Comic Creators of Chicago!
Chicago (and Chicagoland) is chock full of the best comic book creators! It's an embarrassment of riches! This is by no means a complete list, but it's a start-- er, a Starter! Former Chicagoans that have moved out of the state aren't on this list, but we are counting Chicago Suburbs!
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@challengers.bsky.social
@dinosaursheriff.bsky.social
Queer Chicago-based cartoonist, making comics about animals, haunted places, and our human potential to be both at once. ⚠️ Occasional NSFW 🔞 https://dinosaursheriff.contactin.bio/
@pranas.bsky.social
Cartoonist. Ignatz nominated. Still trying to figure it out. he/him www.ghostcarpress.com
@craigcermak.bsky.social
Comic Book artist - The Cursed Library + Jinx (Archie), London Horror Comic, A Man Among Ye, Red Team
@jimnelson.bsky.social
Artist. Senior Outsource Supervisor (ie: Art Director) at Blizzard Entertainment on Hearthstone. I create art for games, children's books and more. https://jimnelsonart.com
@mattbegins.bsky.social
Researcher/writer for TRUTH IN THE BARREL hosted by Amy McGrath & Denver Riggleman Writer of comic books: KUNG FU PANDA, WHITE PICKET FENCES, SHREK, LITTLEST PET SHOP, and more!
@brianazzarello.bsky.social
@joshblaylock.bsky.social
New comics coming: The Disavowed, Circuits/Seduction/Revenge, Breaking into Comics! Writer, artist & producer of comic books. Founder of Devil’s Due Studios. Creator: Mercy Sparx, The Encoded. Known for lil a GI Joe thing. http://www.devilsdue.net
@landisblair.bsky.social
Crosshatcher with a variety of other problems. Books: Vers le Sud, The Night Tent, The Envious Siblings, and The Hunting Accident. https://bio.site/landisblair
@sarahsatrun.bsky.social
Animator, Artist, Twin, Auntie. Artist: Fae and the Moon (graphic novel) For book illustrations, publication questions, rights inquiries, or major media inquiries, please contact Marie Lamba at Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency
@brianjcrowley.com
UX Design Leader | Comic Book Creator | Troublemaker Expect art, dog photos and political snark. https://bio.site/brianjcrowley
@aleroart.bsky.social
Cartoonist / Instructor making all age comic art CHICAGO middle art teacher through Chicago public school! Talking art-making on my podcast 🎙 and creator of ALLEYCAT😺
@michaelmoreci.bsky.social
Writer/director: REVEALER and HOLIDAY HOLD-UP (now streaming!) Bestselling comics author: Barbaric, Curse, Star Wars. Host of The Filmographers Podcast. ⚽️ dad.
@addisonduke.bsky.social
Freelance Artist bringing worlds and stories to life. Colorist on Barbaric from Vault Comics. Amateur Indie Gamedev and Enviroment Artist. they/them 💛🤍💜🖤 Chicago, IL
@melissasuestanley.bsky.social
🎨 Open for book / spot / ttrpg / portraits 🗺 Looking for the circular tread back to Gormenghast ✨ MelissaSueStanley.com 💌 MelissaStanleyArt@gmail.com
@parttimecomix.bsky.social
Writer, letterer and publisher for Part-Time Comix Mailing list, crowdfunding, store etc: https://linktr.ee/Parttimecomix
@stevebryantart.bsky.social
Eisner/Manning/Harvey-nominated writer/artist of Athena Voltaire. Writer/co-creator of Evie and the Helsings, The Catch, Undead or Alive, Ghoul Scouts + more. he/him SteveBryantComics.com https://linktr.ee/stevebryant
@gdwessel.bsky.social
Comics writer. WAR BIRDS (Dark Horse, 2023); ROGUE TROOPER and more at 2000AD (2023 - Present). Co-host Busting Balls Podcast. Bylines at FanByte, Wrestling Inc., /Film, Pro Wrestling Illustrated. "Vile and slanderous" - Paul C. Wessel, Jr.
@hilaryhack.bsky.social
Cartoonist and film buff. Splash Brannigan, Plastic Man, What The--?!, Munden's Bar, The Illustrated AL...
