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Sean Gordon Murphy's Zorro: Man Of The Dead Graphic Novel

Created by Massive Publishing

Sean Gordon Murphy (creator of DC’s Batman: White Knight universe) brings his signature style to the legendary masked vigilante, ZORRO!

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Digital downloads and fulfillment update
3 months ago – Fri, Aug 02, 2024 at 12:56:14 PM

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Key Fulfillment Updates
4 months ago – Fri, Jun 28, 2024 at 05:55:49 PM

Zorros, 

As we approach the planned fulfillment window (July/August), we wanted to make sure to communicate with you – the backers who made this project possible – on where we are at in the fulfillment process…
 

  • All Deluxe, Premium, and Collector’s Edition single issues have been printed and are prepped for fulfillment. (Orders with single issues only will be fulfilled first while we await delivery of the Hardcover books)
  • The Kickstarter exclusive hardcover has been sent to print and is being processed by our printing partner in Canada (expected delivery to our fulfillment team in 3 weeks, after which we will immediately begin shipping those out to backers)
  • Sean has completed the Zorro original sketches and is preparing to ship those pieces. The likeness pieces will be shipped directly from Sean to those generous backers (separate from their other rewards).  
  • The Master Class has been fully completed and is going through the licensing approval process. Once approved that will immediately go to print. (These will ship in August)
  • The 11x17 Artist Edition has been sent to print with our printing partners in China (This sizing is not available at our North American printing partners) and with overseas freight is estimated to arrive to our fulfillment team in mid/late august. (These will be the last wave of shipments to go out due to the overseas shipping times)
  • The full graphic novel PDF with bonus content will be sent as a downloadable link to backers on the book market release date of the standard trade paperback (August). 

    Note: We are still working out a schedule for Sean to sign the roughly 3,000 book plates. We hope this will not affect our shipping schedule but will update backers with more information in a future post. 

As you can see things are coming together and we are excited to begin the fulfillment process. As a friendly reminder, you can still update your shipping addresses via the Backerkit website and domestic shipping will be calculated and charged starting next month. To insure we don’t run into problems with duty/import fees, our international shipping costs will be done through EZ Ship starting next month. 

As always, we are beyond appreciative of your support and feedback as we have gone through this process (especially when we've hit bumps in the road). This was a huge project that everyone involved has poured an immense amount of their time and passion into. Needless to say, we can't wait to get these beautiful books into your hands.

Thank you,
Michael Calero
CEO/Co-Publisher, Massive Publishing



 

Books sent to print and Dallas Fan Expo/Private Party
4 months ago – Thu, Jun 06, 2024 at 10:28:49 AM

Hello Zorros, 

WE ARE SO CLOSE TO THE FINISH LINE!
We’re excited to inform you that we have gone to print with nearly all of our reward items and are on track for July/August fulfillment for all of your physical rewards. Sean is putting the final touches on the MASTERCLASS edition, and we will be sending it off to the printers very soon! 

We hope you all have enjoyed this journey that Sean has personally crafted for everyone in ZORRO: MAN OF THE DEAD through the digital releases but we know you will be blown away by these physical books.

As a friendly reminder, for those who have added items to your pledge through BACKERKIT, they will be processing cards NEXT MONDAY (June 10th, 2024) for those specific add-ons. All physical backers will still be charged the shipping costs separately just before our fulfillment (Expecting that to be Mid-July) to ensure the most accurate shipping costs. 

DALLAS THIS WEEKEND
For those in the Dallas (TX) area this week, Massive Publishing and Sean Gordon Murphy will be at DALLAS FAN EXPO this weekend and look forward to connecting with all backers and fans alike! Massive will be at Table #939. 

Please note, for backers who pledged at the PRIVATE PARTY level and are attending this weekend, make sure to keep your Backer info on hand (Name or email associated with your pledge) to confirm you and your guest's attendance while entering the event. 

We appreciate all those that have supported us through this campaign as we wrap up our tale of Zorro: Man of the Dead. 

