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ENHANCED - A Cyberpunk Graphic Novel

Created by Simone Masina / ENHANCED

Are you a Edgerunners & Ghost in the Shell Fan? ENHANCED is for you! A 80+ Full Color Book of Exciting Action Scenes, Epic Storylines and Stunning Artwork Printed on top-quality paper and embellished with UV Soft Touch Cover, ArtBook included. Soft, Hard, and Limited Edition Variant Covers available.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

81% BackerKit Surveys Completed 🚀 Closing on Jan. 23, 2023 🗓️ + New Footage Premiered 📷
over 1 year ago – Mon, Jan 02, 2023 at 09:55:09 PM

Hello CyberBackers!

How did you spend this holiday season? I hope well! Some major updates about Surveys plus some new cool footage premiered!

🚀Woo-Hoo! 81% Completed

BackerKit Surveys were out only for ten days, and today a whopping 81% of our backers filled in their surveys! Well done! 🥳

As we had already mentioned, we confirm that we'll close the surveys on Jan. 23, 2023, exactly one month after opening them. This is because we're working hard to meet our deadlines and by the end of January we would like to have a pretty realistic estimate of the stuff we have to produce. Softcovers, Hardcovers, Variants, all the add-ons...we really have a huge amount to send to print!

Hurry up and have your orders finalized by that day! What does that mean? Choose your preferred pledge, confirming the Kickstarter one or choosing to upgrade and add as many add-ons as you want. Apparently the hard work done together with the Backerkit staff has paid off, the Survey is working well and a great many of you have decided to enrich their experience. 

We want to remind you that if you do not complete the Survey that Backerkit sent you, we will not be able to send you your reward. So if you still have postponed, please do it now!

After the Pledge Manager closes, you will still be able to update your shipping address before shipping starts. Don't worry if you need  the book ship to a different address. We will send a reminder out before  shipping starts to update any shipping addresses.

Top-rated UPGRADE choices ⬆️

Switching from soft cover to hard cover and from variant to both covers. And among the most popular add-ons, Sybilla's dust jacket and Stickers and Pins Collectors Pack stand out! And if you need some help, check the previous update, i made a tutorial video to make it easy for you.

Ehy Simone, I can't find the survey ...😟

Keep calm, and don't panic! We have your back:

  • Double-check the email you signed in to Kickstarter
  • If you authenticate through Facebook, check your Facebook login email.
  • Add BackerKit email to your address book and make sure you have not marked the email as spam.
  • Search inbox, spam folder, or archive for emails with the  following subject lines:   Response Needed -- Get your reward for  Project Name or Reminder -- Response needed to deliver your reward for  Project Name
  • If you still cannot find the survey, ask for another one HERE https://enhanced-a-cyberpunk-graphic-novel.backerkit.com/

Update Your Apple ID Email🍎

If you have logged in with your Apple ID, but do not have an Apple  Pay account, check out the steps below to make sure you receive your BackerKit survey.

👇 Here's what your need to do:

  1. Open the following link: https://enhanced-a-cyberpunk-graphic-novel.backerkit.com/faq#project-faq
  2. Fill in your current Apple ID email under the "What is your email?" section.
  3. Select the "I am having trouble filling out my survey" option.
  4. Request BackerKit to change your current Apple ID email to the new one.

Backerkit Results Page

We will share via email in the coming days some interesting (and fun) results of the Backerkit Survey, but at the moment we can anticipate that, from what we see, ENHANCED Vol.1 will reach 37 countries, 800 cities with as many as 3635 items to be sent. On the one hand we are a little scared by these CRAZY results, on the other hand we are extremely excited! Keep sharing and spreading the word, ENHANCED has become something big and we definitely don't want to stop now, this is just the beginning!

What's next?

Work hard and keep up to date constantly. These are our main priorities today! 

Stefano and Barbara are working hard to finalize the still unfinished pages of the story but without sacrificing the very high quality that brought you here, dear Backer! Below you can admire how the work is progressing. What do you think? Your comments are always more than welcome!

Preview of Chapter 4 - " The Purgatory Club"
Preview of Chapter 3 - "The Labs"

Would you like more? Remember that there is an exclusive Club where we can discuss ENHANCED, you can ask whatever you want, and most importantly where previews come sooner than anywhere else. This place is our private Facebook group (almost 900 Members) which you can JOIN HERE!

A new update is coming very soon, we have many reasons to keep you posted!

