SK1 Tone Rodriguez - 526 Cards

Working out of his home studio in North Hollywood, Tone has spent the past several years doing what he loves to do, sleep...and draw funny books.  Some of you non-sports card fans might know this fella from previous INKWORKS’ trading card sets, producing sketch cards for CLASSIC SCOOBY-DOO, AVP and ROBOTS. Tone is working on a new project for TOP COW, titled THE COVENANT.  As most creative types in Hollywood do, Tone also has a recent voice actor credit added to his resume, voicing a few characters in ANIPLEX's "R.O.D. THE T.V. SERIES.” Check out the credits at the end of EPISODE 16 on VOL.# 4!

Tone Rodriguez Sketch Cards

SK2 John Czop - 300 Cards

John Czop came east from Chicago to go to work in comics because he enjoys sleepless nights and severe back pain from the all-nighters spent at this desk. He has a black Labrador named Zoe, and the "C" in his last name is silent. His work can be seen in comics, magazines, trading cards, CD covers and many other places.

John Czop Sketch Cards

SK3 Andrew Meisner - 506 Cards

Andrew was born in Los Angeles in 1982. Ever since he was young, he's been fascinated with comics and animation. He is the creator of such printed and soon-to-be printed comic properties such as MASKED ANT, SANTANO! and HAROLD’S WORLD. He has also completed freelance illustration and storyboard work for local Los Angeles based recording artists and production studios.

Andrew Meisner Sketch Cards

SK4 Chris Moreno - 549 Cards

Chris Moreno, illustrator and NJ native, is currently working on the four-issue DRACULA VS. KING ARTHUR from SILENT DEVIL PRODUCTIONS.  For the past 3 years, Chris has worked on comics such as Tony DiGerolamo’s THE TRAVELERS, and KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE. He has also provided illustrations for gaming companies like Burning Wheel, Kenzer & Co. and interior artwork for Tony DiGerolamo’s COMPLETE MAFIA for d20.

Chris Moreno Sketch Cards

SK5 Mark Dos Santos - 534 Cards

When not being a bawdy little monkey, Mark can be found working on a variety of projects. He is currently working on a two-part story for WESTERN TALES OF TERROR for Hoarse and Buggy Productions and will provide the artwork for an issue of THEY CALL ME ABE for Deep Sea Studios. He even lent his voice to a few goons in episodes #13 and #16 of R.O.D. THE T.V. SERIES. Mark previously created sketch cards for the ROBOTS trading cards from Inkworks. In between his hectic schedule, this New Jersey escapee can be found at his studio in Pasadena, CA. hammering out a follow-up to his creator-owned comic AIR SPACE.

Mark Dos Santos Sketch Cards

SK6 Jeff Zugale - 550 Cards

Jeff Zugale started his career drawing with a permanent marker on his grandfather’s freshly-painted bathroom wall – and he got spanked by the critics! Undeterred, he forged onward and eventually entered the comics world, drawing ELFQUEST: WOLFRIDER and the self-published MYSTIC FOR HIRE.  Jeff has most recently completed BLOODFIRE STUDIOS’ KINDERGOTH: TINY GREEN MEN series. Jeff lives in Los Angeles and dodges traffic daily on his motorcycle.

Jeff Zugale Sketch Cards

SK7 Joel Gomez - 550 Cards

Joel A. Gomez started out at Top Cow Productions as a penciling assistant on WITCHBLADE, TOMB RAIDER and EVO.  Recently, Joel assisted on SPECTACULAR SPIDERMAN for Marvel Comics – as well as working on AVP and ROBOTS trading cards for Inkworks!

Joel Gomez Sketch Cards

SK8 NAR - 496 Cards

NAR began his journey into comic art at age 18 – sort of a late bloomer, but he kept at it remains strong in his ambition to reach a certain goal within this “awesome realm.”  He has made his appearances in the world of comics with such projects as the Black Tide comics series, Digital Webbing magazine, He-Man and Snake Plissken Chronicles.  Outside of comics Nar has worked as a production artist for the JNCO jeans company.

NAR Sketch Cards

SK9 Billy Martinez - 505 Cards

Billy has been working in the comic book industry for over 10 years. Credits include his creator-owned projects WILDFLOWER and KICKASS GIRL. He has worked with several companies throughout the years such as "Heavy Metal Magazine" and "Bold Distributions" where he is currently designing his line of Kickass Girl skateboards. When he's not busy illustrating books, he is overseeing Neko Press Publishing and teaching at his own art studio in San Diego, which has been established since 1993. Billy has to pinch himself to make sure that he's not dreaming half of the time. He says, "Not many people can say they love what they do on a daily basis. I can, and I'm very grateful."

Billy Martinez Sketch Cards

SK10 Becky Grutzik - 501 Cards

Becky received a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in Illustration from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and lives in MN with her husband, Matt Wendt.  She is an independent comic book creator and artist of 3 different comic book series: AEGIS, VENDETTA and SAM, along with self-publishing 9 comic books to date.  Currently, she is revamping her Aegis comic book series as a new book entitled AEGIS: RELUCTANT HEROES, which will be released under PLANET DOOM STUDIOS.  In her free time, she teaches a class to kids on how to draw superheroes and manga.

Becky Grutzik Sketch Cards

SK11 Matt Wendt - 501 Cards

Matt grew up in Alaska and currently lives in MN with his wife, Becky Grutzik.  He received an Associate of Arts degree from the University of Alaska-Palmer.  He is a self-taught, independent comic book creator and artist of 2 comic book series: THE VOID and BABY NINJAS, and has self-published 9 comic books to date.  Currently he is working on two new books: PEEP and the yet to be titled "Jane Project,” which will also be released under PLANET DOOM STUDIOS.  In his spare time, he serves as a sounding board for his wife's ideas for new projects.

Matt Wendt Sketch Cards

SK12 Rich Koslowski - 509 Cards

Rich Koslowski has worked professionally as a writer and artist in the animation

and comics field for the past 16 years. Rich is best known for his creator-owned comic, THE 3 GEEKS, and his award-winning graphic novel, THREE FINGERS, published by TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS. He is currently finishing his graphic novel entitled, THE KING, due out July 2005.

Rich Koslowski Sketch Cards

SK13 Roland Paris - 271 Cards

Roland likes to draw. Anything and everything. Pretty women, superheroes, sword-wielding barbarians, maniacal toddlers bent on world domination. Trained as an illustrator at Ringling School of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida, Roland has been a professional artist for over ten years. For the last three, he has been working as an inker for comic book companies like Image Comics, Chaos Comics, CrossGen Entertainment and Marvel Comics.

Roland Paris Sketch Cards

SK14 Greg Colton - 42 Cards

Greg was just a FAMILY GUY fan, and somehow weaseled his way on the show's 3rd season as a storyboard artist.  After the show's cancellation, Greg continued storyboarding on shows such as INVADER ZIM, POWERPUFF GIRLS and MUCHA LUCHA.  When FAMILY GUY was revived, Greg returned as a director.  His directorial debut was the episode "8 Simple Rules for Buying My Teenage Daughter.”

Greg Colton Sketch Cards