Welcome to the FACTS Artist Alley, where the world’s best geeky artists gather!
From international comic book stars and world-famous internet artists to local artists & designers, FACTS has it all. In the Artist Alley, experiencing a memorable encounter and leaving with your unique piece of art go hand-in-hand.
And when you’re done with that, you can also find the hidden gems of the Creator Zone, where the local artists and designers come to show their wares. Have fun exploring!
Ian Boothby
Canadian Eisner Award–winning comic book creator. Main writer for The Simpsons comic books and one of the lead writers for the Futurama comics. Worked on or for Sparks!, MAD Magazine & more. Husband to artist Pia Guerra, who is also a guest at FACTS Fall 2022!
Pia Guerra
Canadian Eisner Award–winning comic book artist and author. Co-creator and lead penciller of Y – The Last Man. Worked on or for Doctor Who: The Forgotten / The New Yorker / MAD Magazine / Spider-Man: Unlimited / Torchwood / Superman / The Simpsons’ Treehouse of Horror Comics, and much more. Wife to Ian Boothby, who is also a guest at FACTS Fall 2022!
Michael Cho
Seoul-born Canadian illustrator, comic artist and writer. Some of his clients include The New York Times, Washington Post, and comic giants Marvel and DC Comics in series like Supergirl, Teen Titans, Batwoman, Captain America, and Shazam, to name just a few. Also known for the graphic novel Shoplifter.
Dan Cornwell
English comic artist and illustrator. Early work was on titles such as Futurequake, Dogbreath, 100% Biodegradable, but probably best known for Rok of the Reds and its sequel Rok the God, Judge Dredd, Judge Fear, Max Normal, and others for 2000AD and Judge Dredd The Megazine.
Glenn Fabry
Probably best known for Slaine and Scatha, but also for his amazing contributions to the series of Hellblazer, Preacher, The Authority, and Thor. He also worked on Neil Gaiman’s 2003 Sandman anthology Endless Nights and a comics adaptation of Gaiman’s TV series Neverwhere.
Alex Sierra
Spanish illustrator. Glénat Spain entrusted him with the comic book adaptation of a very popular TV series, Aguila Roja (The Red Needle), set in 17th century China. He is also known for Yôkai, Hel’Blar, Orcs & Goblins, Magiërs, Dwergen, De Meester-Inquisiteurs, and Les Filles de Soleil.
Dimat
Italian comic artist who is very active in the European comics market. With amazing work for Les Filles de Soleil and the Elfen series, this is an artist you’ll want to meet at FACTS.
Kyko Duarte
You can admire the work of this Spanish artist in various European comic series, such as Magiërs, Elfen, Hand van de Duivel, World War Wolves, Chroniques de la Guerre des Fées and much more.
Dave Johnson
American comic book artist. Worked for Dark Horse Comics, DC Comics, Marvel, and Legendary Comics. You’ve seen his work in a wide arrange of comic series, such as Invincible, Deadpool, 100 Bullets, Superpatriot and a lot of DC Comics IP’s.
Alain Dodier
This French artist from Dunkirk had his biggest successes with his fantasy series Gully and the more realistic comic Jérôme K. Jérôme Bloche. His talent was noticed by the iconic comic magazine Spirou and loved across multiple borders.
Steve Lavigne
This American artist was the very first employee to be hired by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird back in the 80’s and to date, he’s still making TMNT covers for IDW. As longtime art director, character creator, cover artist, colorist, and official licensed artwork artist, this legend can make you go cowabunga in no time!
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