Alt★Hero Volumes I, II, and III
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A New Heroine Comes!
this will be fun!
Make Villains Great Again!
Great heros need despicable villains
A new alternative comic series intended to challenge and eventually replace the SJW-converged comics of DC and Marvel.
Alt★Hero is a world not too terribly different than our own. It is a world where the Wehrmacht generals overthrew Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party in 1939, and where the first atomic bomb was dropped on the order of Reichskanzler Jodl on Soviet territory in 1944, leading to the fall of the Soviet Union in 1956. It is a world where Japan attacked Australia instead of Pearl Harbor and China occupies the Korean Peninsula. It is a world of four superpowers, where the European Union rivals the United States of America for wealth and influence, and where China and Russia possess the two most formidable militaries on the planet.
And Alt★Hero is a world of newly discovered superhumans.
No one knows why rumors of individuals with seemingly impossible abilities first began to appear in the early 1960s, but in 1972, Linus Pauling conclusively proved the existence of a new breed of beings with superhuman capabilities that were genetically distinct from conventional humanity. Pauling named this new breed Homo Sapiens Sequens and won an unprecedented third Nobel Prize for this discovery. Assisted by funding from the National Science Foundation and the International Monetary Fund, he established the Institute for Enhanced Human Development to study them.
Some scientists believe Homo Sequens to be a consequence of the advent of atomic weapons, others consider it to be an indicator of alien intervention. Optimists consider them to be the next step in the evolution of Man, while pessimists fear that they will inevitably bring an end to the human race. Regardless, what is clear is that Homo Sequens is real, that it is rare, and that its individual members are invaluable to the government, or private organization, that can effectively harness their wide range of talents.
The various world powers have taken different approaches to trying to harness the superhumans in their midst. Both China and Russia draft all of its citizens who are discovered to possess superpowers into their militaries and boast the most formidable collection of superhumans yet known. The European Union has established the Global Justice Initiative in the hopes that Homo Sequens will bring about world peace, while the United States of America has joined 44 other UN Member States in signing the Singapore Superhuman Treaty, which is part of the United Nations Framework Convention on Advanced Human Rights and turns over the management of its superhuman citizens to the United Nations Superhuman Protection Council.
The UN-SPC guarantees the political rights and provides gainful employment to the superhumans who fall under its authority, and forbids them from joining any military except as an adjunct to a UN peacekeeping force. It maintains a small, permanent force known as the Peace Squad which is usually used to confront abuses by militaries belonging to Member States that are not signatories to the Singapore Treaty.
However, not all Americans who are superhumans are interested in being protected by the United Nations, and it is estimated that more than seventy percent of all Homo Sequens who are American citizens have managed to remain unidentified and unregistered.
And there is no organization that is unhappier about the Singapore Superhuman Treaty and the limits imposed upon American citizens by the United Nations Superhuman Protection Council than the U.S. military.
Volumes IV through IX
To date, the stretch goals for Volumes IV and V have been met, and therefore, all Digital Edition backers+ will receive the first nine 48-page digital editions, six from the original series written by Vox Day and three from the Avalon series written by Chuck Dixon.Getting more than one reward
If you would like to buy more that one reward you can, but for the time being, the way to do that is to simply purchase the same item again. FreeStartr.com is working on delivering the ability to buy more than one reward in the near future.Upgrades
If you would like to upgrade your reward before the campaign is completed, purchase the higher level reward and send a request to [email protected] with the subject "Upgrade" and include the Contribution Number of the reward you would like to cancel. The Contribution Number is on the confirmation email that you should have received when you made the original contribution.Increasing your contribution
If you would like to add an add-on or a reward, or simply increase the amount of your contribution to the campaign, please send an email to [email protected] with the subject "Add-On". They will manually adjust the amount of your backing, as well as the relevant rewards, according to your directions.Rewards
Novel Ebook #1
This is to receive a copy of Alt★Hero novel #1, by Vox Day and Jon Del Arroz, in DRM-free EPUB and MOBI formats.
Novel Ebook #2
This is to receive a copy of Alt★Hero novel #2, by Vox Day and Jon Del Arroz, in DRM-free EPUB and MOBI formats.
Novel Ebook #3
This is to receive a copy of Alt★Hero novel #3, Vendetta, by Chuck Dixon, in DRM-free EPUB and MOBI formats.
