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THE KELP Comic Book One-Shot
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Ended Oct 4, 2022
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ARE YOU THAT GUTT GHOST GUY?

Howdy! My name is Enzo Garza and I'm a cartoonist who loves comic books. More specifically, those oddball and independent affairs. You know the ones, they're published by small press or simply created and sold by friends and strangers alike. I can't get enough of it and I love the thriving community of comic creators that exist today. Not only do I dig consuming comics, I also love making them.

In 2016 I created a mini comic called Gutt Ghost, it did far better than expected and was soon reprinted in the pages of Heavy Metal magazine. Good ol' Gutt has since had a run of single issue comics, a trade paperback and later this year, an offical 3 3/4" action figure! Not to mention a gut load of self published mini comics, dolls, and resin figures.

Here's the thing though, I've got so many other stories to tell outside of Gutt Ghost. I've made a couple of mini comics here and there but there's one story in particular I've been waiting to draw, that of a weirdo named The Kelp.


WHAT'S THIS KELP NONSENSE?

The Kelp is a 32 page comic book one-shot featuring the origins of a wandering weirdo known only as Kelp. He's a drifter, lost and confused by his present situation. Dressed as a snowman with accompanying cowboy belt, and equipped with a real space gun, Kelp struggles to navigate his reality and the creeping notion that it might all merely be a hallucination.

The Kelp one-shot deals with the weird and wacky but also addresses mental illness and depression. It's a mix of life that may seem familiar to many and it was important for me to tell this story. Kelp doesn't always figure things out but he means well... unfortunately good intentions sometimes lead to devastating outcomes. In a reality swimming with hallucinations and confusion, Kelp will try his best to maneuver through it all, helping where he can and desperately trying to keep his head above water.

This strange snowman has been with me since 2008 and I've wanted to do more with their story for over a decade now. There's a weird world that surrounds this one and I'm excited to finally share that comic with you all!


HERE TO HELP!

So why am I doing this one through Crowdundr? All my past works have been self published or through my publisher, what's different this time around?

The Kelp is a story about pushing through the odds and embraces the necessity of disillusion. Simply put, it's about overcoming the impossible. Is making comics impossible? No, but sometimes it feels like it can be. With this campaign, I'm working to ensure this one-shot can be made with no financial struggles- that's where you come in. With your help, we can make this comic together and that means offering up some sweet rewards and sharing the credit with you all!

With the money raised in this campaign I'll be able to not only make the first Kelp comic with your help, I will also be able to make sure The Kelp stays in print for all to enjoy.


FEAR THE KELP!

So what's going down with the rewards? Something I've always enjoyed while self publishing is making a plethora of oddball things to accompany my comics. From dolls and figures, to shirts, stickers, and paper figure comics, there's something exciting about creating more outside the world of a comic book. That's where the rewards kick in!

With this campaign I'll be offering a load of fun and exclusive extras to accompany the new Kelp one-shot. The rewards include:

 

- Signed Copies of Kelp
- Kelp Variant by myself and my 8-year old son, Abbot (we make comics).

- Fear The Kelp Campaign Exclusive T-Shirt
- Here to Help! Kelp T-Shirt
- Kelp Sticker Pack with Mini Comic
- Limited Edition Campaign Kelp Doll with Mini Comic
- Kelp Paper Figure with Campaign Exclusive Mini Comic
- Original Kelp Illustrations


If we complete our funding goal there will be some cool stretch goals happening! Here's a peek of what's coming if we do:

- Kelp Enamel Pin
- Space Man Munch Cassette Tape
- And more to be announced!


WAIT, CAN WE SEE SOME OF THIS KELP BUSINESS?

You know what? That's not a bad idea... I'll tell you what, since we're close now, I'll let you in on a preview of The Kelp. Here, have an 8-page gander-

Kelp Comic Page 1 Kelp Comic Page 2 Kelp Comic Page 3 Kelp Comic Page 4

Kelp Page 5 Kelp Page 6 Kelp Page 7 Kelp Page 8

SO, YEAH... HERE WE GO!

The Kelp is a story I've been wanting to tell for over a decade and I can see why it was meant to be now, it's so I can share it with you all. That together we can fund this comic and see Kelp become a reality!

Thank you for taking the time to check out this campaign, your contributions are immensely appreciated. Please feel free to share with your circles, let's get Kelp the help he needs!

 

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Physical Kelp Comic
$10 USD + shipping
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One 32 page Kelp comic book. Telling the origin of the Kelp, this one-shot jumpstarts everything within the Kelp universe.

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Signed Physical Kelp Comic
$15 USD + shipping
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Estimated delivery Sep 2022

One signed 32 page Kelp comic book cover by Enzo and his 8 year old son, Abbot. Telling the origin of the Kelp, this one-shot jumpstarts everything within the Kelp universe.

