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Man with beard smiling in plaid shirt, Vincent Martella
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Vincent Martella

Booth 925

Appearing Friday 5/22 & Saturday 5/23 ONLY! 

Appearing Courtesy of Bodamer Brothers Flooring

Vincent Martella has worked as Phineas in Disney’s smash hit television show Phineas & Ferb for the last 10 years as well as numerous other prominent voice roles such as Hope in Final Fantasy XIII and as the original voice of Jason Todd in Batman: Under The Red Hood and Batman: A Death in the Family on HBO Max.

 

In addition to originating some of your favorite cartoon characters, he is also a prolific screen actor with credits such as Greg on Everybody Hates Chris, where he was a Series Regular for 4 seasons, Patrick on The Walking Dead, and Scoop on Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide. He’s guest starred on shows such as The Mentalist and in the film Role Models and has since been working on a variety of indie films. He also stars as Bradley on Milo Murphy’s Law, a Disney XD show pioneered by the same creators as Phineas & Ferb. Vincent is currently filming new episodes of Phineas and Ferb that will premiere in the near future.

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Price List:

The following options can be pre-purchased by clicking the buttons below for redemption voucher pickup at the C4 Ticket Will-Call the weekend of the convention. Options may also be purchased the weekend of the show at the guest's booth or at the C4 Ticket Counter via cash or credit card. These prices are not inclusive of the cost of entry into the convention. A valid ticket to C4 2026 is required for entry in addition to any guest experiences purchased.

Man with a broad smile, David Errigo, Jr.
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David Errigo, Jr.

Booth 926

Appearing Courtesy of Traverse City's Top Comics

David Errigo Jr. counts himself lucky to be doing exactly what he wants to be doing. An actor known as a go-to lead and utility character performer in animated and interactive projects, David has gathered roles in projects like X-Men '97 (Mojo, Leech, Gladiator, Banshee, Royal Messenger), Tiny Toons Looniversity (Hamton J. Pig, Plucky Duck, Arnold the Pit Bull, Chillest Cat, John Lee Dove, Gustav Von Aardvarkberg, Tommy Shark, Nerdy Whale), Phineas and Ferb The Movie, Candace Against the Universe (Ferb), Disney Dreamlight Valley/Disney Speedstorm (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit) , My Adventures with Superman (Mr. Mxyzptlk), The Witcher, Nightmare of the Wolf (Young Vesemir), DOTA II Dragon's Blood (Madox, Seneschal Eker), Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part One (The Flash/Barry Allen and Rolf), Detective Pikachu (Cubone), Epic Seven (Vildred), Call of Duty Mobile (Darkwave), Shin Megami Tensei V (Gustave), Contra: Operation Galuga (Henriksen, Brownie), Starfield (Simon Ryczek, Tony Cowl, Wynn, Announcer).
 

His work also includes Animes such as Kuroko's Basketball (Furihata), TP Bon (Buyoyon), Scissor Seven (White Fox), Record of Ragnarok (Young Jack the Ripper), The Great Detective Sherlock Holmes (Watson), The Case Files of Lord El Melloi II (Svin Glasscheit), The Misfit King of Demon Academy (Revest Aynie), Kotaro Lives Alone (Aota), The Seven Deadly Sins (Young Estarossa), Summer Ghost (Tomoya).
 

Additionally, David’s performance as Dudley the Dodo in Netflix’s “Ridley Jones” earned a nomination for an Emmy in the 2022 Children’s and Family Awards in the category Outstanding Voice Performance in a Preschool Animated Program. Keep your eyes and ears open because more and more projects are on their way.

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Price List:

The following options can be pre-purchased by clicking the buttons below for redemption voucher pickup at the C4 Ticket Will-Call the weekend of the convention. Options may also be purchased the weekend of the show at the guest's booth or at the C4 Ticket Counter via cash or credit card. These prices are not inclusive of the cost of entry into the convention. A valid ticket to C4 2026 is required for entry in addition to any guest experiences purchased.

