Welcome New Artist Claudia Balboni to the Team!

One of the greatest joys of creating an independent comic is getting to collaborate with incredibly talented artists who help shape the world alongside you. Today, I'm excited to officially welcome Claudia Balboni (Image Comics, BOOM! Studios, Mad Cave Studios) as the interior artist for Jackrabbit Book 2.

Before looking ahead, though, I want to take a moment to recognize someone who played an enormous role in getting us here.

From the very beginning, Utku Yavaşça helped define what Jackrabbit looked and felt like. Together, we built a retro-futuristic Earth inspired by the optimism and design language of the 1960s World's Fair, developed its characters, vehicles, and technology, and established the visual identity that made Jackrabbit what it is today.

Utku is currently taking a well-earned sabbatical from comic work, and while I'll certainly miss collaborating with him, I couldn't be more grateful for everything he brought to this series. His creativity, professionalism, and friendship helped turn Jackrabbit from an idea into a living, breathing world. The visual foundation he created will continue to shape this universe for years to come.

I wish him nothing but the very best, and I sincerely hope our creative paths cross again someday.

As an independent creator, one of the hardest decisions you can make is changing creative partners. I knew that whoever joined the team next would need to respect everything that had already been built while also bringing their own voice and storytelling instincts to the series.

As we began looking toward the next chapter of Jackrabbit, I was fortunate to connect with Claudia, and it quickly became clear she was the right artist for where the story is headed.

If you've read Book 1, you know we're standing on the edge of something much bigger. The world expands dramatically beyond the retro-futuristic Earth you've come to know, the scope of the story grows, and the emotional stakes become even more personal. Claudia's expressive characters, cinematic storytelling, and incredible sense of scale made her an ideal partner for this next chapter.

The image below is one of the very first pages from Book 2, and I honestly couldn't think of a better introduction to Claudia's work. Without spoiling anything, it captures a moment I've been waiting years to share—the beginning of a much larger adventure. It's also a wonderful example of how Claudia has embraced the visual language of Jackrabbit while bringing her own energy and storytelling style to every page.

Having now seen the first seventeen pages, I can honestly say I couldn't be more excited about where this book is headed.

To everyone who backed the Kickstarter, picked up Book 1, or has supported Jackrabbit in any way over the years—thank you. Independent comics only exist because readers choose to believe in them, and your support has made every page of this journey possible.

Please join me in welcoming Claudia to the Jackrabbit family.

And to Utku...

Thank you for helping create this world. Jackrabbit simply wouldn't exist in the form it does today without your talent, friendship, and countless hours of hard work. Your fingerprints will always be part of this universe.

I can't wait for everyone to see where Claudia takes us next.

Star by Star.

KiCKSTARTER FULFILLED + FAN SERVICE

The last of the Kickstarter copies of JACKRABBIT Book 1 have officially been mailed out! That means every backer’s order is now on its way. If you don’t receive your copy within two weeks, please reach out to us at surreylanebooks@gmail.com so we can make sure it finds its way home.

In the meantime, keep an eye on both this blog for updates about Book 2 — including behind-the-scenes art, early story teases, and the pre-launch page once it’s live. Make sure you’re following the JACKRABBIT Book 2 Kickstarter when it drops so you don’t miss the moment we kick things off.
 

And don't forget to tell your friends and fam. Word of mouth is our best asset right now. You can direct them to surreylanebooks.com to purchase copies.

Seeing this book go from idea to reality has been an unforgettable experience, and your support made every step possible. You didn’t just back a comic — you helped build a world.

Thank you for believing in JACKRABBIT and being part of this wild run. 

BELOW: A portrait of Patrick posing with his prizes. All three Book 1 covers and an image of himself (and his daughter) illustrated by book 1 artist @utku.yavasca . Thank you, Patrick, for pledging our Kickstarter campaign.

Jackrabbit is now Shipping & also available Digitally

JACKRABBIT Book 1: The Awakening has officially arrived, and orders are now shipping out to readers!

The first wave of physical copies is going out now, with more heading out over the next couple of weeks. If you backed the Kickstarter or pre-ordered, keep an eye on your mailbox… your copy is on its way!

For those who prefer digital, JACKRABBIT is also now available worldwide on Amazon Kindle:
👉 Buy the digital edition on Amazon

Thank you to everyone who supported, shared, and believed in this project from the beginning. Your enthusiasm made this launch possible, and it’s only the beginning of what’s to come for the JACKRABBIT universe.

Stay tuned! Book 2 is already in motion, and it’s going to be even bigger, faster, and wilder.

🐇 — Team JACKRABBIT

Jackrabbit Goes to first Print!

We’re excited to share that all files have officially gone to the printer!

Thank you again for your incredible support. We can’t wait for you to crack open JACKRABBIT and see what we’ve built together.

Check this space in the future as we blast ahead toward book 2!

— Team JACKRABBIT 🐇⚡