About Us

Mickezilla Studios is a creative branding, marketing, and exclusive illustration agency built to showcase the bold, genre-defying work of Michael A. Carter Jr., a visual storyteller, concept artist, and design strategist.

We are more than a studio name. We are the platform, promoter, and visual identity engine behind Michael’s growing body of work, including original characters, concept universes, and philosophically rich storytelling. Whether through comic panels, branded campaigns, or immersive worldbuilding, Mickezilla Studios exists to amplify a creative vision that’s both visually striking and intellectually sharp.

At the crossroads of pop culture, theology, and design, Mickezilla is a launchpad for stories that jump from the page and into your heart.

•Original IP Creation - Flagship titles like CrossoverWorld and Dirk the Duppy blend glitchpunk and meta-fantasy.

•Character & Concept Design - From hero turnarounds to villain boss sheets, we specialize in bold silhouettes and culturally grounded design.

•Worldbuilding & Story Development - Complete mythologies. Multiversal maps. Glossaries, political structures, and story bibles that serve comics, animation, or games.

•Illustration & Branding - Need a mascot with meaning? A logo that punches? We bring professional illustration and branding insight to personal or commercial projects.

Mickezilla Studios manages, markets, and delivers the exclusive illustration services of Michael A. Carter Jr. We serve as the bridge between clients and creative execution—ensuring every project reflects his bold, thoughtful, and visually distinct style.

• Creative Liaison - Connect clients with Michael A. Carter Jr. for commissioned illustration and concept art.

• Artist Branding & Art Direction - Develop and maintain the visual identity around Michael’s work and properties.

• Promotional Design - Design posters, flyers, merch art, and campaign graphics with high-impact visuals.

•Content Marketing & Campaigns - Plan and execute social and digital campaigns driven by narrative illustration.

•Showcase & Platforming - Manage the promotion and rollout of Michael A. Carter Jr. original titles like The Adventure of BlazeRanger and CrossoverWorld.

•Project Management - Oversee production timelines, deliverables, and client communications.

•Contract Negotiation - Review and manage agreements to protect creative integrity and scope.

•Quality Control - Ensure all work meets Mickezilla’s standards for visual and narrative excellence.

Michael A. Carter Jr. is the founder of Mickezilla Studios, serving as concept artist, writer, strategist, and one-man comic art team.

With a background in instructional design, visual communication, and theological philosophy, Michael blends technical skill with narrative depth to create work that is bold, cerebral, and emotionally resonant. His visual style is defined by mascot-level clarity, Afro-Caribbean influence, and a love for kinetic, pop-culture-infused storytelling.

He is the creator of Dirk the Duppy and the architect of CrossoverWorld: a glitchpunk fantasy universe where theology, myth, and meaning collide.

At heart, Michael is a storyteller who believes design should not only communicate, but reveal truth, ask questions, and ignite imagination.

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