Stay tuned and stay excited!
 Yours,
Simone, Stefano, Barbara & Mattia
 Enhanced the Graphic Novel

ENHANCED Vol.1 Pledge Manager VERY IMPORTANT UPDATE: BackerKit Surveys Are Out! Check Your Emails 🎊
over 1 year ago – Sat, Dec 24, 2022 at 09:13:48 PM

Hello, CyberLovers!

After many many hours spent on testing together with the very helpful Backerkit staff, we are super excited to announce, "BackerKit Surveys are out now!" 🎊 Soon you will receive an email titled "Enhanced BackerKit Survey" with a unique link to your  BackerKit survey. So look out for our email. 📨

What is BackerKit? and Why?

BackerKit is a platform that allows crowdfunding campaign creators like us to control the campaign fulfillment process. The survey helps us finalize your reward preferences as well as shipping details.

ENHANCED BackerKit Video Guide by Simone

To help you quickly navigate through the survey, we have recorded a short video walkthrough:

After you respond to your survey, you can go back later and change your responses at any time before we close the surveys and get our final counts.

Any questions? Feel free to write us! We're here to help you

FAQ's❓❗

  • When should I reply to the survey?

ASAP!⏰ The sooner you fill in the survey, the sooner we will know how many items and add-ons we will ship, and where to. The information will help us quickly organize the production process.

  • When you will charge our credit cards for upgrades, add-ons and shipping costs?

Good question! Credit Card will be charged in 2023 (maybe February 2023) especially to make sure that all Backers can have enough credit. We know how expensive it can be to buy Christmas gifts, so you can safely upgrade to your pledge and add-ons, you will pay much later :-) Sounds good, right?

  • Can I upgrade my reward to another reward?

Sure! You can update your pledge level from inside the survey. Check out the video we've posted.

  • How do I select my add-ons?

Once you finish answering the initial questions, you'll be redirected to the screen with all possible Add-ons. Select the ones you want to add to your reward and click the "Add to Cart" button.

  • How about Shipping costs? 

We will ship your book using the top shipping company, using a 48/72 hour worldwide tracking service. We're happy to announce we were able to maintain the shipping prices stated during the campaign, although costs have since increased

  • I want to change my shipping address. Can I do that?

Sure you can. You can make changes to the shipping address at any time before we close the surveys. Once locked, you'll not be able to make any changes.

  • I cannot find my survey! Please help?

Click here https://enhanced-a-cyberpunk-graphic-novel.backerkit.com/ and fill in the email you use for Kickstarter to retrieve your survey.

  • I have more questions, who can help with answers?

In case you encounter problems in the process with BackerKit or have additional questions, send us a  private message, or write BackerKit at https://enhanced-a-cyberpunk-graphic-novel.backerkit.com/faq

My survey is still missing

We send you a huge hug, have a happy holiday season,

Simone, Stefano, Barbara & Mattia

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Work-in-progress Previews 👀 - 20% off Pre Order Store Christmas Bundle - Backer kit Surveys are Coming!
over 1 year ago – Mon, Dec 12, 2022 at 11:20:23 PM

Hello CyberLovers! Just a little Christmas update to be sure to wish you a happy holiday season on time and to let you know that we are working hard to complete ENHANCED Vol.1 as soon as possible, obviously maintaining the high standards we promised you. Since we think it's only fair to share with you our work in progress, here is some material related to the new chapters we are working on:

Chapter 3 Storyboard
Chapter 3 Sketches
Chapter 2 (page2) INK

Want more? Don't hesitate and join our Private Facebook Group, where we regularly post all the behind-the-scenes material!

Join our Facebook Private Group HERE


BackerKit Surveys are coming! 

Ok, we are almost ready to send out the surveys through BackerKit, you'll receive them by next week!  Once received, the survey will allow you to finalize your pledge and, most importantly, confirm your shipping address. Of course you will be able to UPGRADE your pledge, if you want! In order to speed up things, we ask you to answer the survey as soon as you receive it, so please check daily your email and the campaign's updates in the next few days.  We know that some of you have been dropped by Kickstarter due to payment failure (whatever the reason) but don't worry, the survey will be an opportunity for you to fix that, besides the other options we gave you in the private message you have received.   

The Pre-Order Store is a big hit

First 3 weeks of life for our Pre-Order Store, which couldn't have worked any better, with nearly $800 in post-campaign bookings. You know what? Throughout December there are Bundles available discounted by 20%, If your friends were late and didn't get to support ENHANCED Vol.1, this is the best of second chances...spread the word!

Take a look at our Pre-Order Store HERE


 Don't Miss Out On New Projects/Check the First Backer Newsletter

Our project was featured on the First Backer Newsletter, and we'd like to invite you to join its growing community of Kickstarter backers - You'll receive fresh Kickstarter projects, and amazing early bird offers, as well as awesome freebies delivered right to your inbox. First Backer is a truly serious newsletter and it really made a difference for us to be part of it! Click here to subscribe.

