Bringing the fun of fandom back to the valley!
Randy Emberlin
Randy Emberlin
Randy Emberlin
Randy 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 both style and sensibility.
Over the last 30 years Randy is best known for his work as an inker 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).
Randy has worked with a wide range of pencilers and has many distinctive styles that fans are well acquainted with.
https://www.instagram.com/randyemberlin/
Linda Young
Randy Emberlin
Randy Emberlin
Linda is an American voice actress who voices characters in Japanese anime series, produced by Funimation. Her most notable roles are Frieza and Baba in “Dragon Ball Z” as well as Genkai in “Yu Yu Hakusho”.
Her other voice roles include:
- Porlyusica in “Fairy Tail”
- Zombie Devil in “Chainsaw Man”
- Piiza and Fasha in “Dragon Ball Super”
- and many more....
Linda also wrote and performed in JJ and the Fruit Troops, a syndicated children radio show.
https://www.instagram.com/lindasorta/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linda_Young
Keith Tucker
Randy Emberlin
Keith Tucker
Keith Tucker is a veteran animation, storyboard illustrator and comics art professional. He is a top animation storyboard artist for studios including Warner Brothers, Disney, Universal, and Marvel.
Keith is best known for his storyboard work for cartoon shows of the eighties and nineties such as Animaniacs, Pinky & The Brain, Tiny Tunes, He-Man, Rescue Rangers, Duck Tails, GI Joe, Transformers, Spiderman, GhostBusters and many others.
Keith’s comic book work includes two years as a cover artist for Disney Comics and he penciled Roger Rabbit, Rescue Rangers, Goofy, etc.
His film credits include creating animated sequences for “John Carpenter’s The Thing”, “Robo Cop 3”, “Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan” and additional films.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0875913/
Chris Warner
Sandi Sellner
Keith Tucker
For over thirty-five years, Chris Warner has worked in the comics industry as artist, writer, and editor. His first professional comics assignment was illustrating a 1984 Alien Legion story for Marvel Comics, where Chris went on to pencil Alien Legion, Moon Knight, and Doctor Strange. In 1986, Chris began a long relationship with Dark Horse Comics as artist and writer.
His creation Black Cross was the inaugural feature in the first Dark Horse Comics publication, Dark Horse Presents #1, and Chris went on to contribute to many Dark Horse titles, including Predator, The American, The Terminator, Star Wars, Barb Wire, Ghost, and many others. Chris joined the Dark Horse editorial staff full-time in 1998 and has since edited countless books and comics. Chris has reviewed thousands of portfolios over the years and is known for his incisive and supportive work with developing creators.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Warner_(comics)
Sandi Sellner
Sandi Sellner
Sandi Sellner
Sandi Sellner was born in August of 1975 in Ventura County, since her early youth she always knew what she wanted to do with her life and has always been driven by her dream. Sandi has been taking and acting classes since her "tween" years, continuing her training high school, all the while supported by her family and friends.
Following school, Sandi scored supporting roles in two local stage productions. This, as well as working as an extra on several television shows, eventually led to her first major role on the broadcast show "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" (Fox, 1994-1995) where played the role of Alpha 5.
https://www.instagram.com/san_san75/
https://www.facebook.com/sandi.sellner75/
Matthew Clark
Sandi Sellner
Sandi Sellner
Matthew started his career in 1997 drawing backgrounds and inking other artists. His break came in 1999 when he was the monthly artist on DC’s Wonder Woman for a year. A character he’s returned to from time to time throughout the years most notably Wonder Woman Rebirth special. Although best known for his work with DC, Matthew has worked for both Marvel and Valiant on various titles.
Professionally, Matthew has worked with the top writers in comics including Dan Jurgens, Keith Giffen, Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Mark Millar and Greg Rucka. He also co-created the book FELON with Greg Rucka.
www.facebook.com/matthewclarkartist
https://www.instagram.com/emceeartist/
Commissions and Sketch inquiries can be sent to emceerobot@gmail.com
Nate Quarry
Brian Kidd aka The Unipiper
Brian Kidd aka The Unipiper
Nate is a life-long consumer and collector of Comic Books. Nate appeared and was a fan favorite on SPIKE TV's The Ultimate Fighter season 1. His fighting 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. Nate lives in Portland, OR with his wife. They stay busy with their 3 kiddos, exploring the outdoors and local comic book shops.
