Help us create a comprehensive list of people who have been important in the Kansas City comics scene, past and present. Our focus is on people who have lived or worked in the greater Kansas City area, including Lawrence, Kansas. Send your suggestions to kirk@kansascitycomics.com.
- Animators
- Friz Freleng (August 21, c. 1905 – May 26, 1995) A cartoonist, animator, and producer.
- Hugh Harman (August 31, 1903 – November 25, 1982) Co-founder of Warner Bros and MGM animation divisions.
- Rudolph Ising (August 7, 1903 – July 18, 1992) Co-founder of Warner Bros and MGM animation divisions.
- Ub Iwerks (March 24, 1901 – July 7, 1971) The creator of Mickey Mouse.
- Walt Disney (December 5, 1901 – December 15, 1966) The world’s most renowned animator and movie studio executive.
- Comics Creators (Current Residents)
- Jason Aaron
- Bill Amend - Creator of the syndicated comic strip Foxtrot.
- Ed Bickford - Painter and small press comics creator.
- Bobby Bierley - Writer of Viper Comics’ Yellow.
- Dave Bryant - Freelance illustrator of comics, children’s books, and character designs.
- Kerry Callen
- Hector Casanova
- Kirk Chritton
- CW Cooke - Comic book writer; biographies of Steve Jobs and others.
- Anna-Maria Cool - Comic book artist; Barbie and Elvira; Wizard of Oz illustrator.
- Richard Corben
- Steve Daniels
- Eve Englezos -
- Nathan Fox
- Brian Fyffe
- Alex Grecian
- Chris Grine
- Dennis Hopeless
- Bill Hook
- Lee Leslie
- Monte May
- Kevin Mellon
- Mickmo
- Arie Monroe
- Buster Moody
- B. Clay Moore
- Jai Nitz
- Ande Parks
- Dan Scott
- Greg Smallwood
- Daniel Spottswood
- Kyle Strahm
- Mike Sullivan
- Freddie E. Williams II
- Mike Worley
- Kelsey Wroten
- Steve Lightle
- Steven Sanders
- Terry Beatty
- Travis Fox
- Comics Creators (Former Residents)
- Publishers and Editors –
- Comics Dealers and Retailers -
- Convention Organizers
- Chris Jackson
- Craig Klotz
- Mike Worley
- Comics Creators who moved away – Comics creators who have lived in Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, or Nebraska, but have since moved outside the area. The focus, as on the other “Creators” pages is on people who lived in the greater Kansas City metro area or who have been associated with Kansas City events or organizations.
- R.I.P. – Deceased comics creators who lived in Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, or Nebraska. The focus, as on the other “Creators” pages is on people who lived in the greater Kansas City metro area or were associated with Kansas City events or organizations.
- Kansas Creators – Comics creators who currently live in Kansas, out of the greater Kansas City metro area, espcially those who are associated with Kansas City events.
- Missouri Creators – Comics creators who currently live in Missouri, outside the greater Kansas City metro area — especially focused on those who have been regularly associated with Kansas City events.
- Iowa and Nebraska Creators – Comics creators who currently live in Iowa or Nebraska, especially those who are associated with Kansas City events.
- Alexander Grecian – Writer of Proof (Image Comics)
- Arie Monroe – Cartoonist and pin-up artist.
- B. Clay Moore – Writer of Hawaiian Dick (Image), JSA: Classified (DC), Superman Confidential (DC), and more.
- Ande Parks – Writer of Union Station (Oni Press), Capote in Kansas (Oni Press), and inker of Wonder Woman (DC), Green Arrow (DC), Ant Man (Marvel), and more.
