Jay David, better known to many as YouTuber Drunk3P0, has launched a pre-order campaign via Rippasend for his new graphic novel Achromatic Chronicles: Green. This marks the first major campaign from Rippasend, a platform that specializes in publishing, distribution, and fulfillment for creators of all sizes.
The FIRST RippaSend project is LIVE!
‘Achromatic Chronicles: Green’ has crossed $25K!
Be a part of the adventure and pre-order your copy TODAY! 🟢 pic.twitter.com/gSYi7kL1al
— RippaSend (@RippaSend) October 25, 2024
The 75-day campaign is off to a strong start, having (as of this writing) made $31,299 of its $50,000 goal. Jay is the author of this work, with illustrations done by Erik Hodson. On the official Rippasend campaign page, the Acromatic Chronicles series is described as stories that “promise to inspire, captivate, and entertain readers of all ages.”
The official synopsis of the story for Achromatic Chronicles reads:
“The Achromatic Chronicles is a captivating series following young Jon from the Gray World—a place bereft of color and steeped in monotony. Jon’s curious nature and yearning to be different set him apart in a society where conformity reigns supreme. One fateful day, Jon meets Blue, a new friend who unveils a world brimming with colors, adventure, and limitless possibilities. Thus begins Jon’s extraordinary journey—an odyssey teeming with pirates and queens, as he strives to find his unique voice amidst a newly vibrant world.
“In Achromatic Chronicles: Blue, we witness Jon’s transformation as he steps out of his grayscale existence and into the colorful adventures that await him. With Achromatic Chronicles: Green, the story expands to include Jon’s friend, Fortuna, and her quest to bring hope and individuality back to the Gray World with the help of her new friend, Green. Each book brings fresh stories, vibrant characters, and invaluable lessons about self-discovery, courage, and the importance of embracing one’s uniqueness.”
When speaking with Jay earlier today, the YouTube sensation said that his readers can expect, “an all-age adventure series that helps young people realize they don’t have to be perfect to have value and purpose.”
Avery Silman aka Isom in Isom #1 (2022), Rippaverse; Rippasend is publishing Achromatic Chronicles.
This campaign features exclusive pre-order packages that include:
- Achromatic Chronicles: Blue
- Achromatic Chronicles: Green
- Collector’s Editions for Both Books
- CGC-Graded Editions
- Exclusive T-shirts
- Stress Ball Companions
Achromatic Chronicles is the latest in a series of independent creative projects to hit the comic book world. This ongoing trend seems poised to break the traditional comic book publishing industry that has for so long been dominated solely by Marvel and DC. Its led to a swell of popular creative works rising up to the delight of quality-starved readers the world over. Companies like Rippaverse and Big Man Comics have seen great success in launching books that break the traditional mold, creating a hot new market practically overnight.
“This was something that took years to make,” Jay said when speaking to That Park Place about the campaign. “I’m very excited that people are enjoying it. It’s an absolute joy to see people enjoying something that you created.”
By supporting smaller independent creators in these campaigns, readers are able to take more control over the comic book and graphic novel industry, wrestling control away from Disney-owned Marvel and WBD-owned DC Comics.
For more information on the Achromatic Chronicles: Green campaign, or to pre-order, click here.
