A new project by Mario Alberti!
8 months ago – Tue, Mar 26, 2024 at 04:10:49 PM

Hi everyone!

As a fan of BLACK BOX CHRONICLES, we thought you might like to check out our newest Kickstarter campaign featuring artwork by the amazing Mario Alberti (who you'll recognize from his work on BLACK BOX)... And if you're into video game history, you'll find this campaign DOUBLY INTERESTING! 

Imagine the perfect life, a booming career, and a beautiful spouse.
Imagine all of that taken away in an instant as you're accused of a crime you didn't commit.
Imagine spending 20 years in a distant prison compound with nothing but time...
...to plan your revenge on those who framed you...

This modern reimagining of Alexandre Dumas's classic novel THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO is brought into post-9/11 America by writer JORDAN MECHNER, the creator of the hit video game franchise PRINCE OF PERSIA!

Add video game history to your pledge with these CAMPAIGN EXCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT DIARIES written by Jordan during his development of the trend-setting video game classics KARATEKA (the first fighting game that inspired STREET FIGHTER, MORTAL KOMBAT, and more) and the very first PRINCE OF PERSIA!

Equal parts HOMELAND, JACK RYAN,
and THE EQUALIZER,MONTE CRISTO will have you hooked from beginning to end!

Please check it out! Click any of the images above to visit the campaign! 😊

Black Box Chronicles Events/Signings!
10 months ago – Mon, Feb 19, 2024 at 12:17:42 PM

Heads up... we're on the road with Black Box!

If you were watching our socials you've been seeing a bunch of events for the book pop up! Last week, we had a few of the art teams from Black Box Chronicles... some in person and some joining over zoom, take the stage at the Wacom Experience Center, in Portland, Oregon. The panel discussion featured the creators Mark Schey & Chris Northrop, alongside Taki Soma, Michael Avon Oeming, Shane Molina, and Eryk Donovan.

We are so excited we put this together with Wacom. We'd also like to give a much-earned special thanks to Mitch Neztzer for capturing some great moments from this event in the photos that pepper this update.

To everyone who made it out to join us, we can't thank you enough for your support and enthusiasm.

And now that we've done one event, we're ready for more...

We're pumped to share that we'll be doing it all over again—yes, you heard right!—this time at Things From Another World in Beaverton, Oregon, just around the corner from Portland! This is a free event.

*CLICK HERE FOR THIS FREE EVENT!*

...stay tuned here at Black Box Chronicles mission control and on our socials. We're adding events as the opportunities present themselves! :)

We hope to see you at Things From Another Worldthis week if you are local (or in the area!)

Cheers,

Horrible Future (Mark & Chris!)

+ MP/Neurobellum Team

Black Box: Big Blue on Kickstarter... Drops Tonight! #Make100
10 months ago – Wed, Jan 31, 2024 at 02:26:29 PM

Dear backers,

We hope this message finds you well and filled with anticipation for what's next in the Black Box Chronicles Universe. We've got some high-flying news to share with you today...

Introducing the Big Blue MKII Model Spaceship Kickstarter: #Make100 ! Which means... we're only making 100! And we're shadow dropping it tonight:

Horrible Future is bringing you a way to own a piece of the Black Box Chronicles Universe in a whole new way. The iconic Big Blue Spaceship, designed by the talented Shane Molina, is releasing as a limited-edition 7-inch model.

What's Inside:

• The Big Blue MKII 7" Model Spaceship: An evolution of the original Big Blue with a unique "hammerhead" design.
• 16-Page Flight Manual/Art Book: Dive deep into the lore of the Big Blue MKII, illustrated by Shane Molina himself and written by the series creators.
• Signed Shipyard Certificate: Personally signed by artist Shane Molina.
• Collector's Box: A sturdy and stylish housing for your model spaceship.

The Big Blue MKII is not only a stunning collector's item but also a big part of Black Box Universe's history, and it will be featured prominently in an upcoming Black Box graphic novel. It's also connected to the very first panels of the original anthology story "To Error Is Human," illustrated by Eryk Donovan and written by Mark Schey.

