MEET THE CREATORS

A stylized comic book explosion graphic with red and yellow halftone dots.
A stylized comic book explosion graphic with red and yellow halftone dots.

Learn more about the heroes behind the heroes!

  • Breyden Boyd's headshot photo. He is wearing glasses and a tank top, and is giving a thumbs up. Shape-Man is in the background.

    Breyden Boyd

    WRITER ‍ ‍

    📍Oklahoma

    Breyden is the creative director behind Shape Studios. The whole thing started back in his freshman year of college when he self-published the first Shape-Man comic, written and drawn my himself. Realizing he couldn’t do it all alone, he started bringing on other creators to help. Today, he does a little bit of everything: writing, drawing, editing, business-ing, bird watching, and making sure that this thing runs as smoothly as a bedroom-ran studio can.

    Email: b.boyd.design1@gmail.com

    Website: THIS ONE, BABY!

  • Bryce Yzaguirre's headshot photo. He is wearing a flower shirt and crossing his arms.

    Bryce Yzaguirre

    ILLLUSTRATOR (???)

    📍Oklahoma

    After graduating from Mississippi State University with a BFA in Graphic Design, Bryce moved to OKC, where he works as a designer and comic artist. His cover credits include work for Image Comics, Fantagraphics, AfterShock Comics, among numerous independent publishers and creators.

    Email: brayzart@gmail.com

  • Sean Peaock's headshot photo. He is wearing sunglasses and smoking a peppermint stick like a cigar. What a cool fella.

    Sean Peacock

    ILLUSTRATOR (Forge)

    📍Ohio

    Sean Peacock is an illustrator and comic artist based in Cleveland. Sean studied illustration at the College for Creative Studies, where he created and self-published his first comic, Peppermint Desert, under his own imprint, All Sorrows. Sean's art embraces retro aesthetics, pop art, horror, and psychedelia. His love for superheroes and silver-age comics led him to partner with Shape Comics to illustrate the Forge short story in the Forge/Surge/Omega Triple Feature.

    Email: allsorrowsart@gmail.com

    Website: https://www.allsorrows.com/

  • Nicholas Malara's headshot photo. He's wearing a knit cap, glasses, and a good-looking beard.

    Nick Malara

    ILLUSTRATOR (Surge)

    📍Washington

    Through his 25-year career, Nick Malara has worked on comics, children's books, and games. His appreciation for midcentury artwork influences many of the illustration styles he enjoys working in. Dynamic movement and dramatic perspectives are signature devices used in his compositions. Telling compelling stories visually by combining illustration and design is his passion.

    Email: nicholasmalara@gmail.com

  • Marcus Cripp's headshot photo. He's wearing a baseball cap, glasses, and a good-looking stache.

    Marcus Cripps

    ILLUSTRATOR (Omega)

    📍North Carolina

    Marcus Cripps, a graphic designer and illustrator, has left an indelible mark on Charleston, South Carolina, and beyond. His portfolio features collaborations with industry giants such as Marvel Comics, DC Comics, and HBO. Notably, his work on hit shows like “The Righteous Gemstones” and “OBX” has garnered widespread acclaim. In the local scene, he has worked with Cooper River Bridge Run, Holy City Brewery, Frothy Beard Brewery, and Holy City Tattooing Collective, just to name a few. It reflects his love for community and craftsmanship.

    Email: crippsmarcus@gmail.com

  • Selene Monterrosa's headshot image, illustrated in their artistic style with a pink background.

    Selene Monterrosa

    COLORIST

    📍Michigan

    Selene is the main halftone colorist for Shape Studios. After getting their start working on mini-comics between the pages of Shape-Man and Sonic Saturn, Selene was brought on as a more prominent part of the comic-creating crew by coloring full comics in the more recent generation of Shape projects. Alongside coloring, Selene helps wherever they can, from animating to filming to wrestling bears.

    Email: selmonterrosa@gmail.com

  • Anthony Carranza's headshot photo. He's wearing glasses, jeans, and a Misfits t-shirt. Classic.

    Anthony Carranza

    ILLUSTRATOR (Shape-Man)

    📍California

    Anthony is an LA-based artist who serves as the main illustrator of Shape Comics. Breyden recruited him to illustrate the second two Shape-Man issues, and eventually, Anthony began to create his own works, including Sonic Saturn and Ivy Fantasma. Anthony now works as a freelance illustrator and is going through EMT school to become a first responder. In other words, he’s a badass. He enjoys long walks on the beach, Piña Coladas and getting caught in the rain.

    Email: info.pulpamericana@gmail.com