The Online World Of Timothy Bradstreet

The End Of An Era - Punisher

I started doing covers for The Punisher 9 years ago, and with this cover to Punisher Max #60 I'm ending my love affair for at least the time being. I'm leaving the book along with series writer Garth Ennis, and concluding a run of well over 100 issues stretching back to the 12 issue series, "Welcome Back Frank". It's been a fantastic part of my life every month but it was time to take a bow and let someone else in to carry the character on to the next generation of fans. I hope to be revisiting the character from time to time so hopefully this is not the end where Frank Castle and I are concerned. This last cover is my salute to the fans.
Cheers to all of you, the best fans in comics!

New Tim Bradstreet Art Book - Archetype

Coming this June from Desperado Publishing is my brand spanking new art book, Archetype: Iconic Images And Cinematic Illustration, Volume 2. Archetype will be a hardcover, 300+ page retrospective of my 22 years
in the industry. This book will follow in the footsteps of Desperado's other fantastically produced art books, "The Art Of Brian Bolland", "The Art Of P. Craig Russell", and the upcoming "Art of Michael Wm Kaluta".
It will be available through the normal sources, mainly Diamond (consult your local comic dealer), but also through mass market, through my own sales site, AND a special signed edition available exclusively through Budplant.com

We're currently doing our layout and book design. More information on this as we move along.

Entering the home stretch

Here's a look at Punisher MAX 58, just two more issues to go and Garth and I will be moving on to some new experiences. I've spoken about this subject a lot, and if you're interested in getting some insight into this historic (forgive me) run, then please come visit the official Tim Bradstreet Forum, exclusively on the RAW Studios Forum.

Leaving The Punisher

Just a quick word of confirmation.
As of issue 60 of the Punisher Max series at Marvel, I'll be taking my leave alongside quintessential Punisher scribe Garth Ennis. Garth and I climbed aboard The Punisher 8 years ago with the maxi series "Welcome Back Frank". That continued with a new ongoing Punisher book through Marvel Knights. That series lasted 37 issues until the book was revamped and reformed into the flagship and current Marvel Max title. Issue 60 will be our last. It's been a real pleasure illustrating the covers over the years and I'm very proud of this body of work. I've grown a lot on this title and it's been a joy to be inspired by the words of Garth Ennis every month. The fans have always been extremely supportive and I want to send a word of thanks out to each and every one of you, especially those of you who have taken the time to send a personal note of appreciation.
I don't always have the time to reply back but I want you all to know how very much that support has meant. Stick around. I got a lot more in store for you all.

I also want to acknowledge the contribution of my wonderful Punisher model, Tom O'Brien.
I couldn't have done it without you pal. And to my colorist from day 1, Grant Goleash. Grants work really brought this stuff alive.
Also a big shout out to my long time editorial collaborator Axel Alonso, who was also my original editor on Hellblazer. And to Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti who invited me into the Punisher family all those years ago.

BAD PLANET #4 In Stores!

Issue #4 of Bad Planet with a delightful cover by that Bradstreet guy hit stands two solid weeks ago now.
I gotta say it's the best issue yet from a quality standpoint. We finally got some of our color issues worked out and the stuff in this issue is absolutely beautiful. The paper rocks, the artwork is top notch (Thank you Jim Daly), and the story is rocking and socking. PLEASE let us know what you think. And if you can't because you don't have it yet then by all means get it, order it, find it, don't wait for the trade! Ask your retailer to reorder it if it's not in stock. You won't be sorry.

Written by Tom Jane and Steve Niles. Artwork by James Daly and Tim Bradstreet. Color by Goleash.

We welcome you to discuss this issue of Bad Planet - here at the RAW Forum.

On Set In The Dark Country

Apologies for the gap in updates. I have been working on a film called "Dark Country", as Production Designer for the past few months. "Dark Country" is a film by Thomas Jane, who both directs, and stars.
We're fairly deep in, filming on location in Albuquerque New Mexico. It's cold, it's windy, it's dusty, and it's real F'ing dark. But we're having a ball. I'm in country with Jane, DP, Geoff Boyle (The Mutant Chronicles, Enemy At The Gates), Grade A Cameraman Extraordinaire Howard J. Smith (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, The Matrix), 3-D Technical Advisor Ray 3-D Zone, and monster cool, ultra kick-ass Producer Patrick Aiello. It's a fantastic core to a very ambitious Hitchcockian noir thriller.

