Hailing from Austin Texas, artist/writer David Luján has been working in the comic book world since 2022 when he released his first book Uriko about a Korean vampire in 1900 Seoul. Since then Luján has worked on several titles including Big Game Saga, Dusk Witch, La Osa, Something Beyond the Petrichor, Blues and Breastmilk and Nerida, penned by Luján about a young mermaid trapped on land.  Beyond his work in comics, Luján plays music in the bands Born Twins, Yard Work, Peering Posture and If Not This Then What.

Armetrice Henry began crocheting long ago (of 1999) back when she was in the military. She started with doll blankets and random sizes of squares, now its dragons, cows, and chaos. This is her little shop of stitched-up mischief. She treats crochet like sculpture, storytelling and sometimes mayhem. Every creature has a personality, a backstory and a wee bit of attitude. She doesn't mass produce. She does make weird little things one stitch at a time waiting to find the right future home.

Roberto Rivera Padro is a writer, illustrator, animator and comic book artist. From the beginning of his career, his inspiration has been to create the characters and stories that he always wanted to see represented. In 2019, Roberto & his brother and co-writer Rick began working on their original comic, Carlos the Kaiju Killer. Carlos, a seemingly average man, comes to the heroic rescue of his city, only to learn he isn’t average at all. The story merges eastern and Caribbean cultures, with strong ties to native Taino folklore. Three years later, Carlos the Kaiju Killer became the top-selling indie comic in Austin, and is now in its 5th issue. He was featured as one of the top 2 artists for Godzilla at Giganticon 2023.

The Janissary tells the story of a group of super powered con artists who live by their wits and skills, while trying to stay out of the grip of the police and beyond the reach of the big gangsters that run their city.

It was only after graduating from the Air Force Academy in 2008 that E.M. Rensing discovered that the U.S. Air Force does not, in fact, have aliens hidden at any of their bases. Despite this disappointment, she enjoyed a thirteen year career as a Cyber Operations Officer, traveling all over the world, working everywhere from Space Command Headquarters to the Texas Air National Guard. Now, E.M. Rensing writes what she loves; hidden realities, future possibilities, and of course, the military.

Erin Graham sells a few short comic zines, and currently has one original short comic zine and two fan comic zines. Everything he sells features his own artwork.

The Entertainment Law Clinic is an advanced entertainment law course for students seeking practical experience in transactional and administrative aspects of the entertainment industry. Students will represent creators, businesses, and non-profits in the music, film and television, dance, and art businesses with a focus on trademark and copyright prosecution and counseling, contract drafting and negotiation, and royalty stream creation and retention. This year the clinic will be performing PRO BONO one-on-one sessions for artists and vendors!

White Cup has some of the baddest H-Town themed custom tees and accessories that you can find! They also have a sketch book that features 32 pages of all original b&w artwork and designs from C.Gunnz. Process drawing of covers and posters as well as never before seen art. Shane Longshadow is a tale of benga de and revenge spanning 6 volumes from writer/artist SPZK, set in the lush green island of Ireland. Jack Hannigan was killed in battle by his rival, Colm Shaughnessy. 15 years later Hannigan’s son, Shane Longshadow, comes back home to Ireland to settle the score.

Kelley Reece is a designer, LGBTQIA+ activist, and licensed social worker that provides trauma-informed therapy interventions for clients that have endured religious, high control group, and narcissistic abuse. She also owns and operates Initiative Industries, a studio & consulting firm that integrates creativity, psychology, and social advocacy into team building trainings and educational workshops.

Ishmael King is an Illustrator in Houston, TX who focuses on traditional and digital art.  His story involves Mousse & Wafer, two children turned into killer dolls by a wicked puppetmaster named Dr. Lung. Their goal is to break free from his control....but they have to escape his maze-like castle first!

