SPACE 2025 Exhibitor Bios Part 2

 

David G. Caldwell:

David is a cartoonist whose work spans several genres including horror, science fiction, and autobiography. Best known (so far) for his comics Yankee Doodle Strangler and Heat Death Love. He lives and works in the mountains of Tennessee.

Marcus V. Calvert:
Marcus V. Calvert is a native of Detroit who grew up with an addiction to sci-fi that just wouldn't go away.
His goal’s to tell unique, twisted stories that people will be reading long after he’s gone. For him, the name and the fame aren’t important. Only the stories matter.
You can find his novels, short story collections, and writing guides at: https://www.ivillain.net/projects/current-titles. Or, you can follow him on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TalesUnlimited

Brian Canini:
Brian Canini is a cartoonist that lives with his significantly better half, Amy, and his three amazing kiddos in Sunbury, Ohio. Through his efforts in self-publishing, he has created the award-winning autobio graphic novels Fear of Flying and The Big Year, the critically acclaimed sci-fi comic Plastic People, the award-winning solo anthology Airbag, and is part of the team that produces the Eisner-nominated comics newspaper The Columbus Scribbler.

Gillian Claire:
Gillian Claire is an artist and cartoonist from Frisco Texas. Gillian discovered comics at a very young age and now makes kid comics of her own. Her comics are mostly contemporary, dealing with real life conflict that kids experience everyday, and she loves to put snippets of her own childhood into her work. In addition to her personal work, Gillian has worked with Archie Comics Publications in a multitude of ways and is currently a colorist for their digest stories.

 

Alex Clark:

Alex Clark is an Illustrator and Creative Director living outside of Columbus, Ohio. He has been creating illustrations and graphics for the retail and marketing industry over the past 20 years and illustrating picture books and comic books on the side. 

For more information, visit www.alexmclarkart.com.
Comic Book Work:
- The 27 Club: Rock Anthology (Red Stylo Media)
- Ophelia's Revenge (Red Stylo Media)
- The Strip Anthology (Red Stylo Media)
- Soul Divided/Caged in Flesh Anthology (Red Stylo Media)

- Lost in the Shuffle - Self published comic series

Columbus Cartoon Coalition (C3):
The goal of the Columbus Cartoon Coalition is to establish consistent programming for cartoonists and comic artists in, and around, Columbus, OH. Developing a space to commune and create, we host critique sessions, gallery hops, and other activities to bring local artists together. Gathering creatives from various scenes within the city, our events provide ample opportunities for networking, collaboration, and community building within the medium of cartoon arts.

 

Blumiere Connor:
Blumiere Connor is a writer, artist and sophomore in high school. They created and co-wrote the comic book series The Electric Team, as well as co-writing and illustrating Swann Castle: A Multiversal RPG Setting. They enjoy collecting dolls, surreal art, and the history of animation.

Leighton Connor:
Leighton Connor is a writer, artist, cartoonist, and public school teacher. He lives in Cincinnati with his wife, two children, and a dog. He is the writer and artist of the series Lightning Man and other comics such as Fuzzball & Scuzzball, as well as the co-creator (with his child Blumiere) of the comic book series The Electric Team.

 

Sarah Cooke:
Sarah Cooke is a comics writer and journalist living in Columbus, Ohio. She won Mad Cave’s 2023 Talent Search and the 2023 Negative Space Women’s Comic Book Writing Competition. She is the co-creator of the award-winning sci-fi web series My Human Experience. Her published works include No Spell Lasts Forever, Olive and the Ogre, and an essay in How to Analyze & Review Comics: A Handbook on Comics Criticism. As a comics reporter, Sarah has written for Marvel, DC Comics, Women Write About Comics, CBR, Voice of Youth Advocates, WTAP Television, and more. Read her comics on Substack: sarahlindseycooke.substack.com

SPACE 2025 Exhibitor Bios Part 1

 

80 Proof Comix:
Mini comics since the mid 1980's crossing a variety of topics. Lately been focusing on love of low budget movie making with producer character. Completed a run of comics based on working as a house manager/QIDP for a group home. Also do one panel toons(generally at work).

Nick Arganbright:
Nick is a writer, occasionally writing for radio plays (It's All Been Done Radio Hour), local theater (MadLab Theatre), and acting/directing too.  When he isn’t being creative, you can find him relaxing by playing board games, listening to music, and watching movies and television shows. He currently lives in Columbus, Ohio with his wife Sarah.

Ba Ba Buttons:
Started in 2021 we make high quality, eye-catching buttons and fridge magnets with inspiration drawn from pop culture, music, movies, and political satire. We also sell enamel pins, patches, and several of our designs on block printed T-shirts. The two of us design and press our own buttons and magnets in our home studio space using US union-made parts.

Lief Bennett:
Lief is a cartoonist and illustrator from southern New York (not the city) currently living in Columbus, OH. He has been a writer and an artist his whole life, but only recently thought to combine the two crafts as a cartoonist. His comics focus on exploring his experiences as a trans man who grew up in the church through both autobiographical and fictional stories. His primary project right now is his webcomic, Slice of Lief, a lighthearted diary comic documenting his life in Columbus.

Ethan Best:
Ethan Best is a Columbus, OH cartoonist, illustrator and writer. His comics have been published in the Columbus Scribbler, Horde Magazine, and Hot CoCo. He has also self published three issues of his anthology series Dirt as well as other one-shots and minicomics.

Skye Berggren:
Skye Berggren is an independent author, comic artist, and illustrator from Santa Cruz, California. When not busy selling books or making coffee, they can be found reading books and drinking coffee. Their self published comic, THE FISH WIZARD, is on its third printing.

Blind Alley Comics:
Blind Alley Comics is the premier micropress comic book partnership in Lansing, MI. Rick Schlaack (The Human Cannonball series) and Joe Haines (The Strange Adventures of Bone Boy series) produce only the most ostentatious original art and stories for their own whimsy, and hope others will enable this strange addiction with adoration and money.

Pam Bliss:
Pam Bliss has been making minicomics since 1989 and she hasn't stopped yet.  She is the creator of the imaginary town of Kekionga Indiana and all its inhabitants, and is also one of the team behind the webcomic "The Extras".

Duncan Bryk:
Duncan will be exhibiting with his second major comics project, click. Outside of comics, he's a university student and enjoys running.