The Marketplace
Winter 2023
(Layout and vendors are subject to change without notice)
Wilkes Comic Con is proud to announce the follow artists and vendors will be in attendance at the February 25, 2023 event:
A-Aron Toys
Booth 43
We are a husband and wife team that loves to interact with our customers. We love the comic con genre as it allows us to offer a variety of goods. From the hottest new toy,to the vintage one. And superhero jewelry to the Supernatural healing stones and chakra. We love our customers,and what makes it the most is seeing the fun everyone has. Thank you.
Adam Casey Draws Things
Table 7
Adam Casey draws things– come of them ain’t half bad! Working digitally as well as with pencil and pen and ink, he’s maybe best known for his annual MerMay series and Inktober drawings. His work touches on sci-fi, fantasy, horror, pop culture, and nostalgia, with an eye towards inclusivity. In 2022, he did 26 shows over 33 days across 4 states in 17 cities, so you may have seen him out and about. He’s called Winston-Salem home since the year 2000.
adamcasey.com
Instagram: @adamcasey
Beads and Beyond
Table 13
I specialize in glass, resin and clay jewelry as well as vinyl decals, 3d printed items
and artwork.
Facebook: @WilkesBeadsandBeyond
Instagram: @artylundy
Twitter: @artylundy
Beardy Weirdy’s Comics & Toys
Table 22
Beardy Weirdy’s Comics is based in the Concord, NC area and can be seen at many of the conventions across the southeast. We have a retail location at 325 McGill Ave, Concord, NC 28027. We specialize in comic books, vintage toys and retro video games.
http://www.facebook.com/beardyweirdyscomics
Facebook: @Beardyweirdyscomics
Instagram: @beardyweirdyscomics
Blaze Belushi
Table 25
Blaze Belushi is a pop art cartoonist specializing in likenesses and humor, with a healthy dose of nostalgia. With a DIY aesthetic developed from his years in music, Blaze offers his art as originals, prints, paintings, stickers, custom graffiti slaps, painted vinyl records and more. Be sure to get a custom cartoon portrait from him!.
https://www.teepublic.com/user/blaze_belushi
Facebook: @blazebelushi
Instagram: @blazebelushi
Twitter: @BlazeBelushi
Caitlin’s Creations
Table 23
Hello, I’m Caitlin Foster. I’m a sole proprietor of Caitlin’s Creations. I’m 24 Years
Old, Autistic, and I’m a Graphic Design Student at Wilkes Community College. I basically draw Fan Art of Cartoon and Anime Characters.
Tumbr: @Kawaiigirl27
Twitter: @Kawaiigirl27
Chris Flick of Capes & Babes
Booth 13
Chris is a professional illustrator, cartoonist, caricaturist and UI/UX web and graphic designer working in the Washington, DC area.
In 2007, he created the webcomic Capes & Babes featuring Roy the Werewolf and has published five books on Amazon.com. You can read all 1,100 strips at www.capesnbabes.com.
Chris attends several conventions throughout the year where he primarily draws people as cartoon werewolves and other monsters, sells mash-up posters, coloring books, stickers and so much more. He also recently published a guide to tabling at conventions called “Conventional Wisdom”. You can also listen to him on the brand new Nerd Salad podcast wherever you download your podcasts from.
Find, follow and friend Chris at any of the following links:
www.capesnbabes.com
Facebook: @ChrisFlickArt
Instagram: @ChrisFlickArt
Twitter: @capesnbabes
YouTube: @Chris Flick
Dead Ed’s Alternative Clothing and Accessories
Tables 36 – 37
Facebook: @deadeds
Dragon Eyez
Table 29
Dragon eyeZ is a Veteran Owned Small Business that specializes in leather Dragon eyeZ keychains, fantasy leather maps, and other handmade leather crafts. We have also recently expanded into the EVA realm and have started working on cosplay orders, as well. Our most recent design being Alphonse’s helmet from FullMetal Alchemist! Come check out what makes Dragon eyeZ unique and fun! Find your dragon and carry it with you everywhere!
