SPACE Exhibitor Bios M to P

Michael Marcus:

The last living Hamtramck Idea Man, Michael makes comics, games, and all sorts of other art out of Hamtramck, Michigan

Kevin Marion:
Kevin has been documenting the adventures of CinciGnat, a human-sized bug do-gooder from Cincinnati, Ohio. As a special treat, the minicomic is all-ages and is easy for anyone to color. But the fun doesn’t stop just there. With the addition of Recycled Comics, Kevin has progressed into offering creative solutions for older comics in the form of repainted covers, pinback buttons and one-of-a-kind pop culture creations.

XAN MOF:
My name is Xan Mof! I’m a local comic book artist born & raised in Columbus,OH. I’m a former student from CCAD & have been self publishing my own comics since 2020. The main series I have been working on is “SECRET-O”! It’s about the ex-lead singer of a death metal band turned secret agent! And I’m looking to release the 4th issue this year at S.P.A.C.E. 2023. My first show was at CXC 2022 and I cant wait to get back out there to show more of the world what Secret-O is all about! My character has been featured in 2 issues of the Columbus Scribbler! I have a background in Illustration, writing, and fine art! 

Robert Monsarrat:
CCAD grad Robert Monsarrat has enjoyed drawing monsters and dinosaurs since he could first hold a pencil, and has been working on a comic about his lizard-man character, Rarraku, for about that long, too! Come to his table to discuss all the latest monster happenings!

Joseph Morris:

Joseph Morris is the owner and operator of TORC Press, a Small Press Comics Publisher based out of Central Illinois, and is in his 23rd year of making comics.  TORC Press most notably publishes the Quixote Coyote Daily Strip, as well as various Dolphin Bros comics, and the surrealist epic, Cozmic Taco.  Joseph has exhibited his work all over the US, and has been a regular at SPACE since it was in that one hotel that got demolished.  Not the second one.  The first one.

Jason Morrow:
Jason Morrow is a cartoonist from Philadelphia, PA who draws humorous comics, zines, and illustrations for his own amusement which will hopefully amuse others as well. 

Mullet Turtle Comics / Steve Steiner:

Mullet Turtle Comics showcases humorous comics, cartoons, and other assorted self-published zines and books, all written and illustrated by Steve Steiner. His current series is Odd Clods, strange graphic design comics printed in an oversized newspaper format. Special thanks to his loving wife, Jennifer who assists with editing, proofreading, and reigning in his more terrible ideas.

Michael Neno:

Michael Neno has been writing, drawing and publishing comics, zines, coloring books and more for 35 years. In addition to designing concert posters and album covers, he freelances penciling, inking, lettering and coloring comic books and has worked for Cracked Magazine,

Keith Newsome:
I have been drawing since before I can remember, illustrate dragons and creator of Godsent.

The Nice Place:
The Nice Place is a publisher of short form comics from emerging artists, based in Columbus, Ohio. The Nice Place aims to strengthen and encourage the Columbus, Ohio comics community through its efforts to highlight the constant stream of new talent coming from the city. We are passionate about our city’s history, diversity and culture of comics. We aspire to publish the creators whose art and storytelling is as rich as the medium of comics itself. 

Operation Comic Book:
Nonprofit 501c3 promoting literacy of all kind using comic books and the practice of sequential art storytelling. 

Maryanne Rose Papke:

Maryanne Rose Papke self-publishes comics online and in print. Her comics are usually weird, often silly, typically cute, sometimes sad, and occasionally epic.