Man wearing glasses and a Superman cap, Mark Waid
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Mark Waid

Booth 924

Appearing Saturday 5/23 & Sunday 5/24 ONLY! 

Mark Waid is a New York Times-bestselling author whose work has appeared in countless languages across the globe. Over the course of his almost four decades in the comic book industry, Mark has developed characters and stories for Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, The Avengers, X-Men, Archie, Star Wars, the Incredibles, and almost every other franchise currently enjoying success across all media platforms. Kingdom Come, which he created with artist Alex Ross for DC Comics, has become one of the highest-selling graphic novels in history. Many of the storylines and characters he wrote and created in his eight-year run on The Flash comic books can be seen every week on the current hit television show. He has written and edited over 2,000 comic titles and has received every major award in the industry. Since March of 2020, he has also been the U.S. Publisher of Humanoids, the European publishing house responsible for the Incal and dozens of other international graphic novels.

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Samantha Newark

Booth 927

Appearing Saturday 5/23 & Sunday 5/24 ONLY! 

Samantha Newark is a Singer/ Songwriter and is best known for her voice-over work as "Jem" in the classic animated series "Jem and the Holograms" and “Transformers". Samantha is currently writing for her 5th solo album and enjoying a resurgence of brand new Jem treasures from Hasbro, frequently making live appearances at pop culture conventions engaging with the wildly loyal and devoted following around the world.

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The Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase

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Ted DiBiase, WWE Hall of Famer, is best known as the villainous "Million Dollar Man." Inspired by his wrestler father "Iron" Mike DiBiase, he turned pro in 1975 after a college football career. Joining the WWF in 1987, he won the Million Dollar Championship, three Tag Team titles, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2010. After retiring in 1993 due to a neck injury, he managed Austin and Bigelow before finishing with WCW in 1999, totaling 25 years in the industry.

Price List:

The following options can be pre-purchased by clicking the buttons below for redemption voucher pickup at the C4 Ticket Will-Call the weekend of the convention. Options may also be purchased the weekend of the show at the guest's booth or at the C4 Ticket Counter via cash or credit card. These prices are not inclusive of the cost of entry into the convention. A valid ticket to C4 2026 is required for entry in addition to any guest experiences purchased.

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Bebe Alkaid

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Brooke Stenz (a.k.a. Bebe Alkaid Cosplay) has been cosplaying since 2015, and is based out of Northern Michigan. Bebe has received several awards as a professionally recognized international cosplayer, including Indie Gamer Cosplay Creator in 2021. Bebe has over 100 separate costumes to date, and has several more that are on the draft board. She pulls her inspiration from strong characters that inspire her. Bebe is versatile in her cosplay construction as she creates all of her own cosplay patterns, has sewn various designs, 3D prints props while also doing the finishing work but is primarily a professional foamsmith and armor crafter. 

 

Video games are where Bebe Alkaid’s heart finds the most inspiration for her designs. The complexity of video game fashions that have led to armor designed by Bebe Alkaid include World of Warcraft, Mortal Kombat, Legend of Dragoon, and so much more! Some of these designs have led to various charity work relating to cosplay and video games, including the “Street Fighter tournament for Charity” and also donations to the Ronald McDonald house while appearing on Judge Steve Harvey. 

 

Bebe Alkaid Cosplay has become a positive force in the community pushing for body positivity and how to feel comfortable in your own skin (and cosplays) amongst all individuals! She also loves teaching people about the many aspects of cosplay in her panels! Some include Builds on a Budget, Cosplay over 30, Foam 101 & Advanced Foamsmithing, Building Props and Weapons, and How To: Make-Up your Cosplay (SFX/ Glam/ Prosthetics/ Bodypaint).

