We want to welcome you to The Alpha Omega Con, the !rst and last in Christian pop culture conventions. The Christian Comic Arts Society, founded in 1984, has had a Christian presence at Comic Con International: San Diego, WonderCon, The Tuscon Comic Con, and The Phoenix Comicon. And after 17 years handing out thousands of gospel tracts, giving out Bibles, praying for attendees, and hosting Spiritual Themes in Comics, Sunday services and mixers, it was time for the CCAS to host a Christian themed, faith based, family-friendly convention. Many people have volunteered many hours to put on the event. It is the love of Christ and the love of all things geeky that unites us. It is those two loves that has united the members of the CCAS. Where dominations seem to divide those who love Christ, it has been that love of all things geeky that has torn down those walls and brought us together. In this culture it seems that Christianity and comic books are an oxymoron. For years, Christians who attended the various comic book conventions, thought they were the only ones, meaning the only Christians who loved comic books. Then they came to the CCAS table were shocked to discover that there were other Christians who were comic book geeks. And even after 17 years there are still Christian who come to the table never knowing there are others like them. Some of the slogans of the CCAS over the years were “I thought I was the only one” and “The CCAS: Bringing the fun back into fundamentalism.”

However, none of this would have been possible if not for the vision and perseverance of the founder of the CCAS, Don Ensign. His biggest desire was to bring together Christians, men and women who love God, and also happen to enjoy comic books. This desire led the formation of the CCAS in 1984. In 1985 he published the !rst issue of Alpha Omega, a bi-monthly amateur press associa-tion publication, that serves as a paper blog for Christian comic book commu-nity, continues to be published to this day. The CCAS has grown to include a website that boasts over 1,400 members. His vision for the CCAS was to be a light for Christ in the comic book arena and bring Christian fans of the medium together for fellowship and networking.

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Through the CCAS lifelong friendships have developed, members have collabo-rated to produce and publish their own comic books, and the love of Christ has been demonstrated by the love that has been shared among the members. For several years Don had been battling with prostate cancer. During that time he continued to be a consistent and productive contributor to the Alpha Omega apa-zine and other publishing ventures. Don felt that the Alpha Omega Con is the next step of growth and outreach for the CCAS. His premier character, the Golden Protector is the central character in Alpha Omega Con promotional piece. On March 19th, 2014 Don Ensign passed from this life on earth into his eternal glory with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As believers, those who loved him know that we will see him again, but he is missed. Lord willing, the CCAS will continue his vision. It is our prayer that this event foster a sense of family among the attendees and exhibitors, and that the community will see Christ in the love expressed among us who call Him our Lord and Savior.

There are so many people to thank who helped in the organization of this event. We wish to thank the Redeemer Church of La Mirada and Hilltop Christian Fellowship for enthusiastically hosting this !rst time event. We thank those of you who have come to show your support by attending this con. But most importantly we want to thank the God of our Savior, Jesus Christ, for His grace that has been showered upon us; that has given us the privilege to host this event. Jesus Christ is the Alpha and the Omega, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine on you, and be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance on you, and give you peace.” Number 6:24-26.

In Christ,

The Alpha Omega Convention Committee

THANKS FOR COMING & ENJOY THE SHOW!

STAFF LISTConvention Director & Website Manager …. . Holly Knevelbaard Assistant Director & Exhibits Coordinator …… . Ralph Ellis Miley Program Director . . ………………………………… Buzz Dixon Treasurer . ………………………………………… . Luis Serrano Graphics ………………………….……….…… Clint D. Johnson Facility Director ………….…………….……………Greg Stump Facility Manager …………………………………… Greg Moure Executive Advisor ……………….…. .…………...… David Wood Volunteer Director . ……………………………… . Serena Travis Social Media Coordinator ………………………… Justin Martin

Special Thanks to . . . Brendan Prout, Scott Shuford, Leslie Ezeh, D.L. Ma!ett, Carl Borg, Kerry Tarpley, Jotham David Parker, Derrick Tinsley, Pan Paci"c Film Festival, Biola University Jon Matos

