Exhibitors
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MIKE W. BELCHER is an Eastern Kentucky native who writes and draws his all ages comic graphic novel series MAN IN THE MASK. The story is about the adventures of a small town masked man trying to live up to the legacy created by his coal miner grandfather. It's been called a throwback to a simpler time in comics about fun, adventure and the cool elements of being a masked man. Currently, Mike is working on the follow up comic book series, as well as, taking art commissions.
If you'd like a PG type drawing before or during the con, send him an email to inquire amk_designguy@yahoo.com 8.5x11 Pencil - Head & Shoulders - $5 8.5x11 Ink - Head & Shoulders - $10 8.5x11 Pencil - Full Figure $20 8.5 x11 Ink - Full Figure - $25 You can keep up with his goings on at www.amkcomics.com And at his Facebook page facebook.com/amkcomics |
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TIM FULLER began self publishing his cartoons in Hooha Comics in 1978. He contributed the series “The Blue Beagle,” to Fantagraphics’ Critters and “Cap’n Catnip” to Charlton Bullseye. Tim created countless strips and cartoons for various fanzines, mini comics and magazines, including The Comic Buyers Guide and Starlog.
In 2006, after a self-imposed exile from making comics, Tim began actively creating and publishing his cartoons again. He collected his various “Blue Beagle” stories into a book. In 2009 he began assembling a Cincinnati-based anthology, deliciously titled “Twelve-Way with Cheese.” The collaborative effort brought together a dozen like-minded artists who branded themselves The Zombie Marge Comix Group. Tim’s ongoing projects include SHAM Comics, his rewritten golden age stories, a “Zombie Marge” webcomic, and new HooHa Comics, like The Adventures of Cap’n Catnip. His work cam be seen at hoohacomics.com, zombiemarge.blogspot.com and facebook.com/tim.fuller.5074 |
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RODNEY FYKE is a freelance illustrator and writer from Cincinnati, Ohio. Recently, he spends most of his time working his creator-owned comic series Peanut, Puddin’ n’ Jelly and Pitter Patter, which he pencils, inks and colors. Both series have new issues releasing in 2018. He also recently participated on two Topps Marvel Sketch Card sets. Rodney’s love of all things comics shows in his versatile art style, which varies from high detailed illustrations to a graphic cartoony style. He operates Hazzum Productions with his partner, Tina McElhinney. He is available for commissions and you can see more of his work at the following: www.hazzum.com www.peanutpuddinnjelly.com www.facebook.com/TheArtofRodneyFyke www.instagram.com/rodney_fyke www.twitter.com/rodney |
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OLD WORLD COMICS was founded by head writer and creator, Todd Goodman. Old World Comics 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.com and http://www.killerserials.weebly.com.
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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.
Dr. Van Stockum has published numerous articles in the area of law, science and creative writing. He has published two novels of magic realism and fictionscience. The first is entitled "Markman's Home," and the second, "Cosmos, the Stellar Stalker." He has also published a number of short stories including, “The Great and Terrible Wilderness,” and “Ollie Deaton and the Breathitt County SilverMine.” He has recently placed his popular scientific review, “The Wonder of Natural Life in Kentucky,” in several State Resort Parks in Kentucky. |
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STEVEN PAUL WATSON - Born and raised in the hills of Eastern Kentucky, Steven is many things: a writer, artist, amateur photographer, and avid outdoorsman as well as an all-around geek. His love of writing includes soul-chilling science fiction, fantasy, and all things supernatural/horror. But his true passion is steampunk/alternate reality. Attending more than a handful of conventions a year, he stays close to his geeky roots. When out in nature, Steven enjoys running multiple 5ks a year and hiking the hills near his home. There is no better way stroke one’s imagination than being outdoors in the wilderness having real adventures that feed the ones he puts on page. His talents can be seen currently as one of the 14 writers in the sci fi fantasy anthology Human 76. And later this year in his first full length novel.
