<![CDATA[100 Typing Monkeys]]>https://bigtimstiles.substack.comhttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qFY_!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbigtimstiles.substack.com%2Fimg%2Fsubstack.png100 Typing Monkeyshttps://bigtimstiles.substack.comSubstackThu, 03 Sep 2026 21:28:03 GMT<![CDATA[MASTIFF Shipping Update #4]]>https://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/mastiff-shipping-update-4https://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/mastiff-shipping-update-4Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:53:37 GMTEvening folks.

Another quick update on fulfilment for MASTIFF #1: Black, White & BLOOD.

Here is where we’re at now:

  • All clothing add-ons and Australian orders have been shipped and I believe recived. If you haven’t got your loot by the end of next week, please let me know.

  • Final order quote for all international backers has been invoied and paid. Will keep you posted on progress of printing and shipping as I hear news.

  • US Sketch covers have been completed and will go into the mail next week.

Here’s the sketch covers I did for the 2 US orders:

And that’s where we’re at. Definitely on the home stretch with this bad-boy.

Talk again soon.

I love ya, and I mean it.

Big Tim.

“It’s alright to be scared. Remember, there is no courage without fear.”

]]><![CDATA[MASTIFF Shipping Update #3]]>https://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/mastiff-shipping-update-3https://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/mastiff-shipping-update-3Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:32:40 GMTEvening folks.

Wanted to give another quick update on fulfilment for MASTIFF #1: Black, White & BLOOD.

The funeral was earlier this week (it was so fucking beautiful. Allan would have loved it), and now we’ll be going full steam ahead with the rest of the fulfillment.

Here is where we’re at now:

  • Order for all international backers has been placed. Still waiting on the final invoice and I’ll get it paid and printing will begin.

  • Australian orders have been sent and started touching down. If you haven’t received them already, keep an eye on your mailbox, because they’ll arrive in a matter of days.

  • All t-shirts and hoodies should have touched down already. If you ordered one and it hasn’t arrived yet, shoot me a message.

  • US Sketch covers will be sent as soon as they’re completed. The Australian ones have been drawn and sent already.

Here’s a couple of the sketch covers I did for some Aussie folks:

And that’s where we’re at.

I’ll keep you posted as we make progress.

Now something for all you folks in Canberra and surrounds...

THIS WEEKEND I’ve been invited as a guest to table at Oz Comic-Con - Canberra!

Come say hello, chill OUT, and talk SOME shit with me!

I’ll be at EPIC - Exhibition Park in Canberra all weekend!

Talk again soon.

Big Tim.

“It’s alright to be scared. Remember, there is no courage without fear.”

]]><![CDATA[Kickstarter Shipping Update #2]]>https://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/kickstarter-shipping-update-2https://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/kickstarter-shipping-update-2Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:24:31 GMTMorning folks.

Just wanted to give a quick update on the Mastiff Kickstarter fulfilment.

Things have slowed down slightly as I’ve had a death in the family. Things haven’t halted, but I’ll just be juggling comics with some real-world stuff.

But here is where we’re at:

  • Order for all international backers has been placed. Just waiting on the final invoice and I’ll get it paid and printing will begin.

  • Australian orders have been boxed and (fingers crossed) will be in the mail this week.

  • All t-shirts and hoodies have been ordered and dispatched. Should touch down between 7th and 21st Aug.

And that’s where we’re at.

I’ll keep you posted as we make progress.

Talk again soon.

Big Tim.

“It’s alright to be scared. Remember, there is no courage without fear.”

]]><![CDATA[I need a favour! ]]>https://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/i-need-a-favourhttps://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/i-need-a-favourThu, 23 Jul 2026 07:55:47 GMTGood afternoon, Tribe.

I have a quick favour to ask all my Aussie readers.

Oz Comic Con is coming to my home city of Canberra in just a few weeks. I’ve reached out to them a couple times over the last few years to try to get on their Guest List, with no luck.

My entire comic book creating career, I’ve been trying to get on the guest list of Aussie cons, but no matter who I talk to or who I reach out to, that coveted guest position has always been out of my grasp.

So, before I give up, I thought I’d see if I can get my readers on board.

I noticed on the Oz Comic Con website that they have a Guest Suggestion Form for... well... suggesting guests for their shows. So, if you have a minute, I would much appreciate if you could hit up the Guest Suggestion Form and pimp me to the organisers.

This might help:

  • Which celebrity would you like to see/meet at Oz Comic-Con? Big Tim Stiles

  • Which shows/media have you most enjoyed watching this person in? This would be a good place to mention that I’m an independent comic book writer who’s fan-favourite series GORILLA MY DREAMS has won multiple awards around the world including the Australasian Shadows Award for BEST GRAPHIC NOVEL, and who’s new horror series MASTIFF won BEST WRITTEN WORK (Non Screen Play) at the Scream Queen Film Festival in New Orleans, and is in negotiations to be made into a feature film. Or something along those lines. Hahaha.

If you could spare a minute to pimp me out, that would be awesome. And if you aren’t in a capital city of Australia, all I can say is, I most definitely DO NOT recommend you tell them you are 😁

Before I go, I want you to check out my buddy’s new comic book...

AXL issue 1

A secret government agency has captured a monstrous humanoid axolotl with the intention of weaponising it.

WHAT IS AXL?

The first issue of AXL tells the tale of a genetically enhanced humanoid axolotl. Escaping from the clandestine government lab that held him, now hunted by the very same agency. AXL seeks to uncover the shards of his past and the truth behind the mysterious visions that plague his mind.

Following his explosive debut in the successfully funded kickstarter, CAMILLO’S WONDERVERSE Anthology, Axl returns in his own FULL LENGTH FIRST ISSUE!!

