Vendors

Far Away Creations and Bonnie the Bantha

Since 1999, Cal and Kathy Pierce have been sharing their creations online as well as providing custom services to the practical effects industry. This has enabled them to make connections with many amazing artists and industry executives. Now with this growing array of available talents and contacts, Far Away Creations is becoming more and more available to the industry on a much larger scale.

We have the ability to design characters, props, or costumes based on your specifications or our artists can meticulously recreate your favorite iconic pieces too.  Our galleries not only showcase pieces that we have scratch built for studios or licensed vendors but also for our artists’ private collections of screen accurate, full scale versions of the classics we have grown to love.

Meghan Scott Molin – B1

Meghan comes to writing by way of a Masters in Architecture, a minor in Opera, a professional career as a barn manager, and three years crash course as a mother. She currently resides in Colorado with her fellow zookeeper (husband), son, two horses, cat, and corgi. She is an avid lover of everything nerdy from Wars to Trek, Hobbits, Who, and beyond. When she’s not writing, she’s cooking, dreaming of travel, coveting more corgis, and listening to audiobooks while hanging out at the barn. She’s the author of The Frame-Up and The Queen Con.

Todd Mitchell

Todd Mitchell is the author of several award-winning novels for young readers, teens, and adults including The Last Panther (Penguin Random House), The Traitor King (Scholastic), The Secret to Lying (Candlewick), and Backwards (Candlewick). His two newest books came out in fall 2021—one for writers, artists, and creators titled Breakthrough: How to Overcome Doubt, Fear, and Resistance to Be Your Ultimate Creative Self, and a middle grade novel that’s been optioned for film/TV development titled The Namer of Spirits. In addition to his books, he’s also written for comics, including A Flight of Angels (Vertigo, a YALSA Top 10 Pick for Teens) and Broken Saviors (an alien invasion comic available on ComiXology). Currently, Todd serves as an Associate Teaching Professor at Colorado State University where he directs the Beginning Creative Writing Teaching Program. You can visit him (and learn about his squirrel obsession) at www.ToddMitchellBooks.com. 

James Powell – B6

James Powell’s first professional job was writing obituaries for the Coloradoan, but he’s best known for House of Fear, a series of scary comics for all ages published by Dark Horse. When he’s not working, he enjoys teaching kids how to express themselves through writing. He lives in Fort Collins with his wife, his son, a cat named after Tarzan’s creator, a dog named Jupiter, and way too many baseball hats.

You can see more of James’ work at his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamespowell.writer/

Rafael Maldonado Bad Hand – B3

Rafael Maldonado Bad Hand is the artist, writer, and creator of the independent comic, “Pilla”, the story of a young girl searching for her father in a post-apocalyptic world where humans are at the bottom of the food chain. In 2021 he was the recipient of the Imagine 2020 arts award, presented at the proclamation reading of Indigenous Peoples Day for the city of Denver. Rafael has taken on a new independent endeavor with like-minded Indigenous comic creators under the name of Rezilient Press and Bad/Song Studios and will be releasing his new book with Richard Crowsong next year. He will not only have his books for sale but will also be accepting commissions and Sketch Cover requests. Rafael can be reached at:

• www.RMBH.art
• Facebook: RMBH Art Page
• Instagram @rmbh_art

John Rosengrant

John is a Visual Effects Academy Award Nominee, a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, a two-time Emmy winner, and co-founder of Legacy Effects, a top design, makeup, and effects studio that has played a pivotal role in the success of many of Hollywood’s biggest feature film productions, television programs, commercials, and live entertainment events, including Avatar, Avengers End Game and Infinity War, The Revenant, Shape of Water, Real Steel, the new Avatar: The Way of the Water set for this December. The series The Mandalorian, The Mandalorian Season2, The Book of Boba Fett, and Obi-Wan Kenobi continue to break new ground, in which John has been the Live Action Effects Supervisor.

After majoring in fine arts at Louisiana State University, John joined effects maestro Stan Winston to work on the classic sci-fi action film The Terminator, and has been a key creative voice in the effects industry ever since.  His work can be seen in one blockbuster film after another, including:  Interview with the Vampire, Edward Scissorhands, Aliens, Predator, Batman Returns, and every film in the Terminator and Jurassic Park franchises. Not only is he one of the most respected and seasoned artists in the entertainment industry, he is also known as a leader and innovator, and continues to push modern effects technology to the very limit.

Matt Haslam – Q7

Matt Haslam is a visual effects artist specializing in miniature design and construction, as well as prop creation, with a little bit of pyro effect work built in.

Early work saw Matt working on two episodes of Reading Rainbow with Levar Burton. His movie credits run the gamut: Matrix: Reloaded, Spiderman, Crow 2: City of Angels, Blade 2, Virus, Atomic Train, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation and even Godzilla. A Hollywood career spanning over 27 years and still going.

Matt has worked for several effects companies, most notably Fantasy II Film Effects and 4-Ward Productions for films produced through most of the major production studios. He has also recently moved toward producing some work through a recent association with Far Away Creations under Cal Pierce.

Sadly, Matt’s mentor and dear friend Gene Warren, Jr., passed in 2019, and Fantasy II had closed its doors. Recently though, Matt has become involved in preparing to resurrect Fantasy II Film Effects with Gene’s sons Chris and Gene III under the new name of Warren Brothers VFX. He will be helping to run their model and prop shop.

