Episode 225

Pitch Document #2: MASTIFF! (And... Dwarves, and Orcs, and Bears! OH MY!)

Jul 18, 2025

Good morning, Tribe!

We're done with Day #2, and we're just under half-way funded. Please remember to share BIG TIM'S FUNNY BOOKS GOES TO THE MOVIES with all your comics and movies friends. The more eyes on this bad-boy, the better chance we have of making it!

As promised, here's the SECOND pitch document I've been working on; AND AGAIN, a couple prerequisites:

This is a draft. I am still actively working on these and it's definitely going to change.
If you're a fan of MASTIFF this document may contain story spoilers, so proceed with caution. I've tried to redact anything spoilerish in upcoming issues, but you have been warned.

Click the image below to download the work-in-progress MASTIFF pitch document

As previously mentioned, throughout this campaign, I will be giving away a free copy of this pin-up EVERY DAY! And today we have our second winner!

To be in the running, all you have to do is:

Back my BIG TIM'S FUNNY BOOKS GOES TO THE MOVIES! Kickstarter on any level.
Go to the Comments Page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bigtimstiles/big-tims-funny-books-goes-to-the-movies/comments
Type in what movie you think all my comics book characters are watching!

And I'll randomly pick a winner EVERY DAY to get a free copy of the poster!

Today's winner is Judy Thomas!

Judy says that these guys are watching the highly underrated Balls of Fury! I remember watching this one a long time ago. I'll have to see if I can find it and watch it again. I remember it being hilarious!

CONGRATULATIONS JUDY!! You'll get a FREE copy of this pin-up!

Grawlgore & Shanks #1 - Fantasy Mystery Detectives!

A dwarf detective & his orc steward solve grisly murder mysteries in a high fantasy world. "The Lord of the Rings" meets "Knives Out."

Here's What Grawlgore & Shanks Is All About...

In the realm of Plaena, peace has settled over the land, but cruel injustices still lurk in the shadows.

Vaun Grawlgore, a dwarf tailor of questionable skill but keen intellect, and his surly orc steward, Arlog Shanks, traverse the land solving crimes and righting wrongs—often in exchange for patrons wearing Grawlgore’s garish outfits.

From uncovering murderers in small villages to confronting class-driven conspiracies, the duo blend detective work, humor, and heart in an episodic fantasy adventure.

This is a world with its fair share of dungeons, and perhaps even a few dragons. But this is not a tale of grand fantasy quests. Instead, Grawlgore and Shanks are dealing with murder, missing persons, haunted house hoaxes, jailbreaks, cons, and kidnappings. Because the small wrongs need righting, too.

Grawlgore and Shanks are not so much typical adventurers as they are prototypical private detectives. While maintaining the look and feel of the best high fantasy faire, instead of an epic war story of good verses evil, this is a procedural detective series with humor and heart…and the occasional grisly murder!

Think "Only Murders in Middle Earth!"

♥️Who Will Love This?

Fans of action-packed, high fantasy such as The Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones and The Wheel of Time.
Lovers of episodic murder mystery storytelling such as Knives Out, Sherlock Holmes and True Detective.
Fans of quirky detective stories and buddy comedies like Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Nice Guys, and Hot Fuzz.
Fans of ComixTribe comics from Lees & Mulvey such as SINK, WAILING BLADE and HAPPY HILL.

Let's take a look at some preview pages:

Check out Grawlgore & Shanks #1 on Kickstarter NOW! This the next-big-thing in fantasy comics!

Smokey's Junior Rangers

The first Smokey Bear comic in over 50 years! A fun camping trip turns into a magical lesson in fire safety when Smokey Bear arrives.

When four kids head into Pine Ridge Forest for a weekend of camping fun, they’re ready for marshmallows, hot dogs, and adventure—but not for a surprise visit from the legendary Smokey Bear himself! After a careless mistake nearly leads to disaster, Smokey steps in to teach the campers the essential C.A.M.P. skills every adventurer needs to keep the wilderness safe. With help from the wise and magical Elder Tree, the kids learn how small choices can make a big difference. Packed with heart, humor, and forest-friendly lessons, Smokey #1 is an inspiring, educational comic that turns readers into Junior Rangers—one spark at a time.