Adam Wallenta

Adam Wallenta is a veteran author, illustrator, editor, publisher and educator with over 30 years of experience in comics, having worked with major publishers like Marvel, DC, and Skyhorse, as well as founding his own company, American Mule Entertainment. He co-created the official Public Enemy comic series with Chuck D and, alongside his wife Dr. Kanani K. M. Lee, developed the Adventures of Geo series to promote Earth sciences in schools worldwide. Adam is currently a senior editor at Papercutz/Mad Cave Studios and oversees a variety of graphic novels, including The Smurfs, Flash Gordon Adventures, Herobear and the Kid, Three Thieves and the Secret S.T.E.A.M. Society, among many others.

His award-winning Punk Taco graphic novel series, created with his young son, Makana, has earned multiple honors, including the 2019 Ringo Award for Best Kids Comic. When he isn’t making comics or mentoring young artists, Adam can be found spending time with his family, building Lego, watching old movies, or doing his best to play sports with his kids, who are way more coordinated and athletic than he is.