Logo used for the Kickstarter campaign
Kickstarter is a site that allows projects to be set up for crowd-sourced funding. In 2013, Czajkowski started a crowdfunding project through Kickstarter to self-publish the first volume of Ava's Demon. Besides a full-color book, Czajkowski offered downloads for the animated comics. The webcomic successfully raised $217,036 USD by June 2013. In 2015, another Kickstarter campaign was launched to publish the second volume of Ava's Demon, as well as to re-print the first volume. Along with donation perks, an animated chapter video would be created by Studio Yotta, known for their animated videos for internet comedy group Starbomb. The campaign was successfully funded.
Book One[]
3,756 backers pledged $217,036 to help bring this project to life.
The Story[]
Ava's Demon is an ongoing science fiction and fantasy, multimedia webcomic about a girl named Ava and the demon haunting her.
Well...ok...it's a bit more complicated than that. The demon might just be the ghost of an alien queen, Wrathia, seeking revenge on the one that destroyed her empire, a god-like figure named Titan. The story follows Ava as she makes her way across the universe, teaming up with the demon haunting her on a quest for revenge, while fighting her own inner demons along the way.
The Book[]
The goal of the Kickstarter is to raise 12k to publish at least 2000 copies of a 9''x 9'' hardcover, first edition book with the first 500 panels of this story for all the fans! It will be approximately 150-200 pages, 2 panels per page, in full color with broken down frames of all three chapter animations. If stretch goals are met, art and making of sections will be added to the back of the book!
Pledges[]
All tiers $250 and above have the back cover variant "PACT MAKER", with an official seal proving your dedication to the comic and will ONLY be printed for this kickstarter!
| $10+ | DIGITAL PACT - A high-resolution download of the book in its entirety
and three HD 1080p downloads of the chapter animations, plus my undying gratitude to you, kind backer! |
398 backers |
| $20+ | ONLY THE RED KEY - A red plastic 3D printed key replica on a wearable necklace. With this you will also get the PDF and three animation downloads. | 202 backers |
| $30+ | VANILLA PACT - The Ava's Demon first edition, 9''x9'' hardcover book in all its glory. With this you will also get the PDF and three animation downloads. | 2,008 backers |
| $55+ | SIGNED PACT - The Ava's Demon book SIGNED by the author and a random panel print. With this you will also get the PDF and the 3 downloads of the HD animations | 471 backers |
| $65+ | ONLY THE BRONZE KEY - Ava's bronze key necklace in a satin bag. With this you will also get a random panel print, the PDF and the 3 downloads of the HD animations. | 94 backers |
| $85+ | BUTTON AND FINE ART PACT - A set of buttons with characters and 1 random fine art print by either the author or the official artists. PLUS The Ava's Demon book SIGNED by the author, PDF, Animation downloads, and 1 random panel print. | 75 backers |
| $100+ | THE RED KEY AND BOOK- A polished-plastic, to-scale replica of Ava's Key on a wearable necklace. PLUS the Ava's Demon book SIGNED by the author, PDF, Animation downloads, 1 random panel print, a set of buttons, and 1 random fine art print. | 71 backers |
| $150+ | THE BRONZE KEY AND BOOK - A bronze-plated, to-scale replica of Ava's Key on a wearable necklace presented to you in a red satin bag and a signed book, TWO random fine art prints, 1 random panel print, and the downloadable PDF of the book and all three animations. | 274 backers |
| $200+ | BRONZE KEY, BOOK, AND MORE - A bronze-plated, to-scale replica of Ava's Key on a wearable necklace presented to you in a red satin bag.... PLUS the Ava's Demon book SIGNED by the author with the PDF, Animation downloads, 1 random panel print, a set of buttons, and TWO random fine art prints. | 21 backers |
| $250+ | THE "PACT MAKER" - The Ava's Demon book SIGNED by the author with the "OFFICIAL PACT MAKER" seal on the back cover, THREE fine art prints, A bronze-plated, to-scale replica of Ava's Key on a wearable necklace presented to you in a red satin bag, PDF, animation downloads, 1 random panel print, and a set of buttons. | 53 backers |
