Murder Drones Merch Drops Big: the Official Graphic Novel Is Finally Real
By James H. Sterling
On September 8, 2025, the campaign officially opened to the public. Industry trade outlet Bleeding Cool reported that the project hit $125,000 in gross receipts in under one hour, easily outstripping early conservative projections. Backer traffic surged so quickly during the first thirty minutes that the platform's checkout system experienced latency issues for international buyers trying to lock in early-bird allotments.
The funding sprint proved the sheer spending power of online animation fandoms when presented with authentic products. Rather than offering basic digital PDFs, the team structured the campaign around high-end physical ownership. The publishing package was crafted to deliver substantial artistic value: expanded Copper-9 worldbuilding, behind-the-scenes mechanical design sketches, and archival binding materials rarely afforded to web series spinoffs.
| Pledge Tier | Price Point | Core Inclusions & Exclusive Items | Fulfillment Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Operative | $15, $25 | DRM-free digital novel, mobile wallpapers, digital production notes | Early 2026 |
| Standard Softcover | $35, $50 | Trade paperback edition, promotional bookmark, campaign backer badge | Mid-2026 |
| Deluxe Hardcover Edition | $75, $95 | Foil-stamped hardcover, embossed slipcase, exclusive metal enamel pin set | Mid-2026 |
| JCJenson Elite Bundle | $160, $250 | Hardcover, variant comic singles, embroidered jacket patch, apparel piece, numbered art folio | Late 2026 |
James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.