 

Bebe Alkaid Cosplay has a multitude of published magazine covers, center spreads and primetime television appearances across the country. Along with being an accomplished contest judge at each in-person appearance across the country, Bebe Alkaid Cosplay was also a part of the Wizard World on-line during Covid offering on-line streams for panels and Q&A sessions, as well as being a judge for the cosplay contest. She has been a guest streamer on various YouTube channels and Podcasts along with being featured on Nerdist, Yahoo News, the Bell of Lost Souls, Kotaku, and has been a presenter for awards during a video game show.

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Comfort & Adam

Booth 930

Comfort and Adam are an award-nominated wife and husband creative duo. They are both writers, illustrators, letterers, and designers and each step of their process is shared equally between them. Comfort and Adam made their name as professional self-publishers with their acclaimed comic series The Uniques and Rainbow in the Dark. They also wrote a massive how-to book for Random House called The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing Comics, as well as the webcomic miniseries Kitty Game (with artist Corinne Roberts). Their work can be found on Webtoon, where they’ve been read by millions.

 

Comfort and Adam have worked in comics and gaming for over 22 years working on things like the Diablo RPG and the Local Scientist Project with K College. Currently they are taking a break from their normal work so that our Comfort half can take what we've learned work to bring a Fandom to Democracy, while Adam works through our Patreon creating and designing a new vision for the DC Universe. You never know where life will take you next, but Comfort and Adam have always been, and always will be, dedicated to creating a better world for everyone through art, design, and storytelling.

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Seth Damoose

Booth 935

Inaugural Gary Reed Independent Creator of the Year Recipient

Award winning comic book artist and Eisner nominated Seth Damoose was born from the frozen tundra of Lake Michigan. Seth Damoose entered the world with a salt-and-pepper beard so perfect, that God herself wept at the creation. With a lifelong fascination with drawing and the drive and determination of a Detroit muscle car, Seth set out to carve his niche in the comic world. After being told that his style was more VW Beetle than Ford Mustang, Seth opted to forego traditional training and hone a style the profits would call "Too Cartoony." His clients include Image Comics, IDW, SPP, Devils Due and more.

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Riley Dent

Booth 708

C4 2026 Badge Artist

Riley Dent is an artist and northern Michigan local who provided art for the Guest, Costume Group, Sunday, and Media badges for C4 2026!

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Jason Douglas

Booth 936

Jason Douglas is a Ringo Award winning Northville based, Plymouth raised, MSU educated,  Michigan author of comics, stage plays, and prose. He has been a public school teacher for the last 26 years, which means that while his entry into the world of published comics is relatively new, fresh, and exciting, he is no spring chicken.  While he is humbled and honored to be at this absolutely wonderful event… You should not chase him at book signings, conventions, or even on the street, as his knees no longer work the way they once did.

 

PARALLEL, Jason’s very first published comic, sold out of its initial SPP print run and garnered not one, but TWO Ringo Award Nominations for Best Writer and Best Single Issue or Story.  The story is a dark twisted sci-fi tale in the vein of the most mind bending episodes of Black Mirror and The Twilight Zone, and is now available in an expanded Special Edition. 

 

Jason’s newest book JANE AMERICAN is a 132 page WWII coming of age tale that just won  Best Graphic Novel Of The Year at the Ringo Awards in Baltimore!It is set in historic Plymouth Michigan and is inspired by and dedicated to the life of his late grandparents (long time pillars in the community).  Jane was living a life of family, stability, and hope during the war years… until she wasn’t. Until the war brought tragedy to her front doorstep and changed her in unbelievable ways that were better left hidden. But the economic hardships brought on by the end of the war have left Jane with a choice… stay safe, stay hidden… of embracing who she really is and what she can really do for the sake of everyone that she loves!

