GLENS FALLS INDEPENDENT COMIC EXPO

Professional Artist and local Recluse. Creator of “Tales of the Frog Knight”. Illustrator: Marvel comic’s “Beastly buddies”. “Digital Lizards of doom”, “Primortals of Etrah”, Misc. Enjoys weird films and Baking.

Cartoonist and illustrator from the seventh circle of hell, aka Philadelphia

Kamourian King is a super nerdy cartoonist who draws naked, angsty men. I love metal, dark fantasy, and Zelda. Published and created numerous comics.

Emily is a home baker who bakes and teaches classes on page based pastry.

Mads 'Mady' G. is a cartoonist, illustrator, animator, and designer currently based in New York's Hudson Valley. They have worked with high-profile clients including Scholastic, Oni Press, and MARS Candy/Skittles. They also are passionate about LGBT and human rights, especially the rights of transgender and gender non-conforming people.

Mark Belkin and John Gagliano of Can I Get Baloney Comics bringing the heat with their works like DSM-10, Rescue Party and Baxter Stock. Check it.

Sean Kelley is a veterinary technician, husband, father and cartoonist surviving in New York's Capital Region. His work ranges from the autobiographical, Paternity Leave, to the surreal, Robird Segal. He lives with his wife, son, two cats and (runs to check fish tank) four fish.

Mac Maclean (they/them) is a queer and trans Armenian cartoonist based out of Boston. They make comics about grief, games, and bodies.

I am a poet and illustrator who carves symbols to tell stories. The paper is made in my backyard and I stain all frames by hand.

Creator of art and uniquely weird and fun goodies!

Shane Moore is a co-founder of Electro-Magnetic Press, a publishing platform focused on comic books. He is the artist and collaborator on EMP’s flagship book, the OMENS. Upon its completion in 2023, Shane took on all roles to complete the following project: MY NAME IS LADY.

Cosmic Dog House Press is a community-focused, independent publisher specializing in risograph printing, screen printing, zines, bookmaking, and more! We prioritize uplifting local creators and collectives in the Hudson Valley through the printing of independent works, collaborative projects, and periodicals. As an anti-capitalist press, we believe in providing accessible printing for underserved individuals and community needs. At the intersection of magic and revolution, we center liberation movements, playful projects, manifestations of dreams, resources for revolution, and tangible forms of shareable joy.

Chris O'Neal was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. He works in a range of media, from drawing and painting to poster and website design. You can see more of his work at www.chrisoneal.com. Chris lives and works in Kingston, New York.

Douglas Arthur has been drawing comics for print since 1987, and self-publishing since March 1995! This show will mark the 30th anniversary of his first book SlackJaw, which compiled his weekly independent comic strip Tales From The Dougside. He recently published a full-color, hardcover compendium covering his 35 years of comics called Hardcore Dougside! Doug loves to talk comics, movies, and music, the holy triumverate of pop culture!

Steve Urena (he/him) is an indie comic creator best known for writing about fast killer sloths (Slow Pokes 1&2), blind date interrupting zombies (Zombie Date Night), Santa battling robots in the future (X-Maschina, and his demon possessed superhero who gets her powers from cursing (Foul Mouth).

Storyboard Director and Comic illustrator. Creator of Thresholds, Hellhammer, and UnHeroic.

My name is Joey and sometimes I pretend I can make comics.

Javier Cruz Winnik began his career selling his drawings at comic cons and landed an opportunity doing sketchcards for UpperDeck! Seeing no stories about Puerto Ricans in the school he worked at, he self published a book, titled "A Reason to Smile!", starring a little Puerto Rican girl from NYC, showing the positive side of Puerto Ricans in Pop Culture. He's since created 4 books, with a novel on the way, funded on Kickstarter, & has gone on to sell over 4,000 copies! He has since created stories for Puerto Rico Strong (LionForge), Ricanstruction (Somos Arte/DC) & the Harvard Journal.

Robert Christie and Deborah Lang are the co-creators of Crutonia, a land of natural wonders, societies, adventure, and danger. Our books present stories from this world, and are tales for readers of all ages. The work of Crutonia involves long-form graphic novels, short-form comics, illustrated books, and short stories for anthologies. These works include the Quirk’s Quest graphic novels published through First Second Books. The illustrated novel “A Brief Guide to Crutonia: General Guide”, the illustrated short story “The Brief History of Crutonia”, as well as the comics “Where ya going, Ark Ark?”, “Crutonia Shorts I”, “Crutonia Shorts II”, and “Tales from Crutonia” were published through Crutonia Press. Other work includes prints, paintings and sculptures all based on the world of Crutonia. A selection of these works can be found at crutonia.com.

Ryan is an illustrator and printmaker based in the Hudson Valley. He is a maker and lover of comics, zines, & art objects. Find his work at raverylivingston.com

Edanur Kuntman is a Turkish comic artist and creator based in New York. Her debut graphic novel, Tales From Behind The Window, was Eisner-nominated for Best Digital Comic. She loves experimenting with the possibilities of the comics medium. Through her work, she explores themes of culture, grief, and human connection, seeking to better understand human nature—and herself—through stories.

Publisher established 2013 in Rochester, NY.

We will be adding more names as we get people locked in. Keep checking back!