Pittsburgh Comicon Special Guests!

A host of great comic creators are making their way to the Pittsburgh Comicon in 2008. Each year the Pittsburgh Comicon pulls in some of the biggest, best, fan favorite celebrities from the worlds of Comics, TV and Film! From the Small Press exhibitors, and our infamous Artist Alley artists, to the big time Hollywood Stars. It's a FanBoy (or Girl) Heaven! Here is a look at who is coming to our next big show. This page is a complete list of all of our guests.

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ERIC ADAMS

Eric is best known as the creator of the comic series, LACKLUSTER WORLD, a dark satire about a newspaper journalist with albinism using vandalism and his journalism skills to change the world before it finds a way of changing him. In 2006, he participated in the FOUR STORIES anthology, illustrating STUART, a short story penned by Chris Arrant. Eric is also a contributor to Newsarama.com, writing SEQUENTIAL SMARTS, a thorough series of articles about marketing comics from the perspective of a small press/self-publisher. Check out Eric and his work at www.lacklusterworld.com

SONIA ADCOCK

The Southern California born beauty is an IFBB Fitness competitor and subject of the comic, Iron Sirens from Digital Webbing Press. Sonia appears as a villain in issue 2 of the series. She will be appearing to promote the Iron Sirens series.

DAVE AIKINS

Dave Aikins is a Nickelodeon publishing artist for books and DVD covers featuring Dora the Explorer, Diego, The Backyardigans, and SpongeBob Squarepants. He is also the illustrator of Twilight Creations' popular Zombies!!! game series, as well as the cover artist for Moonstone's new Kolchak-Night Stalker of the Living Dead mini-series. His newest work, with Andy Bennett, can be seen in Moonstone's upcoming The Avenger Chronicles. You can find out more at www.letsdrawstudio.com

BOB ALMOND

Bob started his professional career inking Warlock and the Infinity Watch for Marvel in '92 and since then he has worked for various publishers over time such as DC, Acclaim, Malibu, Harris, Wildstorm, and Penny-Farthing Press but the majority of his assignments over the years have been from Marvel Comics. Some of his projects have included Bloodshot, Star Trek: DS9, Marvel's 9/11 tribute book HEROES, Aquaman, JSA, JSA All Stars and he is probably most recognized for his 3 year run with his regular art partner Sal Velluto on the critically-acclaimed Black Panther series. His recent projects have been inking Penny-Farthing Press' second Captain Gravity 6-issue retro series along with Sal called "Captain Gravity & the Power of the Vril", the "Vampirella: Revelations" series for Harris, and the "Nightmare on Elm Street" title for Wildstorm. He most recent project has been Marvel’s Annihilation: Conquest - Quasar. miniseries. He also writes a regular inking column called 'Inkblots' for "Sketch" magazine. This year will see the debut of The Inkwell Awards that he created and you can visit the site at www.inkwellawards.com and voting commences April 1st. You can visit Bob's web-site The Bob Almond Inkwell at www.almondink.com

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BRIAN BABYOK

Brian is a writer currently working on two web comics, Weirdlings (www.weirdlings.com) and World of Orenda. With fellow creators in Strumhaus (www.strumhaus.com) he has worked on Phineus: Magician for Hire, Fairhaven, Dark Times and Reverie.

JIM BALENT

Jim Balent is the head of Broadsword Comics, publisher of Tarot Witch of the Black Rose. Before forming Broadsword, Jim’s artwork had been published by several comic book companies, including Marvel, Dark Horse and DC Comics. He penciled such notable characters as Batman, Vampirella, and the sexy femme fatal, Catwoman. Jim was the cover and interior artist of the first 77 issues of DC’s Catwoman series. In the 2000, Jim and partner, Holly G! started their own comic book company, Broadsword Comics to publish Jim’s creation Tarot, Witch of the Black Rose. Tarot is an ongoing story about a voluptuous young Witch who battles to keep the balance between Magick and Mankind. With issue 49 due out in March of 2008, Jim and Holly celebrate 8 years of Tarot. Broadsword has also published Jim’s miniseries, Three Little Kittens-Purrrfect Weapons and Holly’s School Bites series. Jim and Holly have also branched into a merchandise line based on their popular characters, including apparel, lithos, glassware, a fragrance line and much more. Besides his work in comics, Jim has also worked on many character designs and posters for the film and video industry. Check out the Broadsword Website at: www.jimbalentstudios.com

DAVID M. BANCROFT

Dave’s comic journey begins as a comic fan inspired by the industry legends. His unique toned pencil style comes from 20 years of diverse work in the commercial art field. Combining unique perspectives and intricate backgrounds enhance the striking beauty and emotion within each realistic character. Currently he is selling original art, prints and taking commissions on-line at www.comicartfans.com or www.serendipityartsales.net . At conventions you can usually find him behind his table doing sketches. Stop by and ask him about his journey or the debut of his new art book here at Pittsburgh.

DARRYL BANKS

Darryl is from Columbus,Ohio and a graduate of the Columbus College of Art and Design with a Bachelors Degree. He began his comics career in 1989 working for various independent comic companies. In 1993 he started working with DC Comics working on Legion of Superheroes and then his incredible work on Green Lantern. Co-creating the Kyle Rayner Green Lantern, Parallax and other characters was a great honor and challenge for Darryl's costume design skills. He has also worked on various DC projects. His other work includes Tomb Raider: Epiphany from Top Cow, G.I.Joe Reloaded for Devil's, Johnnie Zombie for Midgard Comics, covers to Moonstone’s Phantom series and numerous other comic series.

LEN BARNHART

Len Barnhart is a life long musician turned writer. After sharing the rock ‘n roll #stage with the likes of Kixx, 38 Special, Ratt, April Wine, and Wasp, Len semi-retired from the music business and now spends his spare time writing. Len wrote the novel, “Reign of the Dead”, the story of a bizarre plague that sweeps over the planet and causes the dead to rise up against the remaining human race. The 2nd edition of Reign of the Dead boasts a cover design by “Kill Bill” makeup artist Gino Crognale, and features the ol’ “Machete Zombie” himself, Leonard Lies. Len also wrote the follow up novel Apocalypse End Reign of the Dead and the upcoming prequel Reign of the Dead: Outbreak.

ERIC “EBAS” BASALDUA

Eric is a mainstay of the Top Cow Universe. He started working at Top Cow in 2000 under the direct tutelage of Top Cow founder Marc Silvestri. He has since become one of the Top Guns and Top Cow. A self-professed thong lover, Eric is known for his depictions of beautiful women and sexy artwork. Eric's has worked on many fan favorite comic series including Hunter-Killer, Witchblade, Tomb Raider, Freshman, The Magdalena, Blood Legacy:The Young Ones, The Darkness, Battle of the Planets, the Darkness/Vampirella crossover and the Witchblade/Wolverine crossover. In 2006, Top Cow published a Sketchbook of Eric’s fabulous artwork. The artist is signed to an exclusive contract with Top Cow through 2008 so you can look for tons of new artwork from Eric all around the Top Cow Universe including, the first ever Virgin Comics/Top Cow crossover, Devi/Witchblade #1 coming out in May!

JEREMY BAUM

Jeremy Baum grew up in the small town of Zanesville, Ohio and has been a resident of Pittsburgh for nine years. His graphic novel, Mindfields:Adventures in Purgatory is available in trade paperback at www.comicpress.com. You can view his online gallery or purchase prints of his work at www.madbaumer37.deviantart.com.

KOA BEAM

Poi-Boy Graphix artist Koa Beam once again will be making a stop here in the Steel City. A popular perennial contributor to the annual charity auction and often found donating his time to the Pittsburgh Comicon Quick Sketch panel, Koa and his crew will be here building up some creative steam for some exciting upcoming projects this year. For more information on Koa, and the Poi-Boy Graphix Digital Artist Workshops visit www.poiboygraphix.com and www.koabeam.com.

ED BEARD JR.

Fantasy Artist Ed Beard Jr. has created thousands of published works ranging from a painting for the Vatican as a youth to Dungeons and Dragons, Magic the Gathering Card games, book covers and fantasy titles of all kinds over his 25 year career. Ed has done the 1997 and 2000 Pittsburgh comicon covers. Ed is best known for his unique vision of Dragons and the fact that he is one of the few traditionalist painters who use the "Hand Painted" techniques without any form of computer or digital shortcuts. Ed is the founder of "Hand Painted Masters.org" This organization celebrates what Ed holds true to, in maintaining the tradition craft skill set and critical thought process and dexterity that goes into each brush stroke to create a one of a kind art work .With over 1000 published cards and hundreds of other interior and cover works Ed's art can be found just about anywhere. Ed has released his own full color Art book called "The Enchanted Realm" available at the show direct from Ed. Also, Ed has illustrated the 2008 "Dragon" calendar internationally distributed by Tide-Mark the world leader in calendars. To view Ed's art go to www.edbeardjr.com

DAVID MICHAEL BECK

David has been a professional artist for over 30 years. Experienced in painted comic images which he produces for major comic book companies such as Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, Image and others. He has also produced illustrations for such notables as The American Medical Association, Boy Scouts of America, Walt Disney Productions, Anheuser-Bush, Playboy Enterprises, Hasbro Toys, Universal Pictures, Warner Cable, Pepsi-Cola, Coca-Cola, The Grammy Awards, Harper-Collins, The Grateful Dead and Warner Brothers among many others. In his recent forays into the comics field he has worked with Dark Horse Comics, Marvel Comics, Chaos! Comics, Top Cow Productions, and Image Publishing. His realistic paintings of SPIDER-MAN, THOR, LADY DEATH, the G.I. JOE characters, RED STAR, VAMPIRELLA, and George Lucas' STAR WARS Properties have earned him a large body of fans of both national and international acclaim. Recently David has been working with DC comics with the Jonah Hex Series.

ANDY BENNETT

Andy Bennett is the artist for Moonstone Books' Vampire:The Masquerade - Tremere and Ventrue graphic novels. His newest releases include Moonstone's upcoming Kolchak the Night Stalker / Sherlock Holmes mini-series, The Avenger Chronicles, IDW's Lifelike graphic novel and Ferret Press' critically-acclaimed PANEL anthology. More info can be found on the web at www.B3NN3TT.com

RICH BERNATOVECH

Rich is the creator/writer of the acclaimed Indy graphic novel series Sentinels published by Drumfish Productions. His next series include Neverminds and Caspian Curses. 2008 will see the expansion of the Drumfish line and new original series. www.sentinelsonline.com.

AMY LYNN BEST

Amy Lynn Best has been called a "triple threat" in the independent horror film community as an actress, director and producer on the films "Severe Injuries" and "Splatter Movie: The Director's Cut". Her other film roles include "The Resurrection Game", "A Feast of Flesh" and the upcoming "George A. Romero Presents Deadtime Stories". In addition, she writes an ongoing column for Sirens of Cinema Magazine and co-created the popular women-in-horror website Pretty/Scary. You can visit her on the web at www.amylynnbest.net

DONOVAN BICKER

Donovan is a freelance artist who does fetish, horror and bondage pin-up art. He also designs tattoo flash, as well as full custom designs. He is apprenticing to be a certified tattoo artist. He has also written several stories that have yet to be published.

KRISTIN BLANK

Kristin has been writing the indie comic HATE YOUR FRIENDS for a really long time now. She is also the Promotions Director and Columns Editor of the literary magazine THE CEREBRAL CATALYST. Aside from her illustrious print work, she writes and sings for the band, The Will Kills. Her happy home is held together by her fiancé, author Rev. Stephen Foland and their two cats, Orson and Bizarro. She does not know the meaning of this "Free Time" you speak of.

