Aaron Lambert Art

Aaron Lambert is a realism artist specializing in comic and pop culture paintings using digital and traditional media.

Adam’s Artbox

Working primarily an ink & watercolor, as well as other mediums such as red wine & coffee, Adam is a self taught artist. His catalog of work ranges from original concepts, both light and dark, to his love of horror and pop culture.

All Sorrows

All Sorrows is the moniker of Sean Peacock, an illustrator and comic artist based in Dearborn, MI. The art of All Sorrows embraces retro aesthetics, vintage comic art, horror, fantasy, and psychedelia.

Alyssa's Creations

Hello, I am Alyssa! I love to create stories, anything from small animations to graphic novels. What I like most about storytelling is the ability to explore a character and how they grow and change, even better when they influence change in others

Andrew Heath Design + Illustration

Andrew Heath is a graphic designer and illustrator from Lexington, Ky who is known for blending retro minimalism and vibrant pop culture references in a way that feels both nostalgic and fresh.

Art by Brad Lied

Brad Lied is a Warren based graphic Illustrator that uses his passion for Comics, movies, and video games to create abstract drawings that convey certain moods, traits, and stories.

Art by Zaheroux

There is a magic in the world that cannot be described. It is found among the plants and animals as they follow the cycle of life and death. I want to capture some of that magic in my art.

Art of Bianca

Acrylic painter of nonsesnse. Universal Studios gallery artist.

Art of Dave Brown Jr

Hey there! Get ready to meet the incredible Dave Brown Jr., a talented comic book writer and illustrator hailing from the vibrant city of Detroit, Michigan! He’s the creative genius behind the action pack series, 1-313 presented by Thru the storm.

Art of Donald England

Donald England is a Michigan based artist specializing in creepy and macabre art for the last 30 years. His art has been featured in Late Night Snack, Erie Tales and Deadworld. He is also the co-creator of Lethal Lita and Plague of Man.

Art of Kellianne Stakenas

Kellianne Stakenas is a fantasy artist who specializes in dragons. Her primary tools of the trade are traditional pencil, ink, copic markers, and an artist tablet.

Art of Logan Monette

Logan Anthony Monette, a gifted artist based in Battle Creek, Michigan, has carved a niche in the art world with his meticulous and mesmerizing pointillism pieces. Known for his dedication to the technique, Logan captures intricate details with dots.

Arts By Hadia

I am a self-taught, award-winning artist who has been painting since grade school. I specialize in oil paintings, but I also excel at acrylic paints, watercolor, gouache, and digital. I sell prints of fan art and I accept commissions.

ArtSmith Press

ArtSmith Press is writer/artist duo from Flint, MI, made up of J.R. Harris and Sam Moore. The two have been collaborating on comic books, zines, and art. Some works include The Mountain Grove, Mittens: Space Pilot, and Human Halloween.

ArtsyWithAsh

ArtsyWithAsh is an artist who explores various media to showcase her passions for TV shows, video games, and other interests. She crafts unique pieces of original art and designs tote bags, earrings, and keychains that reflect her enthusiasm.

Atomic Cryptid/ Space Yeti

Adam Klimek is the lead research at Atomic Cryptids. Documenting and sketching all cryptid and atomic super humans that survived the nuclear fallout. Art work is fun with retro flare. Combining cute and unique takes on the most iconic characters.

Author Christina L. Barr

Christina L. Barr is a singer, songwriter, and author of more than 30 books, eighteen published thus far, for readers young and old. Barr is also a graphic designer and videographer. In 2013, she founded Ninja Dust Publishing.

Ava Schrager

Ava Schrager- versatile Artist and Creator, Ava is a powerhouse of creativity and storytelling. Ava's artistic range spans from vibrant anime and dynamic cartoons to stunning realism, making her a sought-after talent in the industry.

Bearded Artist

Where you make your memories is where I draw the line.

Bill Embil Commissions

I am a freelance commission artist and art educator based in Holland,MI. I enjoy connecting with new and returning fans.

BoldEgoist

BoldEgoist is a dynamic duo from metro Detroit whose illustrations adorn all manner of merchandise, such as pillowcases, masks, lanyards, and more! Current hyperfixations: DPxDC crossovers, Borderlands, and Ghost B.C.