R. Alan Brooks – B2

R. Alan Brooks teaches graphic novel writing at Regis University, and is the writer/creator of “The Burning Metronome” graphic novel, a supernatural murder mystery with social commentary. He also hosts the popular “MotherF**ker In A Cape” comics podcast, which focuses on marginalized members of the geek world. He writes The Colorado Sun’s weekly comic, “What’d I Miss?”, as well as comic books for Pop Culture Classroom, Zenescope Entertainment, and more. In addition, Alan is a musician and noted stage host, regularly emceeing celebrated events, like the DINK Awards Show, Arise Music Festival and more.

CC Petersen – P7

Carolyn is a science writer and science documentary producer for Loch Ness Productions. She has written 7 books and is working on a new one about planets.  She has traveled the world as a science lecturer for various cruise lines on behalf of Smithsonian Journeys. Pre-pandemic, she was involved in creating materials for exhibit projects in Shanghai and Hong Kong, and has worked on several other major astronomy exhibits in the United States, including the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. Carolyn is a Colorado resident (a rare Boulder native), and studied at the University of Colorado for both her degrees, focusing on astronomy, astrophysics, and science communication. She’s been reading science fiction since she was old enough to pick up a book, and, of course, loves most of the movies! During the pandemic, Carolyn took a deep dive into learning about Disney approaches to entertainment and immersive experiences.

Dr. Kenneth Carpenter

Dr. Kenneth Carpenter is currently the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Operations Project Scientist and the Ground System Scientist for WFIRST. He leads the Stellar Imager Vision Mission concept development, and provide scientific guidance to the OpTIIX ISS-based technology demonstration project. His scientific interests include studies of the chromospheres, transition regions, winds and circumstellar shells of cool stars, as well as the calculation of model atmospheres and synthetic spectra and investigations of line fluorescence processes; hardware interests include development and operations of UV spectroscopic instruments and large baseline space interferometers. He is currently a member of the “Exoplanets and Stellar Astrophysics Laboratory” at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center.

Pieter Kallemeyn

Pieter Kallemeyn is the leader of the InSight Spacecraft Team which operates the lander from Lockheed Martin’s Mission Support Area in Denver. A graduate of the University of Colorado, he’s been involved in the operation of interplanetary missions for 30 years. Past missions include Galileo (1989), Mars Pathfinder lander (1997), Mars Odyssey orbiter (2001), and Mars Phoenix Lander (2018). The InSight mission is the fourth Mars mission that Pieter has been involved with.

Dr. Benjamin Cromey

Ben Cromey is an optical engineer at Ball Aerospace in Boulder, Colorado, where he designs imaging systems and sensors for NASA missions. He received his PhD in optical sciences and engineering from The University of Arizona (not Starfleet Academy unfortunately, they’re not accepting applications for a few years). He has presented about the cool science of optics to all ages for many years, and loves to make science concepts accessible to the public.

Adverse-Art – R6

Adverse-Art was created by Patrick Caldwell in July of 1999. Patrick provides a wide variety of services including commissioned artwork, freelance graphic design and storybook illustration. He lives in the incredible area of Colorado know as the front range, in particular Fort Collins. Please feel free to call or email with inquiries.

AJ Urbina – I3

AJ Urbina is a Colorado-based comic writer/illustrator with a focus on original content.

AngryKittenJuice – P2

AngryKittenJuice is the collective art project and creative outlet of Ayla Marques and Erika Walter.

Art of Zan – N7

Art of Zan is a geek who likes making art for geeks like them! They like creating fan art inspired by their favorite things, like indie video games, shows cancelled/concluded long ago, or anything with a spooky vibe. Come visit Art of Zan to stock up on art prints, stickers, pins, and other pop-culture-inspired goodies to make you smile.

Auxwave Creations – K3

Auxwave Creations is an art studio of a pair of married LGBTQ+ artists living in the Denver area. Collaboration is a major part of our work, although we also make individual art too! We dabble in a variety of genres which includes both fan art and original pieces. Our creations tend to have a mix of cute and spooky subjects, but always with vibrant eye-catching colors.

Ben Likes to Draw – K2

Ben Likes to Draw is drawing comic art, illustrations, fan art, and more! Books include Sheath, Bladeshot, Freakshow Princess, Nightmare, and more!

Blind Dog Customs – E4

Blind Dog Customs produces custom action figures on commission and for sale at comic-cons. Jesse teaches a cartooning class and the students sell prints stickers and an anthology comic series they make at local cons.

Bree Skye Art – H6

I am the owner of a small art business that deals with cute and whimsical art of my own character designs. The designs are a loose anime style mixed with my own personal style. My characters include anywhere from fairies to Kitsune fox girls and everything in between. I love drawing cute happy characters. I am mostly a digital artist, but I have a few traditional pieces as well. As well as for my recipe cards I create all my own recipes.

Brian Loner Art – F6

Cartoonist / Illustrator, a Lover of the Visual Arts. I create art and stories for my pleasure and yours. I work both digitally and traditionally. Stop by my booth to talk comics and art! Recent comic projects include Death Derby and Jill The Treasure Huntress. Check out my Instagram for my latest works…@brianlonerart

Brushstroke80 – Q3

Brushstroke80, the artist Vela Saenz, is an aspiring comic book artist and writer. Brushstroke80 creates fan art, original comic art, art commissions, digital art, and comic books. Check us out for comic, anime, manga, DSMP, and original themed artwork!

