MEET THE CREATORS

Larry Stroman • artist

Larry Stroman is an respected American comic book artist known for his decades spanning career in creating iconic visuals for various top-tier publishing houses. Born in Boston 1961, Stroman's first step into the comic world was at DC, contributing his artwork for 'Worlds Finest. This led to significant works, including 'Alien Legion', 'Ghost Rider', and most notably reimagining, 'X-Factor' at Marvel Comics and cocreating Darkstars at DC Comics. However, it was the million seller 'Tribe', a comic he co-created and released with Image Comics and his own imprint Axis Comics, which earned him massive popularity for being the highest-selling African American comic series of all time. A sales record and milestone that still stands today. Recognized for his graphic layouts, innovative narrative art and imaginative action sequences, Stroman continues to enthrall readers globally, reflecting his extensive talents as a creator and a pioneer in the industry. Apart from mainstream comics, Stroman's illustrative skills have also been used for advertising, storyboarding for films, and conceptual designing, thereby widening his influence.

Todd Johnson • writer

Todd Johnson is the writer and cocreator of the popular Tribe comic book series. With a talent for crafting compelling stories and multidimensional characters, Todd helped make Tribe a fan-favorite in the comic world. His creative vision and engaging writing shine through in every panel, building immersive worlds that draw readers in. As cocreator, Todd was instrumental in developing the initial concept for Tribe and establishing its unique tone and style. Todd's love for comics is evident in the care and attention to detail he puts into each issue. His contributions as a writer and storyteller have been crucial to cementing Tribe's reputation and legacy of thirty years. Todd takes great pride in engaging readers of all ages through his work and is passionate about marketing and promotion.