STEVE DILLON

 

Steve Dillon first realized his potential as a serious comic book artist during the production of a school comic book called "Sci Fi Adventures" with school friends Neil Bailey & Paul Mahon in 1975. Dillon's first strip in this comic was "The Space Vampire". This was followed by the "Escape from the Planet of the Apes" series which was drawn to an increasingly high standard well beyond his years. In the late seventies Dillon wrote and illustrated a strip "Pi" in a fanzine produced with Bailey called "Ultimate Science Fiction".

Dillon got his first professional work at the age of 16, drawing the title story in the first issue of Hulk Weekly for Marvel UK, later working on the Nick Fury strip. In the 1980s he also drew for Warrior and Doctor Who Magazine, where he created the character of Abslom Daak. He did a considerable amount of work for the comics 2000 AD and Warrior.

Along with Brett Ewins, Dillon started the comic magazine Deadline in 1988, which continued for another seven years.

Together with author Garth Ennis, Dillon worked on Hellblazer and, later, on the very successful (and critically acclaimed) Preacher which wrapped up in 2000 after 66 issues. Dillon also created the character Dogwelder, featured in Ennis's series Hitman.

Recently, Dillon has done mostly work for Marvel Comics, pencilling for the relaunched Punisher series and new miniseries (also with Ennis), Supreme Power: Nighthawk, and Wolverine: Origins.

As of July 2007 he has successfully sold Preacher to Hollywood for the film/TV series production, although no confirmation on its actual takeup is yet guaranteed.

RYAN STEGMAN

Ryan Stegman is a professional comic book artist currently working for Marvel Comics. His credits include "Incredible Hercules", "Riftwar", "Marvel Adventures: Spider-Man,""Incredible Hulk (Red She-Hulk)", "Sif", and "Midnight Kiss. And lots and lots of covers. Oh, and he likes people.

JASON AARON

Jason Aaron was named by Wizard Magazine as the best comic book writer of 2008 for his work on WOLVERINE, BLACK PANTHER and GHOST RIDER for Marvel Comics, along with HELLBLAZER and his own Eisner-Award-nominated series SCALPED, both for DC/Vertigo. He is also co-creator of the Eisner-nominated mini-series THE OTHER SIDE for Vertigo and current writer on WOLVERINE: WEAPON X and PUNISHER MAX, both for Marvel. He was born in Alabama, but currently resides in Kansas City.

JASON HOWARD

After years of drawing pictures for a variety of independent comic publishers, as well as time spent doing design and illustration work for corporate America, Jason Howard met up with writer Robert Kirkman in 2005. The two worked together on the unforgettable 4th issue of the Pact mini-series from Image Comics.

Upon finishing that the duo felt that there was room in the world of comics for more cool stuff, so they created The Astounding Wolf-Man. Launched on Free Comic Book Day 2007, the first issue was Image's highest ordered free comic book day comic to date. Jason is the co-creator and artist on this book.

RAY VILLAFANE

Born March 5, 1969 in Queens, New York, Master Sculptor Ray Villafane received a BFA in Illustration and Education from the School of Visual Arts in NYC. In 1993, he relocated to Northern Michigan where he lives with his wife and 6 children. Mr. Villafane has had work published in Society of Illustrators Annual of American Illustration, HOW Magazine, Reflex Magazine, Problems & Solutions, and Upper and Lower Case Periodical and has had pieces shown at the New York Art Directors Club, Society of Illustrators Musuem of American Illustration, Spaces Gallery and Jordan River Arts Gallery. Some of Mr. Villafane’s clients include Sideshow Collectibles, Reflex Publications, DC Direct, McFarlane Toys, and Bowen Designs.

DANIEL WAY

A Michigan native, Daniel Way was hired by Marvel Comics immediately following the debut of his self-published, Xeric Award-winning comic book, VIOLENT LIFESTYLE, in late 2000. Since then, he has written several of Marvel’s flagship characters, including Spider-Man, Ghost Rider, The Incredible Hulk and currently, Wolverine and Deadpool.

SKOTTIE YOUNG

Skottie Young is an American comic book artist and illustrator from Chicago, Ill. who works exclusively for Marvel Comics. Originally from Bristol, Tennessee, Skottie moved to Chicago soon before working for Marvel Comics. He now hosts a podcast 'The Devil and Me' with his long term girlfriend Casey McCauley, they have moved to a Ranch in Illinois, after living with her parents for a period. They own a St Bernard puppy called Emma.

Young has penciled several Marvel titles including New Warriors, Human Torch, Spider-Man Legend of the Spider Clan and New X-Men. He's done covers for Cable & Deadpool and Marvel Adventures Iron Man as well. Until recently, he was a regular on the Around Comics podcast and he's currently working on an adaptation of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz for Marvel Illustrated.