
Arthur Suydam is an acclaimed comic artist renowned for his iconic work on Marvel Zombies, earning him the title "The Zombie King."
Best known for his covers on Deadpool: Merc with a Mouth, he has also illustrated The Walking Dead, Wolverine, Batman, X-Men, and Fantastic Four.
A pioneer in bringing fine art painting techniques to comics, Suydam has received numerous prestigious awards and remains one of the industry's most celebrated cover artists, with a career spanning decades of influential work.
ARTHUR SUYDAM

Clayton Crain is an acclaimed American comic book artist renowned for his hyper-realistic, fully painted style that blends fine art with comic storytelling.
Over a career spanning nearly 30 years, he has illustrated thousands of comic pages and covers for Marvel Comics and DC Comics, bringing iconic characters including Venom, Spider-Man, Ghost Rider, and Wolverine to life. He is also the co-creator of Toxin.
Celebrated for his striking acrylic-painted covers, Crain continues to push the boundaries between comic art and collectible fine art, earning a devoted global following among fans and collectors.
CLAYTON CRAIN

Jeff Dekal is a freelance illustrator who was born and raised in South Florida. Drawing since childhood, the introduction to graffiti while in high school gave the first serious meaning to Jeff’s art and is also where he adopted the alias, Dekal.
After being educated about art history in college he was launched into an obsession centered around figurative work. Jeff then began working as an illustrator, drawing album covers for indie musicians and illustrating editorial articles for local newspapers and magazines.
He slowly worked his way into the comic industry and has now become a prominent Cover Artist for over a decade. Jeff’s clients include Marvel, DC, Image, BOOM!, AWA and many other independent publishers.
JEFF DEKAL

Michael Golden is a legendary comic artist, writer, designer, and editor whose groundbreaking work has influenced generations of comic creators and fans.
He is the co-creator of Rogue, Bucky O'Hare, Micronauts, and The 'Nam, and is celebrated for his iconic work on Batman, Doctor Strange, G.I. Joe, and The Punisher.
His recent cover art includes Spawn, The Walking Dead, Deadpool, and Daredevil. Formerly Senior Art Director at Marvel Comics and Senior Editor at DC Comics, Golden is an internationally sought-after speaker and educator, with gallery exhibitions and storytelling workshops presented around the world.
MICHAEL GOLDEN

Olivier Coipel is an Eisner Award-nominated French artist renowned for his work with Marvel Comics.
He began his career in animation, contributing to major DreamWorks and Amblimation films including Balto (1995), The Prince of Egypt (1998), and The Road to El Dorado (2000).
Transitioning to American comics, he achieved superstar status after signing exclusively with Marvel in 2005.
Coipel is celebrated for his industry-defining 2007 relaunch of Thor and for illustrating massive crossover events like House of M, Siege, and Avengers vs. X-Men.
His cinematic storytelling and expressive character designs make him a modern comic book icon.
OLIVIER COIPEL

Renee Witterstaetter is an acclaimed writer, editor, color artist, publisher, and talent agent whose career spans comics, books, film, and pop culture.
She has worked with DC, Marvel, and Topps on iconic titles including Superman, Guardians of the Galaxy, and She-Hulk, while also curating exhibitions and authoring acclaimed books on comics and entertainment history.
RENEE WITTERSTAETTER

Steve Leialoha has been an artist for Marvel, DC and others since the 70’s,
with runs on: Vertigo’s Fables, Petrefax, Warlock, Howard the Duck, Spider-Woman, the New Mutants, Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and the original Star Wars adaptation.
He has also drawn issues of Dr Strange, the Justice League, Iron Man, the X-Men, the Hulk, She-Hulk, Spider-Man, and Star Trek! 
And as an inker on: Daredevil, GI Joe (Silent issue), Superman, Batman, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, the Avengers, Power Man/ Iron-Fist, Secret Wars II, and the Fantastic Four!
STEVE LEIALOHA

Peach Momoko is an award-winning Japanese illustrator, writer, and comic artist best known for her acclaimed work on Demon Days, Star Wars, and Ultimate X-Men.
A two-time Eisner Award winner for Best Cover Artist (2021 & 2024) and the creator of Marvel's Maystorm, she is also celebrated for her signature watercolor style.
Beyond comics, her artwork has appeared on tour posters for TOOL, LINKIN PARK, and BABYMETAL, as well as card illustrations for Magic: The Gathering, One Piece Card Game, and more.
PEACH MOMOKO

Katsuya Terada is one of Japan's most influential illustrators, manga artists, and concept designers, recognized for his expressive line work, imaginative character designs, and draftsmanship.
Terada has worked across manga, animation, film, video games, and publishing, collaborating with major Japanese and international companies. His most celebrated works include The Monkey King, Blood: The Last Vampire, Virtua Fighter 2, The Legend of Zelda, and Nintendo Power illustrations.
Terada has published numerous acclaimed sketchbooks and art collections, including the popular Rakuga King series, which showcases his spontaneous ink drawings and creative process. He is widely admired for his live drawing performances and workshops, inspiring artists around the world with his mastery of traditional pen and ink techniques.
TERADA KATSUYA

International comicbook artist and Bishop creator WHILCE PORTACIO started as an inker to Marvel Comics' classic book "Longshot", then later as a penciler on "The Punisher" in 1988. His success drawing "X-Factor" & "Uncanny X-Men" in the 90s gave him the chance to create his own, now fan favorite X-Men character: Bishop. Whilce was also a co-founder of Image Comics, creating "Wetworks". He also released the successful title "Stone" with his long-time friend and co-creator Brian Haberlin (Stone was all-inspired by Filipino mythology). Whilce also released his other book with film and comics writer Glen Brunswick, called "Non-Humans". In 1996, he returned to Marvel to draw "Heroes Reborn: Iron Man" followed by "X-Force". Whilce signed up with DC Comics and released "Stormwatch", "Batman Confidential" and “Superman/Batman”.
WHILCE PORTACIO
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