Paperback Trilogy
This is to receive three paperbacks consisting of Alt★Hero novels #1 and 2 by Jon Del Arroz and Vox Day, and Alt★Hero novel #3, Vendetta, by Chuck Dixon. The paperbacks will be 5.5 x 8.5 and 200+ pages each. Worldwide shipping is included.
Pull the Trigger
This is for those who could not care less about comics, but enjoy tormenting SJWs and would enjoy the privilege of triggering them by being able to say “yeah, I did that.�?
We will send you a special digital portrait of Rebel, in her Alt★Hero outfit, blowing a kiss and saying “You’re welcome!�? that you can send to people crying about it on social media.
Digital reader
This is to receive the first six volumes of Alt★Hero and the first three volumes of Alt★Hero: Avalon in digital format when they are complete.
One poster
This is to receive one poster, of the backer’s choice. At least five posters will be produced, including the city map of Avalon, the logo poster, the logo poster featuring various characters, Rebel Poster #1, and Dynamique Poster #1. All posters are 17″ x 21″.
Add-On: Site Hero
Commenting on the Alt★Hero site will be limited to campaign backers and site subscribers in order to reduce the amount of SJW vandalism. Site Heros will receive a subscription to the website, the ability to create new topics, the ability to edit the wiki (subject to moderator approval and discipline), a series of special icons available only to them, and a dedicated forum. Please note that SJWs who use this Reward to infiltrate the site for the purposes of vandalism, politics, or social justice will be identified and stripped of both their backer and Site Hero status.
Paperback
This is to receive the first three volumes of Alt★Hero in digital format as well as the paperback omnibus that includes them. You will also receive the second three digital editions as well as the first three digital editions of Alt★Hero: Avalon.
Add-On: Paperback #2
You’re already receiving the second three volumes of Alt★Hero in digital format. This is to receive the paperback omnibus that includes them.
Add-On: Paperback #3
This is to receive the paperback omnibus that includes volumes I, II, and III of the Alt★Hero series Avalon, written by Chuck Dixon. You will also receive the digital editions of the first six volumes.
Add-On: Paperback #4
This is to receive the paperback omnibus that includes volumes IV, V, and VI of the Alt★Hero series Avalon, written by Chuck Dixon. You will also receive the digital editions of the first nine volumes if you are not already receiving them. Worldwide shipping is included. NOTE: This Reward is conditional. If the campaign does not reach $185,000, this Reward will not be delivered and backers will not be charged for it.
Add-On: Digital Starter Kit
This is to receive the nine volumes, the three ebooks, the cosplay photos, the city map of Avalon, and if the Stretch Goal is achieved, the three additional volumes, all in digital format.
Add-On: Three-Poster Set
This is to receive a three-poster set that will consist of the backer’s choices of a) the map of the city of Avalon, b) the logo poster, c) the logo poster featuring various characters, d) Rebel Poster #1, e) Dynamique Poster #1, or d) Posters to be named later, but which likely include alternate Rebel and Dynamique posters. All posters are 17″ x 21″. Most posters will be vertical; the map poster will most likely be horizontal. Shipping is included.
T-shirt
Three Alt★Hero t-shirts will be produced, one with the logo, one featuring Rebel, and the third featuring a character to be selected by the backers. Backers receive the t-shirt of their choice as well as the three digital editions.
Hardcover
This is to receive the first three volumes of Alt★Hero in digital format as well as the hardcover omnibus that includes them. This will be a collector’s item with a cover that will only be made available to backers; it will not be the cover that goes into distribution.
Add-On: Hardcover #2
You’re already receiving the second three volumes of Alt★Hero in digital format. This is to receive the hardcover omnibus that includes them. This will be a collector’s item with a cover that will only be made available to backers; it will not be the cover that goes into distribution.
Add-On: Hardcover #3
This is to receive the hardcover omnibus that includes volumes I, II, and III of the Alt★Hero series Avalon, written by Chuck Dixon. This will be a collector’s item with a cover that will only be made available to backers; it will not be the cover that goes into distribution.
Add-On: Hardcover #4
This is to receive the hardcover omnibus that includes volumes IV, V, and VI of the Alt★Hero series Avalon, written by Chuck Dixon. You will also receive the digital editions of the first nine volumes if you are not already receiving them. This will be a collector’s item with a cover that will only be made available to backers; it will not be the cover that goes into distribution. Worldwide shipping is included. NOTE: This Reward is conditional. If the campaign does not reach $185,000, this Reward will not be delivered and backers will not be charged for it.
