April 18 - 19, 2026 / Oregon State Fairgrounds - Jackman-Long Building / Salem, OR
Dave Warren
Keith Tucker
Dave Warren
Somewhere between a hug and a middle finger lives Dave Warren (aka El Arto).
A Simpsons veteran who helped shape Springfield’s golden age (including the movie and the merch you still hoard), a Pinky and the Brain conspirator, and an artist lucky enough to ride shotgun on Sons of Anarchy’s legendary run. For decades, his work has thrived where pop culture and attitude collide—much like your favorite cartoon character giving you a noogie before buying you a beer.
Now he’s crashing Mid Valley Comic Art Expo armed with markers, questionable life advice, and stories from the trenches of animation, comics, and TV.
Want a sketch? A behind-the-scenes war story? Proof that art from the heart doesn’t have to play nice? You’re in the right place.
https://www.instagram.com/iamdavewarren
https://www.facebook.com/dave.warren.1044/
Yuki Saeki
Keith Tucker
Dave Warren
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.
Yuki’s 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/
Keith Tucker
Keith Tucker
Keith Tucker
Keith 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/
https://www.facebook.com/keith.tucker.351/
Floydman
William Langley
Keith Tucker
Floydman is the mind and creative force behind Planet F Studios. He began drawing at a young age. After realizing the working world just wasn’t cut out for him, Floydman 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.
Floydman has most recently finished his first full color comic project SWELL COMICS that premiered at the Mid Valley Comic Art Expo 2024 and he is working on the second issue. He will have a good stack of original art, stickers, prints and will be doing sketches at the event.
https://www.facebook.com/Floydman0922
https://www.instagram.com/therealfloydman/
William Langley
William Langley
William Langley
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
William Langley
Mark Arnold is a Pop Culture Historian. He continues his weekly Fun Ideas Podcast featuring guests who are professionals or fans or authors in the world of comic books, animation, movies, TV and music.
In the past year alone, Arnold has issued four books: a 2-volume set on the history of MAD called Unconditionally MAD, Part 1 and Part B, a book on The Turtles music group called Not Just Happy Together: The Turtles from A to Z (AM Radio to Zappa) and Crazy: The Magazine That Dared to be Dumb.
He has authored over 15 books about Harvey Comics, Underdog, Pink Panther, The Beatles, The Monkees, Dennis the Menace, Alvin and the Chipmunks, Disney, Cracked magazine and more.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Tracy Lynn Cruz
Tracy Lynn Cruz
Tracy Lynn Cruz
Tracy is most famously known for her role as Ashley Hammond, the Yellow Ranger, in the 1990’s pop culture phenomenon “Power Rangers Turbo” and “Power Rangers In Space”. However, Tracy’s superpowers extend far beyond the big screen… she is the loving mother of four children, three impacted by Autism. Through the successes and continued challenges in her family’s journey, Tracy has bravely chosen to use her celebrity platform as a Family Ambassador with www.NuroLux.com to share how she turned obstacles into opportunities. Her passion is empowering families to shift focus from fear of the future to celebrating successes while remembering how far they have come.
Tracy is looking forward to meeting fans at her first appearance in Oregon.
www.instagram.com/TLCYellowRanger
www.facebook.com/TLCYellowRanger
Elise Baughman
Tracy Lynn Cruz
Tracy Lynn Cruz
Elise is a voice actress, on-camera actress, TV host, and voiceover coach. She has voiced numerous characters in anime, animation, and video games, with her most popular role being Pan from Dragon Ball GT and the DBZ video games, including the recently released Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero.
In addition to Pan, Elise’s anime credits also include Momiji’s Mother in Fruits Basket (Reboot), Momiji’s Mother and Rika Aida in Fruits Basket (Original), Ayame in Yu Yu Hakusho, Yoko Okino in Case Closed, Mai in Hokkaido Gals are Super Adorable, Benedictine in Bye, Bye Earth, and many other roles.