TABLE OF CONTENTSWelcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2

CCAS Sta! List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Special Guests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 16

Film Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Panel List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 - 20

Church Campus Map . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Exhibitor Booths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Floor Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Sponsors

Special GuestsBuzz DixonHe outraged parents, ticked o! networks, and delighted young fans with thought provok-ing classic episodes of G.I. Joe, Transformers, and Batman. Writer/editor/publisher Buzz Dixon, who created the Christian manga category in publishing when he launched the bestselling Serenity graphic novel series, continues to create new stories and concepts for Young Adult readers as well as blog at length on writing, comics, and Christianity at www.BuzzDixon.com

Peter FellwockPeter Fellwock is a writer, director and producer from South America, Colombia who currently resides in Southern California. With a strong background of Engineering, Pastoral Ministries and Biblical Studies, Peter is a passionate communicator and story teller who desires to use technology to visually expand on the depths of Biblical concepts and theology.

Kevin GreviouxKevin Grevioux is a screenwriter, producer, actor, and comic creator. With 20 years of experience in the !lm industry, Grevioux can be seen in The Mask, Congo, Batman Forever, Tim Burton's Planet of the Apes, and Men In Black II. Kevin also co-created the successful Underworld franchise, which was his !rst produced writing credit. He was also a co-producer on the !lm series and played the character RAZE. Grevioux’s screenplay and graphic

novel was the basis for I, Frankenstein. Grevioux also hosted Discovery Channel’s Real Monsters, and co-judged the Syfy’s Face O". In comics, Grevioux has run the gamut, from Spider-Man to Superman, even creating Adam: the Blue Marvel, which has won critical acclaim. For his company, Darkstorm Studios, Kevin has created ZMD: Zombies of Mass Destruction, I, Frankenstein, Monstroids, Shurika, Skull & Guns, The Gray Men, Alius Rex and Battlesphere. Grevioux’s animation credits include The Atoms Family, an unproduced pilot for Starz and episodes of both Ben 10: Ultimate Alien and Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes.

Carmi Fellwock is an American !lm actress who has acted since the age of !ve. Since then, she has been a continual student of Acting and Biblical interpreta-tion. She uprooted herself to Southern California at the age of twenty-one to pursue her dream. Once there, Carmi worked on feature !lm, sitcoms, and short !lms, gaining experience acting, directing, producing, and editing. Carmi has a passion for !lm: specii!cally its ability to invoke emotion and its redemptive quality. She lives in Los Angeles where she continues acting, producing and directing.

Carmi Fellwock

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Beginning in 1997, Eric Jansen has self-published a number of comic books and graphic novels under the imprint God And Country Graphics, including FREEDOM FIGHTER, STALKER, INFILTRATOR, and A CHRISTMAS TREA-SURY. Since 1999, he has worked with Christian tract publisher Foursquare Missions Press with his artwork and writing appearing in millions of tracts

and books, including half a million 8-page comic books like PARAMAN and LONELY LADY and over 120,000 copies of the full-length comic book THE CHRIST OF PROPHECY—all in numer-ous languages and distributed all over the world. Eric has also served with the non-pro!t comic book ministry CCAS (Christian Comic Arts Society) for many years, including stints on its Board of Directors, and participating in various CCAS-related publica-tions like PROVERBS AND PARABLES, NEW VISIONS, and RAGGED CAPES. Eric has served as a youth pastor and singles minister and has done a number of freelance assignments for various comics publishers.

Eric Jansen

Meet Eric @ Booth A - 01 !

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Clint DeRon JohnsonClint DeRon Johnson is a writer, illustra-tor, and designer. He earned a degree in Visual Communication from Los Angeles Trade Technical College. Clint is best known as the creator of Matthew Cross: Faith Walker and co-creator of Lil Rock and the Hi-ups. In addition to that, Johnson is a poet / spoken word artist known as Saint Ice.

