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My first-ever non-fiction book: The Definitive Guide to Libertarian Voluntaryism

Hello, Voluntaryist fans!

While you may have come to know me for my fictional Voluntaryist comic book story, I finally decided to make my first non-fiction book in line with the Voluntaryist universe.

It’s the culmination of 15 years of activism and study within the libertarian-Voluntaryist spectrum.

It’s NOT a history book.

It’s NOT a summary of other’s works.

It’s not a bunch of pull-quotes from past thinkers.

This is my unifying the fields of property rights and consent ethics theories into a universal philosophy that anyone can readily relate to and defend.

By the nature of the work, it will be challenging in many ways because it introduces a new basis by which to framework WHY one would want to uphold property rights and consent ethics.

You’ll be surprised, intrigued, and provoked to deeper investigation in the process.

But, unlike many other libertarian works, I’ve distilled the concepts into the minimum description needed to get people to understand the basics and their applications.

That makes it accessible for anyone, whether you’re a seasoned Misesian or are new to Voluntaryist thought.

No matter what, I hope you enjoy the ride and that it at least sharpens your thinking in the process.

Cheers to your kind support, from helping me refine my thoughts in conversation, to getting your own edition for the liberty bookshelf!

In liberty,

-J ( :

Available here: https://amzn.to/3gVuTn2

(Affiliate link)

Posted by  |  March 10, 2022 | Categories: Merch, News, Philosophy | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Voluntaryist Origins V Perks Have All Shipped

Hello, Voluntaryist fans!

All Origins V comic perks have been SHIPPED!

Woohoo!

If you’re a U.S. backer, you should see your perk within 1-2 weeks.
International backers should see theirs within 2-4 weeks.

If you do not receive anything by Jan. 2, 2022, please contact me through the Indiegogo dashboard or via email at mr.voluntary(at)gmail(dot)com so I can check on your perk and replace it if it ended up getting lost in the mail.

If you want to pick up any past print issues, you can over on Indyplanet here:

https://www.indyplanet.com/?s=voluntaryist

Origins V will be available for print copy purchase on Indyplanet soon, but the rest of the past issues are up and ready for selection.
And, if you’re looking for something special to give that liberty-loving family member or friend this Christmas, check out the Voluntaryist Store over at:

https://www.zazzle.com/store/sirevoluntary

There’s all kinds of liberty goodies- from shirts, to stickers, to hats, and buttons- all with a liberty theme!

And, MOST IMPORTANTLY, please remember to check out, share, and support the next Voluntaryist campaign for Origins VI when it launches, tentatively, summer, 2022.

We will not only be completing the Origins arc with issue VI, but also hope to remake Origins I and II to bring the series into conformity with the later artist’s designs, and, put ALL the Voluntaryist Origins comics into a single trade paperback compendium.

It will be an essential collectible for any Voluntaryist fan.
Thank you so much for believing in me and the Voluntaryist comic book series. I could not have accomplished this feat without your generous support over the years.

Let’s make 2022 the best year for liberty yet!

With eternal gratitude,

-J ( :

http://volcomic.com

Posted by  |  December 10, 2021 | Categories: Indiegogo Updates, News | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Voluntaryist Origins V Print Comics Have Arrived – Next Steps

Hello, Voluntaryist fans!

I have some great news!

The Origins V comic came in a bit earlier than expected with the delays over at the printer, as you can see here:

They are out, in my hands, and looking AMAZING!

I will be working on fulfillment over the next month.

I am still waiting on one final stretch goal art piece to be finished so I can add it to your perk packages, but once that is in, they should be out to you shortly.

If all goes well, Christmas should come early for Voluntaryist Origins V backers!

If you are moving from your listed address by December, please do update your address with me through the Indiegogo dashboard or by contacting me with your perk information from Indiegogo at mr.voluntary(at)gmail.com

I want to make sure everyone gets what they ordered!

Thank you again as always for your generous support.

Looking forward in liberty,

-J ( :

Posted by  |  November 8, 2021 | Categories: Indiegogo Updates, Teasers | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Projected Shipping Delay for Origins V Due To Printer

Hello Voluntaryist fans!

Hope you are doing well.

I wanted to give you an early heads-up that there is a delay from the printer (Ka-Blam). 

