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Dust Bunny Mafia (Bret Juliano)
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Enter the whimsical world of Bret Juliano, creator of Dust Bunny Mafia, Detective Potatoes, and Mobimals, where humor, heart, and quirky mobsters come to life for all ages in comic art form.
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oh and in case you feel bad about charging them back here ya go. Absolute trash person.
September 1, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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AI grifter scammed their way into Dragon Con. The staff had them escorted out, lmao you love to see it
September 1, 2025 at 5:32 PM
36 backers have brought Detective Potatoes #1–2 this far—now we need one last push!
We’re 98% funded with only 12 hours to go. Be the pledge that makes the book a reality!
👉 www.kickstarter.com/projects/bre...
Detective Potatoes #1-2: Lord of the Bean
Detective Mickie Potatoes must help Dust Bunny Mafia boss Leo find a missing espresso bean to save Jimmy, Leo's kidnapped friend.
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August 22, 2025 at 2:53 PM
🎉 Funded! Detective Potatoes #1–2: Lord of the Bean is officially happening thanks to YOU!

Now, let’s unlock a bonus: at $2,700, every physical backer gets a free bookmark.

We’re only $155 away with 31 hours left! 🕵️
👉 www.kickstarter.com/projects/bre...
Detective Potatoes #1-2: Lord of the Bean
Detective Mickie Potatoes must help Dust Bunny Mafia boss Leo find a missing espresso bean to save Jimmy, Leo's kidnapped friend.
www.kickstarter.com
August 21, 2025 at 7:18 PM
We’re in the final 38 hours of Detective Potatoes #1–2!
Only $209 away from goal—every pledge and every share matters. Help us get there!
👉 www.kickstarter.com/projects/bre...
Detective Potatoes #1-2: Lord of the Bean
Detective Mickie Potatoes must help Dust Bunny Mafia boss Leo find a missing espresso bean to save Jimmy, Leo's kidnapped friend.
www.kickstarter.com
August 21, 2025 at 12:56 PM
🦊💵 “Bribe Everyone” – Framed Original Art 💵🦊

Johnny “The Fox” Torrio, Al Capone’s mentor, believed bribery was more powerful than bullets.

🎨 Debuting at Garage Galleries
📍 424 Beloit Ave, Forest Park, IL
📅 Saturday, August 23 | 11 AM – 6 PM
August 19, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Want to walk the gritty streets of Fairview alongside Detective Mickie Potatoes? Cameo slots are open!
- Background bystander ($75)
- Dialogue role ($200)
- Illustrated scene ($300)
- Major character ($600)

Only 10 total slots exist. Make your mark in noir comic history.
👉 bit.ly/LordOfTheBean
Detective Potatoes #1-2: Lord of the Bean
Detective Mickie Potatoes must help Dust Bunny Mafia boss Leo find a missing espresso bean to save Jimmy, Leo's kidnapped friend.
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August 19, 2025 at 8:35 PM
2 of 5 Detective Potatoes originals are already GONE! 🚨

Still available:
🕵️ Detective Mickie Potatoes – $30
🐿 Tommy Gunn – $30
🦉 Milwaukee Phil – $40

One-of-a-kind, hand-inked, matted to 8x10.
Claim yours now 👉 www.kickstarter.com/projects/bre...

#Kickstarter #DetectivePotatoes #IndieComics
August 12, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The clues are stacking up…
🕵️ $1,257 pledged
📈 50% funded
👥 24 backers
⏳ 12 days to solve the case

Can Mickie Potatoes find the missing espresso bean in time? Join the mission:
🎩 bit.ly/LordOfTheBean
#DetectivePotatoes #NoirHumor #Kickstarter
Detective Potatoes #1-2: Lord of the Bean
Detective Mickie Potatoes must help Dust Bunny Mafia boss Leo find a missing espresso bean to save Jimmy, Leo's kidnapped friend.
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August 10, 2025 at 3:47 PM
My newest 8x10 limited edition print pays tribute to one of Forest Park’s most iconic landmarks—The Golden Steer—and its lesser-known past as the Pink Clock Lounge, a rumored hangout of Sam Giancana.

This print debuts only at the 2025 Garage Galleries event on Saturday, August 23rd.
August 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
We’re 24% funded!
$619 pledged by 15 amazing backers!
Detective Mickie Potatoes is hot on the trail — and the beans are percolating. ☕🐦

🎩 bit.ly/LordOfTheBean
#DetectivePotatoes #KickstarterComics #MobNoir #IndieComics
Detective Potatoes #1-2: Lord of the Bean
Detective Mickie Potatoes must help Dust Bunny Mafia boss Leo find a missing espresso bean to save Jimmy, Leo's kidnapped friend.
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August 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🚨 Now Live on Kickstarter!