JOSH BLAYLOCK

Josh spent 2006 celebrating the 5 year Anniversary of Devil’s Due Publishing Josh Blaylock entered the comic book publishing scene in 1995. In 2000, his studio, Devil's Due licensed the comic book rights to 1980's phenomena, G.I.Joe. When Image Comics published the book in 2001, it was an instant hit, and started the 1980's retro comic craze. Fast forward to the present and Josh Blaylock's Devil's Due has turned into a huge success. The current Devil's Due lineup includes, Forgotten Realms, Dragonlance, Chaos! Comics, Hack/Slash and the Aftermath Universe and many more. D.D. recently acquired the rights to publish horror comics based on the Chucky series. Besides running an ever expanding publishing house, Josh still contributes to G.I. Joe as well as working on his own titles. Josh also recently released the Art of Josh Blaylock highlighting his style and technique as well as his How to Series.

PATRICK & SHELLY BLOCK

Patrick and Shelly are fan favorite Duck creators. Patrick is best known as an artist of Donald Duck. He has illustrated stories for Donald Duck, The Junior Woodchucks and Uncle Scrooge for Walt Disney/Gemstone that have been translated in over 36 languages around the world. Shelly has teamed with her husband to write over 90 scripts for Donald Duck Adventures and others. She and Patrick teach classes in Comic Creation, Figure Drawing, Watercoloring and various other creative endeavors at their art school, Art Quest near Washington, Pa.

MIKE BOCIANOWSKI

See the YETS! and their world, the latest creations by artist/writer/creator/animator/teacher, Mike Bocianowski. These Yets who come in many shapes and sizes, haven't decided on the name of their species "yet" ...but whatever you do DON'T CALL THEM DRAGONS (no mater what they look like)!

CONRAD BROOKS

Dubbed the "John Gielgud of bad films" by Director Tim Burton, Conrad Brooks is a 50-year horror movie veteran, appearing in nearly 200 films, including 6 by legendary B-Movie director Ed Wood. Born in Baltimore, Conrad switched coasts as a young man, moving to Hollywood to pursue a career in films. There he met Ed Wood, and went on to appear in Plan 9 from Outer Space, Bride of the Monster, Glen or Glenda, Sinister Urge, Jailbait, Night of the Ghouls, The Beast of Yucca Flats, and countless others from the golden age of film horror. Brooks worked with the top names in the horror industry, including Bela Lugosi, Vincent Price, Tor Johnson, Vampira, and Criswell. Later, he appeared in Fred Olen Ray’s Bikini Drive-in, starred with Vernon Wells in Misfit Patrol, and played the bartender serving Johnny Depp in Tim Burton's Ed Wood. Conrad remains very active to this day, producing and directing his own line of Ed Wood styled B-Horror movies including the Jan-Gel and Gypsy Vampire series. As a working actor, he continues to star in current films, most recently in the upcoming Film Noir epic Taste of Desperation, where he plays a devious landlord tied into a murderous mafia plot.

SAL BUSCEMA

If you were making a list of most influential artists of the Marvel Age, you would be remiss if you didn’t add Sal Buscema to that list. Sal penciled what many consider the definitive versions of The Hulk, Captain America and others; and his talent is still showcased today through his incredible inking skills. Silvio "Sal" Buscema was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1936 and spent his entire childhood there. He joined the army in 1956 and was stationed at Fort Belvoir as an illustrator. When he left the army, he followed in his brother, John Buscema's footsteps and went to work for Marvel Comics in 1968. His first official assignment was inking over his brother's pencils on Silver Surfer and inking Barry Windsor-Smith's pencils on Conan the Barbarian. John and Barry’s artwork never looked better than when it was under Sal’s brush and pen. Having proved himself, he was given regular penciling chores for the Submariner in 1970. Through the 70's, Sal also inked or penciled issues of The Avengers, Amazing Spider-Man, Daredevil, The Defenders, The Fantastic Four, The Mighty Thor, ROM:Space Knight and most notably The Incredible Hulk, Captain America and Peter Parker: Spectacular Spider-Man. It was while working on PPSM that Sal established a record for the longest running stint for a penciler on the same title. Sal penciled 18 of the first 20 issues of PPSM, left to work on other titles and came back with issue #134 through issue #238. He handled both the penciling and the inking chores for close to 80 issues of PPSM. In the 90's, besides working for Marvel, Sal started inking such series as Superman, Superboy and Creeper for DC. In the mid-90's, Sal went into semi-retirement but continued working arduously inking Marvel’s Spider-Girl title. Sal continues to ink the adventures of May Parker in the new Amazing Spider-Girl series.Signing Only at the Hero Initiative Booth!! Friday 10:00-11:30 AM ; Saturday 2:00 - 3:30 PM

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TALENT CALDWELL

Talent Caldwell first began his career in comics as an art assistant to fan favorite artist Michael Turner on the Top Cow series FATHOM. He then graduated to full pencil and co-plotting duties on the FATHOM mini-series KILLIAN'S TIDE, before moving onto the breakout smash ASPEN/DC COMICS collaboration, SUPERMAN: GODFALL. He has since touched down on various projects from SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN and the AGE OF APOCALYPSE ONE-SHOT from Marvel and WILDCATS NEMESIS miniseries from Wildstorm and Wildstorm’s GEN-13 series. He is currently providing comic covers throughout the comic world including work for Aspen Entertainment and DC’s Countdown series.

DAVE CAMPITI

Dave is the comics writer and head honcho of the Glass House Graphics studio/agency who has, in his 25+ years in the comic-book industry, been a writer, a freelance editor, a designer, a packager, an editor-in-chief, a publisher, and an agent. He began in 1982 freelance writing for Pacific Comics. By 1985, discovering he could sell more comics work packaging artwork or complete books to go with those stories, he went into freelance editing/packaging full-time for several years, helping to launch Eternity, Sirius, Malibu, and other companies. (In the process, he discovered such talents as Ron Lim and Bart Sears.) In 1988, he wrote the business proposal and raised $400,000 in financing to launch Innovation Publishing. Under David's control, Innovation became #4 in market share. Innovation brought to prominence many literary, film, and TV tie-ins and adaptations, such as Anne Rice's The Vampire Lestat, Dark Shadows, Quantum Leap, Lost in Space, and many others. (He was the first editor to publish an authorized Stephen King story in comics in 25 years.) Innovation was also the first company to delve heavily into recruiting talent from Brazil, launching the American careers of Mike Deodato, Joe Bennett, Ed Benes, Roger Cruz, and more. Over the years, David was writer or co-writer for hundreds of comic books, often illustrated by artists he discovered. His credits include Superman, THUNDER Agents, MAGNUS, Beauty and the Beast, Dangerous Secrets, Dark Shadows, Hero Alliance, the Vampire Companion, and many others -- most notably Exposure and Jade Warriors, both for Image Comics, and his upcoming all-ages comic THUNDERSAURS. In 1993, David Campiti resigned from Innovation to launch GLASS HOUSE GRAPHICS, an international studio/agency for illustrators, writers, painters, and digital designers. Today, David oversees three offices in Brazil and one in Manila, coordinating art from a roster of more than 100 talents worldwide -- to produce art and digital graphics for Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, Chaos, Dynamite, Top Cow, IDW, Harcourt Achieve, 360ep, and other companies. He teaches seminars throughout the U.S. (at Conventions and art schools), Brazil, and the Philippines on a regular basis, and is responsible for launching the professional careers of more than 100 artists in the past 26 years. Besides running Glass House, Dave is also expanding his Studio Sakka manga studio in Asia, which produced over three thousand pages of manga last year for primarily educational and religious publishers as well as for TokyoPop. His company's website is: www.glasshousegraphics.com Dave will be doing Portfolio Reviews all three days of the show.

TOMMY CASTILLO

Having grown up in his father's business, which is construction, Tommy has always been very grateful of the fact that he no longer have to rise at dawn to go build or repair something. Construction is an honorable job and it taught him to work and work hard. His hard work culminated in his incredible renditions of classic myths and ancient tales that have both fascinated and frightened throughout history in his SQP sketch book, Dragons, Myths and Mayhem. His gothic style caught the attention of Bob Shreck a few years ago at the Pittsburgh Comicon, which lead to Tommy becoming the regular penciller on DC's Detective Comics. Tommy went on to work on Legend of the Dark Knight and the DC horror miniseries, Toe Tags with Horror Legend, George Romero. Tommy also served as the artist of Evil Ernie from the new Chaos! Comics. Tommy’s other credits include, The Death of the Dead, Se7en: Gluttony with artist Raven Gregory, Green Arrow: Moving Targets, The Wicked West 2: Abomination and he was the cover Artist of The Last Sin of Mark Grimm. He has also done work in the film industry, including working with George Romero on the film Land of the Dead. Tommy’s continues to work in horror comics. He is currently providing covers to the AAM/Markosio’s miniseries, Kong:King of Skull Island.

DAVID A. CASTRO

David is an aspiring illustrator/animator currently working on the upcoming comic titled "Coalition Chaos: The Switch-Blade Chronicle" from Enclave Comics. Originally from New York where he attended the High School of Art & Design,he is now finishing his last few months of college at the Art Institute of Philadelphia. David has been following comics since he was a boy and still picks up issues weekly. He's been drawing for about 16 years and his main focuses are in character design and Flash animation. This is his first Comicon and he is excited to be amongst so many involved in the business.

DUSTY & SARA CATLETT

Dusty & Sara make up EverCross. They write, pencil, ink, color, tone, letter and publish their own comic book and magna titles. The first chapter of Dusty's fantasy/sci-fi story 'Kurious Reigns' is making its debut at the 2008 Pittsburgh Comicon. For more into visit: www.evercross.com

CHASTE

Chaste is a local Pittsburgh model who's been modeling in the area for three years. She has an outgoing personality, and a mischievous manner. She contributes high energy and a continuous creative infusion to every shoot. Her range of looks is wide, and her willingness to try new things is pretty much unlimited. The newest project she is involved with is a comic by the name of Cosmic Hellcats IX. She is featured as herself. Her character is the Arms Specialist and only speaks in LOLcat.

CHAD CICCONI

Chad is a Pittsburgh artist new to the comic book market. He is appearing for the first time ever at the 2008 Pittsburgh Comicon. He is a contributing story artist to the upcoming Comic Geek Speak anthology "Comic Geek Stories" and the Angry Gnome Comics horror anthology, "Gory Stories." Chad is also the artist and co-creator of "Baby Boomers," a new one-shot from Orangutan Comics in the U.K. His work can be seen at www.comicspace.com/cicconi

DJ COFFMAN

DJ is a long time local cartoonist who recently won Platinum Studios Comic Book Challenge 2006 in San Diego, with his comic Hero By Night. Hero By Night is about a young man today who discovers the secret lair of a hero from the 1940s and 50s who vanished. When he decides to auction off some items from the lair, it draws the attention of the original hero's archenemy! The book takes place in "Steel City" a town mimicking Pittsburgh, PA. The original miniseries of Hero By Night was such a hit that a regular series is scheduled for release in December. D.J. has big plans for Hero By Night at the 2008 Pittsburgh Comicon. Don’t miss him. Check out the Hero By Night website at: herobynight.com

AMANDA CONNER CANCELED

While still working in the advertising field, Amanda began plying her artwork in comics. Her first work was a Yellowjacket story in Solo-Avengers #12. She went on to work on such varied titles as Bayou Billy, Barbie, Gargoyles, Excalibur and others. She went on from there to Tomoe from Crusade, to Vampirella from Harris, to Pain Killer Jane from Event and to Gatecrasher from Black Bull. Her illustrations can be seen everywhere from Mad Magazine to extra terrestrial drawings for Nightline with Ted Koppel. Amanda's talent has been on display in recent years on such books as: Vertigo's Codename:Knockout, DC's Birds of Prey, Wildstorm's Two-Step and the stunning and controversial The Pro from Image. Amanda was the artist of popular JSA:Classified. The initial story arc of JSA:Classified redefined Power Girl's place in the DC Universe and featured some of Amanda's best work. Amanda also supplied the pencils for a recent issue of Supergirl and the Green Arrow/Black Canary Wedding Special. Amanda will be taking up the artist duties for the new Terra series written by Palmiotti and Justin Gray.