See:

Link to the post: https://www.facebook.com/KaBlamDigitalPrinting/…

I had placed my order for Origins V on September 30th:

And was crossing my fingers that all of the government malfeaseance wouldn’t have an impact…

But sadly (and predictably), all of the state tyranny has had a cumulative effect on supply chains and shipments.

That said, I have worked with Ka-Blam for 10 years because they are one of the largest comic printers in the world and are reliable for getting the final product to completion.

So I’m not worried at all about the comic’s eventual printing…just sad that it will take a little longer than expected.

I will keep you updated on when they finally get to my order and let you know when I think the comics will be out to you by.

If will you end up moving by the time of the projected shipment, please do reach out to me through the Indiegogo dashboard and let me know your updated address, or email me at mr.voluntary(at)gmail(dot)com with your order information and I will make sure your package goes to your updated address.

Thanks again for your generous support!

Looking forward,

-J ( :

Posted by  |  November 1, 2021 | Categories: Indiegogo Updates, Teasers | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sneak Peek 5 – Voluntaryist Origins V

Hello, Voluntaryist fans!

We are drawing CLOSE to completion of the Voluntaryist Origins V design process.

The first draft of letters is complete and the review + wrap on page arrangement is approaching shortly.

Here’s another sneak peek for you from the process:

That said, if you have moved or are planning to move soon, please UPDATE your address before we close update opportunities to prepare for printing and later shipment.

You can do so through the Indiegogo dashboard.

Once the comic wraps for print submission, the digital copy will be sent out to backers.

You’ll be seeing something in your e-mail VERY SOON. ( ;

That all said, Pho and I have a CRITICAL project we are working on that could really use your support.

Our latest song, DISOBEY, is currently funding for the music video production part on Indiegogo here:

https://igg.me/at/disobey

This is a sequel song to MASK ORDER which has nearly 100,000 views on YouTube alone.

See: 

We want to make this music video BIGGER, and BETTER than Mask Order and, to do that, we need the resources to be able to get more props, hire actors, and afford set help.

We’ve been pretty successful so far as you can see:

But that present success doesn’t have to be the end of the story.

With your additional support, we can increase our production quality and accomplish more hard-hitting shots that are guaranteed to make people think about how much the government has ruined our lives these past 2 years.

So, if you have not already, please consider heading over to the campaign here:

https://igg.me/at/disobey

to help us reach our next goal.

We’re almost to the second STRETCH GOAL:

Which will allow us to make another provocative art piece to send to backers at the art print tier or higher. It’s an art piece that is sure to turn heads and will be used for online promotion to rally the culture against the lockdowns, shutdowns, and mandates.

So THANK YOU to everyone who has supported the comic AND the music video’s creation and promotion.

You’re stepping up to turn the culture against the totalitarian police state.

Looking forward to the next update which will be the one letting you know that the comic has been sent out digitally to backers and to the printer’s.

Thank you for taking a stand with us!

In liberty,

-Jack & Pho

Campaign link:

https://igg.me/at/disobey

Posted by  |  September 22, 2021 | Categories: Indiegogo Updates, Teasers | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sneak Peek 4 for Voluntaryist Origins V +DISOBEY Music Video

Hello, Voluntaryist fans!

The Voluntaryist Origins V colors are underway, so I have another sneak peek for you from the coloring process:

Also, if you have not already heard, Pho and I recorded and released a new song called, “DISOBEY,” taking on the tyrannical lockdown, shutdown, and mask/pass mandates.

You can listen to DISOBEY here:

We’re raising funds to create the music video as a sequel to our popular song, MASK ORDER, which has nearly 100,000 views on YouTube alone.

The campaign ends in a few weeks here: https://igg.me/at/disobey

And we’ve already hit the minimum amount we needed to create a basic video.

However, we still have room to grow because we want to get more props, actors, and set help, possibly letting us afford a bigger production crew with advanced filming equipment if we hit 10K.

Your support helps us create another hard-hitting, through-provoking culture piece in defiance of the police state.

So, if able, please consider joining the campaign and getting rewarded with some great perks.

We’ve even unlocked the first stretch goal, so those supporting at the sticker level or higher will already be eligible for EXTRA goodies.

Thank you again, as always, for your generous belief in our work.

In liberty,

-J ( :

Campaign Link: https://igg.me/at/disobey

Posted by  |  September 14, 2021 | Categories: Comic Developments, Indiegogo Updates, Teasers | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sneak Peek 3 – Voluntaryist Origins V

Hello, Voluntaryist fans!

