Isotope - the staff

James Sime - Proprietor

The comic pimp. James is a former swank bartender who is known for his fine taste in suits,

his appreciation for outrageous nightlife, and for his never-ending comic book enthusiasm.

James can be found dead center anywhere that exciting culture is happening, indulging in

exceptionally rare adult beverages, or rocking the bass and synth in his atomic space rock band.

Featured at the Isotope all the damn time.

Isotope's leading lady. Kirsten is a multi-talented girl friday straight out of the movies

of yesteryear, has a Masters of Library and Information Science, is a former costume designer

and cigarette girl, and is the author of the up-coming original graphic novel

SMOKE & GUNS.

Featured at the Isotope anytime something cool is going on. If you are at the Isotope

at the same time as Kirsten, you know you've made it.


Matt Silady - Creative Catalyst Matt is a true comics renaissance man, when not sharing his love for the comics here at the Isotope, he's either making comics in his Berkeley studio or teaching classes on graphic novels and sequential art at the prestigious The California College of the Arts. He is the author/artist of "best of 2007" original graphic novel THE HOMELESS CHANNEL. Featured at the Isotope on Wednesdays.

Storm When Andy Warhol used the term "superstar" we're pretty sure he was referring to Storm. We haven't officially anounced our not-so-secret weapon to the world, but if you're reading this staff page, you've got a sneak peek at the latest addition to our family! Storm is a member of WRITERS OLD FASHIONED, is close amigos with JH Williams and Darwyn Cooke, is currently hard at work on his debut comic series, and we think you're all going to love him as much as we do. Currently featured at the Isotope for special events.


Isotope Staff Alumni

The Isotope was proud to feature Tristan Crane from June 2000 to August 2003.

Tristan is the author of the HOW LOATHSOME series illustrated by Ted Naifeh,

which was nominated for the 2004 GLAAD Media Award.


Ryan Yount The Isotope was proud to feature Ryan Yount from March 2002 to November 2004. Ryan is the author/artist of the popular pirate humor series SCURVY DOGS co-written byAndrew Boyd. www.scurvy-dogs.com

Ian Yarborough The Isotope was proud to feature Ian from November 2004 to November 2006. Ian can be found slinging drinks and booking bands with his roommates at Brisbane's famous country western watering hole. The 23 Club

Jared Guenther The Isotope was proud to feature Jared from August 2003 to November 2007. Jared can be found in LA pursuing his dreams as a full-time make up and special effects artist. His latest work includes a Jim Carey movie and the recently released FALLEN ANGELS. www.1000faces.com

Josh Richardson - Cultural Attache The Isotope was proud to feature Josh from August 2003 to November 2007. These days Josh can be found doing QA for one of the world's most prestigious videogame companies, working on his original graphic novel, and five-starring every song in Rock Band. Josh @ Twitter







Larry Young - Scotch Whisky Drinker Larry Young likes a good Scotch whisky. And lots of it. Larry is the righetous comics juggernaut behind one of the best graphic novel publishing houses of all, AIT-PlanetLar. Despite rumors to the contrary, Larry Young does not work for the Isotope. But he did design our logo.