Long-time CBM User Launches Graphic Novel Project On Kickstarter

Long-time CBM User Launches Graphic Novel Project On Kickstarter

Our very own Capwriter is going for a life-long aspiration to make his own comic book, CruZader - Agent of the Vatican , and now he's looking for a little help from his friends. The amazing artwork is completed and now he's turning to Kickstarter to raise funds for printing and distribution.

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By CapWriter - Sep 08, 2013 01:09 PM EST
Filed Under: Comics
Source: The Force Media LLC

Greetings, my fellow CBM users and readers.

I am humbled that you would click through to read about my original graphic novel project: CruZader - Agent of the Vatican. It is now on Kicksarter as a means of helping me with the cost of printing and distribution. Up to this point, I have spent the last 5 years footing the bill for all production work with my freelancers. Here is the link to the site:

Capwriter's Kickstarter graphic novel site

Here are some of the highlights from the Kickstarter submission and some sample pages:

Logline: A reluctant priest is re-trained as a holy warrior for the Pope; he must embrace his destiny in order to defend the Vatican from an invading army of Muslim terrorists … who are much more than what they appear.

Synopsis: Antonio is the latest in an unbroken chain of De La Cruz family men to don the mantle of The CruZader, invisible hand of the Pope. Wielding an arsenal of precious relics, including the Spear of Christ, the Holy Grail, and the Rights of Exorcism, Antonio struggles with his archaic and often violent vocation. What he really craves is the freedom to choose his own path – a choice taken away by his very namesake.

Each CruZader is orphaned at birth, trained as a priest, then defrocked and forced to procreate until he sires a baby boy. Antonio knows he will never be allowed to raise and love this boy – a ward of the Vatican, the boy is quietly groomed to take his place.






Self-publishing is a really hard thing to pull off when you are going up against juggernauts like Disney and Warner Brothers, but I am going for it full bore. Dark Horse Comics started in a garage, and they really led the way for the many indie titles that are in the marketplace today. The CruZader is nearly complete and I am now planning ahead to my marketing launch.

The idea for The CruZader comic book came to me in 2007, and by 2008, I had evolved that idea into a printed 22-page issue #1 that I sold at WonderCon in San Francisco. I didn't want to stop there. I won a contest hosted by The CW TV Network (see videos below), and also placed in the Top 25 in an international contest hosted by Platinum Studios. Those contests gave me an indication that I was on to something and it fueled my ambition to expand The CruZader into a full-blown graphic novel.

Thanks for your consideration and backing as I chase the dream, true believers!





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kinghulk
kinghulk - 9/8/2013, 2:12 PM
cool, question what do you use to make that, ive tried to make a comic/graphic novel but just couldent make it look any good.
CapWriter
CapWriter - 9/8/2013, 2:21 PM
I hired legitimate artists: one guy for pencils/inks, another guy for colors, another guy for letters, and yet another guy for logos and title graphics. I'll probably have to hire someone else to put it all together and paginate it and get ready in printer spread format. It is a ton of work and take a lot of time.

For the most part, I think these guys are all using Photoshop in some way, shape or form.

Hope that helps.
kinghulk
kinghulk - 9/8/2013, 2:23 PM
yeah thanks, but nice work it looks cool.
CapWriter
CapWriter - 9/8/2013, 2:28 PM
Thanks man, I appreciate it!
Invictor
Invictor - 9/8/2013, 2:40 PM
Seems pretty interesting, at least more interesting than all the other half-ass written crap today.

But seriously, I commend you for dedicating such an amount of time for one goal. Your hard work will pay off in the future, my friend. You'll do good in the comic biz.
CapWriter
CapWriter - 9/8/2013, 2:45 PM
Werd up, Marauder. Even if it remains just a side hobby, I'll be happy to have made a contribution to the world of comics and fandom.
MrSundayMovies
MrSundayMovies - 9/8/2013, 2:50 PM
Good on you man that's awesome! Best of luck with the project, it's looking great.
KeefNCookies
KeefNCookies - 9/8/2013, 3:23 PM
Good luck.

Thats literally the most I can offer :)
jlabatman
jlabatman - 9/8/2013, 3:42 PM
I'm digging it, looks good so far!
NovaCorpsFan
NovaCorpsFan - 9/8/2013, 3:51 PM
Looks cool, glad to see another CBM success story. I write too, but none of the artists I've asked are even vaguely interested in so much as doing samples.

Still, I got a friend making a Deadpool webseries, in which I'll be portraying Weasel (and Deadpool's psychopathic side). And a friend who wants me to do voicework for his animated webseries.

The future's still bright.

