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The Healer’s Blade #1: PROLOGUE | Fantasy/Action Comic Book

Created by J. Michael Miller

What if an instrument of death was designed to heal instead? (Sword in the Stone meets Wonder Woman)

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Happy Halloween! No tricks, just treats
about 1 year ago – Tue, Oct 31, 2023 at 02:34:02 PM

Comics are ordered!

I had hoped to send this update last week, but the bank transfer took longer than I expected. I have good news though. All copies of The Healer's Blade #1: PROLOGUE, bookmarks, and art prints have been ordered! Sticker sheets already arrived months ago. The only items I have left to order are some t-shirts and the metallic prismatic covers of Kid Cretaceous #1 from Ka-blam.

All comics printed in the U.S., courtesy of Comix Well Spring (Greko Printing) and Mixam

Shipping Timeline

The comics are expected to arrive between November 14th to November 21st. 

 PLEASE UPDATE YOUR SHIPPING ADDRESS! 

In one week, I will be locking addresses with final notice (48-hour warning) on November 11th. This is when I will send my next update, as an extra reminder. This means BackerKit will allow edits through the 13th. This should allow me to start bagging, boarding, and packing orders once the comics arrive. I'll post another update showing off the physical copies too. 

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Originally, I hoped your comics would be getting into your hands by now. That's why I included a surprise for those who ordered a physical copy of the holo-foil covers. I included a short story that I wrote back in 2017 for an assignment. I'll post it here, so you can still read it this Halloween.

I can't believe 2017 was 6 years ago, but it also feels like a lifetime since I wrote this

Indie Comics Bundle correction
about 1 year ago – Sun, Oct 22, 2023 at 12:58:40 PM

Missing comics from the indie bundle?

One of our backers reminded me that there were two comics announced in Update #10 that were not in the INDIE COMICS BUNDLE folder for the digital rewards. That has now been fixed and the files are there for you to read.

This is only a brief update to catch you up on this issue and make sure you all receive your rewards. As a reminder, you can access ALL of your digital rewards here.

Want to access these comics directly?

Follow the hyperlinks below to access only these comics that were missing.

Digital rewards sent!
about 1 year ago – Fri, Oct 20, 2023 at 04:18:23 PM

All digital rewards have been made available on BackerKit! I'm still waiting for a few responses for digital sketches, but all requests that have been received have been completed. We are now 40% fulfilled! Oh, and if you have one of the seven surveys that haven't been completed, you can access that here, so we can get all these great rewards out to you.

What's next?

The Healer's Blade is returningin 2024! The Healer's Blade #1 will be an oversized, 32-page first issue. You can subscribe/follow for updates on the next campaign here.

Artwork by Elisa Eomboli

Next week, you will get the next update that was promised to you all last night. I wanted to share this quick update tonight though. 

All of your digital rewards can be redeemed here.

If you have any issues with any part of your order(s), please contact me as soon as possible.

Have a great weekend!

Digital copies are HERE!!
about 1 year ago – Thu, Oct 19, 2023 at 04:15:05 PM

This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read.

Amazing Arachnid's Arrival and an Approaching Order Lock Date
over 1 year ago – Wed, Sep 13, 2023 at 10:21:31 AM

Hey everyone! 

Unfortunately, there has not been much progress made, but it's more than nothing. We have been able to get a few more surveys turned in and only have 15 surveys left! These surveys are the main thing holding us back from completing this comic and sending it to the printer. Dezi is only waiting on a final list of names for the Thank You page.

I don't feel like I can put off the printing and release of this book, so orders will be locked on Sept. 20th. That means there is only ONE WEEK left to add anything to your cart, update your address, or complete your survey. 

This will help get all of you wonderful supporters get these books into your hands quicker. Have no fear! If you need more time to complete your survey, you will still receive your rewards. Your name will not be able to be customized for the Thank You credits, but we will include the name listed on your Kickstarter account.

Miles Morales: Spider-Man Comic Complete!

Today is the day. I'm excited to share with you all the Spider-Man short fan comic I wrote. It was spectacular getting to work this team to share this story with the world. Devin Arscott was fun to work with and I appreciate his editorial notes. Marcus Jimenez's art and Lucas Gattoni's letters help brought this comic to life. It may be fan comic, but they help make this look like the real deal. You can read it here or below:

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