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CREATOR
We're thrilled to see so many of you backingThis project! What are you most excited to see come to life in this project? Is it The hardcover edition, seeing inside Steve’s sketchbook, or the special edition booklet stretch goal, or something else entirely? Let us know in the comments!"
Steve Rude the Dude
CREATOR
20 days ago
268 votes
• 4 days left
Astral Ticket Comics
CREATOR
19 days ago
8 votes
• Final results
Steve Rude the Dude
CREATOR
22 days ago
We'll publish a $25 Specialty Booklet!
Goal: $32,445
/ $50,000
64%
We need $17,555 more to reach this goal.
Steve Rude the Dude
CREATOR
about 1 month ago
27 votes
• Final results
PINNED
PROJECT UPDATE
Comics
Nexus: Battle for Thuneworld 9x12 Graphic Novel
Steve Rude the Dude
CREATOR
about 1 month ago
Project Update: Yo Dudes & Dudettes! The Humble Dude's New Sketchbook Needs YOU!
Alright folks, gather 'round! Your friendly neighborhood artist, Steve Rude (the one with the crippling art supply habit!), is back with a brand new sketchbook project: The Art of Steve Rude 2025 Sketchbook!
This bad boy's hitting crowdfunding in January, and lemme tell ya, art supplies ain't cheap. That's why your support is golden!
Speaking of gold, be sure to check out our Patreon page – those dedicated dudes and dudettes get some special deals during the launch.
And hey, while you're at it, head over to our launch page (www.steverude.com/2025skb) and sign up for the Backerkit livestream! We'll be dishing all the juicy details about the sketchbook and maybe even throw in a few laughs.
Now, to keep this humble dude motivated, let's hear it! What kind of goodies would make YOU excited for the next crowdfunder? Hit that poll and let your freak flag fly! (Select all that apply)
See you in January, dudes and dudettes!
Hi Everyone,
We just wanted to let everyone know that work on the comic is currently underway, and to say thank you to everyone for their patience. We joined onto the comictopia project on rather short notice, but during the campaign it became clear that while we love Backerkit for our fulfillment solution, we've just built up too much of a an audience on Kickstarter to try and move everyone over here. So we will be launching issue 1, the full issue, over on Kickstarter next month, and we will have enough art to finalize assembly of the ashcan very soon.
Artist Antonio Baldari also had to take on another gig unexpectedly but is back working on CSR, and also contributed this awesome cover for the upcoming full length issue.
So hopefully if everything lines up right, you will have the ashcans in hand just as everyone is starting to talk about the first issue, before it goes to press. This will also get a wide circulation through comic book stores nation/world-wide, making this limited ashcan release something special. As soon as the new kickstarter pre-launch page is live we will share that too. More to come soon!
In the mean time, if you're into other gratuitous, violent fun, but of the supernatural bent, there's a campaign for the new printing of Mercy Sparx #1 happening right now:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mercysparx/mercy-sparx-sweet-16-issue-1-re-release?ref=user_menu
We just wanted to let everyone know that work on the comic is currently underway, and to say thank you to everyone for their patience. We joined onto the comictopia project on rather short notice, but during the campaign it became clear that while we love Backerkit for our fulfillment solution, we've just built up too much of a an audience on Kickstarter to try and move everyone over here. So we will be launching issue 1, the full issue, over on Kickstarter next month, and we will have enough art to finalize assembly of the ashcan very soon.
Artist Antonio Baldari also had to take on another gig unexpectedly but is back working on CSR, and also contributed this awesome cover for the upcoming full length issue.
So hopefully if everything lines up right, you will have the ashcans in hand just as everyone is starting to talk about the first issue, before it goes to press. This will also get a wide circulation through comic book stores nation/world-wide, making this limited ashcan release something special. As soon as the new kickstarter pre-launch page is live we will share that too. More to come soon!
In the mean time, if you're into other gratuitous, violent fun, but of the supernatural bent, there's a campaign for the new printing of Mercy Sparx #1 happening right now:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mercysparx/mercy-sparx-sweet-16-issue-1-re-release?ref=user_menu
CREATOR
How do you feel about the current stretch goal system where softcover page count increases by 8 pages for every $5,000 raised? We currently have 88 pages which makes both softcover books saddle stitched (stapled) books.
The hardcover edition and the digital download will always have 176 pages.
If we fail to hit the $80k needed to print all 3 books with the full page count should we relaunch on Kickstarter? It would likely push the ship date out to May, but allow for further funding. Alternatively, we can have the goal reachable through Backerkit post campaign funding.
We'd love to hear your thoughts!
The hardcover edition and the digital download will always have 176 pages.
If we fail to hit the $80k needed to print all 3 books with the full page count should we relaunch on Kickstarter? It would likely push the ship date out to May, but allow for further funding. Alternatively, we can have the goal reachable through Backerkit post campaign funding.
We'd love to hear your thoughts!
Repeat Backer of Magnetic Press LLC
Previously backed this creator's crowdfunding project
Previously backed this creator's crowdfunding project
I've had the pleasure of backing both Sherlock and Arsene, so I guess it's time for Jekyll and Hyde's turn. Very excited for this newest edition. Backer 51!
PROJECT UPDATE
Comics
Art of Steve Rude 2025 Award Winning Sketchbook
Steve Rude the Dude
CREATOR
2 days ago
Project Update: What Art Topic Excites You the Most? Plus NOTEBOOK UNLOCKED!
You did it, backers! We've officially smashed the $30,000 stretch goal! 🎉
This means you've unlocked:
- The Alice Notebook: This beautiful 5.5" x 8.5" notebook features 60 blank pages perfect for journaling, sketching, or taking notes. It's yours to add to your pledge!
- 8 More Pages: The softcover editions now boast a whopping 88 pages of incredible content! (Hardcover editions still have all 168 pages.)
We need your help! Share this campaign with your entire social network. The more we share, the more pages we can add to the book!
Thank you again for your amazing support!
Get ready for a live studio session with Steve this Saturday at 1:30 PM Arizona Time!
We want to know what art topic excites you most? Learning to improve your art? Drawing emotions on characters? Something else?
Take the poll below and let us know!
Take the poll below and let us know!
Join us live on Saturday to find out which topic Steve will tackle next!
- Live on Backerkit: www.steverude.com/2025skb
- Live on YouTube: www.youtube.com/steverudethedude
We can't wait to see you there!
Best,
The Rude Dude Crew
The Rude Dude Crew
24 votes
• Final results
We'll add another 8 pages to the softcover editions for a total of 96 pages!
Goal: $32,445
/ $35,000
92%
We need $2,555 more to reach this goal.