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Kelp Meets Gutt Ghost Comic
$10 USD

One Kelp Meets Gutt Ghost mini comic. Kelp's hallucinations are getting more intense and now he's seeing some kind of talking ghost with guts! What nonsense is this?! This 12 page mini comic is 8.5 x 5.5 inches and features the first meeting between The Kelp and Gutt Ghost!

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The Kelp Movie Bootleg VHS
$60 USD + shipping
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Retailer Kelp Comic Bundle
$25 USD + shipping
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Estimated delivery Sep 2022

***RETAILERS ONLY***
Five copies of the 32 page Kelp comic book at a discounted price (half of cover). This tier is available for retailers only. As a thank you to all retailers supporting this comic, a special Kelp bundle of goodies will be included with every shipment.

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Physical Kelp Variant Comic
$20 USD + shipping
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Estimated delivery Sep 2022

One 32 page Kelp comic book variant cover by Enzo and his 8 year old son, Abbot. Telling the origin of the Kelp, this one-shot jumpstarts everything within the Kelp universe.

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Signed Physical Kelp Variant Comic
$25 USD + shipping
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Estimated delivery Sep 2022

One signed 32 page Kelp comic book variant cover by Enzo and his 8 year old son, Abbot. Telling the origin of the Kelp, this one-shot jumpstarts everything within the Kelp universe.

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Retailer Kelp Variant Comic Bundle
$50 USD + shipping
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Estimated delivery Sep 2022

***RETAILERS ONLY***
Five copies of the 32 page Kelp comic book variant at a discounted price. This tier is available for retailers only. As a thank you to all retailers supporting this comic, a special Kelp bundle of goodies will be included with every shipment.

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Kelp Sticker Pack with Mini Comic
$10 USD + shipping
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Estimated delivery Sep 2022

One Kelp sticker pack with mini comic. Pack comes with 3 Kelp stickers and a mini comic about the stickers! Weird, right?

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Original Kelp 3x5 Hallucination Illustration
$30 USD + shipping
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Estimated delivery Sep 2022

One original Kelp 3x5 hallucination illustration. Features an inked profile Kelp drawing as he experiences various hallucinations. No two hallucination illustrations are the same!

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Original Kelp 7x10 Detailed Illustration
$75 USD + shipping
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Estimated delivery Sep 2022

One original Kelp 7x10 detailed illustration. Features a full body detailed ink drawing of Kelp with environment background!

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HERE TO HELP! Kelp T-Shirt
$25 USD + shipping
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Estimated delivery Sep 2022

One HERE TO HELP Kelp t-shirt. This shirt is featured in the comic as a small portion of the public shows their support of Kelp.

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FEAR THE KELP Campaign Exclusive T-Shirt
$30 USD + shipping
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Estimated delivery Sep 2022

One FEAR THE KELP  campaign exclusive t-Shirt. This shirt is featured in the comic as the public begins to grow fearful of the Kelp and seek his arrest.

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Kelp Paper Figure w/ Campaign Exclusive Mini Comic
$35 USD + shipping
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Estimated delivery Sep 2022

One Kelp paper figure with campaign exclusive mini comic. Here's were things get weird- included in this tier is a 10-inch Kelp paper figure with compartment for mini comic. Each paper figure also comes with a special comic background in bag and board. 

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Campaign Exclusive Kelp Doll with Mini Comic
$50 USD + shipping
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Estimated delivery Sep 2022

One campaign exclusive Kelp doll with mini comic. Limited to only 20, each 10-inch Kelp doll is handmade and features a campaign exclusive feature with removable snowman head revealing the unknown drifter in all his pink, puffy glory.

The accompanying mini comic is exclusive to the campaign and features a story about the Kelp doll. 

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EVERYTHING IN THE CAMPAIGN with Crazy Mystery Item
$300 USD + shipping
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Estimated delivery Sep 2022

Here it is, everything from the campaign in one tier including a Crazy Mystery Item you can only get from this tier! You'll be the talk of the town with this item, no Kelp fan will want to be without it! By selecting this tier you're showing your intense support and will be rewarded handsomely!

CRAZY MYSTERY TIER includes:

- Physical Kelp Comic
- Signed Physical Kelp Comic
- Physical Kelp Variant
- Signed Physical Kelp Variant
- Kelp Sticker Pack with Mini Comic
- Original Kelp 3x5 Hallucination Illustration
- Original Kelp 7x10 Detailed Illustration
- HERE TO HELP! Kelp T-Shirt
- FEAR THE KELP Campaign Exclusive T-Shirt
- Kelp Paper Figure w/ Campaign Exclusive Mini Comic
- Campaign Exclusive Kelp Doll with Mini Comic
- CRAZY MYSTERY ITEM!

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