LCC 2025 Guests
Lee Townsend
A veteran UK comics inker, Lee began his career in the mid‑’90s with Marvel UK, working on Death's Head, Transformers, and Action Man, before moving into animation at Disney and DreamWorks. He later returned to comics to collaborate with Marvel, contributing as an inker to iconic titles such as Spider‑Man, X‑Men, Avengers, Iron Man, Hulk, and more. Lee’s dynamic inking style brings classic heroes to life—perfect for in‑person sketch commissions or panel insights into comic art..
Martin Griffiths
Drawing professionally since 1986, Martin launched his career at Marvel UK on titles like Transformers, Thundercats, Ghostbusters, and Doctor Who, later writing and illustrating for the American market on Knights of Pendragon, Death’s Head, and Killpower. His portfolio also spans advertising storyboards for brands like Guinness, Mars, BT, BMW, and Audi. With 30+ years in comics and storyboarding, Martin offers a wealth of expertise in visual storytelling and industry evolution.
K Bass (Katie Bass)
Based in the UK, Katie is an up‑and‑coming illustrator celebrated for her vibrant fantasy art and narrative sketches. She’s an official Marvel and Star Wars sketch‑card artist for Topps, taking characters from page to collectible cards. Expect lively, coloured commissions and insights into illustrating for major entertainment franchises and independent projects alike.
Grant Perkins
A UK-based freelance comic artist with a signature big, bold style, Grant has worked across WWE, Doctor Who, 2000 AD, and more. His visuals pack energy and flair, and fans of bold, dynamic art will love meeting him. Grant's portfolio reflects a strong presence in both mainstream comic lines and fan-favorite independent work.
Matt Adcock
A multi-talented sci-fi author and adapter, Matt wrote the acclaimed novel Complete Darkness, praised by Den of Geek and debuting at #1 on Amazon. He adapted his novel into a graphic comic in collaboration with Karl Brown and co-hosts the cyberpunk-themed podcast Hosts in the Shell. His work blends theology, philosophy, dark humor, and gritty action—ideal for fans who love genre-mixing storytelling.
Karl Brown
Northern Ireland–born, Karl is the hand‑drawn artist behind the Complete Darkness comic adaptation. A lifelong fan of 2000 AD and 70s/80s sci‑fi, he launched his early work with An Android Awakes in 2015, becoming an Amazon bestseller . His skill with black-and-white art has been widely praised: “captures every shade of emotion… style evokes the best of classic 2000 AD”