Greg Pak & Jonathan Coulton’s “Code Monkey Save World” Kickstarter Doubles It’s Goal on 2nd Day

“Code Monkey Save World”, the graphic novel Kickstarter project launched on April 15th by Greg Pak and Jonathan Coulton, already raised $79,000 on it’s second day, more than doubling its initial goal of $39,000.

With this early success, Pak and Coulton have vowed to double the page count from 60 pages to 80 pages.  All backers who choose rewards that include the book will receive the expanded book at no extra cost. All backers who choose mailed rewards will also receive “Code Monkey Save World” stickers at no extra charge.

“We had a feeling this was a good idea, but I think we’re both overwhelmed by the response,” says Coulton. “It’s wonderful to feel so well-supported, but mostly I’m excited about what other cool stuff we might be able to create with this unexpected windfall. Maybe jetpacks!”

 “Seriously, y’all, we love you,” says Pak. “I’m not even kidding. This project started because Jonathan and I had a big, goofy idea we fell in love with. But it’s becoming real because of the support and excitement of hundreds of awesome Kickstarter backers. You guys are the best.”

May 15th is the deadline for the Kickstarter.  If you are interested in backing this project, you can find more information at www.codemonkeycomix.com.

“Code Monkey Save World” is a graphic novel written by Greg Pak (“Planet Hulk,” “Batman/Superman,” “Magneto Testament”) and drawn by Takeshi Miyazawa (“Runaways”) based on the songs of internet superstar musician Jonathan Coulton. , Jessica Kholinne (“X-Treme X-Men”) will color, and Simon Bowland (“Incredible Hercules”) will letter. The book will be distributed digitally by Monkeybrain Comics via Comixology.

The book follows Code Monkey, the put-upon coding monkey from the eponymous Coulton song, as he teams up with the seething, lovelorn super-villain from Coulton’s song “Skullcrusher Mountain.” The unlikely duo fight robots, office worker zombies, and maybe even each other as they struggle to impress the amazing women for whom they fruitlessly long. 

Other characters include office-worker-turned-action-heroine Matilde (the “you” to whom the song “Code Monkey” is sung), Laura the Robo Queen (from the song “The Future Soon”), Zombie Bob (from “Re: Your Brains”) and the heroic curler (from “Curl”). 

Timdogg

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