KATIE COOK

Katie graduated from the College for Creative Studies in 2004 with a BFA in illustration. Her love of cartooning and comics has led her to where she is today. She’s done licensed work for DC, Marvel, Star Wars, Heroes, Lord of the Rings and more. She loves being a nerd and being able to draw nerdy things for a living is the best thing ever. She has a weird obsession with toy collecting and robots. You can check out her website at: www.katiecandraw.com

JINKY CORONADO

This 12-time beauty pageant winner and FHM model is more often known for creating/wiring/drawing BANZAI GIRL, her ongoing BANZAI GIRLS series is published by Arcana Studio. It made its official PREMIERE at last year's Pittsburgh ComiCon. Jinky is also provided the pencils for AVALON HIGH for TokyoPop written by best-selling author Meg Cabot.

DANIELLE CORSETTO

Danielle is a very busy artist who produces the popular webcomic GIRLS WITH SLINGSHOTS, as well as the BATBOY strip for the WEEKLY WORLD NEWS from none other than Peter Bagge. Her first graphic novel CRAZY PAPERS (put out by Chatterbox Comix), which she drew and Jim Dougan wrote, is currently available through Diamond.

ED COUTTS

Ed is an illustrator who works in pencil, ink and paint. He is known for his Good Girl Art among other accomplishments. His credits include cover and interiors for AC Comics' "Femforce" series, Kaso Comics and Three J Productions. He joined with Paul Monsky to work on "Vavavavoom", an anthology of Good Girl Art Tales, under the Palisades Press Imprint. The recently published 2nd issue gave Ed the great opportunity to collaborate with Rudy Nebres on one of the stories and cover. Check out Ed's website at www.edcouttsart.com

SCOTT CRAWFORD

Award winning costume designer, Scott is the creative force behind his company, Alienated Productions. Best known for his realistic interpretation of classic comic characters, Scott has performed at movie premieres, conventions and various other personal appearances across the country. His wearable art appeared in Comic Book: The Movie, American Splendor and most recently, Ringers: Lord of the Fans. On the small screen, Scott has been seen on MTV, The Sci-Fi Channel, AMC and The Late Show With David Letterman. He has also appeared in Wizard, Comic Buyer's Guide and Entertainment Weekly. His original character, Captain Ohio, has been seen on ESPN and ABC's College Game Day.

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TOM DeFALCO

DeFalco was born in Queens, New York. The DeFalco family owned a supermarket. He was introduced to comic books at the age of five, when an older cousin read an issue of Batman to him. He began his career with Archie Comics, where he wrote for Archie and other titles including Scooby-Doo. He later joined Marvel Comics, where he would spend the next twenty years of his career. DeFalco was the chief designer and author for Dazzler, and later became one of the most popular writers for the Spider-Man comic book series. He wrote Amazing Spider-Man for a two year run from 1984-1986. Meanwhile Tom was rising through the editorial ranks at Marvel. In 1987 he was name Marvel Editor-in-Chief. During his tenure as Editor-in-Chief, DeFalco had continued to write, with noted runs on Thor (where he created the New Warriors with artist Ron Frenz) and the spin-off Thunderstrike, as well as Fantastic Four. DeFalco is also the author of over a dozen graphic novels, several hundred comic book stories, several dozen cyber-comics, three novels and six children's books, including the best-selling Spider-Man: The Ultimate Guide and Hulk: The Incredible Guide. DeFalco has personally created and developed over three dozen characters that have all been licensed for television, toys, t-shirts, posters, trading cards and other merchandise. He also worked with toymaker Hasbro on the G.I. Joe toy line and its animated show and was also part of the team that introduced the Transformers to the American public. Tom created Spider-girl for Marvel and has been creating stories for her for the last 10 years. Spider-girl has an incredibly rabid fanbase that has kept the title alive. In 2006, the comic was relaunched as The Amazing Spider-girl but it is still helmed by Tom and artist Ron Frenz.

KIM DeMULDER

Kim DeMulder has had a long and varied art career. Kim has inked literally thousands of pages for Marvel, D.C. and many other comics publishers. He has also done a great deal of fantasy illustrations, both black and white and full color. Besides creating art he has also been teaching aspiring artists at the Joe Kubert School since 1989. Highly creative painting techniques and fine-line black and white details are found throughout Kim's body of work, which can be seen at his website: www.kimdemulder.com

SCOTT DERBY

Scott is an active member of the Philadelphia Cartoonist Society and has self published his own comic "Fun for the Feeble Minded". Most recently he has had his work featured Manual Comics "Mauled" #4.

LEON DOELL

Leon is the co-founder of Hangwire Studios, a Southern New Jersey creative studio. Hangwire is currently producing it's webcomic "Astro-Cons", a bi-weekly webcomic detailing the sci-fi adventures of a group of paroled convicts as they trek across the galaxy for new worlds for Earthlings to inhabit. Dealing with limits in technology, an insane staff at the Department of Space and Russians gunning to win the deep space race, the Astro-Cons must learn to work together (and avoid stabbing each other with shivs) so the people of Earth can have a new home and avoid being on the planet when it explodes. With various pop culture references, silver age sci-fi tones, and a hilarious cast of characters, Astro-Cons is the adventure of a lifetime sentence. Astro-Cons launches into action on March 4th! Visit the Hangwire website for more info at www.hangwirestudios.com

AL DORANTES

Al Dorantes procrastinates in Herkimer, NY. A one-time football coach, a former short order cook, and a businessman, Al brings his own brand of country baroque, redneck black humor to the page in comics and prose. Al is the co-founder of Luchador Enterprises, with Phil Juliano. Luchador's titles include: Where You Been?, Dog Daze, Danger: Live Animals, Best in Show and Retribution. Al waits for the big break with his wife Angie, son, Al Jr. and great dane pup, Shadow. To check out more Luchador projects check out: www.luchadorenterprises.com

DORIAN

After finishing his secondary education and working in various fields and professions, all of which were expressions of his artistic bent, and determining to get involved in the art field, Dorian decided to attend the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. While attending that school he received numerous awards, acclamations, scholarships and honors….all of which, coupled with the encouragement of his instructors, reinforced in him the idea that he would be successful as a full time free lance artist. Initially he did artwork as a freelancer for many prominent corporations such as Disney, U.S. Steel, etc. Though earning a good living, Dorian felt inhibited by being subjected to the requirements, constraints and dictates of others with their concepts which left him with no opportunity for self expression nor an outlet for the ideas that lay within him and that demanded a forum. In his spare time he did a few experimental paintings which were seen by and caught the eye of a comic book publisher who immediately commissioned him to paint several covers while giving him free rein as to designing them. One thing led to another and soon Dorian was painting covers and fully painted stories for many major publishers in that arena. Still, his most successful ones were those in which he was allowed freedom to create his version of the characters and scenes. Dorian, though achieving "overnight success" yet felt constrained by the situations and dictates of character representations, desiring above all to break free and do his own completely creative work. He has always been appreciative of the comic book industry for spreading his images and name among their public and , in effect, not only paying him to paint the covers, but through them and conventions, really advertising him as an artist and his work at the same time. Such exposure has prompted individual commissioned work, numerous magazine articles featuring him such as publication of his art in National Geographic, and gallery exhibitions of Dorian's creative paintings in university expositions, as well as New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Europe among others. His trend setting art books, published in Germany, set record sales in Europe, the UK and elsewhere and remain popular. His original paintings have been sold to collectors throughout the globe. The internet with Dorian's website, www.dorianart.com , has been a great medium for rapidly exposing his art not only to the country, but throughout the world as well. Through his website Dorian offers museum quality Giclee prints, high quality posters, all of which are inspected and approved by him prior to release. Additionally, his books are obtainable on his website in the merchandise section as well as smaller prints offered. Returning to his Pittsburgh studio after a highly successful five year stint in Los Angeles, he has continued expressing his artistic side with paintings and more recently has created a series of sculptures modeled in clay that are on a par with his painted art, that have allowed this multi-faceted artist to make representation is three dimensions rather than the two dimensions of painted art. He has also accepted a teaching position at the Douglas Education Center, a long established and prestigious school south of Pittsburgh in Monessen, Pennsylvania , where he is teaching a course in Acrylic Illustration while still allowing him ample time to pursue his personal art projects, but also allowing him an opportunity to teach others something of his gained art experience. Always looking forward to new challenges in the art field, Dorian's unique approach to art has arrived at an opportune time when there appears to exist a generational void clamoring to be filled and with the popularity of the internet there exists a compatible medium for dissemination of his art. It seems today's youth are less avid followers of the greats who established Fantasy Art as a popular movement some years ago, but in Dorian's work find instead a different perspective and a refreshing new light in that area….perhaps an aspect that is a bit beyond fantasy. When asked to describe his art, he coined a term that best describes it as "Pseudo-Realism".

AARON DOUGLAS

Aaron portrays Chief Petty Officer, Galen Tyrol in the Sci-Fi Channel’s Battlestar Galactica. The Canadian born actor fits the role with the worn look of someone who has spent a lifetime working around big machines, Chief Tyrol the kind of man for whom his crew would do anything. With the big surprise ending of season three, look for Chief Tyrol to be in the forefront of the upcoming season of Battlestar. The Vancouver native is one of the hardest-working actors in 'Hollywood North' having been featured in such films as John Woo's Paycheck, the remake of Walking Tall, the Pitch Black sequel The Chronicles of Riddick and Alex Proyas' Isaac Asimov adaptation I, Robot. After studying at Canada's famed William Davis Centre and performing with the Okanagan Shakespeare Company, Douglas has gone on to appear in such films as X2 and Final Destination 2, and on such television shows as Andromeda, Dark Angel, Smallville, Jeremiah, Black Sash and the SCI FI Originals Stargate SG-1, The Outer Limits and the mini-series, Stephen Spielberg Presents Taken.

JOE DUNN

Joe is one of the four creators of Digital Pimp. Founded in 2003, Digital Pimp quickly established themselves in both print and web worlds with their anthology, Tales from the PIMP and their webcomics, Free Lunch and Matriculated. Soon thereafter, Free Lunch and Matriculated would be joined by Fish Tank Tango, Retail Rage and the ever popular movie review webcomic, Joe Loves Crappy Movies. Digital Pimp's collected web works can be seen at www.digitalPIMPonline.com

DAVID DWONCH

Dave is the writer/artist behind the cult indie comic "Special Education," a four issue mini-series co-published by NPC and Big Monster Productions. This year Dave is focusing his creative talents on original graphic novels such as "Gnome" and the time travel romp, "Back in the Day." He is also the co-host of The Geek Savants Podcast and can be found at the Big Monster Productions booth....or in the hotel bar.

