Who’s making the Becoming Anthology?
The Becoming Anthology is a collection of indie comics created by 37 creators from around the world, and published by Oneshi Press. You can learn more about each of the creators on the main Kickstarter page, where their bios are listed with their comics.
The creators who worked on the anthology are (in alphabetical order): Michel Abstracto, Vicente Alcázar, Franco G Colman, Miguel Colón, Julian Dominguez, Jayel Draco, Eldkrind, Zakh Fair, Flattsquat, Chaka Brown Freeman, Jeff Foulsham, Lynsey G, Greg Gallagher, Cedric Hood, L. K. Ingino, James Wayne Johnson, Kyle Lawrence, Charley Macorn, Missy, Alexander Mortario, Silena Nikolopoulou, El Nizamt, Russell Nohelty, Angela Oddling, Esther Pimentel, Chuck Pineau, Nikki Powers, Toben Racicot, Cardinal Rae, Jaymes Reed, Marcelo Salaza, Phobia Solara, Sonne, Nic Touris, Feli White, and Nouri Zander.
Oneshi Press is run by a writer-and-illustrator team, Lynsey G and Jayel Draco. We publish high-quality comics, graphic novels, and illustrated books that contribute to the collective conversation, helping to unify and transform one another into more nuanced thinkers and compassionate members of the world we share. Our passion is creating stories that explore dark corners, shatter taboos, emphasize progressive ideals, and immerse you in intricate worlds. Learn more at OneshiPress.com.
Last updated: October 18, 2021 15:05
Who’s making PACK?
PACK is an ongoing comic book series published by Oneshi Press.
Oneshi Press is run by a writer-and-illustrator team, Lynsey G and Jayel Draco. We publish high-quality comics, graphic novels, and illustrated books that contribute to the collective conversation, helping to unify and transform one another into more nuanced thinkers and compassionate members of the world we share. Our passion is creating stories that explore dark corners, shatter taboos, emphasize progressive ideals, and immerse you in intricate worlds. Learn more at OneshiPress.com.
PACK’s writer: Lynsey G (she/they), multi-award-winning writerly type, is a co-founder of Oneshi Press. She is the writer of Tracy Queen, PACK, Watching P(o)rn, and dozens of articles for outlets like Rolling Stone, Glamour, Playboy, Bitch, and more. She’s also the cohost of the Hourgasm podcast and the creator of the Zombie Adoption Program. Lynsey is an avid fan of all things spooky, a veggiesaurus, and a double Aquarius. Learn more at LynseyG.com.
PACK’s artist: Jayel Draco (he/they) is a multi-disciplinary visual artist and storyteller. Along with Lynsey G, he is the co-founder of Oneshi Press. He is also the co-creator of Children of Gaia (COG), the creator of Mr. Guy: Zombie Hunter, and the illustrator of both Tracy Queen and PACK. After over two decades of professional experience as an art director, illustrator, animator, graphic designer, VFX technician, writer, and web designer, Jayel left a salaried position at Neal Adams Continuity Studios to focus on developing Oneshi Press with Lynsey G. Learn more at JayelDraco.com.
PACK’s letterer: Cardinal Rae (she/her), letterer for PACK 1 - 3, is a letterer and designer who has worked for Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Image Comics, and loads of other comics and comics-adjacent things. She frequently works with writers Meredith Finch (Wonder Woman, Rose, Xena) and Erica Schultz (Daredevil, Forgotten Home, Twelve Devils Dancing), and currently letters the Eisner-nominated book Crowded for Image Comics. Learn more at comicsprofessionals.com/art-details/cardinal-rae and twitter.com/redbirdletters.
PACK’s inker (Keatus interview pages): Jeff Foulsham (he/him) is the inker for PACK 3: Temperance, the Keatus interview, and PACK 4: Chastity. He graduated from Lock Haven University with a BFA in illustration in December 2018. Since then he has been working as a freelance artist focusing on character design and comic book illustration (he likes inking comics best). He has created his own line of fantasy-genre mash-up comics, and streams their creation along side tabletop games on his Twitch channel. Learn more at foulshamart.com
PACK’s flat colorist: Ludwig “Flattsquat” Olimba (he/him) is a freelance comic book page flatter. He has provided flats for a number of Oneshi Press projects including: Tracy Queen, PACK, Children of Gaia, and Mr. Guy: Zombie Hunter. Learn more at deviantart.com/flattsquat.
PACK’s composer: David Gueringer (he/him) is the writer/composer of the PACK theme song. He’s also composed theme songs and audio comics for Oneshi Press projects Mr. Guy and The Zombie Adoption Program. David is a classically and jazz-trained pianist and clarinetist with over 18 years of performing experience who takes a musician’s approach in modern composing. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/NextArcStudios, https://www.instagram.com/nextarcstudios/, or https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMqTqRUl07OJ5IOue9gRAyg/featured.