For insight into the 3-D technology we're employing on this film I quote Ray 3-D Zone -
"The technology for 3D photography of The Dark Country is truly innovative with two HD heads capturing at 2K resolution. The two HD heads are tiny compared to the film cameras used previously to shoot 3D movies. This allows for highly mobile and fluid camera movement during photography. The twin HD units were built by Max Penner, Tim Thomas and the 3D wizards at Paradise FX in California. Howard Smith provided input for the camera assembly so that it would work with his mobile "AR" rig, a revolutionary new form of steadicam in which the cameras maintain the horizon. Another stereoscopic innovation is the use of dynamic variable interaxial in which the distance between the two cameras can be actively changed while cameras are rolling. The stereoscopic motion picture photography in The Dark Country is unprecedented, particularly with the camera movements that powerfully reinforce the compelling narrative. It's a real breakthrough for 3D movies."

Please visit the RAW forum for the most up to date news on "Dark Country". We currently have 4 threads open on the subject. There are a ton of pictures, even some in 3-D! Come check it out. Hope you enjoy -

Dark Country: A Film By Tom Jane
Dark Country: Production Diary: The inside perspective by Tim Bradstreet
Dark Country Production Diary Feedback
3D in The Dark Country: Moderated by Ray 3-D Zone

Bradstreet Forums!

Yes, it's finally happened. I finally have a DEDICATED FORUM. We're talking Criminal Macabre, Punisher, all kinds of cool topics, and I actually get in there and answer questions. Also a good place to see exculsive unveilngs of new art. My home for the Forum is the RAW Entertainment Forums, also the home of the Thomas Jane Forums. That's a lot of forums. Sheesh. So c'mon over and join up, it's free, it takes just a few seconds, and you're not going to get thrown on any kind of mailing list.

You can also make the run over to discuss Bad Planet, Alien Pig Farm 3000, or our upcoming film "Dark Country", only at the RAW Forums!
Come join us! -----------> Tim Bradstreet - Official Forum

Bad Planet shipping Announcement

Just a quick note to inform folks that Bad Planet issue 3 will not ship the first week of September as we had hoped. We were just informed of some printer setbacks which has forced a two to three week delay in shipping issue #3. Bad Planet #3 (In SUPERTERROR 3D!) will be worth the wait not only for the incredible Mark Schultz cover, but for the 14 pages of stereoscopic wonderment to be found within. If you think you've seen 3D before wait'll you see this. Sources inform me that Bad Planet issue 3 (Stereoscopic 3D glasses INCLUDED!) will ship the last week of September. So PLEASE stick with us! We apologize for the delay but we have been taking major steps to guard against printing snafus for the benefit of ALL.

Also here I'm previewing a delicious page from Bad Planet issue #4, penciled by James Daly and inked by yours truly. This is what we have in store for you in October, and all wrapped up inside my very own Bad Planet cover (see below). We're setting the bar higher for every issue and we very much hope that you will join us! See much more at the Official RAW website Cheers - Tim

New RAW website launched

We're still adding content but we fired off the re-launch of the Official RAW website on Labor Day. We'll be adding tons of more content on the comic pages as well as finishing contruction on the film pages in the coming weeks. We will also be adding a message board as soon as we work out the kinks. The message board is a great way for fans to touch base and interact with the creative forces behind RAW, discuss the books, movies, and other craziness we're working on.

There will be an announcement when the message board launches. And yes, Tom Jane himself will be stopping in from time to time to answer questions or to simply pester folks! The rest of the crew will have a presence as well, from Bad Planet penciler James Daly, to Alien Pig Farm 3000 writer Todd Farmer. The gang will be on hand so we hope to see you show up in the house!

Please go check out our new home on the web!

RAW Entertainment - RAW Studios on the web

Podcast Interview with Tim Bradstreet on Comics Coast to Coast!!

Interview by Tom Racine at Comics Coast to Coast.
Tom and I talk about inspirations, technique, Bad Planet, The Punisher, strip art, and all kinds of craziness from the comfort of my studio. Don'tcha dare miss it!


And don't look now, BAD PLANET issues #1 and #2 are in comic stores now!. If your retailer doesn't have it stocked make him/her order the sumbitches. Written by Thomas Jane and Steve Niles. Art by James Daly and Tim Bradstreet.
Time to ante up true believers.