Dennis Calero is the award winning and internationally recognized artist of Alex Ross: Masks, X-Men: Noir and Legion of Superheroes. He has also leant his talents to CCG Properties such as Magic and Legend of the Five Rings, as well as Dungeons & Dragons.

His work includes X-Men Noir : Mark of Cain, X-Factor, 28 Days Later: The Aftermath, Cowboys and Aliens, Dark Tower, Fallen Angel, Hawkgirl, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Supergirl and the Legion of Superheroes, Magic The Gathering, Countdown to Final Crisis, Wolverine: First Class and JSA Classified. During his tenure on X-Factor the title was nominated for the Harvey Award for Best New Series (2006).

Calero has also provided illustrations sporadically for role-playing games, beginning in 1996 for White Wolf. He has done interior artwork for Dungeons & Dragons books for the Forgotten Realms setting, such as Silver Marches,Faiths and Pantheons, and Races of Faerun.

Calero also co-founded Atomic Paintbrush, one of the first computer-coloring companies working in the comic-book field. For more information, or to arrange commissions in advance, contact Eva Ink Artist Group at: evaink@aol.com

Derby City Comic Con is proud to welcome Mr. Tony Isabella as one of our featured guests for 2013. We couldn’t be happier to have such a distinguished veteran of the comics industry in our midst.

Tony Isabella is a 40 year veteran in the comics’ field and has held many of the jobs available. He is, of course, best known for his creation of DC Comic’s first African American superhero Black Lightning. But there is much more to his career.

Tony started as an editorial assistant on the Marvel UK books and rose to edit Marvel’s black and white magazine line. Also while at Marvel he wrote for a number of popular characters, including Captain America, The Champions, Ghost Rider, Luke Cage ( in whose book Isabella created another African American character, Black Goliath {later Goliath and Giant-man}), Tigra and It, the Living Colossus. On the DC Comics side, he created and wrote the aforementioned Black Lightning in both its 1970s and 1990s incarnations. Between those series he wrote the acclaimed Shadow War of Hawkman mini-series in which he completely changed the lives and origins for Hawkman and Hawkgirl for all time.

Tony began writing the Justice Machine in 1987, co-plotting with the series creator and penciler Mike Gustovich for the Comico Company and it soon become one of their best-selling comics. Tony also helps revive the title when it was picked up by Innovation.

Additional activities include working to translate foreign language Walt Disney comics into English and operating a comic store throughout the 80’s called Cosmic Comics.

In recent times, Tony also compiled the massive book "1000 Comic Books You Must Read " which details all the seminal comic book treasures throughout the history of the medium. Tony has created a book that any comic collector worth their salt uses as a daily reference.

Tony Isabella is probably best known as a critic and observationalist of comics and a novelist. Tony wrote “Tony’s Tips “a column for the Comic Buyers Guide for over a decade. His last printed column was in Jun of 2010 and he moved to his blog (tonyisabella.blogspot.com) where he has been running “Tony’s Online Tips” ever since. Tony’s novel work includes Captain America: Liberty’s Torch and Star Trek: The Case of the Colonist’s Corpse (a Sam Cogley Mystery) and a short story with fellow CBG columnist Bob Ingersoll called “If Wishes were Horses...”

Tony Isabella will be signing, selling and talking to fans from his table at the Derby City Comic Con and we encourage you to make that table both your first and your last destination at the con. The more time that you can spend with this fascinating creator, the better.

Jay Leisten started his career in Comics as an intern at Top Cow. After 2 years in L.A. working on titles like,Tombraider, Witchblade,Darkness & Inferno, he re-located to Florida to work at Crossgen with long time friend Greg Land on Sojourn. When Crossgen closed its doors he began working for Marvel & DC on covers for several titles. Within a few months he was working on titles like Thor, Legion, and Black Panther. In the past few years he has been working on a 2-year run with Greg Land on Uncanny X-Men, Moon Knight with Jerome Opena, Nightwing with Don Kramer,Outsiders with Fernando Pasarin, Captain Britain & Dark X-Men with Leonard Kirk, as well as several other Marvel projects. Currently Jay is working on X-Men Legacy, Ironman & a creator owned project.