Her video game credits include Pan in the Dragon Ball games, Hemlock Willo in Paladins, Nu Horizons Nu Wa in SMITE, Armony Eiselstein in Fullmetal Alchemist and the Broken Angel, Hostess Missy in Aeon Flux, and Princess in Romancing Saga—among others.
Elise also voiced the character of Mom Baxter in the animated series Boz the Bear—by the Emmy award-winning producers of Barney.
https://www.facebook.com/EliseBaughmanActress/
https://www.instagram.com/elisebaughman/
The Unipiper
Tracy Lynn Cruz
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
https://www.instagram.com/theunipiper/
Melanie Kohn
Caesar the No Drama Llama
The Unipiper
Melanie was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. She started in theatre at three years old. Her first on screen performance was in The Godfather as an extra.
Melanie went on to voice the Charles Schulz's Peanuts character "Lucy" from 1974 to 1977 in four specials, two commercials and a full-length movie.
Melanie has worked in radio as an announcer and marketing specialist. She enjoyed writing and voicing many of her clients' ads.
Filmography:
Television special - "Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown"
Television special - "It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown"
Television special - "It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown"
Television special - "You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown"
Film - "Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown"
TV Commercials - Weber's Bread and Millbrook Bread
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.
Larry 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/people/Caesar-the-No-Drama-Llama-Needs-New-Wheels/61556984242495/?_rdr
https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000201109094/Bee-Dugan-Caesar-the-No-Drama-Llama
Shannon McFly
Caesar the No Drama Llama
Caesar the No Drama Llama
Shannon has become recognized for their Marty McFly cosplay here in the Pacific Northwest, since their start in 2013. Appeared 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/
Honest Babe Lincoln
Miriam aka Inspiring Lotus
Miriam aka Inspiring Lotus
Honest Babe Lincoln has been entertaining audiences since 1997 as a keynote speaker, wedding officiant and educator. His joyful, quirky videos on TikTok and Instagram encourage all beings on this planet from fuzzy friends to humans to enjoy every moment!
His love of Cosplay led to him creating outfits combining Abraham Lincoln with multiple fandoms from Arcane to Doctor Who to Star Wars to the Marvel Universe.
You can always find him enjoying conventions, art, desserts, and the great outdoors!
https://www.tiktok.com/@honestbabelincoln
https://www.instagram.com/honestbabelincoln1809/
https://www.youtube.com/@honestbabelincoln
Miriam aka Inspiring Lotus
Miriam aka Inspiring Lotus
Miriam aka Inspiring Lotus
Miriam, aka Inspiring Lotus, is a single mother of two, an advocate for special education and a vibrant community leader in Albany, Oregon, where she has lived since 2011.
A dedicated champion for representation, she passionately advocates for marginalized voices and embodies authenticity in every action. Miriam believes in the power of staying true to oneself despite societal pressures, which fuels her deep commitment to community involvement.
Alongside her advocacy, she finds joy in travel, dance, and the colorful world of cosplay. On her journey of self-discovery, she invites others to join her in creating a more inclusive and authentic world.
https://www.instagram.com/miriamgc125/
Flamryn
Miriam aka Inspiring Lotus
Flamryn
Flamryn has been cosplaying for nearly a decade now! They got into cosplaying from attending local events with thrifted costumes, and now they hand-sew everything and make their own patterns! Cosplay is Flamryn’s favorite way to express creativity with analyzing costume designs and themes, finding the right fabric and accessories, and putting it all together!
The love of sharing what they create with people at conventions keeps Flamryn coming back again and again. As long as there is a passion for art and fandom culture, they will keep doing it!
https://www.instagram.com/flamryn/
https://www.tiktok.com/@flamryn
Star Wars Oregon
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).
