CREATORS

246 creators in the directory

A.A. Rubin - writer

A.A. Rubin

Multiverse writer of speculative fiction & poetry

speculative fiction science fiction fantasy
Aaron Alexovich - artist, writer, character-designer

Aaron Alexovich

Comic artist and writer, creator of Serenity Rose and SHOCK CITY

horror comedy fantasy
Aaron Berke - photo not available

Aaron Berke

Screenwriter, filmmaker, and comic book author

science fiction fantasy comedy
Adrian Wassel - editor, writer

Adrian Wassel

Editor-in-Chief at Vault Comics, co-founder, writer

sci-fi fantasy horror
Alejandro Aragon - artist

Alejandro Aragon

Artist known for his work on Resonant at Vault Comics.

horror post-apocalyptic
Alexander Sapountzis - writer, artist

Alexander Sapountzis

Illustrator & writer behind Damn Heroes, co-founder of Wayward Raven Media

comedy superhero mythology
Amagoia Agirre - artist, illustrator

Amagoia Agirre

2D artist and illustrator, contributor to I Am Hexed

fantasy supernatural adventure
Anders Nilsen - artist, writer

Anders Nilsen

Award-winning cartoonist and graphic novelist whose 2025 Ignatz double win for Tongues Supplement

philosophical mythic autobiographical
Andrea Martin Fernandez - photo not available

Andrea Martin Fernandez

Comic colorist bringing fresh perspective to indie comics

superhero humor action
Andrea Mutti - artist

Andrea Mutti

Artist known for his work on Fearscape at Vault Comics.

horror fantasy
Andrew DiVittorio - artist, illustrator, graphic designer

Andrew DiVittorio

Game designer, illustrator, and comic creator

superhero comedy game design
Andrew MacLean - artist, writer, colorist, letterer

Andrew MacLean

Creator, writer, and artist of the Diamond Gem Award-winning series Head Lopper and the YALSA-nominated graphic novel ApocalyptiGirl.

fantasy science fiction action
AndWorld Design - letterer

AndWorld Design

Premier comic book lettering and design studio behind top titles from DC, Image, and BOOM! Studios

superhero horror fantasy
Andy Runton - writer, artist, illustrator

Andy Runton

Eisner Award-winning creator of the Owly graphic novel series

all-ages children's adventure
Angela Oddling - photo not available

Angela Oddling

Comic artist and writer known for Cthulhu Is Hard to Spell and indie comics

horror fantasy anthology
Anna Heireth - artist, writer

Anna Heireth

Artist, graphic designer & creator of Bloodmoon (medazzadoll)

goth fantasy horror
Anthony George - photo not available

Anthony George

Comic book colorist known for Loose Threads and Critical Blast publications

superhero fantasy meta
Ariel Finkle - artist, writer

Ariel Finkle

Writer and editor with a background in fantasy and SFF

fantasy magic anthology
Armand Roy Canlas - photo not available

Armand Roy Canlas

Comic artist who illustrated The Wannabes ashcan for San Diego Comic-Con 2010

superhero comedy
Ben Clarkson - artist, animator, filmmaker, writer, illustrator

Ben Clarkson

Montreal-based artist, animator, and filmmaker. Co-creator of the bestselling dystopian satire Justice Warriors with Matt Bors for AHOY Comics.

satire dystopian humor
Ben Humeniuk - writer

Ben Humeniuk

Educator and cartoonist telling stories about outsiders

documentary meta anthology
Ben Katzner - photo not available

Ben Katzner

Writer and comedian making his comics debut with Hello, My Name Is Poop

comedy middle-grade
Benoît Chérel - photo not available

Benoît Chérel

French RPG and comic book writer, creator of the Fils des siècles universe

historical fantasy horror
Big Cat -

Big Cat

Comic book artist known for work on The Adventures of Wonder Duck.

Blake Seals - writer

Blake Seals

Writer of The Saga of Evil Monkey Man and Evil Monkey Memes

humor
Blue Delliquanti - artist, writer

Blue Delliquanti

Minneapolis-based comic artist and writer behind O Human Star, creating science fiction comics exploring androids and identity.

sci-fi lgbtq
Brian Benavides - photo not available

Brian Benavides

VP and Treasurer of Backroom Comics, writer

superhero comedy satire
Brian Clevinger - writer

Brian Clevinger

Webcomic pioneer and Eisner-nominated writer behind 8-Bit Theater and Atomic Robo, blending humor with pulp adventure.

adventure comedy science fiction
Brian Maruca - writer

Brian Maruca

Co-creator of Street Angel and Afrodisiac, writing partner of Jim Rugg. Pittsburgh-based writer known for razor-sharp comedic instincts and genre-bending indie comics.

humor superhero action
Brian Schirmer - writer

Brian Schirmer

California-based comic writer known for blending noir and fantasy in Fairlady and Black Jack Ketchum.

fantasy noir western
Bryan Reheil - writer

Bryan Reheil

Comic writer, creator of Milk Run

Butch Mapa - photo not available

Butch Mapa

Comic book artist for The Saga of Evil Monkey Man and Archie Strange Science

action comedy superhero
Cammry Lapka - photo not available

Cammry Lapka

Comic book artist and illustrator

fantasy horror comedy
Cara Stemo - artist, illustrator, animator

Cara Stemo

Freelance illustrator and comic artist

horror fantasy manga
Carey Kelley - letterer

Carey Kelley

Comic letterer known for his work on Horsemen and other Wayward Raven Media publications

science fiction action adventure
Carola Borelli - artist

Carola Borelli

Italian comic artist, worked on The Deadliest Bouquet

superhero thriller action
Caroline Cash - artist, writer

Caroline Cash

Eisner and Ignatz Award-winning cartoonist whose anthology PeePee PooPoo brings underground comix energy to queer millennial life — and the new cartoonist of Nancy.