Re-imagining the pages of Wonderverse, AXL #1 continues the dynamic story of a harrowing escape from captivity. We follow his quest to find the lead geneticist on the project, Andrea, his only hope for discovering the true nature of his own existence.

Here is some of the interior artwork from AXL #1:

I’ve been friends with Camillo Di Pietrantonio years and believe me when I say he is the sweetest guy in Australian comics. We bonded over the TMNT and X-Men and have become like brothers.

I was lucky enough to have a sneak peek at this book leading up to this launch, and it is REALLY COOL! I am a HUGE fan of AXL and can’t wait to get the final comic in my hands.

AXL is the TMNT / Weapon-X mash-up us 90’s kids have been hoping for, and even my daughter loves this book.

Make sure you check out AXL #1 on Kickstarter NOW! You’re not going to want to miss this one.

If you have any questions about any of the above, let me know.

I love ya, and I mean it.

Big Tim.

“It’s alright to be scared. Remember, there is no courage without fear.”

]]><![CDATA[Want a FREE PREVIEW of GORILLA MY DREAMS featuring JURASSIC PUNK?]]>https://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/want-a-free-preview-of-gorilla-myhttps://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/want-a-free-preview-of-gorilla-myTue, 21 Jul 2026 21:26:36 GMTGood morning, everyone.

GORILLA MY DREAMS: OLD MAN KG is inching closer to being completed. I’m very excited about this book. I think it might be my favourite issue since the very first one.

And as a big THANK YOU for following this project and for your unbreakable patience, I wanted to give you a free preview of GORILLA MY DREAMS: OLD MAN KG.

The preview contains NINE completed pages, bios on myself and Syd Parker: The Jurassic Punk, and a couple pages of pencils and inks.

Check this bad boy out by clicking the image below.

Click this image for your FREE PREVIEW!!

Thanks again for you past and future support! We have a HEAP of gorilla comics coming. Once this one is out in the world, we dive directly back into GORILLA MY DREAMS TEAM-UP with issue #3!

I’d love to hear your thoughts on the preview of GORILLA MY DREAMS: OLD MAN KG.

Talka again soon folks.

I love ya, and I mean it!

Big Tim.

“It’s alright to be scared. Remember, there is no courage without fear.”

]]><![CDATA[Surveys and Comic Cons!]]>https://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/surveys-and-comic-conshttps://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/surveys-and-comic-consThu, 02 Jul 2026 21:36:17 GMTMorning Thrillers and Killers,

Just another quick reminder that if you backed my MASTIFF Kickstarter, to get your surveys filled out!

I really want to get everything ordered and get fulfilment started next week.

So, if you haven’t already, GET ON IT! … please?

This month I’m doing the biggest con I’ve ever done. It’s costing me a bucket load of money to travel interstate to attend, let alone paying for the table space and blah blah blah, you know, all the expenses it takes to sell at one of these big shows.

But I’m very excited to be attending Metro Comic Con. It’s one that I’ve wanted to attend as a fan for the last couple years, so I’m thrilled to actually be part of the show.

Not really much more to add here. But, if you’re a Melbournite, come by and say hi! I don’t think I know anyone else at the con, so conversation will be VERY welcome!

Have a great weekend everyone. Talk again soon.

I love ya, and I mean it.

Tim

P.S. I’ve started a new Youtube Podcast; Big Tim’s Superhero Theatre.

If you’ve been a subscriber to my newsletter for a while, you’ll know I’m a bit of a Marvel Zombie, and that expands into Marvel miniatures and RPGs.

Well, a I decided to drag a few friends into the Marvel Multiverse RPG where we’re expanding the Marvel super scene in Sydney, Australia.

We also have an instagram page (it’s actually an old page that I have refitted for this podcast) if you’re an instagram person.

If it sounds like your thing, check it out!

“It’s alright to be scared. Remember, there is no courage without fear.”

]]><![CDATA[Surveys are Coming! And Civil War in the Land of OZ?!]]>https://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/surveys-are-coming-and-civil-warhttps://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/surveys-are-coming-and-civil-warTue, 16 Jun 2026 23:50:28 GMTMorning Thrillers and Killers!

I hope you’re having an awesome week. Just popping in your inbox for a quick MASTIFF #1: Black, White & BLOOD status update: I’ll be keeping LATE BACKER PLEDGES open for the time being, and will be sending out surveys by the end of the week!

2 Backer pledges have not been processed and have been dropped. But FEAR NOT! If you still want your books, we can figure something out.

Kickstarter was able to successfully collect all but 2 MASTIFF #1: Black, White & BLOOD Backer pledges. Not to worry though... if one of them was your pledge, you still have an option to fix it. If you have any questions about your errored pledge, just shoot me a message and we’ll get you sorted out.

I’m still working on getting the MASTIFF #1: Black, White & BLOOD Surveys just right for all of you who backed. I hope to have them drafted and out by the end of the week so that you can finalise your pledges and get me your shipping info.

IMPORTANT: Please note that after one year from the completion of shipping, the campaign fulfillment will close. I am in constant communication with my backers about the status of my books and you will have plenty of notification about the surveys. As much as I would like to hold your rewards forever, it costs me money to store extra issues and swag. To that end, any backers who have not completed their survey by one-year post-shipping, will lose their claim to their rewards, and their pledge will be seen as a donation to the campaign.

I’ll email you again when MASTIFF #1: Black, White & BLOOD Surveys start going out in a couple of days. And remember, all the files and everything are ready to send to the printers, so the sooner you get your surveys filled out and sent back, the sooner fulfillment can begin! In the meantime, thanks again so much for supporting MASTIFF!

THE O.Z. #1-3 - A Fantasy Classic Reimagined for Comics

Haunted by her past, a disillusioned Iraq war veteran must survive the war-torn land of Oz. From the writer of SAVAGE AVENGERS.

