Project Updates for Dark Pantheon - Greek Mythology Enamel Pins

🏛 Dark Pantheon Has Arrived In Your Hands
12 days ago – Thu, Aug 06, 2026 at 09:53:16 AM

Dear Backers,

I have one final update for this chapter of our journey together.

Dark Pantheon I has officially shipped, and most of you should have these goddesses and guardians in your hands.

Over the past few weeks, I've been surrounded by stacks of pins, black boxes, black crinkle material, shipping labels, and far too much packing tape.

Every package was packed by hand, and each one includes a small original skull ink drawing as a thank-you for helping bring this project to life (yes my hand cramped, but you are worth it).

It's still a little surreal seeing an idea that began as sketches now traveling to homes all over the world.

If you haven't received a shipping notification yet, don't worry. There are just a handful of rewards still waiting on updated addresses or payment information through BackerKit. As soon as those are resolved, they'll be on their way as well.

Thank you for believing in this project from the very beginning. Your support made it possible for these goddesses to take physical form, and I couldn't have done it without you.

If your package has already arrived, I'd love to see where these pieces end up. Whether they're on a jacket, an ita bag, a pin board, or somewhere else entirely, feel free to tag me or send me a photo. Seeing them out in the world is one of my favorite parts of creating them.

The Journey Continues

Because of your support, the Dark Pantheon didn't end with this Kickstarter. It has continued to grow beyond these pins. Every goddess and guardian now has their own zip hoodie, and there are more relics and stories still to come.

The goddesses have spoken.
Next, the gods answer.

I've already begun planning Dark Pantheon II, and I can't wait to share more when the time is right.

If you'd like to spend more time in the worlds I create, I recently launched a page for Nanci the Necromancer, one of the worlds I've been quietly building alongside Dark Pantheon. It's the story of a mother willing to sacrifice mind, body, and spirit to rescue her daughter Nirah after she's taken beyond the veil into the Under Realms.

If you'd like to follow future projects like Dark Pantheon II, Nanci the Necromancer, and everything else I'm creating, you're welcome to join my email list so we can stay connected beyond Kickstarter.

Until our paths cross again, thank you for walking this one with me.
💀 Joseph 🌙

📦 Final Call: Confirm Your Order by July 6
about 2 months ago – Wed, Jul 01, 2026 at 05:14:57 PM

Hi Backers,

I have some exciting news: the Dark Pantheon pins have officially arrived, and I'm incredibly happy with how they turned out. Seeing this collection of goddesses and companions finally brought to life after months of design, revisions, and production has been incredibly rewarding, and I can't wait to get them into your hands.

Before I begin packing orders, there's one final step.

⏳ Please complete your BackerKit survey by July 6

Many of you already have done your parts on BackerKit, and for that thank you.

If you haven't already, please:

Confirm your shipping address in BackerKit.
Add any final add-ons you'd like to include with your order.
Make sure your payment information is up to date.

On July 6, I'll be locking surveys and charging any remaining credit cards through BackerKit. After that, I'll begin preparing orders for shipment.

Thank you again for your patience, your support, and for helping bring the Dark Pantheon to life. We're almost at the finish line, and I'm excited to begin sending these goddesses out into the world.

-Joseph

🕯️ Available Add-Ons

While completing your survey, you can expand your pledge with additional items from the Dark Pantheon.

🌙 Additional Dark Pantheon Enamel Pins

You can add any additional pins from the campaign to your order through BackerKit.

✨ Holographic Pantheon Ritual Stickers

3-inch holographic sticker packs are now available featuring the Dark Pantheon.

The Underworld Pack - 3-inch stickers - $12

Cerberus
Persephone
Hekate
Nyx

The Reckoning Pack - 3-inch stickers - $12

Medusa
Nemesis
Eris
Athena

The Wild Hunt Pack - 3-inch stickers - $9

Artemis
Strix
Night Mare

The Ritual Archive - 3-inch stickers - $28

The complete 11 holographic sticker Dark Pantheon set.
Includes all 8 goddesses plus 3 companions: Cerberus, Strix, and Night Mare.

🧙‍♀️ Kickstarter-Exclusive Violet Hekate Threshold Zip Hoodie - $88

A campaign-exclusive garment for those who crossed the threshold.
Features the Violet Hekate design on the back
Skull symbol on the front
Only available to backers of this campaign
This violet colorway will never be printed again
Hoodies will ship alongside pins and stickers
Please note: Due to weight, hoodies will incur higher shipping costs.

Howler the Underworld Hound 2-inch Enamel Pin - $17

A mischievous horned beagle.
A guardian with soft playful eyes.

I designed this pin after my dog Howler passed last year in November. The factory required I produce a minimum quantity, so a small number will exist beyond the handful I intend to keep for myself.

Consider him a companion piece, a loyal underworld hound watching the gates, waiting to play, when his papa finally meets Thanatos.

☠️ Memento Mori Skulls Add-Ons

I've also added items from my previous Kickstarter campaign for those who missed it.

Memento Mori 2-inch Enamel Pins - $17 each (normally $20)

You can also add-on all 5 of these for $80 (save $20). The Devil measures 1.5-inch, while the other 4 skull pins measure 2-inches.

Memento Mori 3-inch Holographic Sticker Set - $15 (normally $20)

The Devil measures 2-inches, while the other 4 stickers measure 3-inches.

📦 Shipping Timeline Update + 📸 Final Sample Photos
3 months ago – Mon, Jun 01, 2026 at 04:32:34 PM

Hi Backers,

A brief update from Hephaestus’s dark forge.

Although the initial samples I showed you came out beautifully, over the past several weeks, I’ve gone back and forth with my manufacturer through additional rounds of samples for some of the remaining goddess designs. A few details in the enamel simply weren’t where I wanted them to be.

Rather than rushing Dark Pantheon into production, I chose to continue refining those pieces until they truly felt worthy of the world we’ve been building together.

I’m happy to say the newest sample photos have finally arrived, and I’ve now approved everything for full production! I also had the manufacturer increase the vibrance of Violet Hekate so her colors feel richer and closer to the original vision.

📸 Final Production Photos & New Shipping Timeline

Because of the additional revisions and production time required, fulfillment will now begin in July 2026.

I know delays are never easy, and I’m deeply grateful for your patience and trust throughout this process. These goddesses exist because of your support, and I want the final collection to feel like something truly enduring when they finally reach your hands.

🏛 Photos of The Acropolis in Athens, Greece

In May, I traveled to Athens and Paros for an artist retreat alongside several other artists. Standing by The Temple of Athena Nike, The Parthenon, and The Erechtheion on the Acropolis, surrounded by marble, ruins, and the weight of ancient mythology, was incredibly surreal. There’s something powerful about standing at the highest point in a city so rooted with history and lore. I spent time urban sketching, wandering through the city, and gathering inspiration I know will stay with me for years to come.

Here are a few photos from the trip:

Thank you again for helping bring the Dark Pantheon to life.

-Joseph

🖤🗝️ BackerKit Surveys Are Live + 📸 Sample Photos
5 months ago – Thu, Mar 26, 2026 at 09:26:35 AM

Thank you for crossing the threshold with me and bringing the Dark Pantheon to life.

📸 Production Photos

Production is going great. Here are a few behind-the-scenes sample photos from my manufacturer showing the enamel and plating quality. More photos on the next update. I really love how the glitter pops on Violet Hekate.