Mery Hamlin Cardona is an indie artist that creates:

✨ Cute Meets Dark Art 💀🩷

Prints, Stickers, Originals ⛓️

Before discovering his love for art, Tell worked as a steel worker for many years. Despite the physically demanding work and long hours, he never lost sight of his dream to become an artist. Eventually, Tell began pursuing his passion for art part-time, while still working in the steel industry. He honed his skills through countless hours of practice, studying the works of great artists and experimenting with different mediums and techniques.

Among the outer darkness,
Where fingers sprawl,
Beyond our inner harkness,
Astral skulls crawl…welcome to the Skiderverse.

With over 14 years of professional writing experience, Fobbs the Creator is now fully independent, with several self published titles, including a newly released cat-based fantasy graphic novel. He loves using simple stories to explore deeper concepts and ideas. Beyond that, Fobbs enjoys inspiring others to get out and get started crafting their own stories. When he’s not saving the world one writer at a time, you can find him with his family or watching or attending college football games.

Pizo Meyer is the creator of Ink The Bink Publishing and its subsidiary PJ Press. Under Ink The Bink Publishing, he’s released “Seed”, “The Signal”, “Monday Equals Murder” and has just releaesd the first ITB Anthology magazine series. He collaborates with writer James Roberts on two graphic novels, “Domine” and “While You Were Out,” under PJ Press. “Domine” is available to read for free on Comic Indie’s website and comic gallery.

Ben Humeniuk is a Texas-based cartoonist and educator, writing and illustrating graphic novels and novellas like Waking Life, the STEM-focused The Magnificent Makers series, or BRO-D CAN’T BE BROKEN. When he’s not teaching or drawing, he’s hanging out with his wife and three kids, volunteering with his campus comics club, or God help him, watching Star Trek. Lots of Star Trek. (And probably reading wiki articles on really obscure starships.)

Mark Nasso is an illustrator from Houston, Texas. While not drawing sketch cards or other sci-fi and fantasy art he is busy promoting his self-published graphic novel series, Land of the Rats which explores his interests in mythology, history, and the supernatural. “Land of the Rats” tells the story of Jack Natari, a hybrid rat-human from the nation of Raelak and his adventures after being exiled from Rat City. Wandering deep into the desolate Vastness of Blask, Jack meets many friends and foes, encounters strange beings, and befriends the dragon Mephiliaxus who may hold the secret to Jack’s quest.

My name is Travis B. Hill and I am a comic book writer and academic historian and theologian living in Dallas, Texas. I currently have three creator owned series in production -- Thorn (Advent Comics), TechnoKnights (Dauntless Stories), & Black Gun (Band of Bards Comics) -- as well as the one-shot A Last Goodbye (Band of Bards). My short stories have appeared in various anthology series such as Containment Breach (Fugitive Poems) and Cthulhu Invades (Orange Cone Productions), and I have done work for hire with Z2 Comics.

Art/Ware inspired by the ancient. De Aqui o De Alla Beinvenidos🔆🌽🌀

50*Fifty Comix exists to give purpose to all those freelance, and "basement" illustrators and writers who have a vision of developing the next big comic. Here at 50*Fifty Comix, we stand strong in our hopes of developing a universe of entertaining series that not only create a following, but also pay homage to our comic predecessors, and hopefully inspire our readers. We endeavor to remind our audience that we're better together.

Red Mane Comics was founded in Austin, Texas in 2024. Red Mane Comics was founded by Lino Placencio with the goal of giving a platform to indie artists from the South Texas area. We work with all forms of art including writing, drawing, painting, and much more. Our team has lots of art pieces being produced alongside collaborative projects. Check us out at www.redmanecomics.com and follow us on Instagram @redmanecomics!

This is where you'll claim your prizes or buy any Comic Indie Merch and snacks!

Mena Baldwin is an indie comicbook artist living and working in Houston, Texas. Her current comic, RE: WitchBlade is a fantasy/drama tale, that is an adaption of a story written as a teen. When she is not working on comics, she is the resident frog lady; ready to grace you with a frog charm!

Isaiah Broussard is a Houston born independent cartoonist based in Austin, Texas. His work, “Crackers & White Wine” was named Houston’s best political webcomic by Houston Press. He also creates the all-ages comedy/horror comic “Transyltown” and is the illustrator of the wacky superhero/adventure comic “Help Wanted!”