Bowie Art

From New Orleans, Bowie has been a professional artist since 16. On the comic con circuit for 16 years, Bowie also does projects for trading cards, book publishers and fine art purveyors including Marvel, Upper Deck, Heritage Publishing, and Paramount

Brett R. Pinson

Brett has been writing and self publishing comics since 2005. Starting with co founding Boomtown Press with John M. Styrk Jr and since then working with several other artists and writiers and most recently co founding Bardstone Publishing.

Brian E Arts

Brian E Lau, creator of graphic novels, Inferno City Firehouse on the lives of real Detroit firefighters, Staunch Ambition, an epic sci-fi supernatural, & Blood of the Baptist on the Life Of John The Baptist. With music featuring GRAMMY winners.

Brittney Ann Art

Brittney Jackson is a full-time artist from Florida who specializes in unique, endearing cartoon character design and illustration. She sells her work at comic cons across the country and also freelances in illustration and comic projects.

Calandra Studio

Known for his work with Heavy Metal Magazine as a cover and calendar artist, Michael Calandra also writes airbrush tutorials for top industry publications. He is featured regularly in many airbrush magazines as a cover and tutorial contributor.

Chris Ehnot

Chris Ehnot is a professional cover artist who has worked with MERC Publishing, Counterpoint, Zenescope, Absolute Comics, Titan Comics, Topcow Comics, Aspen Comics, Image, Dynamite, Ablaze Publishing, Still Ill, Coffin Comics, and Big Dog Ink.

Chroma Coma

W. Andrew Sheppard is the creative mind behind Chroma Coma. He is known for his use of vibrant oil pastels to make pop culture portraits. His originals are framed in a handmade wooden frame that he makes for them himself.

Corinne Roberts

Corinne Roberts is an illustrator working in comics and children's books (Bug Bites, Drawing Dragons and the Out and About series). Her other illustration projects include the Wanderlust Deck and Dragon Calendar series.

Cosmic Raelum

CosmicRaelum is your local artist from space! Local to the Michigan Con Scene, I offer a wide variety of fandom merch both niche and mainstream. I make prints, charms, stickers, buttons, pins, cups, you name it! Stop by and say hello!

Cuteness & Vexation by Nat Rodgers

Nat Rodgers has been illustrating silly animals with funny quotes for over a decade. She has a deep love and in-depth understanding of all manner of creatures, and uses her art to illustrate their relatability to us through meme-ish humor.

D-Pad Dungeon

Artist: Kevin Johnson Profession: Graphic Designer Age: 46 About Kevin: Kevin has many qualities that make him a cut above most people. He is a hard worker, dedicated to his art, loyal and trusted friend. His hobbies include video games, watch

Diana Teeter Art

I am an artist and illustrator who paints cute animals doing human things. I am inspired by pop culture, people watching, and the nature that surrounds me. My goal with my art is to make people laugh and smile.

Dillie Pickles

Dillie Pickles is a fantasy illustrator creating original works using traditional media. They combine their love of fantasy and their connection to life, death, nature, and the stars to immerse themselves and their audience into other worlds.

Dreambush

Alicia Bush is the illustrator Dreambush located in Atlanta, GA. Her drawings have dreamy, cozy, mysterious vibes. She's inspired by favorite things such as dreams, nature, animals, rainbows, dark, cute, magic, and psychedelic stuff.

Drew Norman

Drew is an illustrator and designer with a BFA with a focus in Illustration from Kendall College of Art and Design. He has a deep love for comics and science fiction and is eager to give back to these genres.

EmByMarissa

Hey! I’m Marissa, the one-woman army behind EmByMarissa. I create alcohol ink paintings, art prints, stickers and more. My art style is unique and maximalist, using the negative space to create silhouettes of beloved anime and pop culture characters.

Endurance Comics

DJ Bond (he/him) is an author and comic creator behind Endurance Comics. Endurance Comics, known for their story The Shadow Agency, focuses on creating stories with diverse characters who make a difference.

Erik Whalen

Erik Whalen, like many other artists here, loves to draw. Although he finds it uncomfortable to write his own bio, he’s gonna power through it because he loves to be here at the Motor City Comic Con.

