Authentic Editions proudly presents a collection of the 15 most terrifying Pre-Code horror comics from The Golden Age, each issue lovingly reproduced as a modern facsimile of the original, complete with 10c cover price and original ads.
Latest Updates from Our Project:
🎉 $375,000 Reached – Thank You, Backers! ➕ More on What's Next 📦
over 1 year ago
– Tue, Dec 10, 2024 at 01:51:59 PM
Backers, this is a moment to celebrate YOU! Thanks to your incredible support, we’ve crossed the$375,000 mark, making this campaign one of the most exciting and successful in Pre-Code Horror history. Your passion, enthusiasm, and dedication to preserving these legendary comics continue to inspire us every day.
📦 Fulfillment Update: Forward Progress
We know you’re eager to get your hands on these beautiful facsimile editions, and we’re just as excited to deliver them to you. While this process is taking a little longer than anticipated, rest assured that we’re focused on every detail to make sure everything is perfect.
We’re working with two incredible partners to make fulfillment as smooth and meticulous as possible:
• Backerkit: They’re handling the collection of your final shipping information and making sure all orders are properly organized.
• Bulu: Our packing and shipping partner, Bulu will carefully assemble and ship each package to ensure your collectibles arrive in pristine condition.
🗓️ What’s Next?
Here’s what you can expect as we move forward:
1. Backerkit Surveys Starting next week (not this week, sadly), surveys will go out to collect shipping details and confirm your rewards. This process is essential to make sure everything is just right, and you’ll also have the chance to add new items to your existing order if you’d like to expand your collection.
2. Final Print Run and Production Once surveys are complete, we’ll lock down the final print run and go to press. This includes everything—books, boxes, posters, trading cards, and more!
3. Timeline • Early January: Printing begins. • Mid-January: Rewards ship to our fulfillment partner, Bulu, for packing and shipping. • Late January to February: Delivery to your doorstep, depending on your location.
We’ll provide regular weekly updates with progress reports, behind-the-scenes photos, and videos as the presses roll and your rewards come to life.
Still Time to Share and a Bonus to Come!
While the initial campaign is closed, there’s still time for late pledges—so don’t hesitate to share this project with anyone who loves classic horror and beautifully crafted facsimile comics.
Plus, we’ve got an exciting bonus announcement coming soon, just for YOU our backers. Stay tuned—you won’t want to miss it!
Thank you again for making this campaign such an overwhelming success. Your patience and support mean everything to us, and we’re honored to bring these incredible comics back to life for fans like you.
📣 Exciting News for Pre-Code Horror and 🍷Chamber of Chills Fans!
over 1 year ago
– Mon, Dec 09, 2024 at 03:44:20 PM
We’re thrilled to share an incredible milestone for one of the standout comics from our “Frightening 15” collection. A copy of Chamber of Chills #19, graded CGC 4.0, just sold at auction for $10,800, shattering its previous high of $931 in 2015.
📈That’s an astonishing increase of over 1,000% in value—a testament to how iconic and sought-after this material has become.
This record-breaking sale highlights the immense historical and collector significance of Chamber of Chills #19, which features Lee Elias’s legendary cover. The cover’s influence extends beyond comics, famously inspiring the Misfits’ album Die Die My Darling.
Chamber of Chills #19 Authentic Edition Cover. Original Art by Lee Elias.
🙏 We also want to extend a special thank you to Key Collector Comics for sharing this exciting news and for their ongoing support of our campaign and the work we’re doing with Authentic Editions. Their recognition of this historic sale is deeply appreciated and reflects their incredible impact in the world of comic collecting. If you’re not already using the Key Collector Comics app, it’s a must-have resource for keeping up with trends and values in the market.
🧐 For more details on this incredible sale and the legacy of Chamber of Chills #19, visit Key Collector Comics here:
As we’ve seen, the interest in these classic titles is stronger than ever. Thank you for being part of this journey with us, and stay tuned for more updates on how Authentic Editions is bringing these iconic works back to life!
📦 Rewards Are Underway – Thank You for Your Incredible Support!
over 1 year ago
– Fri, Dec 06, 2024 at 01:00:52 PM
Hello Backers,
We want to take a moment to thank you again for making the Pre-Code Horror Authentic Editions campaign such a monumental success. Rest assured, we’re hard at work to get your rewards into your hands as quickly and carefully as possible. Here’s where things stand:
The Process is Underway
We’re finalizing details with our printer to ensure every book, collector’s box, and reward meets the obsessive standards you expect. The exceptional quality and detail of this collection are exemplified by the iconic cover of Chamber of Chills #19, where the intricate coloring techniques and vintage printing dots make the image leap off the page. Seeing it restored to all its glory is nothing short of awe-inspiring, and we can’t wait for you to experience it...
