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The Few and Cursed 💀

Created by Felipe Cagno

Welcome to The Few and Cursed & Timberwolf Entertainment online store! Please scroll down for all our titles, collectibles and extras including digital editions of sold out books like both 321: Fast Comics volumes. The Few and Cursed is a creator-owned comic book series about people trying to survive a wicked world where most of the water was gone overnight in a mysterious apocalyptic event in 1840. The Redhead is a hardened survivor that was born in this reality and now fights to protect the innocent. As the land fell into darkness a group of men and women decided to take a stand and fight back, they are known as Curse Chasers.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Few and Cursed: Heart-Shaped Ambition preview, Red's Travels Map done and printing/delivery dates updated!
almost 3 years ago – Fri, Jul 02, 2021 at 03:30:08 PM

Howdy, my friends!

This is one of those updates I write with gusto because it's all exciting news. First up I'd like to invite all of you to come check out The Few and Cursed latest graphic novel launching on Kickstarter next week on July 6th: HEART-SHAPED AMBITION!

You can use the link below to check out the preview page for the Kickstarter and sign-up to be notified as soon as it launches (gotta make sure you grab one of those early-bird discounts!)

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/felipecagno/the-few-and-cursed-heart-shaped-ambition

The Few and Cursed: Heart-Shaped Ambition brings you the origin story of the pirate Captain Bartholomew first introduced to readers in Chronicles of The Few and Cursed.

He will be an important character moving forward with the TFAC universe and I couldn't be more excited to give him his own graphic novel and origin tale.

I developed the original story and brought in writer Carlos Estefan along with artists Pedro Mauro and Clonerh to deliver an absolutely stunning experience set about 200 years before the world dried up. It's a true pirate adventure book but true to The Few and Cursed lore with tons of supernatural and curse elements.

I'm proud of this one and I hope many of you jump on board when it launches on Kickstarter \o/

RED'S TRAVELS MAP

One of the extras unlocked via Stretch Goal to be sent to every backer getting a package in the mail was the map showing Red's travels all the way from Mountain View (issue #1) to San Andreas (issue #2) to Mana'Olana (issues #5 & #6).

The map is huge and will come folded in three. Not only that but we're also going to do red foil on it to highlight Red's journey and all points of interest. I'm really excited about this one!

It was beautifully and creatively illustrated by Gustavo Borges, check it out:

PRINTING & SHIPPING UPDATE

The map was the very last thing my team and I needed to get completed as far as product design so all that is left now is printing - and most of it has been done already too. I'm currently talking to the printer in China to get a firm date on shipping it from China to the US.

As a fellow backer pointed out in the comments section it's been hard securing spots in freight ships so basically every week the printer tries to get cargo aboard a vessel but it's never guaranteed, transport companies are basically doing "first come, first serve" instead of securing reservations. It's causing massive delays.

I'm confident though our cargo will ship sometime in the next two weeks tops putting it in the US in early September. I plan on starting fulfillment immediately after receiving the goods.

I just hope I won't need another Operation Quesadilla/Guacamole in order to gain entry into the US... :/

That's it for today's update, folks. As always I will continue to keep you all up to date and please do not forget to sign up for Heart-Shaped Ambition, it's going to be a good one!

Stay safe, stay healthy and until next eim.

Best,

Felipe

Sneak peek at ALL the collectible cards going to print! Also LAST 48HRS to back Dare #1 on Kickstarter \o/
almost 3 years ago – Wed, Jun 02, 2021 at 09:35:26 PM

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/daregraphicnovel/dare-1?ref=730i92

Howdy, folks!

I have some exciting news to share as far production is going for The Few and Cursed trade paperback but for the very last time allow me to share DARE #1 with you all. I know I've been drumming on this latest campaign a tad too hard but truth be told I really could use some help.

We're fully funded but have yet to start knocking some Stretch Goals down and we haven't even hit the 200 backers mark. For $20 I guarantee you'll get a pretty funny and gorgeous graphic novel shipped to your place. 