Facebook: @Dragon EyeZ
Duae Designs
Table 11
Duae Designs is a two person artist team who live local in Wilkes County. Both Cat and Eric enjoy working with a variety of materials and learning new skills that range from fiber arts like sewing and crochet, to wire weaving and bead looming.
duaecat.etsy.com
Facebook: Duae Designs
Instagram: @duaecat
Twitter: @duaecat
Ence Gaming
Table 8
Ence is a publishing company that is primarily focusing on video games and comics. Our goal is to build big, ambitious games that leave fans wanting more while creating entertaining comics for the fans to read.
encegaming.com
Facebook: @Encegamingllc
Instagram: @encegaming
Twitter: @Ence_Gaming
Flashpoint Games
Booth 37
Flashpoint Games in Jonesville, NC is one stop hobby shop. Our products include Magic the Gathering, Warhammer, Dungeons & Dragons, Pokemon & Yugioh. We also recently attained Authorized Retailer for the newest TCG, Flesh and Blood. Also, hobby supplies like Dragon Shield, DEX Protection, boxes and dice are always on hand. Come see as we are also building a tournament schedule, both competitive and fun for building the gaming community.
Facebook: @fabofnc
Goblin’s Treasure Chest
Booth 5
We buy, sell, and trade Magic the Gathering and Pokemon cards. We also have handmade comic book related items including earrings, pot holders, pillowcases, necklaces, bracelets, and more.
Kevin is also a Level 1 MtG Judge who is currently working on Level 2.
goblins-treasure-chest.square.site
Twitter: @GoblinsTC
Great State Paranormal
Table 16
Sicut Superius et Inferius
Great State Paranormal is one of the top paranormal teams in North Carolina. They offer many various services in the paranormal space. Their most common offering are public paranormal investigations where anyone can experience what it is like to be a paranormal investigator and investigate well known haunted locations. This is a hands-on experience where the public gets to use ghost hunting tools and learn techniques that help get answers from the other side. They also offer private investigations if you believe that your home or property is haunted. They also offer spiritual home cleansings and are able to offer the Rite of Exorcism to assist those who have negative spiritual attachments.
Aside from their passion for working with the paranormal, they are also passionate about preserving local folklore and history. They have assisted with the writing of a book on local ghost stories and are preparing for a YouTube series to launch later this year (Legends, Lore, & More). If you would like to learn more about anything that Great State Paranormal does, please stop by their check out their website, stop by their booth, or attend their panel!
www.greatstateparanormal.com
Facebook: @GreatStateParanormal
Twitter:@GSParanormalNC
Hero Clash Collectibles
Booth 21
Comic books, Marvel Legends, McFarlane Figures, Magic cards, Sports Cards, Hotwheels, and so much more! New Release comic books come in every Wednesday and subscription holder can save up to 20%. Call to start your own comic book subscription today, Free! Located in Historic Downtown North Wilkesboro, NC – Hero Clash Collectibles is a store that offers a wide variety of collectible comic books, comic figures, sports cards, sports figures, horror/sci-fi figures, and more – all at affordable prices!
HeroclashCollectibles.com
Facebook: @heroclashcollectibles
Homebrewed Comics
Table 30
www.hbhcomics.com
Facebook: @homebrewedcomix
Instagram: @homebrewedcomics
James Maxstadt
Table 27
James is the author of more than fifteen fantasy novels. He loves writing books with quirky characters that are full of action, humor, and a lot of adventure. A fan of fantasy since he was young, James thinks a good story that can take a person away from their everyday life is something worth reading. He’s found over the last several years that writing such stories can be just as rewarding. When he does have his head in this world, he can usually be found relaxing at home with his beautiful wife Barb, doing some home renovation or woodworking project, or signing books at comic conventions and Renaissance Faires. Follow him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DukeGrandfather
www.jamesmaxstadt.com
Facebook: @DukeGrandfather
JGS3DModeling
Table 39
We are built on the idea of creativity through 3d printing. We do masks, figurines, props, anything that can be thought of, we can create on our printer.
