Rob Schmidt (1999-present)
Rob Schmidt has worked as a full-time freelance writer since 1993. He's written hundreds of computer and business articles, political and social essays, and his first book, The National Jobline Directory (Bob Adams, Inc., 1994).
As a writer in the Indian and gaming fields, he has written for Casino Journal, Indian Gaming Business, and Indian Country Today. He also works part-time on PECHANGA.net, the Internet news source. He's a regular contributor to other websites and news groups, including Native News Online and NativeVue.org.
Other work related to PEACE PARTY includes multicultural essays, a literary short story, and one-shot cartoons. He's written several comic book stories and has written and drawn a prospective comic strip. He other fiction projects in progress include novels, short stories, and a children's book.
Before this, Rob spent nine years in the corporate world. He was a business programmer/analyst for Northrop Corporation and a library systems analyst for the Los Angeles Times. He continued writing and drawing during these jobs.
He earned an MBA and an MA in Library Science from the University of Chicago in 1983. He has a BA in Mathematics from Occidental College, where he graduated cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He's studied multicultural and Native American issues on his own for years.
Rob brings all this background to bear on PEACE PARTY. He's used his research skills to gather hundreds of Native resources, such as books, articles, and videos, and to locate materials and expertise elsewhere—in libraries, the community, and online. This has helped make PEACE PARTY authentic and sympathetic to Native concerns.
His business and editorial experience includes producing his book, two directories for the Independent Writers of Southern California, and other writing and computer projects. This stands him in good stead as he oversees PEACE PARTY and Blue Corn Comics.
Rob is, as ever, single. For more on his background, see More Background on the Publisher. For examples of his professional writing, visit Robert Schmidt, Business and Computer Writing.
Amin Amat (2003-2005)
Amin signed on to continue the adventures of PEACE PARTY in the fourth installment. Who he is in his own words:
Amin provides a wide amplitude of creative services ranging from graphic and web design to comicbook illustration. With a BFA from the School of Visual Arts, NYC and a 2 year hands on apprenticeship with Klaus Janson (Death of the Maidens, Thor) under his belt, he has tackled many projects both large and small. With tastes and preferences that are as eclectic as his background, he utilizes this gamut into his artwork as well as in the projects he chooses.
He currently resides in Orlando, FL, with his wonderful wife, Maria Cuba.
Rob Davis (2000-2002)
After finishing PEACE PARTY #3, Rob almost became our regular penciler and inker with PEACE PARTY #4. A few words about him:
Rob Davis is a freelance illustrator and graphic designer who lives in mid-Missouri. He has applied his artistic talents to video and role-playing games, t-shirts, and political cartoons as well as comics. His most notable work is his run on the Star Trek series from DC Comics and Malibu Graphics.
Take a look at Rob's sketches of Billy, Drew, and Petro. For the full story on Rob and his artistry, visit his website at Rob Davis, Graphic Designer/Illustrator.
JP Dupras (1999)
Up-and-coming penciler JP Dupras writes:
I was born and raised near Montréal, where I moved to go to college in graphic design. I have always loved to draw and read comics, and I started writing and drawing my own comics when I was about six years old. Toward the end of high school, I was determined to work in comics.
Now I'm 21, and I've been working in small press comics since November ‘98, after completing college and working as an illustrator for XID Creative, publishers of the role-playing game Providence.
Since that time, I've done work for Peachtree Comics, Blue Corn, Blue Moon, and Fugitive Studios, as well as several independent writers looking for publishers.
I love comic books, both reading and creating them. My influences include, among many others, Barry Windsor-Smith, Frank Miller, Mike Mignola, and Mark Texeira.
My ultimate goal is to have my own comic book line, for which I'd write and draw as many titles as time would permit. But I'd be happy working as a penciler for a book that really interests me, which could be anything as long as the story is great. Someday I‘d like to try something other than comics, making a movie, maybe live-action, maybe animated, perhaps working on a video game, or just painting. If an opportunity came along, I'd welcome it, even if comic books are my primary interest.
If you can find JP Dupras, feel free to sing his praises or ask him what his initials stand for. Maybe he'll tell you.
Mark Heike (1999)
The end of that decade brought two important breakthroughs in his career: participating in the legendary "Charlton Bullseye" project that brought new blood to the comics industry, and making the acquaintance of artist/writer/publisher Bill Black.
Beginning as a freelance pencil artist for Black's Paragon Publications in 1980, Heike was there for the birth of the direct-market, independent comics movement when Black launched his AC Comics line in 1982.
