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Suzanne Baumann (Fridge Magnet Concoctions) Suzanne is currently working on an alphabet book which tells a story about a sleepy small town. P.O. Box 1097 Farmington, MI 48332 pholile@aol.com Sean Bieri One of the most gifted artists working in minicomics, Sean is currently laboring on a project titled Lysistrata. 1028 Vinewood Detroit, MI 48216 elevish@metrotimes.net Larry Blake (Psychozort, Kiss Hell, Afterworld) Pam Bliss (B-36) Pam is penning B-36 #3, a Those Kids! graphic novel. Paradise Valley comics PO Box 304 Valparaisa, IN 46384 bliss@netnitco.net George Broderick, Jr. (Comic Library International, Courageous Man) George is working on a number of titles-- Stardust & Thor, Johnny Retro, Chase Villens, Run with Scissors Boy, and Courageous Man. Comic Library International 2049 Alfred St. Pittsburgh, PA 15212 gbstudio@sprintmail.comhttp://www.georgebroderick.com
Barry Buchanan (The Ballad of Utopia) Barry's going all out to promote his critically-acclaimed western series Ballad of Utopia. Black Daze P. O. Box 817 Golconda, IL 62738 tralride@shawneelink.comhttp://www.blackdaze.com
J.Kevin Carrier (Fantasy Theater, Glorianna, Lady Spectra) J. is continuing Fantasy Theatre, an anthology featuring his various costumed supercharacters. Just released is a trade paperback collecting his early Lady Spectra and Sparky strips. 8913 Eldora Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45236 jkcarrier@aol.comhttp://members.aol.com/jkcarrier/fantasy.htm
Mike Carroll (Virtual Asthma) Mike is currently working on Accidentals, Astham Attack, Robostick, and Kernel. 4753-H Olentangy River Rd. Columbus, OH 43214 carroll.166@osu.edu Sal Cipiziano (Altered Realities) Bob Corby (Bunny Blues & Oh,Comics!) Bob is no doubt enjoying a long rest after putting on this fabulous convention! Back Porch Comics c/o Bob Corby 2940 Royalwood Dr. Dublin OH 43017-1904. BackPorchC@aol.com Tim Corrigan (Small Press Comics Explosion) Tyim Courts (Experiencing Technical Difficulties) Tyim's currently working on Thunk Lives, a redo of his Experiencing Technical Difficulties series. He's also doing Raging Ink, a flash online comics site. Magnetic Ink P. O. Box 6611 Cincinnati, OH 45212 tyim@one.nethttp://w3.one.net/~tyim
Kel M. Crum (Sanity-Impaired Cat) Semi-retired, Kel contributes annually to Bob Corby's Oh Comics anthology. 32 W. Goodman Dr. Apt 23 Fairborn, OH 45324 kmartin1001@yahoo.com Quirk and Garb (Cats Wear Mittens) Matt Feazell (Cynical Man) Matt is still wearing that hat he always wears... Tim Fischer (Space Pilot Girl) Shawn Granton (Ten Foot Rule) Shawn's currently working on issue 6 of Ten Foot Rule (see review in April Amazing Montage Magazine) and the anthology Modern Industry. TFR Industries 170 Beaver St. Ansonia, CT 06401 shawntfr@hotmail.com Rachel Hartman (Amy Unbounded) Rachel continues to chronicle the adventures of her young heroine who, in later times, would most certainly have been enrolled in a gifted children program. Ryan "Holgie" Holgersen (Crazy Puppy) Ryan's mini-comics work will include a new Wemic 'n Ted story. Crab Grass Comix POB 752 Indian Trail, NC 28079 dillons@writeme.com Paul Hornschemeier (Sequential) Paul's quarterly series Sequential is rating raves at The Comics Journal and offending his printer to boot (hence he's currently looking for another printer.) I Don't Get It Graphics PO Box 3442 Columbus, OH 43210 paul@sequentialcomics.comhttp://www.sequentialcomics.com
Jay Hosler (Clan Apis) Jay is continuing his great series about the life of the honey bee with Clan Apis: the Screaming Forest. Active Synapse 1556 Tremont Rd. Columbus, OH 43212 hosler.io@osu.eduhttp://www.jayhosler.com/clanapis.html
Kevin Huizerga (Supermonster) Kevin is doing a really cool job on his Supermonster minicomic! Illusion Studios Co-Op (Jonathan Savior, Vistage, Dragonstake,Prime, Major Mogul & Soulwatcher) Wayne Smith reports that he is working on a number of the Illusion Studios series. Frank Parr is working on Illusion's Newbreed Comix titles. Illusion Studios PO Box 403 Defiance, OH 43512-0403 I_S_Publishing@webtv.net illusionstudios@hotmail.com fParr99@webtv.net Max Ink (Ameoba Adventures) Max is working on The Bolt. Onward Studio 1685 Spruce Drive Columbus, OH 43217 onward2112@hotmail.com Bill Knapp (Faith: A Fable, The Furies) Bill is promoting his graphic novel Faith: A Fable and scripting his next graphic novel, A Thorn in the Side, a fact-based historical narrative. Carbon-based Books 2304 Oakland Dr. Kalamazoo, MI 49008 bknapp1@juno.comhttp://www.carbonbasedbooks.com
