Dive into the Dark World of Horror Comics and learn what works and what doesn’t when crafting gory stories for the printed page. Join Panelists: Drew Edwards (HalloweenMan), Dan Price (The Ghoul Agency), Lisa Burdige (Background Noise Comic), and John Hazard (Background Noise Comic, Frankenstein Superstar).

How mental illness affects the creative process behind the Superhero’s journey. Bruce Banner has Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Depression have shaped the storylines of Batman and the Punisher for decades. Let’s not forget all of the neuroses of each member of the Doom Patrol. We’re all very aware of the connotations of mental illness when discussing the motives of villains in comics and movies, but what about our heroes? In this panel, Drew Edwards (HalloweenMan) and a talented group of creators discuss their personal stories and how they channel their pain and trauma into their creative process.

A hero is only as compelling as his foe, right? But how do you keep your baddies from being one note? This helpful Q&A will help you create cutting-edge supervillains that never bore your readers! Join Panelists: Drew Edwards (HalloweenMan), Gene Selassie (The Ghoul Agency), Lisa Burdige (Background Noise Comic), and John Hazard (Background Noise Comic, Frankenstein Superstar).
Moderated by Brad and Lisa Gullickson of Comic Book Couples Counseling.

Want to publish your own comics but have no idea where to start? Learn from Texas’ Titan of the Small Press, Drew Edwards, a creator with over two decades of comics under his belt. This helpful Q&A style panel will put you on the path to living out your four color dreams!