| $300+ | THE INK PACT - Signed original ink illustration of a random character, presented to you in a protective sleeve. PLUS the Ava's Demon book SIGNED by the author with the "OFFICIAL PACT MAKER" seal on the back cover, A bronze-plated, to-scale replica of Ava's Key on a wearable necklace presented to you in a red satin bag, PDF, animation downloads, 1 random panel print, a set of buttons, and ALL fine art prints. | 16 backers |
| $400+ | THE PAINT PACT - Signed original mini painting of a random character from the comic, presented to you in a protective sleeve, as well as an ink drawing of a random character. PLUS the Ava's Demon book SIGNED by the author with the "OFFICIAL PACT MAKER" seal on the back cover, A bronze-plated, to-scale replica of Ava's Key on a wearable necklace presented to you in a red satin bag, PDF, animation downloads, 1 random panel print, a set of buttons, and ALL fine art prints | 3 backers |
| $500+ | THE PORTRAIT PACT - A digitally painted portrait of yourself as you would appear in the Ava's Demon universe - printed for you and signed, as well as a download to the high resolution digital copy. PLUS all previous rewards. | 9 backers |
| $1,000+ | THE DEMON PACT - Digital portrait of a demon specially designed for you in the Ava's Demon Universe, added to the portrait of you - printed for you and signed, as well as a download to the high resolution digital copy. You will also appear in a future panel or series of panels in the comic. PLUS all previous rewards. | 10 backers |
| $5,000+ | THE GOLDEN STATUE - A limited edition, gold plated figurine of Ava on a book pedestal as well as the Ava's Demon Book, signed with an autograph, a drawing, and a personal message to the reader. Plus all the rewards of the $1000 tier. | 1 backer |
| $10,000 | IMMORTALITY - A personal 10 panel update by the author for you and your demon, immortalized on the website, and in your own personal printed copy. Your very own animation of you and your demon making a pact with music of your choice. A full paid weekend on a sketchjam and garden tea party with the author and artists. (limited to two people per $10,000)
Plus all previous rewards in the $5000 tier. |
0 backers |
Stretch goals[]
| $50,000 | A signed fine art print, a sheet of stickers, and a signed thank you card for every backer that buys a book! as well as high-resolution downloads of all the art prints and a pack of new desktop wallpaper for all backers! |
| $100,000 | Character and environment profiles will be added to the book! along with author commentary on each and what inspired them! all tears $20 and up get a giant technicolor Ava sticker, the sheet of stickers already announced, book marks, and a signed thank you card. all tears with a book get ALL art prints, tears $150 and up get all art prints twice the size! |
| $150,000 | I will add an extra, making of art section at the end of the book, a solid amount of pages full of sketches, ideas, old and new artwork, potential character and environment designs, and scribbles. I will also post a tutorial/video of my process permanently on the website so no one will ever ever have to ask me how I paint ever again. all backers 20$ and up get a special antique finish pin, showing you backed and very first Kickstarter! |
| $200,000 | More updates!! At least 20 panels a week, 3D animation in future updates, more art, contests, merchandise, and convention visits!! |
Special Thanks[]
A special thanks to the official Ava's Demon musicians and artists!:
Dana Guerrieri for her art prints! Dana is currently a student at Art Center College of Design in California, previously an animation student at the School of Visual Arts. You can also follow her ontumblr!
Maya Kern for her art prints! Maya Kern is a recent graduate of the Minneapolis College of Art and Design for Comics and Illustration. You can also follow her on tumblr!
Gabriella Rossetti is also a student currently attending Art Center College of Design in California! You can follow her on tumblr!
Musicians[]
Elsiane's Stephane and Elsieanne for giving me the rights to use "Time For Us" in the End of Chapter One animation.
Ashleigh-Rose Hoffman for her song in The Pact animation.
Will "Wellmanicuredman" Ascenzo for his song "The Demon" used in The Plan animation.
Clark Powell and RJ Lake for their collab "A Heaven Broad and Ochre" used in the kickstarter video!
Book Two[]
3,729 backers pledged $351,076 to help bring this project to life.
The Story[]
Ava's Demon is an ongoing science fiction and fantasy, multimedia webcomic about a girl named Ava and the demon haunting her.