🤯 Here's a sneak peek:
📅 Timeline and Next Steps
Here’s what to expect:
1. Late Pledges Open for 1 More Week Late pledges are still available as we finalize the print run. If you know anyone who missed out, there’s still time for them to join the fun and secure these classic treasures.
2. Surveys Start Next Week Backers will receive a survey from our partners at Backerkit around the middle of next week. This will allow you to provide your shipping information, finalize delivery details, and make any last-minute adjustments to your pledge.
3. The Fulfillment Process Once surveys are complete/being completed: • Print the books, collector’s boxes, and other rewards. • Deliver everything to our fulfillment center partners. • They’ll meticulously pack each box with the correct set of rewards and ship them to you with the care these collectibles deserve.
We’ll provide updates at each stage so you know exactly where things stand.Transparency is key, and we want you to be as excited about this process as we are!
👀 Exciting Bonus Announcement Coming Soon!
While we move through these steps, we have a thrilling bonus announcement to share over the next couple of days. Keep an eye out for it—you won’t want to miss this exclusive surprise.
📣 Spread the Word: Late Pledges Close Soon!
With one week left for late pledges, it’s a great time to spread the word and invite others to join the campaign. Every backer helps preserve these classic treasures and makes this project even more impactful.
Thank you again for your patience, support, and enthusiasm. This collection is a celebration of comic history, and we’re honored to bring it to you.
YOU KILLED IT! 🎉 $350,000 REACHED – ALL STRETCH GOALS UNLOCKED! 🎉 NEXT STEPS COMING...
over 1 year ago
– Mon, Dec 02, 2024 at 01:03:40 PM
Backers, you’ve done it!
Thanks to your overwhelming support, we’ve officially crossed $350,000, unlocking the final stretch goal for ALL BACKERS: theUncut Trading Card Sheet! That’s right—every stretch goal for this campaign is now complete, making this an epic Pre-Code Horror collection unlike anything ever created.
But the story doesn’t end here!
Late Pledges Still Open
Even though we’ve reached this thrilling milestone, late pledges are still open for the next week or so as we finalize details with our printer and fulfillment partners. If you or someone you know missed out, there’s still time to join the horror and secure this legendary collection.
📦 Next Steps: Fulfillment and Shipping
We’re working closely with Backerkit to ensure every backer’s rewards are delivered smoothly. Later this week, we’ll share a dedicated update with more details about:
• Collecting Shipping Info: When and how we’ll gather addresses and confirm your orders.
• Delivery Timeline: Updates on printing, packaging, and when you can expect your books to arrive.
Rest assured, we’re pulling out all the stops to get these hauntingly beautiful collections into your hands as soon as possible!
🫣 A Glimpse into the Future
As we wrap up this campaign, we’re already looking toward our next exciting collection—and we’ve got something special planned just for Pre-Code Horror backers. While we can’t say much yet, expect an exclusive reward and special offer to show our gratitude for your incredible support. Stay tuned for more—it’s going to be something truly unforgettable!
Thank you for making this campaign an incredible success. You’ve helped revive a crucial part of comic history, and we couldn’t have done it without you.
✅ The campaign closed... but it's NOT OVER 👀
over 1 year ago
– Sat, Nov 30, 2024 at 01:49:29 PM
Happy Saturday Backers,
We hope you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving (if you celebrate) and are enjoying a cozy, relaxing weekend. As we close out this incredible week, we wanted to send our heartfelt thanks once again for making the Pre-Code Horror Authentic Editions campaign a spine-tingling success.
✅ Over $343,000 Raised – And the Story’s Not Over!
The campaign officially closed with over $343,000 raised, but that’s not the end of this haunting tale. Next week, we’ll be working with Backerkit to kick off the fulfillment process. We’ll share an update soon on how everything will work—including collecting addresses—to ensure you get your books as quickly as possible.
👀 In the meantime, even though the campaign has ended, there’s still time to grab these books! We’ve kept every available reward tier open for late pledges, so if you know someone who missed out, this is their chance to join the horror and secure these legendary collectibles… but not for long!
A Stretch Goal Lives On We’re also excited to share that if we reach $350,000 during the late pledge window, we’ll still unlock the Uncut Trading Card Sheet for all backers! Let’s make it happen and ensure this ultimate collector’s bonus becomes a reality.
👀 Check Out ComicTom101’s Latest Video!
We’ve teamed up with ComicTom101 for some exciting things (more on that later), and they just dropped a killer YouTube video. It’s all about the 350,000 comic book collection they acquired last year and the incredible 🏆 Grails 🏆 they’ve discovered so far.
Some of those very books will now have Authentic versions in your hands through this campaign—how cool is that?
Frankly, we’re a little jealous of the discoveries that still await them as they go through all those books. It’s a must-watch for any comic fan!
Thank you again for all your support, and we hope you have a frightfully great rest of the weekend! Let’s hit that final stretch goal and keep the excitement going strong.
