Guests

Creators

Anthony Anozier

Anthony Anozier is an independent comic book writer/artist with his first graphic novel, Agent Blakk, out now and multiple projects set to release. He's been drawing since he could remember drawing dinosaurs and superheroes. Two years after graduating college, he decided to take art more seriously and pursue a career as a creator. He believes If he can create stories that people can connect to on levels deeper than entertainment, then he has succeeded in his goals and contributed to society!

Tyler Boss

Tyler Boss is an Eisner-nominated, award winning cartoonist and designer. His titles included "Dead Dog's Bite," as well as "4 Kids Walk into a Bank" and "What's the Furthest Place from Here?" with his frequent collaborator Matthew Rosenberg. Tyler has also done graphic design work for Vice.com and work on other various titles including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Duke (G.I. Joe), Department of Truth, and more. For more on Tyler's work, head to https://tyler-boss.com.

Lloyd Briggery

US Army Combat Veteran and Joe Kubert School alumnus Lloyd Briggery is an illustrator and a storyteller. After spending nearly a decade on staff at the Joe Kubert School, Lloyd went pro, self publishing two illustration books, Redoubtables Vol. 1 & 2. The name "Lloyd" means "grey king" in ancient Welsh, and his work reflects "an exploration of chiaroscuro with varying shades of grey, and a splash of red." Lloyd's work can be viewed and purchased at www.artofthegreyking.bigcartel.com

Ron Cacace

Ron Cacace's love for comic books started early and led him to making fan comics, working at a comic book shop, interning at Marvel Entertainment, running the social media and publicity efforts at Archie Comics, and is best known for shaping the online image of the Archie Comics brand, writing back-up stories in the Sonic: Mega Drive one-shots, and creating the webcomic series Bite Sized Archie with artist Vincent Lovallo. Ron lives in New Jersey with his wife, newborn son, and cat.

Sally Cantirino

Sally Cantirino is a comic artist and illustrator from New Jersey, specializing in horror. Her recent comics work includes The Final Girls, I Walk With Monsters, Human Remains, and Door To Door Night by Night. She has worked with publishers such as Comixology Originals, Vault, Z2, Boom, and Ahoy, as well as RPG publishers World Champ Game Co, 321 Action, and Exalted Funeral. Check out her work at http://srcantirino.carbonmade.com.

Amy Chu

Amy Chu is an award-winning, multi-genre writer for comics and animation. She worked on the Netflix anime series DOTA: Dragon’s Blood and several books for Marvel, DC and Disney. Volume 3 of the Carmilla series, along with Emma Frost: The White Queen and Borderlands series, release this Spring and Summer. Her graphic novels for children include Fighting to Belong!, Turning Red, Sea Sirens, and many more comics and educational books for nonprofits. You can find out more at http://amychu.com.

Carmen Costa

Carmen Costa is a writer and educator from Philadelphia/South NJ. He founded Harpoon Creative Industries and published Issue #1 of Proctor in 2023, a comic about love, loss, and tragedy using classic monsters in an uncommon way in today's comic book landscape, and brought independent publishing to the region that sat juxtaposed to traditional publishing. With a spirit deeply rooted in yesteryear's D.I.Y. Punk Rock scene, he's building a community for creators to grow and learn from one another.

Dylan Dietrich

Dylan Dietrich is an up-and-coming artist from Bergen County, NJ. He is entering his third year at the prestigious Kubert School of Art. Dylan recently won a competition through the Kubert School and the Ghost Machine publishing line at Image Comics to have his first cover published for Geiger #10.

Christian Espiritusanto

New Jersey artist, Christian Espiritusanto, is a student of Joe Kubert School of Cartooning and his work has been showcased in The Official Walking Dead Magazine. It was like a dream come true when he published his creator owned series W.A.R. in 2018. Creating a story filled with INSANE ACTION, OTHER REALMS, POWERFUL RELICS, and SAVAGE WARRIORS is what he always wanted! Now he’s ready to continue sharing his incredible art with fans!

Ben Harvey

Ben Harvey is an Illustrator from Philadelphia, PA with a range of artistic styles. He utilizes traditional and digital mediums and focuses on copic marker, watercolor, and gouache. Ben has worked for a multitude of publishers and has received praise for covers for Something is Killing the Children, Star Wars, Harley Quinn, X-Men '97, and more. He is currently doing the covers for Marvel's big One World Under Doom crossover event and the newly relaunched West Coast Avengers series.

Justina Ireland

Justina Ireland is the New York Times bestselling author of such books as Dread Nation and the Scott O’Dell Award winning Ophie’s Ghosts. She is a story architect of the Star Wars: The High Republic Era and author of A Test of Courage, Out of the Shadows, Mission Disaster, War of the Bounty Hunters:Jabba the Hutt, Sana Starros, and more. She has written for television shows, including Fall of the House of Usher, and continues her work at Marvel, writing recent issues of The

Amazing Spider-man.

