First Look: Los Errantes Inks + SWZA Vol. 1
about 2 years ago – Thu, Mar 24, 2022 at 04:04:00 AM

Hey Comrades, very quick update here. I just got pages back for Los Errantes, the Durruti prequel story set in Cuba. I shared some of the pencils with you, so I wanted to make sure you got to see the inks. (I can't wait for the colors). Anyway without further ado:

Los Errantes #1:

I love how angry the horse looks. Can't WAIT for color.

Snow White Zombie Apocalypse Vol. 1

So, the campaign for the first graphic novel I and Autonomous Collective have ever released ends in six hours. We blew though all the stretch goals, meaning *all* the bonus material is unlocked.

 Here's a few non-sequential pages so you can get a feel for what this book's like:

The stretch goal rewards will take the form of Six NEW Tarot Cards:

And two new patches, the first is Autonomous Collective:

And the second is the very first Snow White Zombie Apocalypse patch featuring a special version of our series logo:

They can be sewn or ironed on, and both will fit on a bag, hat, shirt or jacket and will be of similar high quality as the "Adelante!" Patch from the Durruti campaign:

So, if this seems like something you'd want to pick up, head over and pledge before it's too late.

Thank you so much for your support and continued Mutual Aid. Keep an eye our for the Spanish Language Durruti in the near future!

Solidarity,

-Brent

Autonomous Collective is working with the CNT! + First Look: Los Errantes Ashcan + SWZA Vol. 1
about 2 years ago – Sat, Mar 19, 2022 at 06:39:10 AM

Hey Comrades,

So, by now all of those who ordered your book (at least in the USA) should've gotten it (except for Austrailia which is still locked down for COVID). If you didn't be sure to message us and we'll figure out what happened.

Brenton is hard at work adapting Durruti #2, and we're ALSO getting pages back for the TEN PAGE Durruti Ashcan: "Los Errantes": 

LOS ERRANTES: 

So, one of the rewards from the last kickstarter we haven't been able to fulfill (yet) is the Los Errantes Digital ashcan. But as you can see, it's on its way!

Los Errantes is a prequel story about Durruti's real-life adventures as an internationally infamous revolutionary. It's being penciled and colored by Ralf Singh and inked by Spanish Artist Cristian Docolomansky who recently worked on the hit Scout Comics political thriller The Recount.

CNT PARTNERSHIP

So, During the civil war, and before, Durruti was involved with the CNT-FAI (for the uninitiated that's the Federación Anarquista Ibérica (FAI), and the anarcho-syndicalist trade union Confederación Nacional del Trabajo (CNT). As we will soon be releasing a fully Spanish-Language version of Durruti #1--we need a printer and distributor in Spain to keep shipping costs down...and folks, the CNT's printing arm the FAL (Fundación Anselmo Lorenzo) has answered that call.

This is SO cool. Never in our wildest dreams did we think we would be working with actual Spanish anarchists to tell Durruti's story to the world...let alone the same institutions that Durruti fought for. This groundswell of support is both exciting and humbling, and we can't wait to see what happens next.

Snow White Zombie Apocalypse Vol. 1:

Brenton's other title Snow White Zombie Apocalypse (SWZA) has SUCCESSFULLY funded on Kickstarter and now is going for stretch goals. This is the absolutely perfect time to get on this series and and any additional money that is raised goes right back to fund future issues of Autonomous Collective's other projects like Durruti. The Kickstarter is running for only 5 more days, so don't wait, pop over and help out with a pledge/share. And if you're not sure, definitely give it a look.

Finally, there's ONE more kickstarter we want to tell you about. And that is:

TYPE 1 (By NOAH AVERBACH-KATZ)

This is an incredible short film written and starring "Noah AK" of Star-Trek Discovery and his wife Mary Wiseman, who are navigating a post-apocalyptic world in a search of insulin. Noah is a Type 1 diabetic in real life, and this is one of the first films ever to accurately depict what it's like to live with Type 1 Diabetes.

In short, this isn't just an interesting short film from two incredibly talented actors, it's work that matters. Head over there and pledge to help them hit their final stretch goal.

OH! And for SWZA Lore deep cuts, not only is Durruti writer Brenton Lengel a backer--but Noah and he actually met playing a charitable post-apocalyptic zombie roleplaying game that was funded right here on Kickstarter and designed to feature handi-capable heroes:

All in all, some very cool things are happening, and I'm so happy all of you are a part of it.

So, if you're looking to devote some mutual aid to an important story, give it a look and help them hit their final stretch goal.

Solidarity

-[AC]

Durruti #1 Hitting Mailboxes! Spanish Language Durruti + SWZA Vol. 1!
about 2 years ago – Thu, Feb 24, 2022 at 12:35:40 AM

Hey Comrades!

So first off, I'm very excited to report that many of you, (if not most) have either recieved (or are about to recieve) your copy of Durruti #1 in the mail:

That said, there are still a decent number who will be being mailed over the next week. This is *mostly* the high-end funders as well as those who got posters/sticker sets/other add-ons. These orders are just more complex, so they're taking a BIT longer. 

