Grand City: Home to heroes great and small! And then there's Mark...
Mark Salzmann is a pretty average guy. He's got a day job, a gym membership he rarely uses, a girlfriend, and a best buddy at work. But... Mark has a secret. In his downtime, he's the good-hearted, well-intentioned, but not so well respected crimefighter Sissonne!
What amazing powers could such a noble soul possess? How about unusually strong feet and a love for ballet dancing? Listen, the guy has passion and a purpose. Cut him some slack.
Look at that grace and form! Look at it!
Since his less than stellar debut in Grand City, the public opinion has been a bit mixed on Mark. They aren't even really sure what to call him. The Ballet Basher? The Pirouette Punisher? Twinkle Toes? Despite this, Mark does his best to do good. Everything is going great until his girlfriend spots him in action on her morning coffee run, completely exposing his secret identity and dumping him on the spot. She can't be caught dating the most ridiculous cape in town, after all. Issue #1 follows a dejected Mark as he navigates a downward spiral and tries to win back his lost lady.
About the Project...
In 2017, my friend and prolific comic creator, Brian Cole, approached me with an incredible offer. He had an idea for a comic that sounded right up my alley. Tell the story of a street-level neighborhood hero who isn't quite powerful enough to make the world a better place, but can probably improve the quality of life for a couple of square blocks and the gas station at the corner.
In Brian's words, "A lovable loser."
I was sold.
The premise started with a simple idea, a hero with an embarrassing power gets exposed by his girlfriend who dumps him. Of course, he decides to win her back. The only problem was Brian wasn't sure what power this poor guy was supposed to have.
As Brian tells it, "I pitched the idea to writer Lee Newman, and he went off into some slapstick, bouncy castle corner of his mind and came back with..."
*cue thundering applause and cheering*
We polished the script, put together an incredible team, and produced a 24-page story full of humor, action, and heart. It was my dream project and I put a lot of myself into the character of Mark.
Issue One or One-Shot?
The short answer is kinda both. Sissonne was always intended to be a three issue micro-series and it would be great if that could happen. However, I tried to write the first issue with an open end so readers felt like they got a full story with lots of potential for a return.
A Hero Reborn!
Unfortunately, we didn't hit the goal on our first run of crowdfunding. For almost four years, Sissonne has been a labor of love that just never made it to the light of day. For all of us, it just got buried under other projects we were working on; a valiant effort, but a swing and a miss. However, everyone knows the best heroes don't give up. It's time to stir under the rubble to some dramatic music, burst out of the debris, and give it one more shot!
We are going to give Sissonne one more chance to be the hero we know he can be in this special edition of the fantastic first issue. Special how? Glad you asked. I'm sweetening the pot by packing in four pages of extras to the back of the book bringing it up to 28 pages, lowering the cover price from $8 to $7, offering early bird specials, a couple of killer variants, and some super sweet stretch goals that EVERYONE at the print tier and above gets for free if we start really cooking.
Let me show you what you're in for...
Amazing Spider-Man #33 Homage Variant by Shiro Gauthier AKA The "Save Sissonne Cover"
Silver Surfer #4 Homage Variant by Reinaldo Lay C
David Jaxon Action Figure Variant
Limited Edition Kickstarter Foil Variant Cover
One lucky Omega Level Hero will be designed as an action figure in the Sissonne Universe! (Sissonniverse?)
Snag a Custom Sissonne Funko Pop in our top tier reward! Limited to only ONE!
Stretch Goals Part One: The Stretch Awakens!
Our first two stretch goals are already unlocked thanks to the kind backers over on Kickstarter! Phase One of our stretch goals is made up of a series of die-cut stickers of our cast illustrated in David Jaxon's hilarious chibi style!
Stretch Goals Part Two: Electric Boogaloo!
The second phase of our stretch goals consists of mini-print spoofs of some of our favorite movies done by some of the best and brightest artists in indie comics!
Lee Newman - Word Monkey
Lee is a southern-based writer and editor of all things fiction. He's dabbled in everything from horror, to comedy, to comics, to children's books. Most recently, he self-published the horror prose anthology, The Odditorium . Follow Lee on all the things. linktr.ee/ravenwritindesk
Reinaldo Lay C - Line Slinger/Ink Master
Reinaldo has worked drawing comics from Chile to across the world, mostly for indie editorials in the United States and the UK. He has participated in projects with Alterna comics, Disposable fictions, Anfibia Editorial, and Markosia, among others.
