Der-Shing Helmer

Der-shing Helmer is an Eisner and Ignatz winning indie comic creator and publisher who mostly creates science-fantasy and educational comics. They are the creator/ artist of the acclaimed webcomics The Meek and Mare Internum, creator/ editor of the Alloy Anthology, and co-owner of Ascend Comics. Their favorite way of participating in everyday science is learning how to grow rare plants from seed, and sharing plants and knowledge with others.

Andrea Bell is a comic artist living in Chicago through the best and worst seasons. In 2013 she earned her BFA in Illustration from Columbia College Chicago and has since illustrated such books as Fair Voyage, Still Waiting, Diary of a Fifth Grade Outlaw, and The Leak. During her free time she enjoys curating playlists, long nature walks, and a warm meme on a cold day.