Hey backers!

I've been holding off on an update until funds clear, so I have a solid idea of what our finances look like for this project. But there was a request for an update. So. This is going to be a little messy because there's an element of "I really don't know yet." haha. Anyway. Here's a quick update and a tentative timeline for fulfillment.

Funds and Stretch Goals

Right now there's just over $200 in unprocessed pledges. This can be due to declined payments or expired cards. If your payment has yet to be processed for your pledge, please see to that soon! If that ~$200 remains unresolved, that puts us short of our unlocked stretch goal, and the 3" enamel pin reward will have to be re-locked.

On BackerKit, funds are resolved in two weeks from the end of the project. Two weeks to try and collect payment then remit to me. So things are going to be a little murky until next week.

Pledge Manager / Reward Survey

Once I know what's unlocked and what isn't, I can finish the pledge manager. Considering this small waiting game, the time it takes to set up the pledge manager and get it approved, and the holidays coming up: You should anticipate seeing your reward survey early January.

If the jumbo pin needs to be re-locked, it can be unlocked again in the pledge manager. Unfortunately, it cannot be automatically added to the all-in tier, though. (Which is why it's important to fix your payments!)

Production and Fulfillment Timeline

This timeline is tentative and subject to change! Arledge Comics has a very strong anti-grind culture. If an artist needs more time, we move deadlines. Any/all delays will be communicated via updates.

January 2026 - Pledge manager goes out. Lettering of the book begins. Graphics are completed.
February 2026 - Counts are finalized. Pin(s) goes into production. Lettering wraps up. Book is put together for review.
March 2026 - Printed proof is ordered and reviewed. Digital copies are delivered to backers. Pins in-hand. Books are ordered for fulfillment.
April 2026 - Everything in-hand. Fulfillment begins.
July 2026 - General market release.

Last bit of Housekeeping

You should expect an update each month. This may vary from three to six weeks depending on what there is to report, but there will be at least one update each calendar month. I will reply to comments as I am able. The notification system is a little wonky at times. If you have a time sensitive question, please reach out to our team by email: admin/@/arledgecomics.com. Please also reach out via email with fulfillment questions, as we try not to post your sensitive information in comments. ;)

And that's your update! I'll be back in January with more.

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