Last updated: July 31, 2021 11:36
What are Add-Ons?
Add-Ons are the coolest thing ever! We know that sometimes you can’t support a Kickstarter campaign at one of the high-level tiers, but you really want one or two of the rewards that come with it. Using BackerKit’s Add-Ons feature, you can order most of our rewards from the Mr. Guy & Origins Anthology campaign—no matter what level you backed at! So if you want Mr. Guy Socks, a copy of “KF Kat Fish’s How to Draw Mr. Guy” zine, or nearly anything else you saw in the Kickstarter campaign, head to our Add-Ons section and grab it there!
Last updated: November 30, 2022 15:37
What is this campaign funding?
BECOMING is a 128-page collection of 16 short comics, printed in full color on 70-lb gloss paper. It brings together the quality and beauty you expect from Oneshi Press comics with the creative visions of 37 diverse creators from around the world. The comic will be available in print and digital formats, so it will be accessible to all indie comics lovers. Backers also have access to art prints, stickers, postcards, a light-up Oneshi Press sign, and back copies of our previous TEN indie comics anthologies—whether as part of their pledge or as add-ons. Visit the main campaign page to find out what reward level is best for you!
Last updated: October 18, 2021 15:05
What is this campaign funding?
PACK 3: Temperance is a 36-page comics book printed in full color on 70-lb gloss paper. Just like issues 1 and 2 of the PACK series, it brings together the quality and beauty you expect from Oneshi Press comics. The comic will be available in print and digital formats, so every reader who loves dogs, justice, and comics will have access.
Backers at the Kindness ($12) level and above will also receive PACK issues 1 and 2. Backers at the Temperance ($22) level and above will receive the PACK theme song by David Gueringer of Next Arc Studios, a PACK paw print sticker, and a DIY template to make your own Mask of Patience! There are also more high-tier rewards available than you can wag your tail at! Visit the main campaign page to find out what reward level is best for you!
Last updated: July 31, 2021 11:40
Where's my survey?
Your Kickstarter survey, along with any digital rewards you may have coming to you, will be sent to the e-mail address you use for your Kickstarter account. And those e-mails will be coming to you from BackerKit. So be sure you keep your eyes on your e-mail inbox! If you still can’t find your e-mails, give Oneshi Press a shout at [email protected], or send us a message via Kickstarter. You can also contact BackerKit directly if you have questions for them.
Last updated: November 30, 2022 15:37
How do I get a la carte copies of previous anthologies in the series?
We’re glad you asked! We know not everyone wants to get all eleven anthologies, so we’ve made each of our previous anthologies available as a la carte add-ons! This way, you can grab whichever anthologies you like! Just add the ones you want to your cart at check-out!
Last updated: October 18, 2021 15:11
Where will PACK ship to?
Anywhere in the world that receives mail from the US Postal Service! We will ship all rewards and add-ons to anywhere in the world that can receive mail! Shipping within the United States is free for backers (except for add-ons, which require extra shipping). International shipping varies in price, depending on where backers are located. International shipping may take more time than domestic, so if you’re outside the United States, allow a little extra time for your rewards to arrive.
Last updated: July 31, 2021 11:42
When will I get my rewards?
We are working hard to get your rewards to you as fast as we can! Digital rewards will go out in mid-October, and we hope (fingers crossed) to have printed books and other physical rewards out to you by mid-November. Keep your eyes on our Kickstarter updates and your e-mail inboxes—we’ll be sending updates out to keep you informed.
Last updated: November 30, 2022 15:37
Why use Kickstarter?
This collection of 16 short comics from over three dozen creators offers something for every mature reader of indie comics. We want this anthology to be accessible to a worldwide audience, while also fairly compensating creators for their work. That’s why our one and only stretch goal is to pay out bonuses to each creative team! Those are all reasons why we came back to Kickstarter—a supportive community that helps creators make their ideas into real-world products and make a living doing it. Kickstarter allows readers to preorder the book while supporting independent creators=, and in exchange we send them rewards like comics, art, and more. Win-win! Backing the campaign now means that you’ll be reserving your limited-edition copy of BECOMING. You’ll also have access to oodles of other Kickstarter-exclusive rewards only available from this campaign!
Last updated: October 18, 2021 15:11
When will I get my rewards?
Because PACK issues 1-3 are completely finished, we’re only waiting on Kickstarter funding to get them to you! Digital rewards will be out to backers in September 2021. Most physical rewards will be delivered in November 2021. Custom-made art and short stories may take longer to create, but should be delivered to backers by the end of January 2022.