JGS3DMODELING.com
Facebook: @JGS3DMODELING
Kinda Cute Creations
Booth 4
Kinda Cute Creations is here to brighten your day with art prints, plushies, buttons, and much more! Bring home your own handmade creation from us, made with love, by a fan for the fans!
http://etsy.com/shop/kindacutecreations
Facebook: @KindaCuteCreations
Instagram: @kindacutecreations
Twitter: @KCuteCreations
Kitty in the Box
Booth 1
Kitty in the Box is a husband and wife team of old-school otakus who turned their fandom into a business in 2015 and never looked back. Kitty in the Box always strives to bring not only the coolest Anime figures around, but Japanese exclusive, Ichiban Kuji releases, and traditional Asian aesthetic items.
We encourage fans of all ages and genders to Stay Curious while perusing our diverse wares to feed their fandom.
Facebook: @KITBx
Twitter: @Kittyintheboxx
Klaws of Kreation
Table 33
Kev Lyerly, aka Klaws of Kreation, is an artist from Winston Salem NC. For the past twenty years he has self-published his own comics and produced fan art ranging from cards to 11×17 prints.
Kev Lyerly aka Klaws of Kreation, is a fan art illustrator and comic creator. His credits include the comics The Adventures of Teague Retail Specialist and the Legend of Copper Song. He and Rodney Traynham are collectively known as the Outlandish Nation Press. Tammy Lyerly, wife of Kev Lyerly is a creator of perler bead keychains.
www.facebook.com/klawsofkreation
Klingon Assault Group
Main Entrance
The Klingon Assault Group is a not-for-profit fan organization. The IKV Executioner, a chapter of KAG, supports Kwanzaa Family Inn women’s shelter. Look for their table of Klingon and Star Trek Alien memorabilia and recruitment information for the Klingon Assault Group.
KreepieMichaela
Table 15
I’m a goth artist with a caffeine problem who makes cute and spooky art.
Instagram: @kreepiemichaela
TikTok: @kreepiemichaela
Manic Arts
Table 38
Acrylic painter and sketch artist. Landscapes, fan art, and macabre paintings and sketches.
Instagram: @manda_manic_arts
Matthew Atchley
Booth 42
Matthew Atchley, like most superheroes of lore, has a dual identity! He’s an actor and artist known for his intricately hand drawn artwork and ever growing list of acting credits. His art subjects span across all fandoms and forms of pop culture including characters from popular TV, film, comics, and more. He has created artwork for several actors from a wide variety of tv series and films. Ever diverse, his other projects have included co-creating a cartoon/comic series with Actor Sean Astin, book cover art, company logos, and more.
Matthew’s acting credits continue to grow as he has been cast in over 50 productions in the last 2 years. He performed on episodes of “Watchmen”, “The Gifted”, The Originals”, “The Resident”, “Nashville”, Ozark”, and “MacGyver” to list a few. He’s also very well known in the “True Crime” genre as he’s had principal roles on multiple episodes of “Snapped”, “Killer Couples”, “Murder Calls”, “Homicide Hunter”, “Murder Chose Me” and over 17 more series. His film credits include principal roles in the award nominated short films “Special Election”, and “Archer’s Window”. He portrayed a sports magazine photographer in the film “What Men Want”. He also portrayed FBI Agent Doug Wall in the Clint Eastwood directed “Richard Jewell”. He has many more upcoming projects soon to premiere. His entire artwork portfolio, online shopping links, current appearance schedule, acting credits and all social media links can be found at artofmatthewatchley.com
His released acting credits can be found on his IMDb page at IMDb.me/matthewatchley
Facebook:@theartofmatthewatchley
Instagram: @matthewatchleyofficial
Mental Pablum
Table 32
Hi! My name is Chris Reader and I go by the name Mental Pablum online. I am a freelance artist that does fan art. I like to think of myself as a corporate flunkie that is trying to become a struggling artist. I’ve had a career in retail for close to 30 years, but within the last 3 years decided to get back to drawing all the comic book characters that I love. I took what I was doing started going around to comic shows in the North Carolina area since that is where I live. I sell original art, prints and do commissions upon request. I’m originally from Florida and have been drawing since Junior High School once I really got into comics and decided I wanted to make my own. I was an MP in the US Army before getting into retail. I’ve worked for 3 different Fortune 50 companies in many roles. I enjoy what I do, but love creating art too. I will continue to create art and make it available for sale for people that are interested and enjoy it. I’m not looking to be famous or get into the comic industry at this point in my life. I’m just trying to have fun, be creative and try to get better.