humor slice-of-life autobiographical
Carrow Brown - writer, author

Carrow Brown

Multi-genre author and comic writer crafting dark fantasy, sci-fi epics, and high-emotion character work for Rippaverse Publishing.

sci-fi dark-fantasy urban-fantasy
Cem Iroz - artist, co-creator

Cem Iroz

Visual storyteller and artist behind MoonRise Webtoon Original, blending supernatural action with emotional depth across comics, board games, and beyond.

sci-fi fantasy action
Cesar Madarro - photo not available

Cesar Madarro

Comic book artist with a retro underground style

superhero fantasy science fiction
Charles Soule - writer

Charles Soule

New York Times-bestselling comic writer, novelist, musician, and attorney known for Daredevil, Star Wars, and creator-owned series.

superhero sci-fi fantasy
Charles Vess - artist, illustrator, writer

Charles Vess

World Fantasy and Eisner Award-winning fantasy artist and illustrator whose luminous, intricately detailed work has defined modern mythic comics — from Neil Gaiman's Stardust and Sandman to Ursula K. Le Guin's The Books of Earthsea, Jeff Smith's Rose, and his own self-published passion project, The Book of Ballads and Sagas.

fantasy mythic-fiction fairy-tale
Chris Ables - artist, cover

Chris Ables

Character designer at Disney Television Animation, also known for his comic work including The Shepherd.

fantasy sci-fi adventure
Chris Giarrusso - artist, writer, cover

Chris Giarrusso

Creator of G-Man and Mini Marvels, Harvey Award nominee

all-ages superhero humor
Chris Schweizer - artist, writer, colorist, letterer

Chris Schweizer

Three-time Eisner-nominated cartoonist known for The Crogan Adventures, The Creeps, and collaborations with Kyle Starks on Six Sidekicks of Trigger Keaton.

adventure historical fiction humor
Chris Sebela - writer

Chris Sebela

Two-time Eisner-nominated writer of creator-owned comics exploring identity, technology, and the fringes of society.

sci-fi thriller horror
Chris Shehan - artist

Chris Shehan

Artist of House of Slaughter and The Autumnal

horror supernatural thriller
Christian Gossett - photo not available

Christian Gossett

Creator of The Red Star, legendary comic and film designer

fantasy sci-fi action
Christianne Gillenardo-Goudreau - artist, illustrator

Christianne Gillenardo-Goudreau

Queer comic artist, illustrator of I Am Hexed and Plants vs. Zombies

fantasy supernatural sci-fi
Christoff Rodriguez - writer

Christoff Rodriguez

Comics writer specializing in horror and anthology stories

horror anthology
Christopher Hanchey - photo not available

Christopher Hanchey

Comic artist and illustrator known for his work on The Ascendant

dark fantasy horror mythology
Chuck Amadori - writer, letterer, publisher

Chuck Amadori

Writer and co-creator of NimProd Universe

western fantasy superhero
Claire Connelly - artist, writer

Claire Connelly

Indie comic artist known for Strange Tails and quirky mini comics

sci-fi humor horror
Claudia Aguirre - artist

Claudia Aguirre

Artist of Lost on Planet Earth, Kim & Kim

sci-fi fantasy superhero
Claudia Balboni - artist

Claudia Balboni

Italian comic artist known for her work on Killer Queens, Star Trek, and True Blood.

sci-fi fantasy action
Claudio Ghirardo - artist, writer

Claudio Ghirardo

Italian-Canadian comic artist crafting surreal, painted worlds

fantasy watercolor experimental
Corey Lansdell - writer, illustrator, animator, educator

Corey Lansdell

Award-winning illustrator, animator, and comic writer based in Edmonton, Alberta, co-creator of Ghoster Heights with Vault Comics.

middle-grade children fantasy
D.C. Stuelpner - artist, cover artist, illustrator

D.C. Stuelpner

Comic artist known for Adamant, Spider-Squirrel, and unique character-driven work

superhero humor horror
Dan Mishkin - photo not available

Dan Mishkin

Comic book writer and co-creator of Amethyst and Blue Devil

fantasy superhero adventure
Daniel Stalter - writer

Daniel Stalter

Writer & creator of Dream Crasher

horror weird fiction speculative fiction
Daniel Warren Johnson - writer, artist

Daniel Warren Johnson

Eisner Award-winning comic book writer and artist known for Transformers, Do a Powerbomb!, Extremity, Murder Falcon, and Wonder Woman: Dead Earth.

science fiction fantasy action
Dann Franco - artist, illustrator

Dann Franco

Illustrator and comic artist with diverse portfolio spanning books, games, and comics

superhero action fantasy
Dave Baker - writer, artist, colorist, letterer

Dave Baker

Eisner Award-nominated cartoonist and writer known for his hybrid graphic novels, punk-infused coming-of-age stories, and the acclaimed Mary Tyler Moorehawk.

