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No Holds Bard: The First Folio Original Graphic Novel

Created by Eric Gladstone

A six-issue original graphic novel about the continuing superhero adventures of Shakespeare, written in iambic pentameter.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Once more unto the breach, dear friends, one more day!
over 5 years ago – Fri, Aug 03, 2018 at 01:15:13 AM

Yo FRC, 

I didn't sleep at all last night, but let me tell you, I am pumped. Will we make our goal? Will this be all for naught? Yeah, I don't think so! Take a hike, sleep, we're powering through to the bitter end!

So go forth, and TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW that you're getting No Holds Bard: The First Folio fully funded. There are easy ways to do it! 

Hit this button to Tweet the link!

Share it on Facebook, why don't ya? 

EMAIL IT TO YOUR GRANDMA!

Boom, three easy ways to spread the word far and wide. 

Much like the Scottish dude, I'm losing my marbles over here, but I gotta say, you're making this happen. You are the bones and sinews of this amazing project. Together, we will be triumphant! 

See you shortly. With a surprise, maybe?

We did it!
over 5 years ago – Fri, Aug 03, 2018 at 01:07:51 AM

THAT'S RIGHT, WE DID IT. ALL OF US. TOGETHER.

So Logan and I are pretty psyched. It was a real nail-biter there. 

No, sir, I do not bite my nails at you sir.
No, sir, I do not bite my nails at you sir.

Now we wait for Logan's sketch of the Bard rolling in dough. 

But seriously, you all came through, and we can't be more grateful. We won't let you down.

Meanwhile:

We're still not done. We're going to power through the last hours of the campaign, and get as many people pre-ordering this thing as possible. Remember, all rewards (besides the big ones) will be available on BackerKit (plus a few extras here and there), so you have time to decide what merch you're definitely going to get. 

Now, does anybody know where I can find an artisan to make a human skull-size box?

-eric.

Less than three days left in the campaign!
almost 6 years ago – Wed, Aug 01, 2018 at 02:55:37 PM

Hello FRC, 

So last night, I called into my favorite radio show, The Best Show with Tom Scharpling, and promoted the Kickstarter over the air, and asked Tom if he'd like to appear in the book. He said, "OK" so hopefully we get that Best Show Bump™ (Tom is very polite). Listen here. I'm an hour and change in, after the Jon call, but before Michael Kupperman comes on. I'm also very nervous! 

I also was interviewed for by Jed of Freaksugar the other day, and you can read that thing here! It goes in-depth with some of the stuff we're going for. Shakespeare's adventures are a little more serialized than we let on, but you'll see... you'll all see (if we make the goal!)

Very interesting times we live in. 

We're getting close. I can smell it. 

Talk to you soon.

Eric

Three days left!
almost 6 years ago – Tue, Jul 31, 2018 at 03:53:31 PM

Hey FRC,

Just wanted to hit you with a quick update. 

We have less than 72 hours to make a little over $9,000. (What, $9,000?!) That's about 1.162 bitcoin!

Can we do it? I think it's possible, but it's going to be tough. We just have to dig deep, and seriously let everyone know about this amazing li'l project. Tell your friends and family! Tell your English teacher!

I'm updating the project page as we speak, so visitors know that the HARDCOVER UPGRADE and EXTRA PIN-UPS are included!

See you tomorrow!

Eric

In which we celebrate my birthday!
almost 6 years ago – Tue, Jul 31, 2018 at 10:08:14 AM

Greetings FRC, 

It's nice to be here. Hope you're doing well this Sunday. It happens to be my birthday, and can you guess what I want? World peace? A big ol' cake? NO! I want No Holds Bard: The First Folio to succeed! We have 5 days left, so no time like the present to tell your friends and write your congressman about this amazing comic book. I hear the final 48 hours are critical, but seriously, everything is critical at this point. 

So I'm down on my knees, I'm begging you, let's get this done. 

Love you lots.

Eric