Stuart Sayger is best known for his moody and expressive style. Inks, gouache, chalk and oil pastels are standard when creating his comic book pages. He first broke into the industry as the creator of SHIVER IN THE DARK, producing the comic independently from start to finish. Currently Sayger is producing artwork for this summer's "Man of Steel" Superman movie, as well as a video game adaption of Robert Kirkman's "Thief of Thieves". Recent comic book projects include producing art for various IDW projects including: "30-Days of Night", “Robert Rodriguez's Machete", and "Bram Stoker's Death Ship".

Toy fans may remember Stuart's work from a 2-year run drawing the "Bionicle" comic book based on the popular Lego toy line of the same name. The series was translated to 8 different languages and distributed internationally boasting the largest circulation of any comic book in the world.

Gamers will know Stuart's work from various sets of collectible card game, "VS" from Upper Deck as well as "Vampire the Eternal Struggle" from White Wolf Games.

Stuart is often drawing during conventions, so please stop by and see his inky fingers at work!

S T U A R T S A Y G E R http://www.stuartsayger.com

Steve has illustrated such titles as; Batman, X-Men Forever, JLA, Batman Confidential, Marvel Adventures Hulk and many more. Too many to list over an eighteen year career but, the publishers have included, DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Image, Dark Horse, London Knight Studios, Malibu Comics and several others.

In addition to his work in comics, Steve has worked in TV, Film, and, more recently, Video games. For TV, his work could be seen on two episodes of the Hit series Smallville during season six. His talents were called upon to illustrate an episode of Justice and Doom. Afterword he was called upon again to illustrate the final installment for the series. Steve was also called to illustrate a story bridging seasons one and two of the ABC Family’s hit series KYLE XY.

In films, Steve was selected to draw the only adaptation to the 2008 Oscar winning film Batman the Dark Knight. His work was overseen and approved by director Christopher Nolan. This was offered with the Special Blue Ray edition of Batman Begins. Also, that same year, George Lucas approved Steve to be the artist for Indiana Jones and the Tomb of the Gods. This series, written by Rob Williams, was loved by Indiana Jones fans everywhere. Much of the art from the series was purchased by Lucas and is now part of his collection.

Currently, Steve’s work can be found in the digital market where he has provided graphics for Cognito Comics, revolutionary, interactive graphic novel "Operation Ajax". In video games, He is providing work for "The Bane of Yoto" from Leviathan Games.

For more information about Steve or to inquire about ordering commissions, contact Bob Shaw at comicarthouse.com

Uko Smith, a Washington, D.C. native now living in Columbus, Oh graduated from the Columbus College of Art and Design with a degree in illustration/design and a minor in fashion. Uko is becoming known for his unique style for the erotic pinup and his sensual style of work. Collectors and admirers of his work have come to notice his distinctive use of linework and stylized realization. Always looking to make his work distinguished from others in the field, he blends his style of design and illustration into a very unique package that definitely separates it from others.

As always admiring the female form, Uko gives great attention to the emotion and alluring look of his females whether it be the eyes, hair or clothing designs he decides to adorn them with( if any at all). His attraction to the female form “goes way back as a young child to looking through lots of Frazetta books and Playboy magazines. Inspirational artists that Uko has admired throughout the years are aformentioned Frazetta, Michelangelo, Robert McGinnis, John Byrne, Kevin Nowlan, Serpieri, Bridgman, Vargas, Petty, Larry Stroman are just a few on the list.

Buyers of his work have included Julie Strain, Veronika of Echo Gallery and other noted models in the industry and followers of pinup art. Uko has published four portfolios titled “Visions of Erotica”, illustrating themes of fetish, fashion and nude modeling. There is one common theme throughout his work and that is the women that he portrays always have a strong femininity to them.

Not only is he a successful artist in the erotic art market, Uko has also been published in the field of comic books and the RPG industry. After being featured in the Nov.2005 issue of Heavy Metal, Uko’s popularity is steadily growing into one of consistency in the field. Uko has recently finished a comic featuring Bodybuilding Professional Colette Nelson. Along with the success of his work, an online comic featuring one of his creations will be available on his site titled Salem Erotica.