William Messner-Loebs (The Electrifying Exploits of Boreanna, Enigma of the Frozen North, Brave Old World) Bill is currently working on Boreanna, a kind of feminist version of his ground-breaking Journey series. P.O. Box 558 Pinckney, MI 48169 bmessner@htonline.comhttp://www.htonline.com/~bmessner
Sean Kelley McKeever (The Waiting Place) Sean is continuing his true-to-life dramatic series The Waiting Place for Slave Labor Graphics, and working on Revolt in Metropolis for Caliber. Sean@seanmckeever.comhttp://www.seanmckeever.com
Carla Speed McNeil (Finder) Carla continues to redefine the SF comics genre with her fabulous series Finder. Michael R. Neno (Reactionary Tales, Murder By Crowquill) Michael's promoting his new book Quacky Pig and Friends, and continuing with his legendary Reactionary Tales series. P. O. Box 151303, Columbus, OH 43215 mneno@columbus.rr.com Keith Newsome, Shawn Prince, Marcus Rollie, Jamie Snell (Broken Glass Studio) Keith is currently working on Godsent and Dragon Tale. Jamie is penciling and inking a book called Cherub. Broken Glass Studios 1710 Little Ave. Columbus, OH 43223 huntrpeo@aol.com / keith@bgs-1.comhttp://www.bgs-1.com
Larry Nibert(The Ruz) Larry's currently working on The Ruz. Line and Letter P.O Box 13214 Hamilton, OH 45013 lnibert@aol.comhttp://members.aol.com/lnibert/
Steven M. Noppenberger (Whistle Blower) Steve continues to work on the exquisitely-detailed panels of his political thriller series Whistle Blower. Laura Osborne(Demon-Lillith: creation) Douglas Paszkiewicz (Arsenic Lullaby) L. Neil Pierce (Flyin' Ralph, Psychic Monkey, Reverie) John Porcellino (King-Cat) John continues his well-thought-of personal zine with its autobiographical and zen-inspired strips; he has recently had a collection published by Highwater Books. Brent Riches (The Electrifying Exploits of Boreanna, Enigma of the Frozen North, Rev. Riches Tabernacle of Terror) The rascally Rev. Brent is currently working on Reverend Riches Tabernacle of Terror, as well as The Electrifying Exploits of Boreanna, Enigma of the Frozen North (see Bill Loebs, above.) Scrawling Eye Cutt P. O. Box 141439, Columbus, OH 43214 Alex Robinson(Box Office Poison) Alex is working on the final issue of the sensational series Box Office Poison (#21) for Antarctica Press. He is still considering his next move. 208 W. 23rd St. #1616 New York, NY 10011 bopalex@aol.comhttp://members.aol.com/bopalex
Thomas Scioli (The Myth of 8-Opus) Ian Shires (Dimestore Productions) Ian is currently working on his website/magazine hybrid titled 'Obscurity Unlimited.' Dimestore Productions 6733 Erie Ave. Madison, OH 44057 ian@dimestoreproductions.comhttp://www.dimestoreproductions.com
Justin Shady (Chickenhead) 'The hardest working CEO in showbiz,' Justin is going national on the web with 'the best damned paper in the universe,' namely Chickenhead. Box 1802 Columbus, OH 43216 chickenhead@eudoramail.com Ben T. Steckler (Get Bent, Ska-Toons, Unshaven Chi) 'One Last Ride on the Ghost Truck' is the title of a graphic novel project Ben's submitting for a xeric grant. He's also continuing with his humor anthology Get Bent. POB 7273 York, PA 17404 bsteckler@netrax.net Ray Tomczak (Dr. Bob and Irving) Ray's going online bigtime with Dr. Bob & the Inside Man; he's gotten fanmail from readers in Sweden and Finland! SRD Studios 4050 N. High St. Apt #33 Columbus, OH 43214 srdstudios@go.comhttp://homepages.go.com/~srdstudios
Aaron Trudgeon (Ancient Wisdom Comics) Aaron is working on Lisa Comics. P.O. Box 24894 Detroit, MI 48224 Robert K. Ullman (From the Curve) Rich Watson (Ronnie and David, Celebrity) Rich is currently working on a one-shot untitled anthology. Horizontal Comics 172-32 133 Ave. #11A Jamaica, NY 11434 cptsisko318@aol.com Tom Williams (Crash Comics) Tom's working on Crash Comics #7, a graphic novel, and bringing up his comics website. 730 Riverview Dr. Apt #C7 Columbus, OH 43202 Chris Yambar (Mr. Beat, Fire-Breathing Pope, Aqua Cat) Wild and crazy Chris is currently working on Bart Simpson Comics and 40 Winks, as well as his own ongoing titles. P.O. Box 1260 Youngstown, OH 44501-1260 cyambar@hotmail.comhttp://www.yambar.com
Joe Zabel (The Trespassers) Joe Zabel is currently struggling to complete a 200-page graphic novel sometime this century. Amazing Montage Press P. O. Box 18959 Cleveland Hts., OH 44118-0959 joezabel@hotmail.com http://www.amazingmontage.tripod.com Laughing Ogre (Official Retailer) Daryn Guarino and Gib Bickel run one of the most outstanding independent-friendly shops in the midwest. 4258 North High Street Columbus, OH 43214-3048 TheOgre@mindspring.comhttp://www.TheLaughingOgre.comicpage.com
