BOHDAN NESWIACHENY
Born and raised in Florida, Bohdan Neswiacheny is a comic book writer/creator and filmmaker. Bohdan has devoted his life to the art and collaboration of storytelling in all it’s various forms. Some of his comic book works include “Blackbird”, “The Morning Star”, and “Souls Eternal”, a comic book series he co-created with artist Roberto Torres for Hashtag Studios. He will be highlighting his current project “Hobbs End” at PalmCon: Treasure Coast.
THE CHALK TWINS
Devon and Lexi (the Chalk Twins) both received majors in studio art and studied a wide variety of art media through the University of Georgia program in Cortona, Italy. In addition to their formal study in art, Devon and Lexi have enjoyed tremendous success as chalk artists. For the past ten years they have been participating in chalk art competitions throughout the East coast where they have been awarded in 15 out of 19 events. They now bring their chalking skills to conventions and special events around the country.
The Chalk Twins are present by our sponsor -
CODY'S COSPLAY CARNIVAL
Cody Dickinson is the driving force behind Cody’s Cosplay Carnival and we are thrilled that he has agreed to join us in Port St. Lucie. Cody is a skilled craftsperson who makes all of his costumes by hand. Cody is local to the area but travels all over showing off his incredible costumes and inspiring others to push their talents in the craft of cosplay. Cody is our official Cosplay Ambassador and a good friend to the show.
FANGIRL FLAIL COSPALY
Alison Berrios aka Fangirl Flail Cosplay is a cosplay advocate for all. She believes that cosplaying is a great way to help your mental health through creativity and self expression. Hand Making most of her cosplays out of everything from thrift store bed sheets to pool noodles she cosplays characters ranging from Sinister Sith to a Punk Rock version of Beetlejuice. With her online cosplay shop, Cosplay For Jedi, Fangirl Flail sells handmade Ewok hoods and hats based on different species from around the galaxy. She loves the family friendly environment of PalmCon and can't wait to meet everyone this year at the inaugural PalmCon: Treasure Coast!
JAVIER LUGO
Javier Lugo is an incredibly talented comic book artist who draws so much more than just superheroes. Javier draws Transformers, wrestlers, military combat, sci-fi, fantasy, and so much more! His work has been published by IDW, AC Comics, Cosmic Times, SilverLine, Bad Bug, CAE Studios, Big Pond Comics, among others.
He is also a great convention artist who is always ready to take on a commission at PalmCon.
MARK WHO 42
Mark Baumgarten is an old school Whovian who hosts and runs the award-winning Doctor Who podcast MarkWHO42. He became a fan in 1978 and worked on several of the Omnicon Conventions in South Florida back in the 1980s. With an accumulated Knowledge of Who-lore as well as Science Fiction in general, he needed to share it with the world. He is the co-creator and showrunner of MarkWHO42’s Universe, the best show this side of Gallifrey, available on all podcast platforms. He is also the creator, producer, and co-host of MarkWHO77, a video podcast all about British comic book creators with a connection with 77 Publishing!
Mark will be joined by his co-host - Juan Sanmiguel!
MATT KNOWLES
As a musician, writer, and convention personality, Matt Knowles has dipped his toes into many different creative pools over the years. He is no stranger to being in the public eye, having fronted metal bands and also being an in stadium P.A. announcer for multiple pro/semi-pro soccer teams.
Matt's first foray into the non-lyrical writing and creating world was the e-book version of HEIRS OF ISILDUR - THE CROSSROADS CONUNDRUM which begat the comic story arc of the same name. That arc saw 11 individual issues that were then reformatted / re-envisioned into a 268 page graphic novel.
The HEIRS OF ISILDUR one-shot NIGHTMARE SCENARIO and the BRAND NEW arc THE PERILOUS PROSPECTS are co-written by KNOWLES and his #TeamINSYM partner STEPH CANNON. They are in traditional comic format.
