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2022 Attractions
Randy Emberlin - G2
Randy Emberlin - G2
Randy Emberlin - G2
Randy Emberlin is a comic book artist/inker and animator who has spent the past 30 years working in a variety of creative fields. Whether as a comic book artist, an illustrator of educational books or an animator on over 50 television commercials, he has made his presence felt through his style and sensibilities. Over the last 25 years, Randy Emberlin is best known for his work as an inker on over 4000 pages of comic art, with a resume that includes long runs for Marvel on Amazing Spider-Man #339- 410, (Co-Creator of Carnage, Maximum Carnage etc.) Web of Spider- Man #117-129, (the Clone Saga), GI Joe #65-126, (5 years) Doctor Strange/Strange Tales #76-81 & #1-19, (3years) and Alien Legion #8-20 (2 years), plus additional work on the X-men, Avengers, Punisher, Silver Surfer, She Hulk, the Defenders, Quicksilver, Captain America and Conan. For Dark Horse he had long runs on Ghost #12-36, Star Wars: Crimson Empire II #1-6, Aliens and Predator, plus the R.I.P.D. graphic novel the movie is based on! Randy has worked with a wide range of pencilers and has many distinctive styles that fans are well acquainted with.
Instagram: @randyemberlin
Facebook: randy.emberlin
Update From Randy Emberlin just in...
Signing Prices:
Signing is $10 per item, with the exception of ASM #361, 362, 363, ASM #365 and #375 which are all $20 each.
BUT fans get a 50% Discount on all signing, if you have 10 items or more signed, (items like: comics, toys, posters, hats, Pops, action figures, etc.). Also spending $40 dollars or more on signing books or items gets you a Free, Signed Color Print of your choice.
Sketching Prices:
I’m doing inked head shots for a $100. on 8.5x11” Bristol board or sketch covers
I’m doing Remarques on Comics for $40 with a signature.
I’m only taking orders for inked Full Figures which are $200. on 8.5x11” Bristol board or sketch covers.
Nate Quarry - G3
Randy Emberlin - G2
Randy Emberlin - G2
Nate Quarry is a life-long consumer and collector of Comic Books. As a child born and raised in a religious cult, comic books gave him worlds to disappear into, and escape from his own reality. Once he found his way out of the cult at the age of 23, he found himself on a new path through Mix Martial Arts (MMA). Nate appeared and was a fan favorite on SPIKE TV's The Ultimate Fighter season 1. His fight career spanned over 13 years. During those years he got a shot at the UFC's world title, fighting in-front of thousands at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. One of the many notable moments of his career was his highly publicized 'Comeback Fight', bringing him back into the ring just 15 months after an innovative spinal fusion back-surgery. Nate lives in Portland, OR with his wife. They stay busy with their 3 kiddos, exploring the outdoors & local comic book stores.
Zombie Cage Fighter is an Autobiographical Horror story based on the creator, Nate “Rock” Quarry’s life. After many requests to write an autobiography, Nate decided to do just that, though he did not want it to be “just another fighter’s story”. His life experiences are more than that, and there was more to share with the world. Nate went on to create the Zombie Cage Fighter brand in 2010. The ZOMBIE CAGE FIGHTER brand has grown into a selection of T-Shirts, multiple comic books, stickers, bags, posters, and its very own ZCF Statue.
“This is my story. With a few embellishments. Every one of my fights was to the death. They were just stopped early” –Nate “Rock” Quarry
Aaron Lopresti - G4
Randy Emberlin - G2
Aaron Lopresti - G4
Aaron Lopresti has been working in the comic industry for 30 years as an artist, writer, inker and colorist. He has worked for every major company and on nearly every major character. His most notable works include Planet Hulk, Wonder Woman, Ms. Marvel, Excalibur, Justice League, Mystic and Sludge. Lopresti also has developed and published several creator owned projects such as Wraith of God, Garbage Man, Power Cubed and Kit Carter. Currently he is developing his new line of books through Empire Comics which he is crowd-funding.
Yuki Saeki - G9
Floydman Sumner - G7
Aaron Lopresti - G4
Yuki Saeki is a freelance comic artist and illustrator from Japan. Her published work includes "Golgotha" (Top Cow/Image) and "GameSpace" (Phoenix Dreams Publishing). She has also self-published several mini-comics and illustration books, the latest being "Illustrated Moments of the Lewis and Clark Expedition". She has taught herself through years of creating comics, using traditional and digital media to produce a wide range of art styles. She is currently based in Salem, Oregon with her husband Ken and two very spoiled cats.