CREDITS/ PUBLICATIONS Include...
DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Heavy Metal, Marquis Magazine, Resaurus Toys, Guardians of Order, White Wolf Publishing, Circuit City, Wendys International, MidCoast Marketing, National City Bank, CPM Manga, Julie Strains Nightmare on Pinup Street, Strictly Underground, Aristata Publishing, Digital Webbing Presents

Ansley is a varied artist located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She works in traditional, digital and mixed mediums in a style mostly influenced by fantasy and surrealism, though she occasionally dabbles in realistic subject matter. Outside of grade school classes, she has had no formal training. Ansley's history as an artist began at a young age; from the time she was small, anything and everything became a drawing utensil. She has quietly been doing commission work since 2009, and has only recently broken into a larger audience by participating and contributing in local charity events. Her work has been recognized and awarded in local contests, and she now showcases and sells her work on her own website: www.artbyanz.com.

Cary Baker is one of the co-founders of Pantheon comics and has been the art director since 2009. Panthology #3 an ongoing series from Pantheon will make its debut at this years Derby City Comic Con. Cary along with his wife Laurel have started their own small press company, (3pm comics) 3rd Planet Media, LLC and plan to have a comic book or two out before years end.

Patrick began his comic book career in 2009 with the debut of his first book "THE REV". In 2010 he added two more books in the series, "THE REV 2" and "Walk of Revelation". 2011 saw the debut of two new titles "WRATH" and "Return to Bluff Creek". In 2012, Patrick has taken his skills in a whole new direction. He teamed with veteran inker/letterer Marcus Rollie for the debut of "LIBERTY (HELL'S) BELL". With Hell's Bell, Patrick has stepped into the world of digital comic art, doing all the pages ("old school") then bringing the pages to life in the digital world. "This is a big learning curve for me" says Baumgardner. "I’m so use to putting it all on paper then sending it to the printer." he added. "I have to admit, seeing the pages in digital form really adds a quality that I could have never achieved the old way". 2013 is the debut of book two in the Hell's series, VALLEY (HELL'S) FORGE.

Tressina Bowling is a local freelance artist. Her style ranges from realistic pencil portraits to colorful recreations of your favorite pop culture characters. Her work can be seen in "Princeless: Short Stories for Warrior Women" through Action Lab comics, her creator owned series "Dracullama" and "Hateink". Be sure to swing by her sites birdieboart.blogspot.com and the webcomic hateink.blogspot.com.

Roxanne Brooke has been drawing since age 5 filling sketchbooks full with monster, dragon and wolf focused art. Active on deviantArt under the name MetalCoffeCup, she shifted to digital artwork at age 14. In 2011, she entered and won third place at the Kentucky State Fair and the following year, she return to win a special memorial honor for her art establishing herself as an art talent.

Dustin Carson (No Gods) returns to Derby City with three new issues: The Occultists, Standard Issue, and what has been referred to as "the most anticipated small press book of the year", Halfbreed.

Edward Choi is a Louisville-based artist/writer who is in the production stage of his first graphic novel. His unique pen and ink technique and film-like approach to comic books makes his work one of a kind. The upcoming graphic novel is tightly under wraps but he is selling prints of his characters. He loves world mythology and his upcoming book will center on that. His website is EdwardWChoi.com.

Cristy has been drawing since she could eat crayons. Now based out of Nicholasville, KY, she primarily focuses on her character Ninja Pea and his many adventures. Ninja Pea's first book was self published, and she is now working on his mini adventures that are being published through her web comic. Among other pea-related things, Cristy also creates Super Peas and has delved in recreating comic book covers in the form of peas. You can see her in-progress work and rantings on Facebook at facebook.com/NinjaPea or check out her web comic at ninjapea.com.

Sean Forney is a professional illustrator/comic book artist currently working on Warlords of Wor mini-comic (ManOrMonster? Studios) and developing his new sketchbook and other projects for 2013.