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JOE MEADE 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 22 years of work and revision. Be sure to stop by the Mystic Forces table and say hi. Joe and the Noble Quests crew love to chat about gaming and welcome the opportunity to show you what Mystic Forces is all about. To see the full line of Mystic Forces products now, head over to www.mysticforces.com. See you in August! |
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Chuck comes from very humble beginnings in the mountains of eastern Kentucky. He was born in Ohio and relocated a lot during his childhood. One consistent childhood ally was his creativity. Going without meant he had time to nurture his creativity. His art is a highly realistic form built to tell fantastic stories with a sense of wonder and deep-seated emotions to draw the reader into the painting so he or she can thoroughly escape and wander in a place where creative characters and creatures in fantastic landscapes can survive and thrive against overwhelming odds.
Chuck has always had an affinity for art. Born to it, he showed an eye for art and a detail in seeing the world in a different way very early in life. Chuck went on to win the art award at his high school graduation and continued honing his artistic skills with a dean's list caliber bachelor of arts from Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky. He has been working professionally since 1993. Chuck works exclusively as a Digital Fantastic Artist under the business name Chucks ArtBox, creating for businesses and painting private commissions such as illustrations, portraits, fantasy art, concept designs, comic art, caricatures, photo-manipulations, logos and advertising designs. Chuck is also working on personal art projects and plans to self-publish using crowd funding sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo. Chuck also exhibits his work in local galleries and will continue to move forward in exhibits that showcase his fantastic digital art. Chuck is greatly influenced by a wide range of artists from a variety of genres like the fearless fantasy artist Frank Frazetta, the surreal dreamlike art of Salvador Dali, the stylized, action packed comic art of Frank Miller, Esad Ribic and Mike Zeck, and the good girl comic art of Frank Cho, Adam Hughes and Terry Dodson. Chuck's style playfully combines a fully rendered painted fantasy and sci-fi art style with a narrative graphic novel book cover influence. Chuck’s artwork has gone viral and is being featured on social networks and dozens of pop culture websites like WeGeekGirls.com, MoviePilot.com, InspireFirst.com and many more. He is a newly featured art contributor to some of these pop culture websites that include international art websites like TeeNow in Brazil. His future endeavors outside of fine art include plans for Graphic Novels, Fantasy and Sci-Fi Art Calendars, Art Books and more. Chuck has won many awards for his art during his career such as: First Place ACME National Award of Excellence, AAF Fifth District (KY, OH, WV) Gold ADDY Award, AAF Fifth District (KY, OH, WV) Silver ADDY Award, Tall ADDY Award, five Gold ADDY Awards, five Silver ADDY Awards, eight First Place KPA Awards, four Second Place KPA Awards and four Third Place KPA Awards. In addition, he has entered and won many local and city art contests winning numerous, first, second, third and honorable mention awards. Chuck’s artwork can be found on all major social networks @ChucksArtBox or by searching #ChuckMullins or #ChucksArtBox and also at www.ChucksArtBox.com. Browse the gallery and Visit his social networks. Follows, likes and comments are always welcome and appreciated. To hire Chuck for a private commission, please contact him at ChucksArtBox@gmail.com, go to his contacts page at www.ChucksArtBox.com or message him at www.facebook.com/ChucksArtBox. |
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KURT BELCHER is a comic book creator native to eastern Kentucky. He's written and/or drawn a wide variety of comic book projects, including the war epic WINTER WAR for Caliber Comics, horror comedy ROTTENTAIL for Source Point Press, and superhero book THE STARS, animal adventure THE CARRIERS, anthology title KURT BELCHER'S WORLD for Pilot Studios, and independent anthology SPIDERS & STARDUST: A TRIBUTE TO DAVID BOWIE. He also does character designs, business cards and other promotional materials, posters for stage and screen, and book illustrations. |
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CODY EPLING COSPLAY We are local cosplayers out of Knoxville, TN, and have been Cosplaying for a little over 3 years. We spend a lot of our spare time building our characters, attending kids charity events, and enjoying conventions. We've been geeks since birth which is why cosplaying has become such a passion of ours. We have been featured in the cosplay magazine "Cosplayzine", along with various cosplay calendars |
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MOUNTAIN MAYHEM is truly NOT your Momma's Haunted House!! Chaos and the unexpected await you three miles outside of Whitesburg in Letcher County! Mountain Mayhem is a proud member of the national Haunted Attraction Association and was featured in the 2017 FrightSeeker's Guide to Haunted Attractions along with other terrifying haunts spanning the country. Well-known sites including The Scare Factor, Find-a-Haunt, Google and Kentucky Haunted Houses have Mountain Mayhem in their directories to lure the brave in.