@geogantart.com
Chicago-based cartoonist. Creator of the syndicated newspaper comic strip Beware of Toddler. Artist of the Beano comic Angel Face Investigates. Glyph Awards Winner, Ringo Award Nominee. National Cartoonists Society member. Inquiries: geo@geogantart.com
@afowlerart.com
I'm a comic artist that came of age in the Crunk Era. Make of that what you will. Freelance inker @ DC & IDW. BATMAN VS. BIGBY/DC POWER/MILESTONE/CYBORG/FIREFLY/DRESDEN FILES.
@rays666hell.bsky.social
Chicago comic creator (Light Carries On, Raise Hell, I Felt Myself Slipping, Raise Hell!) • jerk of all trades • erotica artist 🔞 • drink girlie • they/he Tags: #art #nsfwart #vampiretime #HouseDurango
@jasonmillet.bsky.social
Storyboards, comics coloring and illustration! Jasonmillet.com https://www.flickr.com/photos/19208484@N06/albums/72157682038014561/page1 Transrational and biconceptual. Unorthodox in my heterodoxy. He/Him.
@katieschenkel.bsky.social
Bestselling author. I write comics and games. Please read and play them respectively. she/they works. 🏳️⚧️ www.katieschenkel.com
@comicschuck.bsky.social
I write comics I hope people like, and I sell insurance I hope people never have to use. https://linktr.ee/comicschuck www.defectivecomix.com
@jettilalewis.bsky.social
Born and raised in the River Styx🩸 Chicago based artist 🌹 local angler fish & demon slayer⚡️
@ericjimenezart.bsky.social
I'm a professional illustrator from Chicago, and I'm available for commissions and freelance work! Reach me via ericjimenezart.com
@daimondrewthis.bsky.social
He\Him Comic book artist for DC/Milestone, Oni Press and a bunch of indie comics Art Rep: TDArt https://linktr.ee/Daimondrewthis?utm_source=linktree_admin_share
@jasonmuhr.bsky.social
Artist for Marvel Comics, AVENGERS, SPIDER-MAN. Artist/ co-creator of BY THE HORNS & VORACIOUS. The BY THE HORNS Vol. 1 TPB is in stores now! https://bio.site/JasonMuhr
@noctart.bsky.social
Comics Person (she/her) ⭐️ Author of “Club Kick Out! Into the Ring” (Harper Alley) 💖 Bi💫 Huge Dork ✒️ Rep’d by Britt Siess
@maxbare.bsky.social
Illustrator & Cartoonist HERO BEARDS | Scally-Ho! | Infinity-Hero | Rolled & Told 💪 Available for Work ✍️ Collab Curious 👇 Portfolio | Shop | Comics | Patreon 💌 maxbare@gmail.com 🔗 linktr.ee/maxbarebox
@katleyh.bsky.social
A writer/cover for LUMBERJANES. Eisner nommed author of SNAPDRAGON @01firstsecond and THIRSTY MERMAIDS @gallery_13 Represented by @ComicsisPeople She/her katleyh.com
@lukospicturehouse.bsky.social
Chicago artist + Burger King Kids Club alum 🍟 Production Design at @fangamer.com 🎮 Proud father of Boss Nostalgic 64 🗡️ lukospicturehouse.com/links
@tcannoncomics.bsky.social
Your new favorite artist. THE SCHLUB, ERIS, BEEF BROS tyrellcannon.com https://linktr.ee/tcannoncomics?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=6611ab30-efd4-4943-997d-0c6d814f1744
@markisan.bsky.social
RINGO NOMINATED writer of the comic book series BY THE HORNS. Grilled dinosaurs in VORACIOUS. Editor. Journalist. Host on the Metalheads Podcast and the Endless Metal Podcast. Chicago. https://linktr.ee/markisan
@bethhetland.bsky.social
Cartoonist and Educator | TENDER (Fantagraphics) | Bram Stoker Nominee 🧛♂️ https://linktr.ee/bethhetland
@doncardenasart.bsky.social
Artist-Musician-Podcaster-Husby-Dada Lurking around Chicagoland www.comicscoffeemetal.com www.doncardenasart.com