Sean has recently completed work for New-Gen New Dawn #4 (APNG Entertainment), Lego, Inc. and his colors can be seen in Mice Templar Vol. 3: A Midwinter's Night Dream trade (Image), Grimm Fairy Tales, Grimm Fairy Tales: Myths and Legends, Grimm Fairy Tales Swimsuit Issue, Grimm Fairy Tales Annual 2012 (Zenescope). He also completed color work on My Adventures with Spider-Man by Marvel and Identity Direct. His pinup work can be seen in Moonstone's Voltron: United and Drawn, Image's Hack Slash: My First Maniac, Approbation's Chaos Campus and DC's Transmetropolitan Art Book.

Sean has published work in the Panels on Pages 2012 and 2011 Fangirl of the Month Calendar and the Big Dog Ink Pinpoint 2011 Calendar, along with the cover to the Kaiju Kaos RPG. He created Star Wars promotional material for LucasFilm/Disney/Blue Planet Gear for the 2009 and 2010 Star Wars Weekends at Disney Hollywood Studios and used to spend his days coloring Bakugan illustrations for the national toy line.

Sean co-created and illustrated Scarlet Huntress #1, Scarlet Huntress #2, Scarlet's Guide to Cryptids, and a children's book tie-in called Little Red Riding Hood: Origins of a Huntress. Sean's early work was for Twisted Gate Entertainment including two short Scarlet Huntress stories for the anthology books The Portal #1 and #2, and covers for various titles. He has worked for various comic book companies including Sundragon Comics, Funky Ninja Comics, Stormchaser Comics, Camp Comics, Paper Dragon Ink, Fusion Studios, and more. See more of Sean's work on the web and request commissions at www.smcomics.com and www.facebook.com/SeanForneyIllustration

Bob Frantz is a creative mind, great friend, amazing father, loving husband, and all around good guy. Did I mention modest? No? Okay. Bob is the creator/writer of the post-apocalyptic/western comic book 41. When he isn’t creating his own little comic book world, Bob is working on the wildly popular podcasts Bob’s Boneyard and Dork Trek ( a Star Trek TNG pod). Learn more at 41comic.com and dorktrek.com.

Todd Goodman is the writer, creator and founder of Old World Comics. Since launching his independent publishing company on New Year's Day, 2010, he has filled it with incredible artistic talent to compliment his comic scripts which produced such titles as The Powers that Be and The Book on Me. Todd also writes the webcomic, Catacombs, a comic tribute to the old black and white horror movies that he loves, as well as Old World Office, in which he and other staffers are lampooned. Visit all the Old World sites from the home site at oldworldcomics.com.

Old World Comics was founded on New Year's Day, 2010 by head writer, creator and founder Todd Goodman. Oddly enough, the first flagship title under the company logo was not written, creator or founder by such person, but was instead the All-Ages comic, The Adventures of Nightclaw & Prowler by Daniel Frazier. This was quickly followed by Todd's titles The Powers That Be! with artist Cory Butler and The Book on Me with artist Briana Higgins. Other titles include the best-selling All Hallows Eve and the newly released Out There series and Empty Skull. The Old World website also hosts the monthly webcomic Old World Office and satellite webcomic, Catacombs. Visit all the Old World sites at www.oldworldcomics.com, www.oldworldoffice.weebly.com and oldworldcatacombs.weebly.com.

Brett Hatfield is dedicated to the creation of colorful and engaging visual experiences and narratives. He works primarily with copic markers, colored pencils, screen printing, watercolor, and the occasional Photoshop, and strongly believes in artwork that delights and inspires. His work has been featured in books, magazines, exhibitions, and (he is most proud of this) comic conventions. Whenever he is available for freelance, he loves working with individuals and companies who are as passionate about their projects as he is about his art.

Brett also creates lively children's book versions of popular comic book, movie and cartoon characters in the form of sketch cards. As of this year, he has created over 1,000 sketch cards, with more to come every day. You can find his art online at www.bretthatfield.com

William Hood is returning to Derby City Comic Con for a third year. William is the founder and creative director behind Dream In Color Entertainment, and uses the imprint to help fellow artists and creators get their ideas into print, and to mentor young creators in refining their skills. William has spoken at area high schools, and public libraries, about the importance of creative writing, and the art form of comic books, and the work involved in creating them. He is the creator and artist/writer on such titles as SOVEREIGN, TRINITY OPS and REALITY, INC., for Dream In Color Entertainment, and a semi regular contributor to the review and news site ComicRelated.com. Appearing recently in a television interview on ION Television, William announced the release of the newest issue of SOVEREIGN, and the development of an animated venture. Residing in Southern Indiana, you can find William at most of the local shows, from Indiana to Ohio, and Kentucky to Tennessee, or check out his site at www.dice-online.tk.

