Years back when Jonathan, my step-brother, and I were kids, we used to make home movies with our family every summer. In one fantastic home movie adventure, we played X-file inspired characters, Moldy and Scuzzy. To solve the mystery in a particular episode, Moldy and Scuzzy had to gather up “The Team” our interaction went something like this…

Moldy: I’ve got a pretty good idea who did it, let’s go get the Team.
Scuzzy: Yeah! The team will be good.

Such is our belief today, that for such a great Graphic Novel like Expiration Date to be successful, we have to go get “The Team”. So, let’s take a little time for you to get to know the wonderful talents that comprise Team Expiration Date.

Robert Zappia is the writer of Expiration Date. After earning his degree in Cinema-Televsion Production at the University of Southern California, Robert Zappia worked for a decade in television writing for such hit situation comedies such as Home Improvement. In addition, Robert was the writer and co-executive producer of the award winning Sci-Fi miniseries 5ive Days to Midnight.

Robert branched into feature films writing Halloween: H20 which marked the return of Jamie Lee Curtis and was one of the highest grossing film of the highly successful Halloween franchise. And most recently was a segment producer on Jackass 3D: The Movie which has grossed over $100 million dollars at the box office.

Lee Wiley, that’s me! All I’ve wanted to do as far back as I can remember is to draw and entertain people. I fell in love with comics when I was about 10 years old and knew then that drawing comics was what I wanted to do. I graduated with a BFA in illustration in 2009, and have continued to create comics through personal projects.

My projects have ranged from my Super-hero, Mayhem, to my tale of dystopian Steampunk future, EXODUS. All of my personal projects have been relatively small 8-page projects, but now with Expiration Date, I feel so inspired to take on a large and significant project to really show and refine my talents. You can check out my online portfolio at wileyillustration.com

Jonathan Zarco is a Graphic Designer in sunny Southern California and an avid Apple user! Since he could first hold a pencil, Jon has always had a knack and passion for art. His appetite for technology and computers led to a natural marriage between the two in a career in graphics and web design. In 2011 he graduated from California State University, Long Beach with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Graphic Design; and a minor in Web and Technology Literacy.

Previous freelance clients include: Southwest Rapid Rewards*, InvisaIign*, The Disney Store*, HealthNet*, James Tyler Guitars, Autograph It, and Easy 2 Dream Entertainment. Currently, Jon is employed by the Walt Disney Disney Company in the Parks and Resorts Online Department as a Web Designer. In his off time, Jon enjoys relaxing with friends and reading blogs, books, and magazines to broaden his knowledge of art and design. Visit Jon online at ZarcoDesign.com
*clients serviced while freelancing as Jr. Art Director with Wunderman West

Chey Rasmussen, Hailing from a small town in Southern Utah, Chey Rasmussen is one of the coolest single guys this side of the Rio Grande. He has had a deep interest in storytelling and animation from a very young age, and sources have confirmed that he is positively giddy about taking on a project of this scale and majesty. His role in the Expiration Date project is producing the promotional trailer and any other animated material relevant to the project. He is currently studying toward a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design at Southern Utah University. He makes his mother proud.

Yeah! The team will be good.