Vincent Marchesano started in the comics business in the late 60's. He held the first comic convention in Canada as well as putting out the first Canadian fanzine and continued to put out many fanzines for years as well as contribute art to many American fanzines. His 4x5 inch fanzines brought him to the attention of many pros such as Jim Steranko. During the next few years he worked for small publications such as Power Comics & ORB magazine where he created THE DARK NINJA. He spent time assisting Richard Buckler on Fantastic Four, Planet of the Vampires and Batman among others. He contributed to Charlton Comics and assisted Gene Day on some of his Marvel work. Over the years he has worked in commercial art and taught cartooning and storytelling courses for MohawkCollege. Vincent started the WITH PEN AND BRUSH Studios. Presently he is working on comics and commercial art as well as working on his new METROCITY webcomic and graphic novel with his writing partner Mil Sepic.

Vicent Marchesano