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JOSHUA EMERICK

Artist from Altoona Pa. Joshua Emerick is no stranger to the pencil. In his teens he created a series (with current and long time writing partner Dave Mowery) Diamond Ruc for COP Comics and Newcomers Press. In 1998 Joshua self published Emerick comics to show case his many mediums of art. Also in 1998 Joshua hit the newspapers with a daily strip called RiceBoy. RiceBoy was featured in many papers and was seen by millions. In 1999 Joshua's close relationship with the Beatles lead him to a 3 year job with Beatlology magazine.He created covers,cartoon strips,and editorial pieces for this magazine.Sir George Martin ( Beatle Producer) and Beatle cover artist Klaus Voorman praised Emerick's work involving the Fab Four. This lead to a multi-million dollar company Beatlesartonline.com selling thousands of Emerick's prints. This long and winding road led Joshua to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. His Beatle works were on display next to the John Lennon exhibit for 8 months. In 2001 Jim Sampas owner of the Jack Kerouac estate contacted Joshua to involve his art on a lost Kerouac movie script. In 2002 Paul McCartney went back on tour for the first time in 9 years. He was accompanied with Emericks lithographs of Macca. Emerick's selfed published "An Eye for Music" in 2003 showcasing his 5 year run in Rock and Roll art. This publication featured pieces of Mick Jagger, The Beatles, Oasis, and the King Elvis Presley. In 2004 one of Stephen King's publishers had Joshua do some commission work on a horror comic called Grave Tales. In 2005 Emerick was reunited with writer Dave Mowery(CKY). The two have worked on Emerick's Diamond Ruc 14 years prior. Mowery had Joshua do art direction for three cartoon series proposal's for Cartoon Network. Same year Joshua did a piece for Helsinki's favorite band HIM. Comedy Central also got the Emerick treatment with artwork Joshua did for Dave Attel's Insomniac tour. In February of 2006 Emerick set up an interview with CKY before a concert in Pa. He met with front man Deron Miller the two had a 45 minute interview. From this meeting the CKY comic was born. Emerick has created sold out tour shirts for the CKY tour that covered Australia, Europe,and the U.S. In the past year Emerick has also done adds for ADIO shoes. Currently has a bimonthly strip in "In The Surf" Florida's answer to the village voice. Also Joshua created pieces for the Hunter S. Thompson estate for Hunter's widow Anita Thompson. He also unhatched four pieces for legendary band Sonic Youth. Last year Joshua created the posters for the Dragon Con. Recently legendary Bay area band Death Angel has teamed up with Emerick on creating a new comic based on the band with writer Dave Mowery and Lee Ebersole. Dennis Pepa bass player of the band Emerick,Mowey,and Ebersole have been creating a new Indie company Golden Lobster Press. Golden Lobster Press has already got the attention of Wizard magazine with up coming projects involving Steve Gonsalves from Sci Fi's Ghost Hunters to cult film Basket Case.

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FAT MOMMA

Nell "FAT MOMMA" Wilson recently appeared on the Sci-Fi Channels "Who Want to Be a Superhero?" reality series. Her character "Fat Momma" drew unprecedented attention from the media, critics and viewing audience. Nell is proud to announce that Shocker Toys has released a "Fat Momma" action figure. Nell also has her new comic books one and two out, they were released July, 2007. Her innate ability to set a positive example among the series participates garnished her the lime light. This opportunity provided Nell with a stage to present her life's agenda. Nell maintains that her goal is "…to help people feel good about themselves. To assist them in understanding to live life to its fullest and appreciate what you have in front of you." Her message of building self esteem illuminates Nell and her mission. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Nell comes from a large family. Being 6th in a family of 10 made growing up very exciting. Coming from a very close knit family, Nell's parents set a firm foundation. Her family ties are strong, solid and where she gathers her strength. Being a single mother of three has come with many obstacles. Struggling to raise a family garnished her war wounds and scars. But through adversities light has always shined. Her aspirations are to host a talk show to provide people an outlet to discuss personal growth issues. Presently she is working on a book entitled "From Single Mother to Superhero". The book will outline a path for single mothers and others to empower there futures. Nell also plans on writing children's books with the "Fat Momma" character to teach children to be kind to one another and accept themselves the way they are. Nell enjoys visiting schools and talking to children about self acceptance. Nell attended Pasadena City College and earned an AA. She continued her studies at Cal State Fullerton and worked on a BA in sociology. Currently she resides in Lancaster, CA with her three children Danielle 23, Alexis 15, and Daniel 5.

WAYNE FAUCHER

Wayne earned a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design, majoring in Graphic Design. He spent 10 years working in that field in such markets as Boston, New York, and Pittsburgh. In 1992 he decided to concentrate his efforts on cartooning, newspaper illustration and comic books. His first inking job was for Parody Press on a book called Sewage Dragoon. By late 1993 he was working for DC Comics as a regular fill-in inker. In 1994 he teamed with Humberto Ramos on Impulse where he remained for 26 issues (he continued to ink the monthly covers until the end of it's run, #89). Wayne then moved on to the Batman/Mr. Freeze Prestige Format book with Mark Buckingham, followed by “Birds of Prey:Wolves” over Dick Giordano. From there, he took over for a year as regular inker on Batman: Shadow of the Bat teaming with Buckingham on issues #69-80. Wayne continued his association with Batman, inking Alex Maleev for the first four-issue story arc of the ground breaking No Man’s Land project, No Law and a New Order. His NML work continued over artists Mike Deodato and Staz Johnson until that saga concluded. Wayne then did his part to rebuild Gotham, post No Man’s Land, in the pages of Catwoman ( #78-93) over Johnson. Teaming again with Mark Buckingham he next began his first regular inking assignment for Marvel, Peter Parker: Spider-Man (beginning with issue #30). He stayed on that title until issue #55. During that run, Wayne had a chance to ink his old pal Humberto Ramos on a four-issue story arc for Peter Parker, entitled Return of the Goblin (issues # 42-45). It was published concurrent with the feature film release “Spider-Man”. He continued with Spider-Man in an ongoing monthly entitled Spectacular Spider-Man with Humberto Ramos. This marked the first time the two worked together on a monthly series since Impulse. After eighteen issues of Spectacular, Wayne embarked on a 6 issue run on Nightcrawler. In between his stint at Marvel and his return to DC, Wayne explored the long format graphic novel with Beckett’s eastern flavored swashbuckler, Roninhood of the 47 Samurai followed up by The Cobbler’s Monster (published through Image), a reinterpretation of the Frankenstein and Pinnochio stories. Wayne is excited to be back at DC, applying his skills to the Dark Knight once again. His current regular monthly assignments are Detective Comics (over Don Kramer) and Shadowpact (over Tom Derenick). Wayne is now back at DC, having completed regular assignments on both DETECTIVE COMICS and SHADOWPACT. He has recently concentrated his efforts on COUNTDOWN with his SHADOWPACT partner Tom Derenick.. They will soon be key artists on the upcoming weekly series THE TRINITY which will center around Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman. Wayne also pitched in on recent issues of GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY over Mike Norton and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN over Chris Bachalo.

JAMIE FAY

Jamie the co-creator/artist on the forthcoming indy graphic novel, NeverMinds, published by Drumfish Productions. Jamie's art can be found in the Sentinels Anthology, releasing early 2008. Check out his artwork at www.windriderx23.deviantart.com

AL FELDSTEIN

Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Famer, Al Feldstein is making his first appearance in ‘The Burgh’. Al was the editor, writer and artist for most of the popular E.C. line of comics. These included science-fiction, suspense and horror titles, including Tales from the Crypt. He wrote, illustrated and did covers for the classic series. Adaptations of his stories were featured on HBO’s Tales From the Crypt series. Al was also the editor of Mad Magazine from 1956 to 1984. He took the magazine's circulation from 375,000 to a high of almost 3 million by gathering a staff of talented artist and writers; supervising every phase of its operation, editing and re-writing every word; designing layouts and creating the format that led to MAD's success, including adopting and christening its trademark, the freckle-faced, grinning Alfred E. Neuman. He retired in 1984 and took up his first love, painting. He was inducted into the Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2003.

JAY FIFE

Jay returns this year to the Pittsburgh Comicon. A Portrait and Pin-Up Artist from the Upper Ohio Valley he produces a variety of comic and fantasy/horror style illustrations. Known for realistic, portrait style renderings of popular comics characters, Jay has produced work for Zonetrooper Magazine and Bad Place Productions. Inspired by the styles of Alex Ross and Mike Mayhew Jay brings a realistic angle to the classic comics style. Commissions and original art are available through Diego Garcia Comic Art, ComicArtFans or his own website: www.jayfife.com

TIM FISCHER

Tim Fischer writes and draws the action-adventure comic, SPACE PILOT GIRL, and the hilarious auto-bio webcomic, LIFE WITH THE WIFE, which can be read at his website - www.comix-mill.com

G.W. FISHER

Veteran inker/illustrator GW.Fisher is making his 8th consecutive Pittsburgh ComicCon appearance. He began his professional career in 1997 penciling a pin up and inking the 2 issue mini-series Spandex Tights:Black Spandex for Brian Glass’ Lost Cause Productions. From there he went on to work on a variety of projects, including Touch of Death, a total of 3 appearances in the acclaimed anthology series Digital Webbing Presents and, most recently Image Comics’ ShadowHawk, the Intimidators, and his latest work (with Mark Ricketts & Michael Malbrough) the just released 6 issue series Revival. A true Renaissance man, he is also heavily involved in regional theater, providing set designs, construction & stage direction for the Off Broad Street Players theater company. He is equally adept in front of an audience having appeared as Victor Velasco in the stage production of Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park & as Commander Wm. Harbison in Rogers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific. This years’ efforts will include, among others, a feature role in the regional production of the Broadway version of Wizard of Oz. GW recently retired from a 25-year law-enforcement career and lives in southern NJ with his wife Fran & daughter Jessica. His 2 grown daughters Stephanie & Keri, and his 2 year-old grandson Nathaniel live in Daytona Beach, Florida.

NEIL FITZPATRICK

Neil is the creator of the Neil Jam minicomic series. What is Neil Jam, you ask? Neil Jam is a unique cartoon universe featuring an original cast of characters. The books vary in format, and run the gamut from silly gags to epic adventures. With the humanity of "Peanuts," the oddball antics of "Looney Tunes," the wry sophistication of the Simpsons," and the zen of "Nancy," Neil Jam is, quite simply, the world's greatest minicomic. Check out the Neil Jam website at www.neiljam.com

TOM FLEMING

Since he was a child, Tom Fleming always knew wanted to be an artist. After graduating high school in Putnam Valley, New York, he went on to receive his BFA from the School of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University, graduating at the top of his class in 1988. In 1990, he landed his first full time position as an artist/designer for the World Wrestling Federation by answering an ad in the New York Times. After three and a half years of a corporate environment, he decided to return to freelance. He immediately accomplished his childhood dream of painting comic book heroes by being commissioned by DC and Marvel Comics to illustrate characters such as Superman, Batman, Spiderman, The Incredible Hulk, The X-men, and all his favorites. Then in 1995, Tom decided not to limit himself to the comic industry alone and moved to Wilmington, NC, where he now resides and works out of his home studio illustrating such diverse subjects as Science Fiction/Fantasy, Sports, Wildlife, Landscapes and advertising products, along with his Super-heroes. Tom's artwork has graced the covers to Elektra and Captain Marvel and various card sets, including DC and Marvel’s VS. line and the World of Warcraft. You can check out his art at www.flemart.com

PETER FLESHMAN

Born in 1986 and raised in Virginia Beach, Peter enjoys novels, writing and the like. He currently lives in Virginia and is working on three comic books, Bent Waters, Budget Heroes and Black Fury, the latter of the two have not yet been released. Be sure to check out the EF Comics booth to get your 1st limited edition copy of Bent Waters and the preview brochure to see what EF will release next!

