Isaac (Ike) Crawford is an indie comic book creator hailing from Springfield, Missouri. He is cofounder and co-manager of  Clever Kaiju​, an artist community, studio, and comic book publisher. He is also a practicing therapist, where he helps people find meaning and connection. His background is varied and includes being an electrician, guitarist, sound designer, and high school counselor. He grew up in a big family, the son of a pastor, and spent a lot of time focused on drawing, music, and creating. He earned a B.S. in Electronic Arts from MSU in 2009 and a M.S. in School Counseling from Evangel University in 2011. When he isn't creating comics, connecting with creators and readers, or doing therapy, he is probably hanging out with his wife, kids, family, and friends.