@andyharvest.bsky.social
Illustrator + comic artist “Crumble”- 2/2/25 (LBYR) “Millie of the Manor” - 9/2/25 (Harper Alley) rep'd by Claire Friedman + Jess Mileo at InkWell www.andreabelldraws.com
@ryanbrowne.bsky.social
Co-Creator of CURSE WORDS, 8 BILLION GENIES, THE LUCKY DEVILS and full creator of GOD HATES ASTRONAUTS. 8BG now in development at AMAZON STUDIOS! Link to buy very good comics! https://linktr.ee/brownetowne
@seandove.bsky.social
Illustrator, cartoonist and co-creator of BroBots. Worked on fun stuff like Godzilla Rivals: Biollante vs. Destoroyah, Fortnite, and the riot-inciting McDonald's Szechuan Sauce Poster. 🕸️ www.seandove.com ✉️ seandove@gmail
@emilyriesbeck.bsky.social
⚧️ she/her. Author: It's Your Funeral, Mountain, The Pirate and the Porcelain Girl (Out NOW!!!). Repped by Azantian Literary Agency. Website: https://emilyriesbeck.com/
@barkmouchard.bsky.social
they/them. I write comics. IT TOOK LUKE, LEAF PEEPERS. Sonic the Hedgehog. tiny dog mom. hardcore punk & horror. law student. // rep: Maeve MacLysaght @ Aevitas Creative //
@danielwarrenart.bsky.social
Comic book writer and artist of DO A POWERBOMB, MURDER FALCON, THE MOON IS FOLLOWING US, EXTREMITY, BETA RAY BILL: ARGENT STAR, TRANSFORMERS, WONDER WOMAN DEAD EARTH and more
@sarahbecan.bsky.social
Comics artist, illustrator and designer in Chicago. I made: Let’s Make Bread!, Let’s Make Dumplings!, Let's Make Ramen!, The Adventures of Fat Rice, I Think You're Sauceome, Shuteye, The Complete Ouija Interviews. She/her https://lnk.bio/sarahbecan
@thejillthompson.bsky.social
Eisner award winning comic book creator. Your Scary Godmother. Watercolor. Storytelling. Swords. Gardens. Flowerbike. Cryptids. All around witchery.
@davescheidt.com
Pronounced Shy’d | MAYOR GOOD BOY |TIME TRAVELER TALES| ADVENTURE TIME |AGENTS OF SLAM |AVATAR THE LAST AIRBENDER | STAR WARS | WRAPPED UP | Repped by Charlie Olsen @ Inkwell Managment
@hackintimseeley.bsky.social
Comic Artist & Writer : ROGUE, MotU, MONEY SHOT: BIG BANG. Perpetrator of Hack/Slash, Revival & Nightwing. CHICAGO. timseeleycreative.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHz9gE6edYqkwxqALEmSE8A https://www.hackslash.com/
@anniewu.bsky.social
Making things for comics and television. anniewuart.com anniewuart@gmail.com
@sagecoffey.bsky.social
Wine Ghost Creator, BUGSNAX Story Editor, NOT A WOLF illustrator & former CAKE organizer! Repped by Linda Camacho (Gallt and Zacker) and Mary Pender (WME) 🐛They/Them🐛
@eveewing.bsky.social
I’m a Chicagoan and a prof and I write a lot of things like books [Original Sins, Electric Arches, 1919, Ghosts in the Schoolyard, Maya and the Robot] and comics [Exceptional X-Men, Black Panther, Ironheart] and more + I love my dog so so much
@soengery.bsky.social
It's like "ANGER" but with an E. Cartoonist & Illustrator. Creator of DEATH TO THE WIZARD KINGS and CASKET LAND, Dirt-slinger fired up to Cone 9. Open to cartooning and illustration work. They/Them ∅. No NFTs, No AI. Chicago via StL. soengery.com
@challengers.bsky.social
Chicago/Bucktown 📚 Striving to prove the best thing about being in a comic shop, is being in a comic shop! ✏️ And if you can't come in, shop online: http://challengerscomics.com 👔 WIth your dapper hosts, Patrick and W. Dal!