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.
Brian Kidd aka The Unipiper
Brian Kidd aka The Unipiper
Brian Kidd aka The Unipiper
Of all of Portland’s colorful characters, none are as easily recognized as Brian Kidd, aka The Unipiper. With his fire-breathing bagpipes, colorful costumes, and unicycle, reports of Unipiper sightings stretch back to 2007.
The Unipiper has earned his place as the city’s unofficial ambassador of weird, having represented the Rose City in a variety of foreign lands from Scotland to Japan. Named Portland’s ‘Best Local Celebrity’ by Willamette Week for 6 years, the Unipiper solidified his position as a true Portland legend with appearances on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’, ‘America’s Got Talent’, and ‘The Gong Show’, among others.
In addition to his duties as a real-life PDX superhero, Brian also co-hosts the podcast ‘Portland at the Movies’ and serves as president of Weird Portland United.
https://www.facebook.com/theunipiper
Jason W. Christman
Brian Kidd aka The Unipiper
Jason W. Christman
Jason W. Christman is an Oregon artist known for his licensed limited edition prints for Star Wars with Lucasfilm.
He has also worked on many official projects with Firefly, Star Trek and other sci-fi and pop-culture icons.
Jason has been praised for his ability to convey complex themes and characters through minimal and recognizable imagery that captures the essence of each universe.
He is also a member of the PNW Droid Builders and will have his R2 unit at the show as well.
Look for his booth close to Star Wars Oregon at our event.
https://www.jasonwchristman.com/
Floydman Sumner
Blade’s Dodge Charger
Jason W. Christman
Local fan favorite artist Floydman is the mind and creative force behind Planet F Studios. He began drawing at a young age and after realizing the working world just wasn’t cut out for him decided to pursue his own path in the field of graphic design and illustration. Eventually, he ended up in the sketch card world working on such properties as Garbage Pail Kids and Wacky Packages for Topps as well as contributing for other licenses such as MST3k, TMNT, Red Sonja and Ultraman.
He has just recently finished his first full color comic project SWELL COMICS and will be premiering the first issue at the Mid Valley Comic Art Expo where he will also have a good stack of original art, stickers, prints and will be doing sketches on site! Come by the table and check out all that he has to offer!
https://www.facebook.com/Floydman0922
https://www.instagram.com/therealfloydman/
Blade’s Dodge Charger
Blade’s Dodge Charger
Blade’s Dodge Charger
Vampires, be warned! The powerful co-star of the “Blade” franchise is making its convention debut after finding its new home in the Portland Metropolitan area. This is the iconic 1968 Dodge Charger driven by “Blade”, which became an unforgettable presence as it appeared in the all the films and in the television series.
Just one “hero” car was used in all three movies. His black 1968 Charger R/T appears stock on the outside, retaining the chrome trim and rally wheels of the original along with a hood scoop indicating a 440 Six Pack in the engine bay. It’s a genuine 1968 Dodge Charger, but it was equipped with a 383 Magnum, not the 440. Inside, a collection of toggle switches on the console activates various features, including vampire-melting UV lights and nitrous injection.
Come meet the iconic vehicle from superhero film history and take advantage of this opportunity for photographs!
https://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-1968-charger-in-movie-blade.html?m=0&template=default
https://www.goldeagle.com/tips-tools/muscle-cars-from-movies-and-tv-1968-dodge-charger-blade/
Shannon McFly
Blade’s Dodge Charger
Blade’s Dodge Charger
Since their start in 2013, Shannon has become recognized for their Marty McFly cosplay here in the Pacific Northwest. Featured in various Back to the Future documentaries over the years, Shannon has had the privilege of meeting the cast and crew of Back to the Future, along with visiting numerous filming locations used in the movies.
