The Mob Boss: a personalized comic book gift
At the family barbecue, they rule with an iron fist and expect a little respect when they hand out the leftovers. Lean into it. This story makes them the boss of a 1930s crime family, drawn from their photo on every page, holding meetings in the back of a bakery, settling disputes over cannoli and outsmarting a rival gang without ever wrinkling their pinstripes. It's a personalized comic book that lets them be gloriously dramatic, all in cartoon fun, with as much teasing as you ask for in your answers.
Create this comicWho it is for
Give it to the dad who runs every family gathering, a boss who secretly loves the attention, or the uncle who negotiates every restaurant bill, on a birthday or Father's Day.
What can happen in the story
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Your hero is named head of the family after the old boss retires to the coast to grow tomatoes.
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They settle a turf war over the city's best bakery, negotiating a truce across a table piled high with cannoli.
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When a rival gang tries a double-cross at the docks, they outwit everyone with one perfectly timed phone call.
How it is made
- 1. Add your hero.A clear photo, a first name and a few fun answers: their job, their catchphrase, a funny habit, an inside joke or two.
- 2. Pick a story idea.We write three The Mob Boss story ideas from your answers. Pick one and see the cover and the first page for free.
- 3. Read it, then print it.The eBook is $7.99 and ready in about 15 minutes. Print the hardcover if you love it.
Questions about this comic
Is a gangster story okay within PG-13?
Yes. It's played as a stylish, funny caper: pinstripes, fedoras, fast talk and cartoon chases, with no gore and nobody seriously hurt. If you want it extra cheeky, say so in your answers and list the habits that make your hero the undisputed boss at home.
Can our family members be the crew?
Yes. Mention them in your answers and they can appear in the story: your siblings as loyal lieutenants, grandma as the real power behind the throne or the dog as the enforcer. Suggest roles and inside jokes in the "anything special" field, and the story ideas are written around them.