Continuing as a freelancer throughout the ‘80s, he has garnered assignments from First, Marvel, and Now Comics besides maintaining his AC workload. He also worked as a "ghost" artist for such industry notables as Doug Hazelwood, and Mike Machlan.
As a penciler, he's drawn THE GREEN HORNET, NEXUS, FEMFORCE, WOLVERIVE, MANTRA, ALIENS VS. PREDATORS, and others. As an inker, STAR WARS, SHE-HULK, STAR TREK, MAN AGAINST TIME, LADY JUSTICE, WEBBER'S WORLD, MORBIUS, and dozens more.
In 1990, he relocated to Longwood, Florida, to take the position of associate editor at AC Comics, where he continues today. In his "spare time," he also inks TEENAGE NINJA MUTANT TURTLES for Image.
Contact Mark for teenage, mutant, or ninja inking at FemForce HQ or (407) 767-0199.
Austin Janowsky (1999)
Name: Austin Janowsky.
Age: 29.
Location: Orlando, Fla.
Occupation: Graphic designer, freelance inker, creator of T.A.N.
Past credits: COSMIC WAVES #1 and #3 from AmF Comics, SMALL PRESS SWIMSUIT SPECACTULAR and 7TH MILLENNIUM from Allied Comics, BLOOD HUNTER and VAMPEROTICA ANIME from Brainstorm Comics.
Present projects: SOLDIER OF GOD/STRYPER, T.A.N. from Albatross Graphics and a soon-to-be-named publisher, others.
Hobbies: Collecting comics, reading (fantasy mostly), watching good horror movies, going clubbing when I have time, weightlifting and martial arts.
First comic read: X-MEN 202.
Favorite comics: STRANGER IN PARADISE, CRIMSON, HITMAN, DEITY, GEN13, PENQUIN BROS., GOTHAM ADVENTURES, lots of small press indy comics.
Influences: Charles Barnett III, Bart Sears, Cam Smith, Gary Frank, Alan Davis, Sandra Hope.
Favorite snack at 2 am: Frosted Mini Wheats ‘n' milk.
Learn what Austin eats at 3 and 4 am at twstercmx1@aol.com.
Ron Fattoruso (1999)
The man who would one day be known as Ron Fattoruso was born at an early age to humble beginnings on Long Island, NY. At the age of 5, he was introduced to the wild, magical world of comic books.
It was soon discovered that Ronnie possessed his own artistic abilities, and he applied them wherever and whenever they were needed, whether it be for school, friends, family, or just for fun.
Years went by, and Ronnie realized that he had one desire, one purpose, one goal: to be a comic book artist, and amaze the world with his creative talents.
Although he has enjoyed some modest success in the field, he is ready now to take the bull by the horns, and burn his name across the minds of the masses like his mentors did before him...men like John Byrne, George Perez, Alan Davis, the Romitas, and so on.
He is coming, world, and you are all powerless to stop him.
You have been warned.
You can bow to the Big Man himself at rjoseph2@optonline.net.
Mike Kelleher (1999)
Michael Kelleher was born and raised in Springfield, Massachusetts. In 1991 he moved to Easthampton, where he began his professional comics career with his first self-published comic, LEGEND KILLER. Working with Andrew M. Ford and others, he produced RIB and PERRY, the story of a 6-year-old, 7-foot monster and his teddy bear Earl. He also contributed to NO JUSTICE, NO PEACE and the offbeat GLUEBOY.
In 1999, Mike is hard at work resurrecting his title LEGEND KILLER, writing installments of PERRY, and animating Len Mihalovich's SECTION 12.
Mike now lives in Southampton with his wife Debbie and two children Stephanie and Logan (who isn't named after Wolverine). He enjoys local punk and alternative bands. His favorite comic is CEREBUS and he collects pre-1990 SPIDER-MAN and other Golden and Silver Age titles.
You can praise Mike at michkelleher@cs.com and view his work at Michael Kelleher, Artist.
Kurt Hathaway (1999-)
Ace letterer Kurt Hathaway has been meeting comics deadlines for more than 15 years as a letterer, editor and writer. His client list includes all major publishers and he is currently lettering a variety of Justice League of America-related titles for DC Comics. A graduate of the NYU film program, he also has several motion picture credits on his resume.
In addition to his comics work, Kurt is currently writing an action-packed CD-ROM game for Electronic Arts as well as a script for Walt Disney animation.
Kurt is standing by for assignments at khathaway1@socal.rr.com.
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