Since 2016, Shannon has traveled across the United States to conventions and events raising funds and awareness for Parkinson's research through Team Fox, the grassroots community fundraising division of The Michael J. Fox Foundation. With thousands of dollars raised to date, Shannon has proved to be an exemplary advocate for utilizing cosplay for volunteer work and giving back to the community.
https://shannonmcfly.carrd.co/
Gary Martin
Caesar the No Drama Llama
Gary Martin
Gary started his career in comics as an inker for DC in 1980. He has worked for all the major companies including Marvel, Disney, Dark Horse, Image, and Archie.
Gary was nominated for a Harvey Award for my inks over Steve Rude's “Nexus”.
He is best known for his how-to book entitled, “The Art of Comic Book Inking”.
Currently, Gary illustrates a monthly comic strip for the "American Legion" magazine.
https://www.facebook.com/gary.martin.50767
https://www.instagram.com/martininkart/
Eli Ebberts
Caesar the No Drama Llama
Gary Martin
Eli is a cosplayer from the Pacific Northwest with over 10 years of experience and a degree in Theater Arts. She has a passion for dazzling performances and sparkling fabrics.
When she is not at conventions Eli is reading YA Fantasy, creating tutorials for her YouTube channel, or dancing with her idol group “Project Constellation”. Eli loves all things sparkly, pink and cute!
Eli is so excited to be hosting and judging the cosplay contests at Mid Valley Comic Art Expo, so she cannot wait to see everyone's incredible costumes.
In the meantime she wants to remind you all to Keep Sewing, Stay Positive, and Have Fun!
https://www.instagram.com/eliebberts/
https://www.youtube.com/@EliEbberts/videos
Caesar the No Drama Llama
Caesar the No Drama Llama
Caesar the No Drama Llama
Caesar the No Drama Llama is many things to many people. He is a therapy llama, a llama-activist, a school educator and an internet celebrity. Juggling all these roles keeps Caesar and his human team busy.
Caesar’s human counterpart, farmer and activist Larry McCool owns the Mystic Llama Farm in Jefferson, Oregon. McCool is a Hewlett-Packard retiree with an impressive resume including previous work with Greenpeace in Salem and as a founding member of the Llama Fiber Cooperative of North America.
https://www.facebook.com/thenodramallama/
https://www.instagram.com/caesarthenodramallama/
https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000201109094/Bee-Dugan-Caesar-the-No-Drama-Llama
William Langley
William Langley
Caesar the No Drama Llama
William has spent the last 45 years working as an illustrator in addition to being a staff artist at Walt Disney Studios from 1979 to 1989 until he become head of Disney’s comic art department from 1987 to 1989 while also overseeing Disney Studios International Comic Companies in Japan, Asia, Europe and South America.
After 1989 he opened William Langley Studios, Inc. and contracted with five major publishers of Disney Studios children’s books.
He has illustrated 200+ children’s books and stories, designed 400+ licensed products including figurines, 80+ licensed t-shirt designs and worked on many pre-production movie projects.
https://www.facebook.com/watercolorist7/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-langley-b3b18a4a
Mark Arnold
William Langley
Mark Arnold
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
Yuki Saeki
William Langley
Mark Arnold
Yuki is a freelance artist based in Oregon. She has taught herself through years of creating comics, using traditional and digital media to produce a wide range of art styles.
Her newest work is the Webtoon original series, “Gates of Hell”, co-created with Dennis Culver.
Her previous work includes “Golgotha” (Image/Top Cow), “GameSpace” (Phoenix Dreams Publishing), along with several self-published mini-comics and books such as “Illustrated Moments of the Lewis and Clark Expedition”.
She loves tea, donuts, and collecting cute things.
https://yukisaeki.myportfolio.com/
https://www.instagram.com/yukiciel/
MegaThruster
The Chris Waffle Explosion
The Sandy Ecto-1S
Pop-Culture Nerd Rock by two geeks from Oregon who love Chewbacca, friendship & keeping it real.
Chris Waffle and Joel Machiela armed with acoustic guitars bring their special blend of funny nerd rock to the masses. Described as “Tenacious D meets Jonathan Colton”, the musical duo has taken their funny and energetic stage show all over the Pacific Northwest.
Chris Waffle (lead vocals and bass) moved to Portland from a state to the south which shall not be named. He started writing and releasing nerd rock albums in 2005 as part of his former band Hot Waffles.
