Artists

WITHOUT THE CREATORS, WE WOULDN'T HAVE COMIC BOOKS.

We are creativity fans. When we purchase a comic book, we are purchasing someone's creation. These comic book creators have shaped the way we envision our favorite stories, characters and arcs that could last years. We honor our creators by bringing them to you to show off their work. Each year, we carefully curate a list of creators that all do amazing work on both local and national stages.

Creators...that's what these folks are, CREATORS! They have and continue to create art and stories that teleport us inside the pages of a comic book! That make our imagination come to life!! We are forever grateful to them all, PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE! Writers, Artists, Editors, Inkers, Colorists, Letterers and anyone who took part in the creation of the comic books we love so much!! This years list of creators is more like a FAMILY REUNION! These fine folks have become like family to Celeste & I. We cherish the time we get to spend with them. It doesn't hurt that these are some of the most talented folks to have ever worked on a comic book!!! We are blessed to say the least to be able to help gather these present and future LEGENDS under one roof for fans to appreciate!

Bob Almond

Two years after graduating with a BFA in Illustration at the UMass Dartmouth art college Bob broke in at Marvel Comics in 1992 as a professional inker on Warlock & the Infinity Watch series which led to numerous projects at Marvel for the next decade straight like Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Trek: DS9 and later Annihilation: Conquest-Quasar and Heroes for Hire.
Most significant was his 3 years of work as inker/storyteller with Christopher Priest and Sal Velluto on Marvel's Black Panther from 1999-2002. This highly-acclaimed series won Bob two Squiddy Awards for "Best Inker" (2001-2002) along with one for "Best Creative Team" (2002).
In 2018, Bob and his fellow Black Panther creative partners Priest & Velluto were invited by Marvel Studios to view the Hollywood LA world premiere of BLACK PANTHER where all three were credited with "Special Thanks" as Storytellers whose work influenced key elements in the film.
Bob has also acted as a columnist for his inker-centric "Inkblots" column for Sketch Magazine and First Comics News from 2007-2010. This led to his founding of the non-profit Inkwell Awards in 2008 where he acts as director and treasurer.
He co-created the company spokesmodel Ms. Inkwell and she will be in attendance at this event for the 3rd time. As the only organization/advocacy of its kind on the planet it promotes and educates about the oft-misunderstood art form of inking and recognizes the best artists of inking in the field.

Mark Bagley

Mark Bagley, raised in a military family and one of seven siblings, loved comics growing up and always dreamed of becoming a professional comic penciler. In 1983 Marvel comics published The Marvel Try-Out Contest. Mark entered and won first place. Mark’s first published work was for Marvel’s New Universe’s Nightmask.

During his long career Mark has worked on virtually every Marvel title. He is known for long, successful runs on titles such as The New Warriors and The Thunderbolts. He is best known for his work on The Amazing Spider-Man, including the creation of the villain Carnage and then there was his and Brian Bendis’ incredible record setting run on Ultimate Spider-Man.

Mark left Marvel to work for DC, and for 3 years worked on such titles as Batman, Trinity, and Justice League. He returned to Marvel to work on The Death of Ultimate Spider-man. The Fantastic Four, The Hulk, The X-men, and a recent run on a number of Spiderman titles. Having recently semi-retired from monthly interior work, Mark is focusing on penciling and inking covers and commissions.

Mark lives in Georgia with his wonderful wife Pattie, and near his daughter and three awesome grandkids, and is still thrilled to be a part of the comic book creating profession.

Brett Breeding

Brett Breeding has enjoyed nearly forty-six years as a comic book artist, illustrating and creating characters for Marvel and DC Comics as well as numerous independent publishers. Primarily known for his finished inks over pencilers George Perez, Ron Frenz, Dan Jurgens, Bob Hall, and Kerry Gammill, Brett has also done penciling, traditional and computer coloring, as well as story development and plotting. He is a co-creator of DC Comics characters Doomsday, Blaze, Lord Satanus and Shadowdragon as well as Marvel Comics’ Dargo Thor.
Brett has worked on many titles for Marvel and DC Comics, but is most recognized for his work on the Superman titles, notably the “Death of Superman” storyline, as well as the Spider-Man titles, The Mighty Thor, The Avengers and West Coast Avengers, the Hawkeye Limited Series and the first comic series featuring the Thundercats. While working on Thor #390 with Ron Frenz, Brett originated the idea that Steve Rogers would be worthy to wield Thor’s hammer, Mjolnir, and Ron and writer Tom DeFalco made it a key part of the story. Over 30 years later Brett’s idea would be immortalized on the big screen as a key moment in Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame.
Brett regularly produces licensing art for DC Comics and Warner Brothers Consumer Products, and in 2012 he created numerous children’s books and digital interactive iPad apps featuring Superman and Batman for WB Global Publishing which are avail digitally on Amazon.
Recently, Brett returned to Marvel, inking occasional covers and interior story pages, as well as special projects for the MCU. In 2022, for the first time in over 25 years, Brett again teamed up with Dan Jurgens on Superman to create artwork for the main story for the 30th Anniversary of The Death of Superman Special Edition comic, followed in 2023 with the 30th Anniversary of the Reign of the Supermen Special Edition. They continue to team up on covers for Marvel and DC special projects. Their next project is the Superman Treasury Edition book to coincide with the new Superman Movie and this year’s “Summer of Superman” promotion.

Buzz the Artist

Buzz is a comic book artist known for his work on JSA, VAMPIRELLA,ATOMIKA, , X-FACTOR,SHI and many more. A 36 year veteran of comic books, he is also a very popular and sought after commission artist among the art collectors and the comic-book convention circuit.