SEAN FORNEY

Sean Forney is the co-creator and artist on his self published comic book, Scarlet Huntress. He has been working professionally in the illustration and comic industries for the past six years. Recent work includes: Camp Comics' Camp Dangerous Curves, which was released at Wizard World Chicago 2006. Sean was the cover artist for Twisted Gate Entertainment's Portal #2, Snow Ninjas #1 and Man of Prey #1. He penciled and inked interior pages for Portal #1 and #2 as well. Check out Sean's website at www.smcomics.com

DAN FRAGA

Artist, Dan Fraga got his start in the business working on Youngblood with Rob Liefeld. Since he has worked on such titles as: Bloodstrike, Kid Supreme, Black Flag, Witchblade and Gearstation from Image Comics; Spider-Man, Wolverine, Black Panther and Weapon X from Marvel; and Power Puff Girl and Superman from DC Comics. He currently works as a concept design artist for Toys, Music Videos, Commercials and more. Recently worked on storyboards for Fantastic Four 2: Rise of the Silver Surfer.

BRENDON AND BRIAN FRAIM

This identical twin artistic duo is best known for their prolific work on Kenzer and Company’s popular role-playing game HACKMASTER and for drawing issue 4 through 41 of K&C’s KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: ILLUSTRATED comic book. The brothers continue to illustrate various sections in the monthly KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: THE MAGAZINE as well as covers for various editions of KODT: Bundles of Trouble and KoDT: Tales from the Vault. Their work has also appeared in Goodman Games’ Scavenger Hunt, a card game where the player hunts as one of six predators on the African savannah collecting animal carcasses before their opponents. They have completed artwork on two board games published by Wingnut games, Tom Jolly’s Cargo and Tom Jolly’s Camelot, and are currently working with Hero Games on their Champions role-playing game books Ultimate Metamorph, Ultimate Speedster, The Ultimate Skill, Post-Apocalyptic Hero, Tuala Morn and Masterminds and Madmen among others. The Fraims also illustrated the mastheads for the popular “Obligatory Fight Scene” review columns in The Comics Buyer’s Guide. In 2006, their artwork appeared in the critically acclaimed new novel, WOLF BOY, by Evan Kuhlman and published by Shaye Areheart Books, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Random House, Inc. The novel’s central character is Stephen who copes with the grief of losing his older brother by creating his own comic book universe. These fictional adventures are featured throughout the book, which were illustrated by the Fraim Brothers, introducing a graphic novel subplot that adds both humor and visual interest to this moving tale. The Fraims also illustrated Antiques: The Comic Strip, a weekly “Sunday style” comic strip featured in ANTIQUE TRADER, the 50-year-old cornerstone of the antiques and collectibles trade. Antiques: The Comic Strip, written by J.C. Vaughn, is a romantic comedy about two cousins, and the woman that comes between them, set during the world’s greatest auction. A:TCS was also been nominated for a 2007 Harvey Award for Best Syndicated Comic Strip and the entire story has been collected into one hardcover volume published by Gemstone Publishing. The brothers are also illustrating the award winning web comic AMERICA JR. that is about a small town in middle America that discovers in their town charter that they only joined the USA on a temporary basis, and it just expired. So now, they have to become their own country. Think of it as the same America, but at a new convenient size! The strip is created and written by Nick Capetanakis and Todd Livingston and features a new strip every weekday. Click on www.americajr.net for the latest strip and be on the lookout at your local comic book store for the trade paperback of the first 150 strips from Image Comics and volume 2 featuring strips 151-300 will ship in April 2008. America Jr. has also been optioned by Sony Pictures to be developed into a primetime animated TV series and won the 2007 Best Comic Strip award on DrunkDuck.com. The Fraims have also had short stories printed in Negative Burn, THE WICKED WEST 2, ACTOR Comics Presents, and POSTCARDS: True Stories That Never Happened. Currently, they are working on various projects including, Odd Squad, Kids of the Round Table, and Starring Sonya Devereaux which appears on www.wowio.com. For more information on Brendon and Brian Fraim, visit their website at www.brosfraim.com and their online gallery page at deviantArt http://fraimworks.deviantart.com/

KEVIN FREEMAN

Kevin Freeman is the Editor-in-Chief for small-press publisher Ape Entertainment, the editor for ComicsNow! Magazine, and the writer of the critically-acclaimed comics mini-series SubCulture, also from Ape Entertainment, which continues as a twice-weekly webstrip. Kevin has also written numerous pieces for Wizards of the Coast. He currently lives in North Carolina. SubCulture can be followed at www.subculturecomic.com.

RON FRENZ

Ron is the regular penciler and co-creator of Marvel's Amazing Spider-Girl series. Mr. Frenz is an artist well known for his stints on such titles as Marvel’s Spider-man line, Thor, Thunderstrike, Superman and other such titles as Ka-Zar, The Further Adventures of Indiana Jones, Star Wars and Marvel Saga to name a few. Ron seems to always be on hand when comics history is made. He was the designer of Superman’s controversial electric blue outfit, he co-created the New Warriors with Tom Defalco, and he was the penciler of What If? #105 the first appearance of the popular Spider-Girl. This issue sparked Marvel's M2 line of titles. Ron went on to co-plot and pencil several M2 titles and he worked on Image's Mr. Right with Tom Defalco. Ron continues to work on his co-creation, Spider-girl in her new series The Amazing Spider-Girl.

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SHAWN GABBORIN

Shawn is the writer/creator for Angry Gnome Comics. Check out their tasty horror comics "Palm Reader", "Victor Season" and their debuting Gory Story Anthology "Short Stack"; 13 Two Page Gory Stories by 13 Indie Artists! Visit their website at www.angrygnomecomics.com

STEPHANIE GABBORIN

Sweet and Innocent? She sure looks it, huh? But don't let that blonde haired baby face fool you. Below that little 85lb. exterior is a huge, beefy, drooling, spiky, pencil wielding drawing monster! Check out the eerie pencil work in her books "Victor Season" and "Palm Reader" from Angry Gnome Comics and you'll understand. Note: This bio written by her writer Shawn Gabborin, and does not necessarily represent the views and opinions held by Steph. Visit their website at www.angrygnomecomics.com

ANGES GARBOWSKA

Agnes Garbowska began her career as an illustrator mainly working on pin-ups and graphic design. Some of her early work appeared as posters for the comic StormBringers by Korby Marks and other small press projects. After working as an independent illustrator, Agnes soon moved into sequential artwork with her first published work appearing in the independent comic the Black Bastard Anthology. Agnes recently finished work on a story for the newest issue of Ed and Red’s Comic Strip planned for release later this year. Agnes is currently working on a few different comic projects that will be published in 2008. Her current projects include a title she is working on with Franco Aureliani for Blindwolf Studios and a four issue run for the Black Bastard title Bastard No More. For the latest information about Agnes including updates on release dates please visit her website at www.evilrabbit.org

ADELA GARCIA

Adela Garcia is the current 3-time IFBB Fitness Olympia winner and the subject of the comic, Iron Sirens. from Digital Webbing Press.The series revolves around real life professional fitness competitors with Adela being one of the stars of the comic.

JERRY GAYLORD

Jerry is attending with Identity Comics. Identity brings hot, new talent and original stories. The goal of ID Comics is to become a staple in the comic market that carries entertaining stories and eye-catching artwork for everybody. Check out the current titles they carry and maybe even some promotional art of their newest book, "The Brotherhood". Come by and discover your comic's identity.

PORFIRIA GIRGIS

Porfiria is the owner of Jaran Studios and publisher of Dawn of the Dread Force. Scheduled for a late fall 2008 release, the Dawn of the Dread Force comic book mini-series will feature the amazing artwork of Gerardo Sandoval, as well as James Raiz and Rob Armstrong of Transformers fame, Danimation and Simon Bork, and will be written by outstanding veteran Kurt Hathaway. Pittsburgh Comicon is proud to be offering a sneak peek at Dawn of the Dread Force, so don't miss it! Check out Jaran Studios and Dawn of the Dread Force at www.dreadforce.com

MALCOLM GITTINS

Malcolm began drawing at the age of eight and has never looked back. He held his first solo gallery show in 2007 and he returns to the Comicon with his unique visions of classic monsters, superheroes and 1960's Saturday morning Cartoons. Check out Malcolm online at: www.myspace.com/monstershoppe

BRYAN J.L. GLASS

Bryan is the oft-times writing partner with Michael Avon Oeming. From their very early years collaborating on books like Lycra Woman and Spandex Girl from Comics Zone, the writing team has grown to work on such titles as Ship of Fools, Quixote, 86 Volts-The Dead Girl, and the upcoming Mice Templar. Bryan also wrote for Caliber Comics’ Negative Burn. Bryan recently wrote the adaptation of Raymond Fiest’s Rift War Saga, The Magician Apprentice from Marvel and he is currently working on Mice Templar with Mike Oeming.

MICHAEL GOLDEN

Artist/writer/creator Michael Golden, co-creator of the X-men’s Rogue character, has a legion of devotees that number not only in aficionados of his work, but other artists as well. The "artist’s artist" as it were--namely because of his signature story construction, and an art style uniquely his own. Known for his detailed pencil work on "The 'Nam," "Micronauts," "G.I. Joe Yearbook," and "Dr. Strange, " among much more, Golden, modestly never says which is his own personal favorite project. However, according to one art dealer, "Everybody in the business has been influenced by Golden’s "Dr. Strange." Michael himself admits that most artists that say he has an influence on their illustration career, do single out that project. Milestones in Golden's career include the co-creation of "Bucky O'Hare," which led to an animated series and toy line designed by Michael, as well as “Spartan X” with Jackie Chan, “Inside Kung Fu” columnist Ric Meyers and editor Renee Witterstaetter. Currently, Golden’s work can be seen with new covers on “Batman,” “Nightwing,” “Iron Man,” "Wonder Woman," “Heroes for Hire,” and more. In addition, Vanguard Productions recently released a Manga version of the “Bucky” series now in its second printing, as well as the definitive art book “Excess: The Art of Michael Golden." In addition, Modern Masters just released the comprehensive trade, “Modern Masters in the Studio with Michael Golden, ” as well as the companion DVD. And, Creator Chronicles will also be releasing a two part candid DVD on Michael and his career as well. As a conceptual cover artist, Golden has penciled everything from Batman and Captain America to Vampirella-- and "Virtually every character in the industry at some point or another. I'm the one they come to when they want one of those covers with a thousand characters on them," he laughs. A member of the august Society of Illustrators in Manhattan, Michael has served as an Editor at DC Comics as well as Senior Art Director at Marvel Comics, and has worked on scores of movie production projects, including some currently in development. For more information on Michael Golden and his work, contact: www.evaink.com

GENE GONZALES

Entering the comic industry in 1993,Gene has managed to work on a variety of projects for a variety of publishers including DC Comics, Image Comics, Caliber Comics, Realm Press and others, on such projects as The Maze Agency, Mr. X and Battlestar Galactica. In 2001, Gene established himself as the writer, illustrator and publisher of TALES OF THE CHEROKEE, published by his own Mandalay Books. Visit Gene's website at: www.genegonzales.com

DAN GORMAN

Dan Gorman hails from Green, Ohio and is a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art with his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Medical Illustration. He is the creator of "Kosmo", a weekly comic strip which ran in the Seville, Ohio "Trading Post" from 2001 to 2003. Dan is co-creator of and penciler on the upcoming 4 issue self published comic book series "Balance: First Event", due to release book one in July/August of 2007. Dan is also the artist on "Wendal & Lamar", a weekly comic strip currently in development. Dan's debut as a documentary film maker came this past year with the release of "One Night at Prospect Place", which delves into the history behind an old historic home in Dresden Ohio which many feel is haunted. You can see these projects as well as all of the other illustrations Dan has done for fans at www.argonautcomics.com.

ELIZABETH GORMAN

Elizabeth Gorman is a graduate of Kent State University, and is best known for her line of 3D comic book and Sci-Fi related art work appropriately named "Dimensions". Elizabeth is the creator and writer of the "Wendal & Lamar" daily comic strip which is currently in development. You can preview her work at www.argonautcomics.com.

