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Heather AntosHeather Antos is an Eisner, Harvey, and Hugo nominated editor and story consultant for companies like Marvel and Lucasfilm, as well as independent creators worldwide. Some of her prestigious work has included overseeing the entire line of Deadpool comics for Marvel and the award winning series Bitter Root for Image Comics.
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Lloyd BriggeryLloyd is a renowned freelance artist known for incorporating his realistic style into his work. Lloyd is a former tank commander in the US Army who turned his passion for art into a career after graduating the esteemed Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art, where he also became an instructor and event planner following his graduation. For more information and to check out LLoyd's work, visit https://wallspacehqc.bigcartel.com
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Ron CacaceRon Cacace first logged on the internet at the age of 8 years old and he has never recovered. His love for comic books started early and led him to making fan comics, working at a comic book shop, interning at Marvel Entertainment, running the social media and publicity efforts at Archie Comics, and to his newest role as Content Manager at Zestworld Comics. Ron is best known for shaping the online image of the Archie Comics brand, writing back-up stories in the Sonic: Mega Drive one-shots, and creating the webcomic series Bite Sized Archie along with artist Vincent Lovallo. He is also known for that time he made a bunch of professional newscasters say the phrase "I'm baby" on national television. Ron lives in New Jersey with his wife and cat. Ron will also be in our "LCS" managing his Ron's Pop-Up Comic Shop table.
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Isaac GoodhartIsaac Goodhart is a rising star in the comic art world. After winning the Top Cow Productions Talent Hunt in 2013, he became the featured artist on the acclaimed series Postal for the Image Comics imprint. In recent years, Isaac has been one of the artists spearheading DC Comics YA Graphic Novel initiative on titles Under the Moon: A Catwoman Tale, Victor and Nora: A Gotham Love Story, and Constantine: Distorted Illusions. He is also currently launching a creator owned series with writers James Tynion IV and Tate Brombal via Substack called The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos.
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Ben HarveyBen Harvey is an Illustrator hailing from Philadelphia, PA with a style that ranges from Comics to Manga. He utilizes a range of traditional and digital mediums and focuses on; Copic marker, watercolor, and gouache. Ben has worked for a multitude of publishers such as; IDW Publishing, Valiant Entertainment, BOOM! Studios, and more.
Most recently he has received praise for exclusively published covers for "Something is Killing the Children" and "Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Annual 2021."
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Enrique LopezEnrique "QUIQUE!" Lopez is a freelance artist and writer who started his career in the late 80s but went on to work in advertising for many years, garnering awards and accolades. In 2018 he decided to make a return to the comic book industry by inking a few pieces from fellow artists such as Billy Tucci, Paul Abrams, Jailton Uchoa among others. He has enjoyed success on the convention circuit where he has done numerous shows across the East Coast and Midwest states.
He has been published as writer and artist in numerous anthologies : "Stupendous", "Horrendous", "Not So Fair Tales", "Modern Mythology". He has done covers for a number of independent comics : "Ameri-Kaiju", "Codename:Hunter", "Gunmetal Black Ops". He has been a participating inker in the Inkwell Award's "Joe Sinnott Tribute Challenge. He has also worked as a sketchcard artist for Rusty Ink's "The Earth Trembles" project.
Currently he is the inker of Triple Threat Comic's "Codename Hunter", Inker for the upcoming comic based on the fan movie "Valentine Bluffs", writer of two stories to be published in "Stupid Kids" anthology, as well as additional projects in the works.
He can be contacted for commissions for the show as well as pre-ordering any of his available canvas and metal prints as well as copies of the various anthologies and artbooks. Instagram @art_by_quique Linktree: https://linktr.ee/artbyquique
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Darryl "DMC" McDanielsDaryl McDaniels, better known to the world as hip-hop legend DMC, has recently turned his passion for comics into a career in comics. DMC now also stands for Daryl Makes Comics, as he has launched his own imprint and successful series of books. Darryl will be joining us for a special panel presentation and signing where he will discuss his lifelong connection to the comic world and how it has empowered him through his life and career.
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Erica SchultzErica Schultz is an award winning writer who has also excelled in many other fields in the industry (editor, instructor, letterer). She has written stories for a variety of publishers, including stories featuring Daredevil, Storm, Hawkgirl, Xena: Warrior Princess, and more. Her recent critically acclaimed works include Ringo Award nominated titles Forgotten Home and Strange Tails, her current hit Bylines in Blood, and the upcoming The Deadliest Bouquet.
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No Longer Attending: Phil JimenezExhibitors
“LCS” (Local Comic Shop = Main Show Floor for Exhibitors and Vendors)
The Geekery
19 Little Street, Matawan, NJ 07747
thegeekerynj.com
@thegeekerynj on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook & TikTok
Man-Bear Comics and the
Jersey Shore Comic Book Show
https://jerseyshorecomicbookshow.com/
Needlemeister Designs
https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheNeedlemeister
NJ Comic Stop
@NJComicStop on Facebook, Instagram
@NJComicStop on Whatnot
Origin Comics
https://www.origincomic.com/
@OriginComics on Facebook
Ron's Pop-Up Comic Shop
@Rawnzilla on Twitter
Vandel M. Studios
https://www.vandelmarchen.com
@VandelMarchen on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube
Non-Attending Contributors
Alternate Dimension Toys
Derrick Charm (Artist)
Justina Ireland (Writer)
Liana Kangas (Artist)
Main Street Comics
Marjorie Liu (Writer)
Panther Comics
Tyler Boss (Artist/Writer)
Vault Comics
Wade's Comic Madness