Well...ok...it's a bit more complicated than that. The demon might just be the ghost of an alien queen, Wrathia, seeking revenge on the one that destroyed her empire, a god-like figure named Titan. The story follows Ava as she makes her way across the universe, teaming up with the demon haunting her on a quest for revenge, while fighting her own inner demons along the way.
The Book[]
This is the second Ava's Demon Kickstarter running to publish Book Two, and reprint Book One!
The goals of this kickstarter are to raise 75k to publish at least 2000 copies of a 9''x 9'' hardcover, first edition Book Two with the next 769 panels of this story, and to reprint Book One for anyone that missed out the first time. The goal this time around is much higher because it is more accurately based on the cost of printing and reprinting 400 page books.
Book Two will be green and Tuls Themed, approximately 400-450 pages, 2 panels per page, in full color with broken down frames of Maggie's Garden animation. If stretch goals are met, character profiles and making-of will either be put in the back of the book or will be issued separately as a PDF.
Pledges[]
Book One remains the same as the first kickstarter: 420 pages, art-of section in the back. It is Edition Two of the first book, updated with the newer, retouched panels and art.
All tiers $250 and above have the back cover variant "PACT MAKER", with an official seal (improved) showing your dedication to the comic!
| $1+ | My undying gratitude for your support in Ava's Demon! | 66 backers |
| $15+ | DIGITAL PACT - A high-resolution PDF of the books 1 and 2 in their entirety. HD 1080p downloads of the chapter animations, and A digital THANK YOU card for your support in Ava's Demon! | 576 backers |
| $30+ | PIN PACT - A set of 4 new collectible pins. Comes with stickers, a random card, high-resolution PDFs of the books 1 and 2 in their entirety, and animation downloads. | 141 backers |
| $40+ | SPEED PACT BOOK ONE - Book One with no add-ons to ensure you receive the book quickly. With this you will also get high-resolution PDFs of the books 1 and 2 in their entirety and animation downloads. | 25 backers |
| $40+ | SPEED PACT BOOK TWO - Book Two with no add-ons to ensure you receive the book quickly. With this you will also get high-resolution PDFs of the books 1 and 2 in their entirety and animation downloads. | 211 backers |
| $50+ | BOOK ONE - The Ava's Demon Book One, 9''x9'' hardcover book in all its glory. Comes with stickers and a set of 6 cards. With this you will also get high-resolution PDFs of the books 1 and 2 in their entirety and animation downloads. | 81 backers |
| $50+ | BOOK TWO - The Ava's Demon Book Two, 9''x9'' hardcover book in all its glory. Comes with stickers and a set of 6 cards. With this you will also get high-resolution PDFs of the books 1 and 2 in their entirety and animation downloads. | 608 backers |
| $65+ | BOOK ONE - SIGNED - The Ava's Demon Book One, 9''x9'' hardcover book in all its glory SIGNED by the author. Comes with set of 6 cards and stickers. With this you will also get high-resolution PDFs of the books 1 and 2 in their entirety and animation downloads. | 26 backers |
| $65+ | BOOK TWO - SIGNED - The Ava's Demon Book Two, 9''x9'' hardcover book in all its glory SIGNED by the author. Comes with set of 6 cards and stickers. With this you will also get high-resolution PDFs of the books 1 and 2 in their entirety and animation downloads. | 192 backers |
| $65+ | ONLY THE BRONZE KEY - Ava's bronze key necklace in a satin bag. With this you will also get high-resolution PDFs of the books 1 and 2 in their entirety and animation downloads. | 30 backers |
| $80+ | SPEED PACT BOOKS 1 + 2 - Books One and Two with no add-ons to ensure you receive the book quickly. With this you will also get high-resolution PDFs of the books 1 and 2 in their entirety and animation downloads. | 442 backers |
| $85+ | BOOK TWO - PIN PACT - SIGNED Ava's Demon Book Two, 9''x9'' hardcover book in all its glory and a set of 4 collectible pins. With this you will also get a set of 6 cards, stickers, high-resolution PDFs of the books 1 and 2 in their entirety and animation downloads. | 160 backers |