MIKE GRELL

Grell studied at the University of Wisconsin and the Art Institute of Chicago. His entry into the comics industry was in 1972, as an assistant to Dale Messick on the Brenda Starr comic strip. In 1973 he moved to New York, and began his long relationship with DC Comics. He worked on such titles as Aquaman, Batman, the Phantom Stranger, and, most notably, Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes. He also worked with writer Denny O'Neil on the re-launch of the Green Lantern/Green Arrow series in 1976. He cemented his status as a fan-favorite with his best-known creation Warlord, one of the first sword and sorcery comics and reportedly the best-selling title published by DC Comics in the late-1970s. Through the 1980s Grell developed grittier, down-to-earth titles such as Green Arrow at DC Comics and his creator-owned Jon Sable Freelance and Starslayer at First Comics. Sable was adapted into a short-lived television series and was later novelized by Grell. Grell wrote and drew the Tarzan comic strip from July 19, 1981 to February 27, 1983 (except for one strip, February 13, 1983, by Thomas Yeates). These strips were rerun in newspapers in 2004 - 2005. Among other comic projects, Grell wrote and illustrated a three-part James Bond mini-series, Permission to Die, and authored the graphic novel adaptation of the Timothy Dalton Bond film License to Kill . Grell has also written Iron Man for Marvel Comics. Mike Grell's artwork is distinctive and highly detailed, with a scratchboard-like feel. Conversely, his writing is tight and minimalist, often letting his art speak for itself during action sequences. His early artwork in particular shows a strong Neal Adams influence. He is an avid big-game hunter, which serves as an influence on his artwork and story lines, particularly in the Jon Sable Freelance series. Mike is currently working on a new Sable Graphic Novel for Comicmix.com and he is drawing a project entitled The Pilgrim written by actor/writer/director Mark Ryan. He also recently supplied the covers to Bluewater Comics’ Ray Harryhausen Presents-Jason and the Argonauts miniseries.

RALPH GRIFFITH

Ralph with partner Stuart Kerr began their careers in the comic book field publishing a fanzine in the 80's that featured such comic talent as Randy Zimmerman, Guy Davis, Vince Locke and Mark Bloodworth. The two went on to found Arrow Comics and the created the 80's hits, The Realm and Deadworld and in the 90's they created the popular Oz and Dark Oz series. In the current century, Ralph and Stu have been working on motion picture screenplays. One of them based on their Oz stories which has recently been optioned with the intent of producing a trilogy of films. Stuart and Ralph are also re-releasing their Oz books in a series of trade paperbacks. The pair have also returned to their Arrow Comics roots. Ralfinstudio, as they are now known, plans to begin publishing new titles under the Arrow Comics banner including the upcoming, Wild Planet, an anthropomorphic space opera. This will be followed by Synbad, The Hidden, Mythos and sever other titles, all written by Griffith and Kerr. You can check out their websites at: www.ralfinstudio.com and www.darkozthecomicbook.com

GWENDOLYN

Gwendolyn is the founder of the horror film production company Deadly Underground Studios and the clothing company Zombie Apparel. An Ohio native, she has coordinated over two dozen fashion shows and has produced, directed, and written two feature length films: 2004's "Outside of Nowhere" and the 2007 dark comedy-horror "Edge of Midnight", in which she co-stars along with area horror stars Amy Lynn Best, Robyn Griggs, Bill Homan, Tina Jane Goldfarb, and Nic Pesante. Currently, she is working on a compilation of short films, which includes the vampire noir "The Vamp Wore White" and the Kurosawa-inspired horror-comedy "In a Zombie's House".

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CHRISTIAN HALL

Pittsburgher, Christian Hall is the creator of Vasion from 2nd Coming Comix. Look for the debut of Vasion:All Out War at the 2008 Pittsburgh Comicon. To find out more about Christian and Vasion visit www.comicspace.com/chall71/

BRIAN HARNOIS

Brian Harnois is one of the stars of the Sci-Fi Channel's hit reality show "Ghost Hunters" and the new “Ghost Hunters: International.” Harnois originated the catch phrase "Dude, Run!" for Ghost Hunters when he and a camera man ran out of the Eastern State Penitentiary after witnessing an apparition. Brian became interested in the paranormal at the age of 11, when he witnessed a full body apparition while sleeping over at a childhood friend's home. He has studied the paranormal ever since, including but not limited to the technical and scientific aspects. Having participated in well over 500 paranormal investigations, Brian claims to have witnessed almost every kind of paranormal activity generally accepted as identifiable, including apparitions, shadows, levitation, and even exorcisms. In his new series, Brian travels the world in search of signs of the supernatural. “Ghost Hunters: International” which debuted in January, ranked as the highest rated cable show of the night and as the Sci-Fi Channel’s highest rated reality show ever.

JAMES HATTON

James is the creator of In His Likeness, a webcomic about the Gods and how they view the world. The art style of IHL is amazingly simplistic, all in the form of dots, but that hasn't stopped James from doing over 400 strips, 3 original comics, and no thought process of ever stopping.

SAM STORMCROW HAYES

Described as a well-mannered, sweet-natured, nihilistic punk, Stormcrow Hayes claims that living in Los Angeles hasn't made him cynical, just more enraged. He has worked on several projects for TOKYOPOP, including Afterlife, an original series with Rob Steen, the illustrator of Ricky Gervais' Flanimals, as well as adaptations for the best-selling .hack novels. Other projects include the e-zine The Idiot, of which he is the editor, and his first feature film, The Deal (a thriller starring Penelope Ann Miller, Henry Thomas, and Dean Stockwell).

SCOTT HEDLUND

Scott is a talented local graphic designer who escapes his 9 to 5 by drawing comics. Currently, Scott is the artist for web comic Chaos Punks. With fellow creators in Strumhaus ( www.strumhaus.com ) He has also added his talent to World of Orenda, Fairhaven, Dark Times and Reverie. Scott will be appearing at the Strumhaus booth in the Small Press area. Stop by and say hi. Scott will have full color comic related prints on display and many comic works.

AMANDA L. HERRMANN

As part of Scott Crawford's Alienated Productions costume troupe, Amanda L. Herrmann has performed as Catwoman, Phoenix, and Batgirl. She has been a guest judge for various Costume Contests on the convention scene. Amanda has also worked in independent film, both in front of and behind the camera. She has worked for Skitz TV and had a lead role in the movie "UnConventional" by Intrinsic Film & Media, as well as appearing in the music video, "Let it Go". Most recently, she starred as the super-hero "Poontango" in Loose Cannon Studio's short film, "The Bastard Squad". She also has a couple of upcoming film projects for 2008. Last year, Amanda modeled as "Lois Lane" for artist Dave Nestler and was the inspiration for a "Sheena" print by Jay Fife. She is currently the model and muse for an upcoming Fantasy Pin-Up book by artist Eddy Newell.

GARY J. HERRMANN

Former comic store owner, Gary J. Herrmann has been involved with the production of a number of gaming, comic and pop culture conventions for the past two decades. As part of Scott Crawford's Alienated Productions costume troupe, Gary has performed as Cyclops, Batman and The Joker. He has been a guest judge for various Costume Contests on the convention scene. Gary has also worked in independent film, both in front of and behind the camera, as well as in project and script development. He has worked for Skitz TV and was featured in a lead role in the movie "UnConventional" by Intrinsic Film & Media, as well as appearing in the music video, "Let it Go". Most recently, he starred as talk show host "Biff Digme" in Loose Cannon Studio's short film, "The Bastard Squad". He also has a couple of upcoming film projects for 2008. Gary also served as a creative consultant for Joe Grau's HyperSpace Pictures. Gary and artist Eddy Newell teamed up together on the Yareth Visions tour, delivering a series of fantasy art prints based on his creator-owned concept.

CLAYTON HILL

Clayton Hill started entertaining at an early age. When he was six years old he sang in beer gardens with 3 piece combos where they would throw money at him. When he was a teenager he sang on the radio station, WTAE, Pittsburgh on Saturday mornings in front of crowds of thousands of people. He went into the Air Force for four years and sang with swing bands at the officers and service clubs. When he was discharged, he immediately started acting and singing in plays on the stage in Pittsburgh. He was particularly in operettas where he sang and danced. He went to drama school for 2 semesters at the Pittsburgh Playhouse/Point Park College and appeared in many student productions. Clayton then landed a role as lead zombie in George Romero's; “DAWN OF THE DEAD” where he was also weapons coordinator. He is known as sweater zombie in the United States and escalator zombie in Germany. He has had speaking roles in many movies such as; All The Right Moves, with Tom Cruise; Lady Beware, with Diane Lane; Knightriders, with Ed Harris; Hellraisers III with Terry Farrell; Kid Brother with Caitlin Clarke; Silent Witness with Valerie Bertinnelli; Maria’s Lovers with Robert Mitchum; The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh with Stockard Channing; Rappin with Mario Van Peebles; and Death Penalty with Colleen Dewhurst. Clayton was featured in such movies as Gung Ho with Michael Keaton; Mrs. Soffell with Mel Gibson; Stuck with Each Other with Tyne Daly, and Children of the Corn II where he also did stunts. Clayton has worked with such directors as George Romero, where he was 2nd assistant director for the movie, “Knightriders” and Ron Howard, etc. He has cast over 25 movies as Location Casting Director along with his wife, Sharon. (See bio for Sharon Ceccatti) - Hill. Clayton has done location scouting for movies in many cities and in other countries, such as Spain & Morocco. Clayton’s wife, Sharon was an assistant to David Copperfield. Clayton traveled with the crew and appeared in Illusions with David one on one in Caesar’s Palace in Lake Tahoe, Atlantic City and Las Vegas. He appeared in other countries such as Germany, Spain, Czech Republic and many others.

SHARON CECCATTI-HILL

Sharon Ceccatti-Hill began her career in show business singing and dancing on stage in the Pittsburgh area, performing mostly in operettas. Sharon Ceccatti-Hill is best known for playing the “LEAD ZOMBIE NURSE” in the most remembered horror movie, “DAWN OF THE DEAD” a George Romero film. Sharon’s picture is on the cover of the original VHS. She has become a horror zombie legend all across Europe especially in Germany and is featured as such on posters and many books in Germany. Sharon is scheduled for appearances in Germany in December 2003. Some of the other films that she has appeared in are, Hellraiser III, Knightriders, Maria’s Lovers, Death Penalty, Silent Witness and Kid Brother (which won awards at the Montreal Film Festival) and many more. Sharon has had a long career over 20 years as a movie and location casting director casting principles, day players and extras. She has cast such films as, “Dominick and Eugene”, starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Ray Liotta; “Lady Beware,” starring Diane Lane and Michael Woods; “Gung Ho,” starring Michael Keaton; “Mrs.Soffell,” starring Diane Keaton and Mel Gibson; and “All The Right Moves” starring Tom Cruise, Leah Thompson and Craig T. Nelson. She has worked with directors such as Ron Howard, George Romero, Michael Chapman, Andrei Konchalovsky, and many more. From there she became Assistant Director of Operations for eight years at a 26,000 seat amphitheatre where she had an office backstage where she could keep a handle on all theatre activities. During the season she had approximately 450 people working for her during the shows. Approximately 800,000 people would attend the concerts in a summer. Some of the acts that came thru were Billy Joel, Phil Collins, Janet Jackson, Van Halen, Jimmy Buffett, AC DC, Rod Stewart, Ozzy Osbourne, Brooks & Dunn, Steve Miller, Neil Young, Reba McIntyre, and many more. Moving on and joining the “DAVID COPPERFIELD TOUR” the world’s greatest magician as his personal assistant appearing on stage with him traveling all over the world to Hungary, Czech Republic, Chile, Argentina, Venezuela, Spain, Mexico, Canada, Switzerland and 11 cities in Germany, putting on 500 shows a year. Playing Caesar Palace in Las Vegas, Atlantic City and Lake Tahoe were the most exciting 3 months out of the year. Since then, Sharon has been scouting locations for movies. The most interesting scouting was for a month in Spain and some days in Morocco looking primarily for bullrings. Occasionally being sent movie scripts, breaking down parts to see who is best suited to appear in the movie.