Writer/Artist Mark Kidwell is the co-creator/writer of the sold-out, ongoing Vietnam/zombie epic “’68” from Image comics. The first two chapters of this military/horror saga are available in the trade paperback collections: “BETTER RUN THROUGH THE JUNGLE” and “SCARS”.

His newest work can be seen in the third story arc, “’68: JUNGLE JIM: HELLHOLE”, available in April of 2013.

Mark is also the writer/illustrator/creator of the critically acclaimed splatterpunk horror mini-series BUMP from Fangoria and provided scripts for Image/Frazetta Comics’ DARK KINGDOM series as well as the Frazetta western, FREEDOM. His work with Jay Fotos and Jeff Zornow, TYRANNOSAURUS REX from IMAGE COMICS, sold out in one day. 

Other projects include: Co-creating/scripting the upcoming comic one-shot , WILDER, with artist Andrew Mangum, writing/illustrating the Lovecraftian one-shot CREATURE FROM THE DEPTHS, the story “39 SPIKES” for IDW and Gene Simmons’ House of Horrors and penciling/inking the horror graphic novel JACK THE LANTERN: WAR OF THE SOUL for Castle rain Entertainment.

His characters from BUMP crossed over with Cassie and Vlad for issues #12 and #13 of HACK/SLASH, with art by HS creator Tim Seely.

He has illustrated gaming manuals and designed miniatures for REAPER GAMES and HACKMASTER and has designed creature and makeup effects for Robert Kurtzman’s PRECINCT 13 studio on such projects as Dee Snider’s STRANGELAND 2, Jack Ketchum and Lucky McKee’s THE WOMAN and the upcoming JOHN DIES AT THE END by Don Coscarelli. Mark is also the screenwriter for the upcoming film version of BUMP, directed by SFX superstar Robert Kurtzman and author of the recently published BUMP novel.

His two new prose projects, the short novels: YELLOW and MAXIE’S MIRACLE will be available for Amazon’s Kindle in April ’13.

Artist Nate Lovett is best known for his highly animated work on Xombie:Reanimated and Gear Monkey with Aubrey Sitterson for Double Feature, but since then he's done a variety of work, from colors (Hack/Slash, Perhapanauts, and Double Feature) and inks (Ray Anthony Height's Midnight Tiger) to concept/package art for companies like Hasbro and more. Most recently he's completed work on Redakai: Rise of the Kairu with Wright Height Media for Viz Media. Currently he has been coloring the final issues of Hack/Slash, as well as beginning work on Monsuno for Viz. Check out more of his work at natelovett.com.

Jeremy Massie is a cartoonist who lives in a small town in the Appalachian mountains of Virginia (write what you know). His first graphic novel, THE DEADBEAT was released in 2009 by Alterna Comics. He makes mini comix and stuff too. He also has contributed to various anthologies like SHIOT CROCK and FUBAR: EMPIRE OF THE THE RISING DEAD. CREATURE DOUBLE FEATURE which Massie collaborated on with writer Matthew D. Smith and Melanie Florencio came out this year as will the release of the first chapter of his next graphic novel ALL MY GHOSTS as an Alterna Digital Exclusive. He has a wife who is taller than he is, two children who are prettier than every other child on the planet, a dumb dog and horny cat. He lives in an old, old creaky house. He is bald.

