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George Bilianides, has been drawing for 10 years. He is self-taught and is now studying Graphic design at Frederick University in Nicosia. He wants to become a comic book artist and write comic books that will inspire people for generations like Stan Lee. He has always loved Marvel comic books and the world Stan Lee created and now is currently writing his own comic book with characters that he has created.

You can find more about his work on Instagram and TikTok

Flare and Jay met at Middlessex University of London when studying 2D animation, got engaged and married both in their life and their art, continuing to work together as time went on.

Currently, they are iving full-time in Cyprus, they work creating art in several avenues – from character concepts in 3D games, to detailed paintings for card and board games – while following a passion project of making and publishing their own comic book soon.

You can find more about their work here and on Instagram

Fares Zoghlami, better known in the art world as Approtis, is a self-taught illustrator and comic artist with a lifelong passion for drawing. Growing up with an architect father, Fares mastered the intricacies of perspective and shading early on, constantly switching between traditional and digital mediums to express his creativity.

This past year has been a whirlwind of activity for Fares. He’s taken on exciting projects like the board game “BOS,” “Dredged Devils,” and has continued to expand “Troopers” and “RedHack.” Amid these endeavours, he launched “Cult of the Head,” an art agency company representing a significant leap forward in his professional journey.

Fares’s artistic inspirations remain as diverse as ever, with a particular nod to the talents of Simone D’Armini, Fiona Staples, and Bryan Lee O’Malley. His work, especially noted for its distinctive “confetti hatching” technique, continues to evolve, drawing admirers from across the globe.

His fantasy card game is making strides, with public playtests slated for this year. Despite not starting any new collaborations, Fares is busier than ever, juggling client projects with the same dedication and zeal.

The completion of new editions of “Troopers” and “RedHack” is a testament to his continued popularity and demand online. Despite the logistical challenges of splitting his time between Limassol and Nicosia, not to mention his commitments to a day job, Fares balances his professional workload with personal time for gaming and art projects.

Looking ahead, Fares is excited about expanding his skill set into areas like concept art and 3D modelling. His dreams include growing “Cult of the Head” into a full-fledged business and delving deeper into the gaming industry.

Last year’s Comic-Con was a reminder of the joys of reconnecting with the community. Fares is eager to replicate that experience this year, ready to meet more people and immerse himself again in the celebration of geek culture.

You can find more about his work here and on Instagram

Degphilip is an Illustrator and Graphic Designer who resides in Thessaloniki, Greece. He graduated from the Florina School of Fine Arts in 2011, and the Comink school in 2016, in which he teaches digital art since 2019.

He has been working professionally as a freelance illustrator since 2017, creating portraits, animations, book covers, and illustrations for children’s books, and has taken part in numerous art exhibitions and comic conventions

In 2019, along with Dimitris Sarlos, he published his first graphic novel, Pigings. Since then he has participated in many comic projects, such as “Enceladus’ Lullaby” with LoudMouse Crew Comics. His most recent works include the animated video clip “Περβόλι” for Αλγίμωτρα, 3D Mapping for the play “Around the World in 80 Days”, and Τραγουδοπαραμυθόκοσμος.

You can find more about his work here and on Instagram

Seb (@seb.star) and Finn (@intercrusher), are self-taught illustrators! Seb is currently based in Cyprus, pursuing illustration alongside Finn, who is based in Indonesia, also studying illustration. They love all things geeky, with their main interests in their art being Star Trek, The Bear, The Boys, and so much more!

Together, they collaborate on projects that drive them, creating art for the shows and movies they love. They’ve been working together as artists for a long time, and have created a joint small business from their shared love for art and fandom. They focus on creating products such as stickers, prints, acrylic keychains, zines, and more.

Together they have exhibited their products at Cyprus Comic Con 2023 and ComiFuro 17 in Indonesia, and have since grown their practice with an internationally successful Etsy shop. 

You can find more about their work here and on Instagram (@intercrusher) & Instagram (@seb.star)

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