What if The Hurt Locker took place in The Wizard of Oz? Find out in The O.Z., the Ringo Award-winning fantasy comic from acclaimed writer David Pepose (Savage Avengers, Space Ghost, Speed Racer) and superstar artist Ruben Rojas (Proton, New Humanz) that transforms a childhood classic into a war story for the ages. Returning to Kickstarter with our double-sized, 44-page finale, this campaign is dedicated to bringing this adrenaline-fueled twist on L. Frank Baum’s iconic Oz novels to life. Fans of Mad Max: Fury Road, The Old Guard, and Fables will not want to miss The O.Z.

Here are some pages from THE O.Z. #3:

This is a series you won’t want to miss out on. I love this reenvisioning of OZ and if you haven’t already, you NEED to get familiar with THE O.Z.

I’m a big fan of David Pepose’s work and this series is a great place for you to become a fan too.

Make sure you head over to the THE O.Z. #1-3 Kickstarter page and pre-order your copy NOW! You know I have!

That’s it for today, folks. Talk again soon.

I love ya, and I mean it.

Big Tim!

P.S. A NOTE FOR PLEDGE OVER TIME BACKERS!

If you selected the PLEDGE OVER TIME option, which was available on MASTIFF #1: Black, White & BLOOD pledges $125+, then only your first of three equal payments has been collected.

All POT backers will have Charge #2 take place on Jul 5 2026 and Charge #3 take place on Aug 5 2026.

MASTIFF #1: Black, White & BLOOD is the first time I’ve initiated POT, so if you have any issues, please reach out and we’ll work through this together.

Have a great day!

“It’s alright to be scared. Remember, there is no courage without fear.”

]]><![CDATA[That's a Wrap! We have our FINAL WINNER! & the Comic Book Brawl of the Year!]]>https://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/thats-a-wrap-we-have-our-final-winnerhttps://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/thats-a-wrap-we-have-our-final-winnerSat, 06 Jun 2026 13:30:14 GMTHey thrillers and killers!

THANK YOU SO MUCH for your tremendous support of MASTIFF #1: Black, White & BLOOD. We wrapped with more than 60 backers taking a stab at this new launch!

The work on MASTIFF #1: Black, White & BLOOD is complete, and we only have to send the files to the printers.

On the fulfillment logistics side, right now, we’re in the 2-week funding freeze period, where Kickstarter is processing pledges our behalf.

7 Backer's pledges have ERRORED and not yet been processed. Usually this means your Kickstarter credit card must be updated. Please fix BEFORE 12th June to avoid your pledge being dropped.
7 Backer’s pledges have ERRORED and not yet been processed. Usually this means your Kickstarter credit card must be updated. Please fix BEFORE 12th June to avoid your pledge being dropped.

86.1% of pledges have already been successfully processed via Kickstarter.

Still that leaves only 7 backers whose pledges have errored.

If this is you, there is a simple fix, and usually means your credit card info with Kickstarter is not up to date.

To update your payment information, simply log into Kickstarter and update your account.

(Kickstarter will also send you an email to fix this.)

Please resolve those pledges ASAP, so we can get you your rewards without delay.

NOTE: If you do not fix your pledge by Friday, 12th June, Kickstarter will DROP YOUR PLEDGE!

I can’t wait to get these books out into the world!

One day late (my apologies, last night we had a small, quiet dinner for a good friend’s birthday, but it got a bit bigger and louder than originally intended), but I’m here now, ready to give away our final Pop Vinyl Bundle.

Hit that video below to see who the final winner is....

Congrats DANIEL! I’ve reached out for a postal address and will place the order for your THREE FREE POPS as soon as I know where to send them.

To celebrate this launch I’ve created a Big Tim’s Funny Books Private Discord Group.

As a backer, we’d love to have you join us on the inside (I’ll be honest, so far it’s only populated with just one of my friends and my young adult children who helped me create and trouble shoot)!

If it sounds like your kind of thing, check it out!

Big Tim

P.S. Even though my campaign is over, there are always AWESOME comics on Kickstarter. So, I want to show you another one I have been a fan of for years, and I’m so excited to get this next issue! Hopefully you become as big a fan as I am.

Punchline & the Vaude-Villains vs Violante

The double-sized comic book brawl of the year!

Our newest release is a double-sized killer!

Hero Tomorrow Comics is back! This new issue is loaded with extras and an easy entry point for all.

Drayton Hayes was a heavyweight boxer who was kidnapped by the Vaude-Villains and transformed into a super-powered murderous clown Punchline! The scientist who conducted his transformation (Fletcher) learned DNA enhancement from a session in Mexico with a mystic healer named Violante. Fletcher wanted those discoveries for himself alone and murdered the healer. Now Violante The Undead has come back with seething vengeance for the comic book brawl of the year!

Here are some pages from Punchline & the Vaude-Villains vs Violante:

I came across Ted Sikora‘s work a few years ago, and have absolutely fallen in love with his comic book universe! I mean criminal clowns are one of my favourite things about comic books, and Ted’s criminal clows are some of the best in the biz!

Check out the Punchline & the Vaude-Villains vs Violante Kickstarter page now. Ted’s work is really fun, and I just know you’ll love these books as much as I do!

Talk again soon folks!

“It’s alright to be scared. Remember, there is no courage without fear.”

]]><![CDATA[Do you dig apocalyptic horror? We ALL do! Check out ENENRA!]]>https://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/do-you-dig-apocalyptic-horror-wehttps://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/do-you-dig-apocalyptic-horror-weThu, 04 Jun 2026 21:18:21 GMT

Morning thrillers and killers.