Rick McGee is the writer and illustrator of the Ramone Cologne comic book series and comic strip. Rick is also the creator of the "Vertically Challenged" artwork series - illustrations and paintings of pop culture and comic characters in a new format that has gained popularity at conventions and pop culture events. Commissions for "Vertically Challenged" paintings fill up quickly at conventions; you can request commissions prior to the show at: Vertically Challenged Artwork Commission Requests Rick's artwork and designs have appeared in multiple magazines and publications through his roles as a staff cartoonist, an illustrator/designer in marketing, and an editor and journalist. His first children's book has been accepted for publication and is scheduled for release this year. Learn more about his work by visiting RamoneCologne.com

Nathan Thomas Milliner is a freelance artist from Louisville, Kentucky who is best known for his work in the horror genre. Perhaps his best known work are his various covers for dvd and blu ray releases from Scream! Factory which include Halloween II, Halloween III: Season of the Witch, Terror Train, The Funhouse, Deadly Blessing and The Burning. He has also done a couple of covers for dvds overseas for films like What Have They Done to Your Daughters and Contraband. Nathan has been a staff artist/writer and cover artist for HorrorHound Magazine since 2008.

He recently did several covers and pin-ups for Brian Pullido's Lady Death comic series and the cover of the forthcoming book Scared Silly: The Films of Joe Dante. He began his career self-publishing comic books with the now defunct Feral Comix but in 2010 he upstarted his own publishing company, Rebel Rouser Comics.

His titles vary from crime dramas to pulp comedies like The Malevolent, Girl Number Three, Final Days and A Bloody Pulp. He has also contributed several short stories to PLB Comics. Nathan has also fallen into the world of filmmaking, starting out as a writer/performer on a sketch comedy series called The Necroville Picture Show in Louisville, KY and then as a writer/producer on the feature film adaptation of his comic book "Girl Number Three" in 2009. Nathan is currently in post production on his directorial debut, "A Wish for the Dead"--a feature length film adaptation of a comic short he wrote and illustrated back with Feral Comix.

Nathan recently was hired by the Weinstein Co. to provide the presentation artwork for the Museum of Modern Arts tribute to the films of Quentin Tarantino in New York City. Upcoming projects include a web film series, more book covers, more work with HorrorHound Magazine, more blu ray covers for Scream! Factory, indie movie posters and a possible second feature film he is currently writing.

Kenn Minter has been producing illustrations and comics professionally for 20 plus years. His illustrations and comics have appeared in numerous weekly and monthly publications across the country. His comics appear on ComicRelated.com every Friday. Currently, Kenn publishes his comics under the imprint, Near Mint Press Books. So far, he has published his books, "Tales of the Emerald Yeti," "I'm Not From Here," "The Experts," "Fez," and "Super World." Kenn lives and works in Lexington, Kentucky.

See more of his work here:
notfromherecomic.blogspot.com

Charleen is a middle school art teacher by day and artist by night, moonlighting on Instagram as toxxiclady. She has recently broken into the art scene by exhibiting at local galleries in and around her hometown of Bowling Green, Ky, and also by being recognized in both local and state juried competitions. Her style is heavily influenced by fantasy art but has a dash of creepy thrown in, showcasing her love of surrealism and the macabre. She works mostly in graphite, but sometimes plays with other mediums as well. Charleen's work is currently displayed and sold online through her website, toxxiclady.bigcartel.com.

Rusty Shackles is a Dayton based illustrator whose comic work has appeared in books by Oni Press, Antarctic Press, the CBLDF's "Transmetropolitan" tribute and more. He is best known for co-creating and illustrating the original 17 Great Comics That Never Happened for Comics Alliance, as well as features and cover work for 1up and Gamespy. He also created and hosts Paletteswap, an open invitation art jam site with artists remixing video game box art. His primary site is tabletopfetus.com.

Gavin Smith is a freelance artist who lives in Indianapolis, Indiana. He graduated from the Kubert School in 2011. After school he began work on his creator owned series "Human City", after completing the first issue, he was picked up by Blue Juice Comics and is currently drawing their debut comic: "The Accelerators".

Past Clients/Work include: The Gutters/Blind Ferret Entertainment, A Fistful of Comics, The Sound Magazine, Grindfist Entertainment, Fountain Square Brewery,

Bands and Record Labels: Vacation Club, The Kemps, Rodeo Ruby Love, Full Rainbow, Gloryhole Records, Flannelgraph Records, Hewhocorruptsinc.

