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Matthew L. Medney
Founder, Publisher
Matt Medney is a visionary storyteller, former CEO of Heavy Metal Magazine, and co-founder of Hero Projects, a creative agency bridging the worlds of pop culture, sports, and comics. He is the founder and publisher of Gungnir Books and formerly served as Chief Creative Officer of Iconic Arts LTD which he also co founded. A best-selling author, Medney’s works include Beyond Kuiper, Above The Ground, Dark Wing, and The Adventures of Adrienne James. He has led high-profile collaborations with cultural icons such as Floyd Mayweather Jr., Shaggy, and Steve Aoki, as well as major brands including Disney, the NFL, Coca-Cola, and Live Nation’s Rolling Loud. He made history by bringing comic books to the NFL through the Bobby Wagner and Seattle Seahawks graphic novel featured on Monday Night Football. Medney also served as Head Writer for the $300M-funded MMO Star Atlas and continues to push boundaries in storytelling and online gaming innovation.
Steve Orlando
Executive Editor
Best known for MIDNIGHTER, BATMAN/THE SHADOW, WONDER WOMAN and SCARLET WITCH, Steve Orlando is a GLAAD, Ringo, and Eisner nominated writer, and Harvey Award winning editor and localizer. His comics work has appeared under the DC, Marvel, Image, Aftershock, IDW, BOOM!, and Ablaze banners—and more. As a food writer, he’s written for Epicurious. Outside of comics as well, he’s written for Cartoon Network’s BEN 10, as well as having been featured in National Geographic Magazine. In 2021, he teamed with AMC and SHUDDER’s the Boulet Brothers to take over HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE. In 2023, he launched FEEDING DANGEROUSLY with award-winning chef and humanitarian Jose Andres at TKO Studios.
Jim Krueger
Editor In Chief
An the Eisner Award for Best Graphic Novel. Krueger has been named one of the top ten writers in comics and an innovator in the field by Wizard magazine. Additionally, Justice #1 received the Diamond Comic Distributors award for Best Comic Book of the Year. Krueger's career began with notable success in advertising, where he won two Addy Awards during his first year as a copywriter. A year later, he became a creative director at Marvel Comics, eventually transitioning to a freelance comic book writer and property creator. His original works include The Foot Soldiers, Alphabet Supes, The Clock Maker, The Runner, The High Cost of Happily Ever After, and The Last Straw Man. For Marvel Comics, Krueger has contributed to the Earth X trilogy with Alex Ross, Avengers, X-Men, and Avengers/Invaders. He and Ross also collaborated on Project Superpowers for Dynamite Entertainment. Krueger's extensive portfolio includes work for other publishers such as Star Wars, The Matrix Comics, Micronauts, Galactic, Batman, and Capone vs. Dracula. He was a contributing writer for the Buffy the Vampire Slayer comics, penning "Safe," the story in issue #24 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight, which received an Outstanding Comic Book award in the 2010 GLAAD Awards. Additionally, Jim served as Marvel Comics Creative Director. Jim servers as GUNGNIR's Editor in Chief.
Alex Kane
Brand Narrative Director
Alex Kane is a multidisciplinary storyteller and creative force, known for blending motion comics, practical effects, puppetry, sound design, and animation into striking, immersive narratives. As the Narrative Director at GUNGNIR, Alex spearheads the development of cinematic motion comic trailers and branded content, often serving as writer, director, animator, voice actor, and puppeteer—infusing each project with bold visual energy and emotional resonance. Prior to GUNGNIR, Alex collaborated with Matt Medney at Heavy Metal, where he played a key role in revitalizing the brand through dynamic multimedia storytelling. His portfolio spans manga adaptations, anime collaborations, music content, and original puppetry projects, garnering multiple awards, YouTube creator recognition, and millions of online views. His work has been featured in major concerts and festivals including Forbidden Kingdom and Project Z, and he has partnered with the Cam Jordan Foundation to create the animated intro for Nola Prime. He also wrote, directed, and produced the acclaimed trailer for the reboot of Taarna: The Last Tarakian, cementing his reputation as a boundary-pushing creative director.
Mohamed Samah
Lead Graphic Designer
Samah is an accomplished graphic designer and illustrator from the Maldives, celebrated for bringing a distinctive vision to the world of visual storytelling. With a growing portfolio across a range of comic titles, he has contributed his talents to projects such as Mutant Cats, Remnant, Moonbird, and provided lettering for The Fifth Force. Samah’s artistry extends beyond comics, having collaborated with renowned American DJ and music producer Steve Aoki on HiroQuest – Genesis & Double Helix. He also played a key creative role in FAST54, a comic by Super Bowl champion linebacker Bobby Wagner (Seattle Seahawks), designed to educate and inspire communities about recognizing the signs of stroke through engaging, multimedia storytelling. Known for his innovative design techniques and attention to detail, Samah consistently pushes the boundaries of visual communication.