He was a boy adventurer… until he lost his powers and had to grow up real fast. Now, Andy wants an answer - what went wrong?
A one-shot 48-page comic that writer Kieron Gillen touts as a "beautiful and human post-deconstructionist superheroes in the mode of Astro City" and writer J.M. DeMatteis calls a "cosmic romp with a sharp sense of humor and great group of characters."
$5,532
supported of $5,000
93
supporters
$7
REMEMBER ANDY XENON? Cyber Edition
16 claimed
PDF of the 48-pg Comic, Complete Script
& Artist Edition w/black & white art
$10
REMEMBER ANDY XENON? Super Edition
115 claimed
Print copy of the 48-pg comic with Nikos Koutsis “Super” Cover + free PDF (Cyber Edition)
$12
REMEMBER ANDY XENON? Mega Edition
15 claimed
Print copy of the 48-pg comic with Brent Schoonover “Mega” Variant Cover + free PDF (Cyber Edition)
$20
REMEMBER ANDY XENON? Super & Mega Editions Bundle
43 claimed
Print copy of the 48-pg comic with Nikos Koutsis “Super” Cover & Brent Schoonover “Mega” Variant Cover + free PDF (Cyber Edition)
$60
REMEMBER ANDY XENON? Retailer Bundle - 10 Ultra Editions
5 claimed
TEN print copies of the 48-pg comic with Freddie Williams II “Ultra” Retailer Variant Cover. 50% off wholesale. In order to qualify for this reward, you must be able to provide proof that you are a retailer.
$500
Original Cover Art by Brent Schoonover
0 / 1 claimed
Inked Cover, one-of-a-kind print, never to be printed again. Comes with an authenticity certificate.
$60
Original Art Page by Nikos Koutsis - Page 4
0 / 1 claimed
SCROLL DOWN TO 'ORIGINAL ART' SECTION TO SEE IN GREATER DETAIL. Inked page, one-of-a-kind print, never to be printed again. Comes with an authenticity certificate.
$60
Original Art Page by Nikos Koutsis - Page 6
0 / 1 claimed
SCROLL DOWN TO 'ORIGINAL ART' SECTION TO SEE IN GREATER DETAIL. Inked page, one-of-a-kind print, never to be printed again. Comes with an authenticity certificate.
$60
Original Art Page by Nikos Koutsis - Page 7
0 / 1 claimed
SCROLL DOWN TO 'ORIGINAL ART' SECTION TO SEE IN GREATER DETAIL. Inked page, one-of-a-kind print, never to be printed again. Comes with an authenticity certificate.
$75
Digital Commission by Nikos Koutsis (headshot & bust)
1 / 5 claimed
Have artist Nikos Koutsis create a headshot & bust sketch of your character of choice. A "1 of 1" printout of the file will be created for you on A4 (21x29.7 cm / 8.3x11.7 inches) thick, Schoeller paper art board, never to be printed again.
$200
Digital Commission by Nikos Koutsis (full figure)
6 / 10 claimed
Have artist Nikos Koutsis create a full figure sketch of your character of choice. A "1 of 1" printout of the file will be created for you on A3 (29.7x42 cm / 11.7x16.5 inches) thick, Schoeller paper art board, never to be printed again.
$50
Portfolio Review by Nikos Koutsis
4 / 5 claimed
Portfolio review by artist Nikos Koutsis, who’s taught for years as the Sequential Arts Professor at Vakalo College of Art and Design.
$75
Writing Class with Tom Pinchuk
2 / 5 claimed
Attend a live class on Zoom with writer Tom Pinchuk, who has taught scriptwriting courses for years at UCLA Extension.
$1
Tip Jar
50 claimed
If you want to add a little something extra for us hard workin' creators and administrators. You can increase in increments of $1 by simply pressing '+' in the quantity during checkout until you reach your desired amount. Much appreciated!
$250
Original Cover Art by Nikos Koutsis
1 / 1 claimed
SCROLL DOWN TO 'ORIGINAL ART' SECTION TO SEE IN GREATER DETAIL. Inked Cover, one-of-a-kind print, never to be printed again. Comes with an authenticity certificate.
$60
Original Art Page by Nikos Koutsis - Page 9
1 / 1 claimed
SCROLL DOWN TO 'ORIGINAL ART' SECTION TO SEE IN GREATER DETAIL. Inked page, one-of-a-kind print, never to be printed again. Comes with an authenticity certificate.
$60
Original Art Page by Nikos Koutsis - Page 18
1 / 1 claimed
SCROLL DOWN TO 'ORIGINAL ART' SECTION TO SEE IN GREATER DETAIL. Inked page, one-of-a-kind print, never to be printed again. Comes with an authenticity certificate.
$155
Comicworld Retailer Bundle
1 / 1 claimed
Retailer Bundle
$50
Retailer Bundle Special
2 / 2 claimed
10 Copies of the Super Edition, cover by Nikos Koutsis. 50% off wholesale. In order to qualify for this reward, you must be able to provide proof that you are a retailer.
“Super Edition” Nikos Koutsis Cover / “Mega Edition” Brent Schoonover Variant / “Ultra Edition” Freddie Williams II Variant
Some interior pages:
As we charted Andy’s misadventures, we found plenty of poignant analogies – between characters and their fans, between heroes and everyday people. Whoever you are, growing up is all about navigating life’s ups and downs, and we put Andy through some real tough ones in this comic. We think you’ll find this promising kid who got passed over and replaced, -- who could really use a second shot – more relatable than you’d even expect. Join us on this journey and let’s push this type of hero into profound new territory together.
