CREATORS

FOUNDER, CREATIVE DIRECTOR

(📍Oklahoma)

Breyden is the head honcho behind Shape. The whole thing started back in his freshman year of college when he self-published the first Shape-Man comic, written and drawn my himself. Realizing he couldn’t do it alone, he began to bring on other creators to help. Today, he does a little bit of everything: writing, drawing, business-ing, bird watching, and making sure that this thing runs as smoothly as college-bedroom-ran comic studio can.

Email: b.boyd.design1@gmail.com

Website: THIS ONE, BABY!

CO-FOUNDER, ILLUSTRATOR

(📍California)

Anthony is an LA-based artist who serves as the main illustrator of Shape Comics. Breyden recruited him to illustrate the second two Shape-Man issues, and eventually, Anthony began to create his own works, including Sonic Saturn and Ivy Fantasma. Anthony now works as a freelance illustrator and is going through EMT school to become a first responder. In other words, he’s a badass. He enjoys long walks on the beach, Piña Coladas and getting caught in the rain.

Email: info.pulpamericana@gmail.com

COLORIST

(📍Michigan)

Selene is the lead colorist for Shape Comics. After getting their start working on mini-comics between the pages of Shape-Man and Sonic Saturn, Selene was brought on as a more prominent part of the comic-creating crew by coloring full comics in the more recent generation of Shape projects. Alongside coloring, Selene helps wherever they can, from animating to filming to wrestling bears.

ILLUSTRATOR (FORGE)

📍(Michigan)

Sean Peacock is an illustrator and comic artist based in Detroit. Sean studied illustration at the College for Creative Studies, where he created and self-published his first comic, Peppermint Desert, under his own imprint, All Sorrows. Sean's art embraces retro aesthetics, pop art, horror, and psychedelia. His love for superheroes and silver-age comics led him to partner with Shape Comics to illustrate the Forge short story in the Forge/Surge/Omega Triple Feature.

Business email: allsorrowsart@gmail.com

Website: https://www.allsorrows.com/

ILLUSTRATOR (SURGE)

📍(Washington)

Through his 25-year career, Nick Malara has worked on comics, children's books, and games. His appreciation for midcentury artwork influences many of the illustration styles he enjoys working in. Dynamic movement and dramatic perspectives are signature devices used in his compositions. Telling compelling stories visually by combining illustration and design is his passion.

Email: nicholasmalara@gmail.com

ILLUSTRATOR (OMEGA)

📍(North Carolina)

Marcus Cripps, a graphic designer and illustrator, has left an indelible mark on Charleston, South Carolina, and beyond. His portfolio features collaborations with industry giants such as Marvel Comics, DC Comics, and HBO. Notably, his work on hit shows like “The Righteous Gemstones” and “OBX” has garnered widespread acclaim. In the local scene, he has worked with Cooper River Bridge Run, Holy City Brewery, Frothy Beard Brewery, and Holy City Tattooing Collective, just to name a few. It reflects his love for community and craftsmanship.