Fil Romero Art

Fil Romero is a Michigan based animator and comic creator that offers up a large selection of buttons and stickers of various fandoms, as well as prints, original comics, and on-site sketch commissions.

Francis Vallejo

Francis Vallejo is an award-winning, Detroit native, Mexican-American artist whose works have been exhibited in major national publications, art galleries, and museums. Vallejo earned his Bachelor’s degree from Ringling College of Art + Design and hi

GLAHW - Great Lakes Association of Horror Writers

Great Lakes Association of Horror Writers (GLAHW) is a collective and compendium of writers, fans, and misshapen children all huddled together to share their love of Horror, Dark Fantasy, Sci-fi, and True Crime. We love words to death.

Glitchd

Howdy! Glitchd is your one stop pop culture shop for all of your trinket needs, hand-drawn & hand-made. Run by illustrator Morgan Breitschuh, her work smashes wild-western and contemporary eastern imagery into exciting illustrations with vivid color.

Helianthus Hollow

Two friends who hyperfixate on too many things

HEROFIED

Herofied specializes in creating art pieces based on sci-fi, superheroes and pop-culture icons. Offering a unique presentation and product, Herofied's touring gallery of large, shiny metal prints can be seen from the opposite side of any showroom.

Heroineburgh

Heroineburgh is a live-action superheroine TV series and comic book produced entirely in Pittsburgh PA with 3 seasons of episodes for download and 4 comic issues available. We are also part of the Comicsburgh collective of Steel City comic publishers

HollowRam

I am a fantasy and surrealist illustrator who is a big fan of comics, animation, and all forms of creative storytelling. I hope to create works that are the reflections of my interest, travels, and musings. I'm also a co creator of a Beau Ideals.

Holly Ash Author

Holly Ash is the author of The Journey Missions series and Cleansing Rain duology. She prides herself on writing smart, sassy female characters that she wished she could have found in books while growing up. She has worked for the last fifteen years

Hyperbooster Studio

Bordin Marsinkul is an accomplished lifelong artist. As a graduate of Academy of Art with a BFA in Visual Development he worked for Lucas Arts, Disney, Imaginative Inc, ARCHAIA Entertainment LLC, and Sakura Of America. For the last 13 years, Bordin h

IllusionCantHurtMe

Veronica Schoemer, AKA IllusionCantHurtMe, is an illustrator and animator who’s super passionate about what she does. In 2021, she graduated from Grand Valley State University with a BFA in Fine Arts with an emphasis in illustration.

Imaginos Workshop

Imaginos Workshop is a creative engine featuring a diverse group of creators. Our media ranges from comics to podcasts to scripts. As our company motto simply states, "We Make Cool Stuff!"

Jacob Walker Art

Independent artist and illustrator working for Magic the Gathering, WizKids, Paizo, Eye of Newt Books and more. Creator of Critical Critters (cute baby dragons with dice).

Jason Moore

Jason has worked as an inker in the comics industry since 1989. His published works include TMNT, Army of Darkness, Batman: Haunted Gotham, Spider-Man Megazine, Evil Ernie: Destroyer, Leatherface, Halloween, Masters of the Universe, GI Joe and more.

Jason Westlake Illustration & Design

Jason Westlake is a freelance illustrator and graphic designer from the Metro Detroit area. His love for movies and movie posters is translated in his own minimalist versions of his favorite films.

Jay A Defoy

Jason Westlake is a freelance illustrator and graphic designer from the Metro Detroit area. His love for movies and movie posters is translated in his own minimalist versions of his favorite films.

Jay Fosgitt

Jay Fosgitt has worked in comics for twenty years for publishers such as Marvel, Image, IDW, Boom/Archaia, Disney Publishing and Archie Comics, as well as published his own comic, BODIE TROLL, under his own imprint, Cheeseburger Press.

Jerry Shirts

Jerry Shirts has been a staple in the local art community since 2007. He uses spray paint to make his original art pieces from horror, music, popart, movies and comic book related images. A crowd favorite at MC3 since 2013.

Jidou Art Studio

Bridging the traditional and pop culture world, Jidou Art Studio specializes in traditional ink wash paintings of anime, game and original characters.

Joe Corroney

Joe Corroney is a professional comic book artist and Star Wars illustrator for Lucasfilm and Disney. He has also created artwork officially for Marvel, DC Comics, Indiana Jones, Star Trek, Stranger Things, The Walking Dead, X-Files and Doctor Who.

