Creative Mussel is the indie publisher of MeSseD Comics, St. Malo: First Filipinos in North America, The Intrusion, Filipino Assassin: The Untold Story of Vincent Manago Hambright, Dr. Skintag, Grassman: Ohio’s Favorite Cryptid and The Goat: Pope Lick Creek Monster. and other creative projects. Now in it's ninth year, Creative Mussel seeks to be a publisher that supports diverse artists, promotes creators and makes untold stories accessible.

With the help of Artswave, we've decided to start tackling a new, untold story following the Manilamen of St. Malo, bringing light to the first Asian settlement in North America.

We're crisscrossing the state to celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month by sharing our stories -- St. Malo and Filipino Assassin -- to these incredible festivals across Ohio. The team and I will be on the ground next month sharing these amazing underrepresented narratives and connecting with audiences new and old.

Discover more about the striking pin-up artwork featured inside The Goat: Pope Lick Creek Monster.

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.

Want to see the spooky behind-the-scenes work that comes before reaching the Cryptid Corner? Here's a look into the initial thumbnails of our newest release: Dr. Skintag.

Get ready for an ALL NEW installment of the Cryptid Corner. We're here to give you a preview of this thrilling new series: The Goat: Pope Lick Creek Monster

In a special BONUS episode of podcast, Backed Up, hosts Becca Costello and Ella Rowen interview our very own Jay B. Kalagayan about the origins and research behind MeSseD Comics.

Big things are happening at Creative Mussel! We can't wait to show you, so we'll offer some small hints for now.

Check out these stunner sketch covers from Clint Basinger (The Intrusion and MeSseD's Messenger)