He has over 20 years of experience in illustration, design and print. Johnson’s

art has graced covers, storyboards, children’s books and comics. His creative passion gave birth to M25:20 Media, Inc. in 2013, a publishing company and content development entity, which employs multiple platforms to deliver a brand of fresh and powerful content. Under Johnson’s direction M2520 Media, Inc. supports and produces faith-based and family-friendly content in graphic novels, web-comics, digital comics/eBooks, and children’s books.Johnson currently serves on the Board of Directors for The Christian Comic Arts Society. He’s also a licensed Elder of the Gospel at New Covenant Tabernacle in Palmdale, California. Clint’s community service over the years has helped him acquire recognition that includes The Urban League American Dream Program, Rockwell International Obser-vance Honor, and the NAACP ACTSO Award. Visit www.faithwalkerhero.com for the adventures of Faith Walker.

Meet Clint @ Booth D - 03 !

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Cartoonist Mike Kunkel has drawn and written stories since his youth, and with over 20 years experience in the Animation Industry, Mike Kunkel has continued to do what he loves by working on numerous Television and Film projects as a Director, Story and Development Artist, Character Designer, Screenwriter and Anima-

tor. Mike has worked for such studios as Warner Bros, Nickolodeon, Cartoon Network, Sony Entertainment, Universal Pictures and Walt Disney Studios.

As a published writer and artist, Mike has been nominated three times for the prestigious EISNER Awards and four Ignatz awards, and is the creator of the two-time EISNER Award-winning comic book series "Herobear and the kid." His designs in television have also won the ANNIE AWARD for Best Character Design in an Animated Television Production.

But, he soon realized that to be truly happy he had to work on his own stories and characters and he created the perfect place to do that at Astonish. Check out theastonishfactory.com to watch some of Mike's creativity come to life.Mike lives in Southern California where he spends most of his time drawing cartoons, trying to learn new magic tricks and playing with his family.

Mike Kunkel

Meet Mike @ Booth F - 03!

Mike S. MillerMike S. Miller is a New York Times best selling illustrator whose career has spanned 22 years primarily in comics and video games. After a decade working for Marvel and DC on top titles such as X-Man, Wolverine, Adven-tures of Superman and JLA among others, Mike took a

turn toward the independent, assuming the role of art director at start-up publisher, DBPro, and helmed titles such as George R.R. Martin’s prequel to A GAME OF THRONES: ‘The Hedge Knight’ and ‘The Sworn Sword’ as well as Robert Jordan’s WHEEL OF TIME prequel: ‘New Spring’, among others. In 2004, after developing several of his own properties, Mike joined with magazine publisher Brett Burner and formed Alias Comics; later optioning one of his titles, ‘Deal with the Devil’ to Lionsgate !lms. From Alias, Mike took the position of comic book representative for Wowio.com, bringing the "edgling site to an audience of over 200,000 daily unique users with his unique knowledge of the comics and webcomics audience. Mike recently returned to mainstream comics working regularly for DC comics on the popular DC UNIVERSE ONLINE: LEGENDS series, BATMAN: ARKHAM digital comics, and is the regular cover artist for Dynamite/Del Rey’s GEORGE R. R. MARTIN’s A GAME OF THRONES comic book adaptation, as well as a regular ZENESCOPE cover artist. Mike is currently a main interior artist on the #1 digital comic in the world: INJUSTICE GODS AMONG US and is working diligently on the third installment of 'The Hedge Knight' series, 'THE MYSTERY KNIGHT' for Random House Publishing.

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@ Booth D - 05 / 06Meet Mike @ Booth F - 03!

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Award-winning cartoonist and illustrator Bill Morrison began his career working in motion picture advertising where he painted dozens of movie posters, including many for Walt Disney Pictures, such as The Little Mermaid, Bambi, Peter Pan, Cinder-ella, and The Jungle Book.