KANE HODDER

Kane Hodder is best known for his portrayal as the machete-wielding maniac "Jason Voorhees" in 4 of the "Friday the 13th" movies. "Part 7", "Part 8", "Jason Goes to Hell" and "Jason X". He is the only actor to have played the character more than once. Kane is also a professional stuntman who has appeared in over 150 films and television shows such as "Monster", "The Devil's Rejects", "Daredevil", "Enemy of the State", "Gone in 60 Seconds", "Batman Forever", "Hatchet", "Lethal Weapon III", "Alias", "Charmed", "Walker, Texas Ranger" and "Nash Bridges". Despite the fact that Kane has portrayed numerous psychos, maniacs and killers, you will find him to be very friendly…or else…

JONATHAN HODGES

Jonathan's Bad Place Productions makes its third appearance at the Pittsburgh Comicon. Their latest projects are Paul E. Schultz's "The Serial Squad!" and the first issue of Dave Watt's "Woolboy". Their "SafeWords" anthology, described as "way over on the avant garde end of things", and the ongoing weird fiction series, "The Invisible World: Signs & Wonders" are also available. Stop by and spend some time in the Bad Place!

JAKE HOISINGTON

Jake has recently founded Enclave Media which is a multi-media company specializing in animation, illustration, graphic design, web design and publishing. He is an animator/illustrator, with a bachelor's degree in animation from The Art Institute of Philadelphia. He has done storyboarding and character designs for Storiboard Studios and has also worked on an animated promotional piece (for a well known clothing company) through Atlantic Coast Productions. He is currently working on "Tolltaker" a live action/animated short film and a travel series called "Five on 10" for Reel Stuff Entertainment. Also in the works are a series of (clothing) print designs for Punk Rock Dogg and a children's book for Enclave Publishing. Having recently founded Enclave Comics (a division of Enclave Media), Jake has many comic titles in the works such as "Coalition Chaos: The Switch-Blades Chronicle" (part of the "Coalition Chaos" project), a graphic novel titled "Jiyuu" (which he is penciling), his own ongoing series titled "Shelter" and more. Having been a fan attendee of the Pittsburgh Comicon for more than ten years, Jake is looking forward to being behind the table for the first time.

HOLLY G!

Holly G! grew up in NYC , after spending her high school years at Anglo-American, she did a year at Bard for Film, a year at Parson's School of Design for Storyboarding and then finally graduated from Marymount Manhattan College with a degree in Acting . Navigating careers in Education, Fashion Design and Children's Entertainment, Holly finally followed her Bliss into Comic Books! She has worked on many well known characters, including: Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, Cheryl Blossom, Josie & the Pussycats, Betty&Veronica and Cosmo Girl! In 2000, she and partner Jim Balent formed Broadsword Comics publisher of Tarot - Witch of the Black Rose. Holly serves as Broadsword’s Vice President as and colorist on Broadsword’s Tarot as well as serving as the model for Tarot herself. She has frequently been shown on the photocovers dressed as Tarot and she is the model for the official Tarot photo calendar. She has recently expanded into pin-ups/modeling with her husband Jim Balent doing the photography and has her own pin-up calendar. She is also creator and artist of the Broadsword title, School Bites, a Manga book centered around a school for young vampires. Holly also designs many of the t-shirts and apparel that Broadsword has to offer. Outside of comics, Holly has supplied artwork for various project by musician Thomas Dolby and she is a regular contributor to New Witch Magazine. Check out Holly’s work at: www.jimbalentstudios.com as well as her official School Bites webpage at www.schoolbites.net

DAVE HOOVER

Dave Hoover is a comic book artist who has worked on such titles as Amazing Spider-Man, Starman, Captain America, Punisher, Tarzan, Invaders, and his creator-owned adult series, Wilde Knight with co-creator/writer Gary Petras. Dave is well known for his stunning pin-up art. He currently teaches at the Art Institute of Philadelphia.

EVA HOPKINS

Eva is the co-colorist on Dawn, co-creator of Dark Ivory, a busy artist & writer, & business manager for Linsner.com. Eva began her collaboration with Joseph Michael Linsner in 1996. She started out as art assistant, & is now full creative partner on their current vampire comic book, DARK IVORY. This spring sees release of a Dark Ivory statue by Clayburn Moore. Dawn's 20th Anniversary will dominate Joe & eva during 2009, but the nest Dark Ivory mini-series should quickly follow. In 2005, Eva self-published FEAR OF FLIGHT, a B & W underground comics anthology that quickly sold out. She's working on her next anthology, tentatively titled "Hit & Run." She also established LUNA MUSE STUDIOS - www.lunamusestudios.com - where she occasionally blogs & posts pictures of her art & convention adventures. Eva takes commission requests, but travels a lot over the spring & summer. The best time to hit her up for custom art or writing is fall & winter. She lives in upstate NY with her two nauseatingly adorable cats. To get in touch with Eva, send her an Email eva@lunamusestudios.com - or check her out on MySpace: www.myspace.com/lunamusestudios

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LORA INNES

Lora is the writer and illustrator of the popular webcomic, The Dreamer ( www.thedreamercomic.com ). The Dreamer was nominated for "Outstanding Newcomer" in the 2008 Web Cartoonists' Choice Awards. Lora has done work for Nickelodeon, Mattel, Fisher-Price, Community Comics, Avalanche Comics and most notably Vertigo Comics. Her most recent work for American Splendor Season 2, Issue #2 will be out in May.

SCOTT JAMES

Scott has worked for the past 11 years as a freelance illustrator for many gaming companies. Working on such RPG’s ,CCG’s as well as D&D, Shadowrun, Battle Tech., Mutants & Masterminds, L5R, 7th Sea, and Spy Craft in which he has over 200 publications to date! Scott has also worked for Hasbro doing conceptual design on the movie Small Soldiers as well as designing the look for the Action-man cartoon and toy line! Recently Scott has completed a 6 page backup story for Images, Savage Dragon, which will appear in issue #132. He continues working in the RPG & CCG industry hoping to make his mark in comics.

JOHANN JARO

Johann is attending with Identity Comics. Identity brings hot, new talent and original stories. The goal of ID Comics is to become a staple in the comic market that carries entertaining stories and eye-catching artwork for everybody. Check out the current titles they carry and maybe even some promotional art of their newest book, "The Brotherhood". Come by and discover your comic's identity.

NATE JOHNSON

Nate Johnson, the creator & illustrator of A.S.H. & DEFCON:04 from N.J. Comix Entertainment Group has had a quickly rising career starting with his first releases in 2004. He is currently working on two commissioned works, with which he penciled, inked, colored, lettered & added special fx: Christan Hall's VAISION # 1 & Ms. Vell Truehearts sequel to her fist book N.J. comix, Eliza & Underground Railroad : ELIZAS PROMISE . This year by popular demand Nate brings back his latest issues of the fan-favorites, N.J.Comix A.S.H. # 0,1,2 ,and now # 3! A.S.H. chronicles the ongoing saga of the steel city's hottest superhero!; and his DEFCON :04 #1 #2 :STARDUST BATTLELINES, the epic ongoing series of the final battle for earth! Visit Him and the N.J.comix Team at booth # S030-S028 where he will be signing comics, doing sketches (Saturday only) selling limited edition posters, art critiques & taking limited commissions plus more new surprises just for you! There will also be a pre-convention on-line auction for a limited edition canvas print! The first one off of the press signed in gold by the artist! Check out www.njcomix.com to register and bid on the item and learn more about N.J. Comix and their merchandise.

ROCKY JOST

Rocky is the co-founder of Hangwire Studios, a Southern New Jersey creative studio. Hangwire is currently producing it's webcomic "Astro-Cons", a bi-weekly webcomic detailing the sci-fi adventures of a group of paroled convicts as they trek across the galaxy for new worlds for Earthlings to inhabit. Dealing with limits in technology, an insane staff at the Department of Space and Russians gunning to win the deep space race, the Astro-Cons must learn to work together (and avoid stabbing each other with shivs) so the people of Earth can have a new home and avoid being on the planet when it explodes. With various pop culture references, silver age sci-fi tones, and a hilarious cast of characters, Astro-Cons is the adventure of a lifetime sentence. Astro-Cons launches into action on March 4th! Visit the Hangwire website for more info at www.hangwirestudios.com

PHIL JULIANO

Phil Juliano has been working together with his friend Al Dorantes creating comics for over 15 years. They co-founded the independent comic company Luchador Enterprises and have produced numerous titles such as Captain Whamo, Six-Pack Stories and Rocky the Crab, a children's story. Phil also works independently as a cartoonist on his own comic strip Best In Show. He's recently moved to warmer climes, settling in Columbia, SC with his fiancee and favorite four-legged friend.

JOE JUSKO

Joe Jusko is undoubtedly one of the best known Fantasy, Pin-Up and Comic Artists in the world today. His career has spanned almost 30 years, starting with the sale of his very first cover for Heavy Metal Magazine in 1977 at the age of 17. Since graduating that year from NYC's High School of Art & Design, Joe has worked for almost every major comic book publisher, producing hundreds of images for both covers and interiors. His work has appeared on paperback book covers, calendars, posters, t-shirts, toy packaging and innumerable trading cards, most memorably the multi award winning 1992 Marvel Masterpieces Trading Cards. The popularity of that set initiated the painted trading card boom of the 1990's, and led to his groundbreaking 1995 Art of Edgar Rice Burroughs trading cards. Those 125 paintings have made him the most prolific Burroughs artist ever, producing art based on almost every major book by the famed author. Visit Joe Jusko's website: www.joejusko.com

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MICHAEL KALUTA

Michael William Kaluta is a living comics legend. He was born on August 25 in Guatemala City, Guatemala. He started working in comics in 1969. He assisted Al Williamson, and worked on several assignments from Charlton Comics, and (along with Jeffrey Jones) assists Bernie Wrightson’s Nightmaster Showcase issues. In 1969 Kaluta also begins working on Carson of Venus, which appears as a back-up feature in Korak, Son of Tarzan. In 1971 Kaluta assists Bernie Wrightson on the first Swamp Thing story. This begins a long running connection between Kaluta and DC’s Horror line, including extensive work on DC’s House of Secrets and Doorway into Nightmare. In 1973 Michael Kaluta starts collaborating with Denny O'Neil on one of his seminal works The Shadow for DC Comics. Michael’s work on The Shadow is the standard by which all other Shadow projects are judged. Katula has continued to work in comics working on such projects as Starstruck from Marvel and various Shadow projects from various publishers. In recent years, he has been most associated with his incredible cover work on such titles as The Books of Magic, Lucifer, Aquaman and others. His recent covers include such titles as Red Sonja, Aquaman:Sword of Atlantis, Tale of the Unexpected and the Helmet of Fate Zauriel one-shot.