You can see more of this artist’s work by visiting their website: www.brushstroke80.com

Chris Sisneros Comics and Art – S14

The Comics and Art of Chris Sisneros

Cosmic Geist – Q6

George and Nathan are a dynamic sibling duo bring you handmade products for a wide array of audiences. George has a creepy cute style, while Nathan’s style is grunge pop. Their art compliments and contrasts each other, which is why they are such a strong team. There is a great chance you will find something you love at their booth!

DeerTraxArt – C4

I am a digital artist selling posters, playmats, wallscrolls, decals, and enamel pins (inventory dependent). Some may have previously known me as SpiritofthwWolf, but I have recently undergone a re-brand to DeerTrax.

Dragon Wyck Embroidery – R2

We try to bring images from your favorite fandoms tomlife

Eli Benik – H4

Eli Benik is a trans artist in Northern Colorado who lives with his wife who is way cooler than him, and their dog who is way cuter than him. Eli likes to illustrate cute and sexy fantasy characters and creatures. He has done work for 5finity, Denver Pop Culture Classroom, and Teefury, and has been attending conventions professionally since 2012.

Erik Skinner – G5

I am an artist and writer from Littleton, CO specializing in silly cartoons, art toys, surreal illustrations, and geometric animal designs. I love TV, movies, comic books, video games, and pro wrestling. You can find my work at jarred.tv

Fandom Theory Embroidery – Q5

Fandom Theory Embroidery creates custom embroidered dice trays, wall art and other gaming/anime themed custom creations.

Fern and Foil – I6

Hi! I’m Crystal McDowell of Fern and Foil. I am a locally based artist who loves nature, fantasy, and whimsy and seeks to combine these elements in my work. I have always been influenced by anime, video game art, and fantasy art and strive to take that inspiration and showcase it in my own original art. While I primarily illustrate for prints I also do comics and art books that can show case my unique voice and style. I also have been branching into wearable art such as pins and earrings, that I handcraft myself without outside manufacturing. I want to be that whimsical oasis that can provide a momentary calm and reflection for those who enjoy my art and stories. I want to contribute that positive experience to the convention through my original artwork inspired by the beauty of nature, anime, fantasy, and others!

Gemini Comics – O6

Ozzy Longoria is a Denver-based comic book artist. A former student of Oscar Gonzalez Loyo and winner of an Eisner award, he has contributed to comic books and anthologies by countless independent comic book companies. He has worked for Ronin Studios, Hamtramck Idea Men, Bluewater Comics, Cryptozoic Entertainment, Viper Comics, and Topps. Longoria himself is the owner of Gemini Comics, through which he works on his own projects, ‘Demon’s Quest’, ‘Monsters and Gods Anthology”, ‘Project: Noah’s Ark’, ‘Doomsday TV’, He also makes the comic “The Sword and the Sorcerer Chronicles” based on the cult movie from the ’80s of the same name.

Daniel Ibanez – M6

Daniel is a digital and traditional artist showing his work in Imagine FX magazine, SDCC, in galleries, with clients at Universal Music and more. He does book cover and comic illustration and fine art paintings including plein air, portrait, landscape, and more.

Inkytortoise – E3

Inkytortoise is run by a local artist, Shae Cordova, who specializes in mixing digital and traditional art mediums to create pieces from a variety of fandoms. There’s always something new and unique at every show, and another chance to find classic favorites. Come stop by and say hello!

Jackary Draws – A4

JackaryDraws is a freelance illustrator who draws soft, cute illustrations of your favorite characters portrayed in fun new ways!

Jimmy Adams Art – L6

I am an independent artist focusing on capturing the beauty of the female figure in harmony with nature.

Jon Bonjour Art – F5

Hi! I’m Jon Bonjour! I’m an artist, writer, and film enthusiast who’s main goal in life is to make people laugh! I can’t wait to show you what I’ve been working on!

Joseph Arnold – J5

Comic book illustrator and creator, animator, and all around nice guy.

Kimbark Cemetery Productions – F1

Family run studio specializing in props, masks, and animatronics for the haunted attraction industry and haunting enthusiasts and fans alike.

Kittykatparades – M3

A small artist with a flare for kawaii goodness. My art is an extention of my soul and and desire to fill the world with lovely sights and feelings.

KokoTBone Artworks – O7

We create art inspired by video games, movies, cartoons and comics. Our hand-made products include framed pixel art, functional ceramic pottery, and figurine sculptures. We have something for everyone and have been part of FCCC every year since it’s inception.

Kurry Studio – K4, K5

Mandy is a Colorado artist known for her use of bright colors, sharp lines and love of all things nostalgic. She hopes to inspire viewers of her work to remember simpler times and feel that sense of joy and wonder that comes with our best childhood memories.

Laurissa Hughes – I7

Laurissa Hughes grew up in Colorado and has been
drawing since she was knee-high to a grasshopper. A love of
storytelling became a passion for Storyboarding and Comics,
and she received a degree in Animation. She currently
works as a freelance artist in Colorado, doing
storyboards, comics, illustration, and animation.
Laurissa also enjoys snowboarding, playing the clarinet,
learning foreign languages, and watching lots of British
television.

Leighton – O3

Fantastical digital paintings and prints!