It's a story with a lot of heart and that I am genuinely happy to help bring it into the world. So please if you could really do me a solid and come pledge, I'd really appreciate it =)

THE FEW AND CURSED COLLECTIBLE CARDS!

I'm so excited about everything Few and Cursed. The book is already in production and should actually finish printing in about a week, week and a half. Which takes us to the next step: all the extras we unlocked through Stretch Goals.

And, my friends, it's quite a LOT!

We're talking about collectible cards, bookmark, coin, sticker, the folded map, the list goes on and I don't want to repeat myself (just check out previous updates for details). It was quite a challenge to figure out all the quantities, technical printing details like paper stock, foil or no foil, matte or gloss lamination but I'm happy to announce that prices have been locked and I'm finalizing all the printing files to go into production \o/

And that's why I have previews!

Every backer that pledged towards a physical reward will get all of the cards above for free as part of their packages. These will be printed on card stock with gloss lamination on the front, silver foiling and a matte finish on the back with the artists' signatures also sporting a sweet looking shiny foil as well.

I thought it would take us a couple more Kickstarter campaigns to wrap up the Silver set but we did it, 9 cards out of 9. When we launch the next campaign we're going to start a brand new series while continuing to do cards for the Ruby and Emerald sets.

This one is among my favorites. Rafael Sam's humorous take on the The Few and Cursed characters will really pop in a silver card stock with holofoil laser printing and gorgeous green foiling on top of it. Past backers have gotten thematic 9-card sets and can attest to how beautiful these look in hand.

Again, if you pledged towards a physical reward you are going to get all nine of these.

It's worth noting that every backer will be getting a total of 19 collectible cards with their pledges. On top of the cards shown here you will get a Metal card, a second Ruby Series card featuring LaVerne and two Emerald cards as well.

As I'm shipping close to 2.400 packages, just do a quick math. That's almost FIFTY THOUSAND cards going out to all of you!

Yeah, fulfillment has been challenging but I'm incredibly proud of everything you all did for The Few and Cursed, I appreciate you all and thanks so much.

This is it for today and I will continue to stay in touch as often as possible.

All the best!

Felipe

P.S.: You might wanna brace yourselves... something wicked is just around the corner...

Digital rewards have been distribued via BackerKit! Please check your e-mails (Spam included!) for download instructions \o/
almost 3 years ago – Tue, May 18, 2021 at 04:30:53 AM

Hey everyone!

It's time to dive into the world of The Few and Cursed and tag along Red for a thrilling chase! At least digitally for now. The printer in China has told me production times have been averaging 30 to 40 days with freight shipping taking anywhere from 45 to 60 days depending how busy the transit lines and ports are.

I know, it's a long time, it didn't take this long in a pre-Covid world and I apologize for the lengthy wait we are all about to go through. In the past it would take around 60 days total for the exactly same process. But as always I will continue to keep you all informed as best as possible.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/felipecagno/one-eyed-jack-vol-2?ref=aeybb1

The worst villains are not in fiction. They are among us in the real world.

Before we get into the digital distribution details allow me to share the two Kickstarters I currently have LIVE and unlocking Stretch Goals. First up is One-Eyed Jack #2, the second volume in a four book mini-series developed by CSI creator Anthony E. Zuiker with me adapting it to comic book format and overseeing production.

One-Eyed Jack is going into its' LAST WEEK on Kickstarter having unlocked six Stretch Goals already and looking to unlock the last three for the ultimate rewards package with a bunch of extras. I'd really appreciate your pledge and help moving the needle on this one.

Please visit the link above to know more but remember the Kickstarter ends this THURSDAY May 20th so don't dillydally.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/daregraphicnovel/dare-1?ref=2ttj3n

DARE is unapologetically your new favorite action-comedy guaranteed to make you laugh!

