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Heya!

So there’s a little something that’s been going around on the news and social media lately and I would like to address it directly for my Patreon Pals and followers. The better to clear up any misinformation.

Starting November 1st, Apple is requiring that Patreon switch to their iOS in-app purchase system or risk being removed from the App Store. As a result, Apple will be applying their 30% App Store fee to all new memberships purchased in the Patreon iOS app.

Because Apple’s gonna Apple.

You can read the full article HERE, but the two most important takeaways are:

1. Your current memberships will NOT increase. This will only apply to new memberships made after November 1st and via the iOS Patreon app.

2. You can bypass this after November by joining Patreon via your web browser.

Meaning, if any iOS users want to get grandfathered in under the old payment structure, now’s the time to join! And I’m giving away these free bonus eBooks all the rest of October so there’s a carrot to go with that stick!

Join by the date shown to get the ebook, join by Monday the 14th to get all 4!

And that’s on top of all the regular perks of membership like:

⚔️ First look at new pages of The Canon of Vangel and other comics projects.

⚔️ Access to my +1000 page archive of comics.

⚔️ Behind the scenes, work in progress images, speed drawings videos, commissions, and more!

Even though Apple’s trying to stick it to its users and affiliates, it’s still a great time to join your favorite Patreon and help make your favorite creations possible.

See you on the other side and happy spooky season!

Be good!

But not too good 🎃

-Nathan

So I’ve been bad.

I haven’t been as diligent about promoting the Impure Blood 15th Anniversary Book Box Kickstarter as I usually am with my campaigns.

The reason? Well, I’ve been dealing with a little something.

I discovered water damage in the area of my basement where I store my stock of books that I’ve Kickstarted. Seems all the rain we’ve had here in Minnesota has finally caught up to me. As a result, some of the books I have on hand have been damaged.

While I am please to report that the overwhelming majority of my stock has survived unscathed, I’m still working on quantifying the total damage. Anyone with home repair experience will no doubt recognized that the carpet will need to come out and the dry wall patched.

So you can see how I’ve had my eye on other things.

That said, one week remains on the 15th Anniversary of Impure Blood Kickstarter, and it’s now more important than ever that we finish this campaign strong!

CLICK HERE to go to the campaign page.

Come hell or high water, (poor choice of words, perhaps) I am going to spend the remainder of this Kickstarter giving both it and the thousands of Impure Blood readers the attention they deserve.

As I have always said, I cannot do what I do without you.

Thanks for your patience and understanding.

Till next time, stay dry.

But not too dry 💦

Good morning!

I’m excited to announce that the 15th Anniversary Impure Blood Book Box campaign is live!

CLICK HERE to go to the campaign!

This is a limited edition production run. Each box will be numbered in the order of your pledge, making it a true collector’s item. The first backer gets Box #1! 

If we can get to our funding goal within the first 24 hours, I’ve promised that all backers a special Kickstarter exclusive mini print featuring the box cover art!

But we have to get there first!

Many reward tiers feature special discounted bundles that include hardcover copies of the series! This is a great opportunity for new readers to jump in or for returning readers to fill out their collection!

But we gotta get there first!

CLICK HERE to join the campaign!

To the beginning of the blood!

I can hardly believe it.

Fifteen years ago this autumn, I started drawing Impure Blood pages. It’s been a wild ride with challenges and triumphs a plenty, but one thing has never changed: I am insanely proud of the work I have done on this epic tale, and it has made me the graphic novelist I am today!

And so, it is with great pride that I’m announcing the

Fifteenth Anniversary Impure Blood Book Box!

CLICK HERE to go to the prelaunch page!

This is an item I’ve been asked for since I started Kicksarting the Impure Bloodhardcovers back in 2020. It’s a deluxe special edition box, sized just right for keeping all four volumes of the saga, and it’s going to look magnificent on your shelf.

Not only is this a great extra for everyone who has backed Impure Blood over the years, it’s also an opportunity for new fans to fill out their collection, get their hands on the complete series, and get their hands on guest artist mini prints that were previously only available during the original Kickstarters!

Each box will be numbered in the order of your pledge. ei. The first backer gets Box #1 and so on!