This is it. The final day. In about twelve hours, we’ll be done and we’ll start moving toward fulfilment. It’s exciting and I thank everyone who has financially supported, or even just shared the link, for bringing MASTIFF #1: Black, White & BLOOD to life! Seriously. Thank you for your support.

Let’s get down to business.

First thing is I want to remind you about this exclusive crossover mini-print and how to get it.

Everyone who backs both the Extinct #1 and MASTIFF #1: Black, White & BLOOD at a physical tier will get a physical copy of this mini-print featuring Mastiff and the Wonthaggi Monster locked in mortal combat, by MASTIFF artist NarcolepticCrow!

Click here to visit the Extinct #1 Kickstarter Page!

Click here to visit the MASTIFF #1: Black, White & BLOOD Kickstarter Page!

The Extinct #1 Kickstarter may have ended by the time you read this, but I’m SURE Kieran will have it open for late pledges.

ENENRA #1-8: An Apocalyptic Horror

The Last of Us meets Outbreak. 32 Pages of Character driven, suspense, horror, and action!

Flight BA432 enters Heathrow airspace, yet all attempts at communication fail. After an influential 3rd Party intervenes, the aircraft is allowed to land. Dr RICHARD MARRON (liaison between the ECDC and British Government) is contacted, and together with his team, gain entry to the airliner. But inside a horrific nightmare waits.

Bodies are cocooned in a dark fleshy mass.

During their investigation into the virus, it escapes quarantine and begins spreading across London.

When MI5 takes control, pushing Dr Marron and his team out, they make the decision to follow Flight BA432’s path back to Hong Kong, in hopes of finding the source.

Here are some pages from ENENRA:

This comic looks REALLY cool, and I can’t wait to get into it. Check out ENENRA on Kickstarter, and pre-order your new favourite Apocalyptic horror comic.

And don’t forget, tonight I’ll be drawing the FINAL winner of our Black & White, Werewolf by Night Pop Vinyl giveaway!

If you’ve already backed this campaign, you don’t have to do anything else. You’re in the draw! If you want to be a last-minute saviour, and be in the running to win, just back my MASTIFF Kickstarter on any level, and you’re in.

I’ll be back later tonight with our next winner!

Have a great day, everyone.

I love ya, and I mean it.

Big Tim.

“It’s alright to be scared. Remember, there is no courage without fear.”

]]><![CDATA[Do you dig high quality Indie comics giving Lovecraftian horror? Check out DREAMQUEST!]]>https://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/do-you-dig-high-quality-indie-comicshttps://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/do-you-dig-high-quality-indie-comicsWed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:06 GMT

Morning thrillers and killers.

My MASTIFF #1: Black, White & BLOOD Kickstarter ends TOMORROW NIGHT! I’ve pulled out all the stops, the files are ready to print, and fulfilment should be pretty quick. We’ve just passed AU$2,500 so I’m thinking about another mini-print? I wasn’t thinking we’d get this far, so wasn’t really prepared for it. I’ll think up something.

If you haven’t yet, you can still jump in and get your copy of MASTIFF #1 before it’s developed into a movie!

I am super exited to get work started on issue #2. But, in the meantime, let me tell you about another comic book I’m supporting on Kickstarter.

If you love horror comics, you’re gonna wanna get on board for this one!

DREAMQUEST 1-3 - The Lovecraftian Horror Trilogy Concludes!

RE-ANIMATOR meets NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET PART 3. Dream warriors fight an eldritch evil. Based on the Dream Cycle by H.P. Lovecraft

Between 1918 and 1932, HP Lovecraft wrote a series of stories set in the “Dreamlands.” Like most of his work, it’s now in the public domain and has inspired everything from The Sandman to Nightmare on Elm Street.

Many stories focus on the character of Randolph Carter, who’s loosely based on Lovecraft himself. At the end of the Dream Cycle, Randolph has disappeared into the Dreamlands and is desperately trying to return home.

Our story picks up when he contacts his grand-niece, Margo, and asks her to rescue him. With the help of Herbert West III and Margo’s friend Winter, she sets out on a mission that unleashes an eldritch evil on the world.

Here are some pages from DREAMQUEST:

Check out DREAMQUEST on Kickstarter. I’m a big fan of Clay Adams’ Frankenstein stuff, and I am REALLY looking forward to getting into this series.

Before I go, I just want to remind you we still have ONE MORE Pop Vinyl bundle to give away. If you want to be in the draw, you just have to back MASTIFF #1 on Kickstarter at any level, and you’re automatically in the draw! Don’t miss out!

Have a great day, folks. I’ll be back tomorrow.

I love ya and I mean it.

Big Tim.

“It’s alright to be scared. Remember, there is no courage without fear.”

]]><![CDATA[NEW PLEDGE LEVELS for MASTIFF: ALL THE COVERS and THE JOB LOT!]]>https://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/new-pledge-levels-for-mastiff-allhttps://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/new-pledge-levels-for-mastiff-allTue, 02 Jun 2026 23:59:00 GMT

ONLY THREE DAYS LEFT FOR MASTIFF #1: Black, White & BLOOD on Kickstarter!

Morning thrillers and killers.

As our MASTIFF Kickstarter nears its end, we’d like to offer backers not only a convenient way to get everything they want, but also give a very special exclusive zine to those going all-in. To that end, we are introducing the ALL THE COVERS and THE JOB LOT!

I’ve had a couple people point out that there’s really no way to get everything in this Kickstarter in one fell swoop; there’s no combination of pledges and add-ons that will either get you every cover of the comics, or everything available on this campaign.

So, I thought I’d put together ALL THE COVERS and THE JOB LOT pledge levels, and even throw in an Exclusive zine as well!