Another project I'm currently adapting into comic book format and overseeing production is DARE, my very first full on comedy and just a heck of a fun time all around. Developed by screenwriters Michael Seltzer & Charles Borg DARE #1 is the first half of a two-book series and much like OEJ is already fully funded as well.

We launched the Kickstarter a few days ago and it was awesome seeing it get funded so quickly but now we really need your support and pledges to really knock this one out of the park. We have a number of Stretch Goals planned and a lot of extra content we really want to add to the first book. Please click the link above to learn more about DARE and supercop Lucious Darren.

Gorgeous art by Doc Bones & Dinei Ribeiro to be printed as one of the collectible cards being shipped in every package!

DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION

As promised digital files have been sent via BackerKit directly to your Kickstarter registered e-mails. All files have been sent with download instructions but here are a couple of things to keep in mind:

1- Check your Spam. E-mails will come from BackerKit and they can end up in your spam or junk folder. Please search for any and all e-mails coming from BackerKit, please.

2- BackerKit Surveys must have been filed out. I still have 155 backers that have not filled out their surveys yet and without completed surveys no rewards will be sent - digital or otherwise.

If you haven't filled out your survey please click the link below and you'll immediately and automatically get an e-mail with the digital files as soon as you complete them:

https://tradefewandcursed1.backerkit.com/

If you haven't received the digital files it's probably because you haven't filled out your surveys. If you are still not able to retrieve your personal Survey after clicking the link above please contact me at [email protected] so we can get the good folks over at BackerKit on it.

Last but not least, everyone got their files in your e-mails you just need to find it in your inbox or junk folder. I will not send out any download links, digital distribution happens via BackerKit. It's the best way for me to protect the books and make sure everyone downloaded their rewards.

What is everyone getting:

  • The Crows of Mana'Olana - complete trade paperback
  • Ashcan special edition (Black & White) of The Crows of Mana'Olana trade paperback
  • A collection of wallpapers for mobile & desktop
  • Special preview of One-Eyed Jack #1 and DARE #1

Backers that have pledged for packages including back issues or other titles (i.e.: Shadow Nation, Chronicles, 321: Fast Comics, etc) will get their respective digital copies along with the stuff above. It's all done automatically and securely via BackerKit.

Any questions or comments please do not hesitate to reach out either by leaving a comment, a DM or an e-mail at [email protected]

I hope you enjoy all the books and digital content and again I promise to continue updating you all as I get more news regarding the physical fulfilment.

All the best!

Felipe

Digital distribution happening as soon as we go to print via BackerKit and finally, FINALLY, going to print this week \o/
almost 3 years ago – Tue, May 04, 2021 at 06:41:40 PM

How is it going, backers?

Before we jump on The Few and Cursed news allow me to share a new graphic novel going LIVE tomorrow on Kickstarter titled DARE - a hilarious action-comedy written by two screenwriters which I had the pleasure of teaming up with to adapt it to graphic novel format.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/daregraphicnovel/dare-1

DARE is colorful, loud, 80s action movie inspired, not really politically correct but funny as hell and I'm thrilled to introduce super cop Lucious Darren to the world. We will be offering the book in two different formats and covers (which you can check out below) and if you hit the link above you'll be able to learn more about it and sign up to be notified upon launch.

Actual interior page by Zé Carlos, colors by Natália Marques and comic book script by yours truly!

ONWARDS TO THE FEW AND CURSED AND BACK TO RED

Back on April 15th I really thought I was getting ready to go to print but revisions, copy editing and final touch ups came and went and I still need a couple more days to finalize the printing files. We are close now and I apologize for this two-week delay on top pf everything that has happened already.

We are DEFINITELY going to print this week as there really isn't much else for us to tweak on the trade paperback. Truth be told everyone involved just wanted to put their best work on this, the trade is a a true dream come true for The Few and Cursed crew and we want it to be perfect.

DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION VIA BACKERKIT - NO EXCEPTIONS

I had a couple of backers reach out asking about the digital files. Digital distribution will happen a few days after we get confirmation from the printer in China they have began production. I've been busy with getting the book to print because that's the priority but as soon as that's running I will be sure to work on the digital content.