As a seriously valued supporter of "Black Box Chronicles," we wanted to share this here first with you before it goes live on Kickstarter and we post a bunch on social. 

You can register for an alert at the Kickstarter Campaign Link right now!

We believe that this project brings the Black Box Chronicles Universe to life in a tangible and exciting way. Your support has been instrumental in making this ALL possible... and we are happy to continue to keep Shane drawing and designing!

Thank you for being a part of the "Black Box Chronicles" journey. We look forward to you riding shotgun with us and can't wait to see the Big Blue MKII take flight!

-Mark & Chris
  Horrible Future!

Note: Due to the extremely limited nature of this campaign, shipping is limited to the United States!

Books shipping through the cosmos...NOW!
12 months ago – Mon, Dec 18, 2023 at 04:35:13 PM

Greetings, Scavengers!  

We've got some out-of-this-world news for you! The moment we've all been waiting for has finally arrived: "Black Box Chronicles" pledges are now soaring through the cosmos (well, across the planet) and heading straight to your doorstep!  Some of you may have already gotten your copies based on some the comments below!

Yes, you read that right! After navigating through the wild orbit of production, we are thrilled to announce that the pledges for our sci-fi anthology are officially shipping. Each page of this 172-page graphic novel is packed with interstellar adventures, bringing our vision to life. Welcome to The Great Outward Expansion!   

Our fulfillment team at the warehouse has been working tirelessly to ensure every package is assembled with the utmost care and precision. A massive shoutout to the entire Magnetic Press team, our Eisner, Hugo, and Harvey Award-winning creators, and, of course, every one of you.   We can't wait for you to dive into these tales of wonder, heartbreak, and the human spirit's resilience in the face of the unknown. Thank you for your patience and enthusiasm. You've been with us through every twist and turn, and we can’t wait for you to explore this new universe.   Stay tuned for more updates, and get ready to embark on a sci-fi adventure like no other!  

Over and out, Mark & Chris, Neurobellum

Ambassador Points have been awarded! And shipping to commence imminently...
about 1 year ago – Fri, Dec 01, 2023 at 11:23:36 AM

Hey everyone!

I know we said in the last update from 2 weeks ago that the next update would hopefully report "EVERYTHING IS SENT!", but the warehouse is still finishing the kitting and assembly at the time of this writing. Thanksgiving and other holiday factors have been keeping the extremely busy, but we are pushing them to hopefully have things starting to leave their dock by the end of next week. That said, we want to make sure we have confirmation from them before reporting anything as fact. They know how anxious and patient you all have been (we've repeatedly impressed that upon them for urgency), and they are on the task. So hopefully next week we can post that update headline for real. 😊

In the meantime, we CAN report this announcement:

YOUR AMBASSADOR POINTS HAVE BEEN AWARDED!

If you missed the mention on the campaign page, every pledge includes a number of Ambassador Points equivalent to your final order total (including postage). These are unique reward points that can be collected and redeemed for discounts and rewards on our webstore, and a great way to support Magnetic Press further (while building up a collection of cool books and stuff in the process)!

If you are already a webstore customer and part of the program, just log into your webstore account (which should be under the same email address as your Kickstarter/Backerkit account). You should see those new points added to your balance under the heading "BLACK BOX CHRONICLES Kickstarter Points."

If you don't have an account on our webstore, your points have been tallied, but you will need to complete registration for us to add them. 😊

For a walkthrough of how to register, just follow the steps on our webpage:

You can use points for discount codes, gift cards, and occasionally for exclusive collectible items that you can only get using points! It's definitely a fun program that we'll be building upon very soon!

If you don't see your BLACK BOX points in your account, or if you have any questions about the above, please send us a message here on Kickstarter and we'll get back to you ASAP. Please note that if you haven't completed your Backerkit order, your points have not been awarded yet, so check to make sure your survey and any remaining payments are complete.

And if you're looking to earn MORE points, our current campaign is ending at 5pm PST TONIGHT...! If you haven't checked it out, do yourself a favor a take a look! It's a great book with some exciting rewards and a ton of (FREE!) bonuses already unlocked! 😊

Less than 6 hours left! You won't want to miss out!