Well, that and, well...other reasons:

So if you haven't gotten the book yet, expect it in the next 1-2 weeks.

The only exception to this is people living in Australia/New Zealand. The last time I attempted to send these packages, the Post Office was still unable to do priority mail to these countries because of COVID, and Fed Ex and UPS wanted literally over $100 in shipping to send even a single comic book.

That said, there is a light at the end of the tunnel: I was just told by a postal employee on saturday that the USPS had just reopened priority mail to New Zealand. I don't know if this is true, and won't know till I try to send these rewards tomorrow, but *IF* it is, I assume Australia will likely not be far behind.

So fingers crossed.

Durruti En Español: 

In other news, many of you have asked if a Spanish-language translation for Durruti #1 will be available. 

The answer to that is *yes* in fact it's already done. 

We will be launching a new fully Spanish Language Kickstarter within a month to cover the production costs and get this iteration of Durruti's story out to the Spanish speaking world! 

Snow White Zombie Apocalypse Vol. I:

Finally, for those of you who have been following my work for a while now AND all of you who are new, I'm pleased to announce that THIS TUESDAY I will be launching a kickstarter to create the very first Snow White Zombie Apocalypse Graphic Novel--in the form of an Original Trade Paperback & Limited Edition Hardcover.

And wouldn't you know it. YOU FOLKS get the very first look at the new Castlevania-Inspired cover by IDW's Adam Bryce Thomas (Sonic the Hedgehog & Samurai Jack)

This volume contains ALL of SWZA's first four issues, featuring interiors by Ringo Award-nominated inker Hyeondo Park (Darkhorse) & Luana Vecchio (Image Comics) the entirety of the Reign of the Blood-Covered King prequel mini comics AND TWO NEW SWZA STORIES that will be drawn by Scout Comic's own Ralf Singh (Zinnober & The Impure) and Kit Buss of Critical Role Season 1, who's oroginal character designs just made their fully animated debut in Amazon's The Legend of Vox Machina! 

So if you're new to SWZA, this is the perfect time to jump onboard the series, and if you've been with us for a while now, this book is a milestone and huge celebration for everything that has gotten us to this point! 

Bottom line: The debut graphic novel is going to be HUGE and there are incredibly exciting things coming from this breakaway hit.

We will be launching Tuesday 2/22/22 So, if you would be so kind, please pre-follow the kickstarter ! 

Even if you don't intend to get the book, pre-follows are critical to placing the project higher in kickstarter's algorith. 

And on the offchance you're waiting to get Durruti #1 before you pledge,  the campaign will be running for a month, so there's plenty of time to make your decision.

Each and every person who clicks on the link and clicks "notify me" is crucial to letting kickstarter know that this is a great project, that more people should see.

So comrades, I would love it if you could toss us some much needed mutual aid while we're getting Durruti #2  ready for you!

Solidarity,

Brent & Autonomous Collective

Important: Response Still Needed
over 2 years ago – Sun, Jan 09, 2022 at 08:24:04 PM

Comrades,

Quick update between fulfillment. So, the Durruti digital copy will be out early next week. The reason it's taken so long is we've done our best to give people the chance to respond to the backerkit survey. Unfortunately there are still quite a few of you who haven't responded...several who have given significant amounts and for whom we still have no address to ship to. 

If you are one of these people, I have included your name (partially redacted) below. We *Really* want you to get the book you paid for, so if you could, take a second to make sure that it isn't you--if it is, check your email box:

Gri****es

Ethan H***

Brian S****

Peter Chl*****ki

Max M****r

Stephanos B*** **g

Nicholas A****

Tim D***

Henry G****n

DaiQuan C***

Eric D*****er

Wolf

Jeremy U*********e S***d”

Jordan Lamarr

James C*****ly

Neon C*** A**

Jaguar R****o

Z**l

Melissa G***

Maxwell v***k

Kyle M****

Chad O****d

Branden P****

Mitchell N****r

Christopher Z****k

Ge*** O*

Also the following two have pledges that bounced:

Ashton R*******n 

Charlie V****

If you still want your rewards take a second to fulfill on Backerkit.

Thanks & Solidarity

- AC

Durruti #1 is SHIPPING!
over 2 years ago – Sun, Dec 26, 2021 at 07:15:46 PM

Hey Comrades!

So first of all, only 85% of you have filled out your Backerkit Surveys. That means that I STILL can't send these great rewards to 15% of you, who have already paid for them. So please, fill out the survey as soon as possible. 

Don't wait, do it now--then come back and finish reading the update.

Now that that's out of the way...

Durruti #1 is shipping!

So, it's taken longer than I thought BUT all of the Durruti books and rewards have  arrived:

and folks, they look GORGEOUS:

All the stretch goal premiums also go above and beyond what you'd expect for Kickstarter:

All in all, I can't WAIT to ship these to you, so please if you haven't already fill out your backerkit! Some of you have given a significant amount of money, but no address to send your rewards.

Solidarity

-B