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Jay Fosgitt

Booth 933

C4 2026 Poster/Program Guide Cover Artist

Jay P. Fosgitt has created comics for many familiar properties, such as SESAME STREET and DREAMWORKS ANIMATION (Ape Entertainment), MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MICRONAUTS, TRANSFORMERS, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES and STAR TREK (IDW), POPEYE (KING FEATURES), ADVENTURE TIME, RUGRATS, THE AMAZING WORLD OF GUMBALL, UNCANNY VALLEY, JIM HENSON'S LABYRINTH, THE DARK CRYSTAL and FRAGGLE ROCK (Boom), BETTY AND VERONICA and LITTLE SABRINA (Archie), ROCKET RACCOON AND GROOT, AVENGERS, GWENPOOL, WEB WARRIORS, CHAMPIONS, DEADPOOL, JESSICA JONES, NOT BRAND ECHH. LOCKJAW, SPIDER-GEDDON and DAMAGE CONTROL (Marvel), RUMBLE, I HATE FAIRYLAND(Image), DARK RIDE (Skybound), and Jay has illustrated several book series for Disney Publishing.  Jay has also written and drawn his creator-owned titles BODIE TROLL, JUNK DRAWER COMICS (Cheeseburger Press), DEAD DUCK AND ZOMBIE CHICK (Source Point Press), and NECRONOMICOMICS (Rue Morgue). He resides in Metro Detroit with his cats, Goonie and Sparky.    

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Rylend Grant

Booth 939

Appearing Saturday 5/23 & Sunday 5/24 ONLY! 

2026 Gary Reed Independent Creator of the Year Finalist

Screenwriter, Publisher at Half Evil Comics


 

Rylend is the Ringo-award winning Publisher at Half Evil Comics and creator of comic shop favorites like ABERRANT, BANJAX, and SUICIDE JOCKEYS and crowdfunding darling like THE PEACEKEEPERS, THE JUMP, and EVEL KNIEVEL.

 

Rylend has worked for 15+ years as a screenwriter and producer in Hollywood, developing film and television projects for folks like JJ Abrams, Ridley Scott, John Woo, F. Gary Gray, and Justin Lin. His sci-fi mind bender STATE OF CONSCIOUSNESS (starring Emile Hirsch) was the #2 movie on Peacock last summer and his latest effort – a collaboration with Matt Dillon and Academy Award-winning Director Fernando Trueba, titled HAUNTED HEART – is hitting streamers now.



 

Rylend produces and co-hosts the two-time Telly Award-winning business-of-comics podcast, THE WRITERS BLOCK, a top 35 Visual Arts program on ApplePods.

 

He also happens to be an ordained Soto Zen monk in the lineage of Gudo Nishijima and Brad Warner. He once taught Mike Tyson how to meditate.

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Gene Ha

Booth 923

2025 Gary Reed Independent Creator of the Year Award Recipient

Gene Ha is a five-time Eisner award winner for his art on Wonder Woman Historia, Top 10 and other superhero comics. He also creates Mae, a graphic novel about a girl who follows her missing sister to a world of mad science and mystery.

Man smiling with glasses and beard, Jim Lawson
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Jim Lawson

Booth 920

My career in comics began in 1986, when I first joined Mirage Studios (owner and publisher of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles). At the time I came on board, things were really beginning to take off for the TMNTs and their creators, Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. In an effort to ease the growing workload, others jumped in and before long, we were a small but real publishing and licensing empire. 

 

As for myself, I remained dedicated to the comics, which continued to be black and white. My first job was inking which then grew into penciling and then later the writing for the main title, from the years 1993-95. These books were officially known as volume 2. Besides volume 2, I wrote and illustrated many sub-titles (including Tales of the TMNT), various mini-series and one-shots. It was a crazy, busy time. There were 32 issues that comprised volume 4 (last of the Mirage TMNT books, 2001-2014) and on that run I was the exclusive penciller. 

 

My days at Mirage Studios officially ended in 2014, years after the TMNTs were sold to Viacom/ Nickelodeon (2009).  In total, I had been on the Turtles 28 years, making me one of the rare artists having the longest run with a single property. 

 

Now, many years later, I remain a professional comic book writer and artist. I still self-publish, even to this day, and I am the only remaining Mirage artist to do so. Under my name, I release new comic book content every year. A list of my titles are as follows: Guzzi LeMans, A Walk Through Dinosaurland, Dragonfly, Hellride, Dinosaur Head Cat and The Box City Wallops. 