Each October, Mountain Mayhem creates an entirely different ensemble of characters and misfits (including ones portrayed by guest actors from Virginia and Richmond, Ky) who await your passage through the creepy venue of mazes and scenes. Chicken doors were busy last season with many terrified souls needing to escape before they made it to the planned exit! While you are there, have the lid closed down on you while in the coffin ride. Yes, it is a REAL coffin! Local talent is hard at work to detail out your experience in addition to the antiquities and commercial props and décor. It's truly unlike anything in the area and many patrons are surprised by what they see housing the frights. Being a permanent location gives it an advantage over pop up haunted houses. Off season events such as Bloody Valentine's and Friday the 13th take place for those who aren't just Halloween minded. |
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RAYMOND G. NEWSOME is an Indie author from Eastern Kentucky and creator of the Rise of the Fallen series and The Adventures of Pipsqueak and Bob. He has three books currently available with three more planned for release this summer, including the third book in the Rise series, Blood and Brimstone. His family means the world, his immediate family, girlfriend and the combination of their five children. A stigma of raising children includes traveling to new places each summer. Reading and creativity are always encouraged. When not writing, Raymond works as a nursing aid for a local nursing home. |
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ASHTON JOHNSON is an illustrator, graphic designer, jewelry maker, and baker, and tutor. Currently she works as a graphic designer and occasional baker.
A passionate fan of anime, sci-fi, fantasy (especially asoiaf) she uses these interests to influence her art. She specializes in illustrations of animals. Her work depicts the subtle uneasiness found in the real world and fantastical through small details, heavy lines and subtle color. Her design work tends to be more lighthearted, focusing on the fandoms she is currently fanatic over and creating emblems and fun designs for herself and others to enjoy. Ashton lives in Kentucky with two cats named Bunny and Aegon, and spends her time reading and working and working some more. Instagram: pa_johnsonart Website: foxandbrambles.wixsite.com/ foxandbrambles Etsy: etsy.com/shop/ FoxandBrambles Tumblr: http:// pennyjohnsonart.tumblr.com/ |
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CUSTOM HORROR DOLLS BY WILL TURNER is a filmmaker and doll artist from Hazard, Kentucky. Since 2016, Custom Horror Dolls by Will Turner has made hundreds of different dolls based on various television and movie characters, ranging from the major horror movie icons like Jason Voorhees and Michael Myers, to The Golden Girls and the Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus.
Each Custom Horror Doll is made from a recycled 11 inch fashion doll, which is customized, repainted, and dressed in a hand-sewn replica of the clothing worn by the character. You can visit the Custom Horror Dolls by Will Turner Facebook page to see all the dolls that he has created so far, and keep up with the new dolls that are added every week. You can also purchase the dolls there, and enter the monthly giveaway contest to win a free custom doll. www.facebook.com/ customhorrordolls www.customhorrordolls. storenvy.com |
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JAMES BURNS is an artisan and musical instrument maker from London Ky. He is the president of the Mountain Heritage Artisans Guild. He specializes in Cigar box guitars and can custom build 3-string, 4-string, 6-string and bass guitars, both electric and acoustic. He also creates Mountain and Stick Dulcimers. All of his creations are one of a kind and completely playable. He has built several custom comic character instruments specifically for the Pikeville Comic Con. You can view some of his creations at www.facebook.com/James Burns Cigar Box Guitars. |
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HIGGINS HAVEN is a horror prop company that specializes in Friday the 13th replica hocket masks and other props from the films. We offer custom made display stands and other display pieces. |
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THE SAPLING CENTER is a youth drop in center for ages 14-25. It's a safe, welcoming, and inclusive place for you to spend time and be yourself. We strive to create a positive, supportive, and fun environment for young people. The Sapling Center offers food, activities, video games, pool tables, and so much more! Counseling services are available and all center services are free.