Last updated: July 31, 2021 11:42
When will I get my rewards?
Because BECOMING is complete, we’re only waiting on Kickstarter funding to get it to you! Digital rewards will be out to backers in early January, 2022. We expect that most physical rewards will be delivered in January or February, 2022.
Last updated: October 18, 2021 15:11
Why use Kickstarter?
This gritty series asks big questions about justice, gentrification, and policing—important topics that we’re exploring in a comic book format. Kickstarter is helping us reach more readers so that we can give these issues—and the humans and dogs who live them—the spotlight they deserve.
PACK 3: Temperance is already 100% complete, but in order to get it into readers’ hands, we need to raise $5,500 to cover printing, production, and shipping. We’d also like to print more copies of PACK issues 1 & 2 for backers of this campaign—and for conventions and online sales.
That’s why we came back to Kickstarter—a supportive community that helps creators make their ideas into real-world products. Kickstarter allows readers to preorder the book while supporting independent creators like us, and in exchange we send them rewards like comics, art, and more. Win-win!
Backing the campaign now means that you’ll be reserving your limited-edition copy of PACK 3: Temperance. You’ll also have access to oodles of other Kickstarter-exclusive rewards only available from this campaign! Plus, you’ll get our undying gratitude for helping bring this story of crime, justice, and rescue dogs to life!
Last updated: July 31, 2021 11:42
Where will BECOMING ship to?
Anywhere in the world! We will ship all rewards and add-ons to anywhere in the world that can receive mail! Shipping within the United States is free for backers (except for add-ons, which require extra shipping). International shipping varies in price, depending on where backers are located. International shipping may take more time than domestic, so if you’re outside the United States, allow a little extra time for your rewards to arrive.
But BECOMING is also available digitally, so if you don’t want to wait for the trade paperback, you can enjoy it on your favorite device as a .PDF!
Last updated: October 18, 2021 15:11
How does Kickstarter work?
Traditional publishing works by printing a comic, then connecting it with prospective readers and hoping they will buy the finished product. But Kickstarter flips the script by connecting excited readers with their favorite comics before they’re printed. In other words, Kickstarter allows readers to preorder the comic while supporting independent creators. In exchange, we load our readers up with comics and loads of other rewards to say thanks.
Kickstarter is an all-or-nothing crowdfunding platform. That means that, if we haven’t reached our funding goal by the end of the campaign, we won’t receive any of the pledged funds. It also means that, if you pledge to back a campaign, you will not be charged if that campaign doesn’t reach its goal. This all-or-nothing system means that there’s no risk that we won’t be able to fulfill our backers’ orders due to lack of funds. If we succeed, you’ll get what you ordered! If not, we’ll have to try again with a different campaign.
Last updated: July 31, 2021 11:42
How does Kickstarter work?
Traditional publishing works by printing a comic, then connecting it with prospective readers and hoping they will buy the finished product. But Kickstarter flips the script by connecting excited readers with their favorite comics before they’re printed. In other words, Kickstarter allows readers to preorder the comic while supporting independent creators. In exchange, we load our readers up with comics and loads of other rewards to say thanks. Kickstarter is an all-or-nothing crowdfunding platform. That means that, if we haven’t reached our funding goal by the end of the campaign, we won’t receive any of the pledged funds. It also means that, if you pledge to back a campaign, you will not be charged if that campaign doesn’t reach its goal. This all-or-nothing system means that there’s no risk that we won’t be able to fulfill our backers’ orders due to lack of funds. If we succeed, you’ll get what you ordered! If not, we’ll have to try again with a different campaign.
Last updated: October 18, 2021 15:11
What's Up With that Kat Fish?
K.F. Kat Fish is Oneshi Press’s mascot (or at least he thinks he is). He helps us out with explanations, introductions, and even censoring some of our spicier pages. In this campaign, he’s showing off our cost breakdown with a delicious-looking pie chart and art print, and he’s also a papercraft toy you can get as an add-on or with some of the higher rewards tiers!
Last updated: October 18, 2021 15:11
What should international backers know?
We will ship to anywhere in the world, but in order to keep international shipping costs down—and avoid overcharging!—we are only offering digital add-ons for international backers through Kickstarter. That’s because, while Kickstarter add-ons are great, their international shipping options are limited. After the campaign ends, we’ll send out surveys using BackerKit, which has a much more robust add-on shipping interface. International backers will be able to purchase physical add-ons here—like art prints, a light-up Oneshi Press sign, a K.F. Kat Fish papercraft toy, and back copies of all of our previous anthologies!
Last updated: October 18, 2021 15:11
Current Estimated Shipping Date: February 2023
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