2023 Guest Lineup, More to be added soon!

R.A. Conroy brings an incredible array of talents to the Wellsboro Comic Con.  She is the author and illustrator of her new novel, Shelter. She has worked as an assistant animator and story artist, including contributions to Disney’s Pocahantas, Fantasia 2000, Tarzan, The Emperor’s New Groove, Planes: Fire and Rescue, Warner Bros.’ Cats a

R.A. Conroy brings an incredible array of talents to the Wellsboro Comic Con.  She is the author and illustrator of her new novel, Shelter. She has worked as an assistant animator and story artist, including contributions to Disney’s Pocahantas, Fantasia 2000, Tarzan, The Emperor’s New Groove, Planes: Fire and Rescue, Warner Bros.’ Cats and Dogs 2 and Journey to the Center of the Earth, the Christopher Reeve and Dana Reeve produced Everyone’s Hero and this summer’s Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank.  She also performed as a lead actor (AEA, SAG, AFTRA) in regional and Off Broadway award-winning productions, worked as a nurse in animal hospitals and a warden and Officer of The Court in an animal shelter, is a Certified Jack Canfield Success Principles Trainer, wrote the short film The Ballad of Nessie with directors Stevie Wermers-Skelton and Kevin Deters,  and wrote and directed a number of short films including Daddy’s Girl, starring a 12 year-old, main-streamed student with Down Syndrome and her Thesis Film Shelter, both of which were multiple, national and international award winners! 

 Emily Flake is the owner and operator of St. Nell's Humor Writing Residency in Williamsport., which she brought to life via a successful Kickstarter campaign. She is a humor writer and cartoonist for the New Yorker (among many other places), the author of a small clutch of books (most recently That Was Awkward: the Art and Etiquette of t

 Emily Flake is the owner and operator of St. Nell's Humor Writing Residency in Williamsport., which she brought to life via a successful Kickstarter campaign. She is a humor writer and cartoonist for the New Yorker (among many other places), the author of a small clutch of books (most recently That Was Awkward: the Art and Etiquette of the Awkward Hug), an illustrator, and a performer. Emily makes her full-time home in Brooklyn, NY, with her husband, their daughter, and an absurdly large cat. 

Adam Gorham  joins us from Canada.  Having worked professionally since 2008, his impressive resume already includes art and writing credits on a huge array of projects including the current Darth Vader run, Godzilla, Hulk, Black Panther, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Rocket, Pop's Choclit Shoppe of Horror, Archie, Savage Avengers, Venomve

Adam Gorham  joins us from Canada.  Having worked professionally since 2008, his impressive resume already includes art and writing credits on a huge array of projects including the current Darth Vader run, Godzilla, Hulk, Black Panther, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Rocket, Pop's Choclit Shoppe of Horror, Archie, Savage Avengers, Venomverse, Contagion, Punisher, Cosmic Ghost Rider, The Blue Flame and more.

Originally from Northeastern Pennsylvania, Dean studied Painting at West Chester University and has been working professionally in comics since 2009.

  Stories he's drawn have been about: 

 Edgar Rice Burroughs' John Carter (Warlord of Mars Attacks) 

Serial killer Marcel Petiot (the Butcher of Paris) 

Ancient aliens (Gods and Gears) 

White tra

Originally from Northeastern Pennsylvania, Dean studied Painting at West Chester University and has been working professionally in comics since 2009.

  Stories he's drawn have been about: 

 Edgar Rice Burroughs' John Carter (Warlord of Mars Attacks) 

Serial killer Marcel Petiot (the Butcher of Paris) 

Ancient aliens (Gods and Gears) 

White trash zombies (Trailer Park of Terror)

 A holiday monster (Krampus!) 

Pulp adventurers (the Red Panda)

 A family of witches (Charmed) 

A crime-solving poet (Poe) 

Fantasy heroes (Dungeons & Dragons).   

 He's also worked as a video game concept artist and frequently does illustrations for role-playing and other tabletop games.  Some of the many publishers he's worked with include Image, IDW, Dynamite, Dark Horse, Boom!, Goodman Games and Zenescope.

Kevin McCloskey taught illustration at Kutztown University for 30 years.   Creator of the Giggle and Learn Series for TOON Books. His TOON Books are beginning readers in comic book format about natural science. He has traveled the country from the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia to the California Academy of Sciences sharing fascinating f

Kevin McCloskey taught illustration at Kutztown University for 30 years.   Creator of the Giggle and Learn Series for TOON Books. His TOON Books are beginning readers in comic book format about natural science. He has traveled the country from the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia to the California Academy of Sciences sharing fascinating facts about common creatures.  We Dig Worms! was created in 2015 when his wife, Patt, a librarian, asked for a funny worm book to read to children. He painted worms on recycled grocery bags. Françoise Mouly, the publisher of Toon Books, edited We Dig Worms! into a real book. Since then he has written four more Toon Books about little creatures.

Brian Middleton is a fantasy author and illustrator, who just published "Poiko: Quests and Stuff," the story of an adorable anthropomorphic adventure.

