Guests

Special

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CARY TAGAWA

CARY TAGAWA is internationally known throughout the world playing some of the most iconic film characters. He is best known as Shang Tsung in "Mortal Kombat" (1995). His other credits include "The Phantom" (1996), "Star Trek: The Next Generations" (1986), "The Last Emperor" (1987), "License To Kill" (1989), "American Me" (1992), "Space Rangers" (1993-1994), "Rising Sun" (1994), "Babylon 5" (1995), "Electra" (2005), "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" (2017), "Star Wars Rebels" (2017), "The Man In The High Castle" (2015-2018), "Reagan" (2022), and many other films.

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KYLE PACEK

KYLE PACEK is an up and coming actor who has lit Hollywood on fire with his television role as Cornelius on the show Ned to Earth (2020-2021), and his roles on The Mandalorian (2020-2022) as an Underworld Jawa, and a Bounty Hunter in Season Two in the episode “The Passenger.”

His other credits include All About Lizzie (2012-2013), The Jimmy Kimmel Show (2016), and American Horror Story (2014-2015).

We ask all Idahoans to wish him a special welcome since this is his first time ever in Idaho.

JACKIE LASTRA

Jackie Lastra has become an Anime Diva with such anime credits as "Hunter X Hunter" (2014), "Gundam Build Divers" (2018), "Sirius the Jaeger" (2018), "The Promised Neverland" (2019), "Beyblade Burst" (2018-2019), "One Punch Man" (2019), "Pokemon Masters" (2019), "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" (2019), "The Misfit of Demon King Academy" (2020), and "State of Desolation" (2021).

JACK GUZMAN

Known as the Black Ranger from Power Ranger Wild Force jack has been very prolific over the years with many film and television credits. He is looking forward to meeting Power Ranger and Tokusatsu fans in Idaho.

MICHAEL SVABEK

Michael is the producer at iiRcade Inc, the IGN arcade console of the year and he will be bringing these incredible arcades to Gem State with hundreds of video games to enjoy. He will also introduce this latest arcade to all who attend.
Michael is a Digital media professional with experience in quality assurance and video game development/design. Professional experience on AAA and Independent titles from conception through certification testing and submission for PC, mobile, and major console platforms. Educational experience in areas of video game design/development using leading game engines, 2D/3D design software, and other team development techniques.

ARTISTS

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CHRISTIE SHINN

Christie Shinn is an illustrator and comic artist that lives in the city of Los Angeles. She draws funny, mean stuff like 'Demon Bitch' and other terrible illustrations and comics showing the world in its vapid, gross entirety, plagued by a completely self-serving bunch of losers that only are in it for themselves. Oh wait, that's her children's books. Actually, she likes cats and food as well as other forbidden interests like art, weapons (lots of them), and being utterly based on her humor and observations! She will take the ellyfunt in the room, slaughter it, and put it on a plate all for you!

She has won the 2018 Ringo award with her team on "Mine! - a comics collection to benefit Planned Parenthood' for Best Anthology, the back cover of Real Deal #8, and 'Personal Monsters: A Compendium of Monstrostities of Personality'. On top of that, she writes and draws things that are not terrible and are actually nice... Surprisingly, she's a great person to talk to! Her website is at: www.HoraToraStudios.com and you can follow her on Facebook, Twitter, Webtoon, Twitch, Instagram, etc. she has to be a social media whore everywhere she goes!

FLOYD SUMNER

Robert “Floydman” Sumner is the mind and imagination behind Planet F Studios. As a self trained artist, he got his start in the small press network in the 90’s producing his own comics and magazines but moved on to creating original sketch cards for Topps and other trading card companies working on such properties as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Star Wars Chrome Legacy, MST3K, Sharknado and Wacky Packages as well as becoming a fan favorite on numerous Garbage Pail Kids card sets.

Based in the Willamette Valley, Floyd has been a guest at numerous local conventions and events and is excited about his first appearance at Meadowlark where he will be drawing and selling original art and other goodies as well as his own trading card sets including his latest series THE ROCKING DEAD.

BLAKE COKER

Raised in the Pacific Northwest, Blake is a published illustrator who strives to tell new and engaging stories. His work often pulls from his background of reading comics and watching films and has always been inspired by detailed storytelling. He is a BFA graduate from the University of Idaho and is currently working on a comic book about his brother with Autism. Blake wants to share the personal experiences that he has had with his brother to help spread knowledge and empathy towards all people with disabilities. Blake has had the pleasure of illustrating four children’s books and has taken the experiences he has learned to help him tell his own creative narratives. Along with children’s books, Blake has also done album artwork as well as posters and other advertisements for numerous events.

Blake is also a Team Colossus comic book artist AND WILL BE SIGNING FREE AUTOGRAPHS.

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PETER SECOSH

Peter Secosh is an American graphic artist. He has worked on posters, board game logos, tattoos, and storyboards. He has also worked on various comic books over the years including The Bod, Doll and Creature, Elvira, Nocturnals: Troll Bridge, Vampirella, Soul Searchers, The Software that Held The Developer Captive, Out with a Bang, Sucker.

Peter is also an official Team Colossus artist and will be signing free autographs.

Luis Rivera

Luis Rivera has worked in the comic book industry for many years and on such great titles as The Sensational G-Girl, The Mis-Adventures of Adam West, Robin The Hood, Fun Adventure Comics, King City, Champions, War’s Chosen, Vampires Unlimited: Shades of Things to Come, Old School, The Powerhouse, Fire Fox, Pirate Bay, and C.L.A.W.S. Luis also inked Team Colossus comic book which will be available at the show.

COSPLAYERS

GEM STAR

Holly Call aka Gem Star is a licensed makeup artist, goofball, self-professed "beauty nerd," and daydream believer from Nampa, Idaho. She found that her passion for makeup artistry expanded into the magical and creative world of cosplay. She discovered that with a little imagination and a lot of love, you can transform into anyone you wish to become.

In her spare time she enjoys fun and silly moments with her family, reading anything she can get her eyes on, listening to music (especially EDM), watching Anime, playing tag with her cat Tiki, singing shanties with her parrots, snuggling her bunnies, taking long nature walks, and making an assortment of pretty things. Autographs for Gem Star are as follows - Autographs are FREE.

COLOSSUS GIRL

Colossus Girl is our official mascot and the leader of Team Colossus that includes Powerhouse, Meadowlark, Captain California, and Agent Campbell.
Created by writer Davidson L. Haworth (International bestselling author) and artist Chris Marinnan (Marvel Comics), Colossus Girl is brought to life by Jasmine aka Atom Bomb Body

MEADOWLARK

Is the official mascot of Meadowlark Comic Con and Oregon's own superhero. She roams the woods protecting good and defeating evil.

Meadowlark was created by author Davidson L. Haworth (International Bestselling Author) and artist Chris Marrinan (Marvel Comics). She is brought to life by Medford's very own cosplayer, fan-favorite Cosplaimee.

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