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.

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.

The research for St. Malo was about digging up history, but the act of creation was about filling it with life, humor, and heart.

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.

Vincent Manago Hambright, a Filipino American boxer, soldier, and victim of racial violence, is brought to life in this NEW graphic comic

Vincent Manago Hambright, a Filipino American boxer, soldier, and victim of racial violence, is brought to life in this graphic comic book.

Happy Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Check out Viet Huynh sculpting of a new, custom Lilliput Funko p

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