Artists, Vendors & Exhibitions

KIDS COMIC CON
2025
TIMELINE DEFENDERS

Saturday, December 13th, 10 AM – 5 PM

Bronx Community College
2155 University Ave (cr 181st St.), Bronx, NY 10453

FREE!

SPECIAL GUEST

Artist Extraordinaire…

SHAWN MARTINBROUGH

Illustrator, writer for DC and Marvel Comics, and many more!
Curator for the Batman Brotherman Exhibition
Global guest speaker, including TEDx Talk.

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SPECIAL GUEST

Word Wizard…

ALEX SEGURA

Writer for DC and Marvel Comics, Archie, and Star Wars, to name a few.
Spinner of graphic novels, murder, and mystery tales!

SPECIAL GUEST

Artist, Singer, Puppeteer…

LESLIE CARRARA-RUDOLPH

TV star, singer, writer, artist, and Sesame Street puppeteer!
Co-founder of Humor With A Heart, a program to serve and inspire underserved children of all ages.

THE LAIR
A fun comic book and gaming store in the Bronx!

N. STEVEN HARRIS

N. Steven is a 2-time Eisner Nominated (Watson and Holmes V2), 4-time Glyph Award winner (Watson and Holmes V2, Ajala: A Series of Adventures), and recently, a VLA (Virginia Library Association) Graphic Novel Diversity Award (Watson and Holmes V2).

N. Steven Harris also co-created the 2-time Glyph Award-winning book, Ajala: A Series of Adventures, for Best Female Character, along with writer Robert Garrett.

N. Steven Harris has had a career spanning over 20 years in the comic book industry. His highlights include DC Comics’ Aztek: The Ultimate Man, a character he co-created with Grant Morrison and Mark Millar. His credits also include Batman: Officer Down (DC Comics), Generation X, X-Force, and Deadpool Annual ’98 (Marvel Entertainment). Within the last 5 years, he has worked on titles such as Voltron, New Money, and Solarman. Mr. Harris’s most recent publication is DC/Wildstorms Michael Cray and Represent: In Defense of Free Speech, published by DC Comics as well.

JUAN ESPINOSA

Juan is the writer/creator of the Adventures of a System Admin series. It all started when he commissioned Hackerstrip to create a character of himself. He always had the dream of being a character in a comic, and it came true when he attended Kids Comic Con 2017. This event allowed him to learn from some amazing artists, but the icing on the cake was reading “The Art of Making Comics” by Alex Simmons at the convention. Shortly afterward, he started his own comic book. Adventures of a System Admin is currently on issue 3, and He is also working on an Information Security comic book for kids. It is an immense pleasure to be back here at Kids Comic Con as a vendor after being a guest in 2017.

Greg-Andersen Elyse is an illustrator and author of independent comics and graphic novels. He is a Brooklyn, NY-born Haitian-American writer, filmmaker, model, and teacher. He ran a column on Outhousers.com called (Heard It Thru) The Griotvine, where he showcased independent creators of color and LGBTQ creators while presenting his thoughts on diversity. “Is’nana: The Were-Spider” is his first comic series. He has also written a story in Lion Forge’s Puerto Rico Strong and is the writer of Marassa and The Gentleman, both published by Evoluzione Publishing.

PAUL CASTIGLIA
Comic creator/ writer for Archie Comics and many independent companies.

SHAWN ATKINSON (Powersmith Studios)

Creator/artist Shawn Atkinson has worked in comics for more than 20 years. In the past, he’s worked for companies such as DC Comics, Antarctic Press, London Night Studios, Amazing Comics, Triumphant Comics, Heroic Publishing, Ministry of Films, Kamite Comics, Dark Angel Productions, and many more. In recent years, Shawn formed Powersmith Studios along with partner Carl “Cee-Kay” Kent, where they are producing their own series of comics and graphic novels, including BOMBSHELLS INC., and the upcoming CYBORG: BLACK OMEGA.

POWERSMITH STUDIOS

CARL KENT (Powersmith Studios)

Creator/artist Carl “Cee-Kay” Kent has worked in comics for more than 20 years. He partnered with longtime friend and fellow artist Shawn Atkinson to form Powersmith Studios, where they are producing their own series of comics and graphic novels, including BOMBSHELLS INC. and the upcoming CYBORG: BLACK OMEGA.

Night and Day Anime Studios

Night and Day Anime is proud to showcase a vibrant collection of fan art posters, each inspired by the characters and stories you love most. Our handcrafted perler bead creations bring iconic designs to life with bold color and nostalgic charm. We’re also featuring the exciting Reign Star comic book—a dynamic, original series perfect for fans seeking something fresh. Whether you’re collecting, decorating, or discovering new creators, there’s something here for every anime enthusiast. Stop by and explore these unique works made by passionate artists in our community!

JEREMY KAHN

Jeremy is a comic colorist currently working for the publisher Silverline. Previously, he’s colored all-ages comics for American Mythology, including Casper, The Pink Panther, and Rocky & Bullwinkle. When he’s not adding color to the page, he’s turning his drawings into embroidered patches and other creative goodies for his own creator-owned brand, Geek Stitch Studio.

For links,
Online Store – http://geekstitchstudio.com/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/ringadx/
Portfolio Site – Jkahn.org
Threads – http://threads.com/@ringadx

HUDSON CHANOINE

For links,
Online Store – http://geekstitchstudio.com/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/ringadx/
Portfolio Site – Jkahn.org
Threads – http://threads.com/@ringadx

A native New Yorker, Ellen was inspired from an early age to draw the world around her and create her own masterpieces like those seen in art museums.

With a lifelong love of both reading and art, she naturally gravitated toward visual storytelling, including picture books, animation, and manga/comics.

After years of training, Ellen has continued to express this passion for creativity through original and collaborative artwork as a freelance illustrator.

EXCEPTIONAL YOUTH EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Exceptional Youth Educational Services (E.Y.E.S.) provides opportunities for children ages 4-12 thru to adults to explore problem solving activities using a hands-on approach to their learning and higher order thinking. We have several programs using LEGO® as the tool for experiential learning and reinforcing S.T.E.A.M. concepts.

Corey Schmidek has been a CT Certified Public-School Teacher for over 30 years. He has worked with the LEGO® Education Group and used the LEGO® K-12 curriculum for over 20 years. He is also a LEGO® Certified Trainer.

Website: www.www.eyes4learning.com

Facebook and Instagram: @eyes4learning

Denny Daniels of the Museum of Interesting Things

The Museum of Interesting Things inspires creativity and innovation in adults and children by providing a hands-on introduction to antique inventions that have shaped modern society.

Many children have MP3 players, video game systems, and cell phones, but have no idea of the ORIGINS of what they consider ordinary, everyday devices.

Learning the HISTORY of an idea or invention from a book or a web page is only one step in exploring the past.

Michael Markman is a professional artist and educator. His artwork has been showcased in galleries throughout the United States.

He has had one-man exhibitions at the New York City Parks Department’s Arsenal Gallery and the Jersey City Mayor’s Office Rotunda Gallery and was selected to be a participating artist in The Contemporary Art Fair in New York City and The Harlem Art Tour in Martha’s Vineyard and Philadelphia.

Mr. Markman’s illustrations have been published in various periodicals such as The Nation, New York Newsday, and the Jersey City Journal. He is the author and illustrator of several children’s books, including “The Path: An Adventure in African History” and “Artman and Surviving the Storm,” a comic book about preparedness for natural disasters.

“Surviving the Storm” was featured on The Steve Adubato Television show and on a Classroom Close-Up segment, which was nominated for an Emmy Award