action-adventure coming-of-age horror
David Andry - writer

David Andry

Physical therapist by day, comic book writer by night—David 'DB' Andry is the creator of Vault Comics' Resonant and co-writer of a growing slate of genre comics across multiple publishers.

horror post-apocalyptic fantasy
David M. Booher - writer

David M. Booher

GLAAD-nominated writer behind Killer Queens and Canto, developing Firefly comics for Boom! Studios.

sci-fi fantasy action
David Pepose - writer

David Pepose

Ringo Award-winning comic book writer (The O.Z., Spencer & Locke) known for work at Marvel and creator-owned series

superhero crime noir
David Petersen - writer, artist, colorist, letterer

David Petersen

Eisner and Harvey Award-winning creator of the New York Times bestselling Mouse Guard series, a medieval fantasy epic featuring sword-wielding mice.

fantasy adventure all-ages
Deron Bennett - letterer

Deron Bennett

Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated comic book letterer known for his work across DC, Marvel, IDW, and independent titles.

superhero fantasy adventure
Devin Desir - artist, writer

Devin Desir

Young comic creator, artist, and musician

shonen fantasy anthology
Don Simpson - writer, artist, letterer, inker, colorist

Don Simpson

Creator of the superhero parody Megaton Man, the science fiction series Border Worlds, and the Bizarre Heroes universe. Four-decade veteran of indie comics and Eisner-nominated collaborator.

superhero parody science fiction
Drew Zucker - artist

Drew Zucker

Co-creator and artist of the critically acclaimed Canto series, known for his work at IDW, Dark Horse, and Image Comics.

fantasy adventure all-ages
Dustin Harbin - cartoonist, illustrator, letterer

Dustin Harbin

Cartoonist, illustrator, and letterer whose Diary Comics and BEHOLD! The Dinosaurs have made him a beloved fixture of indie comics.

autobiographical humor slice-of-life
Ed Stover - artist, writer

Ed Stover

Independent comic artist from Connecticut

thriller action crime
Eddy Heddington - photo not available

Eddy Heddington

Comic writer and editor for The Great Command Meant anthology

anthology drama
Elbert Or - illustrator, writer, editor, artist

Elbert Or

Award-winning Filipino comic book creator, illustrator, and co-founder of Pushpin Visuals, known for Lola: A Ghost Story, Bakemono High, and the National Book Award-winning Siglo anthologies.

horror folklore fantasy
Elioh Kortsarz - artist, illustrator, concept artist

Elioh Kortsarz

Award-winning international comic artist and illustrator

illustration queer
Ellie Wright - colorist

Ellie Wright

Ringo Award-winning colourist from Cork, Ireland

fantasy horror superhero
Emil Ferris - artist, writer

Emil Ferris

Award-winning cartoonist whose debut My Favorite Thing Is Monsters won three Eisner Awards and revolutionized the visual language of graphic novels.

horror mystery literary
Eric Kim - artist, illustrator

Eric Kim

Korean-Canadian comic artist and illustrator known for Love as a Foreign Language, Zeroed Out, and Dinosaurs from Outer Space. Two decades of work across comics, children's books, and video game art.

romance humor slice-of-life
Erica Schultz - writer, letterer, editor

Erica Schultz

Ringo Award nominated writer, first woman to write Spawn

thriller superhero mystery
Erik Lervold - photo not available

Erik Lervold

Freelance comic artist and illustrator

horror fantasy sci-fi
Etienne Derepentigny - artist, writer

Etienne Derepentigny

Quebecois comic artist known for Dead Kingdom

horror fantasy zombies
Evan Scale - artist, colorist, inker

Evan Scale

Award-winning self-taught artist bridging epic fantasy and sci-fi with vivid sequential storytelling.

fantasy sci-fi epic
Fabi Marques - colorist

Fabi Marques

Colorist known for work on Flow and other Mad Cave Studios titles.

horror thriller
Fernando Pinto - photo not available

Fernando Pinto

Comic artist, worked on TMNT and Hack/Slash

action superhero horror
Frank Cvetkovic - photo not available

Frank Cvetkovic

Letterer known for his work on Triage and other indie comics.

comics
Fred C. Stresing - colorist

Fred C. Stresing

Comic colorist for Rick and Morty and The Disasters

comedy animation superhero
Fred C. Stresing - photo not available

Fred C. Stresing

Comic book colorist and artist known for Invader ZIM, Rick and Morty

comedy sci-fi all-ages
Fred Harper - artist, illustrator, penciller, inker, caricaturist

Fred Harper

New York-based artist and illustrator for Marvel, DC, and AHOY Comics. The visual force behind The Toxic Avenger and Snelson, with editorial caricatures gracing The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Week.

satire horror superhero
Gabriel Fisher - photo not available

Gabriel Fisher

Dark comedy writer turning workplace dread into supernatural satire

dark-comedy satire social-commentary
Gary Cohn - writer

Gary Cohn

Co-creator of Amethyst and Blue Devil, legendary DC writer

fantasy superhero adventure
Gary S. Carlson - photo not available

Gary S. Carlson

Comic book writer, editor, and publisher

superhero science fiction fantasy
Geoff Mosse - photo not available

Geoff Mosse

Writer and illustrator with work for major publishers

experimental sketch graphic novel
George Gant - letterer

George Gant

Award-winning syndicated cartoonist and comic letterer, creator of Beware of Toddler.