Jon Elliott Art

Professional artist for video games and tabletop, turned full time convention vendor! Stop by for all your spooky themed art across a range of genres and IPs!

Josh Ryhal Art

Josh Ryhal is a ballpoint pen artist who hails from Youngstown Ohio. He has spent several thousand hours over years developing and honing his craft. He is obsessed with mastering his craft and creating the highest quality art.

JUSSCOPE

Justin Orr is an illustrato r& animator from Northern California. He has worked in numerous artistic fields including animation & advertising. He’s worked with companies such as Nickelodeon and Wild Brain and spent time in Japan as a concept artist.

Karlz Inner Kreationz

Karlz has been a working artist for 4 years. While their main work is tattooing kawaii, anime and comic styles they also transitioned those styles into merch and art pieces that you don't have to permanently put on your body~

Kyle RISE Irving

Kyle "RISE" Irving creates his bold, eye-catching statement paintings by employing aspects of graffiti, comic art, street art, and gestural drawing.

LAST SON COMICS LLC

Terrell Culbert is a comic book artist and writer, who specializes in commissioned art work. He can be found in attendance at comic book conventions all over the mid-west.

Leia Doodles

Leia Huddleston, daughter of Terry Huddleston, is a young artist who wants to bring a fun and unique spin on loved characters! She experiments with art styles and offers a wide range of art 1

Leo Leibelman

Leo Leibelman began his career for Marvel comics in Savage Sword of Conan ,he has done work for many companies including Heavy Metal topps acclaim Lucasfilm and Disney tv,along with working on dozens of movies /tv doing storyboards and concept art

Leon LeClaire

Leon LeClaire is an Ohio comic book artist. Working as a penciler and inker for the past 4 yrs. He is mostly known for horror comics. But has recently started doing exclusives for main stream titles. His art style is detail with beautiful line work.

Lone Wolf Comics

Rob Multari is the writer/self-publisher of Lone Wolf Comics. Currently, Rob has self-published Night Wolf #1-9, Volume 1 & 2 trade paperback that collects 4 issues each, and the 1st 3 issues of his new series, Snow Paw, featuring art by Mog Park.

Lucky Cat Market

When I’m not eating noodles I’m drawing and making cute stickers! Hi, I’m Justine and I run Lucky Cat Market. I make charms, stickers, enamel pins, and more! Can’t wait to chat with you!

majaNATION

Jonathan Rosenbaum, or majaNATION. His quirky, creepy cute illustrations are available in prints, enamel pins, and original books. He has designed and produced, 3D characters in resin with electric tea lights, called FriteLites.

Martian Ink

Tom Savage is the multi international award winning artist behind Ash & Raimi and a commercial illustrator who has worked on many licensed properties. Additionally, he is also the developer of the board games Grimoire Quest and One of Us.

Matsumoto Art

MATSUMOTO ART is a design practice that offers a collective of original and licensed artworks that celebrate the nostalgic experience!

Maydak LLC

As a kid Mike Maydak dreamed of working with big cats like lions and tigers. He failed miserably, and instead settled on being an artist.

MEA Illustrations

Megan Affolter is a Pittsburgh, PA born artist/ illustrator. She has been selling her prints of her art at comic conventions since 2015 and has been working in illustrating business since 2020. Her artwork is known for its vivid color and whimsy!

Media Hoax

I have been working professionally as an animator for 15yrs first in Canada on children’s tv and then in California on games. I transitioned the last two years into working for myself doing fan art.

Mess Bucket Comics

Dominic Riggio is the owner of Mess Bucket Comics a Detroit Michigan based, self published and Independent company. Dominic travels to over 20 comic conventions a year since 2011. Dominic is the writer of Rowdy Roddy Piper: The Kilted Avenger comic

Misty Bondy

Misty is a Detroit based Artist/Illustrator that specializes in female based artwork with a macabre twist.

Narciso Espiritu

Narciso makes pictures that are kinetic, saturated, and “menacing." He teaches illustration and comics at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit.

Nate Jones Design

Nate Jones Design combines typography and illustration to create truly unique pieces of Pop culture influecned and original art, in poster, print and sticker form.

