LARRY HAMA is a legendary comic creator best known as the writer of GI JOE: Real American Hero, creating the iconic team from the 1980s. He has continued to write the characters since that time, through the various publishers such as Marvel Comics, Image, Devil’s Due, IDW, and beyond.

He also wrote runs of fan favorites such as Avengers, Conan, Venom, Nth Man, Elektra, and more. He made his mark writing a long standing run on Wolverine.

He also co-created the character Bucky O’Hare.

V Ken Marion is a comic book artist, concept artist, and illustrator best known for his work with DC Comics and Aspen Comics. Notable works include “Trinity,” “Wonder Woman Annual #3,” “The Silencer,” “Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps,” “New Challengers,” “Green Lanterns,” “Titans,” “Bloodlines,” “Jirni,” “All New Soulfire,” and “Fathom: The Elite Saga.” He lives in Brooklyn with his fiancé and their two cats.

Russ Braun has been drawing comics for over thirty years, with a break for a 7 year stint with Walt Disney Feature Animation, working on everything from Batman, Swamp Thing, Fables, Fairest and Jack of Fables. He's best known for his work on The Boys and frequent collaborations with Garth Ennis.

Erin Lefler is a character designer, illustrator, and storyteller. She currently is creating licensed Marvel merchandise artwork for an upcoming project, and previously worked as a merchandise artist creating licensed artwork used for Lucasfilms LTD. from 2017-2020. Erin is the producer and host of her own interview talk show called, “The Drawing Board” since 2020 and appeared on Syfy's video series "Artist Alley", drawing Marvel's Starlord from Guardians of The Galaxy, and her artwork has been displayed at the red carpet premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Erin was nominated and won her first film award for best poster design in 2019 for the short film, 'Better Uses For the Infinity Gauntlet: A Super Satire.'

A New York based comic book artist who has done work including covers for Image comics, IDW, Aftershock, Happy Tank, BOOM, Dark Horse ( titles including TMNT, Last Ronin, Department of Truth, Usagi Yojimbo, Thundercats, MFKZ, MOTU and More) currently the cover artist and interior artist on the new book Murder Hobo along side writer Joe Schmalke.

Rich Maurizio, is a veteran artist with an impressive resume that includes Warner Bros, Turner Entertainment, Universal Studios, Sony Signatures, and Archie Comics, bringing many of your favorite cartoon characters to life!

Rich is known for his work on some of your favorites such as Looney Tunes, Animaniacs, Space Jam, The Wizard of Oz, Mr. Magoo, the Munsters, Archie Comics, Tom & Jerry and Underdog. Rich's amazing career spans over 20 years in the comic book industry 

Rich has also played a major role in reviving children’s comics with his company, Airwave Comics. He founded Animated Arts in the late 1980s and launched the first two industry magazines, The Comics Collector, and Collectible Toys and Values, which helped to bring attention to the world of comic book collecting. In addition to his work in the comic book industry, Maurizio has also written several educational and children’s books.

Visit Rich at his table for original art, and check the Incredikids schedule to participate in a free workshop to draw your favorite characters!.

Criss Madd is a comic artist, illustrator, and graphic designer. He's begun to make a name for himself in the indie comic book world working on various projects.He is a self-taught artist who excels in finding new ways of bringing his art to life. He is primarily a traditional penciler who has broadened his skill set to traditional inks, digital and Copic colors, and recently began dabbling in watercolors.He's currently working on the follow up story with writer Frank Gogol to the sold out 2020's release of No Heroine from Source Point Press. In addition he's the cover artist of Ringo-nominated Dead End Kids as well as numerousvariant covers for indie titles like There be Shadows, If it Hops and WarlionWhile he may be working hard on several titles, he always makes time for those looking for something special. Commissions are always welcome and he approaches every project with a high level of professionalism to make sure every client comes away with a great experience and art they will treasure.

Will Torres has created art for publishers Dynamite Entertainment as sketch card illustrator on the Transformers Generation-One 40th Anniversary trading card set, The Boys Dear Becky #1 HOMELANDER variant cover, Red Sonja vol. 7, #5 and vol. 10, #1. He has also supplied art and storyboards for independent films Victoria Justice’s Naomi and Eli’s No Kiss List (film prop art) and indie comedy film Superior Powers (art director). He’s also participated in various charity activities for the Hero Initiative at comic cons throughout the states. Aside from the comic book industry, in the past, has dabble in the music and film industry as a musical adaption artist and a background actor. Torres wishes for all artist to remember to live a life worth remembering!

Michael’s passion for the cartoon medium started very early in his life. He has been drawing since he could hold a pencil and became serious about learning his craft at eight years old. His passion has never disappeared and continues to be constantly amazed and inspired by the medium. 

Since 1994 Michael Grassia’s cartoon art has appeared in comics, children’s books, greeting cards, animations, and video games. Michael is the creator of The Wiz, an online newspaper style strip which can be read on instagram @thewizcomic. Since 2020, Michael has hosted the weekly podcast "Get In Toon", where he discusses the comic industry, as well as interviewing creatives in the cartooning world.

Michael is also a cartoon educator who has taught all age levels. October 5, 2019, was named Michael Grassia Day in Westchester County, New York for his devotion to the arts and art education. He regularly visits schools, camps, libraries, and more sharing his love of cartooning. Along with Mike Lopez, he is the Co-Founder of "Incredikids", bringing creative workshops and programming with professionals in the industry to conventions and events for fans of all ages.

No matter what Michael does, cartooning is always in the forefront. Visit Michael at his table, and check out the Incredikids schedule for Michael's cartooning workshops and Cartooniatures throughout the weekend!

Using a sublime intertwining of fantasy and reality, science and magic, and an exploration of the unknown; Alison Keller uses her art to delve into the furthest reaches of the imagination to bring forth creatures both spectacular, and terrifying. As a child, she was enthralled with books and documentaries about the natural and paranormal worlds. She remembers very specifically looking through a giant encyclopedia of animals, and just drawing them, morphing them into unfathomable monsters. 

Though ideas have changed, skills are constantly developing, and philosophy has found its way to the forefront of the imagery, Alison finds herself continuing to explore the melding of science with fantasy. 

Come and create fantasy characters through the weekend in the IncrediKids Zone with Alison and see where your imagination can take you!