FIREBRAND: THE INITIATION OF NATALI PRESANO

Writer: Erika Lewis was born and raised in Washington, D.C., a place filled with politicians, but also magic. You just have to know where to look for it. Her list of credits straddle the comic and novel space, including Game of Shadows from Macmillan’s Tor Books, two Legendary Comics series FIREBRAND and ACURSIAN, and The 49th Key from Heavy Metal Publishing. She resides in the sunshine state of California. When she’s not writing she’s usually hiking, playing video games poorly, or at one of the bookstore or comic shops by her house. And always drinking coffee… Writer: Jessica Chobot currently serves as the daily host of Nerdist News (Nerdist.com) and is attached to a variety of linear and digital projects. With 12 years of experience focused in and around studio productions and event coverage, Jessica has hosted a number of highly successful web series as well as a wide variety of television formats and live broadcasts. As one of the most notable and knowledgeable women in the tech and video game industries, Jessica has appeared as an industry expert on ABC World News, EXTRA!, FOX News Live, CBS News and more. Artist: Claudia Aguirre is a queer comic book artist and writer. Not only is she a GLAAD and Will Eisner Award nominee., but she is co-founder of Boudika Comics; where she self-publishes her own comics.  Armed with a variety of art styles, her work can also be seen in titles for Legendary Comics, OniPress, Limerence Press, Black Mask Studios and Boom!Studios.