Michael Kraiger

Michael Kraiger's ZONE has been published by Fantagraphics and Dark Horse Comics. He's worked in editorial for both DC and Marvel and written Scooby Doo, Cow & Chicken, Ed, Edd & Eddy for DC's Cartoon Network books. Michael has been an instructor at the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art since 1999. He paints images of the Grim Reaper and is currently working on an Opossum Meets Mothman comic book.

Soo Lee

See Lee is a freelance comic book creator and illustrator living in NYC. She attended High School of Art and Design and the School of Visual Arts. Soo has worked on various covers and sequential art published by Darkhorse, Image, Valiant, Oni Press, Dynamite, and AfterShock. She has also worked on editorial illustrations and covers for Analog Sci-Fi Magazine and the Sierra Magazine.

Tyler Lenaz

Tyler is an up and coming artist working his way through the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art programs. Tyler is a recipient of the Joe Kubert Memorial Scholarship, which is given to one incoming student based off of our application portfolios and interviews. Tyler continues to develop and excel in creating art to work to prove the decision by the Kubert School was vindicated and his work warrants the validation he continues to receive.

Haley Longo

Haley is a NJ based illustrator and graphic designer with an AFA in Graphic Design and a BFA in Illustration. Her debut comic, The Girl and The Gun, is a self-published work that explores themes of loss, grief, self-reliance, and revenge set in Colorado in 1899, centering on a complex female lead. "The Girl and The Gun" is planned as an ongoing series. Longo pulls inspiration and references from video games, books, television, and fine art. For more of Haley's work, visit haleylongo.com.

Enrique Lopez

Enrique "QUIQUE!" Lopez is a successful freelance artist, writer, & inker. A staple on the convention circuit, he has been published as a writer and artist in anthologies like "Stupendous," "Horrendous," done covers for "Ameri-Kaiju," "Codename: Hunter," various sketch cards, and a participated in the Inkwell Award's "Joe Sinnott Tribute Challenge." Currently, he is the inker of Triple Threat Comic's "Codename Hunter."

Instagram @artbyquiquestudios

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/artbyquiquestudios.

Jude Martys

Jude Martys is a freelance artist that revels in the collaborative challenges of bringing a client’s idea to fruition through attention to detail and passion for his work. Jude specializes in book illustrations, cover art, and pin up commission art. His current self published work through Shriek of Terror Comics is Necromantic Noir, where Jude further explores his love of the horror genre. You can check out more about Jude and his work at www.theartofjudemartys.com.

Jamar Nicholas

Jamar Nicholas is an award-winning, Philadelphia-based artist and educator, dedicating his career to helping young people realize the power of visual narrative. Jamar aims to promote anti-bullying, healing, and kindness in his work. Jamar's current project, partnering with Scholastic Graphix, Leon the Extraordinary, is the first book in his series featuring Leon and his friends, Carlos and Clementine. His latest book, Leon: Worst Friends Forever, was released in October 2024.

C.J. Oechsle

C.J. Oechsle is a South Jersey based comic artist, illustrator, and tattoo artist. He is a 2017 graduate of The Kubert School with clients including Dynamite, Inbeon, Sigma Comics, as well as several independent publishers.

CJ is available for commissions, comic covers & interiors, and illustration.

Sean Von Gorman

Sean Von Gorman is an NYC based illustrator & writer known for Toe Tag Riot, Secret Adventiures of Houdini, & Pawn Shop. He has also contributed art for Occupy Comics and the Eisner Award Winning Love Is Love. He has also contributed covers for IDW’s Star Trek books and art to The New Yorker, Alt Press Magazine, & The Quarantine Coloring Book. He has also been known to handcuff himself to things and escape straitjackets to promote his comics!His latest book, The Pedestrian, is on sale now!

More creator announcements soon!

No Longer Appearing: Darryl "DMC" McDaniels

Daryl McDaniels, AKA hip-hop legend DMC, has turned his passion for comics into a career in comics. DMC now also stands for Darryl Makes Comics, as he has launched his own imprint of successful books. His latest venture has him expanding into the cookie business, with Darryl Makes Cookies. DMC will be joining us for a panel presentation, Q&A, and signing. For more on his music, comics, and cookies, check him out on his social media @KingDMC @DMCMakesComics and @DMCCookies.

Exhibitors

AsMayDay Cosplay

AsMayDay is a cosplayer from NJ with a roster of almost 80 cosplays spanning 8 years. She enjoys all aspects of the craft, but specializes in SFX makeup, wig styling, and, her signature craft, altering pre-made costumes. AsMayDay is also a mentor for those wanting to break into the craft, but don’t know where to start. She finds satisfaction in inspiring others.