For $220, the ALL THE COVERS pledge level comes with:

  • MASTIFF #1: Black, White, & BLOOD [Cover A - Regular]

  • MASTIFF #1: Black, White, & Blood [Cover B - Virgin]

  • MASTIFF #1: Black, White, & Blood [Cover C - Blank w/ Hand Drawn Sketch by Big Tim]

  • MASTIFF #1: Black, White, & Blood [Cover D - Limited Edition Kieran Jack]

  • MASTIFF #1: Black, White, & Blood [Cover E - Super-Rare Foil Cover]

  • MASTIFF #1: Black, White, & Blood [PDF]

  • MASTIFF #1: Black, White, & Blood Script [PDF]

  • MASTIFF #1: Black, White, & Blood Audio Commentary [MP3]

And if you’re a REALLY high roller, for $350, THE JOB LOT comes with:

  • MASTIFF #1: Black, White, & BLOOD [Cover A - Regular]

  • MASTIFF #1: Black, White, & Blood [Cover B - Virgin]

  • MASTIFF #1: Black, White, & Blood [Cover C - Blank w/ Hand Drawn Sketch by Big Tim]

  • MASTIFF #1: Black, White, & Blood [Cover D - Limited Edition by Kieran Jack]

  • MASTIFF #1: Black, White, & Blood [Cover E - Super-Rare Foil by Kieran Jack]

  • MASTIFF T-Shirt

  • MASTIFF Zip-up Hoodie

  • MASTIFF #1: Black, White, & Blood [PDF]

  • MASTIFF #1: Black, White, & Blood Script [PDF]

  • MASTIFF #1: Black, White, & Blood Audio Commentary [MP3]

As a special reward for those getting either ALL THE COVERS or THE JOB LOT, I’m adding an extra Kickstarter Exclusive reward:

  • An A5 print-out of the MASTIFF Pitch Document I took to the Melbourne International Film Festival last year (Did I mention that I am currently in contract negotiations to have MASTIFF optioned as a feature film?)

This 20-page document has character descriptions, story outlines, mood boards and more. This is the EXACT document I pitched, and gave to, TV and Film producers.

WARNING: As this is a pitch document, it lays out the entire story, with all secrets to be unlocked in the upcoming issues of MASTIFF, so if you don’t want to have the story spoiled, I can offer you a redacted version instead.

Everyone who pledges for ALL THE COVERS or THE JOB LOT will score a copy!

If you’re interested in upgrading to either ALL THE COVERS or THE JOB LOT pledge levels, just head over to the MASTIFF #1: Black, White & BLOOD Edition Kickstarter NOW!

I hope these pledge levels make some of you happy. It’s the least I can do for such awesome bakers!

That’s it for today, guys!

Talk again soon.

Big Tim.

“It’s alright to be scared. Remember, there is no courage without fear.”

]]><![CDATA[Do you dig absurd, retro-flavored superhero comedy?!! If so, check out STEAMROLLER MAN!]]>https://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/do-you-dig-absurd-retro-flavoredhttps://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/do-you-dig-absurd-retro-flavoredMon, 01 Jun 2026 20:57:31 GMT

ONLY THREE DAYS LEFT FOR MASTIFF #1: Black, White & BLOOD on Kickstarter!

Morning thrillers and killers.

I just want to let you know about another Kickstarter I’m backing.

If you’re familiar with my superhero work, GORILLA MY DREAMS, you’ll know I like a little humour with my superheroes. And this comic is loaded with comedy by the spoonful!

STEAMROLLER MAN #1 & #2 - More Absurd Superhero Hilarity!

Simpsons director Matthew Schofield is back with issue #2 of his absurd, retro-flavored superhero comedy! Issue #1 also available!

For fans of The Tick, Axe Cop and One Punch Man, STEAMROLLER MAN is the laugh-out-loud-funny story of an overpowered, lovable clod who takes the phrase “Street-Level Justice” a bit too literally!

In Steamroller Man issue #1, readers met mild-mannered nice guy, Steve Rollerman, who sheds his secret identity (and his giant glasses) to become the forthright fifth wheel of justice, Steamroller Man!

When candy-obsessed villain Sugar Daddy unleashed a Gingerbread Golem to raid scientist Paige Wan’s lab, Steamroller Man rolled into action — and hilarity ensued! But Sugar Daddy slipped away, leaving our hero dangling over the wreckage of the Semple-Platt Device, seconds from being sucked through a dimensional vortex to... WHO KNOWS WHERE?!

Here are some pages from STEAMROLLER MAN #2:

The first issue of STEAMROLLER MAN was so much fun, I am SO looking forward to issue #2.

Check out the STEAMROLLER MAN #1 & #2 Kickstarter page and see if it’s your kind of thing!

This book is going to be BIG! Get in on the ground floor.

Tomorrow, I got something kinda big for my MASTIFF Kickstarter myself, you might be interested in.

I love ya and I mean it.

Big Tim.

“It’s alright to be scared. Remember, there is no courage without fear.”

]]><![CDATA[We have our FOURTH WINNER & I'm going PINK for June!]]>https://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/we-have-our-fourth-winner-and-imhttps://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/we-have-our-fourth-winner-and-imFri, 29 May 2026 11:33:34 GMTHey thrillers and killers!

It’s FRIDAY NIGHT and you know what THAT means! Time to give away TWO Werewolf by Night Pop Vinyls PLUS a THIRD MYSTERY POP VINYL!

Hit that video below to see who the Pop Vinyl gods chose to be the FOURTH WINNER of OUR Pop Vinyl Bundle!!

Congrats MICHAEL! I’ve reached out for a postal address and will place the order for your THREE FREE POPS as soon as I know where to send them.

We have ONE MORE of these Pop Vinyl bundles to give away next week, so if you want to be in the running, just support my MASTIFF #1: Black, White & BLOOD Kickstarter on any level, and you’re automatically in the draw!