comedy slice-of-life
George O'Connor - writer, creator

George O'Connor

Boston comic writer, creator of Vampires on Mars and Silent Knight

sci-fi horror comedy
Glen Gottilla - writer

Glen Gottilla

Horror and Sci-Fi writer contributing to We Suck at Comics Volume 2

horror science fiction thriller
Glenn Whitmore - photo not available

Glenn Whitmore

Veteran comic book colorist and illustrator with 35+ years experience

superhero fantasy archie
Gregory Floch - artist, illustrator

Gregory Floch

French comic artist known for horror, fantasy, and historical comics

horror fantasy historical
Harry Saxon - colorist

Harry Saxon

Greek-born comics colorist with a passion for vibrant, atmospheric storytelling.

sci-fi fantasy horror
Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou - letterer

Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou

Award-winning letterer and comics journalist, editor of Eisner-winning PanelxPanel magazine.

various action superhero
Hayden Sherman - artist

Hayden Sherman

Award-winning comic artist known for dynamic, genre-spanning work on Wasted Space, Absolute Wonder Woman, and Batman: Dark Patterns.

sci-fi horror fantasy
Heather Gibb - editor

Heather Gibb

Comic editor and co-owner of Orange Cone Productions

horror crime fantasy
Hugo Daniel - photo not available

Hugo Daniel

Colorist bringing cosmic palettes to life on Horsemen

science fiction action mythology
Ian McGinty - photo not available

Ian McGinty

Comic artist and writer known for Welcome to Showside, Adventure Time, Bee and PuppyCat (1985–2023)

comedy all-ages fantasy
Ian Waryanto - artist, illustrator

Ian Waryanto

Comic artist with work on Beyondtopia Legends, Mage Inc., and Adamant

superhero action fantasy
Iris Monahan - colorist, artist

Iris Monahan

Minneapolis-based colorist who brings vivid, atmospheric palettes to horror and action comics from Vault Comics.

horror action sci-fi
J. Bone - artist, inker, colorist, writer

J. Bone

Eisner Award-winning Canadian comic book artist and inker known for Alison Dare, DC Super Friends, Batman/The Spirit, and his collaborations with Darwyn Cooke, J. Torres, and Paul Dini.

all-ages superhero adventure
J. Torres - writer

J. Torres

Shuster Award-winning Filipino-Canadian comic book writer known for Teen Titans Go!, Alison Dare, Lola: A Ghost Story, Power Lunch, Batman, and dozens of acclaimed all-ages graphic novels.

all-ages superhero humor
J.M. DeSantis - writer, artist

J.M. DeSantis

Write-ist crafting South Asian dark fantasy & Lovecraftian horror

dark fantasy horror cthulhu mythos
Jack Holder - writer, publisher

Jack Holder

Writer and co-publisher at Arcane Inkdustries

fantasy epic magic
Jaime Castle - writer

Jaime Castle

Audible #1 and Washington Post bestselling author of Black Badge, Dragonblood Assassin, and The Buried Goddess Saga.

fantasy litrpg scifi
James B. Emmett - writer, editor, artist

James B. Emmett

Writer-artist of The Committee, Senior Editor at Mad Cave Studios

thriller fantasy superhero
James Biehl - photo not available

James Biehl

New York-based sci-fi artist and educator bringing epic adventure to life

science fiction action mythology
James Lynch - writer

James Lynch

Comics writer exploring themes of rejection and rebellion

dystopian anthology
James Murray - writer, creator

James Murray

Writer and creator of Hard Coal Studios horror comics

horror supernatural classic horror
Jarret Katz - photo not available

Jarret Katz

Comic artist for Marvel, DC, Critical Role, Scout Comics

fantasy mystery thriller
Jason Smith - artist, cover artist

Jason Smith

Artist on Vagrant Queen, filmmaker, illustrator

sci-fi fantasy action
Jason Wordie - colorist

Jason Wordie

Colorist known for his work on Resonant at Vault Comics.

horror post-apocalyptic
Javier Cruz Winnik - writer, artist

Javier Cruz Winnik

Puerto Rican comic creator and children's book author whose Kickstarter-funded series 'A Reason to Smile!' celebrates joy, resilience, and Boricua heritage.

slice-of-life children's superhero
Javier Martin Caba - photo not available

Javier Martin Caba

Spanish comic artist known for The Disasters

superhero humor action
Jeanette Lynch - artist, writer

Jeanette Lynch

Artist and writer specializing in hand-drawn comics

dystopian rebellion anthology
Jeff Powell - letterer

Jeff Powell

Award-winning letterer and graphic designer with 25+ years at Marvel, Image, IDW, Vault Comics, and beyond

horror sci-fi action
Jeff Rider - writer, publisher

Jeff Rider

Writer/Publisher of Cloudwrangler Comics, creator of Major Holmes, The Arcane Cocktail Enthusiast

detective horror fantasy
Jeff Smith - writer, artist, cartoonist, publisher

Jeff Smith

Award-winning cartoonist and creator of the legendary Bone series — a self-published fantasy epic that became one of the most beloved graphic novels of all time, launching Scholastic's Graphix imprint and earning over 20 major industry awards.

fantasy adventure science-fiction
Jen Hickman - artist

Jen Hickman

SCAD-trained artist known for striking visuals and dynamic storytelling in indie and mainstream comics.