Detective Potatoes: Lord of the Bean is here! Mickie Potatoes teams up with the Dust Bunny Mafia to recover a missing espresso bean—and save a kidnapped friend.

Back the campaign: bit.ly/LordOfTheBean
#Kickstarter #ComicBooks #NoirComedy
Detective Potatoes #1-2: Lord of the Bean
Detective Mickie Potatoes must help Dust Bunny Mafia boss Leo find a missing espresso bean to save Jimmy, Leo's kidnapped friend.
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August 1, 2025 at 1:47 PM
We’re turning one of our most popular comic strips into a giant die-cut foam display for future events—and we want YOU to help choose which one!
👉 Cast your vote: forms.gle/KHWr88Be1nYn...
Voting ends soon, so don’t wait! #DustBunnyMafia #DetectivePotatoes #Mobimals
Help Us Choose a Fan-Favorite Comic for Display!
We're creating a giant die-cut foam display featuring one of our most popular comic strips from the Dust Bunny Mafia universe—and we want YOU to help us decide which one! We’ve narrowed it down to fiv...
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July 25, 2025 at 6:34 PM
🚨 A mob boss walks into a police station and demands his espresso bean back...

Only one detective is stubborn enough to help him.

Detective Potatoes: Lord of the Bean hits Kickstarter Friday, Aug 1st!
Sign up now: bit.ly/LordOfTheBean
#NoirComedy #Kickstarter
Coming soon: Detective Potatoes #1-2: Lord of the Bean
Detective Mickie Potatoes must help Dust Bunny Mafia boss Leo find a missing espresso bean to save Jimmy, Leo's kidnapped friend.
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July 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Got 3 slots open!
Now that I'm home, I'm opening up commissions for this month! 5 slots open.

Fill out form at https://tinyurl.com/baker-comm
July 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Set up for Anthrocon. Opens tomorrow!
July 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Stuck in LA traffic, I spotted 'DBM' on a license plate. 15 years later, 'Dust Bunny Mafia' is still going strong!

Thanks to Chronicle, LLC, for the feature.

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Read the full story:
🔗 chronicleillinois.com/entertainmen...
Addison man hits on 'Dust Bunny Mafia' comic in traffic jam - Chronicle Media
Ask Los Angeles-area residents what’s the worst thing about living in that region of the country and many are likely to mention traffic. L.A. is consistently ranked among the worst cities in the natio...
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June 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The Mafia Unmasked: A Comic Guide to Organized Crime History Kickstarter ends in just 6 hours! bit.ly/MafiaUnmasked
Mafia Unmasked: A Comic Guide to Organized Crime History
From Capone to the Five Families—A Fun, Informative Journey Through Mob History
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June 3, 2025 at 7:36 PM
🎉 Two stretch goals unlocked! 🎉

With 11 hours left, we’ve reached $1,096 pledged—and we’ve unlocked:

The Mafia Unmasked poker chip for all physical backers.

The 4x6 Mobimals sticker sheet for all physical backers.

Pledge now to grab your rewards!

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Mafia Unmasked: A Comic Guide to Organized Crime History
From Capone to the Five Families—A Fun, Informative Journey Through Mob History
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June 3, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The day countdown has switched to hours! We've got 71 hours to go for Mafia Unmasked: A Comic Guide to Organized Crime History! bit.ly/MafiaUnmasked
June 1, 2025 at 2:28 AM
In 1954, the mob started charging admission.
Anastasia & Scalise reopened the books—for a fee.

Wanna see how Joey got the "loudmouth rate"?
Read Mafia Unmasked: www.kickstarter.com/projects/bre...

#ComicHistory #OrganizedCrime #MobComics
May 28, 2025 at 3:12 PM
💥 Mad Dog Coll vs. Dutch Schultz—a bloody war that changed Mafia history. 💥 Their deadly clash is one of the most intense chapters in the world of organized crime!

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#MafiaUnmasked #MadDogColl #DutchSchultz #MafiaHistory #TrueCrimeComics #Kickstarter
May 27, 2025 at 12:36 PM
🔎 The FBI still calls Giancana’s murder an open case, but new witness interviews point the finger at Tony Accardo.
#MobHit #SamGiancana #ChicagoOutfit #TrueCrimeDaily
May 20, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Ready for a deep dive into Mafia history—with a side of laughs?
Mafia Unmasked is a 60-page comic guide that covers everything from Capone’s rise to Bugsy Siegel’s Vegas days.
Don’t miss out—back it now!
#MafiaUnmasked #TrueCrimeFans #ComicBookCommunity #MafiaHistory

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Coming soon: Mafia Unmasked: A Comic Guide to Organized Crime
Unveiling the Secrets of the Mob with Humor and History
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May 13, 2025 at 12:22 PM