NekomimiPUNKS

Dem Humes are a funny lot. Fightin' and bickerin' ovah noffin at all. Dey do make somting propah tho! Gits make a good waifu. We needs to find dis NekomimiPUNKS, krump anyfing in dah whey BOIZ! -unknown Warboss recording

Peggy Christie

Peggy Christie is an author of horror and dark fiction. She is a founding member of the Great Lakes Association of Horror Writers, as well as a writer for the Cinema Head Cheese and Malevolent Dark websites. Check out her webpage themonkeyisin.com

Peter Smith

Peter is a professional artist, creator, and writer who has worked for companies including Disney, Dynamite Entertainment, DC Comics, Skybound Entertainment, Image, IDW, Nickelodeon, Crimson Fable Studios, Aquatias Comics, and Charter Comics.

Pointillism Art by Judy

I've been drawing ever since I could hold a crayon. It was in the 7th grade though, that we were given an assignment to draw a picture using only dots. I surprised myself and did a good job! Which inspired me to continue using that medium of art.

Pop’s Art Mart

John Martin has been an illustrator and graphic designer for over thirty years. He’s a graduate and current adjunct professor of Illustration at the College for Creative Studies.

Pumpkins & Pomegranates

Pumpkins & Pomegranates is run by artist Sarah Mills. She has spent her life and artistic career consuming and creating spooky pieces of art. Her current project is designing a Halloween theme tarot deck in which every card is an original painting.

Punch It! Graphics

Punch It! Graphics is your home for retro inspired pop culture artwork, Fallout props and cosplay ID badges.

Robert Bruno

Artist, nerd, and self-proclaimed professional kickball player Clients include Disney, Lionsgate, Philadelphia Eagles, Marvel, ESPN, Apple+ Prints

Roberto Armstrong

Roberto Armstrong is a multi talented comic book artist/creator based in Lansing,MI. Currently working on his new project Knight Rangers.

Rolling Squid Bones

Rolling Squid Bones Comics is an indie comic collective created by Chad Perkins, Hadia Bjornbak, and Blake 'Gio' Mathias. Their focus is on unconventional and darkly imaginative storytelling, often venturing into horror, supernatural, and noir genres

scare-o-line

scare-o-line is a Michigan based dark fairytale artist. Her work is inspired by vintage storybooks and folklore and uses traditional and digital art to create new spooky and beautiful imagery.

Schmidt n' Giggle

Greg is a freelance illustrator from Madison, WI, known for his art style that brings to mind classic cartoons. His unique blend of modern and vintage pop culture elements makes his work enjoyable for all ages.

Scott Zambelli

Creator/Writer/Artist for Bardstone's Crimson Shadows series, Scott has worked for a number of major companies over the years such as Lucasfilm/ACME Archives, Topps Trading Cards, etc... Now he focuses on his self-published comics and novels.

ScreamPrints

Steve Jencks is a graphic designer and illustrator that specializes in mashups of classic cartoons and horror films as well as clever vintage horror mashups.

Seth Groves Illustration LLC

I an illustrator and traditional painter from Indy. I have done officially licensed work for Star Wars, Marvel, and Tiny Onion. I love experimenting with vibrant colors and raw textures and most of my work is painted traditionally.

Shannon Burton

Shannon is a freelance artist, illustrator. and graphic designer based out of southeastern Michigan. Her work primarily focuses on pop culture paintings and movie poster art, but she's worked on everything from brand design to pet portraits.

Shoujo Havoc

Shoujo Havoc is a merch artist and illustrator who vends at many shows all over the United States and would love to geek out with you! She loves FFXIV, dungeon meshi, Dragon Age, and probably that new thing you're watching too - come say hi!

Silodraw

An artist who creates artwork to improve his own skills and to help inspire others to do the same.

Smushbox Art

Smushbox is a contemporary pop artist using traditional and digital mediums to create bright saturated colors and whimsical esoteric themes. The work combines a classical painting style with a cartoon aesthetic on a range of original art and prints.

Michigan born self taught Oil painter specializing in Classic Horror from the golden age of horror. Commissions available.

TerisTauArt

Tau, an Indiana-based artist, specializes in anime and graphic design elements. They've worked on several freelance projects while doing conventions under Terry Huddleston's apprenticeship.

