Update on "Sy Barry: The Ghost Who Draws" - The definitive book campaign
Unfortunately, this campaign did not meet its goal during the October 2026 campaign to raise funds for the book.
At the bottom of this article is a video of the introduction to the campaign with the Chronicle Chamber team and David Barry, the son of legendary Phantom newspaper artist Sy Barry.
David Barry has posted an update with them going ahead with a new campaign likely to happen in the new year.
Did you originally pledge for the campaign? If you did not pledge, we would love to hear the reasons why you did not pledge and what it would take for you to pledge next time.
Hello, everyone. Sy Barry and David Barry here. As you know, our campaign to fund our book creation ended on October 15th. Although our crowdfunding campaign did not reach its $30,000 goal, nearly $16,000 in pledges was a meaningful show of support. To everyone who pledged, shared the campaign, or offered encouragement—thank you. Your enthusiasm for this book means a great deal to us and our family. This effort is far from over. We’ve learned a great deal throughout this process. Your feedback has helped us understand where we need to refine our approach, including giving you a clearer picture of the book’s content, design, and what will make it special. We’re continuing to move forward behind the scenes, exploring ways to complete the book and putting those lessons to work. We intend to relaunch when the time is right, with a stronger, more fully developed presentation. Thank you for believing in this project and for being part of my story. We look forward to sharing the next chapter with you.