Rashad Cartwright is a Bahamian civil engineer and comic artist, and co-founder of ImagiNation Ink, a nonprofit art collective dedicated to advancing alternative arts like comics, manga, cosplay, and voice acting with a Bahamian-artist-first focus. ImagiNation Ink publishes the Pulse Anthology — featuring titles like Masquerade, TeloGen, and Lady Bahamas — while also running youth workshops and community art programs. Rashad blends his engineering expertise with his passion for storytelling to build both communities and comics.

Alan Duong is a digital and traditional artist.

CJM, or Chelsea, (she/her) is a mostly self-taught comic creator who hails from the Bronx. Growing up, she’d always loved action-packed films, cool heroines, and cute animals. So, in 2021 she turned that love into creating her own stories with those elements and more, and hasn’t stopped since. Hugely inspired by manga and indie comics, she has a passion for making comics and artwork centering Black women and people of color in fantastical settings.

Clay Artist

Houston Texas Themed Manga Series! Follows Jova, as he gets to know Houston. Eventually meets Ninja Girl Lex. c & Street Fighter Renzo, and prepares for the upcoming Houston Rodeo Fighting Tournament!

Ivan Camarena has a full length comic, self printed comic zines with the goal of funding a long form comic. Show some support!

Red 5 creates and produces cinematic-style comic book entertainment. It earned the 2007 Gem Award for Best New Publisher and its titles have been nominated for four Eisner Awards and two Harvey Awards. Red 5 Comics was founded by Paul Ens, former Director of Lucasfilm’s Lucas Online, and Scott Chitwood, co-founder of TheForce.net and writer for Superherohype.com and ComingSoon.Net. Red 5 Comics is published by Scott Chitwood.

Abby Goldsmith is the author of the Torth series, which starts with MAJORITY. Published by Podium and performed by George Newbern, the epic sci-fi series was originally serialized on Wattpad and Royal Road with over 750,000 views. She is a SFWA member with short works sold to Escape Pod and Writer’s Digest Books. A former animator and game content writer, she is credited on more than a dozen Nintendo games for Nickelodeon and Disney. She has lived on all three coasts of the United States and is married to her favorite reader.

Deece Casillas is an author and internationally touring Latino comedian who has been featured on LMAO TV, Amazon Prime, AppleTV, Tubi, Roku Comedy, recorded 2 albums: PNW Comedy Mixtape Vol. 1 + 2, voted NW’s Best Comic 4 years in a row, and recently released his comedy special "Not Your Cup of Tea" (2023). He has written for the comedy site Points In Case, and published his first novel, Insomniac (a psychological thriller), in 2011.

Ash H.G. is a painter, illustrator, and comic book artist/writer living and working in Chicago, IL. A creator of both visual art and storytelling, from 2007 through 2016 he worked on, serialized, and self-published CHILDREN OF THE BLACK CIRCUS. In 2016, he began talking with publisher 2dcloud about reworking the story to create a new graphic novel. This new graphic novel is called EAST DISTRICT and was released in January of 2025. Advanced copies of EAST DISTRICT debuted at Short Run Comix Festival on Nov. 2, 2024. Ash holds a BA in Liberal Studies from Thomas Edison State University, an Associate of Visual Arts from Skagit Valley College, and a Certification in Publishing Arts from Seattle Central College.

Hello, I'm Nicole! I am an illustrator and Visual Development Artist based in Houston, TX.  I've worked towards an Associate of Arts in Lone Star College and received my Bachelor's in Art and Minor in Art History at Sam Houston State University. While building my passion for visual storytelling, I work on a webcomic, Faery Dance, a passion project that is inspired by the Nutcracker.

Magi Weigel is a Mexican artist based in Houston Texas. She loves bright fun colors and making original characters and is currently working on webcomics.

BE GOOD OR BEWARE! South Pole Santa Claus is a graphic novel about a New SANTA CLAUS that is here to scare Naughty Children to be Nice.