Joel Machiela (Guitar and vocals) hails from the Greater Chicagoland Area of the Middle West has always dreamt of becoming a rock star. He is hoping that playing in Megathruster does not derail that dream.
https://www.instagram.com/megathruster/
https://www.facebook.com/megathrustermusic/
The Sandy Ecto-1S
The Chris Waffle Explosion
The Sandy Ecto-1S
Ecto-1S is a 1962 Cadillac Superior Hearse that has been transformed over the last two and a half years into an ECTO-1 replica/tribute vehicle. It joined forces with the Portland Ghostbuster in late 2022 for a project that made her part of the team.
Paul Stephenson is the owner of Ecto-1S and he has worked to make this car an amazing attraction. Come see it and enjoy a Ghostbusters fandom experience.
https://www.instagram.com/sandy_ecto_1/
https://www.youtube.com/@portlandghostbustersecto-1/featured
The Chris Waffle Explosion
The Chris Waffle Explosion
The Chris Waffle Explosion
What happens when “Nerd Rock Musician” Chris Waffle and “Canby City Councilor” Sarah Spoon join forces to create music influenced by their love of pop culture and passion for social justice?
The Chris Waffle Explosion formed during the pandemic shutdown of 2020 this isolation led to its creation and now they are ready to bring their comedy/nerdcore rap to the masses.
Chris Waffle has been writing and performing music for more than 25 years. He started his career as part of the comedy rock duo Hot Waffles who appeared with Kevin Smith, Dr. Demento, Tommy Chong and on KROQ.
Sarah Spoon has appeared on several board game and comic convention panels to discuss why nerds should run for office. She was the first openly queer elected official in Canby, Oregon. Sarah developed a love for performance as a nationally ranked high school value debater and in collegiate policy debate.
https://chriswaffle.bandcamp.com/album/resignation-ep
https://www.instagram.com/waffleking/
Neontendo
Neontendo
The Chris Waffle Explosion
The Original Neontendo, “fan favorite” attraction, is returning to our 2024 Mid Valley Art Comic Expo!
Here is your chance to stop by and check out this amazing Nintendo Themed Dodge Neon. 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 a bonus for attendees (17 and under) who stop by the Neontendo, they can receive a free “Mario Hot Wheels” from the #mariocarforallkids movement. Please note that we have a limited supply of these Hot Wheels Cars and we will hand them out while supplies last. In addition, we should have our hot wheels racetrack set up at the event.
https://chasillac.wixsite.com/home/hot-wheels-mario-car-giveaway
Portland Ghostbusters
Portland Ghostbusters
Portland Ghostbusters
The Portland Ghostbusters is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit cosplay group founded in 2012 by James Nelson and Boone Langston. Since its inception, the team has grown from 5 to 40 active members and rookies (as of 2024). We are thrilled to participate in community events throughout the Northwest United States and support local charitable causes through fundraising, activities, and appearances.
They will have fun activities and photo ops for fans at our event!!!
https://portlandghostbusters.org/
https://www.facebook.com/portlandghostbusters/
https://www.instagram.com/portlandghostbusters/
Z Fighters Worldwide
Portland Ghostbusters
Portland Ghostbusters
Z Fighters Worldwide will be returning for our 2024 Mid Valley Comic Art Expo!
They are a charity base "Dragon Ball Z" themed cosplay group dedicated to helping their communities by doing charitable causes to help out those in need and to bring smiles to fans of all ages. This cosplay group was founded in the Pacific Northwest of the United States and it is open to anyone anywhere in the United States or around the world.
https://www.facebook.com/ZFightersWorldwide
https://www.facebook.com/groups/zfightersworldwide
Star Wars Oregon
Portland Ghostbusters
Star Wars Oregon
Star Wars Oregon will be returning for our 2024 Mid Valley Comic Art Expo!
The bad guys of the 501st Legion and the good guys of the Rebel Legion work together in Oregon and SW Washington to bring Star Wars joy to children and adults at hundreds of local events each year.
Their members have costumes in Cloud City Garrison (501st Legion), Kashyyyk Base (Rebel Legion), or both groups (double agents).
https://www.starwarsoregon.com/
https://www.facebook.com/StarWarsOregon