Exhibitors

MIKE W. BELCHER & AMK COMICS
Mike W. Belcher is an eastern Kentucky-based writer/guy who draws. A graphic designer by day, he works on comic projects when he has the time. For the last three years, he’s been focused on making up stories for his all ages MAN IN THE MASK series of books. It’s the story of a grandson continuing the masked identity of his grandfather, but in his own way.

Hailed as a “breath of fresh air,” the series has garnered positive reviews by readers and pros alike. 2019 marks the publication of the first issue of the new regular series which features an eight page backup story by legendary writer Mike Baron (Nexus, Badger).
You can check out his WEBSITE.

OLD WORLD COMICS
Old World Comics was founded by head writer and creator, Todd Goodman, and hosts such diverse comics as the comedic superhero title, Smells Like Pulp Comics with artist Tyler Carpenter, the supernatural thriller Empty Skull with Marcelo Briseno, and the slice-of-life graphic novel, The Book on Me with Briana Higgins and the new sequel, Buy the Book with artist Grace Bolin.  In January of 2016, Old World Comics opened a subsidiary, Killer Serials, which features prose serialized stories such as the best-selling All Hallows Eve and POE: Between Reality, Imagination and Madness.  Visit the websites at www.oldworldcomics.weebly.com and www.killerserials.weebly.com.    

JOE MEADE
Joe is an eastern Kentucky native with a love for writing, storytelling, and tabletop games, especially in the fantasy genre. These interests, coupled with nearly 30 years of experience with various roleplaying games, made it a natural progression for him to create his own roleplaying game.

Joe’s company, NOBLE QUESTS, LLC, has recently released the “Mystic Forces Second Edition” roleplaying game, along with several adventure modules and sourcebooks. Mystic Forces Second Edition is an in-depth, high-fantasy roleplaying game that is the culmination of 23 years of work and revision.
Joe is also the author of a recently published book of short stories titled, “Troves of Fantasy” and has a fantasy board game, “Omens of Destiny”, in the works!
Be sure to stop by and check out the full line of products, or just come by and chat. To see the full line of Mystic Forces products now, head over to www.mysticforces.com.

RONALD R. VAN STOCKUM, JR.
Ronald R. Van Stockum, Jr. is a lawyer, teacher, biologist, writer, guitarist, and recently an actor living on his family's old farm in Shelbyville, Kentucky.

He has a B.S. in Biology from Santa Clara University, and a M.S. and PhD. in Biology from the University of Louisville. He also has his Juris Doctorate in Law from the University of Louisville and practices law from offices in Shelbyville, Kentucky. He concentrates his legal practice in environmental law, and his biologic research in historical phytogeography. Dr. Van Stockum, Jr. has published numerous books, articles, and short stories in the areas of law, science, and creative writing.

MERMAID LAGOON BOUTIQUE
Heather Little is a sculptor artist who sculpts fantasy scenes and creatures. From Mingo county WV, she started Mermaid Lagoon Boutique on Etsy three years ago. Using polymer clay, epoxy sculpt and different types of resins, she brings her fantasy scenes to life in her jewelry and decor creations. Each item is hand sculpted without using any molds, making each piece one of kind.

MONOGRAM MAGIC
Helping you get your geek on in style!  Offering custom printed ID cards and badges.  Also, patches and other quality embroidered items.  We personify you!

HEMPHILL GRAPEVINE CO
A lifelong resident of eastern Kentucky, Mandy Fleming created the Hemphill Grapevine Co to showcase her one of a kind sharpie portraits of pop culture icons. She also makes pop culture and video game related perler bead magnets, keychains, ornaments, etc. 
Instagram: mandyfleming4233
Facebook: Hemphill Grapevine Co.

KURT BELCHER
Kurt Belcher is a writer and artist from eastern Kentucky.  He was educated in the art program at the University of Kentucky.
He was first published in the FANZING PRESENTS: JOB WANTED anthology for Shooting Star Comics in 2003.  Since then, his writing and art have been published regularly in anthologies (SPX ANTHOLOGY 2004) and magazines (BOOK OF DARK WISDOM).  He has drawn UNIMAGINABLE for writer Tom Pinchuk, published by Arcana Comics, SON CHASERS and THE STARS (which he also wrote) for Pilot Studios, STINK and ROTTENTAIL for Source Point Press, WINTER WAR for Caliber Comics (which he also wrote).
He still lives in eastern Kentucky, with three dogs and a big yard.

ASHTON JOHNSON  FOX & BRAMBLE
Kentucky born and raised artist, Ashton Johnson, has been honing her skills in graphic design and illustration for the past several years. Currently working as a graphic designer and baker.

She has been published in several books including AvantAppal(achia), and Inscape Magazine, and has had art displayed in galleries and shops around the state. You can see her work in many local schools and businesses.  Her brand Fox and Bramblesshowcases her illustration and design work by melding the natural with the unnatural and focusing on strange animal forms.

MOUNTAIN MAYHEM
Mountain Mayhem just may be the most fun you ever have being scared!! It's creekside home is on Hwy 3401, three miles outside of Whitesburg Ky.  The permanently set up attraction houses many unique startles and scares, characters you won't see anywhere else, original scenes loaded up with antiques and vintage props, custom costuming and masks made in-house with an amazing crew to bring it all to life! Find your way through the winding hallways, mazes, and makeshift rooms to survive our maniacs and their stomping ground. Each season brings out different inhabitants and gives you new surroundings to venture into.  Get scared yourself, or enjoy seeing your friends scream...make memories to die for!  Featured in The Fright Seeker's Guide to Haunted Attractions, don't let our size or the size of our town keep you from experiencing the big time you will have at Mountain Mayhem! Check out victims' reviews on Facebook and Google.  

ALL ORE NOTHING
All Ore Nothing is a local Appalachian creator and artist who inspires to bring hand made crafts such as necklaces and bath bombs to eastern Kentucky. By using ore and minerals from around the world, All Ore nothing makes one of a kind necklaces handcrafted for each customer. All Ore Nothing is so excited to come to Pikeville Comic-Con for our 1st Year. And we hope you enjoy our hand-made necklaces and paintings! "

 The Pink Turtle Lady ( David Adkins)  
Hazzum Productions
Planet Plush ( Heather Hays) 
Steven Paul Watson
Skippy & Co
Dragon Eye Crafts ( Donna Garrett)
Chuck Mullins
E-Z1 Comics
J.R. Emmerling
Mountain Air Boutique
Geek Corps
Albert Hinkle
Brent McGuire
Miss Kitty Bakery
The Gaming Company
Art By Alyssa Dyer
Rachel & Becky Kays Creations
David Vorbeck 
Hiveforge Chainmail (Derek Weatherbee)