Scott Kolins - Blue Beetle

2018-04-27 East Coast Comic Con, Secaucus, NJ

Scott Kolins is an illustrator, writer and creator of multiple superhero and science fiction comic books. His main credits are as a penciler, but he is an established inker and colorist as well. Kaolins has illustrated numerous titles for Marvel Comics from 1992 to 2008, including Excalibur, Hawkeye, The Amazing Spider-Man, The Thing, The Avengers, She-Hulk, Wolverine, The Fantastic Four and others

Kolins has also illustrated several DC titles including Green Lantern, Superbly, Legion of Superheroes, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Superman/Batman. Kolins started work on Blue Beetle in 2016

After studying at the Kubert School, Kolins landed a job with Valiant Comics, before moving on to Marvel

Kolins is credited or co-credited with the creation or co-creation of several characters including Peek-a-Boo (Flash super-villain), Iron Maniac Gear (alternate universe Iron Man), Tar Pit (Flash super-villain) and others

The Blue Beetle (Jaime Reyes) is the third incarnation of the character, created by Keith Gifffen, John Rogers and Cully Hamner. The original Blue Beetle, Dan Garret first appeared in the Fox Feature Syndicate Mystery Men Comics #1 (August 1939)

Karl Slominski - Astronaut

2018-04-28 East Coast Comic Con, Secaucus, NJ

After I obtain the sketches I had planned for a specific convention, I walk the room to look for unexpected surprises. Karl Slominski gave me the wow feeling. His con banner featured a skeleton astronaut, which grabbed my attention. I explained my collection and asked if he would be able to reproduce the astronaut, which was very detailed. I appreciate the detail Karl was able to provide in a small sketch.

Karl Slominski is a graphic novelist and an alumni of the Joe Kubert School of Cartooning and Graphic Arts. His work has been featured in a wide rate of cartooning and illustrative outlets, including the graphic novels Golgotha (written by Andrew Harrison), Run Like Hell (written by Jeff Dixon) and Ashes: A Firefighter's Tale (written by Mario Candelabra) Tad Caldwell and the Monster Kid (written by Kurt Amacker). His recent works include his creator-owned comic book series Star Child, Fixer and the graphic novel Teeter Topple.

Slominski has also worked in the film industry, notably for the horror anthology The Mortuary Collection from Trap Door Pictures

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Kyle Starks - Rick and Morty

Kyle Starks drew several web-comics before committing to comic books. His first venture was Sexcastle, funded through a Kickstarter campaign and eventually being picked up by Image Comics. Starks received an Eisner Nomination for the book.

Starks is a writer for Oni Press' Rick and Morty series, starting with issue #16. Starks also works on the Invader Zim comic and has a new book called Rock Candy Mountain.

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Ben Harvey - TMNT

2018-04-27 East Coast Comic Con, Secaucus, NJ

Ben Harvey found an attraction to art at an early age, through cartoons, video games and comic books. Harvey attended the Art Institute of Philadelphia, which exposed him to the world of digital art, which he takes advantage of in almost all of his work.

He describes his style as heavily manga influenced to comic booky with hints of manga. Harvey has work on projects for publishers Tokyopop, Radical Comics, Beach Studios, Image Comics and IDW

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AJ Morrone - Micky Dolenz

2018-04-27 East Coast Comic Con, Secaucus, NJ

When I read the guest list for the Con, and saw Mickey Dolenz was going to be in attendance, I wanted to obtain an autograph. I have seen the Monkees in concert, grew-up on the TV show and I appreciate the music. 

Dolenz started out in television in 1956 starring in Circus Boy, portraying a water boy for the elephants in a circus. The show ran for 2 seasons. 

Prior to auditioning for the Monkees, Dolenz had led a rock group called Mickey and the One-Nighters. The Monkees success was both due to the music and the comedy of the show. It connect with the younger viewers.

Since I decided to obtain an autograph, I knew I did not want to carry around a record album, and I did not want a photo. I decided to find an artist at the show who could provide a sketch of Dolenz. AJ Morrone is a sketch card artist for Upper Deck and Fleer trading cards. He accepted my challenge and produced in short time a sketch that truly captured Dolenz' personality.

I selected a Richie Valens first day cover, a celebration of early rock n roll....