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Damon Hurd

Damon Hurd


Damon Hurd is the author of four graphic novels, including his Eisner nominated debut, My Uncle Jeff, the three part A Sort of Homecoming and his latest release The White Elephant. He lives in New Paltz, NY with his wife Kathryn, and their bird Zizek. Look for Damon's and Rick Smith's new work, Temporary, soon. Write Damon.

Pedro Camello

Pedro Camello


Pedro Camello Abengozar was born in Caceres, Extremadura (Spain) in 1974, and has been crazy about comics since then. He remembers reading the death of Gwen Stacy at 6 years old and surviving that impact. For two years, he's worked exclusively in comics. In Spain he has created several fantasy-historic comics like Guido the Black and Treyes. He recently joined Sulaco Studios and with Damon Hurd has created My Uncle Jeff, his first work in America, and the recently released A Sort of Homecoming. His great passions are history, books, comics, nature, beer and his girlfriend Pilar. Write Pedro.

Chris Steininger

Chris Steininger


Chris Steininger (the artist of The White Elephant) was born and raised on a farm in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. He currently lives in Toronto, Ontario. He is self-taught. He is 26. Write Chris.

Tatiana Gill

Tatiana Gill


Tatiana's comix have appeared in over 50 publications, including True Porn, What's Wrong?, Stereoscomic, Dark Horse's 9/11 vol.I, Stalagmite, Kerosene, Mutate and Survive, Matte Magazine, MOXIE, Working for the Man, and Friends of Lulu: Storytime. Tatiana's self published comic books are, to date, Midnight at the Oasis, Read It and Weep!, the Collected Starlite, Life After Tintin vol 1-3, Doppleganger World vol 1-2, Spy-Fi vol 1-2, Drug of Choice, OM #4, and Sleep Machine. Look for A Strange Day from Tatiana and Damon Hurd soon.

Rick Smith

Rick Smith


Rick Smith is best known for his work with the devilish Shuck (which he produces with his wife, Tania). The Shuck Unmasked trade paperback (Top Shelf; ISBN 1-891830-47-3) collects the Ignatz-nominated Shuck Comics plus 48 pages of new material. His work has been favorably compared to that of Seth and James Kochalka. He and Tania live in Denver with their daughter Sage and cat Peco. Look for Rick's and Damon Hurd's new work, Temporary, soon. Write Rick.
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