Brian Middleton has been telling stories in one form or another for his whole life. His first comic book (published by his brother's 4th grade teacher and the school's copy machine) sold out

Brian Middleton is a fantasy author and illustrator, who just published "Poiko: Quests and Stuff," the story of an adorable anthropomorphic adventure.

Brian Middleton has been telling stories in one form or another for his whole life. His first comic book (published by his brother's 4th grade teacher and the school's copy machine) sold out at the distributor level. After that there was no looking back! He continued drawing as the years went on and wrote several short stories. Eventually he married the woman of his dreams and together they started a family. At this point his mind began to drift back to his first creative passion: comic books! After dipping his toe in the water with a handful of self-published and work-for-hire comics he decided to take the deep dive and create his first series, Wulfborne. The three issue mini-series, published by Scout Comics, released in February 2019 to rave reviews. Reading With A Flight Ring called the book "an understated masterpiece of fiction" and called Brian "a madman, a fool and a genius", which, as far as anyone knows, is all true. With the creation of Wulfborne complete Brian has turned his creative attention toward his newest project, "Poiko: Quests and Stuff." The rest of his attention is focused squarely on his one wonderful wife, two beautiful daughters and six (feel free, dear reader, to fill in here the adjective of your choice) cats.

Khoi is an artist and mentor. His artworks include DC’s Teen Titans, Marvel’s Mighty Avengers, X-Men Legacy, Deadpool, Scarlet Spider, Spider-Man, Daredevil, Chaos War, Incredible Hercules, Gambit, Mighty Thor, X-Factor, and Topcow’s Cyberforce.  He has done numerous cover illustrations for various publications.  Khoi was an attorney and 

Khoi is an artist and mentor. His artworks include DC’s Teen Titans, Marvel’s Mighty Avengers, X-Men Legacy, Deadpool, Scarlet Spider, Spider-Man, Daredevil, Chaos War, Incredible Hercules, Gambit, Mighty Thor, X-Factor, and Topcow’s Cyberforce.  He has done numerous cover illustrations for various publications.  Khoi was an attorney and venture capitalist prior to switching to art and mentoring.  He has a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Saint Joseph’s University.  

John Shableski is a nationally-recognized expert in the development of the graphic novel category for the publishing industry. He helped launch the Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grant program for the American Library Association and is the architect of the Excellence in Graphic Literature Awards for Pop Culture Classroom. John has been a cons

John Shableski is a nationally-recognized expert in the development of the graphic novel category for the publishing industry. He helped launch the Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grant program for the American Library Association and is the architect of the Excellence in Graphic Literature Awards for Pop Culture Classroom. John has been a consultant for a wide range of organizations, publishers, and events, including the Norman Rockwell Museum, Fordham University’s Teacher’s College, the New England Comic Arts in Education Conference, Reading With Pictures at Northwestern, Archie Comics, Heavy Metal Magazine, Zuiker Press, and ALA’s graphic novel programming for their annual conference. John has served as an advisory board member for Book Expo America, a jury member for Comic Con International’s Eisner Awards, and a jury member for Penn State University’s Lynd Ward Graphic Novel Prize. He has also created more than 500 hours of professional development programs for educators, librarians, retailers, publishers, and creators at industry trade shows, conferences, and conventions across North America. He is also a founding member and current president of the nonprofit literacy organization: Reading With Pictures. 

Brandon T. Snider is the best-selling author of the award-winning Dark Knight Manual as well as the Avengers: Infinity War: The Cosmic Quest series. Additionally, he's written books featuring Marvel's Spider-Man and Black Panther, Cartoon Network favorites like Adventure Time and Regular Show, plus pop culture icons such as Justice League

Brandon T. Snider is the best-selling author of the award-winning Dark Knight Manual as well as the Avengers: Infinity War: The Cosmic Quest series. Additionally, he's written books featuring Marvel's Spider-Man and Black Panther, Cartoon Network favorites like Adventure Time and Regular Show, plus pop culture icons such as Justice League, Star Wars, and The Muppets. He currently authors the illustrated middle grade series Rube Goldberg and his Amazing Machines. 

Bruce Wechtenhiser is one of the world’s biggest Spider-Man fans.  Bruce has been collecting Spider-Man comic books and memorabilia for more than 50 years.  His collection and his stories of collecting have been featured in various media over the past two years.  Bruce’s emotional connection to the character is the hallmark of his collect

Bruce Wechtenhiser is one of the world’s biggest Spider-Man fans.  Bruce has been collecting Spider-Man comic books and memorabilia for more than 50 years.  His collection and his stories of collecting have been featured in various media over the past two years.  Bruce’s emotional connection to the character is the hallmark of his collection.  The emotional connection has been strengthened by many cool interactions with comic creators, other collectors, and a family who supports his hobby.  Bruce has experienced Spider-Man’s introduction into various media (tv shows, newspaper comic strips, movies, live theater).  Another connection to the character: Bruce’s entire life has been lived in Johnstown, PA, the hometown of Steve Ditko (co-creator of the character).   Bruce is passionate about talking Spidey collectibles, cosplaying as Spider-Man, and spending time with his family and friends.  Bruce is thankful for God blessing him and his wife, Blythe, with 24 years of marriage and two wonderful teenage children, Noelle and Mark.

https://www.spideyandme.com/