PIKABELLECHU
PikaBelleChu is most well known in the anime world for her continuing passion for Pokemon.She has appeared in many magazines and newspapers such as Nintendo Power, Animerica, Anime Insider, Pokemon Fan, Beckett Pokemon Collector, VW Trends, EGM, Star Banner, Riverland News, St. Augustine Record and the highest achievement of being featured in the Gamers Edition of Guinness Book of World Records 2009 for having the Worlds Largest Pokemon Collection in the World, with over 8,000 items from American to Japanese collectibles. Also a cosplayer she has created more then 80 costumes mostly consisting of Pokemon and her own special creations called Pokewomon Princesses where she takes a Pokemon and creates a royal version of that Pokemon, some costumes taking more then 3 months to create. When not promoting Pokemon and cosplaying for events for children she also teaches kids cartooning at local craft stores and paints murals in businesses and private homes where she lives.
RYAN MILLER
Ryan Miller is a mixed-media Florida based artist, who is best known for his incredible Transformers and Transformers: Beast Wars art pieces. He painted the variant cover for the first issue of Cosmic Times’ series The Good, The Bad, and The Prehistoric. Other comic work for Cosmic Times includes the dynamic cover for the Chaser Platoon Collected Edition Trade Paperback. Recently Ryan has done some stellar work for the Transformers universe - painting several comic book covers for the Transformers: Beast Wars series. He also publishes his own webcomic and is constantly streaming his creative endeavors on Twitch and other platforms.
STEPH CANNON
Steph Cannon's debut story, the one-page "Boot Hill," was a finalist in the Ghost City Comics Competition 2017. Since then, she has co-written and co-created multiple titles for #TeamINSYM, including Misfitz Clubhouse, Heirs of Isildur: Nightmare Scenario, Heirs of Isildur: The Perilous Prospects, and Tales from Nocturnia.
Steph has been a panelist at major conventions like San Diego Comic-Con, WonderCon, and Megacon Orlando, and has hosted panels at Ocala Comic Con, PalmCon, and Aethertopia. She also supports #TeamINSYM’s Matt Knowles with research for panel hosting.
As a freelance reviewer and columnist, Steph specializes in horror and geek culture, with over 90 credits in publications such as Fangoria, Horror Geek Life, Creepy Kingdom, Daily Dead, and Horror Buzz.
ZAINA COSPLAYS
Zainacosplays is known as a shapeshifting cosplayer, always bringing the unexpected to reality. She is always choosing characters to cosplay with an array of colors and detail. Most cosplays she ends up doing always incorporate face paint somehow. Finding these colorful characters so mesmerizing and wanting to bring them to life. However, she’s not just a cosplayer who specializes in creating out of this world wigs and having impeccable makeup skills. She is also a professional Makeup Artist and SFX Artist having worked with Miss Florida Pageants and Fright Nights! Starting her SFX journey she trained for a short period of time under “Face Off” Season 8 contestant Emily Serpico. From training with her she began to find her love for practical FX makeup and thus began her journey into Cosplay. She always found both such a creative outlet letting you express and show the beauty, innovative creative and even artistic twists to beloved characters.
Her favorite thing about being apart of the community is uplifting others, making them feel confident in themselves and teaching as much as she knows with any source material to those wanting to learn and grow in their craft.
THE 501ST
Since 2011, the Everglades Squad has been part of PalmCon and we are beyond thrilled to welcome them to our inaugural event in Port St. Lucie - PalmCon: Treasure Coast!
Come and march along with the mighty 501st at PalmCon: Treasure Coast taking place November 16th & 17th at the MidFlorida Credit Union Event Center! Celebrate Star Wars and EVERY fandom with PalmCon!
THE DELTA FLEET
Boldly going where no one has gone before! Joining us from the final frontier The Delta Fleet will be at PalmCon in Port St Lucie!
The Delta Fleet is a nonprofit Star Trek fan group that raises money for charity. They are known for their screen authentic uniforms and that stylish Captain Kirk command chair.
ECTO FORCE
PalmCon: Treasure Coast is thrilled to welcome Ecto Force of Florida—the amazing, community-driven Ghostbusters fan group! Based right here in Port St. Lucie, these real-life heroes use their love for Ghostbusters to bring smiles and support to families all across Florida. From hospital visits to charity fundraisers, Ecto Force is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and families, all while rocking their iconic proton packs!
GRIMLOCK
A bold and dangerous Transformers themed custom Jeep will be on display at PalmCon: Treasure Coast!
SOUNDWAVE
A stunning Transformers themed custom Jeep will be on display at PalmCon: Treasure Coast!