Another thing I wanted let you all know about is I’M GOING PINK FOR JUNE!

Did you know that every day 56 people in Australia are diagnosed with breast cancer and 9 people die from this disease?

This June, I’ve made a pledge to DYE MY HAIR PINK and raise funds for world-class breast cancer research to help National Breast Cancer Foundation towards their vision of Zero Deaths from breast cancer.

I know I’ve already asked so much of you, but if you can, please consider supporting my GO PINK pledge to save lives and make a difference. If not, it would be awesome if you could share my link around to people who might be interested.

That’s it for today folks. We have one week left to go! I can’t wait to get MASTIFF into your hands!

Have a great weekend all!

I love ya and I mean it.

Big Tim.

“It’s alright to be scared. Remember, there is no courage without fear.”

]]><![CDATA[Do you dig martial-arts movies, Norse gods and cryptozoology? If you don't, you're going to! Check out BIGFOOT KNOWS KARATE!]]>https://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/do-you-dig-martial-arts-movies-norsehttps://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/do-you-dig-martial-arts-movies-norseThu, 28 May 2026 21:12:43 GMTMorning thrillers and killers.

If you’ve been paying attention to the funding on MASTIFF #1: Black, White & BLOOD Kickstarter (and not that you should be, that’s MY job), you’d notice the funding amount isn’t always on the up-and-up. The fluctuation is like a roller coaster on my end as people come and go. A couple times we’ve even dipped to 1% from going back into not being funded!

But we’re still funded, for now. So, ONWARD AND UPWARD I SAY!!

And I tell you what, if we can get this bad-boy up to AU$2,500 before this show ends, I’m going to come up with something special. I don’t know what yet, but I’ll come up with something! (Comment below on what you’d like to see to celebrate. I can’t make any promises, but I’ll take every suggestion seriously).

And don’t forget! You can get your hands on this exclusive crossover mini-print by supporting MASTIFF #1: Black, White & BLOOD and Extinct #1!

All you have to do is back both the Extinct #1 and MASTIFF #1: Black, White & BLOOD at a physical tier and you’ll get a this mini-print featuring Mastiff and the Wonthaggi Monster locked in mortal combat, by MASTIFF artist NarcolepticCrow!

Click here to visit the Extinct #1 Kickstarter Page!

Click here to visit the MASTIFF #1: Black, White & BLOOD Kickstarter Page!

Now, I stumbled across this comic on Kickstarter, and it’s almost as is it’s written just for me! Like bundling a HEAP of my interests into one! Check this out...

BIGFOOT KNOWS KARATE: God Killer

Bigfoot is accused of the murder of Odin in this BIGFOOT KNOWS KARATE prequel!

While on a quest to find a lost ice giant, Bigfoot is caught in a battle with the gods! An elderly Odin has been murdered, and Benny is the prime suspect! BIGFOOT KNOWS KARATE: God Killer is a 26 page, full color comic book that that brings forward the history of our cryptid warrior. This is a one-shot story, perfect for new readers to the BIGFOOT KNOWS KARATE family.

Written by Casey Allen & Dan Price. Art by Justin Adcock. Colors by Dan Price. Published by Homebrewed Comics.

Here are some pages from BIGFOOT KNOWS KARATE:

If you say this doesn’t look cool, you’re lying! This BIGFOOT KNOWS KARATE prequel (and if you don’t think I’ve pledged for the back catalogue on this series, you’re wrong! Jesus, that was a lot of double negatives! And I’m a writer, but that’s how excited I am for BIGFOOT KNOWS KARATE! Grammar and sentence structure be damned!)

With LESS THAN A WEEK left to go, check out BIGFOOT KNOWS KARATE on Kickstarter page, and get a copy of your new favourite Bigfoot comic!

And don’t forget, tomorrow I’ll be drawing another winner of our Black & White, Werewolf by Night Pop Vinyl giveaway!

All you have to do to be in the running is back MASTIFF #1: Black, White & BLOOD Edition Kickstarter on ANY LEVEL, and you’re automatically in the running!

I love ya and I mean it.

Big Tim

“It’s alright to be scared. Remember, there is no courage without fear.”

]]><![CDATA[Do you dig gritty crime told through anthropomorphic characters? Check out DEATH ROLL!]]>https://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/do-you-dig-gritty-crime-told-throughhttps://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/do-you-dig-gritty-crime-told-throughWed, 27 May 2026 20:49:43 GMTMorning thrillers and killers.

Don’t forget! Get your hands on this exclusive crossover mini-print!

All you have to do is back both the Extinct #1 and MASTIFF #1: Black, White & BLOOD at a physical tier and you’ll get a this mini-print featuring Mastiff and the Wonthaggi Monster locked in mortal combat, by MASTIFF artist NarcolepticCrow!

Click here to visit the Extinct #1 Kickstarter Page!

Click here to visit the MASTIFF #1: Black, White & BLOOD Kickstarter page!

Wanna hear about another comic book Kickstarter I’m backing?

Death Roll

An action thriller graphic novel set in a vicious anthropomorphic world. For fans of Blacksad, Jack Reacher and Berserk.

Death Roll is the story of Forrest Clay, a young American Bulldog in an anthropomorphic world, who seeks to rescue his brother from a ruthless gang of reptiles who run a black market meat trade and hunting operation. As a former Army Ranger, Forrest has survived the worst kinds of warfare, and he’s got the scars to prove it.

Struggling with the aftermath of his life outside of service, Forrest balances learning to be a civilian and functioning with only one leg, all while trying—and failing—to convince the powers that be to return him to active duty at the tip of the spear.