Once again, congrats. I hope you get to the top man. Thumbs up!
Bearjew
Bearjew - 9/8/2013, 3:56 PM
Looks great man
siggisuperman
siggisuperman - 9/8/2013, 4:02 PM
Very cool I am hoping to do this with my story one day. But I am still in the process of writing it. But I am close to getting my artist onboard and with his talent I think it will come out great
Indy
Indy - 9/8/2013, 4:09 PM
cool!!!!
AshleyWilliams
AshleyWilliams - 9/8/2013, 4:14 PM
Looks pretty sweet dude.
killerkooljames
killerkooljames - 9/8/2013, 4:52 PM
Awesome brother, looks awesome, hope you get some supporters
Abary
Abary - 9/8/2013, 5:07 PM
Maybe one day we will cover the movie based on this comic here............
JusticePourTous
JusticePourTous - 9/8/2013, 5:17 PM
Agreed the KKK are pretty evil, but I'm pretty worried about your portrayal of Islam. How do you intend to avoid the stereotypes that all Muslims are America-hating, freedom-hating, evil people? Islamophobia is a real problem in this day and age, and I worry if this project is successful you might be contributing to it.
SoftNumNums
SoftNumNums - 9/8/2013, 5:21 PM
Tom Cruz under the hood, what a twist that would be.
MisterBabadook
MisterBabadook - 9/8/2013, 5:24 PM
Looks ad reads greatn
Philvis
Philvis - 9/8/2013, 5:44 PM
@JusticePourTous, hahah! When the vast majority of practicing Muslims on a daily basis denounce the terroristic and inhumane deeds of the extremist sects of their religion, then you can say there is an Islamophobia (not sure that is even a word) issue.

All that aside, the comic looks pretty cool. Good luck!
Read more at http://www.comicbookmovie.com/comics/news/?a=86700#RWC6wGTQ8E1WHHLp.99
JoshBerger
JoshBerger - 9/8/2013, 6:20 PM
Awesomesauce..is nice to see a fan go this far. Kudos,man!
Ineedrevelation
Ineedrevelation - 9/8/2013, 6:24 PM
Great job dude! Love that you've found an audience and that you don't have to go through the bullshit of major labels.

Keep up the good work!

[frick] the man!
LEOSTRATOR
LEOSTRATOR - 9/8/2013, 7:20 PM
Man you'r living my dream, all the luck to you CapWriter. You ever thought of using www.Createspace.com, it's a self publishing site. Or check out Comixology submit program, I down load a few indie comics on my iPad from that app.
batfan175
batfan175 - 9/8/2013, 7:29 PM
Christians holy man vs Muslim terrorists? Really?
Fatbastic
Fatbastic - 9/8/2013, 7:33 PM
best of luck man!
cosmicman
cosmicman - 9/8/2013, 7:48 PM
Awesome. Let's get some more up votes, guys!
CapWriter
CapWriter - 9/8/2013, 8:53 PM
As for the concerns about the Muslim terrorist angle, all I can say without giving too much away is that the particular group of terrorists isn't really in control of their actions - they are being manipulated by an external evil that uses the convenient cover of stereotypical terrorists to attach the church.

If I ever get to do a sequel, my plan is for other puppet groups to also be infiltrated and manipulated ... perhaps Scientology, or a Polygamy cult. Not every body gets to fight clear cut bad guys like good ol' Cap vs. Nazis!
Joi78
Joi78 - 9/8/2013, 8:54 PM
Good Luck with your project. I'm an indie author, my co-author and I are on our way to publishing our third novel with a fourth in the works and a screenplay we're actually working on right now. I know you're doing the Kickstarter thing, but we've found that Amazon publishing has a lot of good opportunities for indies. I think they may even have an option for graphic novels. If you think you may want to someday go the movie route, they even have Amazon Studios, where they have a deal going on with Warner Brothers. No I'm not one of those annoying trolls who posts ads in message board. I'm an artist myself and like to spread the word to other artists.
superpower76
superpower76 - 9/8/2013, 9:40 PM
Great job.

Your dedication and follow through are impressive.
xcan
xcan - 9/8/2013, 9:48 PM
OK Brass tax time. All these "It's great" is fine and dandy, but you're here to solicit funds for a project.

Your work (not sure on what you are doing exactly for it though - Writer, artist, inks??) looks and reads well, but as a possible kickstartee do I get anything in return? 9.9 CGC graded issue of #1?

As someone who has had to take multiple loans to accomplish things, I appreciate the sacrifice of doing something that you're passionate about, but with more knowledge of the funding allocation and the benefit to the donor, I think that you'd find greater support.
CherryBomb
CherryBomb - 9/8/2013, 9:55 PM
@CapWriter

Phew! You had me worried there. I was afraid about what kind of message this comic would portray and as always religion is a tricky subject to tackle. But I'm glad to hear it's not as controversial as it sounds.
Mrsinister
Mrsinister - 9/8/2013, 9:58 PM
I was skeptical to read this but your story actually sounds really good. Keep us updated for when it comes out!
mutantk
mutantk - 9/8/2013, 10:24 PM
Good luck hope it works out for you chase the dream bro
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