About Matthew Childers
Comic Artist • Illustrator • Storyteller
A Lifelong Obsession with Story and Art
The Comic Book Awakening
My love for comics began one summer when I as given a box of comics packed with the work of Jack Kirby, John Buscema, and John Romita Jr. That discovery hit me like lightning — dynamic storytelling told entirely through art. From that moment, I knew comics were where I belonged.
Learning from the Masters
I was lucky to learn from incredible artists like Brian Stelfreeze, Cully Hamner, Mike Wieringo, and Jeff Parker. Studying their work helped define my style — from bold brushwork and expressive design to the importance of clarity and emotion in storytelling. Their mentorship still echoes through every panel I draw.
Finding My Own Voice
Like many artists, I spent years trying to find my place. I worked as a graphic designer, honing composition and technique but feeling the pull to create my own worlds. Eventually, I stopped waiting for the perfect moment and started making comics — one page at a time.
From Indie Projects to Published Work
That leap led to Jigsaw World, my first self-published series, followed by Adventures in Pulp and a short story for Dynamite Comics’ Army of Darkness Anthology. Each project taught me something new about storytelling — and about myself as an artist.
Where I Am Now
Today, I create original comics, illustrations, and custom cover commissions through The Art of Matthew Childers. My current series, Moon Hunters: Tales of the River Folk, explores myth, consequence, and the balance between beauty and darkness.
Whether you’re a fan, collector, or fellow creator, I hope my work connects with that same sense of wonder that first inspired me to draw.
