

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.


History is being rewritten—in panels and ink!
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.


#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.


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


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?




