| $85+ | ONLY MAGNOLIA'S NECKLACE - Maggie's pendant on a silver necklace in a satin bag. With this you will also get high-resolution PDFs of the books 1 and 2 in their entirety and animation downloads. | 28 backers |
| $100+ | BOOKS ONE AND TWO - The Ava's Demon Books One and Two, 9''x9'' hardcover books in all their glory.Comes with a set of 6 cards and stickers. With this you will also get high-resolution PDFs of the books 1 and 2 in their entirety and animation downloads. | 444 backers |
| $130+ | BOOKS ONE AND TWO - SIGNED - The Ava's Demon Books One and Two, 9''x9'' hardcover books in all their glory, signed by the author. Comes with a set of 6 cards and stickers. With this you will also get high-resolution PDFs of the books 1 and 2 in their entirety and animation downloads. | 167 backers |
| $130+ | BOOKS ONE AND TWO PIN PACT - The Ava's Demon Books One and Two, 9''x9'' hardcover books in all their glory.Comes with 4 pins a set of 6 cards and stickers. With this you will also get high-resolution PDFs of the books 1 and 2 in their entirety and animation downloads. | 86 backers |
| $150+ | BOOK ONE AND BRONZE KEY - Comes with Ava's Demon Book One signed by the author, a bronze-plated, to-scale replica of Ava's Key on a wearable necklace presented to you in a red satin bag. With this you will also get a set of 6 cards, stickers, high-resolution PDFs of the books 1 and 2 in their entirety and animation downloads. | 8 backers |
| $150+ | BOOK TWO AND MAGGIE'S NECKLACE - Comes with Ava's Demon Book Two signed by the author, Maggie's pendant and necklace in a satin bag. With this you will also get a set of 6 cards, stickers, high-resolution PDFs of the books 1 and 2 in their entirety and animation downloads. | 108 backers |
| $150+ | BOOK TWO AND BRONZE KEY- Comes with Ava's Demon Book Two signed by the author, a bronze-plated, to-scale replica of Ava's Key on a wearable necklace presented to you in a red satin bag. With this you will also get a set of 6 cards, stickers, high-resolution PDFs of the books 1 and 2 in their entirety and animation downloads. | 5 backers |
| $150+ | DUAL NECKLACE PACT - Come with a bronze-plated, to-scale replica of Ava's Key on a wearable necklace presented to you in a red satin bag. Maggie's pendant on a silver necklace in a satin bag. With this you will also get high-resolution PDFs of the books 1 and 2 in their entirety and animation downloads. | 5 backers |
| $160+ | BOOKS ONE AND TWO PIN PACT - SIGNED - The Ava's Demon Books One and Two, 9''x9'' hardcover books in all their glory, signed by the author. Comes with 4 pins, a set of 6 cards and stickers. With this you will also get high-resolution PDFs of the books 1 and 2 in their entirety and animation downloads. | 39 backers |
| $180+ | BOOK TWO AND MAGGIE'S NECKLACE - PIN PACT- Comes with Ava's Demon Book Two signed by the author,4 pins ,Maggie's pendant and necklace in a satin bag. With this you will also get a set of 6 cards, stickers, high-resolution PDFs of the books 1 and 2 in their entirety and animation downloads. | 28 backers |
| $180+ | DUAL NECKLACE PIN PACT- Come with a bronze-plated, to-scale replica of Ava's Key on a wearable necklace presented to you in a red satin bag. Maggie's pendant on a silver necklace in a satin bag. A set of 4 pins and a set of 6 cards.With this you will also get high-resolution PDFs of the books 1 and 2 in their entirety and animation downloads. | 3 backers |
| $200+ | BOOKS ONE AND TWO AND MAGGIE'S NECKLACE - Comes with Ava's Demon Book Two signed by the author, Maggie's pendant and necklace in a satin bag. With this you will also get a set of 6 cards, stickers, high-resolution PDFs of the books 1 and 2 in their entirety and animation downloads. | 12 backers |
| $200+ | BOOKS ONE AND TWO AND BRONZE KEY - Comes with Ava's Demon Book Two signed by the author, , a bronze-plated, to-scale replica of Ava's Key on a wearable necklace presented to you in a red satin bag.With this you will also get a set of 6 cards, stickers, high-resolution PDFs of the books 1 and 2 in their entirety and animation downloads. | 3 backers |