sci-fi fantasy lgbtq
Jenn St-Onge - artist, cover

Jenn St-Onge

Comic artist for DC Comics and HarperCollins graphic novels

young adult horror superhero
Jeremy Saliba - artist

Jeremy Saliba

Comic book and concept artist known for dynamic covers and licensed Star Wars and Marvel artwork.

fantasy western superhero
Jesse Lonergan - artist

Jesse Lonergan

Eisner-nominated comic artist known for experimental layouts and innovative page compositions that push the boundaries of the comics medium.

experimental sci-fi mythic
Jim Campbell - letterer

Jim Campbell

Twice-Eisner-nominated comic book letterer known for his work on Wasted Space, Giant Days, and dozens of titles across Vault Comics, BOOM! Studios, and 2000AD.

sci-fi horror comedy
Jim Mahfood - artist, writer, colorist, letterer

Jim Mahfood

Neo-psychedelic comic creator known for his unrestrained Visual Funk style across Grrl Scouts, Tank Girl, and insane superhero parodies.

comedy superhero horror
Jim Rugg - artist, writer, designer, letterer, colorist

Jim Rugg

Eisner and Ignatz Award-winning cartoonist known for Street Angel, Afrodisiac, Supermag, and Octobriana 1976. A master of retro-pop pastiche, graphic design, and DIY comics craftsmanship.

humor superhero action
Jody Lynn Nye - writer

Jody Lynn Nye

Bestselling fantasy & sci-fi author of 50+ books

fantasy sci-fi humor
Joe Casey - writer

Joe Casey

Eisner-nominated comic book writer known for the cosmic epic Gødland, co-creator of Marvel's America Chavez, and founding member of Man of Action Entertainment—the creative collective behind the billion-dollar franchise Ben 10.

superhero science fiction fantasy
Joel J. Barker - photo not available

Joel J. Barker

Comic artist and community contributor

slice-of-life comedy drama
John Barber - writer, editor

John Barber

Former IDW Editor-in-Chief, Transformers Hall of Fame inductee, and co-writer of Transformers vs. G.I. Joe—a veteran writer and editor who helped shape the modern IDW Transformers universe across nearly 200 issues.

science fiction action mecha
John Bivens - artist, cover artist

John Bivens

Award-winning comic artist and illustrator known for visceral horror, samurai epics, and creature features.

horror science fiction fantasy
John Escobales - writer

John Escobales

Writer and storyteller with a rock n roll edge

anthology political
John Rozum - photo not available

John Rozum

Creator of Milestone's Xombi, writer for DC and Marvel

superhero horror mystery
John Taloni - writer

John Taloni

Sci-Fi and Fantasy writer published in anthologies and SF conventions

science fiction fantasy thriller
Johnny C - writer

Johnny C

Comics writer & coffee brewer

horror zombies
Jonathan Gorga - photo not available

Jonathan Gorga

Comics writer, editor, and culture critic

sci-fi romance slice-of-life
Jonathan Hedrick - writer

Jonathan Hedrick

Multi-published indie comic writer based in Italy

horror sci-fi fantasy
Jordie Bellaire - colorist, writer

Jordie Bellaire

Five-time Eisner Award-winning colorist and writer whose work defines the look of modern comics across Image, DC, Marvel, and Dark Horse.

horror fantasy superhero
Jorge Medina - writer, artist

Jorge Medina

Self-published comic creator behind the sci-fi adventure Russ 5377 and the superhero comedy The Adventures of Wonder Duck, with 25 years in the indie comics scene.

sci-fi superhero adventure
Jorge Santiago Jr. - artist

Jorge Santiago Jr.

Ringo Award-nominated comic artist and professor known for Final Gamble and Spencer & Locke.

thriller action fantasy
Josh Gorfain - writer, colorist, letterer

Josh Gorfain

Writer, graphic designer, colorist, and letterer

horror fantasy anthology
Josh Jensen - colorist

Josh Jensen

Comic book colorist with DC, IDW, and Dark Horse credits

superhero action horror
Joshua L.A. Jones - writer, editor

Joshua L.A. Jones

Editor-in-Chief and co-founder of Wayward Raven Media, exploring consciousness through speculative fiction

science fiction fantasy speculative fiction
Julia Gfrörer - photo not available

Julia Gfrörer

Dark visionary cartoonist whose Ignatz Award-winning collection World Within the World compiles over a decade of horror-tinged, historically-set graphic fiction.

horror historical gothic
Justin Birch - photo not available

Justin Birch

Ringo-nominated letterer from West Virginia

various
Justin Richards - photo not available

Justin Richards

Oregon-based non-binary writer creating emotionally resonant comics about adolescence

coming-of-age horror comedy
Kamilah Wong - artist, writer

Kamilah Wong

SCAD-trained comic artist and writer crafting stories of second chances, family secrets, and psychological twists.

fantasy romance slice-of-life
Katerina Solomko - illustrator

Katerina Solomko

Illustrator known for work on Light Novels including An Unexpected Hero.

fantasy litrpg
Katherine Blakeney - artist, writer

Katherine Blakeney

Animator, author, illustrator, archaeologist, film historian

science fiction horror gothic
Kathrin Ayer - photo not available

Kathrin Ayer

Artist and illustrator known for We Suck at Comics and mixed-media artwork

fantasy illustration
Kayla E. - artist, writer, designer

Kayla E.

