Expertise
Cross-Country Trips, International Travel, Honorary New Englander
- Stephen learned how to get through intense travel experiences by attending San Diego Comic-Con nearly 20 times.
- He successfully co-navigated a two-week trip to Asia with his wife while managing the demands of three teenagers.
- Stephen helped develop and lead an award-winning news team for CBR.com and several associated sub-sites.
Experience
Stephen is a Static Media editor focusing on Looper and Islands' news coverage. After spending a decade-plus as a graphic designer and self-publishing a series of successful online 'zines, he began freelancing for Comic Book Resources (CBR) in 2005. Stephen quickly became more deeply involved in the site and, by 2006, was editing stories in addition to writing and providing graphic design services. By 2009, he was the site's senior editor, overseeing multiple aspects of the site's coverage with a specific focus on news. He held this position until early 2023. He also designed the artwork and logos for multiple news coverage initiatives.
Education
Stephen has a B.A. in visual communication and graphic design from Towson State University.
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