| $245+ | BOOKS ONE AND TWO NECKLACE AND PIN PACT - SIGNED - The Ava's Demon Books One and Two, 9''x9'' hardcover books in all their glory, signed by the author. Comes with 4 pins, a set of 6 cards and stickers. A bronze-plated, to-scale replica of Ava's Key on a wearable necklace presented to you in a red satin bag. Maggie's pendant and necklace in a satin bag. With this you will also get high-resolution PDFs of the books 1 and 2 in their entirety and animation downloads. | 85 backers |
| $250+ | BOOK ONE "PACT MAKER"- SIGNED by the author with the "OFFICIAL PACT MAKER" seal on the back cover, A bronze-plated, to-scale replica of Ava's Key on a wearable necklace presented to you in a red satin bag, PDFs of book one and two, animation downloads, random prints, a set of buttons, set of 4 pins and a set of 6 cards. | 3 backers |
| $250+ | BOOK TWO "PACT MAKER" - SIGNED by the author with the "OFFICIAL PACT MAKER" seal on the back cover, A replica of Maggie's Necklace presented to you in a satin bag, PDFs of book one and two, animation downloads, random prints, a set of buttons, a set of 4 pins and a set of 6 cards. | 61 backers |
| $300+ | BOOK TWO "PACT MAKER" - SIGNED PINPACT by the author with the "OFFICIAL PACT MAKER" seal on the back covers, Maggie's Necklace and Ava's Key presented to you in a satin bag, PDFs of book one and two, animation downloads, random prints, a set of buttons, a set of 4 pins, a set of 6 cards, and an ink sketch of a character of your choice. | 14 backers |
| $500+ | BOOKS ONE + TWO "PACT MAKER" - SIGNED by the author with the "OFFICIAL PACT MAKER" seal on the back covers, Maggie's Necklace and Ava's Key presented to you in a satin bag, PDFs of book one and two, animation downloads, random prints, a set of buttons, a set of 4 pins, a set of 6 cards, and an ink sketch of a character of your choice. | 49 backers |
| $1,000+ | THE DEMON PACT - Digital portrait of a demon specially designed for you in the Ava's Demon Universe, added to a portrait of yourself - printed for you and signed, as well as a download to the high resolution digital copy. Plus everything included in the previous tier. | 13 backers |
| $5,000+ | An animation, by the author and artist, of you and your demon making a pact, animated to music of your choice, plus everything in THE DEMON PACT tier. | 1 backer |
| $10,000+ | Your ship will be canon in a single panel. I will print out that panel and hang it on the bathroom wall. | 0 backers |
Stretch goals[]
| $100,000 | 5x5 Inch limbow sticker with books, silver pact pin and doorknob pin with all books |
| $150,000 | 5x7 Collectable character cards Maggie-Tuls-Ava-Wrathia ,Full color cards embellished with foil flourishes come with all books |
| $200,000 | Raven and Crow stickers with all books! A website that is not total garbage!!!!!!!! |
| $250,000 | A two minute, fully animated chapter video by Studio Yotta!!! |
Special Thanks[]
A special thanks to the official Ava's Demon musicians and artists!:
Dana Guerrieri for her art prints! Dana is currently a student at Art Center College of Design in California, previously an animation student at the School of Visual Arts. You can also follow her ontumblr!
Maya Kern for her art prints! Maya Kern is a recent graduate of the Minneapolis College of Art and Design for Comics and Illustration. You can also follow her on tumblr!
Gabriella Rossetti is also a student currently attending Art Center College of Design in California! You can follow her on tumblr!
Violet Kirk is a freelance fantasy and sci-fi illustrator living in Somerville Massachusetts! You can follow her on tumblr.
Rachel Allen is a freelance Artist and Graphic Designer based in Chicago, IL. You can follow her on tumblr.
Musicians[]
Elsiane's Stephane and Elsieanne for giving me the rights to use "Time For Us" in the End of Chapter One animation.
Ashleigh-Rose Hoffman for her song in The Pact animation and for the song used in the kickstarter video!
Will "Wellmanicuredman" Ascenzo for their song "The Demon" used in The Plan animation.
Clark Powell for his song composed for Maggie's Rose animation!