Steve Canon - Color Wizard
Steve's work includes By The Horns, Jack Irons: The Steel Cowboy, The Kill Journal, Heavy Metal Magazine, and a slew of indie projects.
Greg Deng - Letters
Greg is an experienced letterer with a focus on manga localization.
You can contact Greg about lettering YOUR next comic at https://lettering.zone/
Brian Cole - Editor/Idea Guy/Man/Myth/Legend
A love for bad Black & White comics and collecting original comic book art led to Brian starting a blog, Moby's! (www.mobys.ws). Having had experience hiring artists for commissions, it was an easy step to move into making his own comic books once he had an idea. Then another...and another...
Risks and challenges
The comic is totally complete and ready for print. Barring any unforeseen shipping issues, nothing should stand between our backers and their books. The January 2023 delivery date is really just to give a big "worst-case scenario" buffer. In reality, I anticipate delivering much sooner if everything goes according to plan.
Perks
Get your name in the "Sidekicks" section of Sissonne #1 Special Edition!
Get a digital copy of Sissonne #1 Special Edition! Show the world you're on the bleeding edge of technology by casting print media into the flames and embracing the digital age... or just save some space on your bookshelf. Also, get your name in the "Sidekicks" section of the book.
Get a digital copy of Sissonne #1 Special Edition! Show the world you're on the bleeding edge of technology by casting print media into the flames and embracing the digital age... or just save some space on your bookshelf. Also, get your name in the "Sidekicks" section of the book.
Get a physical copy of Sissone #1: Special Edition. Impress your friends! Be the envy of the office! Increase your property value by seven bucks. Most importantly, get your name in the "Sidekicks" section of the book! Don't worry, your secret identity is safe with us and whoever else buys the book. Includes a digital copy of Sissonne #1 Special Edition and all applicable stretch goals!
Get a physical copy of Sissone #1: Special Edition. Impress your friends! Be the envy of the office! Increase your property value by seven bucks. Most importantly, get your name in the "Sidekicks" section of the book! Don't worry, your secret identity is safe with us and whoever else buys the book. Includes a digital copy of Sissonne #1 Special Edition and all applicable stretch goals!
Save Sissonne and grab an homage to one of the most iconic covers of all time, Amazing Spider-Man #33! Presented in the incredible retro style of the insanely talented Shiro! This tier also qualifies you to have your name in the "Sidekicks" section of the comic and comes with a digital copy of Sissonne #1 Special Edition.
Save Sissonne and grab an homage to one of the most iconic covers of all time, Amazing Spider-Man #33! Presented in the incredible retro style of the insanely talented Shiro! This tier also qualifies you to have your name in the "Sidekicks" section of the comic and comes with a digital copy of Sissonne #1 Special Edition.
Gift your inner child this awesome Action Figure Variant cover for Sissonne #1 Special Edition by the prolific and dashingly handsome David Jaxon! This tier also qualifies you to have your name in the "Sidekicks" section of the comic and comes with a digital copy of Sissonne #1 Special Edition. Includes all applicable stretch goals!
Gift your inner child this awesome Action Figure Variant cover for Sissonne #1 Special Edition by the prolific and dashingly handsome David Jaxon! This tier also qualifies you to have your name in the "Sidekicks" section of the comic and comes with a digital copy of Sissonne #1 Special Edition. Includes all applicable stretch goals!
Sissonne's #1's artist, Reinaldo Lay C, returns for an homage cover to Silver Surfer #4! See Rex and Sissonne face off on this hilarious take on a classic key issue! Includes a digital copy of Sissonne #1 Special Edition and all applicable stretch goals!
Sissonne's #1's artist, Reinaldo Lay C, returns for an homage cover to Silver Surfer #4! See Rex and Sissonne face off on this hilarious take on a classic key issue! Includes a digital copy of Sissonne #1 Special Edition and all applicable stretch goals!
Don't stop with just a digital copy of Sissonne #1 Special Edition! Take a tour of Grand City with THREE additional digital offerings from the shared universe! Join Jason Snyder's Red Rooster on patrol! Follow the adventures of the Undisputed Dr. Fizz and The Rental from Sissonne Co-Creator Brian Cole and his team. As if that wasn't enough, enjoy the novelization of Sissonne's fantastic first issue brought to you by Mobys Media!
