Are you still doing those crazy comic books?

Phil Hester has been writing and drawing comics for nearly forty years. Starting while still a high school student at English Valleys, Phil began creating comics for his fellow students, many of them caricaturing their teachers and coaches.

He began working professionally while studying for his BFA from The University of Iowa. Since then, he has written and drawn hundreds of comics for nearly every comic book publisher in North America. He’s had notable runs on familiar characters like Green Arrow, Swamp Thing, Ant-Man, Batman, The Flash, Justice League, Wonder Woman, G.I. Joe, Fortnite, and Invincible.

He created many characters that have appeared in feature films like Suicide Squad, and Ant-Man, as well as television shows like Arrow, Batman: The Caped Crusader, and Superman and Lois.

His creation Firebreather became an Emmy-winning television feature on Cartoon Network.

So why is he living in North English, Iowa, instead of a luxurious mansion in Beverly Hills? There’s only one way to find out. Join him at the EV History Center for an informal discussion of his origins in North English, and his career in comics and television.

Phil Hester will be at the EV History Center on Sunday, October 26th at 2:00 p.m. All are invited to attend this event at no charge. Donations are accepted.