Update on production
12 months ago
– Tue, Mar 25, 2025 at 02:50:42 AM
Hello, FMoM backers
Apologies for the lack of updates. We know it has been a while since our last post and we appreciate how frustrating this must be for you. There were some unexpected production issues we had to address as well as my relocation to Berlin and health issues to deal with last year but can assure you that the pages look great and we are working on getting everything together including the additional collectable items (the Map of Mars, postcards, commissions, and the Lost Treasures artbook) ready for allocating to each backer. The complexity of the project has certainly proven more challenging than expected and we have learnt a lot during this protracted schedule. Thank you for your patience.
There will be a final pass on lettering, and test prints done of the postcards and maps before we finally ship. We hope you enjoy the book and additional items when they arrive and look forward to your feedback.
Gary Erskine, illustrator for FMoM
Wishing All Our Backers a Happy New Year
about 1 year ago
– Thu, Jan 02, 2025 at 04:55:33 PM
We are currently doing a final pass on all aspects of production for the book including proof reading to ensure that everything is perfect for our backers. Apologies for the continued delay but we didn’t expect or appreciate how difficult it was going to be coordinating all these talented artists and colourists and their schedules. We look forward to getting the finished book into your hands very soon.
Thank you for your continued patience.
Almost There!
over 1 year ago
– Mon, Nov 04, 2024 at 07:03:15 AM
Hello and welcome to our latest update.
Gary has now drawn the last of his pages and only has an handful of alterations to make before those pages can be coloured and lettered. We will then, finally, be able to go to print.
Once again, thank you all for your patience; it is greatly appreciated.
Apologies and Progress
over 1 year ago
– Sun, Sep 29, 2024 at 12:30:18 PM
So, it’s been very quiet on here for some time, and for that we apologise; some of the crew have been beset by personal issues with have impacted on the project, resulting in the delays you’ve experienced.
Thankfully, it’s not all doom and gloom. We can reveal, for instance, that all the pages have been drawn and, barring a few alterations here and there, are ready to be coloured and lettered.
Needles to say, we’ll keep you updated on the progress of those last few pages. We also thank you for your support and incredible patience; we will make it worthwhile.
Very best,
E.M.PRESS Publications
We're Almost There
over 1 year ago
– Tue, Sep 10, 2024 at 05:25:21 PM
Hello, and welcome to this latest update to First Men on Mars #1.
After a suite of considerable challenges, we now have only one page left to finish. We will then move onto lettering the last few pages before we send issue #1 to our printers.
Thank you all so much for your patience. We are both truly sorry for the delays we have suffered, and thankful for your continued patience.
Very best wishes,
Paul