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MATTHEW BLACKBURN grew up in Pike County Kentucky. A few years ago he moved to Fort Gay W.V. with his wife and kids. Matthew has been working on The Keepers of Balance series going on two years and is currently working on the second book in the series. |
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POPSTITCH is a mother/daughter team from Hurricane, WV and South Point, OH. Hannah creates pop culture related cross stitch buttons and photo realistic portraits, as well as embroidery. Nikki crochets superhero/villain dolls, ornaments, and various pop culture pieces. |
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The seeds of what would become HIVEFORGE CHAINMAIL started in 2014 because the artist wanted a chainmail dice bag. Since then the designs have expanded to a wide variety of jewelry and accessories, even to costume pieces. The main focus of the artist is to create new expressions of beauty and appreciation for his influences.
“The artist behind the Hive, Derek Weatherbee, is a Buffalo native but long-time resident of Wise County, VA. A fan of Transformers, Buffalo’s sports teams, Final Fantasy, Star Trek, and... well, more fandoms than is probably good for him, he resides in Norton with his fiancée, their Boston Terrier, and a heap of pliers.” |
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Hello there! My name is Christa Gay! I’ve been face painting and doing Henna for the past 4 years! I’ve had the blessing of being able to share my love for face painting for outreaches and ministries with my church, local fundraisers, birthday parties, local Comic Convention events and more!! I am also married and have two wonderful kiddos! I grew up in Knott County, but I currently live in Buckhorn! Can’t wait to see you guys August 25th!! It’s gonna be a blast!
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Chris Estep was born in Mingo County, West Virginia in 1975. Growing up in Lenore, he graduated from Tug Valley High School in 1995. Storytelling was always something that got him through the days growing up. It was a gift that was a long time in the making. Chris waited so long to follow a dream that had been calling since he was a child. Follow your dreams because if you do not they will never come true. Many years flew past. Now those stories are coming out. Already a hit Author around the world. His stories takes you to other worlds. Coming off the hit series Zoey and Chase the Dark King is making people talk before it was ever done. Drawing Attention all the way to Hollywood.
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A husband and wife team specializing in unique and original plush designs! PlanetPlush began in a small rural West Virginian town. Product designer, Heather Hays, began making handcrafted plush in 2011 and has recently branched out into manufacturing original character designs. Our goal is to make our adorable plush toys available worldwide!
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Monogram Magic – Embroidery & vinyl shop. Specializing in Geek & Pop culture patches, and other apparel, as well as various themed gifts. |
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Kacey Chumley is a best-selling author, Illustrator, and blogger from Tennessee. She has published over nine books, a blog, and has her art displayed at galleries around the world. Her Instagram is @kaceynoelxox and her art website is www.xoxartdesigns.com. |
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We like to keep it creepy-cute here at Pink October Boutique. We focus on creating nerdy, unusual, and gothic style bows that you can’t find anywhere else. Our bows feature some of your favorite comic characters and other pop culture figures. Make sure to check us out! |
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Heather Duncan Little from Lenore, WV is the creator and owner of Mermaid Lagoon Boutique. She has been sculpting with polymer clay for about 3 years. Fantasy, 80s horror movies and cryptozoology are what inspired her to begin sculpting. She will be selling charms, earrings, necklaces, trinket boxes, jars and 3D pictures.
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