Medusa Melodies – I5

Medusa Melodies was started when Max, the creator of the business, was 11 years old. We started with selling toys, and then moved onto commissioned art, then added custom jewelry and clothing, and now we mainly produce art. This business heavily supports equality, as the business owner is a part of the lgbtqia+ community and is disabled. We strive to share our interests and spread love and excitement for media!

Michael Howe Arts – D5

A Colorado-based illustrator of heroic and fantastical themes. I do comic art, illustrations, and character design! Characters and stories with heart.

Michelle McAveney – F7

A local webcomic artist and illustrator, whose work primarily consists of colorful fantasy characters.

N. Celeste Snyder – G7

N. Celeste is a comic artist, illustrator and mural artist working out of Northern Colorado. She currently has one title in production for release in late 2022/early 2023, and two shorts due out in the Summer of 2022.

Near To Now Publications – R4

Near To Now Publications, aka Near 2 Now, aka Fandom House, aka Acme Comics Group, has been publishing comics from Colorado creators and their friends since 1982. We were responsible for the original Colorado comic cons 1981-1985, and alumni of the group have been involved in every aspect of the hobby: collecting, reading, and creating comics in Colorado for 40 years. Our mainstay title these days is Hap Hazard by Richard Florence. Come by our table to say hi. Buying any of the new stuff will get you free copies of the 1980s-1990s titles!

Nerdy Needles Studio – J2

Nerdy Needles Studio is a collaboration between two queer creators, where we strive to express our love for various fandoms’ through art. Based in Colorado, you can find each artist pursuing different mediums while working their ‘real’ jobs. At Nerdy Needles, we believe that everyone’s art is beautiful no matter the level of skill, and that every artist should strive to be the best they can be. The studio collaborates Nerdy Bee and Sleepy Bird.

NightmaricSpirit – R5

NightmaricSpirit is a local artist, who’s art reflects on a lot of his interests. Including, dark, cute, fantasy, dystopian, and plenty of others. He loves to draw digitally and traditionally and is currently working on a dystopian graphic novel, FEVER

Pin Town – N3

Pin Town is a small shop which specializes in cute and silly flair for you to wear. Established in 2020, Pin Town has a plethora of enamel pins and stickers of both original and fan art design.

PixelFace Studio – K6

Anime and video game accessories as well as casual cosplay apparel

Preston’s Painting – O5

Hand painted miniatures, war gaming terrain…
Come check out local, handmade terrain- perfectly sized for Warhammer, D&D, Battletech and many more.
Hand painted miniatures available or talk to us about your commissioned army paint job!

Primordial Pals – H5

Primordial Pals is all about bringing the colorful world of prehistoric life to people of all ages!

Rio Burton Illustration – H3

Rio Burton is a freelance illustrator and comics artist located in Colorado, USA. Growing up with influences such as Studio Ghibli and Final Fantasy, she is passionate about bringing stories to life through whimsical, and sometimes dark art. She loves fantasy genres and is a sucker for anything involving wolves. When Rio isn’t working on art you can find her engrossed in a good book or video game, or hiking somewhere in Colorado getting her hands dirty while hunting for fossils and minerals.

Root & Branch – Q1

Hello! Iʼm Pink, the author and artist of Root & Branch, an ongoing epic fantasy adventure comic! I work in watercolors and ink, and in addition to making comics I love drawing RPG characters and beefcake.

Sari NeoChaos – S8

Sari is a local illustrator specializing in the cute! She is the creator of the BellyFloppers, a series of adorable animals available in a variety of forms, from stickers, to buttons, to acrylic phone charms, and more! She is also developing a web comic.

Six Eleven Comics – J4

Six Eleven Comics is an independent publisher who currently has 2 issues of the comic Stuffed with a 3rd set to debut soon. Stuffed revolves around Sam a boy from a broken home, bullied, and teased. But bullies and an abusive father are the least of his worries. He is hounded by monsters bleeding into his reality from a realm long since forgotten, until a chance encounter in an alley… with an unusual stuffed animal, a bear now bound to protect the boy from any and all that wish him harm. Six Eleven Comics also offers prints as well as commission work.

Some Stupid Guy(s) With A Laser – S18

Casey and James are here doing custom laser engravings.

Stuffed Tiger Studios llc – S9

Creating fun and quirky art aimed to make you smile.

The Eye of Sphinx – P5

Anna Pieruccini is an artist working with multiple mediums. Her Bohemian Gypsy style has influences from around the globe including dark fantasy, folklore, and otherworldy creations.

The Imaginary King – G6

The Imaginary King was started by Elizabeth King; A Colorado native artist who has a huge passion for being creative. Her work is primarily inspired by 80s, 90s, and 2000s media. Anything from anime, cartoons, video games, horror movies and fantasy. Mainly she enjoys drawing female presenting characters in detailed and extravagant designs. Playing around with colors and mediums, creating weird, abstract lines and shapes to make something out of this world is also something she really enjoys. She is currently delving into world building and character design and has a few ideas for a comic series as well hopefully in the not-to-far-off future! For now she really enjoys drawing demon/monster type characters. fan art of video games and series she really enjoys such as: Castlevania, Sailor Moon, Helluva Boss, Resident Evil and many more! As well as characters she’s created over the years since she started her art journey. Elizabeth has been drawing for over 15 years, is mostly self taught, and started selling her art at local conventions in Colorado in November of 2018 and has loved it ever since!

The Tall Grass Studio – M2

Raye is a polymer clay artist making Pokémon themed sculpture pieces. The Tall Grass Studio sells a variety of video game and anime inspired pins, miniatures, and more!