Award-winning graphic memoirist and designer whose debut Precious Rubbish won the 2025 Ignatz Award for Outstanding Graphic Novel.

memoir graphic medicine experimental
Keezy Young - artist, writer

Keezy Young

Eisner and Ignatz-nominated cartoonist whose autobiographical comic Sunflowers offers a luminous, unflinching look at bipolar disorder — and the creator of the queer supernatural romance Taproot.

romance young-adult supernatural
Keiko MLA - artist, writer

Keiko MLA

Multi-talented creator: writer, artist, director, producer, voice actor

dystopian fantasy anthology
Kelly Mellings - writer, illustrator, art_director

Kelly Mellings

Award-winning art director, illustrator, and writer. Co-writer of Ghoster Heights and illustrator of The Outside Circle.

children graphic_novel
Kendall Goode - artist, cover

Kendall Goode

Comic artist known for Books of Clash and The Disasters covers

fantasy adventure superhero
Kirsten Thompson - writer

Kirsten Thompson

Writer of I Am Hexed, contributor to Teen Vogue

supernatural political thriller fantasy
KR Whalen - artist, cover artist, penciler

KR Whalen

Independent comic artist with creator-owned series and anthology contributions

superhero indie action
Kris Burgos - photo not available

Kris Burgos

Award-winning writer, publisher, and editor at Tales Beyond

fantasy horror adventure
Kyle Starks - writer, artist, colorist, letterer

Kyle Starks

Three-time Eisner-nominated comic creator known for explosive action-comedy with heart—from Sexcastle and Rock Candy Mountain to Peacemaker Tries Hard and I Hate This Place.

action comedy horror
L.M. Beuthe - artist, writer

L.M. Beuthe

Gulf Coast artist working with ink, markers, watercolor, and digital

experimental visual narrative women's stories
Leela Corman - artist, writer

Leela Corman

Painterly cartoonist whose watercolor graphic novels explore Jewish identity, women's history, and collective trauma — with three 2025 Eisner Award nominations for Victory Parade.

historical literary drama
Leo Fox -

Leo Fox

A London-based cartoonist and painter whose Ignatz Award-winning graphic novels explore trans identity through surreal, allegorical storytelling.

LGBTQ fantasy literary
Linda Campbell - photo not available

Linda Campbell

Canadian comic book colorist for indie comics and Hack Slash Son of Samhain

anthology drama horror
Lisa LaRose - artist, colorist, cover_artist

Lisa LaRose

Vancouver-based pop surrealist painter, illustrator, and comic artist known for her vibrant work on Ghoster Heights and Rise of the White Phoenix.

horror fantasy children
Lucas Santos - artist

Lucas Santos

Comic book artist bringing theological mysteries and divine investigations to life

fantasy mystery urban fantasy
Magdalene Visaggio - writer

Magdalene Visaggio

Eisner-nominated writer of Kim & Kim, Eternity Girl, Vagrant Queen

sci-fi fantasy superhero
Marika Brousianou - artist, illustrator

Marika Brousianou

Chicago illustrator crafting gothic horror & dark fantasy

illustration horror fantasy
Marika Cresta - photo not available

Marika Cresta

Ringo Award-nominated artist and inker

urban fantasy superhero fantasy
Mariko Tamaki - writer

Mariko Tamaki

Eisner Award-winning comic writer known for her work on Tomb Raider, Hulk, and Supergirl.

action adventure superhero
Marissa Louise - colorist

Marissa Louise

Colorist known for work on Fairlady and various Image Comics titles.

fantasy noir
Mark C. Frankel - writer, publisher

Mark C. Frankel

CEO and co-founder of Wayward Raven Media, comic writer, and freelance editor

superhero comedy mythology
Mark Poulton - writer

Mark Poulton

Creator-owned horror writer who built Haunted Pizza empire with his son

horror superhero fantasy
Mathew Fletcher - artist

Mathew Fletcher

Comic artist on Horsemen and Wayward Raven Media publications

science fiction action mythology
Matt Bors - writer, cartoonist, editor

Matt Bors

Two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, Eisner Award-winning comics editor, and founder of The Nib. Now writes Toxic Avenger and Justice Warriors comics.

satire political humor
Mayday Trippe - writer, artist, illustrator, colorist, character designer, letterer

Mayday Trippe

Non-binary cartoonist Mayday Trippe created acclaimed autobiographical comic Something Terrible and co-founded redesign site Project: Rooftop. Praised by Wired.

autobiographical superhero all-ages
Meg Casey - colorist, illustrator

Meg Casey

Painter, cartoonist, and colorist for comics and animation

animation superhero humor
Micah Myers - letterer, writer

Micah Myers

Three-time Ringo Award-nominated comic book letterer and writer

superhero fantasy sci-fi
Michael Grassia - artist, writer

Michael Grassia

Cartoonist podcast host and creator of the weekly webcomic The Wiz

children's books webcomic
Michael Kellar - photo not available

Michael Kellar

Comic book inker known for his work on The Ascendant

dark fantasy horror mythology
Michael Moreci - writer

Michael Moreci

Chicago-based comic book writer and novelist behind critically acclaimed series like Roche Limit, Wasted Space, and Barbaric.

sci-fi horror fantasy
Michael Penncavage - photo not available

Michael Penncavage

Writer of thrillers and horror

thriller horror science fiction
Michel Fiffe - writer, artist, colorist, letterer

Michel Fiffe

Cuban-American cartoonist who writes, draws, colors, and letters the acclaimed revenge epic COPRA and the surreal anthology series ZEGAS under his own COPRA Press imprint.

