Albert Morales, Hi my name is Albert Morales…I’m a long time listener, first time caller. Why I wanted to be an artist? The why is very easy – I’m crazy. It’s all I ever wanted to do was to draw comics. I’ve been very fortunate to have made a career out of it. Somewhere between trying to make it into the world of comics and then making it I grew less and less about striving to get into the big two (MARVEL and DC). While I do work for Marvel/Upperdeck/Spider Man Multiverse. I’ve grown more into just producing content. The overall goal now is to have fun with my craft. Make an impact where I can. I once had a fan come up to me and say/ ask,” I don’t want to work for Marvel or DC. But how do I make my independent book sell? How do I put it in front of everyone to take notice of it as a self publisher?” I didn’t even skip a beat. I said,” BE THE LOUDEST GUY IN THE ROOM. BE CONFIDENT AND PASSIONATE ABOUT THAT BOOK. The people will see it and they’ll love it as much as you do
Andy Carreon is an established sketch card artist. Recent projects thru Upper Deck were Spider-Man Metal, Marvel Premier 2021, X-Men Metal, Punisher and Marvel Ages 2021. Also Illustrated variant covers for Zombies Vs Cheerleaders published by Moonstone. andycarreon.com andycarreonart@gmail.com
Andy Voegele, Andy is a local creator in Peoria that’s done commissions and has worked on webcomics. I am currently working on my own comic called “Neo-Demon”. He is a 90’s anime/manga inspired aesthetic. My Twitter handle is @bakuzento_art Instagram is @bakuzento Facebook page is @BAKUZENTO
Birdie Birdashaw is the poet/cartoonist and founder of Bunnyvomit Comics. Which has been publishing comics and zines since 2003. Getting a degree in English Lit and focusing on children’s literature and poetry, Birdie has crafted funny and cute stories for kids of all ages. From his Tribute to Jack Kirby (Bunny Love) to his latest original story (Birbs) Birdie is always looking for the best way to make people laugh and smile through his work. Whether it’s his expressive characters, or his silly dialogue, Bunnyvomit comics are some of the Valley’s funniest comics in print.
David Quionez JR I’m a writer with a love for all things horror, and have always been fascinated with the macabre. Once I saw how much fun it was to scare people I was hooked on creating chilling tales like those I grew up with. I seek to explore why certain things frighten us, and am drawn to horror where the boogeyman is a stand-in for a bigger fear at work in our subconscious. I’m married, with two young kids and two rescued dogs, and am a big advocate for dogs. rescues and adoptions. Despite what people may think of NOC, it’s actually a love letter to one of my favorite dog breeds.
Kens Buttons makes Buttons and magnets from old comics and magazines. Comic, sifi, Anime and all kinds of pop culture goodness.
Kill Lock comic creator Livio Ramondelli, Livio is taking commissions for the event. Direct message at his personal contact email livioramondelliart@yahoo.com for options and rates.
Marissa Pope is Phoenix based artist that primarily does pinup style work in the comic book industry. She has worked on a number of titles from Lady Death to Notti & Nyce and has recently been doing work with Big Dog Ink. She also has worked with a variety of retailers such as SR Comics International and Comic Connection. Almost all of these have been Hardlee Thinn (and a few new surprises to come later in 2022)! In 2018 she got to jump on the opportunity to be the understudy of Mike DeBalfo, which has taken some serious work! She was able to leave her career in graphic design in spring of 2022 and focus on her freelance illustration work. Marissa and Mike spend a couple days a week in a studio type setting talking about work and doing the occasional group project together.
Russ Kazmierczak, Jr. is the creator and self-publisher of Amazing Arizona Comics, a minicomic superhero satire of local news, history, and culture. He was the Phoenix New Times’ 2018 Best Storyteller and performs at events all over the state. Russ is the biggest fan of The Monkees you’ll ever meet! Follow him on Instagram at @amazingazcomics.
Scott “Doc” Vaughn, SCOTT P. ‘Doc’ VAUGHN ‘Doc’ is a Phoenix based comic artist, illustrator and writer originally hailing from Wisconsin. His webcomic creations are WARBIRDS OF MARS (including an illustrated prose anthology) and AUTUMN MOON. He created the WebSeries RAIDERS OF THE LOST GENRE and recently started publishing via PaperstreetEnt.com. Doc’s art has been published by Moonstone Comics, Bachelor Pad Magazine, Airship 27, Five Smiling Fish, and in the ‘Crypt of Dracula’ novel by Kane Gilmour. Among Doc’s interests are mid-century illustrations and movie genres, vintage, collecting, pulp magazines, and a severe predilection for ‘Doctor Who’ since the age of 8. He lives in a very classic house with his cat. email: mnvwho@gmail.com Media: www.vaughn-media.com www.paperstreetent.com https://twitter.com/docredfield https://www.facebook.com/scottpvaughn/ https://www.instagram.com/scottpvaughn/ http://scottpvaughn.tumblr.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottpvaughn https://docredfield.deviantart.com/
Sean Sautter is a Writer, Artist / Cartoonist with an art style that invokes smiles and joy. For many years he has exhibited across the great state of Arizona, creating art that has graced badges for special events, as well as company mascots for local businesses. Sean’s passion for art extends to teaching children, and encouraging them to be creative, believe in themselves, and pursue their dreams. With his workshops and keynotes, Sean doesn’t just teach art, he promotes acceptance, while encouraging personal growth for the future generation. “What brings me more joy than anything”, Sean says with a grin,”is seeing the smiles that I have helped create through my art and presentations.” He is currently working on two projects right now, one of which is writing and illustrating his own children’s book series called “Seany Poo”. He lives in North Eastern AZ with his wife, two sons and daughter.
Jose Guillen is an artist with an impressive body of work stretching from comic books, and animation to working on major big-budget Hollywood Projects. Jose has worked as a storyboard and concept artist for various film studios. Before infiltrating Hollywood. His humble beginnings had him working for many of the major publishers including MARVEL, IMAGE COMICS and TOP COW. Jose has worked on iconic projects such as DEADPOOL, THE DARKNESS, and WITCHBLADE. While many of the films projects Jose is working on are still in development and under wraps, Jose’s comic work can be seen on both his IG https://www.instagram.com/scribble_monk006/ and his deviant art page http://nam3l3ss.deviantart.com/
Joseph D. Newcomer
Author, Founder, and Owner of Dead Star Press, and writer and producer of the Thought and Other Absurdities blog and podcast.
Dead Star Press
An unpretentious, unconventional independent publisher of Speculative Fiction, SciFi, Social Commentary, & all things Weird.
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