Marcus Reames is an author and illustrator who has lived all across the continental United States and is now based in Saint Louis. He graduated from Webster University with a Bachelors of Fine Art with an Emphasis in Illustration, a Minor in creative writing, and two Certificates in Comic Art and Leadership. While his work is primarily fictional, he’s also interested in providing visual histories relating to theater, tabletop games, and criminological topics.

He utilizes both traditional media and digital programs in tandem to create his body of work. His work often favors exploring psychological themes, personal identities, and projects tied to tabletop or video gaming cultures while also tending to favor science fiction or fantasy aesthetics.

Marcus’ specialties include working with established IPs, expanding narratives, and character design. These specialties tend to align with preproduction and promotional content for animated, graphic novel, and gaming content.