The Creative Team

A full-time crime fighter, and independent part-time comic book creator, DL Maffett, is better known as “The Black Stan Lee.” DL’s project The Soul of a Hero is the culmination of four years worth of work and dedication. DL has put together a dynamic team of creatives from around the world to produce The Soul of a Hero.

In the comic book business, There are friends, and then, there are brothers. DL brought me in on this project with such a unique idea, I, for one, could not say no to. And two, it is a comic book that challenges world views as a whole.This is why I’m here on this comic. To see if people remember HOW TO THINK, Without being told WHAT TO THINK….

Cary Kelley is a writer/creator and professional comic book letterer who has wandered the Earth in search of adventure and new stories to tell. His credits include Fallen Justice, 48, Dead Reckoning and the ongoing Dyna-Girl series. When he’s not pounding his keyboard he’s chasing his two young sons or trying desperately to throw a disc into a basket.

He came from parts Unknownhe was trained by the 5 masters of INKfoo which is why he is known as the Scribble-Monk006. He developed his only true Inkflow by willpower alone. He was to be the next monk inline for the master’s seat but refuse out of respect to his five teachers and mentors, he found himself not worthy of such honor.

Francesco Gerbino is a native of Palermo, Italy. He is a freelance artist for various publishers including alien press, heroic publishing, Zenoscope, Lion Forge and Forced Perspective. He also is the founder of Villains Games Studios and is the art director and game animator.

Will Color is a comic book colourist located in the SouthWest of England. Having grown up devouring all the comics he could get his hands on, he is now really happy to be able to be part of the process of creating comics. When he is not colouring, Will enjoys unwinding by playing a good video game or watching a Netflix series.

Melchizedek Todd has been producing independent Christian based graphic novels and comics for almost twenty years. Dealing with mental health to spiritual themes Melchizedek’s books tackles a number of different topics. You can go to weaponpress.com for free content and his Facebook page Weapon Press International for new art and updates.

I draw Comics, illustrations and lift weights!

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Kevin Chapman is a African American comic book creator and entrepreneur, best known for his work as the artist on Afro Avenger and as the writer and artist on the horror-fantasy The Mask Of Dios.

Comfort and Adam are the award nominated duo responsible for The Uniques and Rainbow in the Dark, and The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing Comics (Random House), and Kitty Game. You can find more on Comfort and Adam, including their comics, art, and links to social media on their website: ComfortAndAdam.com

Lautaro Ftuli is a freelance comic book colorist from Mar del Plata, Argentina. He is also an architecture student at UNMDP, and on his free time enjoys drawing, painting or playing guitar.

Aladdin is an Egyptian Artist. He has been working in American Comics for over 10 years, a comicbook penciler & cover painter since 2010.