www.artofmentalpablum.com
Facebook: @mentalpablum
Instagram: @mentalpablum_
Twitter: @ChrisRReader
Michelle Lodge
Table 18
Michelle Lodge is an illustrator of comic books and graphic novels, and fun fanart prints. Michelle is the artist behind the comic series Home Free, the graphic novel The Black Wall, Whiz Bang the Boy Robot, Snorkel McCorkle and the Lost Flipper, and her own webcomic Moementality.
www.comiclodge.com
Facebook: @michellelodgecomics
Instagram: @comiclodge
Twitter: @ComicLodge
Modern Goldfish
Table 26
Magic is all around us and in our hands! Thank you Wilkescomiccon for having us back, we are a married geek team of wandmakers and other magical items. Living between the metaphysical world and Harry Potter Fandom is a wonderfully snug place to celebrate the very best of what makes you – you! Let’s talk about what you’re reading and how you are feeling. The world gets better every time you read and we rise by lifting others.
Moderngoldfish.com
Facebook: @moderngoldfishart
Instagram: @moderngoldfish
Twitter: @moderngoldfish
Moon Bunny Crafts
Table 20
Moon Bunny Crafts is a small online shop with a focus on nerdy and/or quirky jewelry and designs. Owner and artist Brittany has been working with crafts for decades. Her desire to bring people joy spill out into her designs, which is a mix of strange yet mystical.
Facebook: @MoonBunnyCrafts
Instagram: @moon.bunny.crafts
Moonscape Creations
Table 24
Handmade clay earrings and more!
moonscapecreations.shopify.com
Facebook: @MoonscapeCreations
paprikaSTUDIOS
Booth 2
paprikaSTUDIOS specializes in creating chibiarts of both original and fanarts! We take commissions, have several social media outlets to keep updated about our work, stream nightly, and have a Etsy shop where you can purchase our goods!
www.paprika-studios.com
Facebook: @iPrika
Instagram: @paprika_studios
Twitter: @iPrika
Rosaire Bushey
Table 14
Rosaire is an independent author of fantasy fiction to include the six books of The 30 Stones Saga, and the soon to be released first book of the Ranger’s Deck series. In addition to fantasy fiction, Rosaire also provides editing services for authors under the Rosaire Publishing LLC imprint. You can find his books on Amazon, his web site, and at Comiccons and events around the mid-Atlantic.
www.rosairebushey.com
Twiiter: @rvbushey
Facebook: Author Rosaire Bushy
Shea Sew Silly
Table 9
SheaSewSilly uses nerdy and comic fabric used on everything including seat belt covers, purses/coin pouches, coasters, and Other miscellaneous cool things.
Facebook: @SheaSewSilly
Silly M Designs
Table 28
I offer a wide selection of custom and handcrafted drinkware, home décor, apparel, and accessories.! You can shop from Facebook or directly from my website. Feel free to follow me on my socials for a glimpse inside the Craft Cave!
