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.
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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BOB ROZAKIS (tentative)
DC Comics’ legendary “Answer Man” returns to Uticon!
Bob Rozakis’ work in comics began in 1974 with The Amazing World of DC Comics and quickly became known DC's Answer Man, answering trivia questions from readers in the Daily Planet promotional page in many late-1970s comics. His credits during his 25-year career with DC total "almost four hundred stories" featuring most DC characters, "plus dozens of features, puzzles, and activities pages". He has been a writer, editor, assistant editor, and head of DC’s Production Department, where Rozakis helped revolutionize the way comics were printed and embraced growing computer technology. In 1973, he and his wife drove the DC Comicmobile, a van which drove around and sold comics much like an ice cream truck. Among the plethora of DC Comics his pen has graced are Action Comics, Batman Family, The Flash, Detective Comics, Superman, and Teen Titans, creating characters that include the Calculator, Bumblebee, The Joker's Daughter, and ‘Mazing Man. Rozakis has also co-authored The Complete Idiots Guide to Office Politics with his wife, Dr. Laurie E. Rozakis. |
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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, as well as 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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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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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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