Morrison then worked on merchan-dise for The Simpsons, including T-shirts, video games, posters, toy packaging, books, calendars, limited edition prints, etc. When The

Simpsons creator Matt Groening founded Bongo Comics, Bill was hired on as art director and realized his cartoonist dreams when he drew the very !rst Simpsons comic. He quickly took on the role of Creative Director, editing Bongo’s entire output, and writing and drawing as time permitted. Bill also worked with Groening on early character designs for the TV show Futurama and served as the series art director.

After eighteen years, Bill stepped down from the Creative Director position to develop a digital comics department at Bongo. In addition to his work on The Simpsons and Futurama, Bill has written and drawn his own comic book series; the four-time Eisner Award-nominated Roswell, Little Green Man and co-created two other comic book series, Heroes Anonymous and Lady Robotika (the latter with Jane Wiedlin of the legendary all-girl rock band, The Go-Go’s).

Bill Morrison

Meet Bill @ Booth F - 05!

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Dr. Thomas Parham is a member of the Writers Guild of America and has written for the long-running CBS’ drama JAG and the Family Channel sitcom Big Brother Jake, and he also served as the on-location writers’ assistant for the third season of Touched by an Angel. Parham has also contributed chapters to the American Chemi-cal Society’s anthology Hollywood Chemistry: When Science Met Entertainment; Doing Good, Departing from Evil: Research Findings in the Twenty-First Century; The Gospel According to Super-Heroes: Religion and Popular Culture; and

Behind the Screen: Hollywood Insiders on Faith, Film, and Culture. In its review of that book Publishers Weekly cited Parham’s essay “Why Do Heathens Make the Best Christian Films?” as a “standout.” Dr. Parham is listed in the 2014 edition of Who’s Who in America, the 2002, 2004, and 2005 editions of Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, and he received APU’s 2013 Undergraduate Scholarly Achievement Award.

Dr. Parham has executive produced several award-winning student !lms and television shows including “American U,” “Giving Her Away,” “Jaded,” and “Some-time Today I’m Going to Kill Ben Stiller” and has directed acclaimed stage produc-tions of Dinner with Friends, Dracula, A Few Good Men, Parade, Return to the Forbidden Planet, A Raisin in the Sun, and The Skin of Our Teeth. He also co-wrote the musical comedy Inside Out and the “dramedy” Steeple Chasers, plays that APU's Drama Ministry Team performed throughout southern California and Phoenix, Arizona.

Dr. Thomas Parham

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Pastor Frederick K.C. Price Jr. shepherds Crenshaw Christian Center. With a congregation of over 10,000, it is one of the largest and most in!uential churches in the United States. He is featured weekly on the internationally broadcast, “Ever Increasing Faith”, but not only is he a prominent minister, he is also a comic book a"cionado. He has a passion for the comic book medium and is looking to write several graphic novels in the near future.

Pastor Frederick K.C. Price

Dr. Fred Sanders is professor of theology at the Torrey Honors Institute of Biola University. He wrote and drew Dr. Doctrine’s Christian Comics (four volumes, InterVarsity Press, 1999), as well as numerous (non-cartooned!) books in systematic theology. He can be found online at fredfredfred.com

Dr. Fred Sanders

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Mike ShieldsWhat do you get when you cross a magician with a drama teacher? Mike Shields is the answer to that question currently. He makes !lms that no one sees. Actor, Magician, DJ, Stand-up Comic, Writer, Director, Producer. That’s right, Mike Shields can’t hold a job. His recent success, Invisible Sacri!ce, screens today.

Mike Shields grew up in the entertainment industry, however, he’ll be the !rst to tell you, he hasn’t grown up. A prerequisite for creating movies, !lms, or motion pictures.

JOHN DAVID WARE is the founder and Director of the 168 Film Project (168).  168 has helped propel the lives and careers of thousands of artists all over the world by teaching them to focus on excellence of craft and on God's Word.    John is a producer and he has written feature-length screenplays.