Vennko Studios, known for our super silly fox mascot Ko, is run by a Cuban-American artist who wants to share her characters with the world! Together with our shop, we have a webcomic titled Heaven Bound and is available to read for free on Webtoon and Tapas!

It's omi! 23 with fish and ocean themes but home to all sorts of game and anime merchandise. I draw what I like!

An independent welcoming dubbed "Let Minnow" is in the works

Duane Moore, the brainchild of his own tabletop games "Surviving the G.A.M.E." and his own comics

"Brand X", "Power Corps", "Baptist" and "Old Glory", which all take place in a world filled with secret

socites and an underground war fought between the Elys and the Nastrond. Within this world heroes must

arise. Welcome to the DMD Universe!

Maurice Terry Jr. is a talented graphic designer and illustrator with a strong educational background, having graduated from Prairie View A&M University and the Art Institute of Houston. Originally from Lovelady, Texas, and a proud native Houstonian, Maurice is the founder of Moe Art Studio, a freelance venture dedicated to providing high-quality design services. In April 2011, Maurice joined Bad Cog Studio, where he has contributed significantly to various projects. His career in comics began in 1996 with the creator-owned comic *CYBERCITY*, published under the Space City Comics umbrella in Clearlake, Texas. Over the years, he has amassed a diverse portfolio of freelance work, including logo designs, T-shirt graphics, concept art, commissions, and cover illustrations. Maurice made a notable return to comics in May 2011 when he provided pencil and ink work for "Las Locas". In 2019, he co-created and co-wrote *GRAFFITI #1* for Poatik Hood Entertainment, published under Ultraline Press. Currently, Maurice is focused on several highly anticipated projects at Bad Cog Studio and Coywolf Comics.

Step right in! Prepare to be swept away into a realm where storytelling reigns supreme, fueled by the enchanting art of voice acting, top-notch game mastering, and spellbinding writing. Whether you're on the hunt for a voice wizard for your upcoming project, a dungeon master extraordinaire for your tabletop escapades, or tales that stir the soul, you've hit the jackpot. Get ready to journey through a universe where imagination runs wild and every story roars to life!

An artist trying to fund her comic by selling fanart and original artwork of her nerdy interests that inspired her to create.

Melissa Algood is a true crime-obsessed dyslexic who read Helter Skelter and Six of Crows in one sitting. Her hometown, Annapolis, inspired the setting of Everything That Counts, a coming-of-age story of a geek who yearns to be cool. The Greater Good series follows a bloodthirsty assassin and her ex-Navy S.E.A.L. handler; the three-book series has a body count which matches the make-out count. Her award-winning short fiction can be found in Everyone Dies: Tales from a Morbid Author. And she reimagined 2020 including superpowered twenty-somethings that are tired of being government experiments and are fighting back in the Enhanced Being Series which starts with The Girl in the Fog.

Independent comic titles: Syfy, Horror, Action, etc

We’re a cheeky band of illustrators, storytellers, and possibly caffeinated marsupials, dedicated to bringing you comics that are a tad off the beaten path. If mainstream comics are the paved highways, think of us as the quirky little dirt road you take when you want to see something different (and probably get your shoes a bit dirty).

Two sides of the same coin, “Memento Mori” and “Memento Vivere” offer an exploration into the complexities of life and death, reminding us that our time is short. so we should do our best to live with intention and joy, making the most of our life.

Angélique is a Lebanese-American author whose poetry, short fiction, and essays have appeared in numerous anthologies and journals, including Synkroniciti, Equinox, New Reader Magazine, Waxwing, The Milk of Female Kindness, Femmeliterate, Literary Mama, and others, and her poetry has been featured on the radio. Her work has been nominated for Best Small Fictions, has been a finalist for the New Letters Prize in Poetry, and has won various essay contests. She is the Creative Writing Director at The Kinkaid School in Houston and began serving on the Board of Directors for Mutabilis Press in December 2019.