Terry Huddleston Art

Terry has one America's largest selections of nostalgic pin-up art. He's also designed toys and other various merchandise under the Marvel, DC, Disney/Star Wars license.

The Art of Ron Jacek

Local artist has been influenced by artists such as Ed Roth, Berni Wrightson, Mort Drucker and Jack Davis. Self taught by learning from the masters.

The Chalk Girl

Beth Zwolski Tobias has been drawing since her mother placed a crayon in her hand. She now creates larger-than-life sidewalk chalk murals and dusts up convention halls across the country.

The Goblin Arcade

The Goblin Arcade is the gamer nerd love child between Mortician Addams and Lisa Frank.

The Shepherd

Andrea Lorenzo Molinari is co-writer of The Shepherd, a five-volume, OGN series with Scout Comics. He serves as editorial director for Scout Comics, editing over 180 different IPs. And he has worked as editor for Caliber Comics and Amigo Comics.

Thomas Edward

Thomas Edward is a Michigan based author who grew up on comic books and science fiction and brings his world of superheroes and stories into the books and novels for fans of all ages!

Tim Kafantaris

Tim Kafantaris is a Michigan based animator and illustrator who enjoys creating digital works with themes of fantasy, dreamscapes, and adventure.

Tina's Text Portraits and Designs

Tina Barr is an author, artist, and minister. Her work spans various mediums and styles from Text Portraits to miniature paintings. She started traveling the country to sell her artwork at 15.

TL Shively - Author

TL Shively is a Michigan native who grew up dreaming of stories and now puts them down on paper. She is a wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoys writing and crafting as well as spending time with her family.

Tom Ryan's Studio

Just your friendly neighborhood geeky artist. Based in CT. Designing fine art posters, enamel pins, and variant comic book covers! Be sure to stop by and pick up my Exclusive Variant Cover’s of Thundercats #1 and Boomtube Comics Exclusive, their fir

TriStarr

Indianapolis-based comic cover artist. First published in 2021 with two Dynamite store exclusives through Comics Elite. Cover work includes Udon, Zenescope, Merc, and Coffin.

Ukiyo-e Heroes

Artist Jed Henry lived in Japan for two years, and fell in love with traditional Japanese art. He incorporates the Ukiyo-e style into his popular art, and even makes real handmade Ukiyo-e pritns!

Uni & Umi

Hi there, my name is Jessie, and I am the artist and owner behind Uni & Umi, a small business focused on creating cute merchandise to create a cozy lifestyle for anyone!

Urban Style Comics

A self taught artist, who learned to draw by looking at the images from Marvel and DC.. I began writing stories and eventually created my own publishing company Urban Style Comics, and began developing my own stories and likeness.

Warren A Heim

Warren A Heim is the creator of the comic book titled 'Lost in the Land of the Realms'. A series based on the adventures of Albert Finnigan in the strange and wonderful Land of the Realms. Warren has a Bachelors degree in Fine Arts from E.M.U.

Wayward Cross Studios

Wayward Cross Studios is freelance artists Landon Franklin, Brandon Franklin and writer Paul Corn. They have worked on the long running web comic Zokusho, Ogden Falls, Traitor's Grace, and are currently working on Waifu Apocalyspe and Al Snow comics

Webb Comics

Webb Comics is made up of Artist Tracy Stoops and Writer Matt Wilson. Webb Comics has been producing independent comics since the year 2000, including our current series titled The Bad Burrito. We also produce art prints and video game inspired art

Will Jones Art

Will Jones is a SPACE prize winning comic book artist and freelance illustrator residing in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His comic career is primarily built in small press and creator owned series as well as tabletop gaming and cover illustration.

Willow & Roxas

I’m Sarah, the artist behind Willow & Roxas. All of my art is inspired by witches, women, & horror. I love to work traditionally with watercolor & ink. My goal is to be inclusive and empowering with my art, showing that there’s a bit of magic in us.

Woodenpaint / Space Yeti

CCS / gallery displayed artist, multi media and graphic / comic illustrations

Hello! I am a mostly original illustrative artist who loves the occult and dark fantasy! I enjoy comics, both independent as well as manga works. My work tends to incorporate story elements, referenced in composition and artistic decisions.