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Since 1987, Reggie Byers has created, written and illustrated comic books professionally. He got his first break penciling ROBOTECH comic books for Comico. The comics were the American licensed comics basedon the popular Japanese anime, “MACROSS.” He illustrated ROBOTECH for 2 years. After Comico, he self published a variety of comic books which includes: SHURIKEN, about a female ninja, “JAM QUACKY THE HIP-HOP DUCK” and currently, “KIDZ OF THE KING”, which he produces with his wife of 20 years, Dionne.
Founded on the Bible scripture, Galatians 3:26, KIDZ OF THE KING is a Christian comic book that teaches its readers how to live their lives according to the Bible and is currently published by UMI Inc out of Chicago, Illinois.
In 2006, Ten Talents Productions was granted the license to produce “Kidz” as an animated series on DVD, which debuted in October 2008. Reggie and his wife look forward to growing this “comic book ministry” to the level where children all over the world will desire to be “Kidz of the King.” Reggie also facilitates “Kidz of the King Youth workshops”, speaks and preaches at Churches nationwide for youth services and special ministry events.
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Philadelphia native Eric Battle is a highly sought after artist with an extensive portfolio of illustration work, from children’s books to horror novels.
Most notably, the artist has worked with both DC and Marvel Comics, creating pencils for Spiderman, Batman, Aquaman, Green Arrow, and Green Lantern, among others.
Battle has appeared as a panelist at the East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention, on WHAT 1340 AM, and been interviewed by Hard Knock Radio, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and Black America Web. EricBattle.com