Stay well and safe, speak soon

Simone, Stefano, Barbara & Mattia,

ENHANCED 

WE TOTALLY SMASHED IT! Over $41K raised with your help 🙏 Very IMPORTANT updates, PLEASE READ!
over 1 year ago – Fri, Nov 18, 2022 at 02:05:49 PM

We can’t thank you enough for all of your love and support! We are  excited to announce that we have raised over 41000$ from 1113 of our beloved backers. We're just 3 dreamers, and thanks to you guys we became one of the most funded comic book of the year.

Now What’s Next? Steps 1-2-3

We know some of you are very experienced with Kickstarter, but we are  also aware we have many first-time backers with us, and we would like  to let you know the next 3 steps of the process.

1. Payments

Kickstarter will now process your payment. This can take up to 10-14  days for the payments to be processed. We don't have any control over  this process as it will be in the hands of the Kickstarter platform. So  please be patient! 

FAQ: What happens if my payment failed?

Kickstarter will email you with steps on what to do and will try to charge your pledge to the credit card you have entered. We know some of you have run into some problems, so Kickstarter will try again in the coming days. In most cases the problem is about the "two-factors authorization". Simply try to pay more attention to your bank’s messages in the coming days. Or this can  happen if your card has expired or the payment has been flagged as fraud, these are some solutions that can help:

  • Check to see if you are logged into your Kickstarter account
  • Try using another card if you are having issues with the first one
  • Contacting your bank to resolve issues with your card

Follow the steps Kickstarter advises, and they will re-charge your card in a few days. If the problem persist, email [email protected]. If it that doesn't work, message us, will try to help and fix 

2. Pledge Manager

In the next month or so, we will email you a link to our Pledge Manager and instructions on how to use the Pledge Manager. Don't worry...is easy!

It will be on website where you will be able to login and manage your pledge to ENHANCED. This will allow you to:

  • Enter your shipping address + phone number + additional info (languages, etc...)
  •  Add additional items, including multiple copies of the book and add-ons, to your pledge.
  • Pay the remaining balance

3. Complete Enhanced Vol.1

From today, we will work hard to make ENHANCED as badass as possible. We have to refine the script, design and color the extra chapters unlocked through stretch goals, supervise and control it all. As usual, most of this process will be shared within our Private CyberClub on Facebook. If you are not yet part of it, you are welcome to join! 

Join our Exclusive CyberClub HERE

Mirka Andolfo's Variant is out!

Aaaawww. 

Our Andrea made by one of the best women's comic strip illustrators in the world.

Let us say that Mirka has been working nonstop to finish her variant, squeezing in between her commitments to Lucca Comics & Games and Tokyo Comic Con (she's s a real comics super star, in fact) But she fell in love with ENHANCED and wanted at all costs to complete this masterpiece before the end of the campaign. 

If you have not pledged it, but want it now( and given how gorgeous it is it would be more than understandable), no problem. You will be able to add it shortly within your pledge manager. Remember that it is a limited run, so there are not many copies left available. 

LATE PLEDGE PRE-ORDER STORE IS OPEN!

You've missed the deadline? No problem. We open our Pre-Order store, where you will find the most requested rewards of our incredible campaign. 

Visit our Pre-Order Store HERE


Thank you so much once again and until next update!

Simone, Stefano, Barbara & Mattia

ENHANCED


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#30K Goal UNLOCKED #2 Collectors EPIC Items DROP #New FREE UV Cover UNLOCKED...and STRETCH GOALS UP TO 40K!!!
over 1 year ago – Mon, Nov 14, 2022 at 06:23:08 AM

Hey CyberLovers,

Less than 7 days until the end of this stunning journey with YOU! Because of your support, we crossed the crazy 30K threshold. W-O-W! Let's RECAP:

What you have achieved 

Let us remind you that each backer got an extra chapter of the story and the embossed UV Cover for free ( you got it right, no extra cost...we gift it to you!). 

Ok? Let's take a look together at what's new!

As of today, there are two amazing and unique items available as Add-ons:

Both of these unique items  are available as add-ons, so:

- Enter your reward menu.

- Confirm your reward

- Choose and add your Unique Item (Sketchbook or Painting)

- Confirm everything

Simple!

If you have any questions, we are here to reply, as always!

From today, let's go to reach and unlock the brand new 35K and 40K Stretch Goals (will be revealed in the next few days) 

Go Go Go!!!

Simone, Stefano & Barbara