Hi! I’m Sil (They/she), a moth loving artist and mother of my dumbass cat Raven. Making art is how I cope with, well, everything.

Hello, I'm Nikki know as LuckyBot! I mostly sell artwork such as Stickers, buttons, Keychains and Prints that are FanArt and I'm currently working on a Indie Comic series.

Rhonda is a recent Louisiana State University alumni who has a passion for storytelling! She specialize in comic illustration and 2D animation. She loves making work inspired by early 2000's cartoon and 90's anime. She has many stories that she would like to tell, and she hopes that it resonates with whomever it reaches!

I am a collector who has been involved in fandom and the comic convention circuit since 1971 (HoustonCon), mainly as an attendee and on occasion as a vendor. I am now downsizing my collection, which includes limited edition signed art prints, comics, games, and related memorabilia.

Plunder World is a collection of trading cards about dark history and conspiracies. Every foil pack is a college education! Series 1 details topics ranging from biometrics, false-flags, medical tyranny, and more. You won't find anything about aliens or cryptids in Plunder World. Every subject is backed by autobiographies, news reports, and government documents. There are even hard to find rare cards detailing why we no longer use gold and silver as real money. This a truly Houston-made product. All photos, editing, and research are done by James Price. Plunder World has been featured on many internet streams. Series 2 debuts in October and future series are already in the works.

T.I.T.S. also known as, Transmigrant Interdimensional Taxicab Serivce, is a Comic book series currently in production. T.I.T.S. blends elements of: science fiction, comedy, action, and noir. It is set in the cosmic multiverse inhabited by a cast of bizarre beings. It was created by Colton Sorrels and Casey Sorrels. The two brothers also write and letter the comic. David Gunawan is the illustrator. Eve Amador is the colorist for issues #1-6. Atama World joined the team to provide colors for issues #7-9 and Joanna Vera for issue #10.

Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Jarrod Perez has been creating and self publishing his own comics for 22 years. Chock full of satire, humor, a little bit of sci-fi and a lot of action and adventure, his comics continue the legacy underground comix started decades ago.

Meet Jonathan Dory, founder of "Mecha Mythic Comics", who is and up and coming artist that has successfully launched his title via Kickstarter "The Osirian Code". A Sci-Fi that handles the question: What happens to the human spirit, when human consciousness and machine cognition are merged? One man gets more than than he bargains for when he makes a technological gambit to achieve immortality in Osirian Code: A Mechanica-Mystical Odyssey Beyond the Veil.

Dynamic Storyteller thekyleblue redefines the word abstract. His stage show pushes the limits of comedy, theatre, poetry, and hip hop.Finding voice on the scene during college, thekyleblue dared to get on stage at Open Mics in the City of Houston during the summer of 2004 and embarked on unique branding of Shock and Awe. Quiet and reserved by nature thekyleblue turns his silent observations of everyday life into exciting scenes of amusement and wonder. When asked how he manages to transforms ordinary scenarios into elaborate stage performances, he replied, “I developed nerves of steel…it’s all in the execution and I pull it off every time”. A regular at open mics and poetry shows thekyleblue delivers his unorthodox brand of entertainment with his "Banned From Stage" shows across the city of Houston since 2012. Astonishing crowds and shattering taboos thekyleblue proves abstract is more than an expression or a word, it’s a way of life. He believes inspiration is all around us and demonstrates effectively.

Miki Ramirez is a self taught Animator, storyboard artist and comic illustrator/writer. Ever since high school Miki has been working hard to develop/help others create the most amazing independent stories ever seen. He is the lead artist for class act comics and the co-creator of furious five and will be debuting his first solo act during comic indie! get ready for his own original monster comic: Gargoyle!

What's better that enjoying the crafts of the indie arts? Enjoying it what a cold glass of craft mead. Come on by and get a glass poured, or get a sample of all four of our meads right off the tap. At the moment you can't get this mead anywhere else in Houston, so its a rare opportunity. Sure you might have had mead, but have you ever had CRAFT MEAD? THIS IS THE SPOT to see what you've been missing out on.