Tumblr: yukisaeki.tumblr.com
Twitter: @yukisaeki
https://yukisaeki.myportfolio.com/
Floydman Sumner - G7
Floydman Sumner - G7
Floydman Sumner - G7
Floydman is an artist and illustrator based in Salem Oregon who began his career working in the small press comics field before he moved into working as a sketch artist for such properties as Star Wars, Garbage Pail Kids, Wacky Packages, Teenage Mutant Turtles along with many other card sets. He has worked for such companies as Topps, RRParks Cards, Monsterwax and currently Dynamite Entertainment.
Floyd has also been involved in creating album covers and artwork for bands such as Green Jelly and Electric Frankenstein. He is also an officially licensed Ed Roth RAT FINK artist who enjoys interpreting other people’s visions through commissions while he works in his Art Dungeon.
Floydman has also created his own cards sets including his HALLOWEEN HORRORS and his zombie rock star set THE ROCKING DEAD. He continues to add new products to his online store such as t-shirts, prints, stickers and other items featuring his crazy art style.
He definitely enjoys interacting with people at comic cons and car shows. Floydman looks forward to doing some art during the Mid Valley Comic Art Expo, so stop by and say Hello!
AnnMaré Cruz - G8
Floydman Sumner - G7
Floydman Sumner - G7
AnnMaré Cruz is an Illustrator and a Tattoo Artist who lives in Salem Oregon. She creates various artworks for decorating clients in their requested tattoos. AnnMaré has been a licensed tattoo artist for over 10 years in Oregon and she has won multiple awards recognizing her amazing work. She is currently working at Roots Deep Tattoo in Salem and she specializes is color to the nerd degree. On the weekends, she spends time with her family in addition to being with friends in the studio recording a role-playing podcast called “Oops We Broke the Multiverse” which can be found streaming on all platforms right now.
https://www.instagram.com/annmarecruz/ https://www.facebook.com/AnnMareTattoos/
Mark Arnold - G6
The Original Neontendo - G10
Z Fighters Worldwide - G1
Mark Arnold is a Pop Culture Historian. He has authored over 15 books on the subjects of Harvey Comics, Underdog, Pink Panther, The Beatles, The Monkees, Dennis the Menace, Alvin and the Chipmunks, Disney, Cracked magazine and more. He also hosts his own Fun Ideas Podcast featuring various celebrities and fans discussing the worlds of comic books, animation, TV, movies and music. He is currently working on books about Mad magazine and the music group The Turtles.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Arnold_(historian)
https://www.facebook.com/Fun-Ideas-Productions-245223382210988
Z Fighters Worldwide - G1
The Original Neontendo - G10
Z Fighters Worldwide - G1
Z Fighters Worldwide is a charity base "Dragon Ball Z" themed cosplay group. We are dedicated to helping our community, doing charitable causes to help out those in need and to bring smiles to fans of all ages.
Event Note: "Dragon Ball Z" is definitely a pop culture phenomenon — created in 1989 and brought to the USA in 1996, the anime series (and its accompanying animated movies) about a group of warriors defending the earth from various strange and powerful threats was a watershed moment for the rising popularity of Japanese animation world-wide.
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/ZFightersWorldwide
The Original Neontendo - G10
The Original Neontendo - G10
Dragon Theater Puppets and Princesses - G5
The Original Neontendo is making an appearance at Mid Valley Valley Comic Expo!
Here is your chance to stop by and check out this amazing Mario themed car. It is fully equipped with retro Nintendo video game systems letting people enjoy hands-on interactive gaming which includes playing the Original Classic Nintendo NES video games along with the Super Nintendo games and two Classic Gameboys, so definitely check out this car as you will enjoy your retro game experience.
As an added bonus for kids (17 and under) who stop by the Neontendo, they can receive a free “Mario Hot Wheels” from the #mariocarforallkids movement. Please do note that we have a limited supply of these cars and will hand them out while supplies last.
https://chasillac.wixsite.com/home/hot-wheels-mario-car-giveaway
Dragon Theater Puppets and Princesses - G5
Dragon Theater Puppets and Princesses - G5
Dragon Theater Puppets and Princesses - G5
Dragon Theater Puppets and Princesses have been performing for families in the northwest for over 25 years! Fantastic puppet shows and costumed character entertainment for the whole family!
At Mid Valley Comic Art Expo, they will have some free activities in their kid’s zone such as dance games, coloring tables, the Bat Mobile Hot Wheels racing track and more. Please, note that they will be selling face painting and animal balloons at our event.
They will have an event stage puppet show called “The Home Grown Heroes” that will be fun for all ages!
“The Home Grown Heroes”
A super villain known as "The Bad Idea" wants to steal everyone's ideas! Only teamwork can stop him. The Home-Grown Heroes, Super Banana Man, Rocket Hamster and Samurai Flower find out there is more than one way to save the day.
https://www.facebook.com/dragontheaterpuppetsandprincesses/ https://www.dragontheater.com/