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FC3/IC3 Indie Creator Spotlight: Matthew Allison

Friday, June 5, 2026
FC3/IC3 Indie Creator Spotlight: Matthew Allison is an independent cartoonist, writer, and artist best known for creating the acclaimed creator-owned comic series Cankor. His work blends autobiographical storytelling, surreal imagery, and classic superhero influences, resulting in a distinctive style that has earned recognition throughout the independent comics community. Based in Chicago, Allison has spent more than a decade self-publishing comics and contributing cover and illustration work while continuing to expand the world of Cankor through new stories and collected editions.

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Matt Allison
Born in Colorado, Matthew Allison was fed a steady diet of comic books, Godzilla toys, horror movies and KISS records to ensure he’d grow up a rabid 70s Monster Kid. With a style referred to as 'bizarre and lovely' by Paul Pope, Allison has been self-publishing his comics Cankor and Sweet Sepulcher since 2012. Along with his personal work he’s also created covers for Head Lopper, Bully Wars, Space Riders and The Realm. His other credits include illustrating stories for Heavy Metal and Creepy as well as pin-ups for The Humans, Copra, Bloodstrike, and Sabertooth Swordsman. In 2020 AdHouse Books released a collected edition of Cankor.

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