You can see more of this artist’s work by visiting their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetallgrassstudio/

Tycho Dorian Art and Writing – M7

I’m Tycho (I also use the pen name Cassidy), and I love storytelling! I’m incredibly passionate about writing, art, and anything that allows me to create my own worlds. My goal is to write dreamy fiction for all ages that is unique, inspiring, and imaginative. I like to write about themes that include coming of age, magic realism, identity, relationships, and bullying. My books are intended for readers ages eight to twenty-five, and are meant to connect the world of the fantastical to everyday life.

I currently live in Colorado and just got my MA in Publishing!

Unlucky 13 Studios – S4

Unlucky 13 Studios is a jack of all trades when it comes to creating online content. Whether it be Tiktok videos of Hector Sector, a fellow with a box for a head, or an noir webcomic titled “Afterville” where a detective helps solve peoples deaths in the afterlife. U13S strives to make unique and inclusive content for fans of different ages and backgrounds that can make you think or put a big smile on your face.

Wanderweird – F3

Video Game Mandala Paintings – every level, enemy, character, and boss set into a playable maze complete with Easter eggs. Original paintings are acrylic on canvas

White Dragon – D4

White Dragon is the online persona of Alyssa Hughes, the creator of the Webtoons comics Dazed & Dead and I.D. Alyssa uses multiple mediums, including digital, to create her original and comic art. Along with her original work, Alyssa does commissions for personal art pieces.

Airship 27 Production – E6, E7

My name is Ron Fortier, and I have been a professional writer for over forty-five years. I have worked on comic book projects such as The Hulk, Popeye, Rambo and Peter Pan. With my two most popular comic series being The Green Hornet and The Terminator (with Alex Ross). With Ardath Mayhar I penned two TSR fantasy novels, and in 2001 I had my first play, a World War II romantic comedy, produced.

Author Chris Mandeville – D5

Chris Mandeville writes science fiction and fantasy, young adult, and nonfiction for writers. Her published works include Seeds: a Post-apocalyptic Adventure, and the IN REAL TIME time travel adventure series. She lives in Colorado with her family and service dog, Oski. When she isn’t writing, she loves to cook, travel, and hang out with other writers and readers. chrismandeville.com.

Avio Publishing – G4

IA Mullin is a Colorado fantasy author and independent Publisher. She loves animals and spending time with her family outdoors. Her Redsands trilogy is loved by many fans of animals and fantasy alike.

Awesome in Action – S1

Awesome in Action is an ability awareness non-profit organization working to spark a shift in the way we view abilities.

BMW the Author – G3

Benjamin M. Weilert is an award-winning multi-genre writer from Colorado who writes whatever stories pop into his head. From YA science fantasy trilogies to guidebooks to movies to children’s picture books, he is on a mission to write something in every genre… eventually.

C.G. Harris – S7

C.G. Harris is an award winning science-fiction and fantasy author from Colorado who draws inspiration from favorites, Jim Butcher, Richard Kadrey and Brandon Sanderson. For nearly a decade, Harris has escaped the humdrum of the real world by creating fictional characters and made-up realities. When not writing, Harris spends time collecting the illusive arcade token, from the golden age when Dig Dug and Frogger were king. Harris knows the value of such a collection will only be seen in the confused faces of those family members left behind long after C.G. Harris is gone.

Carol Van Natta & Melisse Aires, SciFi & Fantasy Romance Authors – O4

Come meet science fiction and fantasy romance authors Carol Van Natta and Melisse Aires, and let’s talk about books!

USA TODAY bestselling author Carol Van Natta (Fort Collins, CO) writes space opera and paranormal romance, and edits the bestselling Pets in Space anthology series. She enjoys high tea with her two mad-scientist cats, to whom she occasionally sings. Web: Author.CarolVanNatta.com.

Author Melisse Aires (Casper, WY) writes science fiction and fantasy romance. She and her husband share their home and garden with two irrepressibly bouncy dogs and various tolerant cats. Web: MelisseAiresBooks.com.

EXTERUS – P6

Pulp fantasy at its finest! NEW EXTERUS presents a wide range of speculative short fiction by both veteran and up-and-coming authors. Fans of contemporary fantasy and devotees of classic weird fiction will find something to enjoy in this re-imagined anthology series.

Ghostpod Publishing – S5

Ghostpod Publishing is here to promote their brand new sci-fi western, graphic novel — Twilight Custard!

GoshDarnBlog.com – C8

GoshDarnBlog is just a gosh darn blog by author and DJ Evan Hundhausen. He has several books and comics self published on Amazon. Visit GoshDarnBlog.com to see what he’s up to and to learn about his newest comic book project with illustrator Brian Loner, “Jill the Treasure Huntress.”

James Powell – B6

Jason Bovberg–Author – D2

Jason Bovberg us a crime/horror author specializing in both neo-noir and apocalyptic horror. His BLOOD trilogy lays waste to Fort Collins in an apocalyptic event inspired by THE THING and DAWN OF THE DEAD. More recently, his novels LOSER BABY and TESSA GOES DOWN are crime novels set in the crazy turbulent world of GenZ.

