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Mark Russell's Traveling To Mars Exclusive Deluxe Hardcover Store

Created by ABLAZE

The critically acclaimed EISNER nominated 11-issue Traveling to Mars comic book series plus cover gallery and RARE behind the scenes material in digital, softcover, hardcover and slipcase collectibles. "A wry, satirical take on space travel that subverts" -Bleedingcool.com "This might end up being the best work of Russell’s career thus far." -nerdinitiative.com "It's dark, it's funny, it's haunting, it's human. It's an excellent series" -cbr.com "I’ll just say now that this has been one of the most poignant comics I’ve ever read." -comicsbeat "The best series on the shelf right now. It is fantastic sci-fi with laughs, satire, action, a lot of heart" -graphicpolicy.com "Thoughtful, meaningful, caring story with space travel with inventible twists and turns" -capesandtights.com

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Fourth Stretch Goal Reached!
3 months ago – Tue, Jun 25, 2024 at 06:29:37 AM

Thanks to all backers! We've reached the fourth stretch goal. Every hardcover will have foil applied to an area of the front cover. 

On to the next stretch goal: Every hardcover will have gilded pages. 

Thanks for all the support!

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ARKADI AND THE LOST TITAN by legendary French artist CAZA

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ADDED TO OUR TOP LEVEL TIERS!: MARK RUSSELL ZOOM EXPERIENCE
3 months ago – Wed, Jun 12, 2024 at 08:48:57 AM

Join Eisner winning writer Mark Russell in a talk!  Don’t miss this once in a lifetime event to hear Mark talk about his process, talk about creating Traveling to Mars, and writing. This virtual experience puts you in the room with the writer of Traveling to Mars, Superman: Space Age, Batman, Dark Age and Marvel's X-Factor!

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If you haven't done so please back the campaign. 
-ABLAZE
 
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ADD-ONS SPOTLIGHT + A NEW ONE!
3 months ago – Tue, Jun 11, 2024 at 12:15:44 PM

Hey all! Check out the add-ons we're offering on the campaign. We have the Roy as an acrylic standee, the complete Traveling To Mars series back issues, including variant covers, a T-Shirt and now a STICKER SHEET 3-Pack featuring the homage covers from issues 1-11! 

Thanks for your support and keep spreading the word about our campaign!

If you haven't done so please back the campaign. 

ABLAZE

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Behind the Scenes II
3 months ago – Mon, Jun 10, 2024 at 01:58:25 PM

The Traveling to Mars Hardcover edition is being finalized and will be going to press soon.

Here is a look at the cover gallery section. All the covers will be presented full page so that you can enjoy the work of these wonderful artists.

Take a look!

Be sure to spread the word and thanks for your support!

If you haven't done so please back the campaign. 

ABLAZE

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ADAGIO: All you need to do is dream We'll share it. A sci-fi graphic novel about live-streaming dreams and reaching for fame. Can you dream what it takes? http://kck.st/3QC4w7X

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Third Stretch Goal Reached!
3 months ago – Fri, Jun 07, 2024 at 11:27:03 AM

Thanks to all backers! We've reached the third stretch goal. Every hardcover will have spot varnish applied to an area of the front cover

On to the next stretch goal: Foil will be applied to an area of the front covers.

Thanks for all the support!

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