MATTHEW STURGES - Is a writer with numerous mainstream comics to his credit. Most recently he wrote Final Crisis Aftermath: Run! featuring the Human Flame and, with Bill Willingham, he is taking over the writing of Justice Society of America with issue #27. Sturges’ other works include the comic book series House of Mystery, Shadowpact, Salvation Run, JSA, Blue Beetle, and the Eisner Award-nominated Jack of Fables, co-written with Bill Willingham. He is the author of the novel Midwinter, and his short stories have been published on RevolutionSF and in the anthologies Live without a Net and With Great Power. He lives in Austin, Texas with his wife and two daughters. ____________________________________________________________
JOSH HOWARD - Is a comic book creator in the true sense of the word. He writes and draws all of his own material, and for the better part of the last decade has been entertaining fans with his critically acclaimed series Dead@17 published by Image Comics. Josh comes to the West Texas Comic Con on the heels of the conclusion of the most recent chapter of the series Dead@17:Afterbirth – along with news of the series being optioned as a movie! Josh is also known for his comic books Black Harvest published by Devil’s Due, and the Lost Books of Eve published by Viper Comics. We are glad to have him as a guest at our show! ____________________________________________________________
Paul Benjamin is a writer, editor, supermodel and video game writer/producer based in Austin, Texas. His comic book and graphic novel work ranges from his original manga series Pantheon High to Marvel Adventures Hulk and Marvel Adventures Spider-Man. His stories have appeared in numerous other Marvel titles as well as Tokyopop’s Star Trek: The Manga and Starcraft: Frontline series and Disney/Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. Paul’s video game writing and producing credits include The Incredible Hulk, Spider-Man: Web of Shadows,X-Men Origins: Wolverine, G.I. JOE: The Rise of COBRA and more. And, of course, everyone in the world is familiar with Paul’s long list of credits as a supermodel. For more info, go to http://www.thepaulbenjamin.com.
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DIRK STRANGELY – Dirk is currently working with Scare Tactics on a new comic, and is known for his children’s book entitled “Dirk Strangely’s Darkened Bedtime Stories for Children; Myrtles Broken Turtle,” “Enchanted by Darkness,” and his new pocket book “Agnes and the Flies.” ____________________________________________________________
TWITCHY DOLPHIN – An award winning independent film company based in Austin, Texas - presents their 2nd feature length film FUNNY BOOKS, the story of an unassuming dreamer who finds himself, and true love, while juggling a nefarious boss, a manipulative girlfriend, and a universe of elitist fanboys at the friendly neighborhood comic book store. You can find Twitchy Dolphin on you tube. ____________________________________________________________
LUBBOCK SKETCH CLUB – The SketchClub is an artists group for cartoonists, illustrators and comic book aritsts that meets every Saturday night from 7-10 pm at Freebirds World Burrito (4930 South Loop 289, Suite 250) to draw and hang out. There is no fee to join, just____________________________________________________________
ABILENE 501 st – VADER’s FIST – “The 501st Legion is a worldwide Star Wars costuming organization comprised of and operated by Star Wars fans. While it is not sponsored by Lucasfilm Ltd., it is Lucasfilm’s preferred Imperial costuming group. ____________________________________________________________
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