UTICON 2021 GUESTS
Join us for Uticon - October 3, 2021 at Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica!
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We will be following all NYS Health Department guidelines in regard to COVID-19 at the time of the event.
In compliance with MVCC's college policy, all attendees for Uticon (or any event happening at the college) will be required to provide proof of COVID vaccination in order to be admitted to the show. Please bring your proof of vaccination with you to the show so that MVCC staff can verify your vaccination status.
LARRY HAMA
Larry Hama is a writer/artist/editor/actor who has is best known as the writer of Marvel’s “GI Joe” and“Wolverine” comics in the ‘80s and ‘90s.
He has also written, edited or drawn for Avengers, Conan, Batman, Wonder Woman, X-Men, Spider-Man, and dozens more. His illustrations and cartoons have appeared in National Lampoon, Esquire, New York and Rolling Stone. His most recent novel is “The Death of Captain America.” Recently scripted BATMAN SHADOW OF THE BAT, and WONDER WOMAN for DC Comics’ Convergence Event. Currently writing GI Joe ARAH for IDW, X-MEN LEGENDS, and IRON FIST /Heart of the Dragon for Marvel, and the Spy Hunter/Paper Boy for DC. He has also recently done layouts for Deathstroke, Damage, and Michael Cray @ DC. |
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MARCUS KWAME ANDERSON
Marcus is a Capital Region-based illustrator and teacher who has been creating art since he was able to lift a crayon.
He is the co-creator of the ongoing comic series Snow Daze and creator of EastRaven Adventures. He has also illustrated stories for Action Lab's all-ages detective series, Cash and Carrie. Recently, Marcus illustrated the graphic novel, The Black Panther Party: A Graphic Novel History, written by David F. Walker and published by Ten Speed Press. |
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ANDREW CIESLINSKI
Andrew is the co-creator and artist of the comic series Lacey & Lily, the story of a middle schooler turned superhero and her dog, from Darby Pop Publishing.
He is also the co-creator and illustrator of the adult comedy series Holidaze, about the after-hours lives of mythical icons when they’re off the clock and at their favorite watering hole, from Dandy Press. His artwork has graced the pages of The Mike Wieringo Tellos Tribute by noted comics veteran Todd Dezago, Ink Puddle Press' The Devil and Mr. Gandhi, as well as character designs for Mad Angel Films. Andrew's artwork has also been seen on posters for the Albany All-Stars Roller Derby and the Syracuse Crunch hockey and in the Made in Utica Passport 2018 Edition. |
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MATT FLINT
Drawing since the age of two, Matt admires all forms of arts, but especially western comic book and Japanese manga styles.
Turning a lifelong love of art into a study of Computer Art and Design at Alfred State College, Matt has been diving into the waters of comic book fandom and culture as he continues to grow as an artist, and been continuously attending conventions with his own original pieces of art. |
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KYLE LINCE
Kyle Lince's first novel Magyra, has been called "a sophisticated blend of science fiction, precise character development, and masterful plot construction."
His other works include the novel The Prodigal Outlaw, as well as Jack Zero and the Missing Man. Also an Associate Professor of Web Development and Information Design in Upstate New York, he fills his time reading, writing, and hanging out with his kids. He enjoys genre entertainment, reads comic books, and loves watching cartoons. |
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G.B. MACRAE
Author of numerous books that include A Night in the Garden, Ethel's Bane, The Veil Lifted, and the Avenzyre series, GB was born in a small town in Vermont, and grew up in the country and attending a rural school. She started telling stories from a young age, writing her first short story in second grade. She started writing her first novel in tenth grade which appeared in a regional magazine.
Her stories are often been of the fantasy genre, because who doesn't want to let their imagination travel as far as it can? But they've also been about real life: betrayal, suspicion, joy, war, triumph, self doubt, intrigue, all that good stuff. ...And unicorns and dragons! |
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JOE ORSAK
Inspired at the age of eleven by the artwork of JOE SINNOTT in TREASURE CHEST and JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY, Joe Orsak launched a comic strip in the newspapers of Syracuse, NY in 1982 called THE ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN 'CUSE. The strip ran weekly for eight years.
Joe turned to sports comics in the 1990s, working on bios of MICKEY MANTLE, BROOKS ROBINSON and DUKE SNIDER for MAGNUM COMICS. These books gave Joe the chance to work with his inspiration… Orsak's pencils were inked by Joe Sinnott! In 2001 Orsak was picked by his friend ROGER STERN to pencil and ink a two-page tale for the 9-11 tribute book 9-11ARTISTS RESPOND for DARKHORSE. In 2008 he returned to comic strips with SALT CITY, another strip about his hometown, this time with a female superheroine, written by Douglas Brode. The comic strip drew the attention of people at MCFARLAND and Co., who asked Joe and Doug to launch their line of graphic novels. Joe and Doug created YELLOW ROSE OF TEXAS the Myth of Emily Morgan and VIRGIN VAMPIRES for MCFARLAND Inc. Joe is now working with AHOY Comics doing spot illustrations and is involved with new comic book projects for STELLAR COMICS. More of Joe Orsak's artwork can be found at his website. |
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BRANDON WHIPPLE
The artwork of Brandon Whipple, also known as Flork McCormick, ranges from classic movie monsters to modern day super heroes and timeless science fiction icons.
Much of his work can be found on his Facebook page and Official Website. |
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JEN WOJTOWICZ
Jen Wojtowicz has been making art and telling stories since she was old enough to hold a crayon.
Her latest comic book is "What Was THAT?" a lighthearted spooky tale for all ages! jennysdresserdrawer.com |
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EDWARD YANCEY
Edward Yancey is the writer and artist of the comic book "A Waste of Life: The Spencer Miller Cases" as well as the horror anthology, "Tales from the Sketch Club."
An illustrator and graphic designer, he has also brought to life numerous beloved and well-known comic book icons in a myriad of full-color prints. He also illustrated one of several tales in the "Holidaze: All-Krampus Spectacular" for Dandy Press. |
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