Demands for Buzz's art has grown more recently with variant covers to many popular tiles.His variant covers to Vampirella, Red Sonja, Power Rangers Shattered Grid comics, Elvira Mistress of the Dark,Usagi Yojimbo,Fight Girls, Ninjak, Hardlee Thinn, and the acclaimed Batman vs The Maxx were quickly sold out after their release.

Buzz is also a multi-EMMY award winning commercial artist who has worked with CBS, FOX, Los Angeles LAKERS and The United States Marine Corp

Elias Chatzoudis

Elias Chatzoudis is a Comic Artist known for his female characters.
Elias was born in Athens, Greece and he studied graphic design. The first years of his career worked as graphic designer and illustrator collaborating with famous magazines like Maxim, Free, Max and others as well as the most successful greek casual dining chain as an artist for the kid's meal.
In 2006, Elias started to work for the one US company where he drew pin-up girls that were sold as tees, stickers and books. His name became famous in the pin-up industry and he acquired many fans who they bought his works that period.
In 2015, Elias moved in the US, so as to be closer to the comic industry. He takes part in the biggest comic conventions every year like San Diego Comic Con, New York Comic Con, Emerald City Comicon, and many more, presenting his work.
He has been working for Dynamite, Zenescope, IDW, Archie, Coffin Comics and many more as a cover artist.

Alex Cormack

Alex Cormack is the Bram Stoker nominated Illustrator who’s work includes SEA OF SORROWS, ROAD OF BONES, SINK, WEED MAGIC, CROSSING, HARDCORE AKAN (the prequel to the film Hardcore Henry), and a bunch more. He lives in Vermont with his wife, son, and his cat Destruction.

Tom DeFalco

Tom DeFalco is a comic book author and editor. He began his writing career at Archie Comics before moving on to Marvel Comics. During his time at Marvel, he created the character "Dazzler" and became the writer of one of the most popular periods for Spider-Man in the 1980s. He was also the co-creator of "Spider-Girl" with Ron Frenz, a regular collaborator.

In 1987, DeFalco became editor-in-chief at Marvel, succeeding Jim Shooter, a position he stayed in until 1994. During his tenure, he continued to write on a number of series, including Thor and the Fantastic Four.

Sam de la Rosa

Since 1982 Sam de la Rosa has finished art/inked/drawn for Marvel, DC, Image, Disney, and Dark Horse. Credits, include Spider-Man, Venom, Carnage, Black Panther, The Avengers, Star Wars, X-Men and more.
He worked on Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Star Trek, Firestorm and others for DC Comics. In 1989 at Dark Horse Comics, he worked on the 1st and 2nd Predator comic books. Sam's work on VENOM LETHAL PROTECTOR #1-6 and Venom Separation Anxiety 1-4 is the main basis for the VENOM MOVIE. VENOM: Let There Be CARNAGE Movie is based on Maximum Carnage which Sam penciled/inked its conclusion over layouts also worked on.
His work on Maximum Carnage and Venom Separation Anxiety were made into video games. So far this year he drew covers for Venom Lethal Protector II #1, The Uncanny Spider-Man #1, Predator vs Wolverine #2, Superior Spider-Man vs Doc Ock #3, and Wolverine:Madripoor Kights.

Matthew DiMasi

Pop culture mosaic artist Matthew DiMasi of Concord NH creates one of a kind mosaic replicas of famous vintage comic books using shattered pieces of glossy colored ceramic tile.
Matt sketches the entire cover on a 4x3 ft custom built frame with tile board backer. Each piece is then glued to the frame over the course a several months and hundreds of hours. Black sanded grout provides the finishing touch, and the frame is then professionally painted glossy black lacquer.

Matt’s work has been published on multiple current Marvel Comics, which have become known as the “Shattered Variants”. Honoring the great comic artists by putting my mosaic “spin” on their iconic covers has been the most rewarding part!”

Mike Doherty

Mike Doherty is a local comic book pop culture artist who has been part of the scene for the past 30 years. He has worked for fright rags on the John Carpenter’s Halloween trading cards as a sketch card artist. He can be found on Facebook and @sherpa12345 on Instagram

Randy Emberlin

Randy Emberlin has spent the past 30 years working in a variety of creative fields. Whether as an illustrator of educational books or an animator on over 50 television commercials, he has made his presence felt through style and sensibilities.

Over the last 20 years he is probably best known for his work as an inker in comics, with a resume that includes long runs on Amazing Spider-man, GI Joe, Doctor Strange, Alien Legion, Ghost and recently the Left Behind series for Wildstorm. He has worked with a wide range of pencilers and has many distinctive styles that fans are well acquainted with.

He currently resides in Portland Oregon with his wife and two children.

Danny Fingeroth

Danny Fingeroth is a longtime cultural critic, writer, editor, educator and commentator, best known for his longtime stint as editor of Marvel’s Spider-Man Comics line, and as Stan Lee’s biographer.

Danny’s newest book is JACK RUBY: THE MANY FACES OF OSWALD’S ASSASSIN, a gripping, deeply researched investigation into Ruby, a crucial figure in American history, whose violent assault on history—murdering accused JFK-assassin Lee Harvey Oswald on live TV on November 24, 1963—reverberates to the present day.

Why Jack Ruby did what he did is one of the biggest mysteries in the history of modern American politics. Danny brilliantly takes us through a dazzling array of twists, turns, and possible motivations, in all their labyrinthine complexity.

Danny is also the author of acclaimed books including A MARVELOUS LIFE: THE AMAZING STORY OF STAN LEE; SUPERMAN ON THE COUCH; DISGUISED AS CLARK KENT; THE ROUGH GUIDE TO GRAPHIC NOVELS. He’s the co-editor (with Roy Thomas) of THE STAN LEE UNIVERSE. And he’s co-author (with Mike Manley) of HOW TO CREATE COMICS FROM SCRIPT TO PRINT.