Yes, there will be EXCLUSIVE digital content available to every single backer so that's why I will need a few days to get everything ready. Please note digital distribution happens via BackerKit and BackerKit only, no asking for download links or for me to email you files, please.

If you've fulfilled your BackerKit Surveys you'll get an email with download instructions from them and that's the best way for me to make sure every backer gets their PDFs and other goodies.

Last but certainly not least I'd like to remind you all that One-Eyed Jack Vol. 2 is still LIVE on Kickstarter and welcoming pledges to help knock down some more Stretch Goals:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/felipecagno/one-eyed-jack-vol-2?ref=aeybb1

If you haven't yet please come pay us a visit. It's an important story and one Anthony E. Zuiker and I really want to exist out there in the world. The project is already over 100% and we're now looking to unlock as much extra content via Stretch Goals as possible.

It's a much different project than both TFAC and DARE and I'm excited I get to work on so much cool stuff all at the same time. And I never forget why I do it, always grateful for your support, thank you!

Oh yes... If you are still reading here's a treat for you:  I JUST COMPLETED THE SCRIPT FOR THE FEW AND CURSED #7. That's right, a new arc, new characters, new curses, a new adventure, a new chase, it all starts this year.

Have a good one!

Felipe

REMINDER: BackerKit Surveys locking down TOMORROW! New Kickstarter project now LIVE and welcoming pledges!
about 3 years ago – Wed, Apr 21, 2021 at 05:21:49 PM

Hey gang,

I will make this brief and quick... First up I'd like to invite you all to come check out One-Eyed Jack Vol. 2 on Kickstarter (volume 1 also available). We launched the new campaign about a couple of hours ago and we're already halfway through our initial goal. You know what this means, right? Stretch Goals \o/

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/felipecagno/one-eyed-jack-vol-2?ref=aeybb1

Sample page from One-Eyed Jack Vol. 2 by Bräo

BackerKit Surveys will be locked down TOMORROW afternoon at 12:00pm PST!

If you don't complete your Surveys in time your name WILL NOT be on the Thank You list and you might not get all the items you pledged for - especially those going for the collector's edition hardcover.

BackerKit is the only way I'm able to get precise counts for the most limited items, it's as simple as that, so if you pledged for the hardcover but didn't fulfill your Survey in time, yes, there is a risk of me downgrading your package without previous warning or refund. 

Also, again, BackerKit is the ONLY WAY to provide a shipping address. Unfulfilled surveys will result in forfeit pledges.

REMINDER: BACKERKIT SURVEYS LOCKING DOWN IN APPROX. 24HRS!!!

I still have 234 backers that have yet to complete their surveys, that's quite a lot, so please get on top of it if you are among that group. If you are in doubt and can't remember if you filled your Survey yet you can use the same link below to check it yourself and/or make any changes if needed.

If you haven't gotten your Survey in the e-mail registered on your Kickstarter account or if you deleted it by accident please hit the  link below to retrieve them:

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Those that have already completed their surveys just make sure you don't have any last-minute edits or add-on purchases to make. BackerKit will lock down tomorrow and finalize any extra purchases by then. Your credit cards will be charged on April 23rd (this Friday).

If you don't fill your Survey by tomorrow your name won't show up here ;)

If anything - and I mean anything at all - seems out of place on BackerKit please e-mail me immediately at [email protected] or shoot me an inbox message. I'm here to help this process be as smooth as possible so do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.

Last but not least if you weren't able to retrieve  your survey hitting the link above you NEED TO E-MAIL ME so I can forward your case to my project manager at BackerKit. Sometimes the survey invites don't go through and we need to fix that manually. It takes less than 5 minutes...

Thank you all so much for supporting The Few and Cursed, on behalf of everyone involved with the production we cannot wait to make this book available to you all \o/

Cheers!

Felipe