Role-Playing Game
A superhero role-playing game rulebook of an estimated 250 pages, set in the Alt★Hero universe and published in hardcover. The game will be written by an accomplished RPG designer with Chuck Dixon and Vox Day. (Note: it is estimated that the time required to create and test the game is about one year.) Backers receive the hardcover edition of the rulebook, a paperback version of Campaign #1 written by Jon Del Arroz, a PDF version of the rulebook and PDF versions of all campaigns created for the Alt★Hero RPG published in the first year after the initial publication of the rulebook. RPG backers will also be provided exclusive access to a dedicated RPG forum on the Alt★Hero site where drafts and design ideas will be posted for discussion.
Rebel Figurine
A resin statue of Rebel in her Confederate flag outfit. This will be a collector’s item that will only be made available to backers and will not go into distribution. Figurines will be numbered according to the backer’s order. Also includes the paperback, and digital editions, as well as the Rebel t-shirt.
Add-on: Figurine only
An 8-inch resin statue of Rebel in her Confederate flag outfit. This will be a collector’s item that will only be made available to backers and will not go into distribution. Figurines will be numbered according to the backer’s order. This is the same figurine as in the Rebel Figurine reward, of which only 500 total will be produced. This does not include any other rewards of any kind.
Be a Villain
This is for the opportunity to have your likeness used as the basis for a minor villain in an Alt★Hero volume. Subject to approval. Also includes all digital, paperback, and hardcover editions.
Cameo
This is for the opportunity to suggest a cameo for one individual to make an appearance in one or more panels. The appearance may or may not be connected to the storyline, depending upon the individual proposed. Subject to approval.
Also includes the hardcover, paperback, and digital editions, as well as all three t-shirts and the Rebel figurine.
Design Hero
This is for the opportunity to work with the Alt★Hero writers and artists to create a custom hero. The hero will become a regular member of one of the various superhuman groups. Subject to approval.
Also includes the hardcover, paperback, and digital editions, as well as all three t-shirts and the Rebel figurine.
Stretch Goals
Volume IV
Alt★Hero Volume IV in digital format. The backers will decide whether Volume IV will be the continuation of Volumes I, II, or III.
Volume V
Alt★Hero Volume V in digital format. The backers will decide whether Volume V will be the continuation of Volumes I, II, or III. All backers at the Digital Reader level and above will receive it.
Volume VI
Alt★Hero Volume VI in digital format. All backers at the Digital Reader level and above will receive it.
Alt★Hero Novel
The first Alt★Hero novel, co-written by Vox Day and an author to be unveiled when this goal is met. The book will be published in ebook and trade paperback.
Volumes VII, VIII and IX
Three more 48-page volumes of Alt★Hero. All three volumes will be written by Chuck Dixon, the comic book writer who is famous for his well-regarded work on the Punisher for Marvel, and on Batman, Nightwing and Robin for DC Comics. He is the co-creator of the character Bane.
Alt★Hero Novel #2
A second Alt★Hero novel, co-written by Vox Day and Jon Del Arroz. The book will be published in ebook and trade paperback.
Cosplay: Dynamique and Rebel
A photo shoot of cosplayers portraying
Dynamique, Rebel, and one newly designed hero, Ryū no Seishin, in their superhero outfits. Digital images of all three cosplayers will be
provided to all backers.
Map of Avalon
A detailed map of Avalon, the fictional city central to the Alt★Hero universe. The map will be created by Chuck Dixon in cooperation with an accomplished cartographer.
Website
A website devoted to Alt★Hero, complete with background on the world, its history, wiki, fan forums and fan art. All backers will have commenting privileges.
Role-Playing Game
A superhero role-playing game for the Alt★Hero universe written by an accomplished RPG designer working with Chuck Dixon and Vox Day.
Avalon Volumes IV, V, VI
Three more 48-page volumes of the Alt★Hero series Avalon. All three volumes will be written by Chuck Dixon, the comic book writer who is famous for his well-regarded work on the Punisher for Marvel, and on Batman, Nightwing and Robin for DC Comics. He is the co-creator of the character Bane.
Cosplay: Spacebunny
A photo shoot of cosplayers portraying Dynamique, Rebel, Ryū no Seishin, and Spacebunny in their superhero outfits. Digital images of all four cosplayers will be provided to all backers. An 8×10 photo of the Spacebunny cosplayer, signed as “SB�? by the real Spacebunny, will be sent to all hardcover and RPG backers.
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