When Forrest receives a desperate call from his estranged father, everything changes. With no other choice, he returns to his family home in Miami and wages a bloody war against an enemy more savage than anything he ever imagined.

Here are some pages from Death Roll:

There are only FOUR DAYS LEFT days left for the Death Roll Kickstarter. This book is going to be SO GOOD! Don’t miss out!

I love ya and I mean it.

Big Tim.

“It’s alright to be scared. Remember, there is no courage without fear.”

]]><![CDATA[Three things and a lizard...]]>https://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/three-things-and-a-lizardhttps://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/three-things-and-a-lizardSun, 24 May 2026 21:47:40 GMTMorning thrillers and killers.

You might want to grab a cup of tea, this is gonna be a kinda long one, but it’ll be worth your time...

Settled in?

Good.

Let’s get down to business...

Just Added: NEW PLEDGE LEVEL!

We have just added a SUPER EXCLUSIVE new pledge level over on my MASTIFF #1: Black, White & BLOOD Kickstarter, for some of you high rollers. I’m a sucker for a foil cover, and I love bringing them to the table. So, we have a SUPER LIMITED EDITION foil cover pledge level for you:

My good friend Kieran Jack drew this cover and I love it dearly. This is going to be Black, White, & Red, as the good lord intended, but printed on a foil cardstock!

Let’s take a closer look at that cover, huh?

This cover will be SUPER LIMITED EDITION, in that I am only printing up as many as are ordered through my MASTIFF #1 Kickstarter, and a half-a-dozen each for me and Kieran to have at our convention tables this year. Other than that, these will NEVER see print again!

So, you can either score this bad boy in a straight up pledge on my MASTIFF #1 Kickstarter for a flat AU$100, or if you’re already supporting it, you can add it to your existing pledge for AU$75.

How to add the Foil Cover on to your pledge:

1. Go to the main project page and click Manage your pledge...

2. Then click on Change your pledge...

3. Pick the physical pledge level you want...

4. Scroll the Add On menu until you can see Kieran Jack’s Foil Cover, and click Add...

5. Click Confirm changes...

6. And then click Continue on the total amount.

And you’ll have ordered one of these extremely rare foil covers to your order!

And speaking of Kieran Jack, he’s got his own horror comic book Kickstarter running RIGHT NOW!

Extinct #1: An Australian folklore, horror series

What lies beneath should have stayed buried. Extinct is an Australian horror folklore tale around the mystery of the Wonthaggi Monster.

Miners of the local rural town of Wonthaggi discover an ancient cavity uncovering a an creature long to be thought extinct the mine caves in and trapping the workers with the creature. Matters turn for the worst when the dormant creature attacks and mauls one of the workers! upon their discovery they soon realises that the long extinct creature wasn’t what they thought.

A string of violent mutilations start to unfold as the workers begin to be taken and torn apart. Speculations and unrest overcome the workers as one of them is not like the others. Can they hold out until they’re freed from the mine? or are they pray for this once thought extinct creature. No light. No escape. No longer alone!

This series is for readers who enjoy gripping horror stories that leave you on the edge of your seat all the time wondering what will happen next. For fans of comics like 30 days of night, Something is killing the children and The Lady of The Swamp and films like Wolf-Man, Alien and my Bloody Valentine. It’s bound to leave your hair raised and goosebumps all over.

Here are some pages of art from Extinct #1:

And there’s more art and info to check out on the Extinct #1 Kickstarter page.

I mean COME ON! Crytozoologial horror set in the Australian outback?! SIGN ME UP!

Get over to the Extinct #1 Kickstarter page, and get on board!

Whih brings us to...

CROSSOVER EXLUSIVE PRINT!!

Everyone who backs both the Extinct #1 and MASTIFF #1 on Kickstarter at a physical tier will get a physical copy of this mini-print featuring Mastiff and the Wonthaggi Monster locked in mortal combat, by MASTIFF artist NarcolepticCrow!

Click here to visit the Extinct #1 Kickstarter Page!

Click here to visit the MASTIFF #1Kickstarter page!

And that’s it for today.

I love ya and I mean it.

Big Tim.

P.S. I didn’t forget about the lizard:

“It’s alright to be scared. Remember, there is no courage without fear.”

]]><![CDATA[We have our THIRD WINNER!]]>https://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/we-have-our-third-winnerhttps://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/we-have-our-third-winnerFri, 22 May 2026 11:21:55 GMTHey thrillers and killers!

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Every Friday of my MASTIFF #1: Black, White & BLOOD Kickstarter, one lucky backer will win TWO Werewolf by Night Pop Vinyls PLUS a THIRD MYSTERY POP VINYL!

And I’ve just drawn our THIRD WINNER!

Hit that video below to see who the Pop Vinyl gods chose to win a bundle of Pop Vinyls!!

Congrats JACOB! I’ve reached out for a postal address and will place the order for your THREE FREE POPS as soon as I know where to send them.

Wanna be in the running for next week’s bundle? Just back MASTIFF #1 on Kickstarter on ANY LEVEL and you’re automatically in the draw.

That’s it for today, but next week is going to be a big one. Some really cool things coming! If you haven’t yet, you might want to check out MASTIFF #1 on Kickstarter NOW!

Have a great weekend all!

I love ya and I mean it.

Big Tim.

“It’s alright to be scared. Remember, there is no courage without fear.”

]]><![CDATA[GREAT GOOGA-MOOGA! MASTIFF is FUNDED!]]>https://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/great-googa-mooga-mastiff-is-fundedhttps://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/great-googa-mooga-mastiff-is-fundedThu, 21 May 2026 09:22:27 GMTTHANK YOU, THRILLERS & KILLERS! MASTIFF is funded!

As a HUGE THANK YOU I have a little something for you...