Everything is moving along swimmingly with the Voluntaryist Origins V production process.

I have another SNEAK PEEK to share with you from our inking stage:

The details are filling in quite nicely.

If you want to order past issues, you can do so over at Indyplanet here:

https://indyplanet.com/?s=Voluntaryist

Pho and I recently attended YAL Revolution and we got a little spoiled by having a private meet with the legendary Ron Paul:

He’s still the same guy trying to get people to realize that government is not the solution to their problems.

Looking forward to updating you on the next development for Voluntaryist Origins V!

In liberty,

-J ( :

Posted by  |  August 11, 2021 | Categories: Indiegogo Updates, Teasers | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Pencils finished! On to inking and coloring.

Hello, Voluntaryist fans!

I hope you are having an AMAZING start to your weekend.

We just finished up all 24 penciled pages for Voluntaryist Origins V and have now moved onto the inking and coloring process.

Everything is going well so far and is on-track for success.

I’ve also been working on the perk designs and have even finished and printed the latest Voluntaryist game card. The new card for Bastiat is quite the beaut! ( ;

In celebration of this, here’s a little sneak peek from the penciled pages:

I am looking forward to updating you when I have the next major development.

In liberty,

-J ( :

P.S. If you want to get yourself past print copies of Voluntaryist, you can do so at: https://indyplanet.com/?s=Voluntaryist

Also, Pho and I will be at Tom Woods 2000th Podcast event in Orlando. Tickets to the main event are free, and this will be one of the BIGGEST gatherings for liberty this year.

You won’t want to miss out!

You can learn more join the fun by visiting: http://tomwoods2000.com/

Hope to see you there!

Posted by  |  July 30, 2021 | Categories: Indiegogo Updates, Teasers | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Voluntaryist Origins V is a SUCCESS! Next steps. ( :

Hello, Voluntaryist fans!

WE DID IT!

The Voluntaryist Origins V comic book campaign is a 100%-funded success!

And we managed to not just unlock 1, but 2 STRETCH GOAL PERKS!

Everyone who supported at the print comic perk tier or higher will also be receiving an Agora character print and a NEW Voluntaryist team art print.

So thank YOU for your help in getting us to an AMAZING finish.

What’s next now that the campaign is officially closed?

The pencils for Origins V need to be wrapped first. I had been working on the pencils for a while, so we’re almost finished with all 24 pages and should be done with those in the next few weeks.

After penciling completes, the pages then go to the inker and colorist. That process should take 30-60 days depending on how booked those artists are.

When the colors and inks finish, they then will come back to me for lettering. I will probably be able to finish letters within a week of colors receipt.

Once the letters are done, it’s off to printing at Ka-Blam. Depending on how booked Ka-Blam is with conventions, the print and return process can take 40-80 days.

Once I get the print comics, I will then pack them in your perk mailers with your ordered extras/bonuses and ship them off to you!

I will be updating on the comic’s progress on Indiegogo and at http://volcomic.com, so you can keep up with the latest developments and see what stage the comic is at as we work on it.

If you end up needing to change your address because you will be moving in the next 3-4 months, you can always reach out through the Indiegogo dashboard or with an email to mr.voluntary (at) gmail (dot) com and I can update your order’s address to ensure your package gets to you.

I want to make sure that everyone gets what they ordered.

And, on that note of orders, there is an occasional accident where someone picks “Donation” instead of “Perk” on the campaign. You can tell if you did this because you did not enter in your address information.

If you accidentally selected “donation” instead of a perk, please reach out so I can notate what tier you qualify for and get your shipping remainder. I want to make sure you get your all of your goodies so you don’t miss out when the print comics arrive!

Thank you again, everyone, for your generous support of this latest Voluntaryist issue.

I am especially thrilled to be where we’re at with this series because the next issue (Origins VI) will be the last issue in the Origins arc!

It feels special to be so close to completing an entire Voluntaryist arc for the first time.

You’re forever a part of that history now.

Looking forward to updating you soon on the next stage.

In liberty,

-J ( :

Posted by  |  July 2, 2021 | Categories: Comic Developments, Indiegogo Updates, Teasers | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Voluntaryist Origins V – Indiegogo Comic Campaign NOW LIVE

Hello, Voluntaryist fans!

