ABOUT
"Heroes Live Here"
Not just any heroes, but the true heroes. The heroes of the past were authentic role models, defined by moral character, integrity, and a sense of purpose that inspired generations. Somewhere along the way, the industry lost sight of this, lowering the bar to where even the "good guys" are being rewritten into something unrecognizable—characters that lack the noble qualities that once made them legendary. And the results speak for themselves—audiences aren’t buying into it, literally or figuratively.
What we behold, we become. That’s why we’re taking a stand. It’s time to make a choice: the crude, compromised heroes of today or the Golden Era heroes who stood for something greater. We will win—because it’s not just a mission, it’s a responsibility. It’s time to Hero Up. Our heroes aren’t part of the Comic 2.0 era’s moral decline. Our heroes embody the spirit of the classics, deliberately restoring the Golden Age with compelling storytelling and dazzling extras. No apologies. No compromises.
Demand better Comics and join in on the modern restoration of the Golden Era of Comics and Entertainment -- Comics 3.0
A PLEDGE ON CONTENT FOR PARENTS AND READERS
We use the Motion Picture Academy Guidelines as a starting point for our content. However, we are stricter than they are as we do not allow any nudity, sex scenes or vulgar language in any of our titles. PG Films today allow these things and we do not. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards glorifying drug use or criminal behavior in any of our titles. Violence is restricted to the level you would see in films from the 1960s such as GOLDFINGER or LAWRENCE OF ARABIA, essentially we believe this to define PG Material.
We believe we can tell stories that will entertain readers of all ages without resorting to elements beyond this PG or PG-13 rating. Our G-Rated Titles are truly all ages appropriate with violence levels equal to that of a vintage Bugs Bunny cartoon.
PEOPLE AREN'T TIRED OF SUPERHERO FILMS. THEY'RE TIRED OF BAD SUPERHERO FILMS!
GOLDEN ERA HEROES ARE BACK - COMICS V3.0 RESET IS ON! NO LECTURES, NO EDITORIAL AGENDAS, JUST ENTERTAINMET PLUS!
Makimono Entertainment has embarked on a new grass roots effort to stand in the gap between the giant Publishers and the disenfranchised consumer to restore the sheen to the Golden Era of Comics. ME has come out with our own fresh and entertaining Universe of Superheros and Comics that are sure to keep you entertained and coming back for more! We invite everyone to join us in the effort to reclaim our Hero's. By becoming an honorary Member of ME we go back to the Heroes of old without editorial agendas or lectures. We have Open and Free Enrollment to our Membership an approximate estimated annual value of $99.00. All we ask is that if you can please support our efforts to bring back our heroes. You can support us by social media and sharing MAKIMONO with all your friends. That’s what will enable us to continue to bring you the best line up in comics. Simply go to me-graphicnovels.com, and click on the "join the club" button to start enjoying our great lineup!
MEET OUR CREATIVE TEAM!
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Chase "Chips" Mako
Chips has loved comics since his days of hiding in the back of his town’s corner store to read issues of Spiderman without buying them (though he's always preferred Daredevil, to be fair). He’s spent much of his adult life doing project research for movies, video games, and marketing companies; but his true passion is creating comics! Everyone calls him “Chips” because a Mako is a shark, sharks are fish, and everyone knows the best word to pair with fish is… chips.
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SALLY SCOTT
Artist, Inker, Colorist, and long time squire to Andy Fish. She has worked on titles such as: FINE, Nightmare World, Butts in Seats, Built on Strange Ground, and HOPE. Sally is ecstatic to be apart of the team and hopes to bring an abundance of whimsy and good humor to the crew.
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ANDY FISH
Director of Comic Books and Graphic Novels, Writer and Artist of several titles here-- has thirty years of experience in the comic book, publishing and entertainment worlds. His past clients include Dark Horse Comics, Archie Comics, Penguin Random House Publishing, Chartwell Books, Warner Bros and many more. He is excited to build the ME Universe of Characters and work with some very talented folks.
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VERONICA FISH
Artist, has a long career in comics, fine art, painting and education. Previous credits include SPIDER-WOMAN and SILK for Marvel Comics, the flagship ARCHIE Comics relaunch and the acclaimed Dark Horse series BLACKWOOD with Evan Dorkin and her husband. Veronica is also a popular cover artist with dozens of series and publishers and is having a blast doing ADAM BOMB JR and PERSEPHONE JONES!
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TED VANLIEW
Artist, drew his first comic book at age twelve. Eventually his career as an illustrator was overtaken by Superworld Comics, where he has been CEO for 35 years! Ted is delighted to be back in the comic art fold working on PURGATORY CHASM.
MEET THE maki-production team!
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JOHN STENACKER, CEO
John is a business owner, serial entrepreneur and visionary with an award winning track record working for Fortune 500 Companies such as ADP and News Corp. John is a Veteran of the United States Army where he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal with an Honorable Discharge. When John is not working he can be found in the gym body-building as an amateur and, medal placing body-builder. The peak of John's career is the current challenge of creating an action packed global entertainment franchise with, no agendas, no hidden messages and no regrets. Simply producing memorable entertaining content like the days of old.
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KOJI STEVEN SAKAI, CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER
Koji Steven Sakai is a prolific writer, producer, and storyteller whose work has captivated audiences on platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Peacock, and Paramount+. A graduate of the University of Southern California's Masters of Professional Writing program, Koji is the founder of Little Nalu Pictures LLC. His acclaimed projects include the screenplay for The People I've Slept With (2009), the recently released thriller Damaged starring Samuel L. Jackson and Vincent Cassel, and Hulu originals Ruthless and House of Owl.
Beyond the screen, Koji is an award-winning novelist, podcaster, and instructor at UCLA Extension, where he shares his passion for screenwriting and narrative craft. Born and raised in South Pasadena, California, Koji's diverse background as a dad, baseball coach, and industry veteran infuses his work with authenticity and heart.
As Chief Creative Officer, Koji will lead our creative vision, overseeing the development of new comic series, graphic novels, card games, animation, film & tv , and video games. His arrival marks a pivotal moment in our journey to deliver "old-school" entertainment that demands better and delivers bigger.
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DANIEL HADDOCK, EDITOR
Makimono Entertainment’s new Editor and a creator who’s spent seven years crafting stories across the comic book world. Daniel rose from lettering TheLegion of WAYB4 to flatting Dark Horse Comic's Blackwood, then penciling and inking Space Rangers with Andy Fish. He’s also inked Adam Bomb and IWaggit. At Makimono, he’s written, drawn, and shaped flagship titles like Cinco De Mayhem and Maximus. He has also worked on Stori: Chronicle. Also, Daniel has collaborated with Veronica Fish, Evan Dorkin, Greg McKenna, and more. Now as Editor, Daniel champions Makimono’s Comics 3.0 vision—heroic, all-ages, high-energy storytelling.