Facebook: @sillymdesigns
Sir Willy D
Table 19
William Duncan is best known as singer/songwriter “SirWillyD”. He has had several albums and singles released since 2018. He used to do comedy sketches that he wrote, directed, and starred in on YouTube under the channel SirWillyD Productions. Now he tries to mix serious and comedy within his acting styles in his latest projects. He has created four short films in hopes to get his hands back into writing and acting in movies, shows, etc. William has also done some voice over work in movies and video games. He is the host of “The SirWillyD Podcast” and has created an action/comedy Podcast “Agent J & Agent W” in which he writes, acts, and edits. He also continued his writing passion and published three books “Thoughts From the Mind”, “The Red Scare”, & “The Sawmills Slasher”.
Instagram: @SirWillyD
Smogfrogg
Table 36
Smogfrogg (Leeanna Earp) is a locally based illustrator and mixed media artist. As a digital artist, printmaker/screen printer, and craft hobbyist, she enjoys drawing her original characters, cute animals, and fan art! If you’re looking for prints, buttons, stickers, or other goodies, be sure to check out her table!
https://smogfrogg.carrd.co/
Instagram: @smogfrogg
Twitter: @smogfrogg
Sunflower Designs
Table 41
My names is Stacey Holloway. I am an elementary school teacher at Boomer Ferguson. My husband John and I have been married for 13 years and we have 4 children. I love making jewelry, bookmarks, hair pins and keychains using runoff paint from my fluid art paintings. Every piece is like having your own personal mini painting. In my free time I enjoy being outdoors, reading, going to church and spending time with my family! My husband and I are comic book fans and love going to Comic Con!
Facebook: @SunflowerDesignsJewelry
The Crafting Ninja
Booth 40
The Crafting Ninja is a traditional artist who specializes in all things cute and nerdy! We make everything from prints, to pins, to jewelry! So swing by and check us out! We can’t wait to see you all there!
craftingninja.com
Facebook: @CraftingNinjaNC
Instagram: @craftingninjanc
Twitter: @CraftingNinja89
The Dice Hut
Table 31
The Dice Hut is a Game supply store. We do as are name says carry dice and that is our main focus but don’t let that fool you. We carry all the basic game supplies no matter what type of game we got you covered.
The Spectacular Stache
Table 3
Dennis Warren aka Dionysis Metalcult aka The Spectacular Stache is a walking three dimensional holographic hallucination with a multiple personality disorder. He is an artist, writer, comic book creator, heavy metal alchemist, and professional wrestling personality. Stache created Metalcult Comix and Flippy The Dachshund (both available at Crypto Comics). He has published multiple short stories and novels, and is currently drawing more comics and writing more books. He is also creating music with the dynamic rock music phenomenon Worlds Decay. In addition, Stache is now scouting talent to provide management and consultation leading to a world championship title reign. Follow the adventures of The Spectacular Stache through images, words, music, and live entertainment spectacle. Thou shalt surely be amused.
spectacularstache.com
flippydog.com
facebook.com/metalcult
amazon.com/author/denniswarren
Tohma
Table 10
Tohma has been cosplaying since 2002 and is a member of the group Last Minute Cosplay. She enjoys attending conventions along the east coast and meeting up with fellow costumers.
https://www.acparadise.com/acp/display.php?a=11917
Facebook: @LMCtohma
Twitter: @One_night_star
Victims & Villains
Table 12
Victims and Villains is a multimedia outreach dedicated to deconstructing the stigma surrounding mental health through the familiarity of pop culture. Depression can make us feel like both a victim and villain. We exist to remind you that you’re not alone. Victims and Villains is based out of Richmond, VA. Whether it’s comic cons, local community events or the podcasts and movie reviews we release weekly – our goal is to educate and engage individuals on mental health awareness. Our hope is to one day eradicate the stigmas surrounding such topics.
http://www.victimsandvillains.net
Wilson’s Toy Store
Booth 6
I sell new and vintage toys, video games, books, comics and movies. I have a booth at Key City Antique Mall. I also enjoy selling at flea markets.
Wood Burning by House
Table 35
Facebook: @James.House
(This list is subject to change without notice)