"Energetic, clever and sharply observed -- meaning Remember Andy Xenon? contains all the trademarks of a Tom Pinchuk comic."
“Everyone wonders where the hot new comics property will come from and look to publishers, trends in subject matter, cool promotions, or innovative formats. Instead, I look to the creators doing exciting work. Tom Pinchuk is always at the forefront of that movement. So, don’t ask me which book is going to be the new hotness, ask me where Tom Pinchuk is right now.”
- Phil Hester (Green Arrow, Wonder Woman)
"This is a must-have to add to your comic reading list."
"Superhero sc-ifi action of the fourth kind! If you like your comics amped with pure FUN, look no further. The bus stops at Andy Xenon's house."
“Deftly complemented by impeccable art from Nikos Koutsis, [Tom Pinchuk]’s deconstruction of the child hero trope is witty, inventive, and fun.”
- Comic Attack
We got word from our fulfillment center that all packages should be out by the end of the week! A lot of folks have already reported seeing shipping notifications in their inbox. The day is almost here! More soon...
We've gotten word from our fulfillment center that the recent huge winter storms in their region set their queue back a week or two, but they have all copies of Andy Xenon and are doing their best to prep everything to go out soon. We'll relay updates to everybody as soon as we get them. Again, though, we can say the book looks great and will definitely be worth the wait!
Check it out - all of the variants are at the fulfillment center and are being sorted through to start going out next week (fingers crossed)!
Some quick updates for everybody...
We received a proof copy last week from the new printer we selected. Unfortunately, it had a number of spots of "artificating" -- unsightly glitches which can pop up when digital files transfer to print.
The purpose of a proof copy is to catch such blemishes before the print run commences and there's no going back. So, while it can be tedious to look for and correct such bugs (especially because it adds to the wait for our readers) we think taking this extra time and care is worth it. We want to make sure the comic everybody receives and keeps for years to come is the best quality.
Again, though supply-chain issues required us to find a new printer, we're excited about the one we've found. Our print order has been set with them and, as soon as we get the proof corrections addressed, it should hopefully be a quick turnaround thereafter.
We appreciate everybody bearing with us during this part of the process. Aside from the original art which will be sent out along with the comics, Nikos and I have fulfilled all other campaign rewards. I really enjoyed my class with the backers who signed up for it, and Nikos likewise has had a lot of fun reviewing portfolios and drawing commissions.
The responses from those who've read the Cyber Edition have been fantastic, too. We can't for everybody to experience the Super, Mega and Ultra Editions, and we're hoping that'll be soon!
Remember Andy Xenon's co-creator, Nikos Koutsis, lives in Greece, which is currently still enduring disastrous wildfires. Nikos was excited to be closely involved in the campaign and its promotion, but recovery in his area must continue to take priority now. Out of respect for these extreme circumstances, Zoop added extra days to the campaign countdown earlier this month until Nikos can return hopefully later in August. In the meantime, supporters can still order all rewards listed on the campaign page, and the campaign countdown should be back to being fully set shortly.
YES! We encourage you to purchase more than 1 item! That could be multiple copies of the same reward, or you can mix and match rewards! There is no limit, unless otherwise stated in the reward description.
Rewards are the priority items that the creators have chosen for the campaign. Add-Ons are meant to be secondary items that are 'unlocked' after you buy something from the Reward level. There are no restrictions on buying Rewards, but you can only buy Add-Ons if you've bought a Reward. Zoop sets this up under the direction of the creators. Some may choose to only have Rewards, some may choose an even balance of Rewards and Add-Ons, and others may choose to only have one or two Rewards with the rest of the items being Add-Ons.
No - this is it! We're essentially your in-campaign pledge manager. If you are interested in supporting these creators, this is the time to do it! And it's the exact reason we allow you to purchase as many rewards as you want during the campaign!
If you want to make changes, you should first cancel your original order and then start over with a new one. If you don't do that and simply process an additional order, the way our system is currently set up you may end up being overcharged for shipping -- which we could remedy for you, but it just takes that extra step of catching it and crediting you back the extra shipping, so please try the prior way first.
Since we have an a la carte rewards system, shipping rates will vary from supporter to supporter. We use a weight-based calculation system in your checkout cart, though, so, after you enter your country, you'll be able to see it calculated in real time with each item you add.
Our campaigns are for a worldwide audience unless stated otherwise in the campaign. All international orders are sold with the terms DAP (Delivered At Place). You are responsible for any duties and taxes required for the shipment's entry into your country. Our carriers may require you to pay taxes and fees related to importation and customs brokerage of your shipment -- but if your item is really low in value, it may fall under the customs de minimis of most countries. For more information, please contact USPS.
You could e-mail us at hello@wearezoop.com with that info during the campaign if you'd like to get it out of the way. Otherwise, we'll be reaching out to all supporters of rewards that require feedback shortly after the campaign is over.
Please e-mail us at hello@wearezoop.com and we'll get right back to you!
We use Stripe for checkout, and the interface is entirely pre-made by them. Once there, you have 15 minutes to complete the transaction.
Zoop does not store or keep your credit card info. Stripe simply holds the credit card info until the end of a successful campaign and then charges it. It is strictly for this one time use and won't charge it ever again.
Nikos and most of the guest artists, like Brent Schoonover, produced their work entirely with digital tools instead of traditional pencils and pens. Since collectors are still interested in buying comics art, we've adopted the new practice of offering original art for sale by printing pieces on high-quality paper with certificates of authenticity. With a guarantee that we'll only sell a piece once and never print it again, collectors will receive a piece produced through 21st century methods which will remain one-of-a-kind.