GARY REED, WRITER
Previously, was the Publisher of Caliber Press, and VP of McFarlane Toys. Writer of over 200 books, graphic novels, and comics. Most material is based on literary works, historical events, and biographical fiction. Nominated for numerous industry awards (Eisner, Harvey, Jack Kirby, etc) as writer and publisher. Caliber was a successful publisher of books and comics through the 1990;s and released over 1,400 titles and introduced some of the top talents in the business today.

Most well known work includes RED DIARIES- a conspiracy saga involving Marilyn Monroe and JFK; BAKER STREET- a punk murder mystery; SAINT GERMAINE- an immortal who lives forever and steals the memories of the dying; DEADWORLD- a look at a apocalyptic future where the dead come back to life; RENFIELD- about the bug eating inmate in Dracula; PUFFIN CLASSIC GRAPHICS novels- adaptations of Dracula and Frankenstein for Penguin Books; SPIRIT OF THE SAMURAI- young adult novel series from Actionopolis, TROY- the saga of the great war; and many others.

In addition to writing, Gary teaches a variety of Biology courses at different Community Colleges in the Detroit/Ann Arbor area.

FRAZER IRVING, ARTIST
Frazer Irving was born in England and established himself as a horror artist with his work in 2000AD, NECRONAUTS with writer, Gordon Rennie.  He also had success with STORMING HEAVEN,  the SIMPING DETECTIVE, and FROM GRACE. He has worked on a number of illustrations for role playing game companies such as Wizards of the Coast, Hogshead Publishing, and Guardians of Order.

Frazer utilizes extensive line work with a computer driven edge.  His latest work is KARION THE WITCH BOY and he is also working on GUTSVILLE.  A major project that will introduce him to more U.S. readers is SILENT WAR, a mini-series featuring the Inhumans with writer David Hine.  He has also illustrated IRON MAN and HELLBLAZER.

He has won a number of awards including the National Comics Award for Best New Talent, the Diamond Comics Award for Best New Talent, and the Graphic Novel of the Year award from Diamond Comics for NECRONAUTS.