Originally from Columbus Ohio, John went to !lm school at Miami University and graduated with honors.    In 1998, he co-founded SLATE Entertainment Fellowship at Bel Air Presbyterian Church, which he led for 5 years.  John is a conference speaker and media and !lm festival consultant.  He lives in Burbank, CA.

John David Ware

Meet John @ Booth A - 06!

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Chris YambarChris has enjoyed a rewarding career as a writer for some of the world’s most beloved comic charac-ters, including Bart Simpson, Spongebob Squarepants, Popeye, I Dream of Jeannie, ElfQuest and Mister Magoo. His own award-winning stable of characters, includes Mr. Beat, El Mucho Grande – Wrestler for Hire, The Fire-Breathing Pope, Meow Wow, Twerp & Blue Baboon, Midnight Nursery and

Suckulina–Vampire Temp. In 2003 his graphic novel Suicide Blonde won him the award for Best Science Fiction Writer in Comics by Cinescape Magazine.

David WoodDavid Wood is the Executive Producer and Owner of Dread Warrior Productions, a media and funding company. He is also the co-founder of The Global Apostolic Council, a spiritual think tank group. David has been in the Media, Technology and Fundraising business for 30 years doing numerous productions, casting, and promotions with companies such as MTV, HBO, NBC, CBS, Fox TV, and Universal Studios, to name but a few. He now spends all of his time working on God’s business with such global thinking groups as the

Global Apostolic Council, Global Day of Prayer.A few of the projects David is currently involved with is the movie, The Resurrection, a !lm many believe will be God’s sequel to Mel Gibson’s hit, The Passion of the Christ.

Meet Chris @ Booth F - 04!

@ Booth D - 01!

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Kevin YongKevin Yong works in digital graphics within the printing industry, and freelances as a cartoonist, writer and editor as part of the New Creation Comics studio. He is also active in the volunteer leadership of the Christian Comic Arts Society and the Alpha-Omega Amateur Press Association.

Kevin’s past projects include the New Creation Newsletter, Proverbs and Parables, Ragged Capes, and the New Visions Anthology. He is also the writer behind such creator-owned projects and characters as the Christian superheroine Virtue, the New Crew, Tales of Hemlock, Parallel Park, Silver Wolf, and the Magical Space Pony.

See Kevin’s work @ http://www.crosshatchery.com

FILM SCHEDULE168 Film Festival Presentation - 1:00 PM , Host: John David Ware

Superhero and the Christian Message - With the explosion of the superhero genre in the public arena, is there room in the Christian market for based

superheroes and action heroes etc. The 168 Film Festival will be showing !lms with superhero themes “Justice Interrupted”, “Mysterious and Ways”, “The

Redeemer,” and “You are Super” to be followed by a panel of the !lmmakers and other comicbook creators. Clint D. Johnson, Buzz Dixon , and Bryce Morgan.

Location: Foursquare Church

168 Film Festival - 4:30 PMLocation: Foursquare Church

@ Booth A - 02!

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PANEL LISTGeeky Guys 4 God - 11:00 AM

Room 200 AGeeky Guys for GOD (GG4G) is a men's connection ministry

out of the Church at Rancho Bernardo (North County San Diego). The group serves in its local church monthly (through a food drive called Bumper Crop), fellowships regularly at the local movie theaters (movie premieres nights Sci-Fi and super heroes); and has monthly Bible study which includes quiz (1/2

Bible and 1/2 Geek questions) and movie clip related to that night's study. Come learn more about our ministry!

Duck and Cover! - 11:30 AMRoom 300

Chris Yambar will discuss pitfalls creators can avoid when producing their own comic book.

You Can’t do That in Christian Media! - 12:00 NoonRoom 200 A, Host: Thomas Parham

What are the real and perceived limits in Christian media? Dr. Thomas Parham, David Wood, Pastor Fred Price,

Leo Partible, Carl Varnado, and Josh Burns.

Alpha Omega ConSpotlight on Mike Kunkel - 12:30 PM

Room 300Mike Kunkel, creator of “Herobear and the Kid”, will discuss his

history in the industry, current and future projects.

