About

Dust Bunny Mafia is a Chicago-based creative studio founded by cartoonist and author Bret Juliano, producing comics, apparel, and collectible projects inspired by real American organized crime history.

Originally launched as a comic series, Dust Bunny Mafia has grown into an interconnected body of work that blends researched historical events with noir-inspired storytelling and distinctive visual design. The studio’s projects explore Prohibition-era crime, mid-century mob history, and the cultural impact of organized crime through multiple formats, including comics, books, apparel, prints, and limited-edition merchandise.

Bret Juliano is the creator of the long-running Dust Bunny Mafia comic series and the Based on a True Story collection, which presents documented moments from criminal history in a narrative, documentary-style format. His work emphasizes historical accuracy while avoiding sensationalism, focusing instead on context, consequence, and character.

Dust Bunny Mafia also serves as the parent studio for related projects and imprints, including Syndicate Style, a historically accurate apparel line launched through crowdfunding; Mobimals, a humorous guide to mobsters with animal nicknames; and Detective Potatoes, an all-ages mystery series set within the same narrative universe.

Across all projects, Dust Bunny Mafia is built on a commitment to research, storytelling, and limited-run creative releases designed for readers, collectors, and true-crime enthusiasts who value authenticity and craftsmanship.