Tales of the Earthbound

Threat Quotient

You work hard for what money and time off you get. But when you look for a good comic, all you see are neverending reboots, characters “updated for a modern audience,” and poorly-written agitprop pushing identity politics and social agendas conceived by people who hate you. Independent creators should be providing an alternative, but the big crowdfunding platforms are flooded with “comics” that are nothing but pinup albums, A.I. generated porn, and concepts by “creators” who take your money but never deliver a finished comic.

This Is Not Your Father's Cape Comic!

Virtual Pulp is here to give you a better option. We are human creators who respect our fans and are dedicated to putting completed, quality books in the hands of our backers in a reasonable time frame. Our first graphic novel, Threat Quotient, is over halfway to being ready for the printer.

Threat Quotient is a 108 page tour de force of strong storytelling with relevant stakes and relatable characters, scripted by a multiple bestselling author. It’s a story you can go back to as years go by, and re-experience the fun you had the very first time. For young people you care about, this book can be a gateway to a love of reading, as comics were for generations. And you don’t have to wait for your own print copy–you can start reading it online now, for free!

Making Visual Storytelling Great Again

Threat Quotient is the first graphic novel in Tales of the Earthbound–a series of epic ensemble superhero adventures in perfect-bound print editions. However, it’s available to start reading online now. Reclaim that lost joy of comics, and begin the adventure now!

Frequently Asked Questions

What age group is this for?

Back in the day you could have summed it up as u201cPG13u201d but today it seems kids have seen as much, or worse, as what adults indulge in. That said, itu2019s written from an adult perspective but is still accessible to young readers. There is some violence (hero punches villain), but no sex, nudity, or F-bombs.

Is the interior black & white?

Nope, full color. B&W is cheaper to print, but color fits this project better.

Why superheroes?

Superheroes can be fun. Recent mainstream comics and film adaptations notwithstanding, the genre CAN be done right.

Why a comic book?

u201cSequential artu201d is an American art form which is accessible to almost everybody. Itu2019s a powerful medium, but not nearly as expensive or collaborative as film.

Why are you sharing it online for free?

To hook you. The hope is that by sharing the content for free, word will spread that this book exists. We want readers to enjoy it so much, theyu2019ll buy their own physical copy when we crowdfund. And tell others about it.

How much will the print edition cost?

That depends on a few factors which are constantly in flux. Making comics is not cheap. We are not owned by a mega-conglomerate that can afford to order enormous print runs to get bulk discounts, or operate at a loss because theyu2019re essentially just a content farm for Hollywood. At minimum, we must earn enough to cover the costs of the artwork, printing, shipping, etc. Even better would be to turn a profit that can be used to seed the next project. With all that in mind, we will strive to make Threat Quotient as affordable as possibleu2013especially for backers of the crowdfunding campaign.