Jenny M. Stead is a freelance graphic designer and concept artist based out of London Kentucky. She's the author and artist of the web comic Ninja'd, and has been for its current 4 year run on the internet. She has 4 years’ experience working in the freelance field. In the past Jenny has worked in independent film, Small Talk (un-credited). The movie was produced by Green Menace Productions and directed by Jonathan Green. Jenny has also worked with the company Virtual Greats on their Facebook/Pink Floyd contract and has worked with other small companies and artists on other developmental projects. She is available for many kinds of design and artwork opportunities.

Justin Stewart is informed in all facets of comic making. Pencilling, inking, coloring, lettering, layout, logos and design. Justin began his professional comics career in 2005 coloring a Jim Mahfood drawn story in Speakeasy's Beowulf #7. That pairing would spark a collaboration that lasts to this day.

Justin has colored much of Mahfood's work since, working on his story in Web of Spider-Man #7, two issues of Kick Drum Comix and the OGN Marijuanaman written by musician Ziggy Marley and veteran comic writer Joe Casey.

Justin has also done artwork for Disney, Image Comics, Archaia, Boom! Studios, Viper Comics, and Zenoscope Studios and is lead graphic designer for publisher Apex Book Company.

Find Justin on Twitter @Justin3000 or visit his site www.Justin3000.com

What can be said about Tom Stillwell that hasn’t already been said? He became Olympic pole vaulter straight out of medical school where he discovered a cure for armpit fungus that doubles as a delectable sandwich spread. Women want him, men want to be him and dogs want to be rubbed by him. He is completely odorless. Tom owns the world’s largest aglet collection but yet doesn’t wear shoes.

Actually none of that stuff is true. Tom Stillwell is just an average family guy from Chicago trying to write the best comics he can. He self publishes the all-ages superhero books ”Honor Brigade” and “Toy Boy” as well as the mature reader urban horror book “Underneath“. Learn more at honorbrigadecomic.com.

Benita Story
Benita Story is one-half of the award-winning Johnny Saturn creation team.  She is responsible for such characters as Dr. Synn, Tara and Mollie.  She enjoys hashing out plot points with Scott and writing her parts of the scripts bringing out the inner qualities of the characters with her biting wit and odd sense of humor.  Her favorite Johnny Saturn characters are Mollie, Tara, Lewis, Staff of Life, Triops and Dr. Synn.
When not creating trouble for Spire City, Benita can be found in her studio with her looms, spinning wheel and her over-flowing closets of yarn and fiber, or at various venues teaching and getting people hooked on fiber arts.  She is known as the “Spinning Lady” at comic shows and as the “Dye Lady” at fiber shows.  She just calls herself “The Fiber Pusher.”  For more on Benita, please visit her websites at www.basicallybenita.com and www.dyedinthewool.biz.

Scott Story
Scott Story, recognized for his story-telling skills and crazy attention to detail, is best known as the all-purpose artist and co-creator of Johnny Saturn, his long-running web and print comic. Scott is a freelance illustrator who lives in the Midwestern USA. He has been involved in the comic Industry for over eighteen years, and has drawn comics for numerous publishers, including Image, Amp, Arrow, Digital Webbing, Spinner Rack Comics, and many others.

Jacob Warrenfeltz is an illustrator in Takoma Park, Maryland. He’s illustrated stories in various issues of underground comics “Plastic Farm", “Red Chapel", “Fubar", “Slambang", “The Alberic Heresies", “Trickster: Native American Tales", “Iconoplastic", “The End", and “District Comics" (just to name a few). Jacob is also a founding member of the D.C. Conspiracy, a Washington D.C. independent comics creators group, a co-op publishing group creating genre themed anthologies like horror anthology Shear Terror, the exquisite corpse Dr. Dremo, and the gritty The Spoils of Crime. He is a regular contributor to the group’s current project, The Magic Bullet comic newspaper.

I will be selling" Villains Galore" #1 at the Derby City Con. “Villains Galore" is a story about Frank, a retired super villain, and his attempts to live a normal life.

Interested in seeing who attended our 2012 show? That information remains available here.