Video Games: Controlled Con!ict - 1:00 PMRoom 200 A

DIY Film Making - 1:30 PM Room 300

Mike Shields conducts a workshop for new "lmmakers using common available camera, devices, and programs.

C&C: Cosplay and Christians - 2:00 PM

Room 200ACosplay (or costuming to those outside of geekdom) is a

growing culture within the comic book convention scene. A reality show, “Heroes of Cosplay” aired on the Syfy channel and

some cosplayers have been exalted to celebrity status within the community. Christians, who are veteran cosplayers we

discuss their experiences and why they enjoy of the medium. Holly Knevelbaard will moderate the panel featuring Jedi Elvis,

Helen Fredrick, and Joel Reed.

10 Things to Avoid in Film Making - John David Ware - 2:30 PMRoom 300

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Modern Media and the Message - 3:00 PM Room 200A

How do Christians convey the complex truths of the Bible in an era when !ash and sensationalism seem to be the norm?

Panelists: Dr. Fred Sanders, Pastor Fred Price, Dr. Thomas Parham, Pastor Bryce Morgan, and Bryan Mero.

History of the Christian Comic Arts Society - 3:30 PMRoom 300

Founded in 1984 by Don Ensign the CCAS has been involved in the Christian Comics Movement for 30 years. With a Christian presence at comics con such as WonderCon (6 years), Phoenix Comic Con (6 years), and San Diego Comic Con (18 years), and

hosting the "rst Christian comic con, panelists will discuss its beginnings, challenges, growth, and future of CCAS.

Eric Jansen (host), Kevin Yong, Clint D. Johnson, & Ralph Miley.

Breaking In Without Selling Out - 4:00 PM Room 200 A

Kevin Grevioux leads a panel on keeping one’s Christian faith and integrity in a secular media environment.

Panelists: Mike S. Miller, Bill Morrison, Leo Partible, and Chris Yambar.

Alpha Omega ConWhose Story? - 4:30 PM

Room 300 Should faith based stories be done by believers, or are there

lessons to be learned from an outsiders point of view. Panelists: Dr. Fred Sanders (moderator) - Eric Jansen,

David Wood, Pastor Tim Price, Carl Varnado.

Upcoming Christian and Faith Based Projects - 5:00 PM Room 200 A

With the explosion of faith based !lms and graphic novels, panelists with discuss !lms, television shows, albums, comics,

and books coming soon. Panelists: David Wood, Leo Partible, Peter & Cami Fellwock.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Alpha Omega ConEXHIBITOR BOOTHS

168 Film Festival - A-06Biola Media Conference - F-10The Calling - E-02Center for Prayer Mobilization - B-02Christian Comic Arts Society - A-02Chrysalis Hollywood - C-01Dazzling Stones - A-05Dakota Kid - D-07Element 82 - D-04Epitrope Media Enterprises Inc. - B-05Heaven Up - F-09Wayne Gardiner - A-03Geekdom Wear - E-01Geeky Guys 4 God - E-05God and Country Graphics - A-01Heaven Up - F-09IPDb - C-07JUCE Network TBN - C-08Kids in the Spotlight - B-01Kingstone Comics - D-08 / 09Lamppost Publishers - C-05 / 06Living Stones Publications - E-04M25:20 Media Inc. - D-03Mike Kunkel - F-03Mike S. Miller - D-05 / 06Bill Morrison - F-05More Than One Lesson - B-03Akane Morinishi - F-06Eric Ninaltowski of Divine Fire Studios - F-07 / 08The Northwest Christian Comic Alliance - D-10Pan Paci!c Film Festival - F-02Pyronator - B-04

Rescue Me - D-02The Resurrection Project - D-01Robert Lee Rush Foundation - C-03Rock Against Tra"cking - C-04Rooted Chronicles - F-01SocialZing - B-06Spirit Knight - A-04Stardom - E-03Chris Yambar - F-04Zero Six Media - C-02

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