Dapper Assassin Manga Crowdfunding Campaign
A vibrant, style-driven vigilante epic set in the streets of a Futuristic but ancient Florida — join Khauzie’s journey by backing our campaign and unlocking exclusive rewards.
Campaign Description
Step into the sun-soaked streets of Florida with Dapper Assassin, a manga where couture meets carnage and cultural pride fuels every panel. Follow Khauzie, a sharp-dressed vigilante who wields sartorial finesse and stealthy skill to protect his community from the shadows. Each chapter marries high-fashion aesthetics with pulse-pounding action, celebrating Black excellence and the vibrant spirit of the Sunshine State.
We’re asking for your support to transform this vision into a tangible keepsake. Your pledge will fund professional linework and coloring, premium-quality printing, and seamless global delivery—so backers everywhere can hold Khauzie’s journey in their hands. Join us in crafting a landmark manga that not only entertains but uplifts, inspires, and redefines what it means to be a hero in style.
Campaign Overview
Dapper Assassin is a new manga series that blends high-fashion aesthetics, cultural pride, and pulse-pounding action.
We’re seeking $15,000 to fund professional art, high-quality printing, and worldwide fulfillment.
Why We Need Your Support
Every dollar brings us closer to a polished printed volume, crisp digital editions, and immersive extras.
With your pledge, we’ll cover:
- Full-color illustration and lettering
- Glossy, durable paperback production
- International shipping and handling
- Marketing, stretch goals, and platform fees
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Allocation |
| Art & Lettering | $5,000 |
| Printing & Production | $6,000 |
| Shipping & Fulfillment | $2,000 |
| Marketing & Promo | $1,500 |
| Platform Fees & Taxes | $500 |
| Contingency Buffer | $2,000 |
| Total | $17,000 |
Note: We’ve set a stretch-adjusted goal of $17,000 to ensure all backers get the best quality.
Project Timeline
- Story & Character Design (Months 1–2)
- Art & Inking (Months 3–5)
- Lettering, Final Edits (Month 6)
- Printing & Quality Check (Months 7–8)
- Shipping & Digital Delivery (Month 9)
Support Tiers & Rewards
| Pledge | Tier Name | Rewards |
| $5 | Supporter | Digital desktop/mobile wallpapers + Thank-you email |
| $15 | Digital Reader | PDF volume (early access) + wallpapers + name in digital credits |
| $30 | Collector | Printed manga volume (paperback) + PDF + wallpapers + name in printed credits |
| $50 | Art Lover | Signed paperback + 2 art prints + enamel pin + all Collector rewards |
| $100 | Backer’s Edition | Deluxe hardcover + exclusive character sticker + art book PDF + all Art Lover rewards |
| $250 | Creator’s Circle | Original character sketch by the artist + name in “Special Thanks” + all Backer’s rewards |
| $500 | Executive Producer | Your likeness cameo as a side character + personalized thank-you video + all Creator’s rewards |
| $1,000 | Legendary Patron | Complete original manga cell (framed) + invitation to virtual launch party + all Executive Producer rewards |
Stretch Goals
- $20,000 – Upgrade paperback to full-color hardcover for all Collector tiers
- $30,000 – Release a mini side-story issue exclusively for backers
- $40,000 – Produce an animated trailer and behind-the-scenes artbook