 

Besides the books, I’m busy with commission work and the occasional cover. 

 

You can check out my work at: jimlawsonart.com.

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Dirk Manning

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Dirk Manning is the writer/creator of comic series such as the supernatural noir TALES OF MR. RHEE and the genre-bending horror anthology NIGHTMARE WORLD.

 

More of Dirk’s comic work includes an official graphic novel adaptation of the classic lost horror film LONDON AFTER MIDNIGHT (with the estate of Lon Chaney), RSVP: E.S.P. (with New York Times #1 bestselling author Josh Malerman), BUTTS IN SEATS: THE TONY SCHIAVONE STORY (a #1 Best-Selling Graphic Novel on Amazon), BURIED BUT NOT DEAD (Ringo Award finalist for Best Original Graphic Novel in 2021), TWIZTID HAUNTED HIGH-ONS (Ringo Award finalist for Best Humor Comic in 2020 and 2022), HOPE, THE ADVENTURES OF CTHULHU JR. AND FRIENDS, HOMESTEAD, and ARN ANDERSON: MY LIFE AS THE ENFORCER among others. Now predominantly publishing with Source Point Press (where he also serves as Special Projects Manager), Dirk was an early adapter in using crowdfunding to launch his comics and graphic novels, with his works having raised over half a million dollars and counting in pre-sales on Kickstarter alone.

 

Dirk is also the author of the inspirational/how-to column turned book series WRITE OR WRONG: A WRITER'S GUIDE TO CREATING COMICS and has contributed several short stories to the RPG game series CLOCKWORK: DOMINION for Reliquary Game Studios. His screenplay writing credits include the YouTube horror series BLACKBOX TV episode “The Hunger” (directed by Drew Daywalt and featuring Bonnie Aarons and Jon Gries).

 

When not at his desk writing, touring the comic convention circuit, and/or sampling his way across the best ice cream shops in the world, Dirk can be found online at www.DirkManning.com and on most social media platforms as @dirkmanning.

 

He does not wear a top hat and scarf in real life.

Man with glasses, beard, arms crossed, Jason Moore
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Jason Moore

Booth 919

Jason’s most current work is as inker over pencils by TMNT: The Last Ronin artist Ben Bishop on the Image Comics series Drawing Blood which was co-created and is written by legendary Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Co-Creator Kevin Eastman and Elvira scribe Dave Avallone. 

 

In recent years, Jason has been working as inker on many of the Elvira comics series published by Dynamite Entertainment and has been inking variant covers for the wildly popular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin - Lost Years mini series, the regular TMNT series and Thundercats. He’s also inking pencils by Immortal Hulk artist Joe Bennett on a number of historical comics mini-series for publisher U.S. Comics.

 

Jason also provided the original cover artwork for the recently collected hardcover and trade paperback editions of 80’s “Outlaw Comic” Faust: Love of the Damned by David Quinn & Tim Vigil.

 

He began his career in comics in 1989 working for Caliber Comics inking The Realm, Deadworld, Caliber Christmas, Caliber Presents, and the Realm/DeadWorld crossover title Realm of the Dead among several other projects. After working at Caliber, Jason began inking for Chaos! Comics on Evil Ernie: Destroyer, Halloween II and Halloween III, co-pencilling Leatherface for NorthStar Comics and inking many titles for Malibu Comics/Ultraverse such as Rune, Mantra, Codename: FireArm, The Exiles to name a few.
 

He worked as inker over Kelley Jones on the comic adaption of the Tim Burton/Johnny Depp film Sleepy Hollow,  as well as Batman: Haunted Gotham and The Crusades… all of which were published by DC/Vertigo Comics. He has also been a long time inker for Kyle Hotz on Spider-Man: The Osborn Journal and many other titles for Malibu, Kingstone Comics and also Eibon Press on Maniac, Gates of Hell, House by the Cemetery and Laserblast.

