DAVID DB ANDRY
WRITER/STORY CONSULTANT
DAVID ANDRY (HE/HIM) is a comic book writer from Sacramento, CA. His acclaimed debut series RESONANT is available now from Vault Comics. You can find his self-published work at GhostThunder.com. Follow him on Twitter for updates on what he's writing, follow him on Instagram for pics of his dog.
IAN BALDESSARI
production CHIEF
IAN BALDESSARI (HE/HIM) is a diehard comics fan, who somehow turned his passion for reading into a career. With a background in technical print management he specializes in helping format, convert, and prep comic files for print & digital distribution. Ian currently works as the production manager at Vault Comics.
ADAM CAHOON
DESIGN
ADAM CAHOON (HE/HIM) is a comic book creator/designer/illustrator from San Francisco, CA and owner of Origin House Comics a comic, zine, and sticker making operation created for the express purpose of obtaining millions of dollars.....maybe one island.....and a fleet of Mazda Miatas.
TIM DANIEL
DESIGN
TIM DANIEL (HE/HIM) is a comic book writer/designer and EVP of Branding & Design at Vault Comics. Tim resides in Missoula, MT with his wife and two daughters. Previously published works: ATOLL, BURNING FIELDS, CURSE, ENORMOUS, FISSURE, SKINNED, SPIRITUS, and THE PLOT. He is responsible for the design of countless titles spanning 15 yrs and almost every major publisher including A Wave Blue World, Dark Horse, Dauntless, DC Comics, Icon-Marvel, Image, Skybound, and Valiant.
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LIANA KANGAS
COVER ILLUSTRATION
LIANA KANGAS (THEY/HER) is a freelance comic artist, illustrator, and writer, with experience working in both creator owned and licensed IPs. With a previous professional history in graphic design and community outreach, they used their love of visual storytelling to pursue a full-time career in just that in the comics industry. As a self-proclaimed chaos agent, Liana also plays the drums, collects vinyl records and has an extensive rainbow collection of ‘90s smorkin’ labbit toys on pristine display that competes for their attention against two perfect loving dogs.
SHAWN KIRKHAM
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
SHAWN KIRKHAM (HE/HIM) Shawn Kirkham, AKA Big Clutch, spent 12 years working for Skybound as the SVP of Business Development. During his tenure at Skybound he developed licensing and merchandising programs for THE WALKING DEAD, INVINCIBLE and other properties. In addition, he built Skybound’s tabletop division, oversaw their strategic partnerships, conventions and touring business as well as developed their direct to consumer collector sales show, COMICS VAULT LIVE. He thrives on building brands and connecting them with passionate communities.
BRITTANY MATTER
EDITORIAL/STORY
BRITTANY MATTER (SHE/HER) With 10 years of editorial experience coupled with expertise in AP Stylebook, and working in comic book publishing since 2007, Brittany is a resourceful editor and writer. Her published works as an editor include MIRANDA IN THE MAELSTROM, SUPER BEST FRIEND, and JUPITER JET AND THE FORGOTTEN RADIO. Her work can also be seen in the award-winning magazine Image+ and at CBR. She currently writes branded web content for Marvel.com.
Dan McMaHON
MEDIA CHIEF
DAN McMAHON (HE/HIM) Co-founder of GATECRASHERS. Writer, editor, media reviewer, journalist, and producer of original graphic audio content. Our resident Xenomorph takes many forms and his roles and responsibilities include Editor CBR - Brand Ambassador: Junkbrands - Bylines: Fangoria
KMR
COLORIST
KURT MICHAEL RUSSELL (HE/HIM) Kurt is a seasoned comic book colorist and digital art educator based in Long Beach, Mississippi. With over a decade of experience coloring for publishers like DC, Vault, Image, Chaos, Playboy, Heavy Metal and many others, his portfolio includes the Eisner-nominated IN THE DARK: A HORROR ANTHOLOGY, and multiple critically-acclaimed Vault series in THE BLUE FLAME, MONEY SHOT, THE PLOT, and DARK ONE. As an educator, he's shared his knowledge with thousands of students across the globe through his popular YouTube channel and online courses. When not obsessing about color science, he's rooting for the New Orleans Pelicans, at the movies, watching cinematography YouTube, or on his couch leveling up in an action RPG. He’s married to his wife Tina of twenty years. They have two cats.