The Voluntaryist Origins V comic campaign is now live on Indiegogo. Please head on over here: http://igg.me/at/origins5 and get your comic book perk and extras before the campaign closes!

CAMPAIGN TRAILER

There’s all kinds of goodies this time around, from a new game card, to new Pholosopher cosplay perks! So find something that fits your fancy and help continue the Voluntaryist Origins canon storyline!

Thank you again to everyone who has helped make the Voluntaryist comic such a wild success already!

In liberty,

-J ( :

Posted by  |  May 3, 2021 | Categories: Indiegogo Updates, News, Teasers | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

All Voluntaryist Origins IV Perks Shipped! What’s NEXT?

Hello, Voluntaryist fans!

I am excited to announce that all perks have been shipped!

Voluntaryist Origins IV

International backers should see theirs within 3 weeks and U.S. backers should see theirs within a week.

If you do not receive your perk within those respective time frames, please contact us through the Indiegogo dashboard so we can check your tracking number to see if you package was lost and replace it if it was.

We really appreciate seeing when backers get their perks, so feel free to post a picture of your perks to your social media when they arrive, whether on Facebook, Minds, MeWe, Twitter, Flote, Steemit, YouTube, or otherwise, and TAG/@ US, so we can celebrate with you!  ( :

Now that the campaign is fully wrapped, you may be wondering when the Origins V campaign will launch.

The good news is that it will launch sooner this year, as we’re planning for a campaign launch this May, 2021! So please be sure to check back on the Voluntaryist website at http://volcomic.com to find out when the campaign has officially opened for support!

In the meantime, if you have not already, please be sure to check out Pho’s latest patches over at http://treesofliberty.org and our in-person event coming up soon this April 3rd, with details and tickets over at http://phoevents.com

We’re looking forward to seeing you and staying in touch as we host more in-person events throughout the year – so come on out and say “Hi!”

Thank you again for helping bring the principles of liberty to the comic book world.

Let’s do it again in 2021 with Voluntaryist Origins V soon!

In liberty,

-Jack & Pho

WEBSITE: http://volcomic.com

MINDS: https://www.minds.com/voluntaryism/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/volcomics

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/jackvlloyd

FLOTE: https://flote.app/user/volcomic

YOUTUBE: http://youtube.com/thevoluntaryists

MEWE: https://mewe.com/p/voluntaryist-thecomicseries

Posted by  |  March 22, 2021 | Categories: Comic Developments, Indiegogo Updates | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Voluntaryist Origins IV Early Digital Release

Hello Voluntaryist fans!

It’s J here with Voluntaryist – The Comic Series.

I am excited to announce and deliver to you the Voluntaryist Origins IV EARLY DIGITAL release!

Backers will be receiving an email from mr.voluntary with a download link. Please make sure to check your spam folder just in case and whitelist our emails for the future if the first went there. The emails are being sent out in batches to supporters, so you should see a message by Saturday morning at the latest.

I had a blast making this issue, especially because of all the amazing sponsors.

Please be sure to check out their products, podcasts, and events in this issue.

It’s an amazing coalition of people doing great things for liberty!

Also, if you have not yet, check out the other AWESOME things we have going on right now.Pho and I have a nifty set of Liberty Coasters for sale.

They’re made with PVC and have a slip resistant backing. You can get your own single or set and sip in style over at https://igg.me/at/libertycoasters I will also be hosting an IN-PERSON event with Liberty Doll and Pho at ReLoad Gun Range.

It’s going to be a great time with a talk and photo op, range shoot, and VIP mixer.

For details and tickets, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/liberty-doll-and-the-pholosopher-meet-and-greet-and-range-shoot-tickets-135888112001

The print copy of Origins IV will be available for purchase in the near future through Indyplanet, so make sure to check back at http://volcomic.com for the link when the print goes live!

Backers on Origins IV will be receiving their physical comic perk sets once the print copies arrive, so please be on the lookout for the campaign update message for when we ship those out.

Thank you again, everyone, for your generous support in bringing the principles of liberty to the comic world.

I have never been more impressed and humbled by both the support and quality growth over these past few years.

This is truly one of the best issues yet!

Stay strong for liberty in 2021.

