Meet the Team

Illustrator
NINJAINK - Timothy Lim
Timothy Lim / Mark Pellegrini are an illustrator / writer team collectively known as NINJAINK, whose portfolio includes licensed artwork and concepts for companies and comics such as Marvel, Hasbro, Lucasfilm, Nickelodeon, IDW, UDON Entertainment, Valiant, and Antarctic Press. They are best known for their independent graphic novels published through Iconic Comics, which include KAMEN AMERICA and BLACK HOPS: U.S.A-*-G.I.
Fun Fact:
1) Tim likes rabbits and Mark likes cats. They are both admirers of capybaras.
2) Both have worked full time jobs in academia.
3) Mark can speak Japanese while Tim can speak German.
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Website: kamenamerica.com

Writer
NINJAINK - Mark Pellegrini
Timothy Lim / Mark Pellegrini are an illustrator / writer team collectively known as NINJAINK, whose portfolio includes licensed artwork and concepts for companies and comics such as Marvel, Hasbro, Lucasfilm, Nickelodeon, IDW, UDON Entertainment, Valiant, and Antarctic Press. They are best known for their independent graphic novels published through Iconic Comics, which include KAMEN AMERICA and BLACK HOPS: U.S.A-*-G.I.
Fun Fact:
1) Tim likes rabbits and Mark likes cats. They are both admirers of capybaras.
2) Both have worked full time jobs in academia.
3) Mark can speak Japanese while Tim can speak German.
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Website: kamenamerica.com

Writer, Creator, Journalist
Douglas Ernst
Douglas Ernst is a writer, creator, and journalist with more than a decade of professional writing experience working for various Washington media groups.
He made his debut as a graphic novel writer with his breakout hit series SOULFINDER: DEMON’S MATCH, which was fully funded through crowdfunding at 300% over its intended goal.
The sequel, SOULFINDER: BLACK TIDE, was released direct to purchase through ICONIC COMICS and outsold its previous volume in the first two weeks of sales, paving the way for SOULFINDER: INFINITE ASCENT.
Ernst acts as a creative consultant on a number of other titles, including an advisor on the military action series BLACK HOPS: U.S.A.-*-G.I., also by ICONIC COMICS.
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Blog: douglasernst.blog

Artist, Illustrator, Designer
Eric Canete
ERIC CANETE is an artist, illustrator and designer who has done work in comics, animation and video games.
His credits include Killer Instinct for Xbox/Microsoft, TRON Uprising for Disney, Justice League Unlimited for Warner Bros, Ben10: Alien Force for Cartoon Network, IronMan: Enter The Mandarin for Marvel Comics, Chrononauts 2: Future Shock for Millar/Netflix.
He's currently working on his creator owned, self published, six issue miniseries called "ARC ATHENA" available via Iconic Comics.
Fun Facts:
1) Deathly afraid of horses and heights,
2) If I didn't make it in the entertainment industry, I would've tried to be an English teacher
3) The internet lists me to be much older than I am.
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Website: ericcanete.com

Artist and Illustrator
Matthew Weldon
Matthew Weldon doodled in his youth as kids do but as he aged he just kept on doodling. He has had the privilege of painting murals for local businesses as well as Illustrations/Graphics for websites and logo Designs. He designs t-shirts stickers and decals.
He works hard in the field of Character Design and Story-boarding and has Labored in Comics since 2005. He has a handful of things published by Image Comics & DC/Vertigo, Capcom/Udon, Overground and others as well as some small Self Published Projects. He was Nominated for two Harvey Awards, and published a graphic novel that was labeled best all ages comic of 2009 by MTV.
Some of his works have appeared on the G4 channel. He can even be found in the Guinness book of World Records twice. Born in 1980 he lives in Texas with his lovely wife and two brilliant children. Is big on teaching and helping others, playing sports, gatherings & socializing, and going out of my way to procure delicious cookies and donuts!
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Website: weldonart.com

Artist and Illustrator
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Alejandro Mirabal
Alejandro Mirabal, the creator of Longharbor, was once a diver for a maritime archaeological company, now he is a freelance concept artist and a character concept artist at id Software.
He has worked on high profile projects such as: Magic: The Gathering/Wizards of The Coast, and GWENT. He has also done work for Cursed Mikes, Tool, and Neill Blomkamp (director of District 9 & Elysium).
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Website: alejandromirabal.artstation.com

Artist
STUDIO BABA - Scott Malin
BRYCE BEAL and SCOTT MALIN are a writer/artist duo also going by STUDIO BABA. Inspired by the many mangas they read growing up, they have been making comics together since high school. Their debut comic, THE PANTY BEAR, was released on Webtoons, while their latest comic, the four-book series KINDRED HEAVENS, is being published through ICONIC COMICS.
In their free time, they enjoy all things Ghibli, baseball, and history, and inspirations from all three can be seen across their works.

Writer
STUDIO BABA - Bryce Beal
BRYCE BEAL and SCOTT MALIN are a writer/artist duo also going by STUDIO BABA. Inspired by the many mangas they read growing up, they have been making comics together since high school. Their debut comic, THE PANTY BEAR, was released on Webtoons, while their latest comic, the four-book series KINDRED HEAVENS, is being published through ICONIC COMICS.
In their free time, they enjoy all things Ghibli, baseball, and history, and inspirations from all three can be seen across their works.

Animator, Cartoonist, Illustrator
Sven Stoffels
Sven Stoffels is an accomplished animator with an impressive list of TV credits. He's lent his creative touch to projects for Comedy Central's TripTank, College Humor's Cartoons, FX, and has collaborated with comedians like Jim Norton and Luis J Gomez, as well as animation projects with Doug Tennapel. With over 15 years of experience in the fields of art and animation, Sven has made a significant mark on the entertainment industry.
You might also recognize him from viral internet cartoons, including "Joe Biden's Hairy Legs Animation." Notably, Sven is the talent behind the captivating artwork and posters for New York's largest comedy festival, Skankfest.
Website: butchkilligan.com

Sheilava is an award-winning singer/songwriter, composer, actress, producer, writer/director, and published model based in Austin, TX. She also enjoys hosting indie film & music festivals for charity, performing live music with her band of the same name, and teaching private lessons in her home studio and with the non-profit organization Anthropos Arts in an effort to give free music instruction to at-risk and underprivileged students throughout the Greater Austin Area.
Sheilava earned her Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance at the University of Houston and a Master's in Flute Performance at the University of New Mexico.
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IMBD: Sheilava