JC’s Universe – R7

Jim Cronin is an award-winning author of five science fiction novels. His work ranges from the epic space opera The Brin Archives trilogy, to the more whimsical Aeon Rises and its evil alien librarians, to the genre-blending science fiction/fantasy The King of Gems. A Star Trek/Dungeons and Dragons/Ready Player One mash-up. Astrophysics, Dragons, and Aliens! Oh My!
“Jim Cronin certainly knows how to write deeply thoughtful science fiction while taking contemporary ideas to their extreme.” (verified purchase review)

Kendra Merritt – O1, O2

Books have been Kendra’s escape for as long as she can remember. She used to hide fantasy novels behind her government textbook in high school, and she wrote most of her first novel during a semester of college algebra.

Older and wiser now (but just as nerdy) she writes retellings of fairytales with main characters who have disabilities. If she’s not writing, she’s reading, and if she’s not reading, she’s playing video games.

She lives in Denver with her very tall husband, their book loving progeny, and a lazy black monster masquerading as a service dog.

KM Merritt is her pen name for her adult fantasy.

Local Hero Press – K7

Local Hero Press is a Denver-based publisher of original superhero, fantasy, and science fiction books, and the home of Ian Thomas Healy’s popular Just Cause Universe series. A long-time fixture at the Fort Collins Comic Con, LHP is excited to return once again to see old friends and fans and meet new ones!

Matthew Angelo Creative – E2

Matthew Angelo is a local bestselling author of Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, and Science Fiction. He’s a prolific writer with over a dozen stories published both traditionally an independent.

O.E. Tearmann – S3

I have included a short and a verbose version. Please choose whichever suits your space and your needs.

Short Version:
Strap in for a series that’s been called ‘Firefly for the cyberpunk genre’. We’re taking a wild ride through the future of Colorado. Hang on tight.

Verbose version:
Buckle up for a wild cyberpunk ride!
It’s 2155, and seven corporations call the shots on the land that was the United States of America. Democracy is dead. The Corporations run the City Grids for a profit and own their workers body and soul. And freedom? That’s just a word in the news vids.
But there are people fighting for a change.
There’s a unit in the resistance, nicknamed the Wildcards. Officially Democratic State Force Base 1407, the Wildcards are fighters in the war to bring democracy back. They’re everything the Corporations discard and despise: dreamers and fighters, punks and freaks and geeks who won’t be told what to be or who to love. They’ve come up every walk of life to become the best unit the Democratic State Force has, and the family every one of them needs. And they are taking the Corps down, one day at a time.
Strap in for a series that’s been called ‘Firefly for the cyberpunk genre’.
Hang on tight.

ProfferandProsper.com – A7

Sara Kaplan and Timothy Vavra are partner authors of the Pushyami Gogireddi Recursive Nonology: we co wrote it, and Timothy directed and theatrically narrated our feature films, you can find on YouTube, by heading to Cowlets.com

Pushyami Gogireddi Recursive Nonology Synopsis
In this trilogy of trilogies, we see a grand magical realism fantasy comedy unfold, a wondrous journey through Ireland and the UK, with technologist adventurer Pushyami Gogireddi and her Faithful Ghoulsby Gotcha, inhabited by her mentor Gideon Ghoulsby. Followed by a ragtag motley Crew headed by Henwin Hoogstein, Lorna Lagrange, and the three nuns, Prudence, patience, and Constance; contouring buses across these lands, they uncover mysteries, discover ancient secrets, and eventually confront the ultimate truths behind existence, time, and all humanity. These films are brimming with comedy and music, and sure to knock your socks off if you give them a chance.

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R. Alan Brooks – B2

Rabia Productions – P7

Rabia Productions was born of the collaboration of the great artists and story tellers who make this stories come alive. We are a group of friends who love art, comics and books and decide to collaborate together with a common goal.

Sarah E Paul Author – L7

Sarah E. Paul is an author, actress, vocalist, cosplayer, and dog mom. Her premiere children’s book I Wish I Were A Superhero was inspired by children’s imaginations and her love of superheroes. She has more stories coming in the near future and it is her hope that her stories inspire kindness, strength and hard work. When she isn’t writing or cosplaying, you can catch her performing as an actor at Gaylord Rockies or being a dork on a pair of roller skates with FoCo Roller Derby.

Terry Mark – E5

Terry Mark is a former Presidential campaign advisor and Webmaster for the National Hockey League. He now works in Marketing in northern Colorado at one of the best places to work according to Glassdoor.

He lives with his very patient wife and adorable dog Liberty.

Todd Fahnestock – Fantasy Author – D6, D7

Todd Fahnestock is an award-winning, #1 bestselling writer of fantasy for all ages and winner of the New York Public Library’s Books for the Teen Age Award. Threadweavers and The Whisper Prince Trilogy are two of his bestselling epic fantasy series. He is the winner of the 2021 Colorado Authors League Award for Writing Excellence and finalist for the Colorado Book Award for Tower of the Four: The Champions Academy. His passions are fantasy and his quirky, fun-loving family. When he’s not writing, he teaches Taekwondo, swaps middle grade humor with his son, plays Ticket to Ride with his wife, plots creative stories with his daughter, and plays vigorously with Galahad the Weimaraner. Visit Todd at toddfahnestock.com.

Todd Jones – J6, J7

When your first word is “Batman”, it’s either a sign you should be working in comics or become a super hero. Having no super powers or wealth to afford crime-fighting gadgets, Todd Jones decided to be a comic writer instead. He has worked on Pandemonium Spotlight for Twilight Star Studios, All-Star Pulp for Airship 27/ Redbud Studios, as well as, Wicked Awesome Tales, STAKES and Classic Monsters as Sharks for Wicked Awesome Comics.