Thank you again! 

-MASSIVE 



 

Issue 4 drops tomorrow and reminder that Backerkit surveys due this week
6 months ago – Tue, Apr 30, 2024 at 04:06:03 PM

Hello Zorros,

We hope you have been enjoying the wild ride that Sean has taken us on with this exciting new series. As we come to the close of our retail/digital distribution we are looking forward to assembling all of the premium rewards and getting them into your hands this summer. In the mean time a few key updates...

ISSUE #4 DIGITAL RELEASE TOMORROW:
Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 1st, will be the release of Zorro: Man of the Dead #4. All backers will receive a Dropbox link in their direct message inbox to download your digital copy of the final issue of the series. As always you can also access your digital copy at any time via our digital partner Omnibus! Instructions on how to access the Omnibus digital content through the app will be sent to the email address associated with your Kickstarter. Omnibus is now available on all iOS devices with Android devices soon to follow! To download the app on your iOS device,CLICK HERE.

If you have not received an Omnibus email for your digital rewards, please verify your pledge and check your spam/junk folder associated with the correct email to ensure you receive your rewards accordingly. For anyone who missed any previous issue’s download link we be opening up those downloads temporarily and including those links with the issue 4 download sent directly to your inbox. 


Due to concerns over link sharing this is not something we can leave up indefinitely, so if you'd like have access at any point in the future we encourage you to download the pdf or use the Omnibus app steps listed in Update #20. Again, please double check that your pledge is verified, and the spam/junk folder associated with your backer account email.

BACKERKIT GRACE PERIOD:
We are excited that over 90% of our backers have finalized their Backerkit surveys and many have taken advantage of the extended add-on period. With some limited edition variant covers still in stock and a few hundred backers with outstanding surveys we are extending the due date till end of week.  Once orders are locked, backers will no longer be able to add-on items or change their pledges (including opting in to receive free bonus items) so please double-check that your survey has been finalized with any final add-ons and your current addresses. Please note, Addresses will still be editable up until we collect the shipping fees. Once the Backerkit surveys are locked in we will begin going to print on some of our final rewards and begin organizing everyone’s orders for this summer’s fulfillment. 

We appreciate all those that have supported us through this campaign as we conclude our tale of Zorro: Man of the Dead.

Thank you again!

-MASSIVE



 

Backerkits due May 1st, Private Party venue, and an exciting Massive Select partnership announcement
6 months ago – Wed, Apr 17, 2024 at 07:46:26 AM

Hello Zorros,

Just a few key updates as we race towards the release of the final chapter of Zorro: Man of the Dead...

FRIENDLY BACKERKIT REMINDER:
The final cut off date to finalize your Backerkit survey is on MAY 1, 2024. So please finalize your orders with any final add-ons and your current addresses. Once the Backerkit survey collection is completed we will begin going to print on some of our final rewards and begin organizing everyone’s orders for this Summer’s fulfillment. 
 

PRIVATE PARTY UPDATE:
For those who pledged private party access, we have finalized a location for our event and will be sending out the details shortly. We look forward to seeing you at the party and those who are attending DALLAS FAN EXPO.

ANNOUNCEMENT:
MASSIVE SELECT PARTNERS WITH STRANGER COMICS FOR THIS TALES OF ASUNDA: NIOBE: SHE TRIBE #1 EXCLUSIVE (Available on Kickstarter Now!)
TALES OF ASUNDA: NIOBE: SHE TRIBE #1 CAMPAIGN


Our newly launched MASSIVE SELECT brand has partnered with the incredible team at STRANGER COMICS to present this exclusive  NIOBE: She Tribe #1 variant cover by Caanan White and Blond. This epic piece homages the now classic BLADE 2 movie poster design and is presented without Trade Dress to fully showcase the incredible art. These limited exclusive pre-orders come in Paper, HoloFoil Editions, Silver and Gold Metals! This Reward and campaign ADD ON can be seen at the top of their campaign page linked:HERE.