action superhero surreal
Michelle Montrose - photo not available

Michelle Montrose

Multidisciplinary artist based in San Diego

fantasy gothic
Mike Exner III - writer, editor

Mike Exner III

Bay Area writer behind Loophole Comics, MoonRise, and Webtoon Originals

superhero action fantasy
Mike Kunkel - writer, artist, colorist, letterer, character designer, animator

Mike Kunkel

Two-time Eisner Award-winning cartoonist and animator known for Herobear and the Kid, DC's Billy Batson and the Magic of Shazam!, and work on Hercules, Spider-Verse, and The Garfield Movie.

all-ages superhero fantasy
Mike Spicer - colorist

Mike Spicer

Self-taught colorist who has colored the Diamond Gem Award-winning Head Lopper, Daniel Warren Johnson's Transformers, and numerous titles across Marvel, DC, Image, and Skybound.

fantasy action science fiction
Mindy Lopkin - photo not available

Mindy Lopkin

Veteran comic letterer with 12+ years experience

fantasy dark fantasy horror
Mollie Ray - artist, writer

Mollie Ray

Award-winning comic artist and illustrator whose debut "Giant" was named one of the best comics of the year

autobiographical literary emotional
Natasha Alterici - writer, artist, colorist, cover-artist

Natasha Alterici

Comic book writer and artist creating queer Viking epics and intimate stories about identity, nature, and human connection.

fantasy queer mythology
Neil Gaiman - writer, author, screenwriter, showrunner

Neil Gaiman

Visionary comic writer and author who revolutionized the medium with The Sandman — the first comic to win the World Fantasy Award — and created beloved works spanning Stardust, American Gods, Coraline, and The Books of Magic.

fantasy dark-fantasy horror
Nicole Goux - artist, writer

Nicole Goux

Eisner Award-nominated illustrator and cartoonist known for her work with DC Comics, Silver Sprocket, and collaborations with Dave Baker on books like Punk'N Heads and Forest Hills Bootleg Society.

slice-of-life coming-of-age punk
Nimesh Morarji - creator, colorist, letterer, artist

Nimesh Morarji

Creator of NimProd Comics and digital colorist for Marvel, DC, and indie titles

western fantasy superhero
Noah Kramer - writer, illustrator, president

Noah Kramer

President and Illustrator of Backroom Comics

superhero comedy satire
Noah Van Sciver - artist, writer

Noah Van Sciver

Ignatz Award-winning cartoonist, MAD Magazine veteran, and author of the Fante Bukowski trilogy and the epic graphic biography Joseph Smith and the Mormons.

historical satire memoir
Paco Jones - photo not available

Paco Jones

Indie author since 1997, crafting stories across genres from military fiction to coming-of-age

adult fiction coming-of-age action
Patrick Buermeyer - photo not available

Patrick Buermeyer

Portland-based comic artist and illustrator

horror sci-fi fantasy
Paul Constant - writer, journalist, critic

Paul Constant

Seattle-based journalist, critic, and comic book writer for AHOY Comics. Creator of Snelson: Comedy Is Dying, writer of Planet of the Nerds, and cofounder of the Seattle Review of Books.

satire humor political
Paula Sevenbergen - writer

Paula Sevenbergen

Writer for comics and TV, known for Flow, Wonder Woman, and Stargirl.

horror superhero action
Pedro Pimentao - artist

Pedro Pimentao

Portuguese comic artist and illustrator known for dynamic artwork on Horsemen

action fantasy superhero
Phibbz - photo not available

Phibbz

Comic book artist known for work on The Adventures of Wonder Duck.

Phillip Sevy - artist, writer

Phillip Sevy

Comic book artist and writer known for his work on Tomb Raider, The House, and creator-owned series Triage.

horror sci-fi action
Rafael Tavares - artist, writer

Rafael Tavares

Host of BittenappleTV & creator of Huracán

mythology fantasy short fiction
Renzo Podesta - artist, colorist

Renzo Podesta

Argentine comic book artist and colorist since 1994, known for Ichabod Jones, 27 (Image Comics), and multiple award-winning indie works.

horror fantasy superhero
Rhett C. Bruno - writer

Rhett C. Bruno

USA Today Bestselling & Nebula Award nominated Sci-Fi/Fantasy author, co-owner of Aethon Books.

fantasy litrpg scifi
Rich Cardoso - photo not available

Rich Cardoso

Comic colorist known for his work on The Ascendant

dark fantasy horror mythology
Rob Jones - photo not available

Rob Jones

Comic book letterer based in Doncaster, England

sci-fi experimental horror
Robert J. Sodaro - writer, editor, digital production artist

Robert J. Sodaro

Veteran comic journalist & indie creator since 1981

horror action history
Robert Nugent - colorist

Robert Nugent

Comic book colorist for Image, McFarlane, IDW

superhero sci-fi horror
Robyn Singer - writer

Robyn Singer

New York-based sci-fi and comics writer known for Final Gamble and The Sunrisers.

sci-fi thriller action
Rolands Kalnins - photo not available

Rolands Kalnins

Comic book colorist and artist

horror crime supernatural
Ron Randall - artist, writer

Ron Randall

Creator of Trekker, veteran DC and Dark Horse artist

science-fiction fantasy superhero
Ronda Pattison - colorist

Ronda Pattison

Eisner-nominated colorist known for Atomic Robo and work across Marvel, IDW, and more through RSquared Studios.