Grab one of these limited spot foil variant covers while supplies last! With stunning art by Shiro, this Akira spoof sports flashy red foil on the taco truck and kanji! Let it be a light to you in dark places, when all other lights go out! Or just reflect the sun off it to blind your enemies. Whatever you decide to do with it, act fast because when they're gone, they're gone! Includes all applicable stretch goals!
Grab a floppy of all the Sissonne #1 covers at a discounted price! Plus all applicable stretch goals and your name in the "Sidekicks" section of the book. Does not include the Shiro spot foil variant.
Grab a floppy of all the Sissonne #1 covers at a discounted price! Plus all applicable stretch goals and your name in the "Sidekicks" section of the book. Includes the Shiro spot foil variant.
A ton of stuff at one reduced price! This package includes the standard cover of Sissonne #1 Special Edition, Shiro Variant, and David Jaxon Variant, Grand City Heroes Digital Starter Pack, a digital copy of Sissonne #1, your name in the "Sidekicks" section of the book, and all applicable stretch goals! Does not include the Shiro spot foil variant.
One click gets you everything! A ton of stuff at one reduced price! This package includes the standard cover of Sissonne #1 Special Edition, Shiro Variant, and David Jaxon Variant, Grand City Heroes Digital Starter Pack, a digital copy of Sissonne #1, your name in the "Sidekicks" section of the book, and all applicable stretch goals! Includes the Shiro spot foil variant.
Grab the retailer tier and get 25 copies of Sissonne and one copy of each variant! Also, get your store shouted out in the "Sidekicks" section! Includes all the applicable stretch goals! Please note this package does not include digital rewards. Includes the Shiro spot foil variant.
This is it. The whole enchilada! One tier to rule them all! This tier includes a custom Sissonne Funko pop complete with box! The one and only proof copy of Sissonne #1 SIGNED! Have it graded! Bronze it and make it a family heirloom! Line your birdcage with it. You paid for it, so do what you like! A signed copy of the script for Sissone #1! I dunno why you'd want it, but it's yours now. I'll even write a haiku on the back. Still want more? Get designed as an action figure by Sissonne cover artist David Jaxon delivered in a high-resolution file you can put on ANYTHING! Plus, you'll get a copy of the unreleased first print of Sissonne and an exclusive sissonne sticker!
PLUS get all the other stuff at one reduced price! The covers! The Grand City Heroes Digital Starter Pack, a digital copy of Sissonne #1, your name in the "Sidekicks" section of the book, and all applicable stretch goals!
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Get your name in the "Sidekicks" section of Sissonne #1 Special Edition!
Get a digital copy of Sissonne #1 Special Edition! Show the world you're on the bleeding edge of technology by casting print media into the flames and embracing the digital age... or just save some space on your bookshelf. Also, get your name in the "Sidekicks" section of the book.
Get a digital copy of Sissonne #1 Special Edition! Show the world you're on the bleeding edge of technology by casting print media into the flames and embracing the digital age... or just save some space on your bookshelf. Also, get your name in the "Sidekicks" section of the book.
Get a physical copy of Sissone #1: Special Edition. Impress your friends! Be the envy of the office! Increase your property value by seven bucks. Most importantly, get your name in the "Sidekicks" section of the book! Don't worry, your secret identity is safe with us and whoever else buys the book. Includes a digital copy of Sissonne #1 Special Edition and all applicable stretch goals!
Get a physical copy of Sissone #1: Special Edition. Impress your friends! Be the envy of the office! Increase your property value by seven bucks. Most importantly, get your name in the "Sidekicks" section of the book! Don't worry, your secret identity is safe with us and whoever else buys the book. Includes a digital copy of Sissonne #1 Special Edition and all applicable stretch goals!
Save Sissonne and grab an homage to one of the most iconic covers of all time, Amazing Spider-Man #33! Presented in the incredible retro style of the insanely talented Shiro! This tier also qualifies you to have your name in the "Sidekicks" section of the comic and comes with a digital copy of Sissonne #1 Special Edition.