With love,-J ( :

P.S. You can pick up any past physical issues you’ve missed out on over at: https://indyplanet.com/?s=voluntaryist

Posted by  |  March 9, 2021 | Categories: Comic Developments, Indiegogo Updates | Tags: , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sneak Peek 4 + Special Announcements

Hello, Voluntaryist fans!Production on the comic is moving along smoothly and within schedule.

I am finishing up the last page’s pencils, then I have a batch of pages going in for inks and colors, to be followed by my lettering. I believe the comic should be wrapped within 2 months max, and then it will go to print.

I have all the additional special perks already produced and readied for shipment.

With that in mind – a quick reminder to advertisers again – please make sure you have your finished advertisement pages to me by the end of February.

On that note – here is a another sneak peek of the comic:

I can wiggle a little more time if absolutely needed past that, but I would like to get the comic wrapped and out by the end of Spring at the latest so that we can move on to planning for the next issue. On that note – here is a another sneak peek of the comic:

ALSO! Pho and I have released a new product line, starting with some COOL AR and AK patches and a No Step On Snek Chibi keychain.

The campaign ends this weekend, so if you’d like to get some extra AWESOME merch, hop on in here: https://igg.me/at/phomarket

Thank you so much again for your generous support!

Looking forward to updating you soon on the next Voluntaryist comic development.

In liberty,

-J ( :

Posted by  |  February 6, 2021 | Categories: Indiegogo Updates, Teasers | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sneak Peek 2 and Reminder for Advertisers

Hello, Voluntaryist fans!

I hope you’re having an AMAZING start to the new year.

I have another sneak peek for you from the Origins IV comic:

20 pages have been pencilled so far and about half have been colored. The first art print design is complete and another is being worked on.

I also want to remind those who purchased an advertisement perk to send your files over to me by the end of this month (January, 2021).

If you need more time to finish your ad – no worries!

We have plenty of extra time if needed.

Please just let me know if you need more time so I can give you notice of when the print process is nearing for final cutoff.

Thank you again everyone for your generous support!

Looking forward to updating you on the next Voluntaryist Origins IV development.

In liberty,


-J  ( :

Posted by  |  January 2, 2021 | Categories: Comic Developments, Indiegogo Updates | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sneak Peek 1 and First Shipment Update

Hello Voluntaryist fans!

Hope you are doing well as we approach the new year!

I just shipped out the stickers-only perks today, so those who only got a sticker perk should see their perk within the next week (maybe a little more with Christmas traffic).

I also have a sneak peek for you of the comic WIP. Check it out below:

Looking forward to updating you with another sneak peek in the near future as the comic progresses!

Thank you again for your generous support,

-J ( :

Posted by  |  December 15, 2020 | Categories: Comic Developments, Indiegogo Updates | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Voluntaryist Origins IV IS A SUCCESS! Next steps…

Hello, Voluntaryist fans!

The Voluntaryist Origins IV comic campaign closed at an AMAZING $5,755! We unlocked the first stretch goal, so all backers at the print comic level and higher will be receiving an extra special Voluntaryist team art print.

ALSO! To thank you for going above-and-beyond, I will be adding 4 more pages to the promised page count, making the issue a full-length 24 pages. It will be awesome!

As for next steps, Indiegogo should release the funds to me within two weeks, if not sooner. I will then begin working on fulfilling perks as elements come to completion.

I had already been working on the comic, so I should get the comic out to you much sooner than anticipated, hopefully Spring 2021.

Which is a reminder to those who purchased advertisements – please have your completed advertisement content to me by or before February 1st, 2021. I will be contacting you to follow up on the advertisement layouts and helping you with any questions you may have.

Everyone otherwise please be sure to check and make sure you entered your information properly.Sometimes, people accidentally select “donation” instead of “perk.” If you did this, please let me know and I will note that you wanted the perk for the tier you supported at. If you did intentionally support without selecting a perk, that’s great and I appreciate the kind gesture!

If you end up moving or know you will move by March, 2021, please be sure to update your mailing information in the campaign dashboard. I will also send out an update reminder before mailing out the final perks to remind people to update their address if needed.

If you have any other questions, comments, or concerns, please message me through the Indiegogo dashboard and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Thank you so much again, everyone, for making Voluntaryist Origins IV a reality and helping to bring to life one of the coolest liberty-themed comic series in print!

With gratitude,

-J ( :

Posted by  |  December 2, 2020 | Categories: Indiegogo Updates | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment