

2026 Creative Mussel Portfolio
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.


#4: Fact Behind the Fiction – Working with Historian Mākialani Kanewa-Mariano on St. Malo
Better fiction is built on historical fact. That belief led me to a crucial collaboration that has shaped the very foundation of this comic.


From Carving to Comic - Hailey Clemens Artist Spotlight
Discover more about the striking pin-up artwork featured inside The Goat: Pope Lick Creek Monster.


Behind the Scenes of Dr. Skintag
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.


The Goat: Pope Lick Creek Monster PREVIEW
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


Kentucky Folklore Gets "Loco-Motive": Creative Mussel Launches a Spine-Chilling New Cryptid Comic
Big things are happening at Creative Mussel! We can't wait to show you, so we'll offer some small hints for now.


GRASSMAN, Ohio's Favorite Cryptid : The First Release of Creative Mussel's New CRYPTID COMIC LINE
The elusive Ohio Grassman, a seven-foot-tall, hairy biped, haunts Central Ohio's forests. But is he truly a monster?




