A Little Bit of Linda – N1, N2

My small business focuses on making nerdy, fun, steampunk creations for unique individuals. I make jewelry and household items (wine stoppers, Christmas Ornaments, picture frames, etc.) based on nerdy genre’s as well as technology. I use real nuts, bolts, and circuit boards in some items.

Cat’s Critters – I4

Charming Little Fox – H1, H2

My love of anime, kpop, video games, and sci-fi is reflected in the unique and fun jewelry I make and share with my fellow nerds! I offer a fun collection of hypoallergenic earrings and necklaces.

Collect2display – L1, L2

Collect2display we make Uniquely painted and designed, handcrafted toploading frames and displays for comic books, art prints, collectibles and more.

Eclectic Endearments – K1

Eclectic Endearments specializes in creating one of a kind Miniature Tops Hats and Steampunk Costume Accessories. All our mini top hats are made from buckram and hand-sewn. We also create steampunk goggles, leather apothecary bracelets and leather hat bands for Top Hats.

For Every Fandom – A15, A16

Laser engraved custom geekery

Fort Collins Creator Hub – C7

Our mission is to restore our country to being a nation of makers. We encourage a culture of creative ownership. We want people to not just understand what is inside our “black box” appliances but to be able to learn, design and build new and better ideas. We believe that we work best as part of a community of makers, builders, technologists and artists.

Ichi’s Magic Emporium – F2

The Emporium is a mystery, most likely wrapped in an enigma. It is the shop that does not exist… it is the shop that has always existed. It is the shop that contains exotic wares from your most fantastical dreams… if you can ever find it that is.

Krystyna Lynn Kreations – I1, I2

We have been making custom made costumes for over 20 years specializing in Victorian, Renaissance and Steampunk. Visit us and see our wide variety of Steampunk Attire and walk away with a complete outfit or supplement your existing costume with a new hat, corset, clothes or even handmade jewelry. Or discuss your custom made needs.

Nerdy By Design – L3

Pop culture-inspired gear and accessories designed by nerds for nerds.

Personal – N5

crochet stuffed toys. boutique bows with a nerdy theme

Rainbow Tigon – L4

Handmade Plushies, Costumes, And Art!

Storybook Mendings – G1, G2

We make fantasy costumes and accessories by hand using upcycled garments and all types and textures of fabric. They are eco-friendly and geek-worthy! We feature attire for all ages from fairies to vikings, post-apocalyptic wear and more.

TC Wallets & More – N4

We make wallets and bags of used trading cards and Comics. As well as give teenage artists a chance to sell custom and prints of their work.

The Life of the Party – A9, A10

We’ve been partying for 39 years!
The Life Of The Party has an experienced staff that can help with all your costuming, wigs, makeup needs and more.

The Monkey and The Squirrel – A3

The Monkey and The Squirrel- specializing in gifts for your monkey face and snazzy squirrelly soul.

Thrifty Gryphon – P1

Thrifty Gryphon is the creator of upcycled boxes, painted glass, and much more from repurposed materials and the creativity of the mind.

Two Fish and a Lion – J1

Merchants of the Cute and Squishy! Helping you make your way through life softer and squishier!

Wirth’s Wand Shop – A6

At Wirth’s Wand Shop “I make the wands so you can create the magic”. All wands are hand crafted out of different types of wood, accenting some with acrylic, antler or metal. No two wands are alike, thus making the wand choosing the wizard truly a magical experience.

Beware Theater – S2

Join Arachna of the Spider People and her friend Deadly as they host Beware Theater – classic horror movies from the golden age of black and white. Bad acting. Bad Directing. Cheezy special effects and lame monsters. You can see Beware Theater in Fort Collins on FC Public Media – your local public access TV station – Comcast Channel 97, Connexion Channel 22, and streaming on fcpublicmedia.org. It’s lots of creepy fun.

Crazy Idea Photography – C9, A1

Crazy Idea Photography was founded in 2016 when Myka and Tony Raymond, both teachers by weekday and photographers in the evenings and weekends, realized that some of their students were unable to afford the high cost some of the bigger photography studios were charging to take senior pictures. They felt that no student should go without their senior photo in the yearbook or be forced to use the standard ID card “mug shot” taken at the beginning of the year. That’s when they came up with a “crazy idea” – let’s set out to make photography affordable.

From senior photos and headshots to family portraits and sports team photography, CIP works strive to work with you to capture the spirit and character of you and your family.

Natives of Colorado, the Raymonds love the outdoors and enjoy capturing images of the world around them. The photos in their gallery showcases their love for flowers, landscapes, and wildlife. There may even be a few “creative” shots in there just for fun. Their style is casual and relaxed, yet they strive to provide a high quality product — a photographic memory that will last a lifetime!

In addition, CIP provides free cosplay photos for FoCo Comic Con attendees during the conference!

TinkerMill – C6

We are Longmont’s Community MakerSpace! TinkerMill is the largest makerspace in Colorado and the surrounding Rocky Mountain region. It’s a place where like-minded people interested in art, technology, science and business can collaborate on creative projects, share tools, learn, teach, make things, prototype new ideas, products and services, start ventures, meet new people and share knowledge.
We provide a variety of resources for all types of maker activities. Whether you are into 3D-printing, woodworking, machining, electronics, robotics, metalcraft, jewelry making, sewing, and more, you will find it at TinkerMill.