 

Long before The Walking Dead and Zombie craze that is everywhere these days, Jason was the penciller/inker for the early 1990s Arrow Comics title The Dead which was featured in Fangoria Magazine and was banned in Canada and the United Kingdom and is now featured in the Key Collector app as a rare “controversial comic”!

 

He was the movie poster artist for the  Power of Grayskull: The Definitive History of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe documentary seen on Netflix, inker over Mike Zeck on Great Lakes Comic Con G.I.Joe #224 Variant cover as well as inker over Jim Lawson on Great Lakes Comic Con variant cover of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #78.

 

Jason's also worked with the company Super 7 as inker on mini-comic covers and packaging artwork for the toy line of Masters of the Universe Ultimates featuring He-Man, Skeletor, Teela, Ram-Man and Faker.

Man with glasses, goatee, and mohawk, Rags Morales
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Rags Morales

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Since 1989 Rags Morales trudged his way from the mean streets and jungles of suburban New Jersey to entertain the comicbookin’ masses and tickle them into nerdgasms. Rags has worked with 9 publishers and personal clientele for over 28 years and counting. He is still working with various publishers and in 2016 he added teaching to his resume, teaching Story Adaptation at the Joe Kubert School for Cartooning and Graphic Art. 

 

Rags' list of works include: Forgotten Realms (DC/TSR), TSR Worlds (DC/TSR), Black Condor (DC), The Mighty Crusaders (DC/!mpact), Turok, Geomancer, and various single issues (Valiant), Harlan Ellison’s Dream Corridor (Dark Horse Comics), Margeret Weiss’ Testament of the Dragon (Harper Collins), Isaac Asimov Ibotics (Harper Collins), Dragon Magazine and Dungeon Magazine (TSR), Hourman (DC), JSA (DC), Hawkman (DC), Identity Crisis (DC), Wonder Woman (DC),  Wonder Woman: Future’s End (DC), Batman Confidential (DC), Superman/Batman (DC), Nightwing (DC), Action Comics (New 52) (DC), Green Lantern: Relic (DC), Sinestro (#3 & #4) (DC), Avengers World: Point One, New Avengers and various covers (Marvel), Amory Wars: Good Apollo-I’m Burning Star IV (Evil Ink & Boom), La Borinquena (cover) (Somosarte), The Greatest Adventure (covers) (Dynamite)

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Teresa Mork

Booth 709

C4 2026 Badge Artist

Teresa Mork is an artist and northern Michigan local that has always loved several areas of pop culture! Teresa provided art for the Friday, Kids, Exhibitor, and Volunteer badges for C4 2026!

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Pink Opal

Booth 1003

Pink Opal Cosplay is a multi-talented and multi award winning cosplayer with special focuses in hand sewing, shoe making, and special effects makeup. Bringing characters to life from anime to horror games and a firm belief that anyone can cosplay, Robin wishes to bring positivity to the cosplay community.

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Pink Petal

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Pink Petal Cosplay is a Michigan-based cosplayer specializing in 3D printed cosplay props and weird fabrication methods They aim to encourage people to think outside the box, educate on topics such as electronics and 3D printing, and inspire people of all levels to continue to grow their skills in the ever-evolving hobby that is cosplay. They offer learning resources such as panels and presentations, patterns, cosplay guides, tutorial videos and photo guides, and more to help foster growth and creativity in the cosplay community.

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Corinne Roberts

Booth 937

2024 Gary Reed Independent Creator of the Year Recipient

Corinne Roberts is an illustrator working in comics and children's books (Bug Bites, Drawing Dragons and the Out and About series). She teaches throughout Michigan and continues her passion of painting in watercolor and pen. You can see more of her work and current projects through her website: corinneroberts<dot>com or social media, Instagram: @corinneroberts123

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Sally Scott

Booth 809

Source Point Press Featured Creator

Sally Scott is an artist/illustrator working in the Midwest. She has a BA in Visual Communications and Design with a lifelong love of art, storytelling, and all things creative. 