STUART KERR

Stuart with partner Ralph Griffith began their careers in the comic book field publishing a fanzine in the 80's that featured such comic talent as Randy Zimmerman, Guy Davis, Vince Locke and Mark Bloodworth. The two went on to found Arrow Comics and the created the 80's hits, The Realm and Deadworld and in the 90's they created the popular Oz and Dark Oz series. In the current century, Ralph and Stu have been working on motion picture screenplays. One of them based on their Oz stories which has recently been optioned with the intent of producing a trilogy of films. Stuart and Ralph are also re-releasing their Oz books in a series of trade paperbacks. The pair have also returned to their Arrow Comics roots. Ralfinstudio, as they are now known, plans to begin publishing new titles under the Arrow Comics banner including the upcoming, Wild Planet, an anthropomorphic space opera. This will be followed by Synbad, The Hidden, Mythos and sever other titles, all written by Griffith and Kerr. You can check out their websites at: www.ralfinstudio.com and www.darkozthecomicbook.com

HANNIBAL KING

Hannibal broke into comics in the mid-eighties, doing various penciling and layout jobs for Marvel, DC, Comico and Valiant. Highlights of his career include his creator owned Nightvision and his work on Grendel. Hannibal is also an accomplished oil painter and in recent years he’s become known for his work on various CCG projects. He is particularly known for this paintings for Magic the Gathering.

GLENN KLIMECK

Glenn is a local penciler, graduate of the art institute of Pittsburgh and member of the Pittsburgh Comicon/Comics World staff. He is the artist of last year's Superman/Batman convention mailer cover. Glenn is currently working with 2nd Coming Comics on Christian Hall's Vasion title producing pin-ups and page work to debut later in the series. He is also in talks with other studios and always keeps busy doing his commission work.

BRIAN KONG

Brian has worked in the comics, trading cards and sketch cards & advertising industries for the past 14 years. He has worked for companies such as Marvel, DC, MLB, NBA to name a few. In the last 2 years Brian has created over 7,000 original sketch cards for some of the most prolific properties including: Indiana Jones Heritage, Indiana Jones & the Kingdom of the Crystal skull, Heroes : seasons 1& 2, Marvel Masterpieces1& 2, Iron Man Movie, Lord of the Rings: Masterpieces 2, Spiderman 3, Star Trek : TOS: seasons 2-3, Marilyn Monroe, Classic Movie Star Posters, Wizard of Oz 1 & 2 , The Complete Avengers, DC: Legacy, & Frankenstein. He is currently working on an independent comic, as well as developing his own property.

BRIAN KOSCIENSKI

Brian is half of the unholy dichotomy (with Chris Pisano) that makes up Fortress Publishing. Brian has a blistering writing style and he resembles a Sasquatch with mange. When angry villagers wielding torches and pitchforks aren't chasing them, Brian and Chris make the world a better place through comics, stories, articles, novels and even poetry. They plague the internet under the guise of "The Drunken Comic Book Monkeys," a column that allows them to break the confines of reality and spread their unique views of the world through articles, essays, rants and reviews. Fortress Publishing is also proud to showcase artist Dirk Shearer, whose are has the intensity of a lightning strike. One day Dirk let Brian and Chris know he's a phenomenal artist, now they make him draw everything. With books, comics, original art, t-shirts, shot glasses and teddy bears wearing cattle skull adorned t-shirts, there's something for everyone to show that Fortress Publishing is the coffee stain on the tapestry of life.

HEATHER KREITER

Heather has been working professionally in the Gaming industry since July 2000. She was first introduced to the world of Fantasy at the age of 14, when a friend gave her the book, “The Sleeping Dragon” by Joel Rosenberg. Just two years later, her life would be forever changed. She picked up the book, “Dragons of Spring Dawning” by Margaret Weiss and Tracy Hickman. This was the first time she had ever seen the artwork of Larry Elmore. Soon thereafter she was in awe of other Dragonlance artists, Clyde Caldwell, Jeff Easley and Fred Fields. After spending about 4 years gathering a lovely collection of rejection notices she finally received her first freelance project for the CCG Doomtown by AEG. Heather continues to work for AEG today on their CCGs Warlord and Legend of the Five Rings. She has also done work for White Wolf ( VTES and World of Darkness), TriKing Games (Anachronism), Laughing Pan Productions (Everyday Heroes) and many others. Heather works exclusively in traditional mediums. All of her CCG artwork is produced in oils on illustration board, while her interiors are created using Prismacolor markers & colored pencils, graphite and white charcoal on Canson felt grey paper. Samples of Heather's work can be viewed and purchased at her website: Shamansoulstudios.com When Heather has time to create work for herself it tends to have a softer subject matter than her usual freelance work. She often creates works with erotic faeries, faerie mothers and children, or angel mothers/fathers and children. She also enjoys creating items that draw from her Native American Spirituality whether it’s an elaborate oil painting or an authentic Dreamcatcher, Rattle or Spirit Chaser. Heather currently resides in Hermitage, PA with her husband, son, daughter and three feline minions, Banshee, Lucifer and Thor. Check out her website at www.shamansoulstudios.com and take a look at her merchandise at www.cafepress.com/shamansstudios

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ED LANCASTER

Ed is the fantasy artist known as Pendragon. Ed specializes in role playing, fantasy and science fiction paintings. He works primarily in oils and acrylics. Recently Ed has been doing reproductions of the classic Shadow, Spider and Doc Savage covers along with new cover paintings of Wings, Spicy, Detective and the Lone Ranger in the lurid style of the 30's in his attempt to keep alive the fantastic art of the old pulp magazines. Ed has sold works to publishers and collectors across the country and Canada. He has sold fantasy works to TSR, Inc. among others.

DAVID LANNING

As part of Scott Crawford's Alienated Productions costume troupe, David Lanning has performed as Beast, Colossus, Cyclops, Hellboy and Martian Manhunter and has been involved with the coordination of the troupe's Costume Contest. David is also currently featured as a wrestler and manager in the ASW, IWA, OCW, RAW, FSW and OWO independent Pro Wrestling circuits, as well as under various National Wrestling Alliance affiliates over the past five years, where he is almost always the "heel". David has wrestled as the Masked Luchador, "Hose Lito", but he most often performs as the evil Doctor David Lanning and touts himself as "The Man the Fans Love to Hate". He was recently the RAW Heavyweight Champion, only to ironically lose the belt to current RAW Heavyweight Champion, Rogue, who had been part of the tag team "Rogue And Raptor", which David had managed. David's character is also billed as "The Agent to The Stars" when he is managing his stable of wrestlers, which has also included "The Natural" Christian Vaughn (now retired), Beautiful Bobby Eaton and most famously, current FSW Tag Team Champions - the Black Bloods; who had also achieved Tag Team belts in the RAW and OCW, under David's tutelage.

TIMOTHY LANTZ

Timothy Lantz is a full-time illustrator and graphic artist with degrees in art education and communications. Lantz’s work, often described as “beautiful melancholy,” has been inspired by a lifetime of reading. From the best of fantasy fiction and sci-fi to 1930s crime fiction and comic books, Lantz’s bold and edgy artistry is all about “story.” His themes of mystery, romanticism, tragedy and aspiration convey this, as though his life’s quest is to create illustrations for relevant yet aching stories that have not yet been written. Underpinning Lantz’s powerful aesthetic is long experience. His exacting technical abilities, which go far beyond the traditional skill set, combine with core strengths in color and composition to create art that reflects—and refracts—the essence of beauty. During his career, Lantz’s work has included such far-flung projects as weather maps, television commercials, book covers and tarot cards. He is the author and artist of The Archeon Tarot, available from U.S. Games Systems Inc., and he recently worked for Moonstone Books, creating the covers for the Twilight Crusade titles. Other credits include VS. CCG for DC Comics, Legend of the Five Rings CCG and more than 30 book covers for Juno Books and Wildside Press. For more information, go to www.stygiandarkness.com

JAY LEISTEN

Jay broke into comics in '99 doing background inks and the occasional real gig (Mutant-X #20). In early 2000, he took an internship at Top Cow for 2 years and worked on pretty much every book that they published. Tomb Raider Journeys was Jay’s big breakout from Top Cow. In may of 2002, he left for Crossgen to work with his mentor Greg Land on Sojourn. After leaving Crossgen in 2004, he started working on various DC & Marvel Projects like Legion, Thor Son of Asgard, Storm (with Eric Jerome Dickey) and Ion. Currently Jay is inking Greg Land again on Ultimate Power and wrapping up his inking commitment to Countdown. Check out Jay's website at: www.jayleisten.com

LEONARD LIES

Leonard Lies started working as a professional on the cult horror classic, George Romero's Dawn of the Dead. His image as the Machete Zombie in Dawn of the Dead has become a global horror icon. Leonard frequently corresponds with fans from Japan, Germany, France, and the UK., and of course throughout the U.S. His image is featured on a DVD contained in the new Dawn of the Dead 4 disc set and on the 1st cover of the new Dawn of the Dead comic series released in April 2004. Behind the zombie image is a serious film producer and writer who is presently developing and producing "Reign of the Dead", a zombie lover's film, based on a horror novel by his close friend and associate Len Barnhart. The novel, Reign of the dead, with Leonard's new zombie face splattered on the front cover, is gaining lots of "buzz" from fans of the genre. Through his own production company Dream Catchers Films, Inc., Leonard has also developed and written an ambitious production entitled CHAINS OF POWER, an intense drama about psychiatric survivors, The One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest of the 2000s; and he is also developing with his friend and associate Alex Strang THE FABULOUS ADVENTURES OF MR. BUCKETHEAD, a live action superhero with a comic twist. Mr. Buckethead, who has a bucket for a head, spends much of his time saving the world from a variety of monsters, intergalactic aliens, and interdimensional 'strange people. On a more serious note Leonard is presently producing a nationally syndicated documentary television series, entitled "No Grey Hair". Each segment will feature African American role models whose impact on the African Community is both motivational and inspirational.

JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER

In 1989 Joseph Michael Linsner created DAWN, a modern take on classic earth Goddess mythology. DAWN made her debut on the cover of Joe's horror anthology CRY FOR DAWN. The smart, scary stories from Joe's CRY FOR DAWN work are collected in the ANGRY CHRIST COMICS trade. Joe began exploring Dawn's saga in the DAWN: LUCIFER'S HALO, DAWN: RETURN OF THE GODDESS & DAWN: THREE TIERS graphic novels, growing a devoted fan base along the way. In 2000, Joe did KILLRAVEN: 2020 through Marvel Knights. 2003 saw publication of THE ART OF JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER, which sold out instantly, & THE VAMPIRE'S CHRISTMAS, a black comedy & Linsner's most critically acclaimed work. JML has done covers for all the big publishing houses, including cover art for issues #1 - 7 of Dark Horse's CONAN THE BARBARIAN comics. In 2006 Linsner did the art for CLAWS, a Marvel mini-series featuring the Black Cat & Wolverine. Joe now has fans around the globe, & his work has been translated into Spanish, Greek, Italian & Dutch. Dawn has become a true cult phenomenon, & her likeness has appeared on everything from mugs to mousepads, posters to stckers to tee shirts to tattoos to - well, you get the idea. 2008 is a huge year for Joseph Michael Linsner. His new, co-created character DARK IVORY is in print - #1 came out in March, #2 will be out in May. This gothic vampire story has been in the works for over 8 years. Plus Joe is busily gearing up for - the Year of the Goddess! 2009 marks the 20th Anniversary of Joe's redheaded Goddess creation. There will be all kinds of Dawn loveliness to mark the occasion. Born in Queens, New York, Joe has recently moved to the north Georgia mountains, where he lives with his two Sphynx cats. Drop JML a line at: joe@linsner.com

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DAVID MACK

David Mack is the creator, author and artist of KABUKI published originally by Image Comics and now through Marvel Comics’ imprint ICON. He has also served as the writer and artist of Marvel's Daredevil series and cover artist for Brian Bendis' Alias. Mack's work has garnered nominations for two 1999 International Eagle Awards in the categories of Favorite Comic Artist (Painted), and Best Cover Art of the Year (Painted), the Eisner Awards in the category of Best Painter, and both the Harvey and Kirby awards in