Save Sissonne and grab an homage to one of the most iconic covers of all time, Amazing Spider-Man #33! Presented in the incredible retro style of the insanely talented Shiro! This tier also qualifies you to have your name in the "Sidekicks" section of the comic and comes with a digital copy of Sissonne #1 Special Edition.
Gift your inner child this awesome Action Figure Variant cover for Sissonne #1 Special Edition by the prolific and dashingly handsome David Jaxon! This tier also qualifies you to have your name in the "Sidekicks" section of the comic and comes with a digital copy of Sissonne #1 Special Edition. Includes all applicable stretch goals!
Gift your inner child this awesome Action Figure Variant cover for Sissonne #1 Special Edition by the prolific and dashingly handsome David Jaxon! This tier also qualifies you to have your name in the "Sidekicks" section of the comic and comes with a digital copy of Sissonne #1 Special Edition. Includes all applicable stretch goals!
Sissonne's #1's artist, Reinaldo Lay C, returns for an homage cover to Silver Surfer #4! See Rex and Sissonne face off on this hilarious take on a classic key issue! Includes a digital copy of Sissonne #1 Special Edition and all applicable stretch goals!
Sissonne's #1's artist, Reinaldo Lay C, returns for an homage cover to Silver Surfer #4! See Rex and Sissonne face off on this hilarious take on a classic key issue! Includes a digital copy of Sissonne #1 Special Edition and all applicable stretch goals!
Don't stop with just a digital copy of Sissonne #1 Special Edition! Take a tour of Grand City with THREE additional digital offerings from the shared universe! Join Jason Snyder's Red Rooster on patrol! Follow the adventures of the Undisputed Dr. Fizz and The Rental from Sissonne Co-Creator Brian Cole and his team. As if that wasn't enough, enjoy the novelization of Sissonne's fantastic first issue brought to you by Mobys Media!
Grab one of these limited spot foil variant covers while supplies last! With stunning art by Shiro, this Akira spoof sports flashy red foil on the taco truck and kanji! Let it be a light to you in dark places, when all other lights go out! Or just reflect the sun off it to blind your enemies. Whatever you decide to do with it, act fast because when they're gone, they're gone! Includes all applicable stretch goals!
Grab a floppy of all the Sissonne #1 covers at a discounted price! Plus all applicable stretch goals and your name in the "Sidekicks" section of the book. Does not include the Shiro spot foil variant.
Grab a floppy of all the Sissonne #1 covers at a discounted price! Plus all applicable stretch goals and your name in the "Sidekicks" section of the book. Includes the Shiro spot foil variant.
A ton of stuff at one reduced price! This package includes the standard cover of Sissonne #1 Special Edition, Shiro Variant, and David Jaxon Variant, Grand City Heroes Digital Starter Pack, a digital copy of Sissonne #1, your name in the "Sidekicks" section of the book, and all applicable stretch goals! Does not include the Shiro spot foil variant.
One click gets you everything! A ton of stuff at one reduced price! This package includes the standard cover of Sissonne #1 Special Edition, Shiro Variant, and David Jaxon Variant, Grand City Heroes Digital Starter Pack, a digital copy of Sissonne #1, your name in the "Sidekicks" section of the book, and all applicable stretch goals! Includes the Shiro spot foil variant.
Grab the retailer tier and get 25 copies of Sissonne and one copy of each variant! Also, get your store shouted out in the "Sidekicks" section! Includes all the applicable stretch goals! Please note this package does not include digital rewards. Includes the Shiro spot foil variant.
This is it. The whole enchilada! One tier to rule them all! This tier includes a custom Sissonne Funko pop complete with box! The one and only proof copy of Sissonne #1 SIGNED! Have it graded! Bronze it and make it a family heirloom! Line your birdcage with it. You paid for it, so do what you like! A signed copy of the script for Sissone #1! I dunno why you'd want it, but it's yours now. I'll even write a haiku on the back. Still want more? Get designed as an action figure by Sissonne cover artist David Jaxon delivered in a high-resolution file you can put on ANYTHING! Plus, you'll get a copy of the unreleased first print of Sissonne and an exclusive sissonne sticker!
PLUS get all the other stuff at one reduced price! The covers! The Grand City Heroes Digital Starter Pack, a digital copy of Sissonne #1, your name in the "Sidekicks" section of the book, and all applicable stretch goals!