Her work has been published in BUILT ON STRANGE GROUND, NIGHTMARE WORLD, FINE: A COMIC ABOUT GENDER, BUTTS IN SEATS: THE TONY SCHIAVONE STORY, and HOPE (volume 2).

In her spare time she enjoys reading, crafting, and watching true crime documentaries and “The Great British Baking Show”.

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K Lynn Smith

Booth 938

K. Lynn Smith is an award winning artist and writer from Michigan. She is the creator of the western comic PLUME, published by Devil's Due Comics, the fantasy adventure FOR GOODNESS' SAKE, and the 1940's supernatural THE HOUSE OF LOWTHER, and has been involved with projects such as GARFIELD: HIS 9 LIVES from Boom!, AFTERGLOW from Space Between Entertainment, HOPE from Source Point Press, and LOOT from Scout Comics & Entertainment.

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Solimbrem

Booth 710

C4 2026 Badge Artist

Sol Vander Leek graduated from Kendall College of Art and Design. He currently leads a successful commission business through social media and looks forward to expanding his freelance work. He specializes in digital illustration using Clip Studio Paint Pro and provided art for the Saturday, Staff, Sponsor, and Drink & Draw badges for C4 2026!

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Ryan Tavarez

Booth 807

Source Point Press Featured Creator

Ryan Tavarez is a Freelance Illustrator and cartoonist, based out of Pontiac, MI. He works in a variety of mediums, traditional and digital, but really loves to get down and dirty with traditional ink and watercolor. His works include Nomads, El-Pico the Guy-o, and more!

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Wells Thompson

Booth 808

Source Point Press Featured Creator

Wells Thompson is a Ringo Award winning comic book writer of several comic series spanning tons of genres like MechaTon (sci-fi/action/comedy), Frankenstein the Unconquered (action/horror), The Catskin and the Rose (fantasy/adventure/romance), and Smut (erotica/slice-of-life/comedy).

 

Wells has been telling stories for as long as he can remember and now the gremlins won’t let him stop. He lives in Chicago, IL with his wife where he drinks too much coffee, gardens when the weather is nice, and helps with a community cat rescue.

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Tom Waltz

Booth 928

Tom Waltz is the NYTimes bestselling writer of critically-acclaimed and fan-favorite graphic novels, including TMNT: THE LAST RONIN, TMNT: THE LAST RONIN -- LOST YEARS, TMNT: THE LAST RONIN -- RE-EVOLUTION, WOLVERINE: BLOOD HUNT, PHASES OF THE MOON KNIGHT, VENOM: BW&B, KNULL, QUEEN IN BLACK: DEFENDERS OF LIGHT & DARK, THE LAST FALL, CHILDREN OF THE GRAVE, FINDING PEACE, AFTER THE FIRE, SILENT HILL: SINNER'S REWARD, SILENT HILL: PAST LIFE, SILENT HILL DOWNPOUR: ANNE'S STORY and many others.

He has also written for video games, including SILENT HILL: DOWNPOUR (Konami), GHOSTBUSTERS: SANCTUM OF SLIME (Atari), TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: BROTHERS UNITE (Paramount), TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANTS IN MANHATTAN (Activision), TMNT: SPLINTERED FATE (SEMC), and TMNT: EMPIRE CITY (Cortopia).

He is a former active duty Marine, Desert Storm veteran, and grew up in Clinton, Michigan. He currently makes his home in San Diego, California.

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Cherry Capital Comic Con

May 22-24, 2026

Fri: 5 pm - 8 pm

Sat: 10 am - 6 pm

Sun: 11 am - 5 pm

Grand Traverse Resort & Spa


Event Address:
100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd.

Acme, MI 49610

 

Mailing Address:

121 E Front St Suite 301A

Traverse City, MI 49684
info@cherrycapitalcomiccon.com

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