Totally 80’s Pizza – C1

Totally 80’s Pizza is the world’s only 1980’s museum and restaurant.

Roll It Up Sushi Truck

Denver’s original street sushi. A leap from traditional sushi with a new spin, giving you the best of both worlds.

Kona Ice

We’re mobile. We’re fun. We’re stocked with the most delicious flavors you’ve ever tasted!

Earth Tau – E1

Earth Tau is a new Colorado based Super Hero card game that showcases a wide variety of art from over a dozen talented artists. It was designed to emulate a comic book feel stretching from the Golden through the Modern era of comics alongside Indie and even Manga styles for a truly unique looking game.
With 18304 unique game scenarios in just the first season of 126 cards and even print runs on all cards Earth Tau wants to push back on the overpriced, repetitive card games that dominate the market.
If you are ready to step up and be the hero you were met to be, then welcome to Earth Tau!

Our Own Game Company – S6

Our Own Game Company is an independent game company established in Loveland, Colorado by a bunch of geeks who wanted to add their own unique voice to the game industry.

Their flagship product, A’Kyria, is a rigorously play tested and versatile tabletop role playing game system. A’Kyria can be played as a traditional pen and paper TRPG or it can be coupled with story driven referee software adventures called “Pods”. Each Adventure Pod contains everything a referee needs to run an A’Kyria campaign: the story, creatures, maps, treasure, a battle screen and more! Plus, OOGC provides free apps for players to help create characters, calculate points or track weapon stats. A’Kyria is also being expanded into a board game!

Our Own Game Company continues to grow their games and gaming products. Stop by their booth and see what’s new!

Our Own Game Company…playing for the fun of it.

Robobonobo.co – L5

Robobonobo.co is a Colorado-based independent game company/publisher. We may or may not be run by a group of forty-seven primate cyborgs. Play is our purpose. Fun is our future. Stop by for free quick-game sessions, original art, and sparkling conversation. Robobonobo: Light Entertainment.

Artful Comics – P3, P4

We specialize in Silver and Bronze Age comics, including key issues.

Beeda’s Thingamajigits – R1

Hi, welcome to Beeda’s Comic shop. We like comics and toys and coffee and beer and socks.
Thanks for stopping in. While you’re here you might find something you like for your girlfriend/boyfriend, kid sister, Uncle Jack, maybe even a super cool centerpiece for your dinner party!

Here at Beeda’s Thingamajigits there’s something for everyone: Marvel comic books to Funko Pops, to Dungeons and Dragons swag!

Whatever scratch you’re looking to itch, Beeda’s is here to help.

Collectors Rebellion – S10, S11, S12

Family friendly pop culture merchandise from all genre’s for all ages.

Dragon’s Eye Designs – M1

My hobby and passion, making wearable art and cuddly, squishy plush. Always working new plush (unique and fandom), making themed small crafts and accessories, and creating original clothing designs. “Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living” Dr.S.

I love to sew and machine embroider. It fascinates me to choose fabrics and a color scheme and watch it come together into something. When I am not buried in fluff- bookmarks, backpack accessories, fobs, framed art, jewelry, and more is being embroidered with designs for the geek at heart. Randomly, there will be a skirt or outfit sewn.

ELC Custom Creations – A2

We are a Local CO company, veteran owned, we make everything from custom furniture to gaming implements, using traditional woodworking methods, CNC, 3D printing, and leather work.

ESVARS LLC – S15, S16, S17

Esvars is a family owned business that sells Anime influenced products like Figures,Manga, Apparel,accessories and much more.

Fabulous Things Fantastic Offers – D3

Classic action figures, one of a kind action figures, & collector action figures.

G&A Comics – R3

We buy/Sell/Trade comics and collectibles. Mainly deal with comics as I have grown up reading them since I was 7. We never pass on a great deal!!

Kirin Games – R1

Kirin Games sells a wide variety of traditional games and game related merchandise, selling Role Playing Games, card games, collectible miniature games, as well as board games. The owners of Kirin Games have been involved in gameplay, testing, art and game design for over 40 years; Kirin Ltd was incorporated in the state of Colorado in 2006 and has been very active in the Colorado Gaming and Convention community.

Natenyahoo’s toys – A11, A12

We sell Star Wars and other collectible toys.

The Crowded Bookshelf – D1

The Crowded Bookshelf is an independent online and pop-up bookstore that provides books for readers of all ages. We sell new, used, audio, and e-books, bookmarks, buttons, and other bookish items, as well as host virtual and in-person events. Genres we specialize in include scifi/fantasy (adult and YA), romance (adult and YA), death & dying, popular science, nature writing, and memoir.

Partners – ?

Partners has been serving youth and families since our organization was founded in 1978. Through the years we have continually sought to best meet the needs of our community, and have expanded our programs, service area, and mission to do so.

Our Community-Based Mentoring Program was established as an intervention strategy for youth entering the juvenile justice system in Larimer County and has evolved to more of prevention-based approach to serve kids who are facing risk factors at an earlier stage. When it was clear that we should expand to have offices in Estes Park and Greeley, we did so. When we saw there was a need for more adult support in schools, we created our School-Based Mentoring program in conjunction with local school districts. When our community was at-risk of losing important universal prevention education services, we expanded our mission and programming.