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How to Build an Army

Created by Dave Steinborn

Set in the same world as BROKEN TRIDENT/KEEPERS OF VENOX, How to Build an Army is a lighthearted, fun filled, epic fantasy adventure.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Broken Trident #2 is so close to being funded!
11 months ago – Mon, Jun 12, 2023 at 09:40:23 PM

Hello!

Broken Trident #2 is 96% funded with 96 backers!  We are so close to being funded!  We are also very close to two more milestone bonuses!  When we hit 100 backers and 100% funded we will be unlocking two more milestone rewards, which means more FREE stuff to everyone who backs the project!  If you haven't backed Broken Trident #2 yet, click here to check out the campaign and jump on board!

The campaign ends on Friday night and to celebrate we'll be live with Scott Harris-King!

Click here or the above image for the link to the live stream!

Scott's campaign ends one hour before ours.  Don't miss the live stream at 10PM CST!

Scott's campaign is for his comic, Quest #1.  I am so excited to read his book and I hope you are too!

QUEST #1: Epic Swords and Sorcery Action in a Magical Realm!

A ragtag party of adventurers face an impossible quest with the fate of their world at stake!

Two hundred years after their world was devastated by a magical war, the heroes of a new age seek to recover the forgotten legacies of their lost home. Thrown together by fate, this ragtag band of adventurers are charged with an impossible mission: survive a thousand miles of haunted dungeons, bizarre monsters, ruined castles, and magical traps -- or see their world die!

Welcome... to Quest!

Click here or the above image to support Scott's campaign!

Thank you so much for your support!

Dave Steinborn

Broken Trident #1-2 Updates! Plus we're live with JD Calderon tonight at 6:30PM CST
11 months ago – Sun, Jun 04, 2023 at 09:42:05 AM

Good morning!

I am very behind on this update and for that I apologize!  I had an impromptu business trip that lasted all of last week.  I am home now and ready to fill you in with excitement!

We hit our 75 backer milestone last weekend!  At the time of writing this we are actually at 88 backers and 91% funded with 12 days to go!

Now, everyone who backs Broken Trident #2 will receive a FREE digital copy of Happy Hill #1 by ComixTribe, and Mandrill P.I. #1 by Christopher Brimmage, plus all the other Milestone Bonuses!

Let's keep this ship moving!  Tell your friends!  Tell you family!  Tell your local government officials to back Broken Trident #2 on Kickstarter!  Click here to be redirected to the Broken Trident #2 page so you can back or share the link!

Also, we will be live on Comics Explained with JD Calderon tonight!  It is a rare occasion where Travis, Ailer, and I will all be able to make it!  JD will also have JayDee Rosario, Damion R. Waldbrunn, Scott Harris-King, and the above mentioned Chris Brimmage!  You don't want to miss this one!

Click here or the above image for the link to the live stream!

One last thing before I go.  Our Friend Nathan Lueth's campaign for The Canon of Vangel #1-2 was a success.  As you know, if you backed his campaign and ours, you will receive a special edition cross over print by Nathan and Ailer.  To ensure you get the print, if you backed both, Nathan will be sending you a code to enter in the survey for Broken Trident #2.  You will receive our survey shortly after our campaign funds.

Thank you so much for your support!

Dave Steinborn

Wow! Don't post updates when you're overly tired! Also, we'll be live on Nerdtastic News with Manuel Mendiola, Wed 5-24, at 8PM
11 months ago – Tue, May 23, 2023 at 08:46:59 PM

Hello!

This is what happens when you post late night updates after working 14 hours in one day:

You see that grammar?  That's impressive!  It obviously should have said, Since we're at 75%, everyone who BACKS Broken Trident #2 WILL RECEIVE three free digital comics...

I would say don't judge me, but that's not fair, because I'm judging me!

Also, just a quick update to let you know we will be live on Nerdtastic News with Manuel Mendiola, Wed 5-24, at 8PM CST!

Click the above image, right here, or the link below to tune in!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9RtwLedNL0

I hope to see you there!

One last thing, BROKEN TRIDENT #2 is now at 78% funded!  If you haven't had a chance to check it out yet, click here, or the image below!

Thanks for your support!

Dave Steinborn and Travis Bowen

There is still plenty of time to jump on board, we're at 3 milestone bonuses and counting!
12 months ago – Mon, May 22, 2023 at 10:09:34 PM

Hello again!

I just wanted to let you know that Broken Trident #2 is 75% funded!  If you haven't had time to look at the campaign yet, you can check it our here, or by clicking one of the 6 (yes, I said 6!) cover images below!

Since we're at 75%, everyone who BROKEN TRIDENT #2 three FREE digital comics (more details here)

Thank you so much for your support in my creative journey!

Dave Steinborn

Broken Trident 1-2 is 44% Funded!
12 months ago – Fri, May 19, 2023 at 07:09:41 AM

Good morning!

The campaign has only been live for a few days and we are already 44% funded!  That means we're very close to the 50% Milestone, which means more free stuff!  Thank you so much for your support on this project!

I received a new, unfinished, page from the artists this morning, and I am so excited about it so I have to share it with you, check this out!

I cannot wait to see this page in full color, and I'm thinking I will turn this into a print as well!

As always, I love to share my fellow creators projects.  I have personally backed both of these and they look amazing!

This first project is by my friend Chris Brimmage

Who stops cartoons when they turn criminal?

MANDRILL P.I., that's who!

When you’ve had a career as long and storied as this hardboiled, hard-drinking private detective, you make a lot of enemies. And as he takes a case to rescue a pair of kidnapped toddlers, he finds himself being hunted by mysterious figures from his past. If he doesn’t turn the tables and stop them in time, they won’t just murder him, they’ll slaughter the kids and everyone important to him!

Will he put an end to their reign of terror before it’s too late? Or will he and his friends meet a most gruesome end?

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brimmage/mandrill-pi-novel-vol-2

The next one is from my friends Jayel Draco and Lynsey G from Oneshi Press

Monkey Maids is an absurdist novella in the Tales from Existentia collection from IPPY-award-winning author Lynsey G (Tracy Queen, PACK), featuring cover art and illustrations by Jayel Draco (Mr. Guy: Zombie Hunter, Children of Gaia).

🐒When Leo's roommate goes on vacation, he gets bored. So, just like anyone would, he purchases 17 monkeys to keep himself occupied.

Now, with his roommate's return looming, he's got to learn how to feed and groom them…plus how to convince Liz to let him keep the whole troop.

Renting them out for parties seems like the logical choice. What could possibly go wrong?

Equal parts funny and hair- (or should we say fur-) raising, the story includes shenanigans aplenty, quite a few ruckuses, at least one hullabaloo, and a search for connection that spans species.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/oneshipress/monkey-maids-a-tale-from-existentia

Again, thank you so much for your support, I could not do this without you!

Have a great weekend!

Dave Steinborn

Check out Broken Trident at the link below of by clicking here!

https://brokentrident.lakeshorecomics.com