Hal Laren
Comic Artist / Concept Designer / Publisher — Reaper Comics
Hal Laren is a comic artist, concept designer, and publisher best known as the founder of Reaper Comics. His work spans comics, concept art, 2D and 3D design, and independent publishing, with cover and comic credits connected to major franchises including Transformers, TMNT, G.I. Joe, Vampirella, Robotech, and RoboCop.
Through Reaper Comics, Laren brings together original IP creation, illustration, and publishing with commercial design and entertainment work. His practice moves across storytelling, visual development, and collectible-driven design, making him a versatile voice in contemporary comics and pop culture art.
At SACC, Laren will share insights from From Comic Art to Collectibles, exploring how comic-based visual storytelling can evolve into collectible design and how artists can translate characters and worlds across different formats.