Tuesday, April 15, 2025

SPACE 2025 Exhibitor Bios Part 6

Come experience the mind-bending cyberpunk mystery “Alter-Life” or travel back in time to the 80’s in “Flytrap.” Follow the gripping story of a girl living through WWII in house inhabited by a ghost cat, or get swept away on an epic adventure to “The Neverland,” a moving modern sequel to the original Peter Pan story. AND if you’re looking for something fun for your kiddos, check out Supercats, an educational superhero comic series that helps children learn to read with comics!


Anthony Lamitina:

My name is Tony, I’m an artist here in Columbus. I make comics and prints, usually about ducks and cats!

Patrick Lay:
Patrick Lay is a cartoonist, illustrator, and educator from Northwest Ohio. He is the artist for Death Strikes: The Emperor of Atlantis and a dozen self-published titles, including Multi- The Collected Edition. Currently an adjunct professor in the nationally-recognized Comics and Narrative Practice department at Columbus College of Art and Design, Patrick has an MFA in Comics from California College of the Arts in San Francisco.

 

Jeff Lilly:
Jeff is a writer and editor from Michigan, and part of Pontiac, Michigan-based Imaginos Workshop. He's been involved in comics writing and publishing for the better portion of his life. He currently creates The Extras with Pam Bliss and Katie Hodges.


 Craig Lindsley
Craig Lindsley has had a love of comics since early in his childhood. In 1991, Craig earned his Associate Degree in Commercial Art. After gaining some experience in that field, Craig returned to school and attained a Bachelor Degree in Art with a minor in Education. He formally taught art to Middle Schoolers at Horizon Science Academy. Craig is a member of the Parma Area Fine Arts Council, where he teaches “How to Draw Superheroes.” He donates artwork to a near-by comic book shop that raffles the items to raise funds for a local foodbank. When Craig isn’t creating, he and his wife are enjoying time with his adult children and their cat Doof.


Carl Lucas:
Carl Lucas creates horror comics and zines with American and manga influences. His work is engaging and thought-provoking, often exploring dark and eerie themes through a unique artistic lense. Carl Lucas has also taught various workshops on comics, writing and animation.

Tessa Luicart:
Tessa Luicart is a cartoonist from southeast Ohio. Tessa's work includes comics ranging from the humorous to the horrific. They aim to share their experiences with others through their stories to make those who read them (and themselves!) feel a little less alone.


Robby 'RAW!' Melendez:
Robby 'RAW!' Melendez is a cartoonist working outside of Columbus, Ohio, known for his visually dynamic art and emotionally resonant stories. In 2021, the script for his tropical cyberpunk fantasy, “Rocket Punch Siouxsie: 4884 a.x.” was chosen as the Negative Space Comics Script Writing Contest winner. In 2023, his short slice-of-life sci-fi comic “Homesick” from the Columbus Cartoon Coalition’s BIPOC ROCK anthology was chosen as a S.P.A.C.E. prize finalist for best short-form comic. His work blends the fanciful with the soulful, always staying true to the fun and wonder that drives his love for comics.

T. Perran Mitchell:
 T. took a circuitous path to writing comics by first graduating from Drexel University with a degree in information science and technology. Every term he took at least one class for himself that had nothing to do with his major; 16 credits cost the same as 20. This led to him accidently minoring in Philosophy and nearly attaining a minor in literature. He uses these various interests to inform his writing.

In addition to comics T. also writes short fiction, paints miniatures and when the mood strikes, knits.
T. lives in Phoenixville, PA with his wife and their two wonderful conures, Murphy, and Wallis.

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