Nathan Lueth

He came into existence with a pencil in his hand, a feat which continues to confound obstetricians to this day. No one knows for sure when he started drawing or where his love of comics came from, but most experts agree that his professional career began after graduating from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design as a caricaturist in the Mall of America.

Now a 20 year veteran freelance illustrator, storyboard artist, and graphic novelist, Nathan has pleased clients and publishers of all sizes. He’s worked with Target, General Mills, Inverse Press, Wannabe Press, Writers of the Round Table Press and drawn countless thousands of caricatures at fairs across the midwest.

He is the co-creator of the steampunk graphic novel series, Impure Blood, the editor/publisher of the modern fantasy comic anthology, Concrete Arcanum, and to date has raised over $100,000 on Kickstarter. His latest comic series, The Canon of Vangel, is the heartwarming tale of a girl, her demon, and the end of the world.

Looking forward to seeing you in May (or possibly in November if you're going to be at TeslaCon)

Best regards,

-Nathan Lueth

Comics and Illustration

nathanluethillustration.com

Peter B Slayer

Peter B Slayer – Bourbon City Steam’s Master of Ceremonies Instructor / Entertainer / Master of Ceremony / Host / Auctioneer / Wedding Officiant A dealer in indulgence, a man with a taste for the attainable pleasures of a life well lived, Peter travels the globe learning the secrets to the good life: how to meet and escalate connections with noteworthy people. What he has gleaned, he carries with him to share with new friends and fellow patrons of happiness. Peter B. Slayer is the Steampunk aficionado and leading instructor in Sabrage - the art of opening champagne with a sword. His forthcoming book on the subject is a bubbly tell-all. Don’t miss an opportunity to take a whack at it yourself! This award-winning and often lauded host and his crew rejoice in being a guide to the finer things in life and also delight in sharing cigars, conversation, and good times. Where Peter goes, the good times follow! He invites you to come along. There could be fire eating, candied bacon, airship races, tea dueling, home brewing, bourbon samples, or wedding cake. Anything is possible; laughter is certain.

The Queen Bee

Jennifer Noran

Whether you know her as Jennifer Noran, Captain Medea Asherah (She Who Walks Above The Sea), Admiral, or Queen Bee, one thing you can know for certain...she loves Steampunk! Noran started her foray into Steampunk by attending The International Steampunk Symposium in 2015. Since that time, she created The Airship Caduceus out of Lexington, Kentucky in 2016, ran such events as The Victorian Valentine Affair in 2019 and the Steampunkin’ Halloween Hullabaloo in 2021. Noran took over running The International Steampunk Symposium in 2023 and has moved forth from that adventure as the Queen Bee of Queen City Steam! Noran fell in love with the aesthetic and camaraderie of Steampunk. Along with attending and running events, she’s been creating logos and designs for such projects as the Kentucky Steampunk Society, The Chicago Steampunk Exposition, The Atlanta Steampunk Expo, The Traveling Revelers, and her own Airship. Queen City Steam’s goal is to create events throughout Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio, collaborating with different groups and people to host joint events all over the tri‐state area. Not only will that make planning events easier, but it will give more opportunities for people to attend events all year round and in different locations. Through The International Steampunk Symposium, The Airship Caduceus and crew, Queen City Steam, and the wonderful genre that is Steampunk, Noran hopes that good deeds can be achieved, kindness and friendships can be kindled and creativity can be cultivated, all while having fun.

A.S.G.A.R.D.

ASGARD, A Second Generation Articulating Robotic Device, is one half of a creative, immersive character experience. She was invented in 1864 by mad scientist and inventor, Sir Bevel Involute, and began her life as a simple tea-making automaton.

After accidently pouring scalding hot tea in Sir Bevel’s lap, he decided his invention needed a heart to serve as a moral compass. After its installation, her life changed forever, and she became insatiably curious.

After Sir Bevel’s passing in 1893, ASGARD found her way into the helping hands of the Sprocket Brothers Circus and Freak Show, where she entertained crowds for years. Eventually, she fell into disrepair around 1913

Due to her years in disrepair, ASGARD is missing much of her memory, and must relearn the ways of the world. Thanks to Lady Wheelsworth’s dedication and kindness, ASGARD is slowly being restored and improved. The goal, while working on upgrades for ASGARD, is for Wheelsworth to eventually improve her craft in the automaton world, and to dabble in other areas of expertise she has never experienced.

Lady Wheelsworth

Lady Sterling Wheelsworth is the sassy, clever owner of Wheelsworth Mechanics, came upon a beautiful robotic arm one day while scouring a local scrap yard. She knew she had stumbled upon something special. When she asked the owner about it, he directed her to a broken-down automaton from the Victorian era. She had found her next big project.

According to the beaten old journal Wheelsworth found in the automaton’s crank box, the old thing had been invented in 1864. Lady Sterling took on the challenge of restoring the invention and found so much more than a tea-making machine – she found a friend in ASGARD.

The Shooting Star Maid Cafe

Making their first visit to Bourbon City Steam, the lovely women of the Shooting Star Maid Cafe promise to create a fun and creative atmosphere. While they mostly visit Anime conventions, they are a great fit for the Steampunk community.