Everyone who has backed my MASTIFF #1: Black, White & BLOOD Kickstarter on a physical level, will also get this AWESOME mini pin-up by the creator of ENVY, Austin Light!

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the ENVY Kickstarter had to be delayed but make sure you click NOTIFY ME on the NEW ENVY Kickstarter!

Let’s take a closer look at Austin’s mini pin-up...

I appreciate all of you who have come on this journey with me. Many of you have joined the Big Tim’s Funny Books family over the last few years, and I’m honoured to welcome you back to get this new edition of MASTIFF into your hands. And for all of you just joining us, prepare yourself for some good, old fashioned slasher horror!

You’ve made this project a reality, now... Please help us spread the word that MASTIFF has arrived! Nothing replaces you guys sharing your excitement through good old word of mouth. Sure, we’ve funded this issue, but the more we raise, the quicker we can get to work on the next one!

And don’t forget, tomorrow I’ll be drawing another winner of our Black & White, Werewolf by Night Pop Vinyl giveaway! To be in the draw, you just have to back MASTIFF #1: Black, White & BLOOD Kickstarter ON ANY LEVEL! And you’re in the draw.

So, keep an eye out. The winner could be YOU!

I love ya and I mean it.

Big Tim

“It’s alright to be scared. Remember, there is no courage without fear.”

]]><![CDATA[Do you dig gothic & folklore horror? I bet you do!! Then check out I Hunt Wolves!!]]>https://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/do-you-dig-gothic-and-folklore-horrorhttps://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/do-you-dig-gothic-and-folklore-horrorMon, 18 May 2026 20:57:19 GMTMorning thrillers and killers.

We are inching closer and closer to the $2k target on my MASTIFF #1: Black, White & BLOOD Kickstarter. It’s a slow old process, but it’s nail-bitingly exciting!

With over two weeks to go, there’s no way MASTIFF #1: Black, White & BLOOD doesn’t fund. And for that, I thank everyone who has shown their support! And if you haven’t yet, click that link above and help get us across the finish line!

With not much more news to give right now (hopefully more exciting news coming later this week), wanna hear about another comic book Kickstarter I’m backing?

I Hunt Wolves #1: 68 Pages of Savage Action & Bloody Horror

Discover the legend of Bonnie Beltz, a monster hunter on the run. Stay for the terror tales of Murk, a demon trapped in a cell.

After years of hunting criminals, Bonnie Beltz has killed an innocent man based on the lies of a young girl named Winter. Now a wanted woman with a high price on her head, deadly bounty hunters are ready to put the rope around her neck.

As the law closes in, Bonnie knows the end is near, and she must take on the suicide mission she has been avoiding all her life: wiping out the clan of werewolves that murdered her family.

She’s not going alone. Knowing Winter’s fate will likely be decided by the mob, Bonnie takes her from her family so that she can learn what it is to take a life.

Skin-Crawling Terror

EXPERIENCE the cruel nature of the bounty hunters who are after Bonnie. LEARN the depths of BRUTALITY from her father Boris Beltz.

Heart-Breaking Drama

SEE THE INTENSITY in young Bonnie’s eyes baring witness to the wrath of her father’s axe. TAKE COVER as Bonnie learns the undeniable truth of her latest bounty.

I Hunt Wolves will follow Bonnie’s story over the course of 4 giant-sized issues. Anything smaller wouldn’t be fitting for a legend like hers.

A FORGOTTEN FOLKLORE MAGAZINE

This is a story of savage action and grueling horror that expands on the notion of what a Forgotten Folklore release can be. Now a magazine, which will see single story releases as well as mini-series such as I Hunt Wolves, you can expect the nostalgic feel of the comic magazines from the past such as Eerie & Creepy, while experiencing modern storytelling.

You won’t just find the tale of Bonnie Beltz on these pages, but also the debut of Murk’s Hell Cell Terrors, a brand new series of horror shorts in the tradition of Tales from the Crypt. Your horror host is Murk, a demon trapped in a jail cell who not only collects the stories of his cell mates, but sometimes their heads as well.

Visiting hours may be over, but Murk’s cell is always open for a ghastly good time.

Expect a new story in every issue of I Hunt Wolves, and within every release of the Forgotten Folklore magazine to come.

With only FOUR DAYS LEFT, check out the I Hunt Wolves Kickstarter page, and get in on it NOW! Time is running out!

I love ya and I mean it.

Big Tim.

P.S. Tomorrow, we’re gonna talk about the hoodies situation.

“It’s alright to be scared. Remember, there is no courage without fear.”

]]><![CDATA[We have our SECOND WINNER!]]>https://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/we-have-our-second-winnerhttps://bigtimstiles.substack.com/p/we-have-our-second-winnerFri, 15 May 2026 08:27:06 GMTHey thrillers and killers!

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it at least two more times: Every Friday of this campaign, one lucky backer of my MASTIFF #1: Black, White & BLOOD Kickstarter will win TWO Werewolf by Night Pop Vinyls PLUS a THIRD MYSTERY POP VINYL!

And I’ve just drawn our SECOND WINNER!

Hit that video below to see who the Pop Vinyl gods chose to win a bundle of Pop Vinyls!!

Congrats PAUL. I’ve placed the order for your THREE FREE POPS, and we’ll get those to you as soon as they arrive!

If you want to be in the running for next week’s prize, all you have to do is back my MASTIFF #1: Black, White & BLOOD Kickstarter on any level, and you automatically go into the draw!!

And don’t forget to tune in to RADIO OF HORROR with DR. CHRIS this weekend! Really this time 🤣

LISTEN LIVE HERE: https://wcuw.org/listen/

Have a great weekend all!

I love ya and I mean it.

Big Tim.

“It’s alright to be scared. Remember, there is no courage without fear.”

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