science fiction adventure action
Roy Huteson-Stewart - artist, writer

Roy Huteson-Stewart

Freelance artist and writer with eclectic styles

art occult
Rus Wooton - letterer, cover artist, designer

Rus Wooton

Eisner-nominated letterer known for The Walking Dead, Invincible, Monstress, Transformers, and Do a Powerbomb! — one of the most prolific letterers in modern comics.

horror science fiction fantasy
Russell Nohelty - editor, writer, publisher

Russell Nohelty

USA Today bestselling author and publisher of Wannabe Press

fantasy sci-fi horror
Ryan Elliott - photo not available

Ryan Elliott

Writer and podcaster contributing to We Suck at Comics

Ryan O'Sullivan - writer

Ryan O'Sullivan

Writer known for Fearscape at Vault Comics, as well as Void Trip and Turncoat.

horror fantasy sci-fi
S.K. Prince - writer

S.K. Prince

Paranormal romance author bringing supernatural sass to indie comics

romance fantasy horror
Sanika Phawde - cartoonist, illustrator, writer

Sanika Phawde

Award-winning cartoonist whose Ignatz Award-winning series "Wedding Juice and Other Melodramas" blends humor and heart to explore queer immigrant culture and the chaos of planning an Indian wedding.

autobiographical slice-of-life queer
Sarah Myer - artist, writer, colorist, cover-artist

Sarah Myer

Eisner-nominated comic artist, writer, and colorist behind Monstrous: A Transracial Adoption Story and TMNT: Saturday Morning Adventures.

memoir ya lgbtq
Scott Wegener - artist

Scott Wegener

Co-creator and artist of Atomic Robo, working across indie comics and Marvel titles with dynamic action illustration.

adventure comedy science fiction
Sebastian Bonet - artist, writer

Sebastian Bonet

NYC-based illustrator, comic creator, podcaster, and UX Designer

action dystopian sci-fi
Sebastian Girner - writer, editor

Sebastian Girner

German-born, American-raised comic writer, editor, and publisher behind Scales & Scoundrels, Shirtless Bear-Fighter!, and The Devil's Red Bride.

fantasy action horror
Skylar Patridge - artist

Skylar Patridge

Artist known for Relics of Youth and later work on Resonant at Vault Comics.

horror post-apocalyptic
Stephan Franck - writer, artist, creator

Stephan Franck

Franco-American animator, writer, and comic creator behind the award-nominated neo-noir saga Palomino and the pulp adventure Silver.

neo-noir crime pulp
T.C. Ford - artist, writer, editor

T.C. Ford

Veteran comic creator and owner of Obsidian Matador Studios

anthology drama action
Taylor Esposito -

Taylor Esposito

Award-winning letterer, Ghost Glyph Studios, 2022 Ringo & Tripwire Award winner

superhero thriller action
Tim Daniel - photo not available

Tim Daniel

Award-winning visual designer and cover artist known for his work with Vault Comics on titles like These Savage Shores.

horror fantasy science fiction
Tim McEwen - writer, artist, inker

Tim McEwen

Award-winning Australian comic book creator

mythology comedy drama
Tom Lynott - letterer, writer

Tom Lynott

Comic letterer and scripter based in Arizona

fantasy anthology horror
Tom Scioli - writer, artist, colorist, letterer

Tom Scioli

Eisner-nominated cartoonist, writer, and artist known for Fantastic Four: Grand Design, Jack Kirby: The Epic Life of the King of Comics, Space Opera Xanadax, and Godzilla's Monsterpiece Theatre—one of the few auteur creators who writes, draws, colors, and hand-letters his own work in the Kirby tradition.

superhero science fiction fantasy
Travis Gibb - writer, publisher

Travis Gibb

Ringo-nominated indie comic writer and publisher

horror crime fantasy
Trina Robbins - writer, artist, editor, historian

Trina Robbins

Legendary pioneering cartoonist and first woman to draw Wonder Woman

superhero underground feminist
Vicky Yang - illustrator, writer

Vicky Yang

RISD & Brown dual degree artist whose self-published graphic novel Unmoored won the 2025 Ignatz Award for Promising New Talent.

literary autobiographical experimental
Violet Kitchen - cartoonist, illustrator, writer, editor

Violet Kitchen

Genderqueer Vermont-based cartoonist, 2025 Ignatz Award winner, and CCS comics librarian creating literary comics about isolation, empathy, and the poetry of the mundane.

Alternative Literary Autobiographical
Vittorio Astone - colorist

Vittorio Astone

Italian comic book colorist known for his work on Canto, Free Planet, and Maxwell's Demons.

fantasy adventure sci-fi
Vlad Popov - colorist, artist

Vlad Popov

Colorist and artist known for his work on Fearscape at Vault Comics.

horror fantasy
W. Scott Forbes - artist, cover

W. Scott Forbes

Comic book cover artist known for his work on Image Comics titles including 27 and The Lovely Horrible Stuff.

superhero fantasy horror
Wayward Raven Media - publisher

Wayward Raven Media

Independent comic publisher specializing in anthologies

anthology
Will Murray - writer, editor

Will Murray

Pulp writer & Doc Savage editor

pulp science fiction retro
Zakk Saam - letterer

Zakk Saam

Professional comic letterer for DC, Dark Horse, IDW

superhero sci-fi horror