They will have fun activities and photo ops for fans at our event!!!
https://www.starwarsoregon.com/
https://www.facebook.com/StarWarsOregon
Saber Guild Felucia
Two Sides, One Force! Saber Guild is an organization that volunteers using costumed, choreographed lightsaber performances.
Felucia Temple is the Oregon Temple of Saber Guild is a not-for-profit Lucas Film-recognized Star Wars lightsaber choreography and costuming group.
Each local chapter supports charities and local community events using the highest quality representation of costumed characters from the light and dark side of the Star Wars Universe. The local chapter for Oregon is Felucia Temple, whose members never underestimate the Power of The Force.
Check out their fun activities and photo ops for fans at our event!!!
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/
Z Fighters Worldwide
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.
They will have fun activities and photo ops for fans at our event!!!
https://www.facebook.com/ZFightersWorldwide
Blade Trilogy Car
Blade Trilogy Car
Vampires, be warned! 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. Inside, a collection of toggle switches on the console activates various features, including vampire-melting UV lights and nitrous injection.
Come see this iconic vehicle and take advantage of this opportunity for photographs!
https://www.goldeagle.com/tips-tools/muscle-cars-from-movies-and-tv-1968-dodge-charger-blade/
Jessica Court
Kevin M. Glover
Kevin M. Glover
Jessica is an artist from Southern Oregon and sole proprietor of Murderface ink. She is currently working as an artist for Dynamite comics. As well as Dynamic Forces and Apex comics.
Jessica is the inker for the new and on-going series by the best-selling author S.G. Blaise called “Mythical Hunters” that premiered at the 2024 San Diego Comic Con.
She continues to have ongoing projects with Hasbro’s Transformers Cards and Cardsmiths with past work on sketch cards for Red Sonja and Puppet Master. Jessica is currently working on a mural for her home city.
https://www.instagram.com/murderfaceinc.68/
Kevin M. Glover
Kevin M. Glover
Kevin M. Glover
Kevin is founder and publisher of Scary Tales Publishing, has been hooked on horror since he was a wee tyke. He is perhaps best-known as the producer of the cult classic features DINOSAUR VALLEY GIRLS and VENUS FLYTRAP. Kevin is a multiple award-winning screenwriter and published short-story author as well.
"Fractured Scary Tales" was his first comic book anthology and a loving tribute to the B&W horror mags of yore. He is very proud of the extensive line-up of horror comics under his banner now and the talented team of artists and writers from around the world who help bring each issue to print.
https://www.fracturedscarytales.com/
Warren Montgomery
Warren Montgomery
Warren Montgomery
Warren is a freelance artist with 36 years of comic book experience. He has provided lettering and coloring for many publishers.
Publishers include Dark Horse Comics, Random House, Scholastic, Insight Edition, Boom! Studios, Pilot Studios, Albatross Funnybooks and many more. Titles include: Sweet Valley Twins, First Test: Protector of the Small, Wonder City, Adventure Time, Toil and Trouble, Over The Garden Wall, Jim Henson's The Storyteller, Lumberjanes/Gotham Academy, 'Namwolf, Galaktikon, Hillbilly and more.
As a writer and artist, Warren currently self-publishes under the Will Lill Comics banner with titles like: John Kirby: Firefox and Lightning Marval.
Jack Stepp
Warren Montgomery
Warren Montgomery
Jack is the creator, writer and artist of the ongoing graphic novel series The Elysian. He was first exposed to art through the local grocery store comic book rack. Learning from the work of artists like Larry Hama, Mike Zeck, and Greg CapulIo. Jack taught himself how to write and
draw.
He went into teaching and has been a classroom art teacher for over two decades. Jack has worked as a freelance artist and designer including creating logos, coloring books, cosplay props and album covers for Oregon bands like Don’t Ask Alice and One Dollar Check.
Jack is currently working on the next volume of The Elysian.
https://elysian-comics.com/jack-stepp/
www.facebook.com/ElysianComics
https://www.instagram.com/jstepp_elysian/