Michael Shunock
Creator and Writer
Dr. Michael Shunock is a seasoned entrepreneur and investment professional with over 15 years of experience in the financial capital markets. As a former partner at a multi-billion dollar hedge fund in North America, Michael focused his financial expertise on the casino, gaming, lodging, leisure, and entertainment companies. He travelled extensively throughout North America, Singapore and Macau for work. His insights resulted in the creation of the graphic novel, television drama series and VR experience called Macau and the documentary Hung.
Marc Rene
Artist and Writer
Marc Rene is a comic book artist with a background in design based out of the San Francisco Bay Area. His mentors include noted artists J.H. Williams III (Batwoman, Batman, Sandman with Neil Gaiman) and Steven T. Seagle from Man of Action Studios (Big Hero 6, Ben 10). Rene’s credits include work on graphic novel projects, NICE from American Gothic Press, "Slugger,” by Ben Pyle and "iHolmes," by Michael Lent, published by Alterna Comics. He attended graduate school at Illinois State University and was a collegiate national public speaking champion. In his spare time, Rene enjoys throwing down on the basketball court.