow the instructions, as you only have a limited amount of time to fix your payment information so that your pledge can go through. You'll also see a red banner at the top of the page the next time you visit Kickstarter.
If your tier included a thank you in the back of the comic, I will (hopefully) be using the Kickstarter survey tool to collect your name shortly, so that there won't be any delays in sending the book to print.
I will also be setting up the post-campaign rewards survey over on BackerKit.
Through the survey, you'll provide your email address for digital item delivery and your shipping information (if you are a physical tier backer).
In addition, you'll be able to buy any of the add-ons that were available in the campaign, like extra covers and swag.
I’ll give you a heads-up before we send the survey so that you can watch for it.
Surveys will remain open for about a month, at which time they will be locked down - except you will be able to update your address right up to a week or so before rewards are shipped.
As always, we are so grateful for your support and for your enthusiasm and can't wait to get you your comic!
If you want a fun bonus to hold you over until the comic comes out, check out the new Blood of Atlantis trailer I just posted earlier this week.
All the best,
Jon
Third stretch goal unlocked! 2 campaigns to check out!
6 months ago
– Wed, Mar 04, 2026 at 12:16:07 PM
Hi everyone,
With one day left, I'm happy to report that the Blood of Atlantis issue 3 campaign...
Thank you, Vegeta! And that means that we've unlocked the third stretch goal and revealed the fourth stretch goal:
Everyone gets an all-new holo trading card with art from Fran Deglado! If we unlock the fourth stretch goal, Enid Balám's pulp story will be expanded to three pages. So continue to share the campaign and let's have a big finish!
Campaigns worth your tokens
Lampblack is a story of art and war set in a fantastical early 20th century world. If you're a fan of Studio Ghibli, you will love the whimsical magic and fantastic settings of Lampblack. You can expect epic battles, terrifying monsters, and ancient powers. Step into a world filled with strange creatures and stranger magic.
Lampblack has gorgeous artwork with a unique landscape format. Volume 1 features over 130 pages of story!
Back the campaign here.
An ongoing anthology featuring fantastic creators and amazing stories - these are wildly fun spy adventures, set mostly in and around the 1980s (but spanning over half a century’s worth of history and plots that all blend together into one massive tale).
Back the campaign here.
