Artists Alley
Artists Alley features artists and vendors presenting information about their works, products, and services.
Last year our artists and vendors were very pleased with our turnout of 1,300 attendees. If you're interested in being in our Artists Alley this year, THERE ARE ONLY FIVE TABLES LEFT! The cost will be $45 for a short table (42x72), or $90 for a row of two short tables.
To date, the featured artists for the EIU Comic Fest 2026 are:
Abbilon, located in Artists' Alley West
Abbilon features the work of Abigail Pajeau, a comic book artist and illustrator currently attending Columbia College in Chicago, IL. She is a multi-focused Illustrator and comic artist with a knack for saturated colors and patterns. Her personal work expands over her love for animals, the connections between people, and nature.
Battle Brush Studios, located in Gamers Guild Hall (Atrium East)
Battle Brush Studios offers custom miniature painting at a professional level. They regularly pop-up at Cosmic Games in Mattoon, and you can also reach Tom Jeffers or Lindsey Moore at battlebrushers@gmail.com.
Black Magic Wolf Productions, located in Artists' Alley West
Todd Black's Black Magic Wolf Productions, a publisher of comic titles such as Tokyo Blade Detectives, Guardians, and Sherlock Holmes: The Greatest Detective.
Blue Crow Lavender, located in Artists' Alley West
Kaylee Kirkland's Blue Crow Lavender, a locally-owned business out of Champaign, IL, specializing in watercolor prints, lazier cut prints, and mini-comic series.
Cosmic Games, located in Gamers Guild Hall (Atrium West)
Look for the Cosmic Games vendor table in the Gamers Guild Hall, Atrium West End.
Cosmic Games is a go-to spot for trading card games. They’ve got everything you need to fuel your gaming adventures. Join Bryce and Riley Eubanks for tournaments, special events, and Cosmo’s Out-of-This-World Prize Wall! Come for the games, stay for the community. Located at 1402 Broadway Ave Suite C, Mattoon, IL 61938.
Bryce & Riley Eubanks
GoldnBliss, located in Artists' Alley West
GoldnBliss Studio
Heya!
⊹₊˚‧Call me Bliss!‧˚₊⊹
I am an artist with very much chaotic foxy vibes! I enjoy games, anime, shows, and more, and I like bringing little bits of those worlds into my art.
Check out a portfolio of my illustrations, products, and table below . . . Welcome and thank you so much for your time!
Ink & Feather Comics, located in Artists' Alley West
Ink & Feathers Comics has been publishing since 1991 starting with The Mask Conspiracy. We are a family owned hobby publishing company. With the publication of our first book, we started the Ink and Feathers Art Scholarship at Herscher High School. Each year until 2006, Ink and Feathers Comics donated $250 to a graduating senior from Herscher High School who planed to go into a field involving art, fine art, cartooning, commercial art, photography, architecture or some other related fields.
Kentons Forge, located in Artists' Alley East
At Kentons Forge, our goal is to provide retro gaming and pop culture items at affordable prices. We strive to be a place for the community to not only buy and sell but also experience gaming together.
Midgard Comics, located in Artists' Alley West
Based right here in Charleston, IL, at 430 West Lincoln Midgard Comics is locally-owned and a community staple. Midgard has been in business for over 20 years, providing unique comic books, graphic novels, action figures and memorabilia.
SaneJungle, located in Artists' Alley West
Suzanne Junge's SaneJungle, a small business specializing in customized headbands, cat ears, and other unique headwear.
Sirius Unbound, located in Artists' Alley East
Sirius Unbound, located at 501 7th St, Charleston, IL, envisions a future beyond a screen. One where individuals of all backgrounds come together to share and enjoy passion together. Sirius Unbound hopes to lead a small business revolution through inclusiveness, cooperation and community.
Sirius Unbound has designed a model and brand with the intent and capacity to become the Number One Hub for all hobbyist, competitive game players, and collectors while evolving to maintain alignment with trends of time desired by the community of hobbyists, collectors, and gamers.
Wolf Den Gaming, located in Artists' Alley East
Step into the world of Wolf Den Gaming, a small, spirited shop proudly owned by members of the vibrant LGBT+ community. Our passion is creating exceptional, handcrafted board game accessories, video game enhancements, and D&D-themed items. We fuse artistry with utility, 3D printing and building, and hand-painting every piece to perfection. At "Wolf Den Gaming," you'll discover unique and tailored accessories that elevate your gaming experiences, all lovingly crafted with a dash of pride and a touch of creativity. Join us on a journey where every roll of the dice, every controller press, and every tabletop adventure is enhanced by our custom-made treasures.