Garden State Comic Fest has a fantastic tradition of custom badges for our Attendees, VIPS, Staff, Exhibitors, Press, and Guests. This year is no different thank you to some of the amazing artists and guest. We have a collection of seven Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Badges

Now lets take a look at the totally awesome Michaelangelo Attandee badge the 1st 1000 fans will receive when coming to GSCF June 27-28! This bodacious badge was done by the very talented indy artist Dan Neidlinger paying tribute to the old school turtle way. Remeber the 1st 1000 paid fans through the door will receive this for free and Dan will be honored to sign them for anyone who comes to his booth!

AniMéi Gamer Zone is where anime culture and competitive gaming collide. They build fully activated gaming spaces inside conventions — featuring tournament-style setups, free-play stations, and spotlight showcases for rising indie titles.
This year they will be also hosting a Mario Kart Tournament on Sunday June 28 at 1;00pm

Michelle has built a robust career in inks within the comic book industry, working for such giants as Marvel, DC, Image, and Valiant. Some of the cover art she has inked over the years includes: Savage Wolverine, Venom, JLA, Superman/Batman, Superman Unchained, Deadpool vs X-Force, among many others. She also helped to create, ink and edit Axcend for Image Comics. When she's not inking, she enjoys painting and exhibiting in the gallery setting for pleasure.

Bob is known for his work on Comics Scene, Starlog, Weekly World News, the novelization of the film Hellboy II, and for the executive positions he held at both Marvel Comics and DC Comics.

Convention Map

Individual shots. Epic group photos. Two days of

pro photo ops with the cast of TMNT, Sailor Moon,

ThunderCats, SilverHawks, and Amy Jo Johnson.

Check the schedule, find your slot, and make it

a weekend to remember.

Sailor Moon. TMNT. ThunderCats. SilverHawks. Power

Rangers. Mortal Kombat. The panels at GSCF 2026 are

stacked with the voices and creators behind the

franchises that defined a generation. Check the

schedule and plan your weekend accordingly.

Think you've got what it takes to be crowned Best in Show?

Suit up and show out — GSCF's Cosplay Contest is back and

bigger than ever! No stage, no time limit, no pressure.

Just you, your cosplay, and a whole convention floor as

your runway. Our secret judges are watching all weekend

long — so bring your A-game from the moment you walk

through the doors.

Ralph is a comic book editor and writer who has held many positions at Marvel Comics, including executive editor. Macchio is commonly associated with Daredevil, Thor, the Spider-Man line of comics, and the Ultimate Marvel line.

Louise is a writer and editor best known for her work on comic book titles such as Power Pack, X-Factor, New Mutants, World of Warcraft, Superman: The Man of Steel, and Steel.

In recognition of her contributions to comics, Comics Alliance listed Simonson as one of twelve women cartoonists deserving of lifetime achievement recognition.

As an Editor Louise worked on such titles as (Creepy, Eerie, and Vampirella) for Warren publishing and Uncanny X-Men, The New Mutants, Star Wars and Indiana Jones comics for Marvel.

Simonson is most known for his work on Thor, which he wrote and illustrated from 1983-1987, during which he created the character Beta Ray Bill and Malekith the Accursed

Among others.

He has also worked on other Marvel titles such as X-Factor and Fantastic Four, and on DC books including DETECTIVE COMICS, Manhunter, Metal Men and Orion, and on licensed properties such as Star Wars, Alien, Battlestar Galactica and Robocop vs. Terminator.

Paul is an artist who has worked as a colorist in the comics industry, on comics including Fantastic Four, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Ultimates, Harley Quinn, Powergirl, and so many many more.

Mounts often colors the artwork of collaborator Amanda Conner, who feels that Mounts is a compatible colorist for her work, as he achieves "the right amount of bounciness or moodiness, depending on what's needed."

Beginning in 1987, Chichester added to his editorial role and began writing comics for Marvel. His credits include Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. 1990–1992, and Nightstalkers in 1992–1993. Daredevil from 1991-1995, where he scripted the "Fall of the Kingpin" and "Fall From Grace"story arcs. Additional freelance credits include Charlemagne #1–5 for Defiant Comics and Motorhead #1–6

Steven is an accomplished animator, illustrator, writer, and director now creating comic book covers for Dynamite, IDW, and Mad Cave Studios.His past works include the fan-favorite animated series like Beauty and the Beast, Babar, Cardcaptor Sakura, Franklin, and Tales from the Cryptkeeper. A champion of childhood nostalgia, Steven proudly tags his work with #thisismychildhood

J.M. is a writer and artist who has worked in and out of comics for nearly 20 years. His main comic series, Chadhiyana, has been released under multiple publishers, including his Dark Fire Press and as an on-going comic strip in A Kid and a Comic. He is also the co-editor of The Raven newspaper. Currently, he us working on a movie tie-in comic for Clockwork Wizard (by James Lockhart V), as well as variant covers for indie comics, and a yet undisclosed TCG.

​Sozomaika is a prominent contemporary illustrator and concept artist known for a signature style that blends high-fashion aesthetics with a bold, neo-noir sensibility. Her work often features dynamic female subjects, characterized by intricate line work, sharp lighting, and a sophisticated use of color that bridges the gap between digital painting and traditional comic book art.

Pandora’s Box Toys & Collectibles is one of NJ's top destinations for vintage toys, nostalgia, and pop culture favorites, and they will be bringing a curated mix of classic and collectible pieces to Garden State Comic Fest June 27-28th.

Special Thanks to Pandoras Box Toys and Collectibles

Mark's voice acting career includes roles such as Heero in Gundam Wing, Issei Nishikiori in Please Save My Earth, Angel in X-Men: Evolution, Alex Mann in Action Man, R.J. Harrison in Stargate: Infinity, and Dr. Briefs in Dragon Ball Z. Mark is best known for his role in the Showtime television series The Tudors, starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers.

Enrique "Quique" Lopez started his art career in the late 80s before spending years in advertising. In 2018 he returned to comics by inking pieces for fellow artists, which led to real published work. Since then he's contributed to multiple anthologies and indie comic covers, participates in Inkwell Award tributes, and currently inks for Triple Threat Comics while writing and drawing an 80s slasher homage anthology. He has a new comic book character launching in 2028 and a memoir/artbook due in 2027.