Artist, Writers, & Vendors of BLCC 2022

I am often up late at night editing photos or preparing the music for an event. To get me through the late nights, I indulge in coffee drinking. It is hard to find a good cup of coffee when needed. I was forced to drink flavorful-less coffee from the big chain places. Enough was enough, and I finally decided to create my own blends and concepts for my coffee. I remember a time where life was simpler, fun. The movies and music from my past inspired me to create a product that will touch one inside with nostalgia, while absolutely tasting great. I present to you, RETROFUTURE COFFEE

 If you want to chat, if you need information, or maybe you just want to give some feedback.

Call me directly - 215-868-7465

Anthony

Email - info@retrofuture.coffee

Mail me - PO Box 132, Haverford PA 19041

https://retrofuture.coffee/

 Jocelyn Short is a character concept artist and creator of the original I.P. titled "Bearers." Based in Maryland, she has worked and developed designs for comics, video games and film. Recent artistic credits include the webtoon "Legend of Althea" as well as artistic designer for award-winning virtual play "Black Feminist Video Game." 

• http://www.jocelynshort.com/
• https://www.artstation.com/heartingjuice

We ponder the worlds guidelines. We innovate ways to engage our audience. We construct the stories that push the limits. We amaze. We're an independent, creative comic book studio that looks beyond the confines of the three act story telling walls and considers overall design of the world and those in it. Applying many combined years of experience, our team researches and challenges the need for deeply constructed stories that others shy away from.  

Every story is unique. Every act is its own. Every setting deserves to be considered for its independence but devotion to the overall story. 

Not writing or creating beautiful pieces of art just for the sake of it.  But testing the limits of all of our abilities while also.

http://www.constanthustlecomics.com/

Dan McNeal is and will always be, the proverbial "80's kid." A self-professed "cool nerd/geek," he began to follow his comic book writing passion in 2008/9 when he co-launched his first comic book, entitled “Daft” on his comic book imprint, "DesiBlack Comics."  Through a chance encounter at the East Coast Black Age of Comic Convention (ECBACC), he met Charlie "Fab" Goubile. Together, they founded their "Kid Monster Creations" (KMC) imprint,  where together, they launched their Glyph nominated, co-created graphic novel, "Corsairs."  Today, Dan has taken a small hiatus from KMC to start "Pen Mammoth," a new solo venture imprint that has launched the first issue "Stingblade," its lead title.

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How We Began It all started back in 2013 when I suggested to my husband (a former comic book store owner and show promoter) that perhaps he should start up again doing comic book shows for comic book hobbyists and fans.  I was told..."you do not know what you are getting yourself into." LOL  In 2013 we held our very first show at the Community Center in Forked River bringing comic hobbyists and fans together for a fun filled day.  Over the years we have grown to include Cosplay, Guests, Costume Groups, as well as more Artists and Vendors.  We try our best to bring the experience of a big con to families at a more affordable rate.  Our costume groups are all involved in charities for children, veterans, homeless, and will ask that you (their fans) will support their cause when attending a show.  We continue to grow and expand to new areas and venues and hope to continue as long as we can to provide great family entertainment at an affordable rate.

https://jerseyshorecomicbookshow.com/

Ra’Chaun Rogers is a writer, critic, cartoonist and editor. When he's not working as a corporate trainer, he's practicing Mixed Martial arts. In the winter of 2012 he published his first comic the Hierophants and in 2013 co-wrote the comic GodCell. In 2015 he worte the American Dreams one-shot for Advent Comics Black Star Line. In the spring of 2019 his comic Lawful Evil was published a project very near and dear to him about personal tragedy and growth.

https://linktr.ee/LawfulEvilComics

Ashley Hurwitz is a writer, editor, and lover of the written word. By day she works as a copywriter and content strategist, but her passion remains with her personal writing projects. Teaming up with longtime friend, Ra'Chaun Rogers, they created the world of Lawful Evil. When not writing, Ashley can be found spending too much time playing Final Fantasy 14 and spoiling her cat, Piglet.

https://linktr.ee/LawfulEvilComics

https://www.facebook.com/jarred.rigmaiden

(Chris Colvin) I have been in the business of comics and animation since 5th grade and have been running with the scissors ever since. Born in Camden, NJ, and raised in North Philly. I was reared  in a world of Activism, militant training, protest marches, communal cooperative economics and last but not least, HIP HOP!!!! My partners in crime on this journey called life was art, cartoons and comic books. I started out drawing protest signs for my families organization then fish signs for the local grocers then murals for the schools I attended and then things took off from there. Since then my list of accomplishments have expanded into owning a bookstore and doing business for Major Record Labels, Major Comic Book Companies, networks like MTV..NICKELODEON ..VIACOM and hosting video shows and events. One of my latest ventures is AFROBATIX magazine. FB: https://www.facebook.com/armend.colvin

Rodney A. Nobles aka The Young Tiger aka Max Cordell “The Drifter”

As a Martial Artist he is a bona fide 9th Degree black belt Martial Arts Grand Master who has won world title belts in Martial Arts tournaments. He has been Inducted in many Martial Arts Hall of fames and receive the Martial Arts “Living Legend” award. He’s known throughout the Martial Arts world for his superfast kicks, fast footwork and his weaponry. The samurai is his favorite weapon.

As an Actor/Entertainer he has appeared on “America’s Most Wanted”, “New York Undercover” “Fallen” with Denzel Washington, and “Snake Eyes” with Nicolas Cage. He preform on off Broadway plays, he performed live as a stand-up comic and he perform live with a band.

As an Author he has written the popular action series known as “The Drifter” This series is full of action, drama, a little humor and a little bit of romance.

About Max Cordell the Drifter.

As an ordinary man Max Cordell had it all…a very lucrative career, two successful karate schools, a beautiful wife and baby boy. Not bad for a kid who grew up in a bad neighborhood. But Max never forgot his roots. He spent his life helping others-especially those from is old neighborhood. Life was good until he was accused of a heinous crime and was thrown into prison. He was did-bar from law, his wife left him and took away his son, none of his law collages would represent him in court, his karate schools was shut down and while in prison he was beaten and abused by the correctional officers.

He lost everything, but they couldn’t take his soul. After spending almost two years in prison, his accuser confessed that what they accused him of was a lie. He was exonerated, but he lost all faith in humanity. Scared for life, he brought an RV and a motorcycle and began traveling the country for a place of solitude.

Unfortunate for him, everywhere he stop to rest somebody or some town was in trouble and needed saving. As a God fearing man he could not walk away and leave the people in despair. He used his Martial Arts skills and his trusted sword “Lightning Splitter” and he’d move on. Tales of this mysterious reluctant hero started to spread. The people began calling him, “The Drifter.”

The Drifter is an eight part book series that is being is soon going to be streaming series, comic book issues and audio book.

Lonzo Starr of Konkret Comics 2x Award winning Publisher/Writer Writer Creator of Akolyte.

https://www.konkretcomics.com/

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 Staten Island comic book illustrator, and CEO of Divided District Studios, Shawn McArthur started off just like any other child in the 90's. being highly influenced by Anime, comic books, movies and video games, he wanted to be involved with being a part of the magic of storytelling. Since the age of 5, he was always found drawing his favorite heroes and making comics of his own. He's hardly a man of many words but his work and accolades speak for himself. For someone who sharpens his craft outside of school, Shawn prides himself on collecting most of his knowledge of drawing from technique books and YouTube. From penciling to coloring his own pages, he pushes towards being able to work both traditional and digital mediums of sequential art. Challenging himself to try something new and never backing away from difficult tasks. 

 
http://Www.divideddistrictstudios.com/