Meet Marin-based comics writer Mat Heagerty Comics, whose debut book 'Unplugged and Unpopular' (illustrated by Tintin Pantoja and due out on October 15) centers on Erin Song, a spunky middle schooler who, after losing her online privileges, finds herself butting heads with some pesky extraterrestrials.

Make your own comics-themed wall art! Supplies and snacks will be provided.

Join writer/cartoonist Judd Winick as he takes us into the world of his 'New York Times' bestselling 'Hilo' books series. Die-hard fans and new readers will marvel at the out of this world antics of the super-powered Hilo and his young friends.

Andy Warner is the NY Times Best Selling author of Brief Histories of Everyday Objects and This Land is My Land. He is a contributing editor at The Nib and teaches cartooning at Stanford University and the Animation Workshop in Denmark. 

Lex has created a unique blend of comedy, literature, and high adventure in his graphic novel series, Kid Beowulf.

Eda Kaban was born and raised in Turkey with a great passion for drawing, reading, and monkey bars. She has traveled the globe wearing a backpack slightly larger than herself. Her travels brought her to the States where she studied illustration.

Let former 'Simpsons' artist Carlos Nieto III show you how to create and modify an anime character from scratch, no matter what your drawing level is.

Let former 'Simpsons' artist Carlos Nieto III show you how to create and modify an anime character from scratch, no matter what your drawing level is.

Alex is an author/illustrator who has worked with the likes of Arcana Studios, Viper Comics, and DreamWorks TV.

Creator of "A Fire Story," "Mom's Cancer," and "Whatever Happened to the World of Tomorrow," all published by Abrams. Also created "The Last Mechanical Monster" webcomic. Won some awards, including an Eisner, Harvey, Inkpot, Emme and Emmy.

Scott Morse is award-winning author of more than ten graphic novels, including Soulwind and The Barefoot Serpent, Magic Pickle, Visitations, and Volcanic Revolver.

Ian Lendler is the author of the acclaimed Stratford Zoo graphic novel series and the picture books, Undone Fairy Tale, Saturday, and One Day A Dot.

Meet Landry Q Walker, comic book writer for such works as Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles New Animated Adventures, The Incredibles comic series, Danger Club and various other projects at the Cartoon Museum.