And as an extra special bonus, if we can hit our funding within the first 24 hours of launching, all backers will receive this exclusive signed 15th anniversary mini print!

And it wouldn’t be a Nathan Lueth Kickstarter if I didn’t include mass quantities of bonus digital comics to boot!

I’m bringing back the Steam-Fantasy Bundles from the original 4 Kickstarters, and will be unveiling them over the course of the campaign!

Launch day is this Friday, so CLICK HERE and hit the “Notify Me” button so you can be informed the second we launch!

I’m so very grateful to have worked on Impure Blood for this long, and I’m excited to celebrate this huge milestone with you! Thanks so much for following along!

More soon!

Till then, be good!

Bot not too good 😉

Happy Mid-May y’all!

In honor of the launch of chapter 4 of The Canon of Vangel, it’s time to celebrate NPR style! Unlock exclusive content and become a vital part of The Canon of Vangel!

For one special week, I’m offering a treasure trove of rewards for new and existing patrons!

🌟 Free Comics: Enjoy a curated selection of other awesome indie creators that I know you’re going to love! I’ll be posting a new one every day!

📹 Personalized Shoutout Videos: Receive a special thank-you message from me to you!

📬 Signed Postcards: Get a piece of art delivered right to your doorstep, signed with a personal touch!

All this on top of the perks of membership! Like…

📅 Early Access to Comic Pages: Be the first to see new pages of the Canon of Vangel before anyone else! First one’s coming out this week!

🎨 Speed Drawing Videos: Watch my creative process in real-time, from sketch to final masterpiece!

🔍 Work-in-Progress Images: Get a behind-the-scenes look at how my comics come to life!

📚 Access to My Archive: Dive into over 1,000 pages of comics, spanning my 20 year career!

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to gain access to these amazing perks! Join us on Patreon from May 20-25 and be part of something truly special! You backing is a vital part of being an indie self-publisher and helps offset the cost of creating the content you love!

Thanks in advance! I’m looking forward to sharing some of these awesome perks with you!

As always, remember to be good.

But not too good 😉

-Nathan

Heya Patreon Pals!
I just updated The Archive to include Clockwork Castle and The Canon of Vangel # 3!!

That on top of the +1000 pages of comics available to six dollar and up members!

CLICK HERE to view everything that’s on the archive!

Heya!

I have a favor to ask.

You seem like a cool cat, I want to get to know you better. You and all my readers, for that matter. It helps me make more cool stuff that’s more in line with what you like!

I’m a people pleaser that way.

So if you would be so kind as to click here and answer a few questions it would be super helpful!

Take Survey

I’ll even sweeten the pot a bit. Everyone who completes the survey will be entered into a drawing for a $25 Amazon Gift Card.

I’ve got two cards to give away and I’ll pick a winner once I get 100 surveys, so dawdle not!

Click here, do the thing, win a prize maybe. It’s that easy.

Take Survey

Thanks in advance! I really appreciate it.

Take it easy and remember to be good!

But not too good 😉

-Nathan

Hey gang!

I’m off on vacation to the UK for a couple weeks taking in some much needed rest after creating two comics and being a part of two Kickstarters so far this year.

But my holiday is my your gain!

The next 19 days, my Patreon Pals will be getting an exclusive, never before seen, first attempt at what would eventually become The Canon of Vangel!

Created way back in 2008, it was originally envisioned as Cops meets Buffy The Vampire Slayer, following around a team of modern day Paladins and the scenarios they have to deal with. Originally created as a submission to TokyoPop’s Rising Stars of Manga contest. It was rejected and I understand why. I had a lot to learn about lettering and my style wasn’t quite fully developed yet. Still, the seeds of Vangel are there, and I think I’ve ultimately cooked up a much better series now that it’s had a chance to marinate for another couple decades.

To celebrate crossing the two-thirds funded mark, I‘m offering 25% off The Bibliophile rewards tier! A collection of 5 hardcovers and 5 softcover comprising every book I’ve ever Kickstarted. 

 The sale only lasts till noon on Friday, so get ‘em before they’re gone!

CLICK HERE to lock in yours today!

Because I’ve never met a band wagon I couldn’t jump on.