#4: Fact Behind the Fiction – Working with Historian Mākialani Kanewa-Mariano
Better fiction is built on historical fact. That belief led me to a crucial collaboration that has shaped the very foundation of this comic.
#3 A Ghostly Glimpse: Stephanie Syjuco’s Murals Inspire the St. Malo Comic
My latest research trip in January 2025 was a truly transporting experience. I was thrilled to witness Stephanie Syjuco’s amazing St. Malo murals across the city of New Orleans.
#2: Drawing from Heritage—Why St. Malo Needed to Be Told
The research for St. Malo was about digging up history, but the act of creation was about filling it with life, humor, and heart.
From Carving to Comic - Hailey Clemens Artist Spotlight
Discover more about the striking pin-up artwork featured inside The Goat: Pope Lick Creek Monster.
#1 Journey to St. Malo—Unearthing the First Asian Village in North America
Sometimes, inspiration finds you when you least expect it. My journey into the world of St. Malo began with a casual conversation at a comic convention.
